Part 2

Wild Blueberry Bibliography (1991-2000) - Part 2

Articles, leaflets, fact sheets and other publications available in the collections of the MacRae Library,  Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University.

Index

SOILS:

SOIL MANAGEMENT :

SOIL FERTILITY:

FERTILIZERS: INSECTS - DISEASES - PESTS:

ENTOMOLOGY:

PLANT INSECTS:

PLANT PATHOLOGY: WEEDS:
SOILS

Soil Pollution (235/509)

  • Yarborough, D. E. 1997. Best management practices to reduce hexazinone in groundwater in wild blueberry fields. Pages1091-1098 In Volume 3, Brighton crop protection conference: weeds, Proceedings of an international conference, Brighton, UK, 17-20 November 1997. British Crop Protection Council, Farnham, UK.
  • Yarborough, D.E.; and K.I.N. Jensen. 1993. Hexazinone movement in blueberry soils in North America. Acta. Hortic. (346) : 278-283.
  • Yarborough, D. E.; J.M. Jemison; D.E. Yarborough; and J.M. Smagula.1997. Developing best management practices to reduce hexazinone in groundwater in wild blueberry fields. Acta Horticulturae. 446 : 303-307. In Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on Vaccinium culture, Orono, Maine, USA, 12-17 August 1996.
SOIL MANAGEMENT

Irrigation Farming (235/514)

  • Dalton, T.J.; and D.E. Yarborough. 2004. The economics of supplemental irrigation on wild blueberries: a stochastic cost assessment. Small Fruits Review 3. (1/2) : 73-86. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • Seymour, R.M.; G. Starr; and D.E. Yarborough. 2004. Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) with Irrigated and Rain –Fed Conditions. Small Fruits Review 3. (1/2) : 45-56. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • Starr, G.; R.M. Seymour; F. Olday; and D.E. Yarborough. 2004. Determination of evapotranspiration and drainage in lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) using weighing lysimeters. Small Fruits Review 3. (3/4) :273-283. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
SOIL FERTILITY

Soil Fertility and Improvement (235/530)

  • Burgess, P.; G. Sampson; and D. Percival. 1999. Suppression and control of introduced living mulches. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of WBPANS, Truro, NS, Nov., 1999.
  • Burgess, P.; G. Sampson; and D. Percival. 2000. Investigating the effects of herbicides on introduced living mulches used for erosion control in lowbush blueberries. Presentation at the North American WBREW Annual Meeting, Charlottetown, P.E.I., March, 2000.
  • Finn, C.E.; C.J. Rosen; J.J. Luby; and P.D. Ascher. 1993. Blueberry germplasm screening at several soil pH regimes. I. Plant survival and growth. HortScience. 118 (3) : 377-382.
  • Finn, C.E.; C.J. Rosen; J.J. Luby; and P.D. Ascher. 1993. Blueberry germplasm screening at several soil pH regimes. II. Plant nutrient composition. HortScience. 118 (3) : 383-387.
  • Jordan, B. L. 2001. Impact of living mulches on the environment and growth dynamics of the lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. M.Sc. Thesis, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. (ISBN: 0612665607)

  • Lafond, J. 2004. Application of paper mill biosolids, wood ash and ground bark on wild lowbush blueberry prodcution. Small Fruits Review. 3 (1/2): 3-10. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • Litten, W.; J.M. Smagula; and Y. Dalpe. 1992. Growth of micropropagated lowbush blueberry with defined fungi in irradiated peat mix. Can. J. Bot. 70 (11) : 2202-2206.
  • Warman, P.R.: C.J. Murphy; J.C. Burnham; and L.J. Eaton. 2004. Soil and plant response to MSW compost applications on lowbush blueberry fields in 2000 and 2001. Small Fruits Review 3. (1/2) : 19-31. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug. 2002.

          

Soil Testing and Sampling (235/533)

  • Ring, R. 2001. A comparison of five extraction methods for determining available soil phosphorus in Nova Scotia blueberry soils. M.Sc. Thesis, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. (ISBN: 0612664740)

          

FERTILIZERS

Fertilizer Research (235/544)

  • Blatt, C.R. 1993. Effect of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium additions in field and glasshouse experiments on soil and leaf nutrient values, vegetative growth and marketable crop yield of lowbush blueberries. Journal of small fruit & viticulture. 1 (4) : 21-35.
  • Chen, Y. 1996. Influence of boron and calcium on lowbush blueberry (vaccinium angustifolium ait.) pollen development, fruit set, and postharvest fruit quality. In Thesis (M.S.) in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, University of Maine, Orono, Maine.
  • Chen, Y; J.M. Smagula; W. Litten; and S. Dunham. 1998. Effect of boron and calcium foliar sprays on pollen germination and development, fruit set, seed development, and berry yield and quality in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.). HortScience. 123 (4): 524-531.
  • Eaton, L.J. 1994. Long-term effects of herbicide and fertilizers on lowbush blueberry growth and production. Can. J. Plant Sci. 74 (2) : 341-345.
  • Eaton, L. J.; G.W. Stratto; K.R. Sanderson; D.E.Yarborough; and J.M. Smagula. 1997. Fertilizer phosphorus in lowbush blueberries: effects and fate. Acta Horticulturae. 446: 477-486. In Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on Vaccinium culture, Orono, Maine, USA, 12-17 August, 1996.
  • Gao, Y.P.; G.H. Zheng; and L.V. Gusta. 1998. Potassium hydroxide improves seed germination and emergence in five native plant species. HortScience. 33 (2) : 274-276.
  • Perrin, G. D. 1999. Main and interactive effects of boron on lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) nutrition, growth, development, and yield. M.Sc. Thesis, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, N.S. (ISBN: 0612509699)
  • Percival, D.; and D. Stevens. 2000. Multiple fertilizer applications enhance the growth, development, and yield of the lowbush blueberry. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of WBPANS. Truro, NS., Nov., 2000.
  • Percival, D.; and K. Sanderson. 2004. Main and interactive effects of vegetative-year applications of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers on the wild blueberry. Small Fruits Review. 3 (1/2) : 105-121. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference.
  • Sanderson, K.R., M.R. Carter; and J.A. Ivany. 1996. Effects of gypsum on yield and nutrient status of native lowbush blueberry. Can. J. Plant Sci. 76 (2) : 361-366.
  • Sanderson, K.R.; and L.J. Eaton. 2004. Gypsum – an alternative to chemical fertilizers in lowbush blueberry production. Small Fruits Review 3. (1/2) : 57-71. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference
  • Smagula, J. M.; and S. Dunham. Diammonium phosphate corrects phosphate deficiency in lowbush blueberry. Journal of Small Fruit & Viticulture. 3 (4) : 183-191. In Proceedings from the 7th North American blueberry research-extension workers' conference, Beltsville, Maryland, USA, 5-8 July, 1994.
  • Smagula, J.M.: W. Litten; and K. Loennecker. 2004. Diammonium phosphate application date affects Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. nutrient uptake and yield. Small Fruits Review 3. (1/2) : 87-94. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • Smagula, J.M. 1993. Effect of boron on lowbush blueberry fruit set and yield. Acta Hortic. (346) : 183-192.
INSECTS - DISEASES - PESTS

Disease and Pest Control - General (235/605)

  • Hanson, J.D. 1996. Maritimes region survey of integrated pest management (IPM) in three crops : apples, blueberries and potatoes : final report . Environmental Protection Service report series. Environment Canada, Atlantic Region, Dartmouth, N.S.

 

ENTOMOLOGY

Pollinating Insects (235/615)

  • Hunter, F.F.; S.G. Burgin; and A. Woodhouse. 2000. Shattering the folklore: black flies do not pollinate sweet lowbush blueberry. Can. J. Zool. 78 (11) : 2051 – 2054.

 

Bees - Apiculture (235/616)

  • Aras, P.; D. deOliveira; and L. Savoie. 1996. Effect of a honey bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) gradient on the pollination and yield of lowbush blueberry. J. Econ. Entomol. 89 (5): 1080-1083.
  • Drummond, F. A.; and C.S. Stubbs. 1997. Potential for management of the blueberry bee Osmia atriventris Cresson. Acta Hortic. 446 : 77-85. In Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on Vaccinium culture, Orono, Maine.
  • Drummond, F. A.; and C.S. Stubbs. 1997. Sampling bee populations in lowbush blueberry in Maine. Acta Hortic. 446 : 101-108.In Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on Vaccinium culture, Orono, Maine.
  • Eaton, L. J. 1992. Effect of pollinator number on fruit set and yield of lowbush blueberry. Canadian Beekeeping. 17 (2) : 32-34.
  • Gallant, T.; D. Percival; and J. Kemp. 2000. Examining pollinator preference between five clones of the lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) under field conditions. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of WBPANS, Truro, NS, Nov., 2000.
  • Javorek, S. K. 1996. The potential of the alfalfa leafcutter bee Megachile rotundata Fabr. (Hymenoptera: megachilidae) as a pollinator of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait., V. myrtilloides Michx.). M.Sc. Thesis, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS. (ISBN: 0612160602)
  • Landry, F; C.M.S. Plowright; and R.C. Plowright. 2000. Behaviour of individual bumble bees (Bombus impatiens) on blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) flowers: the effects of pollen and nectar deprivation. J. Apic. Res. 39 (1/2) : 29-35.
  • Rust, R.W.; and E.A. Osgood. 1993. Identification of Osmia kenoyeri and O. virga (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), two blueberry pollinators. Entomol. News. 104 (3) : 113-117.
  • Sampson, B.J. 1993. Pollination of lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton by bees (Hymenoptera: apoidea) in Nova Scotia. M.Sc. Thesis, Acadia University, Wolfville, NS. (ISBN: 0315847247)

  • Stubbs, C.S.1992. Alternative forage plants for native (wild) bees associated with lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium spp., in Maine. Main Agric. Exp. Stn. Bull. 148. University of Maine, Orono, Me. (MAI MAES 4677 no. 148)
  • Stubbs, C. S.; and F.A. Drummond. 1997. Management of the alfalfa leafcutting bee, Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae), for pollination of wild lowbush blueberry. J. Kans. Entomol. Soc. 70 (2) : 81-93.
  • Stubbs, C. S.; and F.A. Drummond. 1997. Blueberry and cranberry (Vaccinium spp.) pollination: a comparison of managed and native bee foraging behavior. Acta Horticulturae. 437 : 341-344. In Proceedings of the 7th International symposium on pollination, Pollination: from theory to practise, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 23-28 June 1996. International Society for Horticultural Science.
  • Stubbs, C.S.; and F. A. Drummond. 1999. Pollination of lowbush blueberry by Anthophora pilipes villosula and Bombus impatiens (Hymenoptera: Anthophoridae and Apidae). J. Kans. Entomol. Soc. 72 (3) : 330-333.
  • Stubbs, C.S.; F.A. Drummond; and E.A. Osgood. 1994. Osmia ribifloris biedermannii and Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) introduced into the lowbush blueberry agroecosystem in Maine. J. Kans. Entomol. Soc., 67 (2) : 173-185.
  • Stubbs, C. S.; F.A. Drummond; and S.L. Allard. 1997. Bee conservation and increasing Osmia spp. in Maine lowbush blueberry fields. Northeast Nat. 4 (3): 133-144.
  • Whidden, T. L. 1996. The fidelity of commercially reared colonies of Bombus impatiens Cresson (Hymenoptera: Apidae) to lowbush blueberry in southern New Brunswick. Can. Entomol. 128 (5) : 957-958.

     

PLANT INSECTS

Plant Insects and Pests - General (235/620)

  • Bagatto, G. 1992. Concentrations of minerals (Cu, Ni, Zn, Fe, Mn, Mg, and Ca) in tissues of lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, and an insect gall induced by Hemadas nubilipennis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) and its inhabitants in metal-contaminated and non-contaminated sites. Ph.D. Thesis, Queen's University, Kingston, ON. (ISBN: 0315764465)

  • Bagatto, G.; and J.D. Shorthouse. 1994. Mineral concentrations within cells of galls induced by Hemadas nubilipennis (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae) on lowbush blueberry – evidence from cryoanalytical scanning electron-microscopy. Can. J. of Bot. 72 (9) : 1387 – 1390.
  • Bagatto, G.; and J.D. Shorthouse. 1994. Seasonal acquisition of mineral nutrients by a chalcid gall on lowbush blueberry. Entomol. Exp. Appl. 73 (1) : 61-66.
  • Dixon, P.L. and A.D. Knowlton. 1994. Post-harvest recovery of Rhagoletis mendax Durran (Diptera: Tephritidae) from lowbush blueberry fruit. Can. Entomol. 126 (1) : 121-123.
  • Galway, D. L. 1999. Response of lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) to gall infestation by Hemadas nubilipennis. Hnrs. Thesis, Saint Mary's University, Halifax, N.S.
  • Maltais, P. M.; and M.C. Ouellette. 2000. A note on Systena frontalis [Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae] adults on lowbush blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium. Phytoprotection. 81 (3) : 129-131.
  • Shorthouse, J. D.; I.F. Mackay; and T.J. Zmijowskyj. 1990. Role of parasitoids associated with galls induced by Hemadas nubilipennis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) on lowbush blueberry. Environ. Entomol. 19 (4) : 911-915.
  • Skeffington-Didychuk, K. A. 1999. A study of the parasitoids associated with Creosia curvalana, Kearfoot, Tortricidae. M.Sc. Thesis, University of New Brunswick, Frederiction, NB. (ISBN: 0612300285)

     

Plant Insect Control - General (235/621)

  • Collins, J.A.; and F.A. Drummond. 2004. Field-edge based management tactics for blueberry maggot in lowbush blueberry. Small Fruits Review 3. (3/4) : 285-293. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • Drummond, F.A.; and E.Groden. 2000. Evaluation of entomopathogens for biological control of insect pests of lowbush (wild) blueberry. Main Agric. Exp. Stn. Bull. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Maine, Orono, ME.
  • Liburd, O.E. 2004. Identification of host volatile compounds for monitoring blueberry maggot fly. Small Fruits Review 3. (3/4) :307-312. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • MacKenzie, K.; D. Hayman; and E. Reekie. 2004. The effect of pruning on blueberry stem gall wasp. Small Fruits Review 3. (3/4) :331-338. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • Polavarapu, S.; and W.D. Seabrook. 1992. Evaluation of pheromone-baited traps and pheromone lure concentrations for monitoring blueberry leaftier (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) populations. Can. Entomol. 124 (5) : 815-825.
  • Polavarapu, S.; and W.D. Seabrook. 1996. Seasonal diapause development, effects of temperature and photoperiod on postdiapause egg development, and validation of a degree-day model predicting larval eclosion of blueberry leaftier, Croesia curvalana (Kearfott) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Can. Entomol. 128 (2) : 187-198.
  • Polavarapu, S.; G.C. Lonergan; and W.D. Seabrook. 1992. Labelling the blueberry leaftier Croesia curvalana with foliar sprays of rubidium chloride. Entomol. Exp. Appl. 63 (2) : 143-153.
  • Ponder, B.M.; and W.D. Seabrook. 1994. The effect of pruning of Vaccinium angustifolium on the Croesia curvalana larval population. Journal of small fruit & viticulture. 2 (2) : 57-64.
  • Strongman, D.; K. MacKenzie; and P. Dixon. 1997.Yarborough, D. E.; Smagula, J. M. Entomopathogenic fungi in lowbush blueberry fields. Acta Hortic. 446: 465-473. In Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on Vaccinium culture, Orono, Maine, USA, 12-17 August 1996.

 

Fruit and Nut Crop Insects (235/624)

  • Geddes, P.S.; J.P.R. Le Blanc; and W.N. Yule. 1992. Abiotic and biotic factors affecting Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations in eastern Canadian lowbush blueberry fields. Phytoprotection. 73 (2) : 73-78.
  • Ouellette, M. 2000. Description du cycle biologique, de la dynamique et de la gestion des populations de l’altise de l’airelle (Coleoptera: chrysomelidae) dna des bleuteieres cultivees au nord-est du Nouveau-Brunswick. M.Sc. Thèse, Universite de Moncton, Moncton, NB. (ISBN: 0612378578)

 

PLANT PATHOLOGY

Plant Diseases - General (235/630)

  • Dalpe, Y. 1991. Endomycorrhizal status of the genus Oidiodendron. Can. J. Bot. 69 (8) : 1712-1714.
  • Ginn, F. M. 2001. Endophytic fungi in Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) and Vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry). M.Sc. Thesis, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. (ISBN: 0612462528)

  • Hildebrand, P.D.; and P.G. Braun. 1991. Factors affecting infection of lowbush blueberry by ascospores of Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi. Can. J. Plant Pathol. 13 (3) : 232-240.
  • Hildebrand, P. D.; N.L. Nickerson; K.B. McRae; and X. Lu. 2000. Incidence and impact of red leaf disease caused by Exobasidium vaccinii in lowbush blueberry fields in Nova Scotia. Can. J. Plant Pathol. 22 (4) : 364-367.
  • Jeliazkova, E; and D. Percival. 2000. Assessment of the mycorrhizal associations in the lowbush blueberry root system. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of WBPANS, Truro, NS, Nov., 2000.
  • Nickerson, N.L.; and S.P. Vander Kloet. 1997. Exobasidium leaf spot of lowbrush blueberry. Can. J. Plant Pathol.19 (1) : 66-68.
  • Shinners, T.C.; and A.R. Olson.1996. The gynoecial infection pathway of Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium). Can. J. Plant Sci. 76 (3) : 493-497.

 

Plant Disease Control - General (235/631)

  • Dalpe, Y. 1991. Endomycorrhizal status of the genus Oidiodendron. Can. J. Bot. 69 (8) : 1712-1714.
  • Ginn, F. M. 2001. Endophytic fungi in Vaccinium macrocarpon (cranberry) and Vaccinium angustifolium (blueberry). M.Sc. Thesis, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB. (ISBN: 0612462528)

  • Hildebrand, P.D.; and P.G. Braun. 1991. Factors affecting infection of lowbush blueberry by ascospores of Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi. Can. J. Plant Pathol. 13 (3) : 232-240.
  • Hildebrand, P. D.; N.L. Nickerson; K.B. McRae; and X. Lu. 2000. Incidence and impact of red leaf disease caused by Exobasidium vaccinii in lowbush blueberry fields in Nova Scotia. Can. J. Plant Pathol. 22 (4) : 364-367.
  • Jeliazkova, E; and D. Percival. 2000. Assessment of the mycorrhizal associations in the lowbush blueberry root system. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of WBPANS, Truro, NS, Nov., 2000.
  • Nickerson, N.L.; and S.P. Vander Kloet. 1997. Exobasidium leaf spot of lowbrush blueberry. Can. J. Plant Pathol.19 (1) : 66-68.
  • Shinners, T.C.; and A.R. Olson.1996. The gynoecial infection pathway of Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi in lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium). Can. J. Plant Sci. 76 (3) : 493-497.
  • Hildebrand, P.D.; and K.B. McRae. 1995. Protectant and postinfection activity of triforine against ascospore infections of Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi in lowbush blueberries. Can. J. Plant Pathol. 17 (3) : 215-222.

 

Fruit and Nut Crop Diseases (235/634)

  • Compendium of blueberry and cranberry diseases. 1995. Caruso, F.L.; and D. C. Ramsdell. APS Press, St. Paul, MN. Disease compendium series of the American Phytopathological Society.
  • Hancock, J. F.; P.W. Callow; S.L. Krebs; D.C. Ramsdell; J.R. Ballington; M.J. Lareau; J.J. Luby; G.P. Pavlis; M.P. Pritts; J.M. Smagula; and N. Vorsa. 1993. Blueberry shoestring virus in eastern North American populations of native Vaccinium. HortScience. 28 (3) : 175-176.
  • Sandoval, C.R.; D.C. Ramsdell; and J.F. Hancock. 1995. Infection of wild and cultivated Vaccinium spp. with blueberry leaf mottle nepovirus. Ann. Appl. Biol. 126 (3) : 457-464.

 

WEEDS

Weeds - General (235/640)

  • Jensen, K.I.N.; and D.E. Yarborough. 2004. An overview of weed management in the wild lowbush blueberry - past and present. Small Fruits Review 3. (3/4) : 229 -255. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug. 2002.
  • McCully, K.V.; M.G. Sampson; and A.K. Watson. 1991.Weed survey of Nova Scotia lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) fields. Weed Sci. 39 (2) : 180-185.
  • Yarborough, D.E.; and T.M. Hess. 1994. Effect of express on bunchberry in wild blueberry fields. Proceedings of the Northeastern Weed Science Society annual meeting Janurary 3-6, 1994, Baltimore, Maryland. 48 : 89-91.

 

Weed Control – Chemical and Cultural

  • Jensen, K.I.N.; and E.G. Specht. 2004. Use of two sulfonyl urea herbicides in lowbush blueberry. Small Fruits Review 3. (3/4) :257-272. In Proceedings of the Ninth North American Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Halifax, NS, 18-21 Aug.2002.
  • Penney, B. G.; and K.B. McRae. 2000. Herbicidal weed control and crop-year NPK fertilization improves lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.) production. Can. J. Plant Sci. 80 (2) : 351-361.
  • Yarborough, D. E.; and T.M. Hess. 1995. Control of bunchberry in wild blueberry fields. Journal of Small Fruit & Viticulture. 3 (2/3) : 125-132. In Proceedings from the 7th North American blueberry research-extension workers' conference, Beltsville, Maryland, USA, 5-8 July, 1994.