Research Plot 2

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Research Plot 2
National Registered Historic Places NDSU Plot 2.JPG
LocationNear jct. of Centennial Ave. and 18th St. N., North Dakota State University campus, Fargo, North Dakota
Arealess than one acre
Built1882
NRHP reference No. 91001474 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 8, 1991

Research Plot 2, located near Centennial Ave. and 18th St. N. on the North Dakota State University campus in Fargo, North Dakota. The plot was established in 1882 on land that was broken from native prairie sod. It has been sown to spring wheat continuously since that date. The plot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991 as Agricultural Research Site, but has historically been known as Research Plot 2. [1]

The plot is known as the oldest continuously cultivated wheat field site used in research. It is valuable for its long history because its soil is then particularly "ripe" with soil pathogens relevant for testing new varieties of wheat. [2] The Dalrymple Research Greenhouse and the Peltier Complex are located next to the site. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. A. A. Schneiter (August 14, 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Research Plot 2". National Park Service. and accompanying three photos from 1990
  3. "NDSU breaks ground on new agriculture building for the future". North Dakota State University . November 22, 2021.