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Interaction of Calibrachoa and selected root and foliar pathogens in greenhouse settings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J., Horst, L., Krause, C.R. 2011. Interaction of Calibrachoa and selected root and foliar pathogens in greenhouse settings. Acta Horticulturae. 893:173-180.

Evaluation of the use of Supplemental Silicon in Floricultural Crop Production to Reduce Disease Stress and Micronutrient (Cu) Toxicity and to Enhance Crop Quality - (Proceedings)

Locke, J.C., Frantz, J., Omer, M.A., Sturtz, D.S., Li, J., Leisner, S. 2009. Evaluation of the use of Supplemental Silicon in Floricultural Crop Production to Reduce Disease Stress and Micronutrient (Cu) Toxicity and to Enhance Crop Quality. GreenSys 2009, June 14-19, 2009; Quebec City, Canada. p.96, p.144.

Interaction of Calibrachoa and Selected Root and Foliar Pathogens in Greenhouse Setting - (Proceedings)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J., Horst, L., Krause, C.R. 2009. Interaction of Calibrachoa and Selected Root and Foliar Pathogens in Greenhouse Setting. International Symposium on High Technology for Greenhouse Systems, June 14-19, 2009, Quebec City, Quebec Canada. p.145.

Verticillium dahliae Causes Wilt on Sugar Beet Following Potato in Eastern North Dakota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brantner, J., Windels, C., Omer, M.A. 2008. Verticillium dahliae Causes Wilt on Sugar Beet Following Potato in Eastern North Dakota. Plant Health Progress. DOI: 10.1094/PHP-2008-1212-01-BR.

The influence of phosphorus concentration on the development of Pythium root rot disease of seedling geranium - (Abstract Only)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J., Krause, C.R. 2008. The influence of phosphorus concentration on the development of Pythium root rot disease of seedling geranium. Phytopathology. 98(6):S116.

Potential for the use of silicon to alleviate disease stresses in floricultural crop production - (Abstract Only)

Locke, J.C., Omer, M.A., Frantz, J., Widrig, A.K., Zellner, W.L., Leisner, S.M., Krause, C.R. 2008. Potential for the use of silicon to alleviate disease stresses in floricultural crop production. Phytopathology. 98(6):S93-94.

Detection, quantification and vegetative compatibility of Verticillium dahliae in potato and mint production soils in the Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Omer, M.A., Johnson, D.A., Douhan, L.I., Hamm, P.B., Rowe, R.C. 2008. Detection, quantification and vegetative compatibility of Verticillium dahliae in potato and mint production soils in the Columbia Basin of Oregon and Washington. Plant Disease. 92:1127-1131.

Detecting Root Rot Stress in Geranium by Measuring Changes in Leaf Temperature - (Research Notes)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J. 2007. Detecting Root Rot Stress in Geranium by Measuring Changes in Leaf Temperature. Northwest Ohio's Commercial Greenhouse Resource. 3(6):4-5.

Detection and Quantification of Silicon in Floricultural Crops Utilizing Three Distinct Analytical Methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Datnoff, L., Omer, M.A., Widrig, A.K., Sturtz, D.S., Horst, L., Krause, C.R. 2008. Detection and Quantification of Silicon in Floricultural Crops Utilizing Three Distinct Analytical Methods. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 39:2734-2751.

Using Leaf Temperature to Detect Pythium Root Rot Stress in Geranium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J. 2007. Using Leaf Temperature to Detect Pythium Root Rot Stress in Geranium. HortTechnology. 17:532-536.

DELAY OF EXPRESSION OF POWDERY MILDEW ON ZINNIA GROWN HYDROPONICALLY IN HOAGLAND'S SOLUTION FORTIFIED WITH SILICON - (Abstract Only)

Locke, J.C., Omer, M.A., Widrig, A.K., Krause, C.R. 2006. Delay of expression of powdery mildew on zinnia grown hydroponically in Hoagland's solution fortified with silicon [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96(6):S70.

DELAY OF EXPRESSION OF POWDERY MILDEW ON ZINNIA GROWN HYDROPONICALLY IN HOAGLAND'S SOLUTION FORTIFIED WITH SILICON - (Abstract Only)

Locke, J.C., Omer, M.A., Widrig, A.K., Krause, C.R. 2006. Delay of expression of powdery mildew on zinnia grown hydroponically in Hoagland's solution fortified with silicon [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96(6):S70.

USE OF LEAF TEMPERATURE TO ASSESS THE RESPONSE OF GERANIUM PLANTS FOLLOWING EXPOSURE TO SOIL PATHOGENS - (Abstract Only)

Omer, M.A., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2006. Use of leaf temperature to assess the response of geranium plants following exposure to soil pathogens. Phytopathology. 96:S87.

POWDERY MILDEW OF GREENHOUSE CROPS - (Other)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2005. Powdery mildew of greenhouse crops. Resource v1, Issue 3, p.2-3..

SUSCEPTIBILITY OF TRAILING PETUNIA CALIBRACHOA X HYBRIDA TO INFECTION BY FOLIAR AND ROOT FUNGAL PATHOGENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Omer, M.A., Horst, L., Locke, J.C., Pitchay, D., Krause, C.R. 2005. Susceptibility of trailing petunia calibrachoa x hybrida to infection by foliar and root fungal pathogens. Phytopathology. 95(6):S77.