Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Gasified rice hull biochar is a source of phosphorus and potassium for container-grown plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(05-Apr-13)

Sprayer technology: reduce spray drift - (Trade Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Ozkan, E. 2013. Sprayer technology: reduce spray drift. American Vegetable Grower. February 2013:p. 22.

Substituting Pine Wood for Pine Bark Affects Physical Properties of Nursery Substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(07-Sep-12)

Uptake and effectiveness of systemic insecticides as influenced by application technique - (Proceedings)

Derksen, R.C., Canas, L.A. 2012. Uptake and effectiveness of systemic insecticides as influenced by application technique. Symposium Proceedings. In Proceedings of the Ohio Floriculture Association, July 15-17, 2012, Columbus, Ohio. 2012 CDROM.

Biochar affects macronutrient leaching from a soilless substrate     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Locke, J.C. 2012. Biochar affects macronutrient leaching from a soilless substrate. HortScience. 47(8):1136-1140.

Change in physical properties of pine bark and switchgrass substrates over time     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Krause, C.R. 2012. Change in physical properties of pine bark and switchgrass substrates over time. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 30(3):113-117.

Field evaluations of application techniques for fungicide spray deposition on wheat and artificial targets     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Paul, P., Ozkan, H.E., Zhu, H. 2012. Field evaluations of application techniques for fungicide spray deposition on wheat and artificial targets. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 28(3): 325-331.

Fate of pre-emergence herbicide applications sprayed through containerized hydrangia canopies     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Altland, J.E., Rennecker, J.C. 2012. Fate of pre-emergence herbicide applications sprayed through containerized hydrangia canopies. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 30(2):76-82.

Implications for pesticide delivery and insecticide selection using chemical analysis of plant tissue and efficacy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Canas, L.A., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Ozkan, H.E. 2012. Implications for pesticide delivery and insecticide selection using chemical analysis of plant tissue and efficacy. International Advances in Pesticide Application --Aspects of Applied Biology. 114: 279-286.

Influence of application equipment on deposition of spray droplets in wheat canopy     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ozkan, H.E., Paul, P.A., Derksen, R.C., Zhu, H. 2012. Influence of application equipment on deposition of spray droplets in wheat canopy. International Advances in Pesticide Applications --Aspects of Applied Biology. 114:317-324.

Differential response of liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) tissue to POST-applied quinoclamine     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Wehtje, G., Sibley, J., Miller, M., Gilliam, C., Krause, C.R. 2011. Differential response of liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) tissue to POST-applied quinoclamine. Weed Technology. DOI: 10.1614/WT-D-10-00135.1.

Use of ground miscanthus straw in container nursery substrates     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Locke, J.C. 2011. Use of ground miscanthus straw in container nursery substrates. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 29:114-118.

Modification of Switchgrass Substrate pH Using Compost, Peatmoss, and Elemental Sulfur     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Krause, C.R. 2010. Modification of switchgrass substrate pH using compost, peatmoss, and elemental sulfur. HortTechnology. 20:950-956.

Developing Moisture Characteristic Curves and Their Descriptive Functions at Low Tensions for Soilless Substrates     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Owen Jr., J.S., Fonteno, W. 2010. Developing moisture characteristic curves and their descriptive functions at low tensions for soilless substrates. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 136(6):563-567.

Field Evaluations of Application Techniques and Equipment for Wheat Disease Management     - (Proceedings)

Derksen, R.C., Paul, P., Ozkan, H., Zhu, H. 2010. Field Evaluations of Application Techniques and Equipment for Wheat Disease Management. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE), June 20-23, 2010, Pittsburgh, PA. Paper #1009142.

Greenhouse Evaluation of Air-Assist Delivery Parameters for Mature Poinsettias     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Ranger, C.M., Canas, L.A., Zhu, H., Krause, C.R. 2010. Greenhouse evaluation of air-assist delivery parameters for mature poinsettias. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(6):947-953.

Use of Processed Biofuel Crops for Nursery Substrates     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E. 2010. Use of Processed Biofuel Crops for Nursery Substrates. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28:129-134.

Crop Response to Hybrid Poplar Alternative Soilless Substrate Component for Pacific Northwest Ornamental Container Production - (Abstract Only)

Owen Jr., J.S., Stoven, H.M., Altland, J.E., Pruett, W.J., Klick, J. 2010. Crop Response to Hybrid Poplar Alternative Soilless Substrate Component for Pacific Northwest Ornamental Container Production. HortScience. (8)45:110.

Water Use and Growth of Two Woody Taxa Produced in Varying Indigenous Douglas-Fir Based Soilless Substrates - (Abstract Only)

Owen Jr, J.S., Zazirska-Gabriel, M., Sullivan, D.M., Altland, J.E., Albano, J.P. 2010. Water Use and Growth of Two Woody Taxa Produced in Varying Indigenous Douglas-Fir Based Soilless Substrates. HortScience. (8)45:111.

Evaluation of Handgun and Broadcast Systems for Spray Deposition in Greenhouse Poinsettia Canopies     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Ranger, C.M., Canas, L.A., Locke, J.C., Zhu, H., Krause, C.R. 2010. Evaluation of Handgun and Broadcast Systems for Spray Deposition in Greenhouse Poinsettia Canopies. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(1): 5-12.

Research to Discover Strategies for Spray Delivery Success - (Popular Publication)

Derksen, R.C. 2010. Research to Discover Strategies for Spray Delivery Success. OFA Bulletin. 919:3-5.

Development of Sustainable and Alternative Substrates for Nursery Container Crops - (Abstract Only)

(01-Dec-09)

Weaning off Bark     - (Trade Journal)

Altland, J.E. 2010. Weaning off Bark. Nursery Management Professional. 26(1): 38-42.

Growth, Flowering and Cold Hardiness of Rockrose in Western Oregon     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bell, N., Altland, J.E. 2010. Growth, Flowering and Cold Hardiness of Rockrose in Western Oregon. HortTechnology. 20(3): 652-659.

Use of Switchgrass as a Nursery Container Substrate     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Krause, C.R. 2009. Use of Switchgrass as a Nursery Container Substrate. HortScience. 44(7)1861-1865.

Control of Butterfly Bush with Postemergence Herbicides     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Ream, J. 2010. Control of Butterfly Bush with Postemergence Herbicides. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 238(1):48-52.

Weed Growth and Efficacy of Pre-Applied Herbicides in Alternative Rooting Substrates Used in Container-Grown Nursery Crops     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wehtje, G., Altland, J.E., Gilliam, C.H., Marble, S.C., Van Hoogmoed, A.J., Fain, G.B. 2009. Weed Growth and Efficacy of Pre-Applied Herbicides in Alternative Rooting Substrates Used in Container-Grown Nursery Crops. Weed Technology. 23:455-459.

Comparison of Handgun and Boom Spray Delivery Systems for Greenhouses     - (Proceedings)

Derksen, R.C., Ranger, C.M., Canas, L.A., Locke, J.C., Zhu, H., Krause, C.R. 2009. Comparison of Handgun and Boom Spray Delivery Systems for Greenhouses. ASABE Annual International Meeting, June 21-24, 2009, Reno, Nevada. ASABE Paper #97453.

Irrigation affects herbicide penetration of shrub canopies - (Proceedings)

Altland, J.E. 2009. Irrigation affects herbicide penetration of shrub canopies. Proceedings of Northeastern Weed Science Society.63:60