Research Project: Sustainable Production and Pest Management Practices for Nursery, Greenhouse, and Protected Culture Crops

Location: Application Technology Research

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

Growth, phytochemical concentration, nutrient uptake, and water consumption of Butterhead lettuce in response to hydroponic system design and growing season - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, T., Samarakoon, U., Altland, J.E. 2024. Growth, phytochemical concentration, nutrient uptake, and water consumption of Butterhead lettuce in response to hydroponic system design and growing season. Scientia Horticulturae. 332. Article 113201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2024.113201.

Plants reduced nitrous oxide emissions from northern great plains saline/sodic soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Conventional sphagnum peatlite substrate can be reduced by 50% in stratified substrate systems while growing equivalent size and quality Pentas lanceolata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fields, J.S., Criscione, K.S., Owen Jr, J.S. 2024. Conventional sphagnum peatlite substrate can be reduced by 50% in stratified substrate systems while growing equivalent size and quality Pentas lanceolata. Scientia Horticulturae. 331. Article 113121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2024.113121.

Tinkering for Profit: pH got you down? Here is a foolproof way to achieve your optimal pH! - (Popular Publication)
Owen Jr, J.S., Altland, J.E. 2024. Tinkering for Profit: pH got you down? Here is a foolproof way to achieve your optimal pH!. Nursery Management. 40(3):16-18. https://www.nurserymag.com/article/optimal-ph-substrate-mixing-nursery-production/.

Comparison of organic water-soluble fertilizer efficacy on Lactuca sativa (lettuce) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Floom, M., Altland, J.E., Michel, F., Samarakoon, U., Ling, P. 2024. Comparison of organic water-soluble fertilizer efficacy on Lactuca sativa (lettuce). Acta Horticulturae. 1389:255-262. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1389.29.

Effects of compost fertility on the growth, yield, and nutrient content of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Floom, M., Altland, J.E., Michel, F., Samarakoon, U., Ling, P. 2024. Effects of compost fertility on the growth, yield, and nutrient content of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Acta Horticulturae. 1389:139-151. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1389.17.

Substrate comparison for tomato propagation under different fertigation protocols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nutrient availability and plant phenological stage influence the substrate microbiome in container-grown Impatiens walleriana ‘Xtreme Red’ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pillajo, J., Chapin, L., Moreno, D., Altland, J.E., Jones, M. 2024. Nutrient availability and plant phenological stage influence the substrate microbiome in container-grown Impatiens walleriana ‘Xtreme Red’. BMC Plant Biology. 24. Article #176. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04854-7.

Paclobutrazol residues in recirculated water in commercial greenhouses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raudales, R.E., Toro-Herrera, M.A., Fisher, P., Boldt, J.K., Altland, J.E. 2024. Paclobutrazol residues in recirculated water in commercial greenhouses. HortTechnology. 34(2):198-203. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05367-23.

Seasonal dominance of exotic ambrosia beetles compared to native species within deciduous and coniferous woodlots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Species survey of leaf hyponasty responses to warming plus elevated CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, M., Roberts, R., Heckathorn, S.A., Boldt, J.K. 2024. Species survey of leaf hyponasty responses to warming plus elevated CO2. Plants. 13(2). Article 204.. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13020204.

Development of a hydroponic growing protocal for vegetative strawberry production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yafuso, E.J., Boldt, J.K. 2024. Development of a hydroponic growing protocal for vegetative strawberry production. HortScience. 59(3):384–393. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17523-23.

Stratified substrates enhance water storage and distribution between irrigation events - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Criscione, K.S., Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S., Gentimis, T. 2024. Stratified substrates enhance water storage and distribution between irrigation events. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20636.

Can phytoremediation-induced changes in the microbiome improve saline/sodic soil and plant health? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neupane, A., Jakubowski, D., Fiedler, D., Gu, L., Clay, S., Clay, D., Marzano, S.L. 2023. Can phytoremediation-induced changes in the microbiome improve saline/sodic soil and plant health?. Agronomy Journal. 14. Article 29. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14010029.

Tinkering for profit: Focus on fertilizer - (Popular Publication)
Owen Jr, J.S., Brown, F., Niemiera, A. 2024. Tinkering for profit: Focus on fertilizer. Nursery Management 40(1):14-15 (January).https://www.nurserymag.com/article/focus-on-fertilizer.

Tinkering for Profit: Focus on Fertilizer Part II - (Popular Publication)
Owen Jr, J.S., Brown, F., Niemiera, A. 2024. Tinkering for Profit: Focus on Fertilizer Part II. Nursery Management. 40(2):10-12. https://www.nurserymag.com/article/focusing-on-fertilizer/.

A data-driven approach for generating leaf tissue interpretation ranges for greenhouse lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Veazie, P., Chen, H., Hicks, K., Holley, J., Eylands, N., Mattson, N., Boldt, J.K., Brewer, D., Lopez, R., Whipker, B. 2024. A data-driven approach for generating leaf tissue interpretation ranges for greenhouse lettuce. HortScience. 59(3):267-277. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci17582-23.

The pour-through procedure preferentially extracts substrate solution from the bottom of the container in conventional and stratified substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Altland, J.E., Owen Jr, J.S. 2024. The pour-through procedure preferentially extracts substrate solution from the bottom of the container in conventional and stratified substrates. HortScience. 59(2):201–208. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17425-23.

Evaluation of anaerobic soil disinfestation to reduce soilborne diseases in soilless and soil-based substrates for specialty cut flower production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gutierrez Yanez, D., Testen, A.L., Peduto Hand, F. 2023. Evaluation of anaerobic soil disinfestation to reduce soilborne diseases in soilless and soil-based substrates for specialty cut flower production. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-23-0857-RE.

Overcoming the nursery industry labor shortage: a survey of strategies to adapt to a reduced workforce and automation and mechanization technology adoption levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fulcher, A., Rihn, A., Warner, L., Lebude, A., Schexnayder, S., Altland, J.E., Baumgarner, N., Marble, C., Nackley, L., Palma, M., Velandia, M., Zhu, H., Gan, H., Owen Jr, J.S. 2023. Overcoming the nursery industry labor shortage: a survey of strategies to adapt to a reduced workforce and automation and mechanization technology adoption levels. HortScience. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17230-23.

Surveying North American specialty crop growers’ current use of soilless substrates and future research and education needs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S., Lamm, A., Altland, J.E., Jackson, B., Oki, L., Samtani, J., Zheng, Y., Criscione, K.S. 2023. Surveying North American specialty crop growers’ current use of soilless substrates and future research and education needs. Agriculture. 13(9). Article #1727. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13091727.

Microbial community structure in soilless substrates used for nursery crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valles Ramirez, S., Altland, J.E., Testen, A.L., Poelstra, J.W., Michel, F.C. 2023. Microbial community structure in soilless substrates used for nursery crops. HortScience. 58(11):1348-1357. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci17275-23.

First Report of Diaporthe fruit rot and stem canker of hydroponic cucumber caused by Diaporthe sp. in Ohio - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moodispaw, M.R., Rotondo, F., Mckemy, J., Testen, A.L. 2023. First Report of Diaporthe fruit rot and stem canker of hydroponic cucumber caused by Diaporthe sp. in Ohio. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-23-1214-PDN.

Elevated CO2 increases severity of thermal hyponasty in leaves of tomato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, M.D., Heckathorn, S.A., Boldt, J.K. 2023. Elevated CO2 increases severity of thermal hyponasty in leaves of tomato. Horticulturae. 9:907. https://doi.org/10.3390/ horticulturae9080907.

Acibenzolar-S-methyl induces resistance against ambrosia beetle attacks in dogwoods exposed to simulated flood stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Neupane, K., Ranger, C.M., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Acibenzolar-S-methyl induces resistance against ambrosia beetle attacks in dogwoods exposed to simulated flood stress. Journal of Insect Science. 23(4):12; 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iead068.

Mechanisms of primed defense: balanced immunity and yield achieved by endophytic col-onization of a mycovirus-induced hypovirulent fungal pathogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pedersen, C.J., Marzano, S.L. 2023. Mechanisms of primed defense: balanced immunity and yield achieved by endophytic col-onization of a mycovirus-induced hypovirulent fungal pathogen. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1094/mpmi-06-23-0083-r.

Dissolution from soilless substrates and additives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dey, M.G., Boldt, J.K., Bugbee, B. 2023. Dissolution from soilless substrates and additives. HortScience. 58(11):1282-1290. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17189-23.

It's security, stupid: Recently learned lessons to ensure substrate security into the future - (Popular Publication)
Fields, J.S., Owen, G.R. 2023. It's security, stupid: Recently learned lessons to ensure substrate security into the future. Growing Media Report in Greenhouse Management. 43, 7, S9, S12-S13.

Type and duration of water stress influence host selection and colonization by exotic ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranger, C.M., Parajuli, M., Gresham, S., Barnett, J.L., Villani, S., Walgenbach, J., Baysal-Gurel, F., Owen Jr, J.S., Reding, M.E. 2023. Type and duration of water stress influence host selection and colonization by exotic ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Frontiers in Insect Science. 3. Article #1219951. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2023.1219951.

Soilless substrate stratification: A review of the past and looking forward - (Review Article)
Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S. 2024. Soilless substrate stratification: A review of the past and looking forward. Acta Horticulturae. 1389:61-66. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1389.7.

A 2023 perspective on inorganic nitrogen in soilless culture - (Review Article)
Owen Jr, J.S. 2024. A 2023 perspective on inorganic nitrogen in soilless culture. Acta Horticulturae. 1389:403-408. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1389.47.

Quantifying functional pore sizes in pine bark growing media - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wolcott, C.C., Owen Jr, J.S., Stewart, R.D. 2024. Quantifying functional pore sizes in pine bark growing media. Acta Horticulturae. 1389:215-226. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1389.24.

Evaluating kaolin clay as a potential substance for ISO sprayer cleaning system tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roman, C., Jeon, H., Zhu, H., Ozkan, E. 2023. Evaluating kaolin clay as a potential substance for ISO sprayer cleaning system tests. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39(3):347-358. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15466.

Container grown plants are gassy - (Proceedings)
Brown, F.J., Owen Jr, J.S., Niemiera, A. 2023. Container grown plants are gassy. International Plant Propagators Proceedings. 72:79-86.

Volatiles of fungal cultivars act as cues for host-selection in the fungus-farming ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gugliuzzo, A., Kreuzwieser, J., Ranger, C.M., Tropea Garzia, G., Biondi, A., Biedermann, P.H. 2023. Volatiles of fungal cultivars act as cues for host-selection in the fungus-farming ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14. Article #1151078. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1151078.

A quantitative PCR method to detect the tomato corky root rot pathogens, Pseudopyrenochaeta lycopersici and Pseudopyrenochaeta terrestris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Testen, A.L., Shaw, R.S., Rotondo, F., Moodispaw, M., Miller, S.A. 2023. A quantitative PCR method to detect the tomato corky root rot pathogens, Pseudopyrenochaeta lycopersici and Pseudopyrenochaeta terrestris. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-22-2009-RE.

Evaluation of a proprietary plant extract to suppress bacterial canker and improve yield in hydroponic tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotondo, F., Khatri, N., Testen, A.L., Miller, S.A. 2023. Evaluation of a proprietary plant extract to suppress bacterial canker and improve yield in hydroponic tomatoes. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-10-22-0112-RS.

Substrate stratification can be paired with strategic irrigation and improve container-water dynamics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Criscione, K.S., Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S. 2023. Substrate stratification can be paired with strategic irrigation and improve container-water dynamics. Acta Horticulturae. 1377:553-558. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1377.68.

Phenological observations and trapping tactics for the granulate ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in New Zealand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sutherland, R., Meurisse, N., Pugh, A., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Kerr, J., Russell, J., Withers, T. 2023. Phenological observations and trapping tactics for the granulate ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus crassiusculus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in New Zealand. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 25(3): 355-364. https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12558.

Investigation of depth camera potentials for variable-rate sprayers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jeon, H., Zhu, H. 2023. Investigation of depth camera potentials for variable-rate sprayers. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 66(1):115-126. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15070.

Silicon accumulation by sunflowers at low substrate pH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boldt, J.K., Banks, M.L., Altland, J.E. 2023. Silicon accumulation by sunflowers at low substrate pH. Acta Horticulturae. 1377:739-746. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1377.90.

Evaluation of substrates for cucumber production in the Dutch bucket hydroponic system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, T., Altland, J.E., Samarakoon, U. 2023. Evaluation of substrates for cucumber production in the Dutch bucket hydroponic system. Scientia Horticulturae. 308. Article #111578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111578.

Root exploration, initial moisture conditions, and irrigation scheduling influence hydration of stratified and non-stratified substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Criscione, K.S., Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S. 2022. Root exploration, initial moisture conditions, and irrigation scheduling influence hydration of stratified and non-stratified substrates. Horticulturae. 8(9). Article #826. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8090826.

The relative sensitivity of marigold vs. tomato to iron (Fe) toxicity is associated with root traits: root-to shoot mass ratio, failure to sequester Fe in roots, and levels of the major Fe-uptake protein, IRT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kostic, E., Heckathorn, S., Bagrowski, T., Franklin, T., Boldt, J.K. 2022. The relative sensitivity of marigold vs. tomato to iron (Fe) toxicity is associated with root traits: root-to shoot mass ratio, failure to sequester Fe in roots, and levels of the major Fe-uptake protein, IRT. Horticulturae. 8(9). Article #803. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8090803.

A fine line between phytotoxicity and blue when producing Hydrangea macrophylla in a nursery at a low substrate pH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pietsch, G.M., Brindley, J.C., Owen Jr, J.S., Fulcher, A. 2022. A fine line between phytotoxicity and blue when producing Hydrangea macrophylla in a nursery at a low substrate pH. Horticulturae. 8. Article 690. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8080690.

Characterization of transcriptional responses to genomovirus infection of the white mold fungus, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pedersen, C.J., Marzano, S.L. 2022. Characterization of transcriptional responses to genomovirus infection of the white mold fungus, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Viruses. 14(9). Article #1892. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14091892.

Silicon supplementation induces expression of a histidine-rich defensin gene family in Nicotiana tabacum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muhindi, S., Zellner, W., Flora, C., Boldt, J.K., Leisner, S. 2022. Silicon supplementation induces expression of a histidine-rich defensin gene family in Nicotiana tabacum. Journal of Plant Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2022.2108446.

Fusarium graminearum virus-1 strain FgV1-SD4 infection eliminates mycotoxin Deoxynivalenol synthesis by F. graminearum in FHB - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paudel, B., Pedersen, C.J., Yen, Y., Marzano, S.L. 2022. Fusarium graminearum virus-1 strain FgV1-SD4 infection eliminates mycotoxin Deoxynivalenol synthesis by F. graminearum in FHB. Microorganisms. 10: Article 1484. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10081484.

Species-specific effects of ethanol concentration on host colonization by four common species of ambrosia beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cavaletto, G., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Montecchio, L., Rassati, D. 2022. Species-specific effects of ethanol concentration on host colonization by four common species of ambrosia beetles. Journal of Pest Science. 96:833-843. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-022-01537-w.

Water security: Investing in proper reservoir design helps growers achieve essential water security - (Popular Publication)
White, S.A., Owen Jr, J.S. 2022. Water security: Investing in proper reservoir design helps growers achieve essential water security. Greenhouse Management. Popular Publication. July 2022. https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/water--security/.

Effect of irrigation, fertilizer rate and placement, and two substrates on growth of rose and hydrangea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ammons, A., LeBude, A.V., Owen Jr, J.S., McGinnis, M. 2022. Effect of irrigation, fertilizer rate and placement, and two substrates on growth of rose and hydrangea. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 40(3):123-128. https://doi.org/10.24266/2573-5586-40.3.123.

Water security: Investing in proper reservoir design helps growers achieve essential water security - (Popular Publication)
White, S.A., Owen Jr, J.S. 2022. Water security: Investing in proper reservoir design helps growers achieve essential water security. Nursery Management and Production. https://www.nurserymag.com/article/reservoir-design-water-security/.

A glimpse into the future of soilless substrates - (Popular Publication)
Owen Jr, J.S., Fields, J.S., Altland, J.E., Lamm, A., Jackson, B.E. 2022. A glimpse into the future of soilless substrates. Growertalks. 86(1):52-53. https://www.growertalks.com/Article/?articleid=25715.

Soilless substrate science for current and future growers - (Popular Publication)
Jackson, B.E., Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S., Altland, J.E. 2022. Soilless substrate science for current and future growers. Growertalks. 82(12):52-45. https://www.growertalks.com/Article/?articleid=25658.

Defying gravity: Utilizing stratified growing media to invent the future - (Popular Publication)
Owen Jr, J.S., Fields, J.S., Altland, J.E. 2022. Defying gravity: Utilizing stratified growing media to invent the future. Nursery Management and Production. March 2022. 18-23.

What are the relevant sources and factors affecting event mean concentrations (EMCs) of nutrients and sediment in stormwater? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Behrouz, M., Yazdi, M., Sample, D.J., Scott, D., Owen Jr, J.S. 2022. What are the relevant sources and factors affecting event mean concentrations (EMCs) of nutrients and sediment in stormwater? Science of the Total Environment. 828. Article 154368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154368.

Response of hydroponic baby leaf greens to LED and HPS supplemental lighting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mattson, N.S., Allred, J.S., De Villiers, D., Shelford, T., Harbick, K.J. 2022. Response of hydroponic baby leaf greens to LED and HPS supplemental lighting. Acta Horticulturae. 1337:395-402. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1337.54.

Plant growth promoting traits of Bacillus species associated with quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Testen, A.L., Magnus, M.C., Backman, P.A. 2022. Plant growth promoting traits of Bacillus species associated with quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and lambsquarters (Chenopodium album). Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-09-21-0121-RS.

Soilless substrate science: Part 1 in a series on a collaborative effort to support our industry's needs for soilless sustrates - (Popular Publication)
Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S., Altland, J.E., Jackson, B.E., Lamm, A. 2022. Soilless substrate science: Part 1 in a series on a collaborative effort to support our industry's needs for soilless sustrates. Growertalks. 85(11):46-47 (March).

The relationship between drone speed and the number of flights in RFID tag reading for plant inventory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quino, J., Maja, J.M., Robbins, J., Owen Jr, J.S., Chappell, M., Camargo, J.N., Fernandez, R.T. 2021. The relationship between drone speed and the number of flights in RFID tag reading for plant inventory. Drones. 6(1). Article 2. https://doi.org/10.3390/drones6010002.

The latest on growing media research - (Popular Publication)
Jackson, B.E., Fields, J.S., Altland, J.E., Owen Jr, J.S. 2022. The latest on growing media research. Growertalks. 85(9): 56-60.https://www.growertalks.com/Article/?articleid=25544.

Stability of nuclear and mitochondrial reference genes in selected tissues of the ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patwa, N., Ranger, C.M., Lehenberger, M., Biedermann, P., Reding, M.E. 2021. Stability of nuclear and mitochondrial reference genes in selected tissues of the ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus germanus. Insects. 12(12). Article 1125. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12121125.

Exploring water movement through stratified substrates - (Proceedings)
Criscione, K.S., Field, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S. 2022. Exploring water movement through stratified substrates. Combined Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators Society. 71:116-124.

Evaluating stratified substrates effect on containerized crop growth under varied irrigation strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Criscione, K.S., Fields, J.S., Owen Jr, J.S., Fultz, L., Bush, E. 2022. Evaluating stratified substrates effect on containerized crop growth under varied irrigation strategies. HortScience. 57(3):400-413. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci16288-21.

Interception strategies for managing exotic ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in nurseries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M., Addesso, K., Werle, C.T., Oliver, J. 2022. Interception strategies for managing exotic ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in nurseries. Journal of Entomological Science. 57(3):436-442. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES21-60.

Effect of residual pesticides in recycled nursery runoff on growth and physiology of six ornamental shrubs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Poudyal, S., Abdi, D., Owen Jr, J.S., Fernandez, R.T., Cregg, B. 2021. Effect of residual pesticides in recycled nursery runoff on growth and physiology of six ornamental shrubs. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 233. Article 3. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-021-05468-7.

Effect of substrate stratification on growth of common nursery weed species and container-grown ornamental species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yvraj, K., Marble, C., Altland, J.E., Pearson, B., Chen, J., Devkota, P. 2022. Effect of substrate stratification on growth of common nursery weed species and container-grown ornamental species. HortTechnology. 32(1):74-83. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04965-21.

The pour-through procedure for monitoring container substrate chemical properties: a review - (Review Article)
Altland, J.E. 2021. The pour-through procedure for monitoring container substrate chemical properties: a review. Horticulturae. 7(12).Article 536. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7120536.

Optimization of spatial lighting uniformity using non-planar arrays and photosynthetic photon flux density modulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harbick, K.J., Mattson, N.S. 2022. Optimization of spatial lighting uniformity using non-planar arrays and photosynthetic photon flux density modulation. Acta Horticulturae. 1337:101-106. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2022.1337.14.

Phytoremediation and high rainfall combine to improve soil and plant health in a North America northern great plains saline sodic soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiedler, D.J., Clay, S.A., Joshi, D., Westhoff, S., Reese, C., Bruggeman, S., Morelis-Miller, J., Perkins, L.B., Marzano, S.L., Clay, D.E. 2022. Phytoremediation and high rainfall combine to improve soil and plant health in a North America northern great plains saline sodic soil. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation Society. 77(3). Article 00112. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2022.00112.

Photosynthetic responses of greenhouse ornamentals to interaction of irradiance, carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Atkins, I.K., Boldt, J.K. 2022. Photosynthetic responses of greenhouse ornamentals to interaction of irradiance, carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 147(2):82-94. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05115-21.

Using Virtual Grower to model greenhouse energy use - (Trade Journal)
Boldt, J.K., Harbick, K.J., Hegazy, Y.M. 2021. Using Virtual Grower to model greenhouse energy use. Trade Journal Publication. November 2021. p.9-12.

The basics of irrigation reservoirs for agriculture - (Experiment Station)
Sahoo, D., Yazdi, M.N., Owen Jr, J.S., White, S.A. 2021. The basics of irrigation reservoirs for agriculture. Clemson Cooperative Extension, Land-Grant Press by Clemson Extension.October. LGP 1121. https://lgpress.clemson.edu/publication/the-basics-of-irrigation-reservoirs-for-agriculture/.

Direct metatranscriptomic survey of sunflower Microbiome and Virome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Z., Neupane, A., Feng, J., Pedersen, C., Marzano, S.L. 2021. Direct metatranscriptomic survey of sunflower Microbiome and Virome. Viruses. 13(9). Article 1867. https://doi.org/10.3390/v13091867.

Specialty crop retention reservoir performance and design considerations to secure quality water and mitigate non-point source runoff - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yazdi, M.N., Owen Jr, J.S., Lyon, S.W., White, S.A. 2021. Specialty crop retention reservoir performance and design considerations to secure quality water and mitigate non-point source runoff. Journal of Cleaner Production. 321. Article 128925. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128925.

Microbial control agents for fungus gnats (Diptera: Sciaridae: Lycoriella) affecting the production of oyster mushrooms, Pleurotus spp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anderson, V., Sward, G.F., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Canas, L. 2021. Microbial control agents for fungus gnats (Diptera: Sciaridae: Lycoriella) affecting the production of oyster mushrooms, Pleurotus spp. Insects. 12(9). Article 786. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12090786.

Modeling natural light availability in skyscraper farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eaton, M., Harbick, K.J., Shelford, T., Mattson, N.S. 2021. Modeling natural light availability in skyscraper farms. Agronomy. 11(9). Article 1684. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11091684.

Reducing pesticide transport in surface and subsurface irrigation return flow in specialty crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdi, D., Owen Jr, J.S., Wilson, P., Hinz, F., Cregg, B., Fernandez, R. 2021. Reducing pesticide transport in surface and subsurface irrigation return flow in specialty crop production. Agricultural Water Management. 256. Article 107124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2021.107124.

Substrate stratification: layering unique substrates within a container increases resource efficiency without impacting growth of shrub rose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fields, J., Owen Jr, J.S., Altland, J.E. 2021. Substrate stratification: layering unique substrates within a container increases resource efficiency without impacting growth of shrub rose. Agronomy. 11(8). Article 1454. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11081454.

Evaluation of organic substrates as an alternative to perlite for cucumber production in the Dutch bucket hydroponic system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, T., Altland, J.E., Samarakoon, U. 2021. Evaluation of organic substrates as an alternative to perlite for cucumber production in the Dutch bucket hydroponic system. Acta Horticulturae. 1317:319-326. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2021.1317.37.

Photosynthesis, biomass production, nutritional quality, and flavor-related phytochemical properties of hydroponic-grown arugula (Eruca sativa Mill.) ‘standard’ under different electrical conductivities of nutrient solution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, T., Samarakoon, U., Altland, J.E., Ling, P. 2021. Photosynthesis, biomass production, nutritional quality, and flavor-related phytochemical properties of hydroponic-grown arugula (Eruca sativa Mill.) ‘standard’ under different electrical conductivities of nutrient solution. Agronomy. 11(7). Article 1340. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11071340.

Identification of the viral determinant of hypovirulence and host range in Sclerotiniaceae of a genomovirus reconstructed from the plant metagenome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, C., Feng, J., Wang, Z., Pedersen, C., Wang, X., Saleem, H., Domier, L.L., Marzano, S.L. 2021. Identification of the viral determinant of hypovirulence and host range in Sclerotiniaceae of a genomovirus reconstructed from the plant metagenome. Journal of Virology. 95(17). Article e00264-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.00264-21.

Soilless substrate science: A north american needs assessment to steer soilless substrate research into the future - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fields, J., Owen Jr, J.S., Lamm, A., Altland, J.E., Jackson, B., Zheng, Y., Oki, L., Fonteno, K., Samtani, J., Campbell, B.T. 2021. Soilless substrate science: A north american needs assessment to steer soilless substrate research into the future. Acta Horticulturae. 1317:313-318. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1317.36.

A meta-analysis of the combined effects of elevated carbon dioxide and chronic warming on plant %N, protein content and N-uptake rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jayawardena, D.M., Heckathorn, S.A., Boldt, J.K. 2021. A meta-analysis of the combined effects of elevated carbon dioxide and chronic warming on plant %N, protein content and N-uptake rate. AoBP (Annals of Botany PLANTS). 13(4). Article plab031. https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plab031.

Long term crop rotation effect on subsequent soybean yield explained by soil and root-associated microbiome and soil health indicators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neupane, A., Bulbul, I., Wang, Z., Lehman, R.M., Nafziger, E.D., Marzano, S.L. 2021. Long term crop rotation effect on subsequent soybean yield explained by soil and root-associated microbiome and soil health indicators. Scientific Reports. 11. Article 9200. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88784-6.

Recent advances toward the sustainable management of invasive Xylosandrus ambrosia beetles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gugliuzzo, A., Biedermann, P., Carrillo, D., Castrillo, L.A., Egonyu, J., Gallego, D., Haddi, K., Hulcr, J., Jactel, H., Kajimura, H., Kamato, N., Meurisse, N., Li, Y., Oliver, J., Ranger, C.M., Rassati, D., Stelinski, L.L., Sutherland, R., Tropea-Garza, G., Wright, M., Biondi, A. 2021. Recent advances toward the sustainable management of invasive Xylosandrus ambrosia beetles. Journal of Pest Science. 94:615-637. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01382-3.

Ambrosia beetle response to ethanol concentration and host tree species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cavaletto, G., Faccoli, M., Ranger, C.M., Rassati, D. 2021. Ambrosia beetle response to ethanol concentration and host tree species. Journal of Applied Entomology. 145(8):800-809. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12895.

Evaluation of agricultural byproducts and cover crops as anaerobic soil disinfestation carbon sources for managing a soilborne disease complex in high tunnel tomatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Testen, A.L., Rotondo, F., Mills, M.P., Horvat, M.M., Miller, S.A. 2021. Evaluation of agricultural byproducts and cover crops as anaerobic soil disinfestation carbon sources for managing a soilborne disease complex in high tunnel tomatoes. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 5. Article 645197. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.645197.

Elevated carbon dioxide and chronic warming together decrease nitrogen uptake rate, net translocation, and assimilation in tomato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jayawardena, D.M., Heckathorn, S.A., Rajanayake, K., Boldt, J.K., Isailovic, D. 2021. Elevated carbon dioxide and chronic warming together decrease nitrogen uptake rate, net translocation, and assimilation in tomato. Plants. 10(4):Article 722. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10040722.

Maintaining and ensuring plant health in seed germplasm collections: an applied plant pathology perspective - (Book / Chapter)
Testen, A.L. 2021. Maintaining and ensuring plant health in seed germplasm collections: an applied plant pathology perspective. Book Chapter. In: Volk GM (Ed.) Addressing pathology issues in plant genebanks.Available from https://colostate.pressbooks.pub/plantgenebankpathology/chapter/maintainingandensuringplanthealth/

CO2 and N2O emissions and microbial community structure from fields that include salt-affected soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fielder, D.J., Clay, D.E., Joshi, D.R., Engel, A., Marzano, S.L., Jakubowski, D., Bhattarai, D., Reese, C.L., Bruggeman, S.A., Clay, S. 2021. CO2 and N2O emissions and microbial community structure from fields that include salt-affected soils. Journal of Environmental Quality. 50(3):567-579. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20223.

RFID and drones: the next generation of plant inventory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quino, J., Maja, J., Robbins, J., Fernandez, R., Owen Jr, J.S., Chappell, M. 2021. RFID and drones: the next generation of plant inventory. AgriEngineering. 3(2):168-181. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering3020011.

Interannual dynamics, diversity and evolution of the virome in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum from a single crop field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, J., Fu, Y., Jiang, D., Mu, F., Cheng, J., Lin, Y., Li, B., Marzano, S.L., Xie, J. 2021. Interannual dynamics, diversity and evolution of the virome in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum from a single crop field. Virus Evolution. 7(1). Article veab032. https://doi.org/10.1093/ve/veab032.

Lower temperature influences Cauliflower mosaic virus systemic infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alers-Velazquez, R., Khandekar, S., Muller, C., Boldt, J.K., Leisner, S. 2021. Lower temperature influences Cauliflower mosaic virus systemic infection. Journal of General Plant Pathology. 87:242-248. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10327-021-01003-y.

Irrigation return flow and nutrient movement mitigation by irrigation method for container plant production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdi, D.E., Owen Jr, J.S., Brindley, J.C., Birnbaum, A., Cregg, B.M., Fernandez, R.T. 2021. Irrigation return flow and nutrient movement mitigation by irrigation method for container plant production. Irrigation Science. 39:567-585. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-021-00727-1.

Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of an ambrosia beetle to volatiles of its nutritional fungal symbiont - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranger, C.M., Dzurenko, M., Barnett, J.L., Geedi, R., Castrillo, L.A., Ethington, M., Ginzel, M., Addesso, K., Reding, M.E. 2021. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of an ambrosia beetle to volatiles of its nutritional fungal symbiont. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 47:463-475. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-021-01263-0.

Colonization of trees by ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) is influenced by duration of flood stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M., Schultz, P.B. 2021. Colonization of trees by ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) is influenced by duration of flood stress. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(2):839-847. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab021.

Relationship between particle size summation curves and the moisture characteristic curve for soilless substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zazirska, M., Owen Jr, J.S., Altland, J.E., Field, J.S. 2021. Relationship between particle size summation curves and the moisture characteristic curve for soilless substrates. Acta Horticulturae. 1305:209-218. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2021.1305.29.

Effects of chlorantraniliprole residual on Helicoverpa zea in Bt and non-Bt cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Babu, A., Reisig, D.D., Pes, M.P., Ranger, C.M., Chamkasem, N., Reding, M.E. 2021. Effects of chlorantraniliprole residual on Helicoverpa zea in Bt and non-Bt cotton. Pest Management Science. 77(5):2367-2374. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6263.

Differential flight responses of two ambrosia beetles to ethanol as indicators of invasion biology: The case with Kuroshio shot hole borer (Euwallacea kuroshio) and fruit tree pinhole borer (Xyleborinus saxesenii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Coleman, T.W., Ranger, C.M., Seybold, S.J. 2021. Differential flight responses of two ambrosia beetles to ethanol as indicators of invasion biology: The case with Kuroshio shot hole borer (Euwallacea kuroshio) and fruit tree pinhole borer (Xyleborinus saxesenii). Ecological Entomology. 46(3):651-667. https://doi.org/10.1111/een.13013.

Petunia (Petunia ×hybrida) cultivars vary in silicon accumulation and distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boldt, J.K., Altland, J.E. 2021. Petunia (Petunia ×hybrida) cultivars vary in silicon accumulation and distribution. HortScience. 56(3):305-312. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15486-20.

High pH, low alkalinity pond water used for overhead irrigation does not affect plant growth of select flowering shrubs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LeBude, A.V., Owen Jr, J.S., Holmes, C. 2021. High pH, low alkalinity pond water used for overhead irrigation does not affect plant growth of select flowering shrubs. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 39(1):22–32. https://doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898-39.1.22.

Effects of elevated carbon dioxide and chronic warming on nitrogen(N)-uptake rate, -assimilation, and -concentration of wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jayawardena, D.M., Heckathorn, S.A., Boldt, J.K. 2020. Effects of elevated carbon dioxide and chronic warming on nitrogen(N)-uptake rate, -assimilation, and -concentration of wheat. Plants. 9(12). Article 1689. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9121689.

On-farm evaluations of anaerobic soil disinfestation and grafting for management of a widespread soilborne disease complex in protected culture tomato production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Testen, A.L., Bosques Martinez, M., Jimenez Madrid, A., Deblais, L., Taylor, C.G., Paul, P.A., Miller, S.A. 2020. On-farm evaluations of anaerobic soil disinfestation and grafting for management of a widespread soilborne disease complex in protected culture tomato production. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-07-20-0288-R.

Cauliflower mosaic virus P6 inclusion body formation: a dynamic and intricate process - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Velazquez, R.A., Jacques, S., Muller, C., Boldt, J.K., Schoelz, J., Leisner, S. 2020. Cauliflower mosaic virus P6 inclusion body formation: a dynamic and intricate process. Virology. 553:9-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2020.10.003.

First report of Xanthomonas hortorum causing bacterial leaf spot of lavender (Lavandula × intermedia) in Ohio - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotondo, F., Testen, A.L., Horvat, M.M., Roman-Reyna, V., Klass, T.L., Jacobs, J.J., Miller, S.A. 2020. First report of Xanthomonas hortorum causing bacterial leaf spot of lavender (Lavandula × intermedia) in Ohio. Plant Disease. 105(2):484. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-20-1684-PDN.

The use of dewpoint hygrometry to measure low water potentials in soilless substrate components and composites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fields, J.S., Fonteno, W.C., Jackson, B.E., Heitman, J.L., Owen Jr, J.S. 2020. The use of dewpoint hygrometry to measure low water potentials in soilless substrate components and composites. Agronomy. 10(9):Article 1393. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10091393.

Salt tolerance of hydrangea plants varied among species and cultivar within a species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, G., Sun, Y., Hooks, T., Altland, J.E., Dou, H., Perez, C. 2020. Salt tolerance of hydrangea plants varied among species and cultivar within a species. Horticulturae. 6(3). Article 54. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae6030054.

Photosynthesis, growth, and water use of Hydrangea paniculata ‘Silver Dollar’ using a physiological-based or a substrate physical properties-based irrigation schedule and a biochar substrate amendment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jahromi, N.B., Fulcher, A., Walker, F., Altland, J.E. 2020. Photosynthesis, growth, and water use of Hydrangea paniculata ‘Silver Dollar’ using a physiological-based or a substrate physical properties-based irrigation schedule and a biochar substrate amendment. Irrigation Science. 38:263-374. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-020-00670-7.

Optimizing substrate available water and coir amendment rate in pine bark substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jahromi, N.B., Fulcher, A., Walker, F., Altland, J.E. 2020. Optimizing substrate available water and coir amendment rate in pine bark substrates. Water. 12(2). Article 362. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12020362.

Evaluating red pine tree substrates for phytotoxicity and growth effects on seedlings and bedding plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owen, W.G., Altland, J.E. 2021. Evaluating red pine tree substrates for phytotoxicity and growth effects on seedlings and bedding plants. Acta Horticulturae. 1305:31-38. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1305.5.

Flurprimidol and paclobutrazol drench activity not affected in commercial wood fiber substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owen, W.G., Altland, J.E. 2021. Flurprimidol and paclobutrazol drench activity not affected in commercial wood fiber substrates. Acta Horticulturae. 1305:383-390. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1305.50.