03/31/2002

Fleisher, D.H. (Advisor: Ting, K.C.) 2001. Crop modeling for multiple crop production and control for advanced life support systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, Rutgers University.



Hsiang, H. (Advisor: Ting, K.C.) 2001. Top-level modeling of a food processing and nutrition (FPN) component ofan advanced life support system (ALSS). M.S. Thesis, Rutgers University.



Lee, In-Bok, T.H. Short, S. Sase, and S. Lee. 2001. Evaluation of computational fluid dynamics for analysis of aerodynamics in naturally ventilated multi-span greenhouses. Journal ofAgricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Korea 1(2): 73-80.



Lee, In-Bok and T.H. Short 2001. Verification of computational fluid dynamic temperature simulations in a full-scale naturally ventilated greenhouse. Transactions oftheASAE44(1): 119-127.



Kacira, M. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Design and development of an automated and non-contact sensing system for continuous monitoring of plant health and growth. Transactions of the ASAE 44(4): 989-996.



Kirnak, H. and T.H. Short. 2001. An evapotranspiration model for nursery plants grown in a lysimeter under field conditions. Turkish Journal, for Agriculture and Forestry 25(1): 57-63.



Kim, Y. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Machine visions guided sensor positioning system for leaf temperature assessment. Transactions of the A SAE 44(6): 1941-I 947.





Gent, M.P.N. 2001. Effect of nitrogen and potassium supply on yield and tissue composition of greenhouse tomato. Submitted to Acta Horticulturae.



Gent, M.P.N. 2001. Seasonal changes of water and nutrient use in greenhouse tomato. Proceedings New England Vegetable and Berry Conference, Sturbridge, MA p 196-197.



Albright, LD., R.S. Gates, K.G. Arvanitis and A. Drysdale. 2001. Environmental control for plants on Earth and in space. IEEE Control Systems Magazine. 21(5):28-47.



Both, A.J., D.E. Ciolkosz and L.D. Albright. 2002. Light uniformity underneath supplemental lighting systems. Acta Horticulrurae (in press).



Ciolkosz, D.E., A. J. Both, and L. D. Albright. 2002. Selection and placement of greenhouse luminaires for uniformity. Applied Engr. in Agr. 17(6):106-113.



Ciolkosz, D.E., L. D. Albright, J.C. Sager and R.W. Langhans. 2002. A model for plant lighting system selection. Trans. of the ASAE (in press).



Ferentinos, K.P. and L.D. Albright. 2002. Modeling pH and electrical conductivity in hydroponics using artificial neural networks. Acta Horticulturae (in press).



Ferentmos, K.P., L.D. Abright and B. Spelman. 2002. Predictive neural network modeling of pH and electrical conductivity in deep-trough hydroponics. Trans. of the ASAE (in revriw).



Johnson-Rutzke, C.F., R.P. Glahn, M.A. Rutske, R.M. Wheeler, R.M. Welch, R.W. Langhans, L.D. Albright and G.F. Combs, Jr. 2002. Light quality effects on the nutritional value of spinach plants. NASA TM 2002-210268, John F. Kennedy Space Center, FL. 26 pp.





Rorabaugh, P.A., 2001. Basic Principles of Hydroponics. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-1 25933-02-01



Rorabaugh, P.A., 2001. Plant Nutrition. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-125933-02-01



Rorabaugh, P.A., 2001. Plant Protection in the Greenhouse. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-125933-03-01



Giacomelli, G.A., 2001. Greenhouse Structures. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-125933-04-01.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2001. Greenhouse Environmental Control. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July Paper #E-125933-05-01



Giacomelli, G.A., 2001. Nutrient Delivery Systems and Irrigation. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-125933-06-01



Ogor, Yoann, 2001. Analysis of the Tomato Crop production Inside a Controlled Environment System. Ecole Superieure d‘Ingenieurs et de Techniciens pour ]‘Agriculture, Rouen, France. Report to the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) for 4-month internship program Paper # R-125933-07-01.



Kania, S.T. and G.A. Giacomelli, 2001. Solar Radiation Availability for Plant Growth in Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Systems. Proceedings of the 30y‘ National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA, American Society for Plasticulture, February 23 - 26, 2002. pps. 66-71. Paper #P-125933-08-01



Pagliarulo, C.L. and A.L. Hayden, 2001. Potential for Greenhouse Aeroponic Cultivation of Medicinal Root Crops Proceedings of the 30`" National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA, American Society for Plasticulture, February 23 - 26, 2002. pps. 47-53. Paper # P-125933-09-01.



Rorabaugh, P.A., M.H. Jensen and G.A. Giacomelli, 2001. Production Procedures for Greenhouse Tomatoes in Arizona With a Focus on Nutrition in Hot Climates.

Proceedings of the 30V‘ National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA,

American Society for Plasticulture, February 23 - 26, 2002. pps. 54-59. Paper # P-125933-10-01



Giacomelli, G.A., 2001. Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) `Program of High Technology Agriculture in the Desert Southwest U.S.‘ Proceedings of the 30" National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA, American Society for Plasticulture, February 23 - 26, 2002. pps. 34-39. Paper # P-125933-11-Ol.



Jensen, M.H., 2001. Deep Flow Hydroponics - Past, Present and Future. Proceedings of the 30t‘‘ National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA, American Society for Plasticulture, February 23 - 26, 2002. pps. 40-46. Paper # P-125933-12-01.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2001. Greenhouse Structures and Nonmetal Control for the Gardener. Presentation at Prescott AZ Highlands Master Gardeners Conference, Oct 8, 2001. Paper # E-125933-13-01.



Rorabaugh, P.A. and M.H. Jensen, 2001. A Trial to Test Heat Tolerant Tomato Varieties for Use in Desert Climates. Final report of tomato Variety trail 2000-2001. October 10, 2001. Paper #R-125933-15-01.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2002. Considerations for Energy Management of Greenhouse Heating and Cooling. Presentation to the Southern Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association Conference. July 19 - 20, 2002, Shreveport, LA. Paper # E-125933-16-01.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2001. Manuscript of Spotlight on University of Arizona to Laura Henne, Associate Editor, Greenhouse Grower Magazine Greenhouse Grower 19(10):82-86. Paper #M-125933-17-01.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2002. Introduction to Greenhouse Glazing. Written for Chris Beytes of GrowerTalks Magazine for Ball Redbook. Paper #M-125933-O1-02.



Rorabaugh, P.A., 2002. From Seed To Harvest, Information sheet - Sections 1-18, Science Alive Program. January 4-6.



Rorabaugh, P.A., 2002. From Seed To Harvest, Information sheet - Sections I -I 8, Science Alive Program. January 4-6. Paper #E-125933-02-02



Jensen, M.H., 2002. Hydroponics Worldwide - A Technical overview. Proceedings of the Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course, The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, January 20-23, 2002. Paper #E125933-03-02



Rorabaugh , P.A., 2002. From Seed to Harvest: Cultural Practices of Tomato Production on Rockwool with Drip Irrigation. Proceedings of the Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course, The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, January 20-23, 2002. Paper #E-125933-04-02



Jensen, M.H., 2002. Steering Your Tomatoes. Proceedings of the Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course, The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, January 20-23, 2002. Paper #E-125933-05-02



Giacomelli, G.A., 2002. Automated Environmental Control: Thermostats to Computers. Proceedings of the Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course, The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center, January 20-23, 2002. Paper #E-125933-06-02



Both, A.J., D.E. Ciolkosz, L.D. Albright. 2001. Evaluation of light uniformity underneath supplemental lighting systems. Accepted for publication in Acta Horticulturae. Both, A.J., E. Reiss, D.R. Mears, and W.J. Roberts. 2001. Open-roof greenhouse design with heated ebb and flood floor. ASAE paper No. 01-4058. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-03232-15-01. 13 pp.



Cavazzoni, J., F. Tubiello, T. Volk~ and O. Monje. 2001 (in review). Modeling the effect of diffuse light on canopy photosynthesis in controlled environments. Submitted to Acta florticulturae. Ciolkosz, D.E., A.J. Both, and L.D. Albright. 2001. Selection and placement of greenhouse luminaires for uniformity. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 17(6):106-113.



Fleisher, D.H., S. Kang, K.C. Ting. 2001. Software for multiple crop production in advanced life support systems. ASAE paper No. 01-4084. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, Ml 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-08-01.



Fleisher, D.H., H. Baruh, K.C. Ting. 2001. Model-based predictive control for biomass production in advanced life support. Presented at the IFAC-CIGR Workshop on Intelligent Control for Agricultural Applications, August 22-24, Bali, Indonesia. NJAES Paper No. D-70501-10-1.



Fleisher, D.H. 2001. Modeling for multiple crop production and control in advanced life support systems. Ph.D. Dissertation. Rutgers University Libraries. NJAES Paper No. T 70501-16-01.



Fleisher, D.H., 3. Gavazzoni, G.A. Giacomelli, K.C. Ting. 2041. Adaptation of SUBSTOR for hydroponic production of white potato in controlled environments. Submitted to Transactions of the ASAE. NJAES Paper No. D-70501-19-01.



Fleisher, D.H. and H. Baruh. 2001. An optimal control strategy for crop growth in advanced life support systems. Life Support & Biosphere Science 8:43-53. NJAES Paper No. D-70501-13-01.



Fleisher, D.H. and K.C. Ting. 2001. Modeling and control of plant production in advanced life support systems. Accepted for publication in Acta Horticulturae. NJAES Paper No. D-70501-07-01.



Hsiang H., S. Kang, A.J. Both, and K.C. Ting. 2001. Analysis tool for food processing and nutrition (FPN) subsystem in an advanced life support system (ALSS). ASAE paper No. 01-3020. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-12-01. 16 pp.



Kang, S., K.C. Ting, and A.J. Both. 2001. Systems studies and modeling of advanced life support systems. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 2(2):41-49. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-17-OI.



Kang, S. and A.J. Both. 2001. A management information system for food nutritional analysis and biomass production in an advanced life support system. ASAE paper No. 01-3021. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 490$5-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-11-01. 10 pp.



Kang, S. and J.A. Hogan. 2001. Optimization of feedstock composition and pre-processing for composting in advanced life support systems. Presented at the 31 S` International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 9-12, Orlando, Florida. SAE Technical Paper No. 2001-O1-2297. NJAES Paper No. H-70501-05-01.



Mears, D.R. and A.J. Both. 2001. Insect screening and positive pressure ventilation for tropical and subtropical greenhouse facilities. Keynote presentation and Proceedings of The International Symposium on Design and Environmental Control of Tropical and Subtropical Greenhouses, Taichung, Taiwan. April 15-18, 2001. Submitted to Acta Horticulturae. NJAES Paper No. P-0313006-01.



Reiss, E., W.J. Roberts, and A.J. Both. 2001. Design and construction of an open roof greenhouse with heated ebb and flood floor irrigation system. Presented at the CSAE/SCGR-NABEC Meeting in Guelph, Ontario, July 8-11, 2001. NABEC Paper No. 01-916. NJAES Paper No. P-03232-14-01. 13 PP-



Roberts, W.J. 2001. Let the sunshine in. Resource magazine. July issue. Pp. 7-8. NJAES Paper No. E03130-04-O1.



Rodriguez, L.F., C. Finn, S. Kang, J. Hogan. 2001. Modeling of a composting system within BIO-Plex. Presented at the 31 S` International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 9-12, Orlando, Florida. SAE Technical Paper No. 2001-01-2323. NJAES Paper No. H-70501-09-01.





Clough, Emily A., Arthur C. Cameron, Royal D. Heins, William H. Carlson. 2001. Growth and development of Oenothera fruticosa is influenced by vernalization duration, photoperiod, forcing temperature, and plant growth regulators. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 126(3):269-274.



Hayashi, Takahiro, Royal D. Heins, Arthur C. Cameron, William H. Carlson. 2001. Ethephon influences flowering, height, and branching of several herbaceous perennials. Scientia Horticulturae 91:305-323.



Niu, Genhua, Royal D. Heins, Arthur Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Temperature and daily light integral influence plant quality and flower development of Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips‘, ‘Deep Blue Clips‘, and Campanula ‘Birch Hybrid‘. HortScience 36(4):664-668.



Niu, Genhua, Royal D. Heins, Arthur C. Cameron, William H. Carlson. 2001. Day and night temperatures, daily light integral, and C02 enrichment affect growth and flower development of Campanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips‘. Scientia Horticulturae 87(1-2):93-105.



Runkle, Erik S., Royal D. Heins. 2001. Specific functions of red, far red, and blue light in flowering and stem extension of long-day plants. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 126(3):275-282.



Runkle, Erik, Royal Heins, Arthur Cameron, William Carlson. 2001. Horticultural flowering of herbaceous perennials. Flowering Newsletter 31:34-43.



Runkle, E. S., R. D. Heins, A. C. Cameron, W. H. Carlson. 2001. Photocontrol of flowering and stem extension of the intermediate-day plant Echinacea purpurea. Physiologia Plantarum 112:433-441.



Whitman, Catherine M., Royal D. Heins, Roar Moe, Keith A. Funnell. 2001. GA4+7 plus benzyladenine reduce foliar chlorosis of Lilium longiflorum. Scientia Horticulturae 891:43-154.



Fausey, Beth, Arthur Cameron, Royal Heins. 2001. Herbaceous Perennials: Noteworthy Plants. Greenhouse Grower 19(3):92-96.



Fausey, Beth, Erik Runkle, Art Cameron, Royal Heins, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous Perennials: Heuchera. Greenhouse Grower 19(6):50-62.



Joeright, David, Cathy Whitman, Royal Heins, Art Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous Perennials: Plant Growth Regulators. Greenhouse Grower 19(8):84-96.



Joeright, David, Dan Tschirhart, Royal Heins, Arthur Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous Perennials: Propagation. Greenhouse Grower 19(4):38-45.



Niu, Genhua, Erik Runkle, Royal Heins, Art Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous Perennials: Light. Greenhouse Grower 19(1)134-143.



Niu, Genhua, Royal Heins, Will Carlson. 2001. Keeping freedom under control. Greenhouse Grower 19(10):88-96.



Niu, Genhua, Thomas Griffing, Erik Runkle, Royal Heins, Art Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. Greenhouse Grower 19(12):96-100.



Niu, Genhua, Erik Runkle, Royal Heins, Art Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Pachysandra terminalis. Greenhouse Grower 19(13):86-90.



Runkle, Erik and Royal Heins. 2001. Timing Spring Crops. Greenhouse Grower 19(4):64-66.



Runkle, Erik, Royal Heins, Art Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Phlox subulata. Greenhouse Grower 19(9):80-85.



Runkle, Erik, Royal Heins, Art Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Scabiosa columbaria. Greenhouse Grower 19(10):70-76.



Whitman, Cathy, Beth Fausey, Erik Runkle, Royal Heins, Art Cameron, Will Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Oxalis crassipes‘Rosea‘. Greenhouse Grower 19(14):77-84.



Dutt, M. and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Elevated levels of ethylene during germination reduces the time to radicle emergence in impatiens. Acta Horticulturae, in review.



Gates, R.S., K. Chao and N. Sigrimis. 2001. Identifying design parameters for fuzzy control of staged ventilation control systems. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 31:61-74.



Geneve, R.L., R.S. Gates, S. Zolnier, E. Wilkerson, and S. T. Kester. 2002. Environmental control systems for mist propagation of cuttings. Acta Horticulturae, submitted.



Geneve, R.L, K.W. Pomper, ST. Kester, J.N. Egilla, C.L.H. Finneseth, S. Crabtree, and D.R. Layne. 2002 Propagation of Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - a Review. HortTechnology, accepted for publication.



Geneve, R. and S. T. Kester. 2001. Evaluation of seedling size following germination using computer-aided analysis of digital images from a flatbed scanner. HortScience 36: I 17-20.



Held, D., D.A. Potter, R.S. Gates and R.G. Anderson. 2000 Modified atmosphere treatments as a potential disinkstation technique for arthropod pests in greenhouses. J. Econ. Entomology 94(2):430-438.



Siriwitayawan, G., A. B. Downie, and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Ethylene evolution is positively correlated with seed vigor in sweet corn and tomato seed lots with differing vigor levels but similar germination capacity. Journal American Society for Horticultural Science, in review.



Books

Hartmann, H.T., D.E. Kester, F. T. Davies, Jr., and R. L. Geneve. 2002. Hartmann and Kester‘s Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Seventh edition.



Book Chapters

Siriwitayawan, G., M. Dutt, S. T. Kester, A. B. Downie, and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Seed ageing in tomato reduces the capacity of seeds to produce ethylene, while priming increases ethylene evolution during germination. In: K.J. Bradford, D. Come, G. Nicolas and H. Pritchard, (eds.) The Biology of Seeds: Recent Research Advances CAB Internationa 1.

03/01/2003

Dissertations, Theses (Published)



Fleisher, D.H. (Advisor: Ting, K.C.) 2001. Crop Modeling for Multiple Crop Production andControl forAadvanced Life Support Systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, Rutgers University.



Hsiang, H. (Advisor: Ting, K.C.) 2001. Top-Level Modeling of aFood Processing and Nutrition (FPN) Component of an Advanced Life Support System (ALSS). M.S. Thesis, Rutgers University.



Willkerson, E.G. 2002. Media Temperature Effects on Root Development and Water Update during Poinsettia Propagation. M.S. Thesis. University of Kentucky.



Books (Published)



Hartmann, H.T., D.E. Kester, F.T. Davies, Jr. and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Hartmann and Kesters Plant Propagation: Principles and Practices. Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Seventh Edition.



Book Chapters (Published)



Gent, M.P.N. and R.J. McAvoy. 2000. Plant growth retardants in ornamental horticulture in Plant Growth Regulators in Agriculture and Horticulture: Their Role and Commercial Uses. A.S. Basra, editor. Good Products Press, New York. pp. 89-146



Li, Y., Y.H. Wu, R.J. McAvoy, and H. Duan. 2001. Transgenics in Crops in Biotechnology Annual Review Vol. 7, M. R. EL-Gewely, editor. Elsevier Science B.V., The Netherlands. pp. 239-260.



Siriwitayawan, G., M. Dutt, S.T. Kester, A.B. Downie and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Seed ageing in tomato reduces the capacity of seeds to produce ethylene while priming increases ethylene evolution during germination. In: K.J. Bradford, D. Come, G. Nicolas and H. Pritchard, eds. The Biology of Seeds: Recent Research Advances. CAB International.



Refereed Journal Articles (Published)



Albright, L.D., R.S. Gates, K.G. Arvanitis and A. Brysdale. 2001. Environmental control for plants on Earth and in space. IEEE Control Systems Magazine. 21(5): 28-47.



Bible, B.B. and R.J. McAvoy. 2000. Calcium-boron regimes affect incidence of post harvest disorders on poinsettia bracts. HortScience 35(3): 457.



Bible, B.B. and R.J. McAvoy. 2000. Differential response of two poinsettia cultivars to calcium stress for post-harvest disorders. HortScience 35(3): 457.



Ciolkosz, D.E., A.J. Both, and L.D. Albright. 2002. Selection and placement of greenhouse luminaries for uniformity. Applied Engineering in Agriculture 17(6): 06-113.



Ciolkosz, D.E., A.J. Both and L.D. Albright. 2001. Selection and placement of greenhouse luminaries for uniformity. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 17(6): 106-113.



Clough, E.A., A.C. Cameron, R.D. Heins and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Growth and development of Oenothera fruticosa is influenced by vernalization duration, photoperiod forcing temperature, and plant growth regulators. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 126(3): 269-274.



Ellis, D., R.J. McAvoy, L.A. Ayyash, M. Flanagan and M. Ciomperlik. 2001. Evaluation of serangium parcesetosum (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) for biological control of silverleaf whitefly, Bemisis argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), on poinsettia. The Florida Entomologist 84(2): 15-221.



Fleisher, D.H. and H. Baruh. 2001. An optimal control trategy for crop growth in advanced life support systems. Life Support & Biosphere Science. 8: 43-53.



Gates, R.S., K. Chao and N. Sigrimis. 2001. Identifying design parameters for fuzzy control of staged ventilation control systems. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 31: 61-74.



Geneve, R. and S.T. Kester. 2001. Evaluation of seedling size following germination using computer-aided analysis of digital images from a flat bed scanner. HortScience 36: 117-20.



Hayashi, T., R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Ethephon influences flowering, height, and branching of several herbaceous perennials. Scientia Horticulurae 91: 305-323.



Held, D., D.A. Potter, R.S. Gates and R.G. Anderson. 2000. Modified atmosphere treatments as a potential disinfestation technique for arthropod pests in greenhouses. J. Econ. Entomology 94(2): 430-438.



Kacira, M. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Design and development of an automated and non-contact sensing system for continuous monitoring of plant health and growth. Transactions of the ASAE 44(4): 989-996.



Kang, S., K.C. Ting and A.J. Both. 2001. Systems studies and modeling of advance life support systems. Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 2(2): 41-49.



Kim, Y. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Machine visions guided sensor positioning system for leaf temperature assessment. Transactions of the ASAE 44(6): 19411947.



Kirnak, H. and T.H. Short. 2001. An evapotranspiration model for nursery plants grown in a lysimeter under field conditions. Turkish Journal for Agriculture and Forestry 25(1): 57-63.



Lee, In-Bok, T.H. Short, S. Sase, and S. Lee. 2001. Evaluation of computational fluid dynamics for analysis of aerodynamics in naturally ventilated multi-span greenhouses. Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Korea 1(2): 73-80.



Lee, In-Bok and T.H. Short. 2001. Verification of computational fluid dynamic temperature simulations in a full-scale naturally ventilated greenhouse. Transactions of the ASAE 44(1): 119-127.



McAvoy, R.J. and B.B. Bible. 2000. Relationship of bract boron content and boron application to bract necrosis of poinsettia. HortScience 35(3): 457.



Niu, G., R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Temperature and daily light integral influence plant quality and flower development of Campanula carpatica Blue Clips, Deep Blue Clips, and Campanula Birch Hybrid. HortScience 36(4): 664-668.



Niu, G., R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Day and night temperatures, daily light integral and CO2 enrichment affect growth and flower development of Campanula carpatica Blue Clips. Scientia Horticulturae 87(1-2): 93-105.



Palaniswamy, U.R., R.J. McAvoy and B.B. Bible. 2001. Stage of harvest and polyunsaturated essential fatty acid concentrations in purslane (Portulaca oleraceae) Leaves. J. Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 49(7): 3490-3493.



Palaniswamy, U.R. and R.J. McAvoy. 2001. Watercress: a salad crop with chemopreventive potential. Hort Technology 11(4): 622-626.



Palaniswamy, U.R., R.J. McAvoy and B.B. Bible. 2001. Omega-3-fatty acid concentration in (Portulaca oleracea) is altered by photosynthetic photon flux.. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 126(5): 537-543



Palaniswamy, U.R., R.J. McAvoy and B.B. Bible. 2000. Leaf yield and fatty acid composition of purslane (Portulaca oleracaea L.) at different growth stages. J. Tropical Agriculture 38(2000): 1-4.



Palaniswamy, U.R., R.J. McAvoy and B.B. Bible. 2000. Omega-3-fatty acid concentration in Portulaca oleracea L. is altered by nitrogen source in hydroponic solution. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 125(2): 190-194.



Palaniswamy, U.R. and R.J. McAvoy. 2001. Watercress: a salad crop with chompreventive potential. Hort Technology 11(4): 494.



Prenger, J.J., R.P. Fynn and R.C. Hansen. 2002. An evaluation of four evapotranspiration models. Transactions of the ASAE 45(6): 1779-1788.



Runkle, E.S. and R.D. Heins. 2001. Specific functions of red, far red, and blue light in flowering and stem extension of long-day plants. J Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 126(3): 275-282.



Runkle, E.S., R.D. Hein, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Photocontrol of flowering and stem extension of the intermediate-day plant Echinacea purpurea. Physiologia Plantarum 112 : 433-441.



Whitman, C.M., R.D. Heins, R. Moe, K.A. Funnell. 2001. GA4+7 plus benzyladenine reduce foliar chlorosis of Lilium longiflorum. Scientia Horticulturae 891: 43-154.



Zolnier, S., R. S. Gates, R. G. Anderson, S. E. Nokes and G. A. Duncan. 2001. Non-water-stressed baseline as a tool for dynamic control of a misting system for propagation of poinsettias. Transactions of the ASAE 44(1): 137-147.



Zolnier, S., R.S. Gates, R.L. Geneve and J.W. Buxton. 2001. Surface diffusive resistances of rooted poinsettia cuttings under controlled-environment conditions. Transactions of the ASAE 44(6): 1779-1787.



Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)



Fleisher, D.H., H. Baruh and K.C. Ting. 2001. Model-based predictive control for biomass production in advanced life support. Proceedings of the 2nd IFAC-CIGR Workshop on Intelligent Control for Agricultural Applications. Bali, Indonesia. August 22-24. pp. 198-203.



Gent, M.P.N. 2001. Seasonal changes of water and nutrient use in greenhouse tomato. Proceedings New England Vegetable and Berry Conference, Sturbridge, MA. pp. 196-197.



Jensen, M.H. 2002. Hydroponics worldwide  a technical overview. Proceedings of Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course, The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center. January 20-23, 2002. Paper #E-125933-03-02.



Jensen, M.H. 2002. Steering your tomatoes. Proceedings of Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course. The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center. January 20-23, 2002. Paper #E-125933-05-02.



Jensen, M.H. 2002. Automated environmental control: thermostats to computers. Proceedings of Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course. The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center. January 20-23, 2002. Paper #E-125933-06-02.



Kania, S.T. and G.A. Giacomelli. 2002. Solar radiation availability for plant growth in Arizona controlled environment agriculture systems. Proceedings of the 30th National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA, American Society for Plasticulture. February 2326. pp. 66-71. Paper #P-125933-08-01.



Pagliarulo, C.L. and A.L. Hayden. 2001. Potential for greenhouse aeroponic cultivation of medicinal root crops. Proceedings of the 30th National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA American Society for Plasticulture. February 2326. pp. 47-53. Paper #P- 125933-09-01.



Rorabaugh, P.A., M.H. Jensen and G.A. Giacomelli. 2002. Production procedures for greenhouse tomatoes in Arizona with a focus on nutrition in hot climates. Proceedings of the 30th National Agricultural Plastics Congress, San Diego, CA, American Society for Plasticulture. February 23- 26. pp. 54-59. Paper # P  125933-10-01



Rorabaugh, P.A. 2002. From seed to harvest: cultural practices of tomato production on rockwool with drip irrigation. Proceedings of the Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course, The University of Arizona, Controlled Environment Agriculture Center. January 20-23. Paper #E-125933-04-02.



Short, T.H., In-Bok Lee and R.R. Stowell. 2001. Naturally-ventilated greenhouse designs for optimum cooling. Proceedings of ISHS Symposium on Protected Cultivation in Mild Winter Climates. ISHS, Cartagena, Spain. March 7-11. Acta Horticulturae No.( ) (Accepted for publication).



Short, T.H. and In-Bok Lee. 2001. Temperature and airflow predictions for multi- span naturally ventilated greenhouses. Proceedings of International Symposium on Design and Environmental Control of Tropical and Subtropical Greenhouses. ISHS, Taichung, Taiwan. April 15-18. p.18.



Short, T.H. 2001. An interactive decision model for hydroponic tomato production. Proceedings of International Symposium on Design and Environmental Control of Tropical and Subtropical Greenhouses. ISHS, Taichung, Taiwan. April 15-18. p.35.



Ting, K.C. 2001. Concurrent science and engineering approach to decision support for controlled environment plant production. Proceedings of International Symposium on Design and Environmental Control of Tropical and Subtropical Greenhouses. ISHS, Taichung, Taiwan. April 15-18. pp. 85-94.



Popular Articles (Published)



Albright, L.D., R.S. Gates, K.G. Arvanitis and A. E. Drysdale. 2001. Control strategies for plant shoot and root environments on Earth and in space. IEEE Control Systems Magazine: Agriculture and the Environment, 21(5): 28-47.



Fausey, B., A.C. Cameron and R.D. Heins. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: noteworthy plants. Greenhouse Grower 19(3): 92-96.



Fausey, B., E. Runkle, A.C. Cameron, R.D. Heins, W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: heuchera. Greenhouse Grower 19(6): 50-62.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2001. Manuscript of spotlight on University of Arizona to Laura Henne, associate editor, Greenhouse Grower magazine. Greenhouse Grower 19(10): 82-86. Paper #M-125933-17-01



Giacomelli, G.A. 2002. Introduction to greenhouse glazing. Written for Chris Beytes of Grower Talks magazine for Ball Redbook. Paper #M-125933-01-02.



Joeright, D., C. Whitman, R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron, W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: plant growth regulators. Greenhouse Grower 19(8): 84-96.



Joeright, D., D. Tschirhart, R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron, W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: propagation. Greenhouse Grower 19(4): 38-45.



Niu, G., E. Runkle, R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: light. Greenhouse Grower 19(1): 134-143.



Niu, G., R.D. Heins and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Keeping freedom under control. Greenhouse Grower 19(10): 88-96.



Niu, G., T. Griffing, E. Runkle, R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Ceratostigma plumbaginoides. Greenhouse Grower 19(12): 96-100.



Niu, G., E. Runkle, R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Pachysandra terminalis. Greenhouse Grower 19(13): 86-90.



Roberts, W.J. 2001. Let the sunshine in. Resource Magazine. July issue. Pp. 7-8.



Runkle, Erik, Royal Heins, Arthur Cameron, William Carlson. 2001. Horticultural flowering of herbaceous perennials. Flowering Newsletter 31: 34-43.



Runkle, E.S. and R.D. Heins. 2001. Timing spring crops. Greenhouse Grower 19(4): 64-66.



Runkle, E.S., R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Phlox subulata. Greenhouse Grower 19(9): 80-85.



Runkle, E.S., R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Scabiosa columbaria. Greenhouse Grower 19(10): 70-76.



Short, T.H. 2001. How to control energy costs. Greenhouse Management & Production (GMPRO) Magazine 21(4): Feature article for April issue.



Whitman, C.M., B. Fausey, E.S. Runkle, R.D. Heins, A.C. Cameron and W.H. Carlson. 2001. Herbaceous perennials: Oxalis crassipes Rosea. Greenhouse Grower 19(14): 77-84.



Presentations (Papers)



Al-Arifi, A., T.H. Short and P.P. Ling. 2001. Validating the CFD model for air movements and heat transfer in ventilated greenhouses. Paper No. 01-4056. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Both, A.J., E. Reiss, D.R. Mears and W.J. Roberts. 2001. Open-roof greenhouse design with heated ebb and flood floor. ASAE paper No. 01-4158. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joeseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-03232-15-01. 13 pp.



Chen, Y. and P.P. Ling. 2001. A portable drought stress monitoring system for greenhouse New Guinea Impatiens production. Paper No. 01-4082. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Chen, Y. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Evaluation of HSI colorimetric system for intensity invariant spectral feature extraction. Paper No. 01-3108. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Fleisher, D.H., S. Kang and K.C. Ting. 2001. Software for multiple crop production in advanced life support systems. Paper No. 01-4084. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Fleisher, D.H., S. Kang and K.C. Ting. 2001. Software for multiple crop production in advanced life support systems. ASAE Paper No. 01-4184. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Jospeh, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-70501-08-01.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2001. Greenhouse structures and nonmetal control for the gardener. Presentation at Prescott AZ Highlands Master Gardeners Conference, Oct 8. Paper #E-125933-13-01.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2002. Considerations for energy management of greenhouse heating and cooling. Presentation to the Southern Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association Conference, July 19  20. Shreveport, L.A. Paper #E-125933-16-01.



Hsiang, H., S. Kang, A.J. Both, and K.C. Ting. 2001. Analysis tool for food processing and nutrition (FPN) subsystem in advanced life support system. Paper No. 01-3020. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Kang, S. and A.J. Both. 2001. A management information system for food nutritional analysis and biomass production in an advanced life support system. ASAE paper No. 01-3021. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA.



Kang, S. and J.A. Hogan. 2001. Optimization of feedstock composition and pre-processing for composting in advance life support systems. Presented at the 31st International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 9-12, Orlando, FL. SAE Technical paper No. 2001-01-2297.



Ogor, Y. 2001. Analysis of the tomato crop production inside a controlled environment system. Ecole Superieure dIngenieurs et de Techniciens pour lAgriculture, Rouen, France. Report to the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) for 4-month internship program Paper #R  125933-07-01.



Prenger J. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Suppressing disease in greenhouses with dehumidification: strategy for air-heated, forced ventilation houses. Paper No. 01-8016. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Prenger, J.J., R.C. Hansen, C. Glynn and D.A. Herms. 2001. Computer-controlled delivery of five levels of nutrients to container-grown willow. Paper No. 01-8013. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Prenger, J.J., R.P. Fynn and R.C. Hansen. 2001. An evaluation of four evapotranspiration models. Paper No. 01-8010. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Ramalingam, N., P.P. Ling, and R.C. Derksen. 2001. Leaf surface moisture detection using multi-spectral imaging. Paper No. 01-3004. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Reiss, E., W.J. Roberts and A.J. Both. 2001. Design and construction of an open-roof greenhouse with heated ebb and flood floor irrigation system. Presented at the CSAE/SCGR-NABEC Meeting in Guelph, Ontario, July 8-11, 2001. NABEC Paper No. 01-916.



Rodriguez, L.F., C. Finn, S. Kang, J. Hogan. 2001. Modeling of a composting system within BIO-Plex. Presented at the 31st International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 9-12, Orlando, FL. SAE Technical Paper No. 2001-01-2323.



Short T.H., J. lvey and H.M. Keener. 2001. Development of an interactive hydroponic tomato production model for Internet Users. . Paper No. 01-8014. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Yang, Y. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Multi-spectral plant drought stress detection: PROSPECT model calibration. Paper No. 013074. Presented at the 94th Annual International Meeting of the ASAE, Sacramento, California, July 29-August 1. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Other Creative Works



Donnell, M. and T.H. Short. 2001. An interactive economic analysis and business plan for hydroponic lettuce production. Program was developed on an OSUE hydroponics homepage site.



Prenger J. and P.P. Ling. 2001. Greenhouse condensation control  understanding and using vapor pressure deficit (VPD). Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet, AEX-804-2001. The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210.



Johnson-Rutzke, C.F., R.P. Glahn, M.A. Rutske, R. M. Wheeler, R.M. Welch, R.W. Langhans, L.D. Albright and G.F. Combs, Jr. 2002. Light quality effects on the nutritional value of spinach plants. NASA TM 2002-210268, John F. Kennedy Space Center, FL. 26 pp.



Rorabaugh, P.A. 2002. From seed to harvest, Information Sheet  Sections 1- 18, Science Alive Program. January 4-6.



Rorabaugh, P.A. 2002. From seed to harvest, Information Sheet  Sections 1- 18, Science Alive Program. January 4-6. Paper #E-125933-02-02



Rorabaugh, P.A. and M.H. Jensen. 2001. A trial to test heat tolerant tomato varieties for use in desert climates. Final report of tomato Variety trail 2000-2001. October 10, 2001. Paper #R-125933-15-01.



Workshop Sponsor



Ling, P.P. 2001. Greenhouse Engineering Workshop  Environmental Control. Wooster, OH 44691. This 2-day workshop attracted 55 participants from 10 North American states/provinces. Feb 27-28.



Workshop Participant



Fleisher, D.H., H. Baruh and K.C. Ting. 2001. Model-based predictive control for biomass production in advanced life support. Presented at the IFAC-CIGR Workshop on Intelligent Control for Agricultural Applications, August 22-24, Bali, Indonesia. NJAES Paper No. D-70501-10-1.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2001. Greenhouse structures. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E 125933-04-01.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2001. Greenhouse environmental control. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E 125933-05-01.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2001. Nutrient delivery systems and irrigation. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E 125933-06-01.



Rorabaugh, P.A. 2001. Basic principles of hydroponics. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-125933-02-01.



Rorabaugh, P.A. 2001. Plant nutrition. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-125933-02-01.



Rorabaugh, P.A. 2001. Plant protection in the greenhouse. Greenhouse Workshop, Payson, AZ July 6, 2001 Paper #E-125933-03-01.



Refereed Journal Articles (Pending)



Both, A.J., D.E. Ciolkosz and L.D. Albright. 2002. Light uniformity underneath supplemental lighting systems. Acta Horticulture (in press).



Both, A.J., D.E. Ciolkosz and L.D. Albright. 2001. Evaluation of light uniformity underneath supplemental lighting systems. Accepted for publication in Acta Horticulturae.



Cavazzoni, J., F. Tubiello, T. Volk and O. Monje. 2001 (in review). Modeling the effect of diffuse light on canopy photosynthesis in controlled environments. Submitted to Acta Horticulture.



Ciolkosz, D.E., L.D. Albright, J.C. Sager and R.W. Langhans. 2002. A model for plant lighting system selection. Trans. of the ASAE (in press).



Dutt, M. and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Elevated levels of ethylene during germination reduces the time to radical emergence in impatiens. Acta Horticulturae, in review.



Ferentinos, K.P. and L.D. Albright. 2002. Modeling pH and electrical conductivity in hydroponics using artificial neural networks. Acta Horticulture (in press).



Ferentinos, K.P., L.D. Albright and B. Spelman. 2002. Predictive neural network modeling of pH and electrical conducitivity in deep-trough hydroponics. Trans. of the ASAE (in review).



Fleisher, D.H., J. Cavazzoni, G.A. Giocomelli and K.C. Ting. 2001. Adaptation of SUBSTOR for hydroponic production of white potato in controlled environments. Submitted to Transactions of the ASAE.



Fleisher, D.H. and K.C. Ting. 2001. Modeling and control of plant production in advanced life support systems. Accepted for publication in Acta Horticulturae.



Gent, M.P.N. 2003. Effect of nitrogen and potassium supply on yield and tissue composition of greenhouse tomato. Submitted to Acta Horiculturae.



Geneve, R.L., R.S. Gates, S. Zolnier, E. Wilkerson, and S.T. Kester. 2002. Environmental control systems for mist propagation of cuttings. Acta Horticulturae, submitted.



Geneve, R.L., K.W. Pomper, S.T. Kester, J.N. Egilla, C.L.H. Finneseth, S. Crabtree, and D.R. Layne. 2002. Propagation of Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - a Review. HortTechnology (approved for publication).



Glynn, C., D.A. Herms, M. Egawa, R.C. Hansen and W.J. Mattson. 2002. Effects of nutrient availability on carbon allocation and constitutive and rapid-induced herbivore resistance of black poplar: a test of the Growth/Differentiation Balance Hypothesis. Oikos (approved for publication).



Kacira M., P.P. Ling and T.H. Short. 2002. Machine vision extracted plant movement for early detection of plant water stress. Transactions of the ASAE. Submitted for publication.



Mears, D.R. and A.J. Both. 2001. Insect screening and positive pressure ventilation for tropical and subtropical greenhouse facilities. Keynote presentation and Proceedings of the International Symposium on Design and Environmental Control of Tropical and Subtropical Greenhouses, Taichung, Taiwan. April 15-18, 2001. Submitted to Acta Horticulturae.



Siriwitayawan, G., A.B. Downie, and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Ethylene evolution is positively correlated with seed vigor in sweet corn and tomato seed lots with differing vigor levels but similar germination capacity. Journal American Society for Horticultural Science. In review.



Wilkerson, E.G. and R.S. Gates. 2002. Controlled environment system for studying root zone temperature effects on cutting propagation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. In review.

06/13/2003

Dissertations, Theses (Published)



Bilodeau, L.J. (Advisor: Fisher, P.R.) 2002. Evaluation of chemical treatments for correcting medium-pH and resultant micronutrient toxicities and deficiencies occurring on floricultural crops grown in a soilless medium. M.S. Thesis. Univ. of New Hampshire.



De Villiers, David. 2002. (Advisor: Langhans, R.W.) Photosynthetic period and light integral effects on hydroponic production of dry bean, Phasiolus vulgaris, for life support systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, Cornell University.



Enfield, A.L. (Advisor: Heins, R.D.) 2002. Flower Induction and Cultural Requirements for Quick-Cropping of the Herbaceous Perennials Veronica spicata, Phlox paniculata, Leucanthemum xsuperbum, Achillea, Gaura lindheimeri, and Campanula. M.S. Thesis, Michigan State University.



Ferrentinos, K.P. (Advisor: Albright, L.D.) 2002. Neural network fault detection and diagnosis in deep-trough hydroponic systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, Cornell University.



Fleisher, D.H. (Advisor: Ting, K.C.) 2002. Crop Modeling for Multiple Crop Production and Control for Advanced Life Support Systems. Ph.D. Dissertation, Rutgers University.



Goudarzi, S. 2003. (Advisor: Both, A.J.) Dynamic crew performance model for long-duration space missions. M.S. Thesis, Rutgers University.



Hsiang, H. 2002. (Advisor: Ting, K.C.)Top-level modeling of a food processing and nutrition (FPN) component of an advanced life support system (ALSS). M.S. Thesis, Rutgers University.



Kumasaka, K. 2003. (Advisor: Both, A.J.) Canopy gas-exchange of soybean [Glycine Max (L.) Merr., cv. Hoyt] in response to air temperature, light intensity, and aerial CO2 concentration in controlled hydroponic environments. M.S. Thesis, Rutgers University.



Robinson, K.A. (Advisor: Heins, R.D.) 2002. Effects of Temperature on the Flower Development Rate and Morphology of Phalaenopsis. M.S. Thesis, Michigan State University.



Rodriguez, L.F. (Advisor: Ting, K.C.) 2002. A dynamic object oriented top-level advanced life support system model. Ph.D. Dissertation, Rutgers University.



Rohwer, C.L. (Advisor: Heins, R.D.) 2002. Flowering physiology of Hatiora. M.S. Thesis, Michigan State University.



Salamanca, M. 2002. (Advisor: Langhans, R.W.) Product development and marketing of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) fresh produce. Ph.D. Dissertation, Cornell University.



Siriwitayawan, G. (Advisor: Geneve, R.L) 2002. The involvement of ethylene in determining seed vigor and the time required for the completion of germination. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Kentucky.



Smith, B.R. (Advisor: Fisher, P.R.) 2002. The effect of root-medium-pH and applied nutrient concentration on growth, nutrient uptake, and pigment content of container-grown bedding plants. M.S. Thesis, Univ. of New Hampshire.



Wilkerson, E.G. 2003. (Advisor: Gates, R.S.)Media temperature effects on root development and water uptake during poinsettia propagation. M.S. Thesis, University of Kentucky.







Books (Published)



Argo, W.B. and P.R. Fisher. 2002. Understanding pH management for container-grown crops. Meister Publishing, Willoughby, Ohio.







Book Chapters (Published)



Albright, L.D. 2003. Greenhouse Technology, in McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. McGraw-Hill, New York. (In press)



Li, Y., Y.H. Wu, R.J. McAvoy, Y. Pei, D. Zhao, J. Wurst, Qi Li, K. Luo. (2003): Manipulation of phytohormones and its application in genetic improvement of horticultural crops. In Genetic Transformation of Crop Plants. Eds by G. Liang and D. Skinner, Haworth Press.



Palaniswamy, U.R., B.B. Bible and R.J. McAvoy. 2002. Effect of Nitrate:Ammonium Nitrogen Ratio on Oxalate Levels in Purslane. in Trends in New Crops and New Uses J. Janick and A. Whipkey eds. ASHS Press, Alexandria VA. pp. 453-455.







Refereed Journal Articles (Published)



Bishko, A.J., P.R. Fisher, and W.R. Argo. 2002. Quantifying the pH-Response of a Peat-based Medium to Application of Basic Chemicals. HortScience 37: 511-515.



Bishko, A.J., P.R. Fisher, and W.R. Argo. 2003. The pH-Response of a Peat-Based Medium to Application of Acid-Reaction Chemicals. HortScience 38(1): 26-31.



Both, A.J., D.E. Ciolkosz, and L.D. Albright. 2002. Evaluation of light uniformity underneath supplemental lighting systems. Acta Horticulturae 580:183-190.



Chintakovid, W., C. Kubota, W.M. Bostick, and T. Kozai. 2002. Effect of air current speed on evapotranspiration rate of transplant canopy under artificial light. J. Soc. High Tech. Agriculture. 14(1):25-31.



Ciolkosz, D.E., A.J. Both, and L.D. Albright. 2002. Selection and placement ogreenhouse luminaires for uniformity. Applied Engr. in Agr. 17(6):106-113.



Ciolkosz, D.E., L.D. Albright, J.C. Sager and R.W. Langhans. 2002. A model for plant lighting system selection. Trans. ASAE 45(1):215-221.



Donnelly, C.S. and P.R. Fisher. 2002. The effect of high-pressure sodium lighting on greenhouse production of vegetative cuttings for specialty annuals. HortScience 37: 623-626.



Ferentinos, K.P. and L.D. Albright. 2002. Predictive neural network modeling of pH and electrical conductivity in deep-trough hydroponics. Trans. ASAE 45(6):2007-2015.



Ferentinos, K.P. and L.D. Albright. 2003. Fault detection and diagnosis in deep-trough hydroponics using intelligent computational tools. Biosystems Engineering 84(1):13-30.



Fisher, P.R. R.M. Wik, B.R. Smith, C.C. Pasian, M. Kmetz-Gonzalez, W.R. Argo. 2003. Correcting iron deficiency in calibrachoa grown in a container medium at high pH. HortTechnology 13(2): 308-313.



Fleisher, D.H., K.C. Ting and G.A. Giacomelli, 2002. Decision Support Software for Phytoremediation Systems Using Rhizofiltration Processes. Trans. Chinese Soc. Agric. Engineering 18(5):210-215



Gent, M.P.N. 2003. Effect of conductivity and nitrate supply ratio on nitrate accumulation in hydroponic lettuce. HortScience 38:222-227.



Glynn, C., D.A. Herms, M. Egawa, R.C. Hansen, and W.J. Mattson. 2003. Effects of nutrient availability on biomass allocation as well as constitutive and induced herbivore resistance in poplar. Oikos 101:385-397.



Islam, A.F.M.S., C. Kubota, M. Takagaki, and T. Kozai. 2002. Sweetpotato growth and yield from plug transplants of different volumes, planted intact or without roots. Crop Science. 42:822-826.



Kacira, M., P. P. Ling, and T. H. Short. 2002. Establishing crop water stress index (CWSI) threshold values for early and non-contact detection of plant water stress. Trans. ASAE 45(3): 775-780.



Kacira, M., P. P. Ling, and T. H. Short. 2002. Machine vision extracted plant movement for early detection of plant water stress. Trans. ASAE 45(4):1147-1153.



Kang, S. and A.J. Both. 2002. A management information system for food nutritional analysis and biomass production in an advanced life support system. J. Life Support and Biosphere Science 8(3/4):191-197.



Kim, H.-H., R.D. Heins, and W.H. Carlson. 2002. Development and flowering of petunia grown in a far-red deficient light environment. Acta Horticulturae. 580:127-135.



Kirnak, H., R.C. Hansen, H.M. Keener and T.H. Short. 2002. An evaluation of physically based and empirically determined evapotranspiration models of nursery plants. Turkish J. Agriculture and Forestry 26: 355-362.



Kozai, T. and C. Kubota. 2002. Developing a photoautotrophic (sugar-free medium) micropropagation system for woody plants. J. Plant Research. 114:525-537.



Kubota, C. and S. Seiyama. 2002. Manipulation of photoperiod and light intensity for low-temperature storage of eggplant seedlings. Scientia Horticulturae. 94:13-20



Kubota, C., M. Ezawa, T. Kozai, and S.B. Wilson. 2002. In Situ Estimation of Carbon Balance of In Vitro Sweetpotato and Tomato Plantlets Cultured with Varying Initial Sucrose Concentrations in the Medium. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 127: 963-970.



Liu, B. and R.D. Heins. 2002. Photothermal ratio affects plant quality in ‘Freedom‘ poinsettia. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 127(1):20-26.



Mears, D.R. and A.J. Both. 2002. A positive pressure ventilation system with insect screening for tropical and subtropical greenhouse facilities. Acta Horticulturae 578:125-132.



Niu, G., R.D. Heins, A. Cameron, and W. Carlson. 2002. Prevernalization Daily Light Integral and Vernalization Temperature Influences Flowering of Herbaceous Perennials. HortScience 37(7):1028-1031.



Niu, G., R.D. Heins, and W. Carlson. 2002. Using Paclobutrazol to control height of poinsettia ‘Freedom‘. HortTechnology 12(2):232-236.



Ozkan, B., Brumfield, R.G., and O. Karaguzel. 2003. A profile of Turkish export cut flower growers. HortTechnology. 13(2): 165-171.



Prenger, J.J., R.P. Fynn and R.C. Hansen. 2002. A comparison of four evapotranspiration models in a greenhouse environment. Trans. ASAE 45(6): 1779-1788.



Runkle, E.S., R.D. Heins, P. Jaster, and C. Thill. 2002. Environmental conditions under an experimental near infra-red reflecting greenhouse film. Acta Horticulturae 578:181-185.



Runkle, E.S., R.D. Heins, P. Jaster, and C. Thill. 2002. Plant responses under an experimental near infra-red reflecting greenhouse film. Acta Horticulturae 580:137-143.



Runkle, E.S.and R.D. Heins. 2002. Stem extension and subsequent flowering of seedlings grown under a film creating a far-red deficient environment. Scientia Horticulturae 96:257-265.



Sadler, P.D. and G.A. Giacomelli. 2002. Mars Inflatable Greenhouse Analog. Life Support and Biosphere Science 8(2)115-123.



Shimizu, H. and R.D. Heins. 2002. Prediction of plant shoot-tip temperature on a Penman-Monteith model. Acta Horticulturae 580:169-176.



Tavernier, E.M. and R.G. Brumfield. 2003. An economic analysis of the greenhouse, nursery and sod sector in the US. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 38(1):128-130.



Walker, J. W. and J. W. Buxton. 2002. Ventilated Plastic Row Cover Protection System. Trans. ASAE. 18(5):603-607.



Zolnier, S., R.S. Gates, R.L. Geneve and J.W. Buxton. 2003. Evapotranspiration-Based Mist Control for Poinsettia Propagation. Trans. ASAE 46(1):135-145.



Zolnier, S., R.S. Gates, R.L. Geneve, and J.W. Buxton. 2002. Surface diffusive resistances of rooted poinsettia cuttings under controlled-environment conditions. Trans. ASAE 44: 1779-1787.







Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published)



Chen Y., P.P. Ling, and M. Kacira 2002. Let plants say what they need: plant-response based portable water stress monitoring system for greenhouse plant production. 8th. International Congress on Agricultural Mechanization and Energy. October 15-17, 2002, Kusadasi, Turkey.



Donnelly, C.S. and P.R. Fisher. 2002. Effect of high-pressure sodium lighting on greenhouse production of vegetative cuttings for 10 species of annual floricultural crops. Acta Horticulturae 580: 221-228.



Dutt, M. and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Using sequential digital images captured with a flat bed scanner to evaluate woody plant seeds with different germination requirements. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen‘s Association Research Conference 47:352-356.



Fisher, P.R. and C.S. Donnelly. 2002. Development of a financial model to evaluate investment in supplemental lighting for greenhouse floricultural production. Acta Horticulturae 580:191-196.



Sabeh, N. and E. F. Wheeler. 2002. Temporal and spatial evaluations of environmental conditions within small-scale Agaricus bisporus mushroom production rooms. Paper No. 02-. Meeting of American Society of Agricultural Engineers. St. Joseph, MI . 17 pp.



Short, T.H., and I-B Lee. 2002. Temperature and airflow predictions for multi-span naturally ventilated greenhouses. Proceedings if the International Symposium on Design and Environmental Control of Tropical and Subtropical Greenhouses. Taichung, Taiwan. Acta Horticulturae 578:141-152.







Popular Articles (Published)



Both, A.J. 2002. Greenhouse covering options Greenhouse Management and Production April :49-50.



Both, A.J. 2002. How to design a mechanical ventilation system. Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPRO). May:67-73.



Both, A.J. 2002. Optimize your production environment. Greenhouse Management and Production. Spring:46-50.



Both, A.J. 2003. Supplemental lighting. Can it help you grow better crops? Greenhouse Management and Production. Spring:34-37.



Both, A.J., D.R. Mears, E. Reiss, W.J. Roberts. 2002. Greenhouse floor heating. Greenhouse Management and Production. August:60-63.



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Contract growing: Is it for you? CORF News. 6(1):1, 3.



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Greenhouse cost accounting: a computer program for making management decisions. CORF News. 6(1):1, 5.



Enfield, A., E. Runkle, R. Heins, A. Cameron, and W. Carlson. 2002. Herbaceous Perennials: Quick-cropping Part I. Greenhouse Grower 20(1):80-86.



Enfield, A., E. Runkle, R. Heins, A. Cameron, and W. Carlson. 2002. Herbaceous Perennials: Quick-cropping Part II. Greenhouse Grower 20(3)40-48.



Enfield, A., E. Runkle, R. Heins, A. Cameron, and W. Carlson. 2002. Herbaceous Perennials: Quick-cropping Part III. Greenhouse Grower 20(5):66-75.



Fausey, B., E. Runkle, R. Heins, A. Cameron, and W. Carlson. 2002. Herbaceous Perennials: Agastache. Greenhouse Grower 20(9):74-82.



Faust, J. and R.D. Heins. 2002. Late-season bonzi drenches: northern and southern perspectives. Greenhouse Product News 12(9):46-51.



Fisher, P.R. and R. Yates. 2003. Iron deficiency in greenhouse crops. Greenhouse IPM Notes 13(2):2-5. Rutgers Univ. Coop. Extn., N.J.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2002. Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) Program of High Technology agriculture in the Desert Southwest U.S. AERGC Newsletter.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2002. Introduction to Greenhouse Glazing. Written for Chris Beytes of GrowerTalks Magazine for Ball Redbook. Paper #M-125933-01-02.



Ling, P.P. 2002. Applied Engineering. Ohios Country Journal. June issue. p. 29.



Ling, P.P. 2002. Humidity management. Ohio Florists Association Bulletin. 874. 2 pages.



McAvoy, R.J. 2002. 2003 Easter lily schedule. Greenhouse Management and Production 22(11):30-31, 33.



McAvoy, R.J. 2002. Easter Lily Schedule 2003: Taking the time to do it right. Yankee Grower 4(4):1-4



McAvoy, R.J. 2002. Growth Regulators for Use on Easter Lilies. Yankee Grower pp.1-5



McAvoy, R.J. 2002. Maximize Easter Lily Quality. Greenhouse Management and Production 22(12):41.



McAvoy, R.J. Does Biotechnology Increase Agricultural Productivity? College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Journal. 9(2):1,4-5.



Runkle, E. 2002. Grower 101: Controlling photoperiod. Greenhouse Product News 12(10):90-93.,



Runkle, E., H. Shimizu, R. Heins. 2002. How low can you go? GrowerTalks 65(10)63- 68.



Whitman, C. and E. Runkle. 2002. Driven to Succeed. GrowerTalks 66(1):54-60.







Presentations (Papers)



Bible, B. and McAvoy, R. Response of Poinsettia Cultivars to Aluminum Exposure for Post Harvest Disorders. XXVIth International Horticultural Congress. August 15, 2002, Toronto Canada



Braun, M., M.D. Montross, C. Beaman, R.S. Gates, and G.A. Duncan. 2002. Development and testing of a condensation sensor for environmental control. ASAE-CIGR Meeting Paper No. 024013. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASAE.



Buxton, J. W. and J. A. Pfeiffer. 2002. Constant compared to fluctuating controlled water table irrigation on geraniums. Abstract. HortScience



Choi, C.Y., E. Fitz-Rodriguez, G. Giacomelli. 2002. Web Based Monitoring in Controlled Environment Agriculture. ASAE -CIGR Congress Annual International Meeting, July 29-31, Chicago IL, USA



Choi, C.Y., G. Giacomelli, E. Fitz-Rodriguez, C. Pagliarulo. 2002. Virtual Learning Center for Controlled Environment Agriculture, 7th Annual Learning Technology Showcase May 2, 2002, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.



Colliver, D.G., R.S. Gates and E.G. Wilkerson. 2002. Selection of Appropriate Design Weather Conditions for Sizing Evaporative Pad Cooling Systems. ASAE-CIGR Meeting Paper No. 024038. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASAE.



Fisher, P.R. (a) Managing the pH of container media (b) From CDs to www.extension.com: Use the internet to improve your poinsettia crop. 2002. Ohio International Short Course, July 2002, Columbus Ohio.



Fisher, P.R. 2002. (a) Understanding pH Management (b) Is supplemental lighting profitable for your bedding plant crop? (English and Spanish versions) International Plug and Transplant Conference, Sept 2002, Orlando, Florida.



Fleisher, D.H. 2002. Preliminary analysis of plant response to environmental disturbances in controlled environments. ASAE paper No. 02-4076. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-12130-06-02. 10 pp.



Geneve, R.L., R. Gates, S. Zolnier, E. Wilkerson, and S. Kester. 2002. Environmental control systems for mist propagation of cuttings. XXVI International Horticultural Congress Toronto, Canada.



Geneve, R.L. 2002. Using sequential digital images to study seed germination. Eastern Region, International Plant Propagators Society annual meeting. Baltimore, MD.



Giacomelli, G.A. and M. Jensen, 2002. Introduction of the University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Program to students and faculty at Chiba University. Invited lecture at Chiba University, Matsudo, Japan, November 19th via live webcast to lecture room in Japan from UA-CEA greenhouse.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2002. Online Development for State-wide (Florida) Delivery of Plant Propagation (CD), produced by Dr. Sandra Wilson and Dr. Mack Thetford, University of Florida, included invited lecture, video-imaging, and PowerPoint presentation. April 7-9. Video/CD



Goudarzi, S., J. Cavazzoni, and A.J. Both. 2002. Dynamic modeling of crew performance for long duration space missions. Presented at the 32nd International Conference on Environmental Systems, July 15-18, San Antonio, Texas. SAE Technical Paper No. 2002-01-2497.



Hansen, R.C., J.J. Prenger, C. Glynn and D.A. Herms. 2002. Computer-controlled delivery of five levels of nutrients to container-grown willow (Year II). Paper No. 02-4042. Presented at the 95th ASAE Annual International Meeting/CIGR World Congress, Chicago, Illinois, July 28-31. ASAE, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659.



Hayden, A.L., T.N. Yokelson, G.A. Giacomelli and J.J. Hoffmann, 2002. Aeroponics: An Alternative Production System for High-Value Root Crops. Presentation at the ISHS Congress, Toronto, Canada, August.



Khodakovskaya, M.V., Song Xue, Yan M. Wu, Yi Li, and Richard J. McAvoy. Genetically Engineering Ornamental Plants to Express a More Compact, Free-Branching Growth Habit. 10th IAPTC&B Congress Plant Biotechnology 2002 and Beyond: A Celebration and Showcase. June 23-28, 2002. Orlando, FLA



Palaniswamy, U.R. B.B. Bible and R.J. McAvoy. Oxalic Acid Concentrations in Purslane Leaves are Influenced by the Stage of Harvest and the Nitrate to Ammonium Ratios in Hydroponics. XXVIth International Horticultural Congress. August 15, 2002, Toronto Canada



Palaniswamy, U.R., R.J. McAvoy., B.B. Bible, J.D. Stuart. 2002. Ontogenic Variation of Phenyl Isothiocyanate Concentrations in Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Br.) Leaves. XXVIth International Horticultural Congress. August 16, 2002, Toronto Canada



Prenger J. and P.P. Ling. 2002. Closed loop control of plant water stress level using real-time adjustment of evapotranspiration calculation with CWSI feedback. International ASAE Meeting, Chicago, IL. ASAE Paper No. 024044.



Ramalingam, N., P.P. Ling, and R.C. Derksen. 2002. Dynamic segmentation for automatic pesticide droplets analysis on uneven leaf surfaces. International ASAE Meeting, Chicago, IL. ASAE Paper No. 023096.



Rodriguez, L.F. and K.C. Ting. 2003. Flexible Modeling of Long-term Life Support Missions. Institute for Industrial Engineers Annual Conference, May 18-21, Portland, OR.



Sase, S., E. Reiss, A.J. Both, and W.J. Roberts. 2002. A natural ventilation model for open-roof greenhouses. ASAE paper No. 02-4010. ASAE, 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085-9659, USA. NJAES Paper No. P-12232-04-02. 9 pp.



Short, T.H. 2002. Greenhouse designs for the future considering best energy conservation practices. Hydroponic Vegetable Production Session, Ohio Vegetable & Potato Growers Annual Meeting, Toledo, OH.



Short, T.H. 2002. Greenhouse structures and plant growth control systems. Keynote address, Controlled Environment Plant Production Sessions. XXVI International Horticultural Congress, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.



Short, T.H. 2002. Using hydroponic tomato growth response graphs for optimizing yield and quality. Hydroponic growers study group presentation, Toledo, OH.



Ting, K.C. 2002. Challenges and Opportunities of Agricultural, Biological, and Food Engineering in the 21st Century. Forum on Agricultural & Biosystem Engineering Development Strategy, Yangling, China: 36-39.



Ting, K.C. 2002. Research and Development in Controlled Environment Bioproduction Systems: Implementation of Phytomation Programs using ACESYS and CS&E Concepts. Forum on Agricultural & Biosystem Engineering Development Strategy, Yangling, China: 204-207.



Wilkerson, E.G., R.S. Gates and R.L. Geneve. 2002. Effects of Root Zone Temperature on Root Development and Water Uptake During Poinsettia Propagation. ASAE-CIGR Meeting Paper No. 024111. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASAE.



Xue, S., M. Khodakovskaya, Y. Wu, Y. Li and R. McAvoy. Phenotypic characterization of petunia plants expressing an indoleacetic acid (IAA)-lysine synthetase transgene driven by a shoot specific promoter. XXVIth International Horticultural Congress. August 15, 2002, Toronto Canada



Yang, Y. and P.P. Ling. 2002. Multi-spectral plant drought stress monitoring. International ASAE Meeting, International ASAE Meeting, Chicago, IL. ASAE Paper No. 023064.



Zolnier, S., G. B. Lyra, R. S. Gates, L. C. Costa, G. C. Sediyama, M. A. N. Sediyama. 2002. Evapotranspiration estimates for hydroponic lettuce in Brazil. ASAE-CIGR Meeting Paper No. 0243153. St. Joseph, Mich.:ASAE.







Other Creative Works



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Contract Growing: Is It for You? Rutgers University Extension Factsheet No. FS1002.



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Cost of production budget: Bedding plants.



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Cost of production budget: Geraniums 4-inch Pots.



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Cost of production budget: Geraniums-Flats.



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Cost of production budget: New Guinea impatiens.



Brumfield, R.G. 2002. Cost of production budget: Poinsettias 6-inch Pots.



Brumfield, R.G. and E.K. Mafoua. 2002. Agricultural Tourism as Income-Based Risk Management Strategy for Greenhouse and Nursery Producers. Rutgers University Extension Factsheet No. FS1003.



Brumfield, R.G. and E.K. Mafoua. 2002. Greenhouse Business Cost of Production: An Interactive JavaScript Program for Making Production, Marketing and Financial Decisions. Rutgers University Extension Factsheet No. FS1000.



Brumfield, R.G. and E.K. Mafoua. 2002. Interactive Greenhouse Crop Budget with Five Crops.



Brumfield, R.G. and E.K. Mafoua. 2002. Risk Management for Greenhouse and Nursery Growers in the United States . Rutgers University Extension Factsheet No. FS1001.



Brumfield, R.G. and R. Johnson. 2002. Greenhouse cost accounting. Computer program and documentation for use with IBM compatible computers and Microsoft Excel. Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Copyright 2001, Rutgers University.



Draper, C., M. Donnell, T.H. Short. 2002. An interactive economic analysis and business plan for hydroponic tomato production. Program was developed on an OARDC/OSU hydroponics website.



Flahive-DiNardo, M. and R.G. Brumfield. 2002. Pricing your crop. Power Point Slide Set.



Giacomelli, G.A. and P. Rorabaugh, 2002. Greenhouse Hydroponics -- From Seed to Harvest (Video), CEAC, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Arizona (Available for sale online at http://ag.arizona.edu/calsmart) Video/CD



Johnson-Rutzke, C.F., R.P. Glahn, M.A. Rutzke, R.M. Wheeler, R.M. Welch, R.Wl Langhans, L.D. Albright and G.F. Combs, Jr. 2002. Light quality effects on the nutritional value of spinach plants. NASA Technical Memorandum 2002-210268. J.F. Kennedy Space Center, FL. 17 pp. Plus figures.



McAvoy, R.J. Invention disclosures (filed)



McAvoy, R.J. New England Greenhouse Floricultural Recommendations: A Management Guide for Insects, Diseases, Weeds and Growth Regulators. 2003-2004. Section D: Growth Regulators, pp. D-1 to D-36.



McAvoy, R.J., M. Khodakovskaya, Yi Li. Cold-temperature inducible fusion genes used to extend the storage life of plants or plant parts under cold, dark conditions. Feb. 28, 2003 Extension bulletins (major)



Prenger, J. and P.P. Ling. 2003. Dehumidification Decision Support Spreadsheet. Ohio State University Extension.



Short, T.H., C. Draper, M. Donnell. 2002. Hydroponic tomato growth response graphs for optimizing yield and quality. Grower Manual, OARDC-OSUE, Ohio State University. Wooster, OH.



Wheeler, E. F., and A. J. Both. 2002. Evaluating greenhouse ventilation fan capacity. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet I-43, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 4 pp.



Wheeler, E. F., and A. J. Both. 2002. Inlet evaluation in greenhouse mechanical ventilation systems. Agricultural and Biological Engineering Fact Sheet I-44, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park PA. 3 pp.



Wheeler, E.F. and A.J. Both. 2002. Instruments for monitoring the greenhouse aerial environment: Part 2 of 3. Rutgers University Extension Bulletin No. E276.



Wheeler, E.F. and A.J. Both. 2002. Principles of evaluating greenhouse aerial environments: Part 1 of 3. Rutgers University Extension Bulletin No. E275.



Wheeler, E.F. and A.J. Both. 2003. Evaluating greenhouse mechanical ventilation system performance: Part 3 of 3. Rutgers University Extension Bulletin No. E277.







Workshop Sponsor



Both, A.J. 2002. Design and Operation of Commercial Greenhouse Systems. Greenhouse engineering short course with tours of greenhouse facilities. January 13-14. 12 participants.



Giacomelli, G.A. 2002. Greenhouse Engineering and Crop Production Systems. Tucson, AZ. This 3-day workshop and tour attracted 65 participants from 10 North American states/provinces. Jan 19-22.



Giacomelli, G.A., Merle Jensen, Patricia Rorabaugh, Chieri Kubota, 2002. Science Alive Conference January 2  5. Co-Sponsored with Curt Bertleson, Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, AZ.



Ohio. Greenhouse Engineering Workshop  pesticide application. February 26-27, 2003. Wooster, Ohio.







Workshop Participant



Fleisher, D.H. and K.C. Ting. 2003. Decision Support for Biomass Production in Advanced Life Support Systems. NASA-USRA Bioastronautics Investigators‘ Workshop Abstract. January 13-15, Galveston, Texas.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2002. 19th Annual CropKing Greenhouse Crop Grower Conference, Tucson, AZ, November 14 to 16.



Giacomelli, G.A., 2002. Considerations for Energy Management of Greenhouse Heating and Cooling. Presentation to the Southern Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association Conference. July 19 - 20, 2002, Shreveport, LA. Paper # E-125933-16-01.



Giacomelli, G.A., Merle Jensen and Peter Waller, 2002. Curso Internacional de Invernaderos, Short course at Chapingo University, Mexico. 27 al 31 de Mayo 2002.



Giacomelli, G.A., S. Newman and K. Panter, 2002. View from 50,000 feet: Greenhouse Issues of Today with Impact for the Future. Presentation at the Fall 2002 NGMA Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, October 17-18.







Refereed Journal Articles (Pending)



Brumfield, R.G. 2003. Strengths and weaknesses of the greenhouse industry in New York. Acta Horticulturae (in press).



Dole, J.M., P.R Fisher, and G. Njue. 2003 (in review). Optimizing postharvest life of cut Renaissance Red poinsettias. Submitted to HortScience.



Dutt, M. and R.L. Geneve. 2003. Elevated levels of ethylene during germination reduces the time to radicle emergence in impatiens. Acta Horticulturae, (in press).



Ferentinos, K.P. and L.D. Albright. 2003. Modeling pH and electrical conductivity in hydroponics using artificial neural networks. Acta Horticulturae (in press).



Fleisher, D.H. and K.C. Ting. 2003. Modeling and Control of Plant Production in Controlled Environments. Acta Horticulturae (in press).



Fleisher, D.H., J. Cavazzoni, G.A. Giacomelli and K.C. Ting. 2003. Adaptation of SUBSTOR for Controlled-Environment Potato Production with Elevated Carbon Dioxide. Trans. ASAE 46(1): (in press).



Fleisher, D.H., L. Rodriguez, A.J. Both, J. Cavazzoni and K.C. Ting. 2003. Advanced Life Support Systems in Space. In CIGR Handbook of Agricultural Engineering, Munack, A. (ed.), vol. 6: Information Technology (submitted 2002).



Geneve, R. L., S. T. Kester, and J. W. Buxton. 2003. Capillary mats alter the water content in medium during mist propagation. Submitted to HortScience.



Geneve, R.L. 2003. Impact of temperature on seed dormancy. HortScience (in press).



Geneve, R.L., K.W. Pomper, S.T. Kester, J.N. Egilla, C.L.H. Finneseth, S. Crabtree, and D.R. Layne. 2003 Propagation of Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - a Review. HortTechnology (in press).



Geneve, R.L., R.S. Gates, S. Zolnier, E. Wilkerson, and S. T. Kester. 2003. Environmental control systems for mist propagation of cuttings. Acta Horticulturae, (in press).



Gent, M.P.N. 2003. Effect of nitrogen and potassium supplements on yield and quality of greenhouse tomato. Acta Horticulturae (in press).



Gent, M.P.N. 2003. Effect of nitrogen and potassium supply on yield and tissue composition of greenhouse tomato. Acta Horticulturae (in press).



Gent, M.P.N. 2003. Greenhouse Tomato Cultivar Trials in Connecticut 1999-2002. Connecticut Agric. Experiment Station Bulletin (in press)



Hayden, A.L., T.N. Yokelson, G.A. Giacomelli and J.J. Hoffmann. Aeroponics: An Alternative Production System for High-Value Root Crops. Acta Horticulturae (submitted)



Kirnak, H., H.M. Keener, R.C. Hansen and T.H. Short. 2003. Dynamic modeling of tension-controlled irrigation of container-grown nursery plants. Trans. ASAE. (Publication pending).



Lefrud, M.G., G.A. Giacomelli, H.W. Janes, and M.H. Kliss. Development of the microgravity plant growth pocket. Trans. ASAE. (submitted).



Mathieu, J.J., A.R. Leed and L.D. Albright. 2003. A stand-alone light integral controller. Acta Horticulturae (in press).



McAvoy, R.J., M. Khodakovskaya, Y. Wu, Y. Li and S. Xue. Phenotypic characterization of petunia plants expressing an indoleacetic acid (IAA)-lysine synthetase transgene driven by a shoot specific promoter. Acta Horticulturae



Oakley, K., S. T. Kester and R. L. Geneve. 2003.Computer-aided digital image analysis of seedling size and growth rate for assessing seed vigour in impatiens. Submitted to Seed Science Research.



Rodriguez, L.F., S. Kang and K.C. Ting. 2003. Top Level Modeling of an ALSS Utilizing Object Oriented Techniques. Advances in Space Research: (in press).



Smith, B.R., P.R. Fisher, and W.R. Argo. 2003. Water-soluble Fertilizer Concentration and pH of a Peat-based Medium Affect Growth, Nutrient Uptake, and Chlorosis of Container-grown Seed Geraniums (Pelargonium x hortorum L.H.Bail). J. Plant Nutrition. (in press)



Smith, B.R., P.R. Fisher, and W.R. Argo. 2003. Effects of applied micronutrient concentration and root-medium pH on container-grown Petunia x hybrida Vilm.-Andr. and Impatiens wallerana Hook. F.: (B) Nutrient Uptake. Submitted to HortScience.



Ting, K.C., D.H. Fleisher and L.F. Rodriguez. 2003. Concurrent Science and Engineering for Phytomation Systems. Journal of Agricultural Meteorology (in press).



Uno, A., K. Ohyama, T. Kozai, and C. Kubota. Photoautotrophic culture with CO2 enrichment for improving micropropagation of Coffea arabusta using somatic embryos. Acta Horticulturae (peer-reviewed edition) (submitted)



Wilkerson, E. and R.S. Gates. 2003. Controlled environment system for studying root zone temperature effects on poinsettia propagation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. In Press

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