09/05/2025

Dissertations, Theses (Published):

Christensen, E. (2025). Watermelon production in Utah: Exploring biostimulants to reduce water and fertilizer use (Master’s thesis, Utah State University). Utah State University, Logan, UT. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd2023/608

Moore, M. (2025). Food safety in hydroponic systems: Crop growth and pathogen reduction with physical and biocontrol interventions (Doctoral dissertation, Kansas State University). Kansas State University.

Nepal, P. (2025). Effects of plant biostimulants on onion growth and production under greenhouse and field conditions (Master’s thesis, Utah State University). Utah State University, Logan, UT. https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd2023/462

Rich, W. T. (2025). Evaluating the influence of concentration, application timing, and substrate composition on the efficacy of ethephon substrate drenches for growth regulation in floriculture crops (Master’s thesis, The Ohio State University). The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Seltsam, L. E. (2025). Evaluating floriculture production strategies for energy and water resource use efficiency (Master’s thesis, The Ohio State University). The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Subedi, P. (2025). Optimization of nutrient solution management for leafy greens production in recirculating hydroponic systems under controlled environments (Master’s thesis, Kansas State University). Kansas State University.

Webb, E. (2024). Using food waste liquid anaerobic digestate for hydroponic leafy vegetable production (Master’s thesis, Arizona State University). Arizona State University. ISBN: 9798346808312

Books (Published):

 

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Book Chapters (Published):

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Refereed Journal Articles (Published): 

Ali, A., Niu, G., Masabni, J., Ferrante, A., & Cocetta, G. (2024). Integrated nutrient management of fruits, vegetables and crops through the use of biostimulants, soilless cultivation, and traditional and modern approaches: A mini review. Agriculture, 14(1330). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture1401330

Amrhein, J., Rotondo, F., Kubota, C., Miller, S. A., & Testen, A. L. (2024). Diagnostic guide for Pythium root rot in hydroponic leaf green and herb production. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-07-24-0070-DG

Azad, M. O. K., Gurda, N., & Naznin, M. T. (2024). Energy efficiency of glasshouses and plant factories for sustainable urban farming in the desert Southwest of the United States of America. Horticulturae, 10(10), 1055. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10101055

Bhattarai, S., Jha, D. K., Singh, J., Zhen, S., & Patil, B. S. (2025). Supplemental greenhouse lighting enhances the abundance of cis-lycopene isomers in tomato fruits. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 107534. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2025.107534

Brewer, D. S., Walters, K. J., Armstrong, S. P., Boldt, J. K., & Lopez, R. G. (2024). End-of-production cooling alters foliage color, yield, and nutrition of red leaf lettuce. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 149(6), 365–378. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05438-24

Brumfield, R. G., Greenwood, D. L., Flahive Di Nardo, M., Both, A. J., Heckman, J. R., Polanin, N., Rouff, A., Rowe, A., VanVranken, R., Arumugam, S., & Govindasamy, R. (2025). Annie’s Project: Farming in cities and the urban fringe. Journal of Extension, 63(2), Article 5. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol63/iss2/5

Chen, J., & Sun, Y. (2025). Effects of reduced substrate volumetric water contents on the morphology and physiology of three landscape shrubs grown in a greenhouse. HortScience, 60(2), 208–217. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18107-24

Das, P., Barker, C., Park, Y., Perreault, F., Westerhoff, P., & Penton, C. R. (2025). Impact of graphite nano amendments on soil enzyme activities, functional genes and microbiome composition in a soil–plant system. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 109714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2025.109714

Ertle, J. M., & Kubota, C. (2025). Nighttime blue lighting and downward airflow to manage tipburn in indoor farm lettuce. HortScience, 60, 325–333. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18269-24

Hu, G., Kubota, C., & You, F. (2025). Cyber physical biological system in controlled environment agriculture for energy optimization: A comprehensive overview, key challenges, and future outlook. Energy, 325, 136153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2025.136153

Jeong, S. J., Zhen, S., Zhang, Q., & Niu, G. (2025). Lowering light intensity while extending photoperiod at a constant daily light integral synergistically interacts with warm temperature to enhance leaf expansion and crop yield in lettuce in the absence of far-red light. Frontiers in Plant Science, 16, 1529455. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1529455

Jeong, S. J., Zhang, Q., Niu, G., & Zhen, S. (2024). Synergistic enhancement of biomass allocation from leaves to stem by far-red light and warm temperature can lead to growth reductions. Environmental and Experimental Botany, 228, 106024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2024.106024

Jeong, S. J., Zhang, Q., Niu, G., & Zhen, S. (2024). The interactive effects between far-red light and temperature on lettuce growth and morphology diminish at high light intensity. Frontiers in Plant Science, 15, 1497672. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1497672

Khan, M. N. E. A., Masabni, J., & Niu, G. (2025). Cultivar-specific responses of spinach to root-zone cooling in hydroponic systems in a greenhouse under warm climates. Sustainability, 17(3925). https://doi.org/10.3390/su17093925

Kim, C., & Kubota, C. (2025). Contribution of far-red photons to light compensation point of leaf photosynthesis in tomato. HortTechnology, 35, 186–190. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05581-24

Lee, W. F., Ling, P., & Wilson, A. (2025). Enhancing solar radiation forecasting with machine learning. HortTechnology, 35, 491–501. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05644-25

Lin, Y., Barker, D. J., & Kubota, C. (2025). Supplemental far-red light prevents semi-dormancy and enhances yield and fruit quality of short-day strawberry in indoor production. HortTechnology. Advance online publication.

Lin, Y., Kim, C., Bassil, N. V., Oliphant, J. M., Hardigan, M. A., & Kubota, C. (2025). Characterizing the growth, morphology, productivity, and fruit quality of twenty-three strawberry cultivars in an indoor environment with sole source electric lighting. Frontiers in Horticulture, 4, 1621763. https://doi.org/10.3389/fhort.2025.1621763

Liu, J., Zhang, Q., Masabni, J., & Niu, G. (2024). Low nitrogen availability in organic fertilizers limited organic watermelon transplant growth. Horticulturae, 10(11), 1140. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10111140

Liu, J., Masabni, J., & Niu, G. (2025). Intermittent flow alleviated root zone stress and increased organic lettuce yield with the nutrient film technique. HortScience. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18623-25

Machesney, L. M., Dickson, R. W., McWhirt, A. L., Worthington, M. L., & Burnett, S. E. (2025). Blackberry long-cane cold storage and forcing strategy effects on flower and fruit development. HortTechnology, 35, 617–626.

Meng, Q., Ranger, C. M., Boldt, J. K., & Runkle, E. S. (2025). A sufficiently high blue photon flux density can promote accumulation of phenolic compounds in hydroponic lettuce. Acta Horticulturae, 1423, 211–218.

Meng, Q., & Kramer, T. J. (2024). Increasing the nighttime lighting duration can hasten flowering of long-day plants. HortScience, 59(12), 1833–1837.

Menon, R., Both, A. J., & You, F. (2025). A life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of plant factories. Journal of Cleaner Production, 144741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.144741

Moore, M., Yang, T., Douraki, M. J., Rivard, C., Pliakoni, E., Nwadike, L., & Bhullar, M. (2025). Effect of ultraviolet water treatment on survival and growth of E. coli in recirculating hydroponic systems. Journal of Food Protection, 100575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100575

Nepal, P., Paudel, A., Wang, Z., & Sun, Y. (2025). Effects of nitrogen on the growth and development of Ceanothus velutinus. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 43(1), 30–40.

Paudel, A., Sanders, M., Sun, Y., & Dai, X. (2025). Nodulation of snowbrush ceanothus in three soilless substrates. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 43(1), 49–55.

Peterson, B. J., Peronto, M., Fecteau, Z., Hutchinson, J., & Burnett, S. E. (2024). Growth and fecundity of non-native blue honeysuckle cultivars: Comparisons with native and invasive congeners in a Maine field trial. HortScience, 59, 1137–1142.

Rich, W. T., & Owen, W. G. (2025). Quantifying growth control of annual bedding plants with ethephon substrate drenches. HortScience, 60(7), 1227–1243. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18579-25

Rich, W. T., & Owen, W. G. (2025). Ethephon substrate drenches control stem elongation of containerized herbaceous perennials. HortScience, 60(4), 542–553. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18418-24

Ries, J., Meng, Q., & Park, Y. (2025). Potassium sulfate supplementation with elevated electrical conductivity was unproductive for hydroponic strawberry at the original Yamazaki nutrient solution nitrogen level. HortScience, 60(2), 198–204.

Ries, J., & Park, Y. (2024). Far-red light in sole-source lighting can enhance the growth and fruit production of indoor strawberries. HortScience, 59(6), 799–805.

Valle de Souza, S., Shasteen, K. C., Seong, J., Kubota, C., Kacira, M., & Peterson, H. C. (2024). Production planning in an indoor farm: Using time and space requirements to define an efficient production schedule and farm size. International Food and Agribusiness Management Review, 27. https://doi.org/10.22434/IFAMR2023.0038

Veazie, P., Chen, H., Hicks, K., Boldt, J., & Whipker, B. (2025). A data-driven approach to generating foliar nutrient interpretation ranges and machine learning-based interpretation for petunia. HortScience, 60(6), 878–888. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18508-25

Veazie, P., Chen, H., Hicks, K., Holley, J., Eylands, N., Mattson, N., Boldt, J., Brewer, D., Lopez, R., & Whipker, B. (2024). Developing supervised machine learning algorithms to classify lettuce foliar tissue samples into interpretation zones for 11 plant essential nutrients. Urban Agriculture & Regional Food Systems, 9(1), e70002. https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.70002

Wang, Z., Nepal, P., Kelly, M., Porter, A., Sun, Y., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Morphological and physiological responses of three ornamental species to saline water irrigation. HortScience, 60(6), 940–952. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18286-24

Whipker, B., Veazie, P., Ballance, M. S., Hicks, K., Owen, W. G., Rich, W. T., Seltsam, L. E., & Cockson, P. (2024). Coleus cultivars nutritional status as a function of leaf coloration. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 47(11), 1867–1877. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2024.2325939

Xing, H., Paudel, A., Hershkowitz, J., & Sun, Y. (2025). Morphological and physiological responses of Cymbopogon citratus and Pennisetum alopecuroides to saline water irrigation. Horticulturae, 11(6), 670. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11060670

Yafuso, E. J., & Boldt, J. K. (2025). Adjusting the percentage of nitrate in nutrient solution to optimize strawberry stolon and daughter plant production. HortScience, 60(3), 435–445. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18245-24

Yang, T., Samarakoon, U., Altland, J., & Ling, P. (2024). Influence of electrical conductivity on plant growth, nutritional quality, and phytochemical properties of kale (Brassica napus) and collard (Brassica oleracea) grown using hydroponics. Agronomy, 14(11), 2704. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14112704

Zhang, Q., Liu, J., Jeong, S. J., Masabni, J., & Niu, G. (2025). Biostimulants applied in seedling stage can improve onion early bulb growth: Cultivar- and fertilizer-type-specific positive effects. Horticulturae, 11(4), 402. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11040402

Symposium Proceedings Articles (Published):

Boldt, J. (2025). A comparison of photosynthetic light response curves of nine tomato cultivars. Acta Horticulturae, 1423, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2025.1423.1

Both, A. J., Bamka, B., Besancon, T., Birnie, D. P., III, Burgher, C., Gimenez, D., Guran, S., Kornitas, M., Nitzsche, P., Robinson, D., Rucker, W. R., Schoolman, E., Specca, D., Sullivan, K., Ward, D., Westendorf, M., & Wyenandt, C. (2025). Lessons learned from three agrivoltaic installations in New Jersey. In Agrivoltaics World Conference 2024 Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.52825/agripv.v3i.1357

Kim, C., & Kubota, C. (2025). Theoretical evaluations of a data-driven tomato leaf pruning method based on weekly light integral at the lowest leaf. Acta Horticulturae, 1423, 113–119. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2025.1423.15

Meng, Q., Ranger, C., Boldt, J., & Runkle, E. S. (2025). A sufficiently high blue photon flux density can promote accumulation of phenolic compounds in hydroponic lettuce. Acta Horticulturae, 1423, 211–218. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2025.1423.28

Popular (Trade Journal) Articles (Published): 

Arment, N., Currey, C. J., & Boldt, J. K. (2025, August). From the greenhouse to the kitchen: Learn how fertilization methods during production affect plants on the retail shelf and post-sale with the consumer. Greenhouse Management, 45(8), 34–38.

Hollick, J., & Kubota, C. (2024). How to grow grafted watermelon transplants. e-GRO Edible Alerts, 9(1). https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e901.pdf

Kuack, D. (2025, July). Affording to automate. Greenhouse Product News. (Interview with A. J. Both).

Kubota, C. (2024). UV radiation transmission of common greenhouse glazing materials. e-GRO Edible Alerts, 9(9). https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e909.pdf

Kubota, C. (2025). Dish evaporation – A simple tool to assess crop transpiration demand in your facility. e-GRO Edible Alerts, 10(5). https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e1005.pdf

Liebing, O. J., & Owen, W. G. (2024). Boost your roots: Enhance rooting in woody nursery plants with IBA. e-GRO Alerts, 13(58), 1–6. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2024-13-58.pdf

Liebing, O. J., & Owen, W. G. (2025). Clean up your act: Readying the greenhouse for poinsettia propagation. e-GRO Alerts, 14(26), 1–10. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-26.pdf

Liebing, O. J., & Owen, W. G. (2025). Keep your cool: Maintenance essentials for fan-and-pad cooling. e-GRO Alerts, 14(22), 1–7. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-22.pdf

Meng, Q. (2025). Combatting lettuce tipburn with a biostimulant. Inside Grower, 2, 32–33.

Nepal, P., Sun, Y., & Oliveria, M. (2025, January 29). Product testing: Research shows benefits of biostimulants may vary by variety. Onion World. Columbia Media Group. https://onionworld.net/2025/01/29/product-testing-research-shows-benefits-of-biostimulants-may-vary-by-variety/

Owen, W. G. (2024). Maximizing holiday sales: Innovative display strategies for seasonal plants and décor. e-GRO Alerts, 13(57), 1–12. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2024-13-57.pdf

Owen, W. G. (2024). Slime trails and leaf damage: Effective strategies for managing slugs in poinsettia production. e-GRO Alerts, 13(54), 1–6. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2024-13-54.pdf

Owen, W. G. (2025, February 19). The art of strategic crop grouping in the greenhouse. Greenhouse Management Magazine. https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/grouping-greenhouse-crops-guide-operations-growth-mindset/

Owen, W. G. (2025, May 15). Drip irrigation strategies: A guide to placement and maintenance. Greenhouse Management Magazine. https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/drip-irrigation-strategies-for-greenhouses-garrett-owen-ohio-state/

Owen, W. G. (2025, July 28). Perfecting PourThru: Nutrient monitoring strategies for fall greenhouse crop success. Greenhouse Management Magazine. https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/pourthru-method-greenhouse-nutrient-monitoring-growth-mindset-garrett-owen/

Owen, W. G. (2025). Avoid holding rooted cuttings and plugs too long. e-GRO Alerts, 14(8), 1–7. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-08.pdf

Owen, W. G. (2025). Best practices for transplanting plug and liners for spring production. e-GRO Alerts, 14(3), 1–8. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-03.pdf

Owen, W. G. (2025). Proper installation and maintenance of a double-poly greenhouse inflation blower. e-GRO Alerts, 14(5), 1–6. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-05.pdf

Owen, W. G. (2025). Rooting for success: Best practices in unrooted cutting propagation. e-GRO Alerts, 14(1), 1–12. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-01.pdf

Owen, W. G. (2025). Strategies and guidelines for herbicide application during outdoor fall crop production. e-GRO Alerts, 14(28), 1–9. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-28.pdf

Tran, K., Both, A. J., & Kubota, C. (2024). A primer of artificial intelligence for greenhouse control. e-GRO Edible Alerts, 9(8). https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e908.pdf

Wuetcher, L. T., & Owen, W. G. (2025). Managing daily light integral to improve vegetable transplant quality. e-GRO Edible Alerts, 10(1), 1–8. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e1001.pdf

Presentations (Papers): 

Arment, N., Boldt, J., & Currey, C. (2025, July 30). Ammonium to nitrate and nitrogen to phosphorus ratios of commercial fertilizers have limited impact on containerized herb growth [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Arment, N., Boldt, J., & Currey, C. (2025, July 30). Growing environment has a greater effect on containerized basil growth than fertilizer type or concentration [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Arment, N., Currey, C. J., & Boldt, J. K. (2025, August). From the greenhouse to the kitchen: Learn how fertilization methods during production affect plants on the retail shelf and post-sale with the consumer. Greenhouse Management, 45(8), 34–38.

Boldt, J., & Yafuso, E. (2024, September 27). Development of a pH management protocol for strawberry mother plants grown in deep water culture [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, Honolulu, HI. HortScience, 59(9S), S492. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.59.9S.S1

Boldt, J., & Yafuso, E. (2024, September 27). Foliar nutrient concentrations of strawberry mother and daughter plants grown in controlled environments [Poster presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, Honolulu, HI. HortScience, 59(9S), S428. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.59.9S.S1

Boldt, J., & Yafuso, E. (2025, July 29). Increasing fertilizer nitrogen concentration improves strawberry daughter plant quality but does not increase yield [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Both, A. J. (2025, February 5). Agrivoltaics 101 [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 70th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show.

Christensen, E., Drost, D. T., & Sun, Y. (2025, February 11). Biostimulant applications in watermelon production [Conference presentation]. Utah Onion Association and Northern Utah Vegetable Grower Meeting, Brigham City, UT.

Christensen, E., Drost, D. T., & Sun, Y. (2025, February 18). Biostimulant applications in watermelon production [Conference presentation]. USU Urban and Small Farms Conference, Zoom.

Craver, J., Boldt, J., Harbick, K., & Rosado, S. P. (2025, July 31). Short-term carbon dioxide enrichment results in physiological acclimation within one week for strawberry [Poster presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Easter, M., Chen, Z., & Park, Y. (2024). Identifying the optimal range of pH management for hydroponic leafy vegetables [Poster presentation]. HortScience, 59(9S), S272.

Kramer, H., Boldt, J., & Currey, C. (2025, July 30). Increasing micronutrient concentrations does not mitigate high pH nutrient solution-induced growth suppression [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Kramer, H., Boldt, J., & Currey, C. (2025, July 30). Quantifying effects of pH on the growth of fresh-cut culinary herbs in recirculating nutrient solutions [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Lee, W. F., Ling, P., & Wilson, A. (2025, June 22–27). High tunnel temperature and outdoor weather forecasting using machine learning [Conference presentation]. GreenSys2025 – International Symposium on Advanced Technologies and Management for Sustainable Greenhouse Systems, Almeria, Spain.

Ling, P., & Si, S. (2025, July 16). Intelligent sprayer for young plant disease detection [Conference presentation]. OHCEAC Annual CEA Conference, Columbus, OH.

Maxwell, T., Boldt, J., Felix, E., & Park, Y. (2025, July 30). Investigating silicon supplementation for lettuce grown with food waste-based anaerobic digestate [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Meng, Q., & Kramer, T. (2024). Increasing the nighttime lighting duration can hasten flowering of long-day plants [Abstract, oral presentation]. HortScience, 59(9S), S462.

Meng, Q., & Msabila, S. (2024). An intermediate calcium-mobilizing biostimulant concentration controls tipburn of two greenhouse hydroponic lettuce cultivars without affecting growth [Abstract, oral presentation]. HortScience, 59(9S), S237.

Nepal, P., & Sun, Y. (2024, September 25). Effects of nitrogen on the nodulation of Ceanothus velutinus [Conference presentation]. ASHS Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Nepal, P., Drost, D. T., & Sun, Y. (2024, September 25). Assessing the efficacy of plant biostimulants on onion growth and production in greenhouse and field trials [Conference presentation]. ASHS Annual Conference, Honolulu, HI.

Nepal, P., Sun, Y., & Drost, D. T. (2025, February 11). Assessing biostimulants for onion growth and production under stress conditions [Conference presentation]. Utah Onion Association and Northern Utah Vegetable Grower Meeting, Brigham City, UT.

Ries, J., & Park, Y. (2024). How does supplementing dissolved oxygen impact hydroponic strawberry production? [Poster presentation]. HortScience, 59(9S), S274.

Ries, J., & Park, Y. (2024). Will increasing the potassium to nitrogen ratio benefit hydroponic strawberry production? [Abstract, oral presentation]. HortScience, 59(9S), S147.

Romero, Y., Boldt, J., Calvert, M., Craver, J., Harbick, K., Holley, J., Rosado, S. P., & Sanchez, G. (2025, July 30). Carbon dioxide enrichment increases yield without negatively affecting fruit quality of everbearing strawberries produced in controlled environments [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Si, G., Ling, P., Zhu, H., Testen, A., & Jeon, H. (2025, July 16). Automated non-contact disease detection of young tomato seedlings using machine learning processed spectral data [Conference presentation]. OHCEAC Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.

Subedi, P., Yang, T., & Williams, K. (2025, July 1). Optimizing nutrient solution volume for hydroponic production of four leafy greens species based on growth, nutrient content, and postharvest characteristics [Conference oral presentation]. ASHS 2025, New Orleans, LA.

Veazie, P., Boldt, J., & Whipker, B. (2024, September 27). The use of machine learning to develop refined foliar tissue analysis standards and diagnostic tools for petunia [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, Honolulu, HI. HortScience, 59(9S), S444. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.59.9S.S1

Webb, E., Chen, Z., & Park, Y. (2024). Growth responses of hydroponic vegetable transplants to nutrient solution concentrations made with food waste liquid anaerobic digestate [Abstract, oral presentation]. HortScience, 59(9S), S336.

Wu, G., & Zhang, Q. (2025, February). Spinach cultivation in deep water culture hydroponic system [Poster presentation]. North Mississippi PAC Meeting, Verona, MS.

Zhang, Q. (2024, December). Optimizing spinach hydroponic production through cultivar selection and tailored nutrient solutions in deep water culture systems [Invited talk]. Specialty Crops Conference, Hattiesburg, MS.

Zhang, Q. (2025, February). Hydroponic and organic vegetable production [Invited talk]. North Mississippi Research and Extension Center Vegetable Short Course, Verona, MS.

Yafuso, E., & Boldt, J. (2024, September 27). Increasing nutrient solution electrical conductivity increases vegetative growth of strawberry [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, Honolulu, HI. HortScience, 59(9S), S429. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.59.9S.S1

Yafuso, E., & Boldt, J. (2024, September 27). The nitrate to ammonium ratio impacts strawberry runnering and daughter plant number [Conference oral presentation]. American Society for Horticultural Science Conference, Honolulu, HI. HortScience, 59(9S), S430. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.59.9S.S1

Other Creative Works:

Both, A. J. (2025, March 15). Greenhouses for homeowners and gardeners [Conference oral presentation]. Home Gardeners School, Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education.

Controlled Environment Hydroponic Crop Production Workshop. (n.d.). College Station, TX.

Nepal, P., & Sun, Y. (2024). Effects of nitrogen on the nodulation of Ceanothus velutinus [Abstract]. HortScience, 59(9), S180.

Nepal, P., Sun, Y., & Drost, D. T. (2024). Assessing the efficacy of plant biostimulants on onion growth and production in greenhouse trials and field conditions [Abstract]. HortScience, 59(9), S150.

Owen, W. G. (2025, January 29). Pest prevention starts with delivery. e-GRO Blog. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=237

Owen, W. G. (2025, February 6). Avoiding primula pitfalls: A grower’s guide to pH and EC management. e-GRO Blog. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=238

Owen, W. G. (2025, February 20). Russet mites: A tiny threat to greenhouse tomatoes. e-GRO Blog. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=240

Owen, W. G. (2025, February 25). The price of oversight: Avoiding phytotoxicity in greenhouse crops. e-GRO Blog. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=241

Owen, W. G. (2025, June 26). Managing heat stress in greenhouse crops and employees. e-GRO Blog. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=252

Workshop Sponsor:

Both, A. J. (2025, February 5). Agrivoltaics [Conference session]. 70th New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show.

United States Department of Agriculture – Hispanic-Serving Institutions (USDA–HSI). (2025). Meeting at Texas A&M.

Workshop Participant:

Boldt, J. (2024, October 23). USDA-ARS floriculture research update: Strawberries, culinary herbs, and light use efficiency [Conference presentation]. Floriculture Research Alliance, Oceanside, CA.

Boldt, J. (2024, October 24). Strawberry daughter plant management and culinary herb production [Conference presentation]. Root Alliance, Oceanside, CA.

Boldt, J. (2025, July 13). Silicon applications for plant health [Conference presentation]. Cultivate’25, Columbus, OH.

Boldt, J. (2025, July 16). Improving the stress tolerance of young plants with supplemental silicon [Conference presentation]. Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC) Conference, Columbus, OH.

United States Department of Agriculture – Hispanic-Serving Institutions (USDA–HSI). (2025). Workshop at Texas A&M with participation from 29 undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Houston and Texas A&M University.

Zhang, Q. (2025, March). Set up a hydroponic system at your home [Invited talk]. Leake County Workshop, online.

Zhang, Q. (2025, April). Hydroponic for beginners [Invited talk]. Franklin County Workshop, Meadville, MS.

Zhang, Q. (2025, June). Set up a hydroponic system at your home [Presentation and demonstration]. First Day of Summer Field Day, Crystal Springs, MS.

Zhang, Q. (2025, June). Set up a hydroponic system at your home [Invited talk]. National Master Gardener Club, online.

Refereed Journal Articles (Pending):

Brewer, D. S., Walters, K. J., Armstrong, S. P., Boldt, J. K., & Lopez, R. G. (n.d.). Quantifying the influence of blue or blue + red end-of-production sole-source lighting on red leaf lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Manuscript submitted for publication. Horticulturae.

Clade, D., Boldt, J., Hicks, K., Currey, C., Flax, N., Walters, K., & Whipker, B. (n.d.). Establishing leaf tissue nutrient standards and deficiency symptomology of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). Manuscript submitted for publication. Applied Sciences.

Clade, D., Veazie, P., Boldt, J., Hicks, K., & Whipker, B. (2025). Defining leaf tissue nutrient standards and nutrient disorder symptomology of greenhouse-grown spearmint (Mentha spicata). HortScience. (Accepted).

Clade, D., Veazie, P., Boldt, J., Hicks, K., Currey, C., Walters, K., Flax, N., Owen, W. G., & Whipker, B. (n.d.). Refining foliar nutrient standards and nutrient disorder symptomology of greenhouse-grown basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). Manuscript submitted for publication. HortScience.

Clade, D., Veazie, P., Boldt, J., Hicks, K., Currey, C., Flax, N., Walters, K., & Whipker, B. (n.d.). Refining leaf tissue nutrient standards and symptomology of nutrient disorders in parsley (Petroselinum crispum). Manuscript submitted for publication. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

Clade, D., Veazie, P., Boldt, J., Hicks, K., & Whipker, B. (n.d.). Establishing leaf tissue nutrient standards and symptomology of nutrient disorders in greenhouse-grown rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). Manuscript submitted for publication. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis.

Kim, C., & Kubota, C. (n.d.). Data-driven leaf pruning based on weekly light integral: Importance of adaptive defoliation strategy. Manuscript submitted for publication. Frontiers in Plant Science.

Yang, T., Samarakoon, U., & Altland, J. (n.d.). Modified nutrient management protocol for optimum biomass production, nutritional quality, and flavor-related phytochemical properties of hydroponic-grown kale (Brassica oleracea ‘Red Russian’). Manuscript submitted for publication. Frontiers in Plant Science.

 

08/19/2025

09/10/2026

Dissertations and Theses

1. Bowdish, P.L. 2026. Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of foliar bleaching and regreening associated with heat and light stress in Pelargonium peltatum varieties. M.S. thesis, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. Advisor: K.A. Williams.


2. Brozovich, C. 2026. Characterization and modeling of unsaturated fluid flow in simulated lunar regolith. M.S. thesis, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Advisor: P. Ling.


3. Cooley-Sarna, N. 2025. Identifying optimal temperatures for strawberries to increase yield, berry mass, and berry quality while growing in controlled environments. M.S. thesis, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.


4. Elbert, R. 2025. Quantifying the influence of ultraviolet radiation, time of harvest, and supplemental silicon on the growth and postharvest performance of culinary herbs. M.S. thesis, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.


5. Fulcher, K.D. 2025. Flower mapping and sink–source dynamics as predictive tools for strawberry yield in greenhouse systems. M.S. thesis, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Advisor: C. Kubota.


6. Gross, J.M. 2026. Cannabis in urban food systems: Advancing clonal propagation as a foundation for sustainable food, fiber, and material innovation. M.S. thesis, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS.


7. Hammond, I. 2026. Identifying synergies between agriculture and solar energy production: Agrivoltaics as a “win–win” for farmers and the inevitable transition to renewable energy. M.S. critical essay, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Advisor: A.J. Both.


8. Haule, D. 2026. Characterizing distinct waveband interactions in regulating growth and nutrient uptake of indoor-grown hydroponic lettuce. M.S. thesis, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.


9. Hayden, P. 2026. Effects of overwatering and fertilizer formulation on growth, nutrient content, and substrate redox status of Petunia ×hybrida during greenhouse production. M.S. thesis, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. Advisor: K.A. Williams.


10. Hickman, T. 2025. Using food-waste vermicomposting as a nutrient source for hydroponic crop production. M.S. critical essay, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Advisor: A.J. Both.


11. Friedrich, J. End-of-production lighting effects on growth, nutritional quality, and postharvest longevity of leafy greens. M.S. thesis in progress, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Advisor: K. Walters.


12. Liebing, O.J. 2026. Effects of foliar indole-3-butyric acid, daily light integral, and root-zone temperature during propagation of ornamental woody nursery cuttings. M.S. thesis, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Advisor: W.G. Owen.


13. Lindert, S. 2026. Investigation of the tomato microbiome and selected bioinoculant candidates. Ph.D. dissertation, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Dissertation committee member: A.J. Both.


14. Mashiana, H.K. 2026. Sequential CO₂ enrichment and blue-light effects on the growth and development of indoor hydroponic lettuce. M.S. thesis, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.


15. Maxwell, T. 2026. Improving lettuce seedling production in food-waste-based fertilizer through silicon supplementation. M.S. thesis, Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ.


16. Pantoja-Benavides, A.D. 2026. Resource input management in container-grown petunias to reduce water use and leachate. Ph.D. dissertation, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. Advisor: R.E. Raudales Banegas.


17. Satoh, K. 2026. Evaluating vertical airflow fans for hydroponic lettuce production. M.S. thesis, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. Advisor: A.J. Both.


18. Schlink, K. 2026. Evaluating the effects of dissolved oxygen and root-zone temperature on deep-water-culture production of arugula and spinach. M.S. thesis, Arizona State University, Mesa, AZ.


19. Shimoda, L. 2025. Spectral sensing of biofilms in controlled environments in space. M.S. thesis, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Advisor: P. Ling.


20. Si, G. 2026. Automated detection of tomato diseases in controlled environments using machine-learning-processed hyperspectral data. Ph.D. dissertation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Advisor: P. Ling.


21. Smith, C. 2025. LED supplemental light intensity, air and root-zone heating, but not far-red light, influence morphology, leaf color, nutrient content, and anthocyanin content of petunia during rooting. M.S. thesis, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.


22. Tripathi, P. 2026. Transplant conditioning to enhance stolon and daughter plant production in an indoor strawberry propagation system. Ph.D. dissertation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. Advisor: C. Kubota.

 

Book Chapters (Pending)

1. Both, A.J., M.T. Naznin, M. Yelton, and R. Morrow. Applications of hydroponics. In Hydroponics by C. Gómez and N. Mattson (eds.).


2. Lim, S., A.J. Both, and C. Gómez. Introduction. In Hydroponics by C. Gómez and N. Mattson (eds.).

 

Refereed Journal Articles

1. Adhikari, B., O.J. Olorunwa, J. Wilson, T.C. Barickman, K.J. Walters, S. Samiappan, and R. Bheemanahalli. 2025. Morpho-physiological, leaf hyperspectral, and nutritional responses of lettuce to salinity. Plant Physiology Reports:1–15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40502-025-00885-w


2. Ahsan, T.A., M.S. Rahman, and M.S. Ahamed. 2025. Geothermal energy application for greenhouse microclimate management: A review. Geothermics 127:103209.


3. Ahsan, T.M.A., M.S. Ahamed, and A.A. Hassan. 2025. Hybrid ground-source heat pump for sustainable greenhouse climate control in a hot and humid region. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 83:104615. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2025.104615


4. Ahsan, T.M.A., A.K. Thakur, T.H. Rupam, B.B. Saha, and M.S. Ahamed. 2026. Sustainable greenhouse climate management using a solar-assisted adsorption air-conditioning system in hot-humid climates. Energy Conversion and Management: X 29:101507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecmx.2025.101507


5. Akintan, O., S. Babawale, A. Olomo, R. Adeyemo, O. Opadotun, J.T. Ajayi, P.C. Mba, J.N. Njoku, A. Chesang, A. Zahid, and D.D. Uyeh. 2025. A digital twin framework for sensor selection and microclimate monitoring in greenhouses. AgriEngineering 7(10):315. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering7100315


6. Akter, N., M.S. Ahamed, G. Taylor, and L. Cammarisano. 2026. Gradual increases in light intensity and photoperiod enhance light-use efficiency and dry matter in indoor basil. Frontiers in Plant Science 17:1861031. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2026.1861031


7. Akter, N., L. Cammarisano, and M.S. Ahamed. 2026. Interactive effects of electrical conductivity and light intensity on growth, yield, and nutrient dynamics of hydroponic lettuce. Scientific Reports 16:14803. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44508-2


8. Ali, A., J. Masabni, and G. Niu. 2026. Co-application of microbial and non-microbial seaweed-based biostimulants improves salinity tolerance in young watermelon plants through ion homeostasis and protective metabolite responses. Plant Science 371:113337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2026.113337


9. Ali, A., S.J. Jeong, S. Zhen, G. Cocetta, J. Masabni, and G. Niu. 2025. Blue light modulates the interactive effects of far-red light and day–night temperature difference on the growth, morphology, and physiology of arugula and lettuce. Frontiers in Plant Science 16:1721040.


10. Ali, A., M.N.E.A. Khan, N. Dhakal, F. Fiza, Z. Xing, J. Masabni, and G. Niu. 2026. Physiological, morphological, and transcriptomic basis of biostimulant-induced abiotic stress resilience in horticultural crops: A review. International Journal of Plant Biology. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijpb17080074


11. Andrade, P.E., P.J. Savi, F.S. Almeida, B.A. Carciofi, A. Pace, Y. Zou, N. Eylands, G. Annor, N. Mattson, and C. Nansen. 2025. Plasma-activated water as a sustainable nitrogen source: Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals in controlled-environment agriculture. Crops 5(3):35. https://doi.org/10.3390/crops5030035


12. Benjamin, S., and R.G. Lopez. 2026. Interactive effects of air and nutrient solution temperature and CO₂ concentration on growth, yield, and quality of fresh-cut culinary herbs. Scientia Horticulturae 357:114600.


13. Bhattarai, S., D.K. Jha, S. Balyan, S. Zhen, and B.S. Patil. 2025. Blue and UV-B light supplementation enhances desirable volatile organic compounds: Implications for improving flavor in greenhouse-grown tomatoes. Food Chemistry:147590.


14. Brewer, D., K.J. Walters, J. Boldt, and R.G. Lopez. 2026. While end-of-production sole-source lighting at a moderate intensity increased nutrient, water-soluble vitamin, and carotenoid content, the anthocyanin concentration of red-leaf lettuce decreased. Frontiers in Plant Science 17:1699278. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2026.1699278


15. Bua, C., M.O. Ojo, Y. Wang, S. Giordano, and A. Zahid. 2026. A multi-digital-twin paradigm using reinforcement learning and virtual sensing in greenhouse lighting control. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics:1–12. https://doi.org/10.1109/TII.2026.3691992


16. Bua, C., Y. Wang, M.O. Ojo, A. Bashir, S. Giordano, and A. Zahid. 2026. Modeling PPFD propagation and transmittance in the ePAR spectrum for canopy and intra-canopy adaptive greenhouse lighting. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 251:111969. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2026.111969


17. Bua, C., Y. Wang, M.O. Ojo, S. Giordano, and A. Zahid. 2026. Digital-twin-enabled multi-zone adaptive lighting control in greenhouses using reinforcement learning optimization. Smart Agricultural Technology 14:101984. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2026.101984


18. Cabrera-Garcia, J., and R.E. Raudales. 2026. Pipe material governs biofilm development and microbial communities more than organic suspended solids in greenhouse drip-irrigation systems. Water Research 299:125882. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2026.125882


19. Cammarisano, L., V. Correa Galvis, F. Charalambous, E. Heyneke, E. Villar Alegria, R. Sugiarto Teng, O. Körner, and P. Kalaitzoglou. 2026. Short-duration high blue light at night enhances phytochemicals and morphology without yield loss in three lettuce cultivars. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 231:111001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2025.111001


20. Chand, J., R. Reza, M. Chowdhury, J.V. Hager, P.K. Dash, N. Akter, and L. Cammarisano. 2026. Liquid organic fertilizers in soilless cultivation: A systematic review of production, performance, challenges, and future prospects. Frontiers in Sustainability 7:1775182. https://doi.org/10.3389/frsus.2026.1775182


21. Chen, W., B. Decardi-Nelson, C. Kubota, and F. You. 2025. AI applications in the environmental control of controlled-environment agriculture in the digital age. Modern Agriculture 3:e70027. https://doi.org/10.1002/moda.70027


22. Clade, D., J. Boldt, K. Hicks, and B. Whipker. 2026. Establishing leaf-tissue nutrient standards and symptomology of nutrient disorders in greenhouse-grown rosemary (Rosemarinus officinalis). Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 57(8):667–685. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2026.2636235


23. Clade, D., P. Veazie, J. Boldt, K. Hicks, C. Currey, K. Walters, N. Flax, W.G. Owen, and B. Whipker. 2025. Refining leaf-tissue nutrient standards and nutrient-disorder symptomology of greenhouse-grown basil (Ocimum basilicum). HortScience 60(11):1860–1874. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18719-25


24. Clade, D., P. Veazie, J. Boldt, K. Hicks, C. Currey, N. Flax, K. Walters, and B. Whipker. 2025. Establishing leaf-tissue nutrient standards and documenting nutrient-disorder symptomology of greenhouse-grown cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). Applied Sciences 15:9266. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15179266


25. Clade, D., P. Veazie, J. Boldt, K. Hicks, C. Currey, N. Flax, K. Walters, and B. Whipker. 2026. Refining leaf-tissue nutrient standards and symptomology of nutrient disorders in parsley (Petroselinum crispum) and culinary sage (Salvia officinalis). HortScience 61(9):2015–2024. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19507-26


26. Clade, D., P. Veazie, J. Boldt, K. Hicks, J. Davis, B. Jackson, and B. Whipker. 2025. Defining leaf-tissue nutrient standards and nutrient-disorder symptomology of greenhouse-grown spearmint (Mentha spicata). HortScience 60(10):1752–1762. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18721-25


27. Crawford, D., Y. Zhang, and P. Fisher. 2025. Monitoring leaf temperatures and environmental dynamics in propagation greenhouses. Smart Agricultural Technology 12:101638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2025.101638


28. Darby, E., S. Armstrong, and K.J. Walters. 2025. Light intensity and photoperiod: Tools for improving the phytonutrient profile of Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica for supplementing the space diet. Scientific Reports 15(1):27573. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-11662-y


29. Das, P., C. Barker, Y. Park, F. Perreault, P. Westerhoff, and C.R. Penton. 2025. Impact of graphite nano-amendments on soil enzyme activities, functional genes, and microbiome composition in a soil–plant system. Soil Biology and Biochemistry:109714.


30. Eylands, N.J., C. Yue, Y. Wang, N.S. Kaczmar, P.E. Andrade, P.J. Savi, C. Nansen, G.A. Annor, B.A.M. Carciofi, and N.S. Mattson. 2025. Greenhouse and nursery producers have an optimistic outlook toward adoption of plasma-activated water in young-plant production. HortTechnology 35(5):710–718. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05689-25


31. Fulcher, K.D., and C. Kubota. 2026. Identification of critical floral-bud developmental stages in strawberry to predict near-future yield in greenhouse production. HortScience 61:955–964. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19247-25


32. Garcia, C., C.J. Currey, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Photosynthetic daily light integral has a greater impact on basil flowering than photoperiod. HortScience 60(8):1341–1349.


33. Garrido-Ruiz, C., J. Frisby, A. Kaundal, Y. Sun, and M.M.T. Oliveira. 2026. Screening biostimulants to enhance early growth of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under water-limited conditions. Horticulturae 12(4):432. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae12040432


34. Gross, J.M., J.J. Griffin, C.G. Griffin, C. Hishaw, and K.A. Williams. 2026. Fertilization and environment during propagation affect rooted-cutting quality of Cannabis sativa. HortTechnology 36(4):603–609. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05922-26


35. Hollick, J.R., and C. Kubota. 2026. Vegetative growth, flowering, and mineral-nutrient status of grafted Citrullus as affected by rootstock and scion. HortScience 61:912–923. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19218-25


36. Huang, R., D. Liu, G.H. Villarino, and N.S. Mattson. 2025. Genome-wide identification and characterization of the trehalose-6-phosphate synthase/phosphatase gene family in petunia and its expression profiling under abiotic stresses. Horticulturae 11:695. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11060695


37. Inoue, Y., N.S. Kaczmar, C.F. Sace, J. Osborn, and N.S. Mattson. 2025. Evaluation of split-root nutrient film technique for yield and tipburn of hydroponically grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under differing nutrient concentrations. Agriculture 15(13):1350. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15131350


38. Jeong, S.J., S. Zhen, Q. Zhang, M.N.E.A. Khan, and G. Niu. 2025. Spectral effects of green and blue light on lettuce morphology, growth, phytochemicals, and antioxidant capacity are temperature-dependent. Environmental and Experimental Botany:106214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2025.106214


39. Körner, O., S.M. Pinho, L. Cammarisano, J.C. Onik, and H. Monsees. 2026. Productivity and environmental performance influenced by ion interactions and site-specific responses to nutrient imbalances in decoupled aquaponics. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 10:1818697. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2026.1818697


40. Kang, I., and R.G. Lopez. 2026. Growth and development of indoor foliage plants in response to daylength. HortScience 61(3):572–577.


41. Kang, I., S. Ding, and Q. Meng. 2026. Temporally increasing light intensity produces similar lettuce growth more efficiently than fixed high light. Frontiers in Plant Science 17:1763702.


42. Kang, I., Y. Suzuki, and Q. Meng. 2026. A chemical biostimulant enhances growth of greenhouse lettuce, but not some cruciferous vegetables, in aerated hydroponics. HortScience 61(2):307–313.


43. Kang, S., Y. Zhu, D.K. Jha, B.S. Patil, and S. Zhen. 2026. Dose-dependent effects of supplemental ultraviolet-B and blue light on nutritional quality–yield trade-offs in red lettuce. Scientia Horticulturae 355:114583.


44. Karimzadeh, S., R.D. McAllister, and M.S. Ahamed. 2026. OptiDose: An optimal control for macronutrient dosing in hydroponics. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 243:111428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2026.111428


45. Kenderdine, C., and R.E. Raudales. 2026. Continuous recirculation of hydroponic nutrient solutions shifts bacterial communities and induces plant-defense gene expression in lettuce. Applied and Environmental Microbiology:e01647-25. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01647-25


46. Khan, M.N.E.A., J. Masabni, and G. Niu. 2026. Root-zone improvements in spinach through commercial biostimulant application vary among cultivars. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2026.1830913


47. Khan, M.N.E.A., J. Masabni, and G. Niu. 2025. Temperature-dependent effects of foliar applications of potassium silicate on strawberry growth, yield, and fruit quality. HortScience 60(12):2310–2316. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19003-25


48. Khan, M.N.E.A., J. Masabni, A. Zahid, and G. Niu. 2026. Rapid screening of 32 commercial spinach cultivars for heat tolerance under temperature. HortScience 61(2):273–280. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19110-25


49. Kibria, M.G., M.S. Mohtasim, S. Rahman Shajid, M.U.H. Joardder, M.S. Ahamed, and M. Mourshed. 2026. Performance insights into cooling-pad materials for efficient evaporative cooling in hot and humid climates. Next Energy 12:100674. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxener.2026.100674


50. Kim, C., and C. Kubota. 2025. Data-driven leaf pruning based on weekly light integral: Importance of a dynamic defoliation strategy. Frontiers in Plant Science 16:1651174. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1651174


51. Kim, C., J. Liu, B. Bugbee, and M.W. van Iersel. 2026. Anthocyanin concentration across diverse lettuce cultivars decreases photosynthesis similarly at low and high photosynthetic photon flux densities. Photosynthesis Research 164:27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11120-026-01215-3


52. Kong, Y., and S. Zhen. 2026. Rapid photosynthetic induction after short dark periods mitigates growth reduction in lettuce exposed to frequent light–dark cycles. Frontiers in Plant Science 17:1791561.


53. Kurosaki, M., C.P. Levine, and N.S. Mattson. 2026. Discrete blue- and green-light wavebands alter biomass, morphology, and color in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Frontiers in Plant Science 17:1735363. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2026.1735363


54. Lee, W.F., P. Ling, and A. Wilson. 2026. High-tunnel temperature forecasting with machine learning. HortTechnology 36(2):197–205. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05825-25


55. Li, J., K. Zhu, Q. Zhan, D. Chen, Q. Sun, and Z. Li. 2026. Object-centric 3D Gaussian splatting for strawberry plant reconstruction and phenotyping. Smart Agricultural Technology 13:101810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2026.101810


56. Liebing, O.J., and W.G. Owen. 2026. Benzyladenine foliar sprays increase branching of ‘Dragon Wing® Pink’ begonia. HortTechnology 36(4):691–693. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05924-26


57. Liebing, O.J., and W.G. Owen. 2026. Ethephon foliar sprays affect growth, branching, and flowering of ‘Dragon Wing® Pink’ begonia. HortTechnology 36(3):443–445. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05866-26


58. Liebing, O.J., and W.G. Owen. 2026. Ethephon substrate drenches suppress growth but not tiller number of ‘Jester’ ornamental millet. HortTechnology 36(1):72–74. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05803-25


59. Marter, M., C. Kim, and J. Li. 2026. Blue:red spectral gradients decouple phytochemical composition from biomass production in indoor basil. Scientia Horticulturae. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2026.115066


60. Meng, Q., and P.N. Kelley. 2026. Screening surfactant and calcium-mobilizing biostimulant formulations for growth enhancement and tipburn mitigation in hydroponic lettuce. HortTechnology 36(2):298–303.


61. Meng, Q., K. Biradar, Y. Park, and P.N. Kelley. 2025. Optimizing germination and growth of greenhouse hydroponic baby spinach via substrate moisture, active aeration, and nitrogen concentration. Journal of Agriculture and Food Research 17:102530.


62. Miao, Y., L. Thompson, F.M. Urbano, Y.G. Gao, W.G. Owen, K.L. Mercer, X. Wu, S. Ru, and Y. Ma. 2026. Heat stress affects plant morphology, leaf chlorophyll content, and photosynthetic characteristics in Pelargonium. HortScience 61(2):360–366. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19144-25


63. Moosavi-Nezhad, M., and Q. Meng. 2025. A calcium-mobilizing biostimulant provides tipburn control comparable to vertical airflow fans in greenhouse hydroponic lettuce ‘Rex’. Frontiers in Plant Science 16:1701667.


64. Nehar, L., T. Rahman, M.S. Shahed, M.Y. Prodhan, M.S. Rahman, and S.S. Tuly. 2025. Performance testing of a modified double-slope solar still with PCM-filled hollow-coil fins: Assessing energy, exergy, exergo-economic, and environmental performance. SCIREA Journal of Energy 10(1):27–54.


65. Nehar, L., T. Rahman, M.S. Shahed, M.Y. Prodhan, M.S. Rahman, and S.S. Tuly. 2025. Synergistic integration of PCM-filled coil fins and smart water-depth control in solar stills: A comprehensive energy, exergy, and environmental analysis. Cleaner Chemical Engineering:100189.


66. Ojo, M., Y. Wang, C. Bua, M. Sher, and A. Zahid. 2026. A crop digital twin system for predictive growth monitoring and adaptive light control in controlled-environment agriculture. Internet of Things 37:101935. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iot.2026.101935


67. Pantoja-Benavides, A.D., and R.E. Raudales. 2026. Comparative analysis of irrigation type and controlled-release fertilizer rates on the gray-water footprint and plant growth of container-grown petunias. HortScience 61(7):1451–1457. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19454-26


68. Pantoja-Benavides, A.D., and R.E. Raudales. 2026. Water metrics associated with reduced container capacity in petunia production. HortTechnology 36(3):440–442. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05870-26


69. Pardue, J., S. Armstrong, H. Gan, and K.J. Walters. 2026. WicdPico: A modular CircuitPython framework for affordable, web-based instrumentation and control in scientific research. SoftwareX 34:102727. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.softx.2026.102727


70. Porter, S., D. Holtappels, A. Montoya, and B. Koskella. 2026. Causes and consequences of bacterial local adaptation via mobile genetic elements in the plant microbiome. New Phytologist 249:2215–2223. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.70766


71. Rahman, M.S., M.S. Ahamed, M. Sultan, M. Aleem, T.M.A. Ahsan, M.H. Rahman, A.K. Thakur, M. Kashif, and H. Guo. 2025. Present status and challenges with water harvesting through dehumidification in indoor farming applications. ACS Agricultural Science & Technology 5(10):1947–1966. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.5c00269


72. Rahman, T., L. Nehar, Y. Prodhan, S. Shahed, S. Al Hasib, M.S. Rahman, and S.S. Tuly. 2025. Enhancing solar-still performance using external condensers and floating fins: A comparative study. Cleaner Chemical Engineering 11:100167.


73. Rao, X., A. Zahid, X. Ye, D. Jain, and N. Duffield. 2026. Controlled-environment agriculture as urban infrastructure: Advancing a public agenda for spatial equity. Urban Informatics 5:18. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44212-026-00109-y


74. Rich, W.T., and W.G. Owen. 2025. Ethephon substrate drenches influence growth and flowering of two seed petunia cultivars. HortTechnology 35(6):929–931. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05771-25


75. Rich, W.T., and W.G. Owen. 2026. Efficacy of ancymidol, flurprimidol, paclobutrazol, and uniconazole substrate drenches for growth control of ‘Jester’ ornamental millet. HortTechnology 36(5):922–928. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05959-26


76. Ries, J., Y. Park, and Q. Meng. 2026. Active aeration enhances tissue hydration and fresh mass in hydroponic lettuce and modulates calcium-mobilizing biostimulant efficacy. Scientific Reports 16:15789.


77. Rosales, C., A. Rihn, A. Staples, K. Walters, and B. Behe. 2026. Does social context affect U.S. consumers’ willingness to pay for fresh culinary herbs? HortScience 61(6):1297–1303. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI19405-26


78. Samara, O., M.S. Ahamed, and I. Kisekka. 2025. Genetic optimization of fixed-panel agrivoltaic systems using a 3D crop model. IFAC-PapersOnLine 59(23):192–197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.11.785


79. Schembri, C., N. Kaczmar, J. Osborn, M.B. Timmons, and N.S. Mattson. 2025. Evaluation of fish biosolids as a fertilizer for organic tomato transplant production. Horticulturae 11(1):57. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae11010057


80. Si, G., P. Ling, A. Testen, and H. Zhu. 2026. Automated hyperspectral data-collection system for monitoring greenhouse plant health. Smart Agricultural Technology 14:102331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atech.2026.102331


81. Si, G., P. Ling, A. Testen, and H. Zhu. 2026. Early detection of tomato bacterial spot in controlled environments using machine-learning-processed spectral information. HortScience 61(1):14–22.


82. Si, G., P. Ling, S. Khanal, and H. Zhu. 2025. Improving the quality of LiDAR point-cloud data in greenhouse environments. Agronomy 15(9):2200. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15092200


83. Smith, C., E.S. Runkle, K.J. Walters, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. LED supplemental light intensity and root-zone heating, but not far-red light, influence leaf morphology, leaf color, and anthocyanin concentration of Petunia ×hybrida during rooting. HortScience 60(10):1793–1801. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18797-25


84. Smith, C., E.S. Runkle, R.G. Lopez, and N. Jahnke. 2026. Temperature-management and supplemental-lighting strategy effects on the propagation of Petunia ×hybrida. Part I: Growth and morphology. HortScience 61:222–231.


85. Smith, R.E., and D. Holtappels. 2026. The role of phages in plant-associated microbial communities. Essays in Biochemistry:EBC20250035. https://doi.org/10.1042/EBC20250035


86. Soster, A., C. Smith, and R.G. Lopez. 2026. Short daylengths can mitigate excessive stem elongation and promote flowering of Echeveria cultivars under low and moderate daily light integrals. Horticulturae 12(5):551.


87. Soster, A., S. Tarr, and R.G. Lopez. 2026. A single substrate drench of paclobutrazol can prevent undesired extension growth of potted succulents under postproduction low-light intensities. HortTechnology 36(4):565–572.


88. Subedi, P., T. Yang, K.A. Williams, R. Liu, E.D. Pliakoni, C.L. Rivard, and X. Xu. 2026. Impact of nutrient solution volume during hydroponic production on growth, nutrient content, and postharvest characteristics of four leafy-green species. HortScience 61(1):80–90. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18951-25


89. Tarr, S., and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Influence of day and night temperature and carbon dioxide concentration on growth, yield, and quality of green butterhead and red oakleaf lettuce. PLOS ONE 20(2):e0313884.


90. Thakur, A.K., T.M.A. Ahsan, M.S. Islam, and M.S. Ahamed. 2025. Spectrally engineered greenhouse cool cover for energy and water efficiency in diverse climates. Advanced Energy & Sustainability Research 6(12):2500217. https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500217


91. Thakur, A.K., N. Akter, M.S. Ahamed, D. Hebert, E. Ganley, J.K. Gurchiek, L. Cammarisano, Z. Li, T.M.A. Ahsan, and M.S. Kabir. 2025. Spectrally selective quantum-dot-laminated glass for photonic modulation and climate regulation in greenhouses. Materials Today Sustainability 32:101221. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101221


92. Thakur, A.K., A. Ferguson, M.S. Ahamed, Z. Miao, M.E. Attia, T.-C. Hung, H. Fath, A.S. Kassem, A.T. Jailany, and A.Z. Eldin. 2025. Toward resource-intelligent greenhouses: A prospective vision for drylands. Results in Engineering 28:107035. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2025.107035


93. Thakur, A.K., A.M. Saleque, T.M.A. Ahsan, M.A. Zaed, K.H. Tan, R. Saidur, Y.H. Tsang, I. Lynch, and M.S. Ahamed. 2025. Development of advanced photothermal materials for rapid fertilizer-brine evaporation and sustainable water reuse in controlled-environment agriculture. ACS ES&T Water 5(9):5354–5365. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsestwater.5c00452


94. Toro-Herrera, M.A., and R.E. Raudales. 2025. Enhancing adventitious root development in coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides ‘Wild Lime’) cuttings: The role of stress-signaling molecules. Scientia Horticulturae:114412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2025.114412


95. VanderWeide, J., R. Lopez, S. Tarr, and J. Zaporski. 2026. Night-interruption lighting can replace day-extension lighting and improve yield potential in everbearing strawberry. HortScience 61(6):1226–1233.


96. Vogel, G., D. Mulder, N. Kaczmar, N. Mattson, and H. Rice. 2026. Yield and fruit quality under salt stress in Solanum sitiens introgression lines of tomato. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 151(5):411–421.


97. Wang, D., P. Mandal, M.S. Rahman, and L. Yang. 2025. Engineering tomato disease resistance by manipulating susceptibility genes. Frontiers in Genome Editing 7:1537148.


98. Wu, G., T. Li, G. Niu, T.C. Barickman, J. Masabni, and Q. Zhang. 2026. How novel biostimulants enhance resilience and quality in hydroponic crop production. Agronomy 16(8):827. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy16080827


99. Wu, J., T. Li, J. Li, D. Chen, and Q. Zhang. 2026. Horticultural strategies for enhancing yield and quality in hydroponic microgreens: A comprehensive review. Horticulturae 12(5):595. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae12050595


100. Xia, J., J. Hua, and N. Mattson. 2026. Optimizing light quantity and quality for accelerating flowering of petunia with associated changes in FLOWERING LOCUS T gene expression. Horticulturae 12(5):593. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae12050593

 

Refereed Journal Articles (Pending)

1. Akondo, M. R. I., Rahman, M. H., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Optimization of peat-reduced organic–inorganic substrate mixtures for sustainable greenhouse lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) production. Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology, Manuscript ID: HEAB-D-26-00248. (under review).


2. Ayanian, A., Marter, M., Quinn, M., Kim, C., and Li, J. Comparable modeled phytochrome states reveal shared architectural and metabolomic acclimation across contrasting light spectra in basil. In preparation, 2026.


3. Bilodeau S. E., Rahman, M. S., Chauvin-Bossé T., Akondo, M RI, MacPherson, S., Dumont, MJ, and Lefsrud, M. 2025. Casting compositions and resulting properties of porous concrete substrates for hydroponic plant production. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments manuscript No.: SETA-D-25-01649. (under review).


4. Dao, I. J. Hollick, C. Kim, C. Kubota, and K. Tran. 2026. Physics-informed AI control of irrigation: Stable drainage EC management strategy for greenhouse tomato production. Acta Horticulturae (in press).


5. Friedrich, J.R., S.P. Armstrong, W.G. Owen, and K.J. Walters. 2026. End-of-production lighting effects on the growth, morphology, and post-harvest longevity of greenhouse-grown leafy greens. HortScience. Accepted.


6. Jerkovic, E., K.J. Walters, D. Dsouza. 2026. Persistence of hepatitis A virus and feline calicivirus in hydroponic nutrient solutions at different temperatures. Food Microbiology. under review.


7. Kim, C., A.J. Both, C. Kubota, and M. Kacira. An introduction to data communication in controlled environment agriculture.


8. Lindert, S., P. Chiaranunt, K. Kingsley, M. Marvosa, E. Cleary, D. Haft, C. Rodrigopulle, N. Jansma, E. De Smet, A.J. Both, S. Crane, M.Y. Chou, and J.F. White. An exploratory analysis on the bacterial microbiome of a novel, landrace tomato cultivar: Growth patterns, root-associated transmission, and bioinoculant potential of seed-associated microbes.


9. Mamun M.A., Redoy, M.H., Darby, E., Islam, T. 2026. An Integrated Hormonomics and Metabolomics Analysis Reveals Fulvic Acid–mediated Drought Tolerance and Biomass Trade-offs in Tomato Seedlings. Physiologia Plantarum (in revision).


10. Rahman, M. H., Akondo, M. R. I., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Biomass energy in New England: Current landscape and emerging opportunities for protected agriculture. Renewable Energy, Manuscript ID: RENE-D-26-04242. (under review).


11. Redoy, M.H., Islam, T. 2026. Fulvic Acid Enhances Mycorrhiza-Driven Root-Zone Metabolic Reprogramming Associated with Improved Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Soilless Substrate-Grown Tomato under Controlled-Environment Conditions. ACS Agricultural Science & Technology (in revision).


12. Rezaei, S., Rahman, M. S., MacPherson, S., Dumais, W. B., Orsat V. 2025. Novel dehumidification system using vortex cooling and cold plate ice formation. Energy Reports, Manuscript Number: EGYR-D-25-00505 (under review).


13. Rihn, A., B.K. Behe, C. Rosales, and K. Walters. 2026. Does meal kit use stimulate demand for fresh herbs? HortTechnology. under review.


14. Rosen, T., A.J. Both, Q. Wu, and J.E. Simon. Impact of red-to-blue light ratios on the yield and phytochemistry of leafy green amaranths.


15. Rucker, W.R., A.J. Both, and D.P. Birnie, III. Impact of azimuth angle on ground-level irradiance and electricity production for agrivoltaic arrays.


16. Sharma, D., N. Vaze, S. Rahman Pejman, K. Satoh, N. Zuverza-Mena, J.C. White, A.J. Both, J. Singer, and P. Demokritou. Performance evaluation of tunable responsive electrospun nanofiber seed coatings for precision agrichemical delivery.


17. Shimoda, Lindsey, Peter Ling, and Soledad Benitez-Ponce. 2026. Multispectral Detection of Biofilm for Space: Feature Selection and Classification. Gravitational and Space Research. (under review).


18. Si, G., P. Ling, A. Testen and H. Zhu. 2026. A Hyperspectral-Driven Continual Learning Model for Greenhouse Tomato Bacterial Spot Detection. Smart Agricultural Technology. (under review).


19. Smith, C., D. Brewer, J. Boldt, K. Walters, and R. Lopez. 2026. Indoor end-of-production cooling influences foliage color, morphology, pigmentation, nutrient content, and yield of microgreens. Horticulturae. under review.


20. Townes LG, Rich WT, Owen WG. Growth response of cucurbit transplants to uniconazole foliar sprays. HortTechnology (submitted).

 

Symposium Proceedings Articles

1. Brozovich, C., P. Ling, R. Stewart, T. Hatch, and J. Owen. 2025. Advancing regolith-based agriculture through simulant characterization and hydraulic modeling. Proceedings of the 76th International Astronautical Congress, Sydney, Australia, September 29–October 3, 2025.


2. Das, P., C. Burbrink, S. Givens, N. Tucker, and K. Walters. 2025. Air and hydroponic nutrient solution temperatures influence phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity of greenhouse-grown ‘Nufar’ sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). HortScience 60(7).


3. Das, P., S. Givens, and K. Walters. 2025. Untargeted volatilomics of ‘Nufar’ sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) under varying greenhouse air and hydroponic nutrient solution temperatures. HortScience 60(7).


4. Friedrich, J., S. Armstrong, N. Bumgarner, S. Givens, J. Pope, A. Rihn, and K. Walters. 2025. Light intensity during radish and kale microgreen production influences nutritional quality and consumer perception. HortScience 60(7).


5. Friedrich, J., S. Armstrong, W.G. Owen, and K. Walters. 2025. End-of-production lighting effects on spinach (Spinacia oleracea) growth and nutritional quality. HortScience 60(7).


6. Friedrich, J., S. Armstrong, W.G. Owen, and K. Walters. 2026. End-of-production lighting elicits species-specific B- and C-vitamin responses in leafy greens. HortScience.


7. Humphrey, S., and K.J. Walters. 2026. Exploring how time of day affects the impacts of ultraviolet-B radiation on basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) quality and morphology. HortScience.


8. Hyde, J., J. Friedrich, S. Armstrong, X. Ye, and K. Walters. 2026. Plasma-activated water as a nitrogen source: Impacts on growth and nitrate accumulation in hydroponic lettuce. HortScience.


9. Jerkovic, E., D.H. D’Souza, and K.J. Walters. 2025. Hepatitis A virus and feline calicivirus persistence in hydroponic solution. Proceedings of the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting.


10. Levine, C.P., N. Kaczmar, and N.S. Mattson. 2025. Supplemental light-quality control and CO₂ strategies affect strawberry yield and quality. Acta Horticulturae 1423:301–308. Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Light in Horticultural Systems.


11. Redoy, M.H., E. Darby, and T. Islam. 2025. Interaction of photoperiod and temperature on flowering of short- and long-day strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) cultivars. HortScience 60(7).


12. Redoy, M.H., E. Darby, and T. Islam. 2025. Unraveling the hormonal regulation of flowering in perpetual strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) cultivars. HortScience 60(7).


13. Redoy, M.H., and T. Islam. 2026. Fulvic acid amplifies mycorrhiza-driven root-zone metabolic reprogramming linked to enhanced nitrogen-use efficiency in soilless substrate-grown tomato under controlled-environment conditions. HortScience.


14. Redoy, M.H., and T. Islam. 2026. Supplemental light quality and intensity drive flowering and fruit yield in perpetual strawberry cultivars under controlled-environment production. HortScience.


15. Rihn, A., K. Walters, and B. Behe. 2026. Does controlled-environment agriculture affect consumer valuation of fresh culinary basil? HortScience.


16. Schessl, M.C., K.D. Cox, R.S. Harding, B.E. Davis, B.D. Cutri, N.S. Mattson, and D. Holtappels. 2026. Biological control of black rot disease using bacteriophages in controlled-environment microgreen broccoli production. Acta Horticulturae.


17. Tucker, N., S. Humphrey, and K. Walters. 2026. An Ocimum crop: Establishing the foundational growth and quality responses of basil to light intensity. HortScience.

 

Popular and Trade Journal Articles

3. Benjamin, S. and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Regulating potted basil growth. Greenhouse Management 45(11):26−28.


4. Boldt, J., B. Forrest, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Light, CO₂, grow. Greenhouse Management 45(10): 54−58.


5. Boldt J, Brown F, Lopez R. October 2025. Lights, CO₂, GROW! Greenhouse Management 45(10):54-58.


6. Crawford, D., Zhang, Y., and Fisher, P. 2025. Better Mist Management. GrowerTalks. https://www.growertalks.com/Article/?articleid=27757.


7. Friedrich, J., A. Rihn, N. Bumgarner, and K. Walters. Microgreens: What do consumers really want? Winter 2025. 28-31.


8. Kramer H, Currey C, Boldt J. Sept/Oct 2025. pH optima: Understanding the highs and lows of managing pH for hydroponic herb production. Produce Grower, p. 24-27.


9. Lin, Y., and Kubota, C. 2026. Benefits of Using Seed-Propagated Strawberries as Planting Materials. Ohioline.


10. Lin, Y., Tripathi, P., and Kubota, C. 2025. Lighting up strawberry: Dormancy management for maintaining productivity in winter crop production. Electronic Grower Resources Online (eGRO).


11. Lin, Y., Xia, J. (Darren), and Kubota, C. 2025. Some Considerations in Pursuing Indoor Vertical Farm Strawberry Production. Electronic Grower Resources Online (eGRO).


12. Lopez, R.G. and J. Brown. 2025. Reaping the rewards of ranunculus. GrowerTalks 88(11):52−53.


13. Lopez, R.G. and J. Brown. 2025. Secrets for early dahlia cut flower harvests. GrowerTalks 88(1):54−55.


14. Mattson, N. 2026. Three methods to check fertilizer compatibility. E-Gro Food Crops Alert 11(4). pp. 6. https://e-gro.org/pdf/e1104.pdf.


15. Owen WG. 2025. Perfecting PourThru: Nutrient monitoring strategies for fall greenhouse crop success. Greenhouse Management Magazine, 45(9). https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/pourthru-method-greenhouse-nutrient-monitoring-growth-mindset-garrett-owen/.


16. Owen WG. 2025. Test your water-soluble fertilizer for compatibility. Greenhouse Management Magazine, 45(12). https://www.greenhousemag.com/article/water-soluble-fertilizer-compatibility-jar-test-garrett-owen-ohio-state/.


17. Owen WG. 2026. A guide to growing high-quality perennials: 2026-27 Growth regulators for containerized herbaceous perennial plants. 76.


18. Owen WG. 2026.Substrate drenches for CEA crops. Greenhouse Product News Magazine, 36(1). https://gpnmag.com/article/collate-2l-substrate-drench-greenhouse-growth-control/.


19. Signorini, G., Lin, Y., and Krupek, F. 2026. Ohio Urban Agriculture Practice 101: Navigating the Regulations. Ohioline.


20. Smith, C., E. Runkle, and R. Lopez. 2025. Getting the best response. GrowerTalks 89(7):44-47.


21. Smith, C., E.S. Runkle, and R.G. Lopez. 2026. Preventing non-phosphorus related purpling in unrooted cuttings. eGRO 15(12):14.


22. Torres, A. and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Measuring daily light integral for greenhouse production Greenhouse Management 45(8):S11−S13.


23. Vanderweide, J. and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Research brief: Maximizing yield in greenhouse Strawberries. CEAg World.

 

Presentations

21. Akondo, M. R. I., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Effects of root-zone aeration on root development and yield of greenhouse lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Annual Graduate Research (GRC) Conference, April 15, 2026, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA.


22. Akondo, M. R. I., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Mitigating Root-Zone Hypoxia in Greenhouse Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Across Different Soilless Substrates. Annual Graduate Research Conference(UNH GRC), April 13, 2026, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA. (in-person presentation).


23. Akondo, M. R. I., Begum, M., Rani, R., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Time-series root imaging of tomato plants using root imager for soilless substrates evaluation. 54th Annual Macfarlane Research Greenhouses Open House, April 18, 2026, University of New Hampshire, Durham,.


24. Akondo, M. R. I., Rahman, M. H., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Biostimulant (chitosan) amendment for improving lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Production in peat-based substrates. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, August 3-7, 2026, Dallas, Texas, USA. (in-person presentation).


25. Akondo, M. R. I., Rahman, M. H., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Reusability Assessment of Biostimulant-Amended Peat-Based Substrates in Greenhouse Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Production. American Society of Horticulture Science (ASHS) Conference. August 3-7, 2026, Dallas, Texas, USA.


26. Barnett, N., L. Rose, Z. Chen, and Y. Park. 2025. Effects of planting density on growth and biomass yield in lettuce grown in indoor vertical farming (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S481. [oral].


27. Benjamin, S. and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Analyzing the impact of CO₂ concentration, air and root-zone temperature on hydroponic culinary herb production. ASHS Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.


28. Burns, B., V.R. Sykes, K.J. Walters, M. Richmond, J.T. Hayter, and T.E. Yu. 2025. Assessing the viability of pennycress for double-cropping systems in Tennessee. CANVAS.


29. Chen, D., Zhang, Q., Ul Islam, M., Ouyang, C., Li, J., and Qi, X. (2025, July). An AI-enhanced Soft Robotic System for Selective Strawberry Harvesting. In HORTSCIENCE (Vol. 60, No. 7). [oral].


30. Cooley, N., J. Vander Weide, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Utilizing controlled environment agriculture to enhance the yield and flavor of strawberries. ISHS GreenSys2025, Almeria, Spain.


31. Cooley, N., J. Vanderweide, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Strawberry yield and flavor is influenced by day and night temperature in CEA production. ASHS Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Honorable Mention.


32. Cooley, N., J. Vanderweide, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Utilizing controlled environment to enhance the yield and flavor of strawberries. Great Lakes Plant Sciences Conference, Lansing, MI.


33. Das, P., C. Burbrink, S. Givens, N. Tucker, and K. Walters. 2025. Air and hydroponic nutrient solution temperature influences phenolics, flavonoids, and antioxidant activity of greenhouse grown ‘Nufar sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum). American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. oral presentation. New Orleans, LA.


34. Das, P., S. Givens, K. Walters. 2025. Untargeted volatilomics of ‘Nufar’ sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) under varying greenhouse air and hydroponic nutrient solution temperatures. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. oral presentation. New Orleans, LA.


35. Davis, B.D., Ramirez, A.A., Holtappels, D. UV-C and bacteriophage as potential seed disinfection strategies for Xcc infected Eruca sativa seed. 2026. poster presentation at ASHS 2026. Dallas, TX USA.


36. Ding, S. and Q. Meng. 2025. Temporally increasing light intensity produces similar lettuce growth more efficiently than fixed high light (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S272–S273. [poster].


37. Dixant, F. and Y. Sun. 2026. Comparative assessment of salinity stress on the morphology, physiology, and nutrient profiles of three penstemon species. ASHS Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, 3 - 7 August 2026.


38. Dixant, F. and Y. Sun. 2026. Comparative assessment of salinity stress on the morphology, physiology, and nutrient profiles of three penstemon species. Intermountain Sustainability Summit, Weber State University, Ogden, UT, 19 March 2026.


39. Eaton, M., Evans, E., Oliver, V., Roberts, S., Devito, F., Rahman, M. S. 2026. Experimental Window-Type Photobioreactor to Grow Algae. Undergraduate Research Conference (URC)- Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Symposium (ISE), April 22, 2026, UNH, Durham, NH.


40. Ebersole, J., Hui, J., Jurden, E., Pari, D., Rahman, M. S., Devito, F. 2026. Algae-Powered Green Buildings. Undergraduate Research Conference (URC)- Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Symposium (ISE), April 22, 2026, UNH, Durham, NH.


41. Elbert, R. and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Ultraviolet B radiation at the seedling stage influences potted basil biomass accumulation. Great Lakes Plant Sciences Conference, Lansing, MI.


42. Ferris, E., J. Friedrich, S.P. Armstrong, W.G. Owen, and K.J. Walters. 2026. Modeling carotenoid responses to end-of-production light intensity, quality, and duration in spinach. UTK Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement. Knoxville, TN.


43. Friedrich, J. and K. Walters. 2026. End-of-production lighting effects on growth, nutritional quality, and post-harvest longevity of leafy greens. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. Scholars Ignite Competition. Dallas, TX.


44. Friedrich, J. and K. Walters. 2026. End-of-production lighting effects on growth, nutritional quality, and post-harvest longevity of leafy greens. UT Herbert College of Agriculture 3-Minute Thesis Competition. Knoxville, TN. Third Place Award.


45. Friedrich, J.R., S.P. Armstrong, W.G. Owen, and K.J. Walters. 2026. End-of-production lighting: Actionable strategies to improve greenhouse-grown lettuce (Lactuca sativa) growth, nutritional quality, coloration, and post-harvest longevity. International Society for Horticultural Science Hort Congress. oral presentation. Kyoto, Japan.


46. Friedrich, J.R., S.P. Armstrong, W.G. Owen, and K.J. Walters. 2026. Improving ‘Amara’ mustard greens (Brassica carinata) growth, nutritional quality, and post-harvest longevity via end-of-production lighting. International Society for Horticultural Science Hort Congress. poster presentation. Kyoto, Japan.


47. Friedrich, J., S. Armstrong, G. Owen, and K. Walters. 2025. End-of-Production lighting effects on spinach (Spinacia oleracea) growth and nutritional quality. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. poster presentation. New Orleans, LA.


48. Friedrich, J., S. Armstrong, N. Bumgarner, A. Rihn, and K. Walters. 2025. Light intensity during radish and kale microgreen production influences consumer perception of nutritional quality. University of Tennessee Plant Sciences Department MS oral presentation Competition. Knoxville, TN. Second Place Award.


49. Friedrich, J., S. Armstrong, N. Bumgarner, S. Givens, J. Pope, A. Rihn, and K. Walters. 2025. Light intensity during radish and kale microgreen production influences nutritional quality and consumer perception. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. oral presentation. New Orleans, LA. Third Place Award.


50. Friedrich, J., S. Armstrong, W.G. Owen, and K. Walters. 2026. End-of-production lighting elicits species-specific B and C vitamin responses in leafy greens. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. oral presentation. Dallas, TX. Honorable Mention Award.


51. Haule, D. and Q. Meng. 2025. Increasing the far-red fraction or decreasing blue light increases indoor hydroponic lettuce growth and nitrogen demand (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S64. [oral].


52. Holtappels, D. Exploring the plant virome to understand phage-pathogen dynamics and inform disease control strategies. APS Advances in Phytobacteriology Webinar Series. March 9, 2026.


53. Holtappels, D. From biocontrol to microbiome resilience: the role of bacteriophages in plant disease ecology. August 3, 2026. Plant Health 2026. Providence RI, USA.


54. Humphrey, S. and K.J. Walters. 2026. Exploring how time of day affects the impacts of ultraviolet-B radiation on quality and morphology of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. oral presentation. Dallas, TX.


55. J., J. Friedrich, S. Armstrong, K. Walters, and X. Ye. 2025. Optimizing nitrogen fertilizer via non-thermal plasma for lettuce cultivation. University of Tennessee Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment. Knoxville, TN.


56. Hyde, J., J. Friedrich, S. Armstrong, X. Ye, and K. Walters. 2026. Plasma-activated water as a nitrogen source: Impacts on growth and nitrate accumulation in hydroponic lettuce. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. oral presentation. Dallas, TX. Second Place Award.


57. Kasper, K., Y. Park, and E.-J. Crawford. 2025. Effects of perlite content and aeration on lettuce growth in food waste liquid anaerobic digestate (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S485. [oral].


58. Khatun, R., Sazzad, M. S. H., Mia, M. S., Shahriar, M. F., O'Brien, A., Rahman, M. S., Davis, A., and Ahmed, R. 2025. Agarwood (Aquilaria malaccensis) tolerates short-term drought but shows severe morpho-physiological and biochemical changes under prolonged drought. The 3rd International Online Conference on Agriculture, October 20, 2025. MDPI. (virtual presentation).


59. Khatun, R., Shahriar, F., Sazzad, M. S., Mia, M. S., O'Brien, A., Rahman, M. S., Davis, A., and Ahmed, R. 2025. Alleviating water stress tolerance in Aquilaria malaccensis by using Biochar, Bacillus altitudinis (PGPR) and Trichoderma asperellum. The 3rd International Online Conference on Agriculture, October 20, 2025. MDPI. (virtual presentation).


60. Kirchmann, B., J. Friedrich, and K. Walters. 2026. Evaluating the impact of secondary transplant timing on the growth, development, and stress of hydroponic lettuce. UTK Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement. Knoxville, TN.


61. Li, J. 2025. Designing Plant Performance: CEA, Omics and Field-sensing for Specialty Crops. Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Seminar Series, University of Connecticut, September 5, 2025. Invited presentation.


62. Lopez, R.G. 2025. Climate control for herbaceous propagation. International Plant Propagators Conference, New Plymouth, New Zealand.


63. Lopez, R.G. 2025. Growth and development of bedding plants under cool air temperatures and root-zone heating in comparison to conventionally heated greenhouse production. ISHS GreenSys2025, Almeria, Spain.


64. Lopez, R.G. 2025. Michigan State University Station Report. NE-2335 Resource Optimization in Controlled Environment Agriculture Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.


65. Lopez, R.G. 2025. The importance of utilizing root-zone heating when air temperatures are not ideal. International Plant Propagators Conference, New Plymouth, New Zealand.


66. Lopez, R.G. 2025. Ultraviolet B radiation at the seedling stage influences potted basil biomass accumulation. Floriculture Research Alliance. Vancouver, Canada.


67. Lopez, R.G. and C.C. Smith. 2025. Measure light and temperature for crop yield and quality. International Plant Propagators Workshop, Palmerston North, New Zealand.


68. Mashiana, H.K. and Q. Meng. 2025. Post-transplant CO₂ enrichment increases lettuce biomass irrespective of pre-transplant CO₂ enrichment (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S282–S283. [oral].


69. Maxwell, T., J. Boldt, J. Baillie, and Y. Park. 2026. Optimizing silicon concentration for lettuce seedlings fertigated with food-waste digestate. American Society for Horticultural Science, Dallas, TX, Aug. 7, 2026.


70. Maxwell, T., Y. Park, J. Boldt, and E. Felix. 2025. Investigating silicon supplementation for lettuce grown with food waste-based anaerobic digestate (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S188. [oral].


71. McCann, T.S. and Q. Meng. 2025. Temporal light quality or intensity alternations elicit sequence-dependent intermediate lettuce growth compared to fixed lighting (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S272. [poster].


72. McGonagle, Q. and C. Kim. 2026. Canopy Management Affects Marketable Yield in Greenhouse-Grown Strawberries (Conference oral presentation). ASHS Annual Conference, Aug 6, Dallas, TX.


73. Meng, Q. and Y. Suzuki. 2025. A chemical biostimulant enhances growth of greenhouse lettuce, but not other leafy greens, in aerated hydroponics (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S278. [oral].


74. Mohamed, A., Y. Sun, J. Norton, and D.T. Drost. 2026. Effects of biostimulants on onion and watermelon seedling growth and development. ASHS Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, 3 - 7 August 2026.


75. Mohamed, A, Y. Sun, J. Norton, and D.T. Drost. 2026. Effects of biostimulants on onion and watermelon seedling growth and development. USU Student Research Symposium, Utah State University, Logan, UT, 7 April 2026.


76. Moosavi-Nezhad, M. and Q. Meng. 2025. A calcium-mobilizing biostimulant prevents tipburn in greenhouse hydroponic lettuce ‘Rex’ as an alternative to vertical airflow fans (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S280–S281. [oral].


77. Pace, A., J. DelConte, O. Aduama, G. Annor, Y. Zou, A.V. Mantri, and N. Mattson. 2026. Priming with Plasma: Enhancing Spinach Germination through Seed Soaking. Abstract and poster at Annual ASHS Conference. Dallas, TX, August 3-7, 2026.


78. Pace, A., O. Aduama, G. Annor, N. Kaczmar, and N. Mattson. 2026. Charged Up and Growing: Tomato Seedling Responses to Plasma-Enhanced Water. Abstract and presentation at Annual ASHS Conference. Dallas, TX, August 3-7, 2026.


79. Plourde M. and Kim, C. 2026. Fewer leaf pruning did not alter cumulative yield but saved labor expense (poster presentation). ASHS Annual Conference, Aug 6, Dallas, TX.


80. Rahman, M. H., Akondo, M. R. I., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Deep water culture hydroponic lettuce production using different pH levels with aeration, non-aeration, and nutrient circulation systems. Annual Graduate Research Conference (GRC), April 13, 2026, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA. (in-person presentation).


81. Rahman, M. H., Akondo, M. R. I., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Dual-path compost heat recovery system incorporating biofiltration and heat pump for hydroponic production. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 12-15, Indianapolis, Indiana. (in-person presentation).


82. Rahman, M. H., Akondo, M. R. I., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Experimental assessment of winter greenhouse heating demand in a cold-climate region. AgInnovation Northeast Graduate and Postdoctoral Forum, May 26-28, 2026, New Brunswick, NJ. (in-person presentation).


83. Rahman, M. H., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Optimizing pH and oxygen dynamics in deep-water culture hydroponic lettuce for sustainable controlled-environment agriculture. Annual Graduate Research (GRC) Conference, April 15, 2026, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH, USA.


84. Raudales, RE. 2026. Managing the Rootzone. Connecticut Greenhouse Growers’ Association Winter Meeting. Cheshire, CT 14 Jan 2026.


85. Raudales, RE. “Identificación de enfermedades en cultivos ornamentales comúnmente producidos en invernaderos” Northeast Greenhouse Conference. Manchester, New Hampshire. 11 Nov 2025.


86. Raudales, RE. “Water Treatments Theory and Practice” Northeast Greenhouse Conference. Manchester, New Hampshire. 11 Nov 2025.


87. Redoy, M.H., Darby, E., Islam, T. 2025. Interaction of Photoperiod and Temperature on Flowering of Short- and Long-day Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) Cultivar. ASHS Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.


88. Redoy, M.H., Darby, E., Islam, T. 2025. Unraveling the Hormonal Regulation of Flowering in Perpetual Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) Cultivars. ASHS Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA.


89. Redoy, M.H., Islam, T. 2026. Fulvic Acid Amplifies Mycorrhiza-Driven Root-Zone Metabolic Reprogramming Linked to Enhanced Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Soilless Substrate-Grown Tomato under Controlled-Environment Conditions. ASHS Annual Conference. Dallas, TX.


90. Redoy, M.H., Islam, T. 2026. Supplemental Light Quality and Intensity Drive Flowering and Fruit Yield in Perpetual Strawberry Cultivars Under Controlled Environment System. ASHS Annual Conference. Dallas, TX.


91. Ries, J. and Q. Meng. 2025. Active aeration increases biomass by enhancing water uptake in greenhouse hydroponic lettuce and influences efficacy of a calcium-mobilizing biostimulant (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S169. [poster].


92. Rihn, A., K. Walters, and B. Behe. 2026. Does controlled environment agriculture impact consumer value of fresh culinary basil?. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. poster presentation. Dallas, TX.


93. River, D., R.G. Lopez, and M. Hausbeck. 2025. Evaluating nighttime application of different light qualities from low intensity LEDs and biorational products to suppress downy mildew on impatiens. ISHS GreenSys2025, Almeria, Spain.


94. Rose, E. and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Night interruption UV-A radiation influences plant architecture and biomass accumulation of potted spearmint and greek oregano. ASHS Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Third Place Award.


95. Schessl, M.C., Cox, K.D., Harding, R.S., Davis, B.E., Cutri, B.D, Mattson, N.S., Holtappels, D. Biological control of black rot disease using bacteriophage in controlled environment agriculture microgreen broccoli production. 2026. poster presentation at Plant Health 2026. Providence, RI USA.


96. Schlink, K., Z. Chen, Y. Park, and N. Adams. 2025. Evaluating the impact of aeration location and method on root zone dissolved oxygen and growth of arugula and spinach in deep-water culture systems (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S482. [oral].


97. Shelley, K., and Rahman, M. S. 2026. Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) in Bio-Restoration Integrated Coastal Substrate (BRICS): Restoring the New England Coastline. COLSA Undergraduate Research Conference, April 25, 2026, UNH, Durham, NH.


98. Smith, C.C., E.S. Runkle, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. LED supplemental light intensity and root-zone heating, but not far-red light, influence morphology, leaf color, and anthocyanin concentration of Petunia ×hybrida during rooting. Great Lakes Plant Sciences Conference, Lansing, MI.


99. Smith, C.C., E.S. Runkle, N. Jahnke, and R.G. Lopez. 2025. Temperature management and supplemental lighting strategy effects on the coloration and morphology of petunia ×hybrida. ASHS Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Third Place Award.


100. Tucker, N., D. Vitello, S. Humphrey, T. Islam, and K. Walters. 2026. The effects of space travel on seed germination and plant stress responses. UT Student Space Technology Conference. Knoxville, TN.


101. Tucker, N., S. Humphrey, and K. Walters. 2025. Effect of light intensity on morphology and physiology of hydroponic basil. University of Tennessee Plant Sciences Department Undergraduate oral presentation Competition. Knoxville, TN.


102. Tucker, N., S. Humphrey, and K. Walters. 2026. An Ocimum crop: Establishing the foundational growth and quality response of basil to light intensity. American Society for Horticultural Science annual conference. oral presentation. Dallas, TX. First Place Award.


103. Tucker, N., S. Humphrey, and K. Walters. 2026. Effect of light quantity on morphology and physiology of hydroponic basil. UTK Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement. Knoxville, TN. Second Place Award.


104. Walters, K.J. 2025. Controlled Environment Plant Physiology at the University of Tennessee. NE2335: Resource Optimization in Controlled Environment Agriculture. Dallas, TX.


105. Williams, K., and Y. Park. 2025. Incorporating a “Food Waste as Fertilizer” module into instruction of horticulture courses (abstr). HortScience 60(7S):S259. [oral].


106. Wu, G., Wu, J., Li, T., and Zhang, Q. (2025, July). Optimizing Hydroponic Lettuce Production in Mississippi Through Cultivar Selection, System Comparison, and Biostimulant. In HORTSCIENCE (Vol. 60, No. 7). [oral].


107. Wu, J., Li, T., Zhang, Q., Wu, G., and Bi, G. (2025, July). Short-Term Cold Treatment Improved Microgreen Nutritional Quality. In HORTSCIENCE (Vol. 60, No. 7\). [oral].

 

Other Creative Works

1. Birnie, D.P. III, A.J. Both, D. Ward, and W.R. Rucker. 2025. Impact of azimuth angle on energy production of an agrivoltaic array. Information Sheet 2025-02. Available at: https://agrivoltaics.rutgers.edu.


2. Birnie, D.P. III, and A.J. Both. 2025. Energy generation data for three agrivoltaics sites in New Jersey. Information Sheet 2025-01. Available at: https://agrivoltaics.rutgers.edu.


3. Both, A.J. 2025. Questions farmers and landowners should ask solar developers when considering an agrivoltaic installation. Information Sheet 2025-04. Available at: https://agrivoltaics.rutgers.edu.


4. Both, A.J. and D.P. Birnie, III. 2025. Key dimensions and calculations for agrivoltaic installations. Information Sheet 2025-03. Available at: https://agrivoltaics.rutgers.edu.


5. CEE Lab Digital Twin of Indoor Farming - ongoing development of a digital representation and monitoring/control platform for indoor crop production systems.


6. Eddy, R. and A.J. Both. 2025. Accelerating the adoption of high-tech production in U.S. greenhouses. Resource Innovation Institute. 54 pp. Available at: https://resourceinnovation.org/.


7. Hydroponic basil deep-water-culture laboratory protocol and student dataset comparing nutrient-solution pH effects across three basil cultivars.


8. Kubota, C. 2026. Considerations for lowering pH to suppress root rot diseases in hydroponics. eGro Edible Alerts. Vol 11.5 https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e1105.pdf.


9. Kubota, C. 2026. Understanding direct vs. diffuse light in the greenhouse environment. eGro Edible Alerts. Vol 11.3 https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e1103.pdf.


10. Liebing O J, Owen WG. 2026. A less than Ilex-cellent situation: Strategies to treat spider mite infestation in holly. e-GRO Alert 15(2):1–7. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2026-15-02.pdf.


11. Lin Y. (2025) “Urban Ag Ohio” on Instagram [website].


12. Lin Y, Fox, J. 2025. Ohio Urban Ag Resource Hub [website].


13. Ling P. Online Lecturer. Introduction to Greenhouse Environmental Control for Crop Production. ADVANCEA Academy online education. 1/8-4/2, 2026.


14. Ling P. Online Lecturer. Using Artificial Intelligence to Empower Greenhouse Operations. ADVANCEA Academy online education. 10/15-10/29, 2026.


15. Owen, G. 2026. Ironing out chlorosis: Selecting and applying iron chelates correctly. e-GRO Alert 15(9):1–11. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2026-15-09.pdf.


16. Owen WG. 2025. Preseason checklist for greenhouse unit heaters. e-GRO Alert 14(45):1–6.


17. Owen WG. 2025. Seal the leaks and save the heat: Managing cold air infiltration in winter production. e-GRO Alert 14(49):1–8. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2025-14-49.pdf.


18. Owen WG. 2026. Pinch or spray? Timing branching in spring crops. e-GRO Alert 15(16):1–4. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2026-15-16.pdf.


19. Owen WG. 2026. Preventing algae problems in plug production [Online post]. e-GRO Blogs. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=260.


20. Owen WG. 2026. Preventing Bato bucket drain clogs in hydroponic greenhouse vegetable production [Online post]. e-GRO Blogs. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=261.


21. Owen WG. 2026. Proper plant clip positioning prevents flower and fruit injury in high-wire crops. e-GRO Alert 11(2):1–4. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e1102.pdf.


22. Owen WG. 2026. Root-zone heat matters during propagation [Online post]. e-GRO Blogs. https://www.egroblog.com/showblog.php?ID=262.


23. Owen WG. 2026. Space spring crops before stretch starts. e-GRO Alert 15(15):1–5. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2026-15-15.pdf.


24. Owen WG. 2026. Uniform crops start with uniform watering. e-GRO Alert 15(11):1–12. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/2026-15-11.pdf.


25. Owen WG. 2026. Vivipary in greenhouse tomatoes. e-GRO Alert 11(1):1–4. https://www.e-gro.org/pdf/e1101.pdf.


26. Reusable instructional modules: Disease Management in CEA (March 25, 2026); Pest Management in CEA (April 6, 2026); and Global Challenges in CEA and Greenhouse Production (April 29, 2026).


27. Revised Spring 2026 STOCKSCH 335 controlled-environment agriculture curriculum, including light management; crop selection and scheduling; irrigation and fertilization; pH/EC and nutrient-solution laboratories; disease and pest IPM; automation; sustainability; economics; and global CEA challenges.


28. Smith, T., M. Westendorf, A.J. Both, and C. Williams. 2026. Benefits, drawbacks, and challenges of combining animal husbandry with agrivoltaics. Information Sheet 2026-02. Available at: https://agrivoltaics.rutgers.edu.


29. Smith, T., M. Westendorf, A.J. Both, and C. Williams. 2026. Combining animal husbandry with agrivoltaics. Information sheet 2026-03. Available at: https://agrivoltaics.rutgers.edu.


30. Walters, K.J. and S. Humphrey. Hydro How To. Hort Hops and Crops Field Day. October 18, 2025. Knoxville, TN. Invited Presentation.


31. Walters, K.J. Beyond Earth: Controlled Environment Agriculture for a Sustainable Food System. PechaKucha Night Knoxville. November 6, 2025. Knoxville, TN. Invited Presentation.


32. Walters, K.J. Controlled Environment Agriculture: A Tool to Feed Humans on Earth and Beyond. University of Tennessee Mic/Nite. November 5, 2025. Knoxville, TN. Invited Presentation.


33. Walters, K.J. Controlled Environment Agriculture: From Earth to Mars. Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Sciences Seminar. February 4, 2026. Virtual. Invited Presentation.


34. Walters, K.J. Controlled Environment Plant Physiology Lab. UT Center for Planetary Science and Exploration. October 21, 2025. Knoxville, TN. Invited Presentation.


35. Walters, K.J. Controlling the Environment to Improve Yield, Nutrition, and Flavor. NASA and Fairchild Botanical Gardens Growing Beyond Earth: Chat with a Scientist. December 17, 2025. Virtual. Invited Presentation.


36. Walters, K.J. From Physiology to Profitability: Advancing Controlled Environment Agriculture. Joint Directors Meeting AgInnovation South. March 24, 2026. Invited Presentation.


37. Walters, K.J. Herb and Microgreen Production in CEA. University of Arizona Controlled Environment Short Course. April 17, 2026. Tucson, AZ. Invited Presentation.


38. Walters, K.J. Lighting and Environmental Control. Pennsylvania State University Basics of Hydroponic Production webinar series. February 5, 2026. Virtual. Invited Presentation.


39. Walters, K.J. Strong Starts in Herb Production. Indoor Ag Science Café. August 19, 2025. Virtual. Invited Presentation.

 

Workshop Sponsor

1. Both, A.J. 2026. Greenhouses and High Tunnels. Hosted a session at the 71st New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show. January 21.


2. Dickson, R. and R.E. Raudales. Root Alliance: Innovating Root Zone Solutions for Controlled Environment Horticulture. National webinar series, June 9–August 7, 2025; 4 sessions, 90 participants, reaching 360 participant contacts.


3. Krasnow, C. and R.E. Raudales. Bedding Plant Meeting. New Haven, CT, February 18, 2025. In-state workshop; 3 sessions, 25 participants, reaching 75 participant contacts.


4. Mattson, N., C. Villouta, and R.E. Raudales. Northeast Greenhouse Conference. Manchester, NH, November 8–9, 2025. Regional conference; 44 participants, with 650 total contact hours.


5. Raudales, R.E. and N. Granda. Webinar Series for the Spanish-Speaking Green-Industry Workforce. National webinar series; 4 sessions, 181 participants, reaching 724 participant contacts.


6. Raudales, R.E., N. Granda, and C. Krasnow. Greenhouse Biological Control Conference. New Haven, CT, September 18, 2025. In-state workshop; 6 sessions, 78 participants, reaching 468 participant contacts.

 

Workshop Participant

1. A total of 10 growers from Mississippi participated in the Hands-on Hydroponic Workshop at the 2026 Specialty Crop Conference in Raymond, MS.


2. Ling P. Panelist. OHCEAC Annual CEA Conference. Columbus, OH. 7/15/2026. Panelist. Organizer: C. Kubota).