Projects

YIELD AND QUALITY OF VEGETABLE CROPS IN CONVENTIONAL AND ORGANIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409960

SUITABLE WATERMELON VARIETIES, WEED MANAGEMENT, AND SOIL CONDITION IMPROVEMENT IN ORGANIC PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 409392

Publications

In-row spacing, plant development and yield in non-pungent jalapeno pepper - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Jul-08)

A living demonstration of certified organic farming by Oklahoma State University and USDA, Agricultural Research Service - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Shrefler, J.W., Taylor, M.J., Davis, A.R., Roberts, B.W., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Bruton, B.D., Fish, W.W. 2008. A living demonstration of certified organic farming by Oklahoma State University and USDA, Agricultural Research Service [abstract]. Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies Joint Meeting. Houston, TX. October 5-9, 2008. 622:6.

Plant density and N fertilizer rate on yield and nutrient content of onion developed from greenhouse grown transplants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2008. Plant density and N fertilizer rate on yield and nutrient content of onion developed from greenhouse grown transplants. HortScience. 43(6):1759-1764.

A review of production systems on watermelon quality - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Lopez Galarza, S., Sakata, Y. 2008. A review of production systems on watermelon quality. In: Pitrat, M., editor. Cucurbitaceae 2008, Proceedings of the IXth EUCARPIA, May 21-24, 2008, Avignon, France. p. 515-520.

Plant response of onion cultivars developed from greenhouse-grown transplants to plant density and fertilizer rate - (Abstract)

Russo, V.M. 2008. Plant response of onion cultivars developed from greenhouse-grown transplants to plant density and fertilizer rate [abstract]. HortScience. 43(3):616.

A team effort at organics: A 4 year project report from Lane, Oklahoma - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shrefler, J., Davis, A.R., Taylor, M., Roberts, W., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J., Webber III, C.L., Bruton, B.D., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Fish, W.W. 2008. A team effort at organics: A 4 year project report from Lane, Oklahoma. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Horticultural Industries Show. January 4-5, 2008, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 170-173.

Planting dates for multiple cropping of biofuel feedstock and specialty crops - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M., Bruton, B.D. 2008. Planting dates for multiple cropping of biofuel feedstock and specialty crops. In: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Horticultural Industries Show. January 4-5, 2008, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 226-229.

Vegetable production after heavy rains - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M. 2008. Vegetable production after heavy rains. In: Proceedings of the 27th Annual Horticultural Industries Show. January 4-5, 2008, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 230-232.

Organic agricultural production in the United States: An old wheel being reinvented - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M., Webber III, C.L. 2007. Organic agricultural production in the United States: An old wheel being reinvented. The Americas Journal of Plant Science and Biotechnology. 1(1):29-35.

Development of greenhouse grown onion transplants and effect of plant density and fertilizer rate on marketable yield - (Government Publication)

Russo, V.M. 2006. Development of greenhouse grown onion transplants and effect of plant density and fertilizer rate on marketable yield. The Allium Improvement Newsletter. 16:13-17.

Organic weed management in vegetables: Research, experiences, and opportunities - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Shrefler, J.W., Davis, A.R., Russo, V.M., Brandenberger, L.P. 2007. Organic weed management in vegetables: Research, experiences, and opportunities [abstract]. Proceedings of Southern Weed Science Society. 60:235.

Evaluation of watermelon and related species for resistance to race 1W powdery mildew resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Tetteh, A., Wehner, T., Russo, V.M., Pitrat, M. 2007. Evaluation of watermelon and related species for resistance to race 1W powdery mildew resistance. Journal American Society Hortscience. 132(6):790-795.

Exclusion of Deer and Yield of Dry Bean - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M. 2007. Exclusion of deer and yield of dry bean. In: Proceedings of the 26th Oklahoma-Arkansas Horticulture Industries Show, January 5-6, 2007, Ft. Smith, Arkansas. p. 120-130.

Non-Pungent Jalapeno Peppers: Weed Control and Yields - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Shrefler, J.W., Russo, V.M. 2007. Non-pungent jalapeno peppers: Weed control and yields [abstract]. Weed Science Society of America. Paper No. 44.

Soil amendments in transition to organic vegetable production with comparison to conventional methods: Yields and economics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M., Taylor, M.J. 2006. Soil amendments in transition to organic vegetable production with comparison to conventional methods: Yields and economics. HortScience. 41(7):1576-1583.

BIOLOGICAL AMENDMENT, FERTILIZER RATE, AND IRRIGATION FREQUENCY FOR BELL PEPPER TRANSPLANT PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2006. Biological amendment, fertilizer rate, and irrigation frequency for bell pepper transplant production. HortScience. 41(6):1402-1407.

IMPACT OF PREPLANT INCORPORATED HERBICIDES ON NON-PUNGENT JALAPENO PEPPER YIELDS - (Experiment Station)

Webber III, C.L., Russo, V.M., Shrefler, J.W. 2006. Impact of preplant incorporated herbicides on non-pungent jalapeno pepper yields. 2005 Vegetable Trial Report, Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Stillwater, OK. MP-164, p. 61-62.

ISSUES OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING "ORGANIC CERTIFICATION" AT THE LANE, OK RESEARCH CENTER - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-06)

NON-PUNGENT JALAPENO PEPPERS: CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS AN ORGANIC HERBICIDE - (Experiment Station)

Webber III, C.L., Russo, V.M., Sherfler, J.W. 2006. Non-pungent jalapeno peppers: Corn gluten meal as an organic herbicide. 2005 Vegetable Weed Control Studies, Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Stillwater, OK. MP-162, p. 23-24.

EFFICACY OF BACTERIAL OR FUNGAL SOIL AMENDMENTS ON PEANUT PRODUCTION AND VEGETABLES FOLLOWING PEANUTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2006. Efficacy of bacterial or fungal soil amendments on peanut production and vegetables following peanuts. HortScience. 41(6):1395-1399.

IMPACT OF PREPLANT INCORPORATED HERBICIDES ON NON-PUNGENT JALAPENO PEPPER YIELDS - (Experiment Station)

Webber III, C.L., Russo, V.M., Shrefler, J.W. 2006. Impact of preplant incorporated herbicides on non-pungent jalapeno pepper yields. 2005 Vegetable Weed Control Studies, Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Stillwater, OK. MP-162, p. 10-11.

CORN GLUTEN MEAL AS A HERBICIDE IN NON-PUNGENT JALAPENO PEPPERS - (Experiment Station)

Webber III, C.L., Russo, V.M., Shrefler, J.W. 2006. Corn gluten meal as a herbicide in non-pungent jalapeno peppers. 2005 Vegetable Trial Report, Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Stillwater, OK. MP-164, p. 57-58.

NON-PUNGENT JALAPENO PEPPER YIELDS AND PREPLANT INCORPORATED HERBICIDES - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Russo, V.M., Shrefler, J.W. 2006. Non-pungent jalapeno pepper yields and preplant incorporated herbicides [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1074.

ORGANIC WATERMELON PRODUCTION SYSTEMS: VARIETIES AND WEED CONTROL - (Abstract)

Webber III, C.L., Davis, A.R., Shrefler, J.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Organic watermelon production systems: Varieties and weed control [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1034.

IMPACT OF VARIETY AND PRODUCTION METHOD ON YIELD AND QUALITY OF ORGANICALLY GROWN WATERMELON - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Collins, J.K., Russo, V.M. 2006. Impact of variety and production method on yield and quality of organically grown watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1080.

Vegetables and grass winter covers in rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M., Kindiger, B.K. 2007. Vegetables and grass winter covers in rotation. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 31:33-43.

MINERAL NUTRIENT AND PROTEIN CONTENTS IN TISSUES, AND YIELD OF NAVY BEAN, IN RESPONSE TO NITROGEN FERTILIZATION AND ROW SPACING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2006. Mineral nutrient and protein contents in tissues, and yield of navy bean, in response to nitrogen fertilization and row spacing. Journal of Food, Agriculture, and the Environment. 4:168-171.

SOIL INOCULANTS AND YIELD OF BELL PEPPER AND NAVY BEAN AFTER PEANUT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M. 2006. Soil inoculants and yield of bell pepper and navy bean after peanut. Proceedings of Oklahoma-Arkansas Horticulture Industries Show. 25:116-118.

ORGANIC WATERMELON VARIETY TRIAL USING LOW AND HIGH INPUT PRODUCTION METHODS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, A.R., Webber III, C.L., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Organic watermelon variety trial using low and high input production methods. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Horticulture Industries Show. p. 97-100.

VEGETABLE TRANSPLANTS AND TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PRODUCTION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M. 2006. Vegetable transplants and transition to organic production. Proceedings Vegetable Growers' Association of New Jersey. 51:61-66.

WEED CONTROL IN ORGANIC WATERMELON VARIETY TRIALS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Webber III, C.L., Davis, A.R., Shrefler, J.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Weed control in organic watermelon variety trials. In: Dollins, D., Brendenberger, L., editors. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Horticultural Industry Show, January 6-7, 2005, Tulsa, Oklahoma. p. 124-127.

ORGANIC WEED CONTROL IN TWO WATERMELON VARIETY TRIALS - (Experiment Station)

Webber III, C.L., Davis, A.R., Shrefler, J.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Russo, V.M., Edelson, J.V. 2006. Organic weed control in two watermelon variety trials. 2005 Vegetable Weed Control Studies, Oklahoma State University, Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Stillwater, OK. MP-162, p. 31-33.

INVESTIGATIONS IN ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN OKLAHOMA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Roberts, W., Taylor, M., Edelson, J., Shrefler, J., Russo, V.M., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D., Webber III, C.L. 2005. Investigations in organic vegetable production in Oklahoma. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Horticulture Industries Show. p. 182-184.

ATTITUDES OF PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA TOWARD AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M., Collins, J.K. 2005. Attitudes of public school students in Southeastern Oklahoma toward agriculture and horticulture. Proceedings of the 24th Annual Horticulture Industries Show. p. 185-187.

PUMPKIN YIELD AND WEED POPULATIONS FOLLOWING ANNUAL RYEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M., Kindiger, B.K., Webber III, C.L. 2006. Pumpkin yield and weed populations following annual ryegrass. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 28:85-96.

ORGANIC VEGETABLE TRANSPLANT PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2005. Organic vegetable transplant production. HortScience. 40:623-628.

KAOLIN-BASED PARTICLE FILM HAS NO EFFECT ON PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS, DISEASE INCIDENCE OR YIELD IN PEPPERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M., Diaz-Perez, J.C. 2005. Kaolin-based particle film has no effect on physiological measurements, disease incidence or yield in peppers. HortScience. 40(1):98-101.

CARBOHYDRATE DISTRIBUTION IN A SWEET MAIZE WITH THE SUGAR ENHANCED ENDOSPERM GENOTYPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M., Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M. 2004. Carbohydrate distribution in a sweet maize with the sugar enhanced endosperm genotype. Cereal Research Communications. 32:347-353.

GREENHOUSE GROWN TRANSPLANTS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BARE-ROOT TRANSPLANTS FOR ONIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2004. Greenhouse grown transplants as an alternative to bare-root transplants for onions. HortScience. 39:1267-1271.

THE EFFECTS OF DEOXYNIVALENOL ON BARLEY LEAF TISSUES - (Book/Chapter)

Bushnell, W.R., Seeland, T.M., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Krueger, D.E., Collins, J.K., Russo, V.M. 2004. The Effects of Deoxynivalenol on Barley Leaf Tissues. American Phytopathological Society Press. p. 270-284.

A KAOLIN BASED PARTICLE FILM TO AFFECT PEPPER YIELD. - (Abstract)

Russo, V.M. 2004. A kaolin based particle film to affect pepper yield. HortScience. 39(3):661.

TRANSPLANT TYPE AS THEY AFFECT ONION PRODUCTION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Russo, V.M. 2004. Transplant type as they affect onion production. Proceedings of Oklahoma and Arkansas Horticultural Industry Show. 23:185-187.

SUMMER AND WINTER COVER CROPS FOR SPRING PLANTED VEGETABLES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Webber III, C.L., Walton, D., Russo, V.M., Roberts, B., Kahn, B. 2004. Summer and winter cover crops for spring planted vegetables. Proceedings of Oklahoma and Arkansas Horticultural Industry Show. 23:181-184.

CALCIUMIONS INCREASE TOXICITY OF DEOXYNIVALENOL TO BARLEY LEAF TISSUES - (Abstract)

Bushnell, W.R., Seeland, T.M., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Krueger, D.E., Collins, J.K., Russo, V.M. 2003. Calciumions increase toxicity of deoxynivalenol to barley leaf tissues. In: Proceedings of the 2003 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, December 13-15. Bloomington, Minnesota. p. 123.

YIELD OF BELL PEPPER, SWEET CORN AND PEANUT IN ROTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2004. Yield of bell pepper, sweet corn and peanut in rotation. HortScience. 38:1341-1343.

SOIL DEPTH AND TILLAGE EFFECTS ON DRY BEAN PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Russo, V.M. 2003. Soil depth and tillage effects on dry bean production. HortTechnology. 13(4):653-656.

PERFORMANCE AND PERSISTENCE OF JAPANESE COOL-SEASON GRASS FORAGES IN THE CENTRAL GREAT PLAINS OF OKLAHOMA, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kindiger, B.K., Russo, V.M., Nakagawa, H. 2004. Performance and persistence of Japanese cool-season grass forages in the central great plains of Oklahoma, USA. Grassland Science. 50(3):271-279.

A QUANTITATIVE MODEL OF MELON (CUCUMIS MELO VAR. CANTALUPENSIS) PLANT DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RUSSO, V.M., BRUTON, B.D., POPHAM, T.W. A QUANTITATIVE MODEL OF MELON (CUCUMIS MELO VAR. CANTALUPENSIS) PLANT DEVELOPMENT. CUCURBITACEA. 2002. p. 393-403.