Projects

DEVELOP MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR EARLY STRESS DETECTION AND EFFICIENT AGROCHEMICAL UTILIZATION FOR PROTECTED HORTICULTURE CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414991

Publications

Evaluating Silicon Uptake in Floriculture Crops Grown in the U.S. - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Locke, J.C. 2008. Evaluating silicon uptake in floriculture crops grown in the U.S. Silicon in Agriculture Proceedings. p 21.

Potential for the use of silicon to alleviate disease stresses in floricultural crop production - (Abstract)

Locke, J.C., Omer, M.A., Frantz, J., Widrig, A.K., Zellner, W.L., Leisner, S.M., Krause, C.R. 2008. Potential for the use of silicon to alleviate disease stresses in floricultural crop production. Phytopathology. 98(6):S93-94.

The influence of phosphorus concentration on the development of Pythium root rot disease of seedling geranium - (Abstract)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J., Krause, C.R. 2008. The influence of phosphorus concentration on the development of Pythium root rot disease of seedling geranium. Phytopathology. 98(6):S116.

Leaf spot on Tigergrass caused by Exserohilum rostratum in Florida - (Abstract)

Brunings, A., Datnoff, L., Palmateer, A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J., Krause, C.R. 2008. Leaf spot on Tigergrass caused by Exserohilum rostratum in Florida. Phytopathology. 98(6):S27.

Uniformity of agro-chemicals and bio-compounds applied through drip irrigation system - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zhu, H., Wang, X., Reding, M.E., Locke, J.C., Leland, J.E., Spongberg, A.L., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R. 2008. Uniformity of agro-chemicals and bio-compounds applied through drip irrigation system. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper 084084.

Comparing greenhouse handgun delivery to poinsettias by spray volume and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Frantz, J., Ranger, C.M., Locke, J.C., Zhu, H., Krause, C.R. 2008. Comparing greenhouse handgun delivery to poinsettias by spray volume and quality. Transactions of the ASABE. 51(1)27-33.

Current projects of the Application Technology Research Unit - (Abstract)

Krause, C.R., Altland, J.E., Derksen, R.C., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Zhu, H. 2007. Current projects of the Application Technology Research Unit. OFA Bulletin. No.904:24-25.

Detection and Quantification of Silicon in Floricultural Crops Utilizing Three Distinct Analytical Methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Datnoff, L., Omer, M.A., Widrig, A.K., Sturtz, D.S., Horst, L., Krause, C.R. 2008. Detection and quantification of silicon in floricultural crops utilizing three distinct analytical methods. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. vol 39:2734-2751

Using Leaf Temperature to Detect Pythium Root Rot Stress in Geranium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J. 2007. Using Leaf Temperature to Detect Pythium Root Rot Stress in Geranium. HortTechnology. 17:532-536.

Using Leaf Temperature as a Non-destructive Precedure to Detect Pythium Root Rot Stress in Geranium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Frantz, J. 2007. Using Leaf Temperature as a Non-destructive Precedure to Detect Pythium Root Rot Stress in Geranium. Horticulture Technology. 17(3):532-536.

The effect of spray volume and quality on handgun delivery of pesticides to greenhouse plants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Derksen, R.C., Frantz, J., Ranger, C.M., Locke, J.C., Zhu, H., Krause, C.R. 2007. The effect of spray volume and quality on handgun delivery of pesticides to greenhouse plants. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Paper No. 071149.

April showers bring May flowers¿and May rains bring botrytis - (Other)

Locke, J.C. 2007. April showers bring May flowers¿and May rains bring Botrytis. Digital Newsletter for the floriculture industry. Year II. Issue 1. pp. 4-7.

Virtual Grower: Estimating Greenhouse Energy Costs and Plant Growth Using New Computer Software - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Runkle, E., Blanchard, M., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2007. Virtual Grower: Estimating Greenhouse Energy Costs and Plant Growth Using New Computer Software. HortScience Annual Meeting, July 16-19, 2007 in Scottsdale, AZ. 42:1018.

Target Region Amplification Polymorphism (TRAP) as a Tool for Detecting Genetic Variation in the Genus Pelargonium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palumbo, R., Hong, Q., Craig, R., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R., Tay, D., Wang, G. 2007. Target Region Amplification Polymorphism (TRAP) as a Tool for Detecting Genetic Variation in the Genus Pelargonium. HortScience. 42(5):1118-1123.

Improving Growth of Calibrachoa x Hybrida (Cerv.) in Hanging Pouches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Pitchay, D. 2007. Improving Growth of Calibrachoa x Hybrida (Cerv.) in Hanging Pouches. HortTechnology. 17:151-272.

How Does Geranium (Pelargonium) Respond To Specific Nutrient Deficiencies? A Visual Primer For Grower Diagnosis And Correction - (Other)

Pitchey, D., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2007. How Does Geranium (Pelargonium) Respond To Specific Nutrient Deficiencies? A Visual Primer For Grower Diagnosis And Correction. Government Publication/Report. 894:1. p. 9-15.

Impact of Applied Nitrogen Concentration on Growth of Elatior Begonia and New Guinea Impatiens, and Susceptibility of Begonia to Botrytis cinerea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pitchay, D., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R., Fernandez, G. 2007. Impact of Applied Nitrogen Concentration on Growth of Elatior Begonia and New Guinea Impatiens, and Susceptibility of Begonia to Botrytis cinerea. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 132:193-201.

Virtual Grower - (Other)

Frantz, J., Buckingham, L.A., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2006. Virtual grower [CD-ROM]. Version 1.1. Wooster, OH: U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Virual Grower Manual Version 1.1 - (Other)

Frantz, J., Krause, C.R., Locke, J.C., Ghose, S., Smiser, R., Buckingham, L.A. Virual grower manual version 1.1. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/36071000/Publications/ManualforVirtualGrower1.1.pdf

Delay of Expression of Powdery Mildew on Zinnia Grown Hydroponically in Hoagland's Solution Fortified with Silicon - (Abstract)

Locke, J.C., Omer, M.A., Widrig, A.K., Krause, C.R. 2006. Delay of expression of powdery mildew on zinnia grown hydroponically in Hoagland's solution fortified with silicon [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96(6):S70.

Delay of Expression of Powdery Mildew on Zinnia Grown Hydroponically in Hoagland's Solution Fortified with Silicon - (Abstract)

Locke, J.C., Omer, M.A., Widrig, A.K., Krause, C.R. 2006. Delay of expression of powdery mildew on zinnia grown hydroponically in Hoagland's solution fortified with silicon [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96(6):S70.

Use of Leaf Temperature to Assess the Response of Geranium Plants Following Exposure to Soil Pathogens - (Abstract)

Omer, M.A., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2006. Use of leaf temperature to assess the response of geranium plants following exposure to soil pathogens. Phytopathology. 96:S87.

In the GREENHOUSE...AN Update on USDA Research Projects at Tbg - (Popular Publication)

Locke, J.C. 2006. In the greenhouse...an update on USDA research projects at TBG. Toledo Botanical Garden Cultivation. 5(2):7.

The New Computer Program Virtual Grower Will Help in Greenhouse Management - (Experiment Station)

Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2006. The new computer program virtual grower will help in greenhouse management. Ohio Floriculture Online Volume 13; Issue 1. Available: http://floriculture.osu.edu/archive/feb06/Virtual%20Grower.html

New, Innovative Research in Pesticide Application Technologies - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Krause, C.R., Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Zondag, R.A., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C. 2006. New, innovative research in pesticide application technologies. International Crop Protection Compendium.

Suppression of Botrytis Gray Mold in Hiemalis Begonia with Potting Mix Amendments - (Other)

Locke, J.C., Horst, L., Krause, C.R. 2005. Suppression of botrytis gray mold in hiemalis begonia with potting mix amendments. Resource. 1(1):6-7.

Powdery Mildew of Greenhouse Crops - (Other)

Omer, M.A., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2005. Powdery mildew of greenhouse crops. Resource v1, Issue 3, p.2-3..

Actual Performance Versus Theoretical Advantages of Polyacrylamide Hydrogel Throughout Bedding Plant Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Pitchay, D., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2005. Actual performance versus theoretical advantages of polyacrylamide hydrogel throughout bedding plant production. Hortscience. 40:2040-2046.

Evaluating Silicon Uptake in Common Floriculture Plants - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Pitchay, D., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2005. Evaluating silicon uptake in common floriculture plants. Silicon in Agriculture Proceedings. p.125.

Suppression of Botrytis Blight of Begonia by Trichoderma Hamatum 382 in Peat and Compost-Amended Potting Mixes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horst, L., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R., Mcmahon, R.W., Madden, L.V., Hoitink, H.A. 2005. Suppression of botrytis blight of begonia by trichoderma hamatum 382 in peat and compost-amended potting mixes. Plant Disease. 89:1195-1200.

Towards a Healthy Plant - (Other)

Frantz, J., Pitchay, D., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2005. Towards a healthy plant. Meeting Abstract. Self Published. Vol.1(1). p. 1-14.

A Growing Partnership Is Emerging - (Popular Publication)

Locke, J.C. 2005. A growing partnership is emerging. Botanical Society of America Abstracts. Vol. 4:(3): p. 8.

Susceptibility of Trailing Petunia Calibrachoa X Hybrida to Infection by Foliar and Root Fungal Pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Omer, M.A., Horst, L., Locke, J.C., Pitchay, D., Krause, C.R. 2005. Susceptibility of trailing petunia calibrachoa x hybrida to infection by foliar and root fungal pathogens. Phytopathology. 95(6):S77.

Geranium Nutrient Deficiency Symptoms, Partitioning, and Bioenergetic Costs of Construction - (Abstract)

Pitchay, D., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C. 2005. Geranium nutrient deficiency symptoms, partitioning, and bioenergetic costs of construction. American Society of Horticultural Sciences [abstract]. 40(4):1060.

Control of Phytophthora and Other Major Diseases of Ericaccous Plants - (Popular Publication)

Hoitink, H.A., Taylor, N.J., Locke, J.C. 2005. Control of phytophthora and other major diseases of ericaccous plants. Nursery and Landscape Association Journal.

Trap Markers Help Categorize a Pelargonium Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palumbo, R., Hong, W., Hu, J., Krause, C.R., Locke, J.C., Craig, R., Tay, D., Wang, G. 2005. Trap markers help categorize a pelargonium collection. American Society for Horticultural Science [abstract]. HortScience 40(4):1067.

Foliar Silica Deposition in New Guinea Impatiens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Dharmalingam, D.S., Locke, J.C., Horst, L., Krause, C.R. 2005. Foliar silica deposition in new guinea impatiens. Plant Health Progress. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/php.

Effect of Nitrogen, Potassium and Silicon on Disease Susceptibility of Various Herbaceous Ornamental Corp Species - (Abstract)

Locke, J.C., Pitchay, D., Frantz, J. 2004. Effect of nitrogen, potassium and silicon on disease susceptibility of various herbaceous ornamental corp species. Phytopathology. 94:S62.

Anion Species in Fertilizers Affect Growth and Development in Bedding Plants - (Abstract)

Pitchay, D., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C. 2004. Anion species in fertilizers affect growth and development in bedding plants. Hortscience. 39(4):776-777.

Managing Nitrogen, Potassium, and Boron in New Guinea Impatiens: Is More Better? - (Abstract)

Pitchay, D., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2004. Managing nitrogen, potassium, and boron in new guinea impatiens: is more better?. Hortscience. 39(4):777.

Evaluating Silica Uptake in Bedding Plants - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Pitchay, D., Locke, J.C., Krause, C.R. 2004. Evaluating silica uptake in bedding plants. Hortscience. 39(4):776.

Water-Holding Polymers: Revisiting Their Role in Bedding Plant Production and Shelf Life - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Pitchay, D., Locke, J.C. Water-holding polymers: revisiting their role in bedding plant production and shelf life. Hortscience. 39(4):856.

Control of Phytophthora and Other Major Diseases of Ericaceous Plants - (Abstract)

Hoitink, H.A.J., Nameth, S.T., Locke, J.C. Control of Phytophthora and Other Major Diseases of Ericaceous Plants. Special Circular 189, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center and Ohio State University Extension. 2003.