Charles R Krause
(Chuck)
Application Technology Research Unit
Research Leader
Phone: (330) 263-3676
Fax: (330) 263-3953
Room 204 1680 MADISON AVE
WOOSTER, OH, 44691
Krause, C.R., Derksen, R.C., Horst, L., Zhu, H., Zondag, R. 2009. Effects of Sprayer Configuration of Efficacy for the Control of Scab on Crabapple Using Electron Beam Analysis. Scanning 31:24-27.
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.
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.
Zhu, H., Yu, Y., Ozkan, E.H., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R. 2008. Influence of spray additives on droplet evaporation and residual patterns on wax and wax-free surfaces. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper #083752.
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.
Derksen, R.C., Zhu, H., Fox, R.D., Brazee, R.D., Krause, C.R. 2007. Coverage and drift produced by air induction and conventional hydraulic nozzles used for orchard applications. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(5):1493-1501.
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.
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.
Guler, H., Zhu, H., Ozkan, H.E., Derksen, R.C., Yu, Y., Krause, C.R. 2007. Spray characteristics and drift reduction potential with air induction and conventional flat fan nozzles. Transactions of the ASABE. 50(3):745-754.
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.
Zhu, H., Yu, Y., Derksen, R.C., Ozkan, H.E., Krause, C.R. 2007. Wide-swath Spray Application in Ornamental Nurseries with Cannon Air Jet Sprayer. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE), June 17-21, 2007, Minneapolis, MN. Paper No. 071069.
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.
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.
Zhu, H., Brazee, R.D., Derksen, R.C., Fox, R.D., Krause, C.R., Ozkan, H.E., Losely, K.E. 2006. A specially designed air-assist sprayer to improve spray penetration and air jet velocity distribution inside dense nursery crops. Transactions of the ASABE. 49(5):1285-1294.
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.
Guler, H., Zhu, H., Ozkan, H.E., Derksen, R.C., Yu, Y., Krause, C.R. 2006. Spray characteristics and wind tunnel evaluation of drift reduction potential with air induction and conventional flat fan nozzle [Abstract]. American Society Agricultural Biological Engineers, Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 06111.
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
Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Guler, H., Krause, C.R., Ozkan, H.E. 2006. Foliar deposition and off-target loss with different spray techniques in nursery application. Transactions of the ASAE. 49(2): p.325-334.
Guler, H., Zhu, H., Ozkan, H.E., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R. 2006. Wind tunnel evaluation of drift reduction potential and spray characteristics with drift retardants at high operating pressure. American Society for Testing and Materials. 3(5):1-9.
Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R., Fox, R.D., Brazee, R.D., Zondag, R. 2006. The effect of application variables on spray retention, coverage, and ground losses in nursery tree applications. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 24(1):45-52.
Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Guler, H., Krause, C.R., Ozkan, H.E. 2006. Investigation of nursery canopy and ground deposition with three spray techniques. In: Aspects of Applied Biology 77. International Advances in Pesticide Applications 2006, January 8-13, 2006, Robinson College, Cambridge, UK. p. 49-495.
Ozkan, H.E., Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Guler, H., Krause, C.R. 2006. Evaluation of various spraying equipment for effective application of fungicides to control Asian Soybean Rust. Aspects of Applied Biology 77. International Advances in Pesticide Applications 2006, Robinson College, Cambridge, UK, January 8-13, 2006. p. 423-431.
Derksen, R.C., Zhu, H., Ozkan, H.E., Dorrance, A.E., Krause, C.R. 2006. Effects of air-assisted and conventional spray delivery systems on management of soybean diseases. Aspects of Applied Biology 77. International Advances in Pesticide Applications 2006, Robinson College, Cambridge, UK. p. 415-422.
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.
Zhu, H., Krause, C.R., Zondag, R. 2005. Monitoring water use, nutrient management, drainage and leachate in pot-in-pot nursery container production. In: 9th International Congress on Mechanization and Energy in Agriculture and 27th International Conference of CIGR, September 27-29, 2005, Izmir-Turkey. p. 264-269.
Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R., Brazee, R.D., Zondag, R., Fox, R.D., Reding, M.E., Ozkan, E.H. 2005. Spray deposition and off-target loss in nursery tree crops with conventional nozzle, air induction nozzle and drift retardant. ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 17-22, 2005, Tampa, Florida. Paper # 051007.
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.
Zhu, H., Krause, C.R., Zondag, R.H., Brazee, R.D., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Fausey, N.R. 2005. A new system to monitor water and nutrient use efficiency in pot-in-pot nursery production system. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 23(1):47-53.
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.
Zhu, H., Zondag, R.H., Krause, C.R., Derksen, R.C., Demaline, T. 2005. Preliminary investigation of water and nutrient use, substrate temperature and moisture in pot-in-pot production. Extension Circular 195. pp. 135-144.
Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R., Fox, R.D., Brazee, R.D., Ozkan, E.H. 2005. Fluorescent intensity of solutions containing fluorescent substances under different ph conditions. American Society for Testing and Materials. 2(6):1-7.
Fife, J.P., Ozkan, H.E., Derksen, R.C., Grewal, P.S., Krause, C.R. 2005. Viability of a biological pest control agent through hydraulic nozzles. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(1):45-54.
Derksen, R.C., Zhu, H., Krause, C.R., Ozkan, H.E., Fox, R.D., Brazee, R.D. 2004. Research to reduce potential damage from spray drift loss by the USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit. Proceedings of International Drift on Pesticide Application for Drift Management Meeting, October 27-29, 2005. Waikoloa, Hawaii. p. 414-421.
Zhu, H., Fox, R.D., Ozkan, H.E., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R. 2004. An application computer program (DRIFTSIM) to predict drift distances of water droplets from field sprayers. In: Ramsay, C., Hewitt, A. , Thistle, H., Hoffman, C., Wold, R., Wolf, T. (editors) Proceedings of International Conference on Pesticide Application for Drift Management. October 27-29, 2004. Waikoloa, Hawaii. p. 317-323.
Zhu, H., Krause, C.R., Derksen, R.C., Zondag, R.H., Brazee, R.D., Fausey, N.R. 2004. New techniques for monitoring drip irrigation water use efficiency, drainage, and leachate in containers. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 042247.
Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Fox, R.D., Brazee, R.D., Fox, R.D., Ozkan, H.E. 2004. Spray deposition in taxus and air velocity profile for a five-port, air-assist sprayer. ASAE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 041032.
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.
Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R., Fox, R.D., Brazee, R.D., Zondag, R. 2004. Spray delivery by air curtain and axial fan orchard sprayers to nursery trees. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 22(1):17-22.
Krause, C.R., Zhu, H., Derksen, R.C., Brazee, R.D., Fox, R.D., Horst, L., Zondag, R.H. 2004. Detection and quantification of nursery spray penetration and off-target loss with electron bean and conductivity analysis. Transactions of the ASAE. 47(2): 375-384.
Krause, C.R., Zhu, H., Zondag, R., Shipitalo, M.J., Williams, K.A., Brazee, R.D., Derksen, R.C., Reding, M.E., Demaline, T. 2004. Determination of water quality, water use efficiency and water runoff in pot-in-pot nurseries. Extension Publications. 193:78-83.
Brazee, R.D., Williams, K.A., Lohnes, D., Derksen, R.C., Zhu, H., Zondag, R., Krause, C.R. 2004. The USDA, Agricultural Research Service research weather station network in northern Ohio nurseries. Extension Publications. 193:190-193.
Fife, J.P., Derksen, R.C., Ozkan, H.E., Grewal, P.S., Chalmers, J.J., Krause, C.R. 2004. Evaluation of a contraction flow field on hydrodynamic damage to entomopathogenic nematodes - a biological pest control agent. Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 86(1):96-107.
Krause, C.R., Derksen, R.C., Horst, L., Zondag, R., Brazee, R.D., Klein, M.G., Reding, M.E. 2003. The effects of sprayer configuration on efficacy for the control of scab on crabapple. Extension Circular. 189:65-68
Brazee, R.D., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R., Williams, K.A., Lohnes, D., Klein, M.G., Reding, M.E., Lyons, R., Hendricks, W., Zondag, R. 2004. The usda/agricultural research service research weather network in lake county, ohio - 2002 update. Extension Circular. 189:145-148.
Reding, M.E., Klein, M.G., Brazee, R.D., Krause, C.R. 2003. Research on black vine weeil and white grubs in ornamental nurseries in ohio by usda-ars. Extension Circular. 189:89-93.