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Dennis Gitz
Wind Erosion and Water Conservation Research
Plant Physiologist

Phone: (806) 749-5560
Fax: (806) 723-5272
3810 4TH STREET
LUBBOCK, TX, 79415

Projects
Managing Limited Irrigation and Rainfall for Crop Production in Semi-Arid Environments
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 411505
Managing Effects of Agronomic Systems on Playa Wetland Hyrodology & Ecology
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 414708

Publications
Methods for creating stomatal impressions directly onto archivable slides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gitz, D.C., Baker, J.T. 2009. Methods for creating stomatal impressions directly onto archivable slides. Agronomy Journal. 101(1): 232-236.
Canopy gas exchange measurements of cotton in an open system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, J.T., Van Pelt, R.S., Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R., Lascano, R.J., Mcmichael, B.L. 2009. Canopy gas exchange measurements of cotton in an open system. Agronomy Journal. 101(1): 52-59.
Field validation of a metabolically based dynamic cotton seedling emergence model - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C., Baker, J.T., Mahan, J.R., Payton, P.R. 2008. Field validation of a metabolically based dynamic cotton seedling emergence model[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Joint Annual Meeting. Houston, Texas. October 5-9, 2008. Paper No. 645-4
An open system for measuring canopy gas exchange - (Abstract)
Baker, J.T., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R., Van Pelt, R.S., Garcia, R. 2008. An open system for measuring canopy gas exchange[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Joint Annual Meeting. Houston, Texas. October 5-9, 2008. Abstract No. 779-4.
Analysis of Coaxial Soil Cell - (Abstract)
Pelletier, M.G., Schwartz, R.C., Evett, S.R., Mcmichael, B.L., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C., Baker, J.T., Payton, P.R. 2008. Analysis of Coaxial Soil Cell. In: Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting, Oct. 6-8, 2008, Houston, TX. 2008 CDROM.
An open system for measuring canopy gas exchange - (Abstract)
Baker, J.T., Van Pelt, R.S., Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R., Lascano, R., Mcmichael, B.L., Garcia, R. 2008. An open system for measuring canopy gas exchange[abstract]. 38th Annual BSSG Conference. Temple, Texas. April 8-10, 2008.
An open system for measuring canopy gas exchange - (Abstract)
Baker, J.T., Lascano, R., Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R., Van Pelt, R.S., Garcia, R. 2007. An open system for measuring canopy gas exchange[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Joint Annual Meeting. New Orleans, Lousiana. November 4-8, 2007. Abstract No. 239-7.
Influence of conservation practices on ecosystem services provided by playas in the High Plains - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Smith, L., Haukos, D., Mcmurray, S., Gitz, D.C., Rainwater, K., Zartman, R., Hudnall, W. 2007. Influence of conservation practices on ecosystem services provided by playas in the High Plains[abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society. Tampa, Florida. July 21-25, 2007. p. 94.
Temperature dependence of growth, development, and photosynthesis in maize under elevated CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Gitz, D.C., Sicher Jr, R.C., Baker, J.T., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2007. Temperature dependence of growth, development, and photosynthesis in maize under elevated CO2. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 61:224-236.
A Dynamic Model of Cotton Emergence based on the Thermal Dependence of Malate Synthase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahan, J.R., Gitz, D.C. 2007. A dynamic model of cotton emergence based on the thermal dependence of malate synthase. Agronomy Journal. 99(6):668-674.
Coupling Short-term Changes in Ambient UV-B levels with induction of UV-screening compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sullivan, D., Gitz, D.C., Liu-Gitz, L., Gao, W., Slusser, J. 2007. Coupling short-term changes in ambient UV-B levels with induction of UV-screening compounds. Photochemistry and Photobiology. 83(4):863-870.
Soil Water Sensor Needs for the Evaluation of Hydraulic Lift in Crop Plants - (Abstract)
McMichael, B.L., Lascano, R., Gitz, D.C. 2007. Soil Water Sensor Needs for the Evaluation of Hydraulic Lift in Crop Plants. International Soil Moisture Sensing Technology Conference, March 19-21, 2007, Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. 2007 CD-ROM.
Leaf Gas Exchange to Quntify Drought in Cotton Inrrigated Based on Canopy Temperature Measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, J.T., Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R., Wanjura, D.F., Upchurch, D.R. 2007. Leaf gas exchange to quantify drought in cotton irrigated based on canopy temperature measurements. Agronomy Journal. 99(3):637-644.
Method for creating stomatal impressions directly onto archivable microscope slides - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C. 2006. Method for creating stomatal impressions directly onto archivable microscope slides[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Joint Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 12-16, 2006. Paper No. 251-10.
Validation of a metabolic cotton seedling emergence model - (Abstract)
Mahan, J.R., Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R. 2006. Validation of a metabolic cotton seedling emergence model[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Indianapolis, Indiana. November 12-16, 2006.
The Growth and Development of Cotton under Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation - (Abstract)
McMichael, B.L., Gitz, D.C., Lascano, R., Mahan, J.R., Wanjura, D.F. 2006. The Growth and Development of Cotton under Sub-Surface Drip Irrigation [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2006 CD-ROM
Radiation and Energy Balance of a Kaolin Particle Coated Cotton Crop - (Abstract)
Van Pelt, R.S., Gitz, D.C. 2006. Radiation and energy balance of a kaolin particle coated cotton crop[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. 135.
Estimating Aquifer Recharge Through Playas of the Great Plains Using Temperature Probes - (Abstract)
Rainwater, K., Gitz, D.C., Stout, J.E., Smith, L., Zartman, R. 2006. Estimating aquifer recharge through playas of the great plains using temperature probes. Annual Conference of Universities Council on Water Resources/National Institute for Water Resources.
Effect of Temperature and Co2 on Forage Nutritive Value of 'pete' Eastern Gamagrass - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Gitz, D.C., Ritchie, J.C., Krizek, D.T., Springer, T.L., Reeves III, J.B., Reddy, V. 2006. Effect of Temperature and CO2 on Forage Nutritive Value of 'Pete' Eastern Gamagrass. IN: Sanderson, M.A., Adler, P., Goslee, S., Ritchie, J.C., Skinner, H., and Soder, K. (Editors). Proceedings of the Fifth Eastern Native Grass Symposium, October 10-13, 2006, Harrisburg, Pennyslvania. p107-114.
Quantification of Patterns of Biomass Production of Eastern Gamagrass Grown in Sunlit Growth Chambers - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Ritchie, J.C., Gitz, D.C., Krizek, D.T., Gitz, D., Reddy, V.R. 2006. Patterns of growth of eastern gamagrass grown in sunlit growth chambers. In: Proceedings of the Fifth Eastern Native Grass Symposium, October 10-13, 2006, Madison, Wisconsin. p. 34-41.
Water and Energy Balance of Drip Irrigated Cotton: Measurements and Simulations - (Abstract)
Lascano, R., McMichael, B.L., Gitz, D.C., Booker, J. 2006. Water and energy balance of drip irrigated cotton: measurements and simulations. World Congress of Soil Science July 9-15, 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CD-ROM.
A Simple Mechanistic Model for Predicting Cotton Seedling Emergence Based on Thermal Dependence of Malate Synthase Kinetics - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C., Mahan, J.R. 2006. A simple mechanistic model for predicting cotton seedling emergence based on thermal dependence of malate synthase kinetics[abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Southern Regional Branch Meeting. Orlando, Florida. February 5-7, 2006.
Effect of Alternate-Row Drip Irrigation Pattern on Cotton Root Distribution - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C., McMichael, B.L., Mahan, J.R., Lascano, R., Wanjura, D.F. 2006. Effect of alternate-row drip irrigation pattern on cotton root distribution [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM.
Cotton Response to Multiple Irrigation Rates Controlled by a Constant Time Threshold - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Wanjura, D.F., Mahan, J.R., McMichael, B.L., Gitz, D.C., Upchurch, D.R. 2006. Cotton response to multiple irrigation rates controlled by a constant time threshold [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. 2006 CDROM.
Suitability of Eastern Gamagrass for An in Situ Precipitation Catchment Playa Forage Production System - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C., Stout, J.E., Zobeck, T.M. 2005. Suitability of eastern gamagrass for an in situ precipitation catchment playa forage production system[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Paper No. 722B.
Early-Planted Cotton; Increased Soil Temperature May Not Be Enough - (Abstract)
Mahan, J.R., Gitz, D.C. 2005. Early-planted cotton; increased soil temperature may not be enough[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings. Paper No. 239-4.
Water Use, Root Development and Productivity of Cotton Grown under Drip Irrigation - (Abstract)
Mcmichael, B.L., Lascano, R., Wanjura, D.F., Gitz, D.C. 2005. Water use, root development and productivity of cotton grown under drip irrigation[abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. 812A.
Early-Planted Cotton; Increased Soil Temperature May Not Be Enough - (Abstract)
Mahan, J.R., Gitz, D.C. 2005. Early-planted cotton; increased soil temperature may not be enough[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. Paper 239-4.
Canopy Photosynthesis, Evapotranspiration, Leaf Nitrogen, and Transription Profiles of Maize in Response to Co2 Enrichment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Sicher Jr, R.C., Bae, H., Gitz, D.C., Baker, J.T., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2006. Canopy photosynthesis, evapotranspiration, leaf nitrogen, and transription profiles of maize in response to co2 enrichment. Global Change Biology. 12:588-600.
Root Development of Field Grown Eastern Gamagrass - (Abstract)
Ritchie, J.C., Gitz, D.C. 2005. Root development of field grown eastern gamagrass [abstract]. Southeastern Biologist. 52(2):206-207.
Prospects for Enhancing Aquifer Recharge and Protecting Ground-Water Quality Using a Playa Forage Production System - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C., Zobeck, T.M. 2004. Prospects for enhancing aquifer recharge and protecting ground-water quality using a playa forage production system. Proceedings High Plains Groundwater Resources: Challenges and Opportunities Conference. p. 12-18.
Photosythesis and Yield of a Us Rice Cultivar in Response to Co2 and Temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, J.T., Kim, S., Gitz, D.C., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2005. Photosythesis and yield of a us rice cultivar in response to co2 and temperature. Journal of Agricultural Meteorology. 60: 457-462.
Effects of Light History and Temperature on Corn Quantum Yield - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C., Kim, S., Baker, J.T., Reddy, V. 2004. Effects of light history and temperature on corn quantum yield [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts, ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. 2004 CDROM.
Stomatal Distribution and Gas Exchange of Sorghum Lines with Contrasting Water-Use Efficiencies - (Abstract)
Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R., Franks, C.D., Xin, Z. 2004. Stomatal distribution and gas exchange of sorghum lines with contrasting water-use efficiencies [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts, ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. 2004 CDROM.
Photosynthesis and Yield of Southern Us Rice Cultivars in Response to Co2 and Temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, J.T., Kim, S., Gitz, D.C., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2004. Photosynthesis and yield of southern us rice cultivars in response to co2 and temperature. Journal of Agricultural Meteorology of Japan. 60(5):457-462.
Cotton Water Use under Drip Irrigation - (Abstract)
McMichael, B.L., Lascano, R., Wanjura, D.F., Mahan, J.R., Gitz, D.C. 2004. Cotton water use under drip irrigation [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting. 2004 CDROM.
Quantification of Photosynthetically Active Radiation Inside Sunlit Growth Chambers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Reddy, V., Baker, J.T., Gitz, D.C., Timlin, D.J. 2004. Quantification of photosynthetically active radiation inside sunlit growth chambers. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology.126:117-127.
Ultraviolet-B effects on stomatal density, water-use efficiency, and stable carbon isotope discrimination in four glasshouse-grown soybean (Glyicine max) cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gitz, D.C., Britz, S.J., Liu Gitz, L., Sullivan, J. 2005. Ultraviolet-B effects on stomatal density, water-use efficiency, and stable carbon isotope discrimination in four glasshouse-grown soybean (Glyicine max) cultivars. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 53(3): 343-355.
Effects of a Pal Inhibitor on Phenolic Accumulation and Uv-B Tolerance in Spirodela Intermedia (Koch) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gitz, D.C., Liu-Gitz, L., Mcclure, J.W., Huerta, A. 2004. Effects of a pal inhibitor on phenolic accumulation and uv-b tolerance in spirodela intermedia (koch). Journal of Experimental Botany.55(398)919-927.
Water Stress and Elevated Co2 Effects on Photosynthesis and Growth in Corn - (Abstract)
Niu, G., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V., Kim, S., Gitz, D.C. 2003. Water stress and elevated co2 effects on photosynthesis and growth in corn [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.
Responses of Maize to Elevated Carbon Dioxide: from Gene Expression to Whole-Plants - (Abstract)
Kim, S., Bae, H., Gitz, D.C., Sicher Jr, R.C., Baker, J.T., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2003. Responses of maize to elevated carbon dioxide: from gene expression to whole-plants [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings. Poster No. 815.
Estimating Carbon Dioxide Leakage Rates in Controlled Environment Chambers Using Nitrous Oxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, J.T., Kim, S., Gitz, D.C., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2003. Estimating carbon dioxide leakage rates in controlled environment chambers using nitrous oxide. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 51:103-110.
Estimating Carbon Dioxide Leakage Rates in Controlled Environment Chambers Using Nitrous Oxide - (Abstract)
Baker, J.T., Kim, S., Gitz, D.C., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2003. A method for estimating carbon dioxide leakage rates in controlled environment chambers using nitrous oxide [abstract]. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 51:103-110
Temperature and Co2 Effects on Gamagrass: Photosynthetic Performance - (Proceedings/Symposium)
GITZ, D.C., RITCHIE, J.C., KIRZEK, D.T., BAKER, J.T., REDDY, V.R. 2004. PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRD EASTERN NATIVE GRASS SYMPOSIUM, THE NORTH CAROLINA BOTANICAL GARDEN, CHAPEL HILL, NC, OCT 1-3, 2002. OMNIPRESS, MADISON, WI. P. 203-210.
Temperature and Carbon Dioxide Effects on Eastern Gamagrass: Growth and Yield - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Ritchie, J.C., Gitz III, D.C., Krizek, D.T., Reddy, V.R. 2004. Temperature and CO2 effects on eastern gamagrass growth and yield. In: Proceeding of the Third Eastern Native Grass Symposium, October 1-3, 2002, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. p. 211-217.
Responses of Corn (Zea Mays L.) to Elevated Co2: from Gene Expression to Whole-Plants - (Abstract)
Kim, S., Bae, H., Gitz, D.C., Sicher Jr, R.C., Baker, J.T., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2003. Responses of corn (zea mays l.) to elevated co2: from gene expression to whole-plants [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 50.
Simulation of Leaf and Canopy Photosynthesis of Maize under Elevated Co2 and Various Temperatures - (Abstract)
Kim, S., Gitz, D.C., Sicher Jr, R.C., Timlin, D.J., Baker, J.T., Reddy, V. 2003. Simulation of leaf and canopy photosynthesis of maize under elevated co2 and various temperatures. Integrated Biological Systems Conference. P. 53.
Biomass Accumulation and Partitioning of Eastern Gammagrass Grown under Different Temperature and Co2 Levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krizek, D.T., Gitz, D.C., Ritchie, J.C., Reddy, V. 2004. Biomass accumulation and partitioning of eastern gammagrass grown under different temperature and CO2 levels. Acta Horticulturae. 638:293-299.
Temperature and Co2 Effects on Gamagrass Photosynthetic Performance - (Abstract)
GITZ, D.C., RITCHIE, J.C., KRIZEK, D.T., BAKER, J.T., REDDY, V.R. 2002 [ABSTRACT]. 2002 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS [[CD-ROM]. A03-GITZ133920-POSTER.
Leaf and Whole Canopy Photosynthesis of Maize Grown under Elevated Co2 and Various Temperature Regimes - (Abstract)
Kim, S., Gitz, D.C., Reddy, V. 2002. Leaf and whole canopy photosynthesis of maize grown under elevated co2 and various temperature regimes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings. Poster No. 529.
Biomass Production of Eastern Gamagrass Grown at Two Levels of Carbon Dioxide - (Abstract)
Ritchie, J.C., Gitz, D.C., Krizek, D.T., Reddy, V. 2002. Biomass production of eastern gamagrass grown at two levels of carbon dioxide. American Society of Agronomy Meetings, 2002 Annual Meeting American Society of Agronomy Abstracts, CD-ROM, A03-RITCHIE-070629, 2002.

   
 
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