Projects

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

SILICON IN AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE: THE INTEGRATED USE OF SILICON IN CROP PROTECTION (PA-08-15) Grant (G)   Accession Number: 412521

IMPROVED PRODUCTION METHODS: NORTH SOUTH INITIATIVE (UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414608

FATE OF AGROCHEMICALS IN THE GREENHOUSE Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409800

NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND PARTITIONING IN PETUNIA IN VARIABLE ENVIRONMENTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409253

ORNAMENTAL PLANT GERMPLASM CENTER Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412500

BIOMONITORING OF NUTRITIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS IN PLANTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 415254

DETERMINING THE CRITICAL B AND CA TISSUE CONCENTRATIONS FOR BEDDING PLANTS AND VISUAL SYMPTOMS OF ESSENTIAL ELEMENTAL DEFICIENCY Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411062

IMPROVED PRODUCTION METHODS: NORTH SOUTH INITIATIVE (UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414607

BIOMONITORING OF NUTRITIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS IN PLANTS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 408234

BUILDING A WATER-HOLDING GEL FOR HORTICULTURAL APPLICATIONS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414397

IMPROVED PRODUCTION METHODS: NORTH SOUTH INITIATIVE (NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414609

DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR STABILIZATION OF PH IN CONTAINER SUBSTRATE DURING CROP PRODUCTION Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414399

IMPROVED PRODUCTION METHODS: NORTH SOUTH INITIATIVE (CLEMSON UNIVERSITY) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414604

IMPROVED PRODUCTION METHODS: NORTH SOUTH INITIATIVE (MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414606

Publications

Quantifying Winter Discharge of Controlled Release Fertilizers to Determine Environmental Impact and Plant Uptake - (Abstract) - (27-Mar-09)

Use of Switchgrass as the Primary Potting Component in Nursery Containers - (Abstract) - (24-Mar-09)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Evaluating fibrous polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cellulose as components for soilless substrates - (Abstract)

Pasian, C., Frantz, J. 2008. Evaluating fibrous polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and cellulose as components for soilless substrates. HortScience. vol 43:1182

Substrate acidification by geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum) I: temperature effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M., Nelson, P., Frantz, J. 2008. Substrate acidification by geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum)I: temperature effects. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. vol 133:508-514

Substrate Acidification by Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum) II: Light Effects and Phosphorus Uptake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, M., Nelson, P., Frantz, J. 2008. Substrate Acidification by Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum) II: Light effects and phosphorus uptake. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. vol 133:515-520

Virtual Grower 2.0 - (Other)

Frantz, J., Hand, B.A., Runkle, E., Blanchard, M. 2008. Virtual Grower 2.0. CD ROM. [computer program] http://www.ars.usda.gov/services/software/download.htm?softwareid=108

Understanding Bedding Plant Responses to Temperature and Light - (Trade Journal)

Blanchard, M., Runkle, E., Frantz, J. 2008. Understanding Bedding Plant Responses to Temperature and Light. Greenhouse Grower Magazine.

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

Arsenic Accumulation by Plant Species Selected for Growth in Northwest Ohio - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rofkar, J., Dwyer, D., Frantz, J. 2007. Arsenic accumulation by plant species selected for growth in northwest Ohio. Chemosphere. 38:2505-2517.

Comparison of irrigation, leachate and tree growth between soilless and coal ash based media - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (30-Jun-07)

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.

Investigation of Drainage and Plant Growth from Nursery Container Substrate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Frantz, J., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R. 2007. Investigation of Drainage and Plant Growth from Nursery Container Substrate. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(3):289-297.

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.

Effect of High Temperature on Extreme Substrate Acidification by Geranium - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Taylor, M., Nelson, P., Frantz, J. 2007. Effect of High Temperature on Extreme Substrate Acidification by Geranium. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings, Atlanta, GA, August 9-11, 2007.

Considerations for Accurate Whole Plant Photosynthesis Measurement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Takahashi, N., Ling, P., Frantz, J. 2007. Considerations for Accurate Whole Plant Photosynthesis Measurement. Environmental Control in Biology. 46:71-81.

System Approach for Improved Whole Canopy Photosynthesis Measurement - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Takahashi, N., Ling, P., Klingman, M., Frantz, J. 2007. System Approach for Improved Whole Canopy Photosynthesis Measurement. Meeting Proceedings. Japanese Society of Agricultural, Biological, and Environmental Engineers and Scientists 2007 Conference, June 25-27, Sakai, Osaka, Japan.

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.

Impact of Low Iron and Phosphorus Stresses on Acidification of Nutrient Solution by Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum Bailey) - (Abstract)

Taylor, M., Nelson, P., Frantz, J. 2007. Impact of low iron and phosphorus stresses on acidification of nutrient solution by geranium (pelargonium x hortorum bailey). HortScience. Scottsdale, AZ, July 16-19, 2007.

Effect of High Temperature on Extreme Substrate Acidification by Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey) - (Abstract)

Taylor, M., Nelson, P., Frantz, J. 2007. Effect of High Temperature on Extreme Substrate Acidification by Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey). American Society for Horticultural Science, July 16-19, 2007, Scottsdale, AZ. 42:874.

Effect of Phosphorus Deficiency and High Temperature on Ammonium and Nitrate Uptake by Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey) - (Abstract)

Taylor, M., Nelson, P., Frantz, J., Rufty, T. 2007. Effect of Phosphorus Deficiency and High Temperature on Ammonium and Nitrate Uptake by Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum Bailey). HortScience Annual Meeting July 16-19, 2007, Scottsdale, AS. 42:890.

Impact of Flower Removal and Light and Temperature Stresses on Acidification of Nutrient Solution by Geranium (Pelargonium X Hortorum Bailey) - (Abstract)

Taylor, M., Nelson, P., Frantz, J. 2007. Impact of flower removal and light and temperature stresses on acidification of nutrient solution by geranium (pelargonium x hortorum bailey). HortScience. Scottsdale, AZ, July 16-19, 2007.

Bedding Plant Plugs suffering from ¿Stubby Plant Syndrome¿ - (Abstract)

Krug, B., Whipker, B., Frantz, J., Mccall, I. 2007. Bedding Plant Plugs suffering from ¿Stubby Plant Syndrome¿. HortScience. American Society for Horticultural Science, Scottsdale, AZ, July 16-20, 2007.

Rethinking Acclimation of Growth and Maintenance Respiration of Tomato in Elevated Co2: Effects of a Sudden Change in Light at Different Temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Cometti, N.N., Iersel, M.V., Bugbee, B. 2007. Rethinking acclimation of growth and maintenance respiration of tomato in elevated CO2: effects of a sudden change in light at different temperatures. Journal Of Plant Ecology. 31:695-710.

Controlled Release Fertilizers: An Environmentally Sound and Efficient Method for Greenhouse Crop Fertilization - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Pasian, C. 2007. Controlled Release Fertilizers: An Environmentally Sound and Efficient Method for Greenhouse Crop Fertilization. Ohio State University Extension Publication. 3:1. p. 5-7.

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

Protein Profile Changes of Arabidopsis Leaves in Response to Boron Stress - (Abstract)

Chen, M., Yu, F., Frantz, J., Gray, J., Heckathorn, S. 2006. Protein profile changes of arabidopsis leaves in response to boron stress. American Society of Plant Biologists, Boston, MA. p. 159.

Boron Stress and Boron Tissue Distribution in Arbidopsis thaliana and Pelargonium X Hortorum - (Abstract)

Yu, F., Pitchey, D., Frantz, J., Heckathorn, S., Gray, J. 2006. Boron Stress and Boron Tissue Distribution in Arbidopsis thaliana and Pelargonium X Hortorum. American Society for Plant Biology, Boston, MA. p. 159.

Biomonitoring of Boron Micronutrient Stress in Arbidopsis thaliana and Pelargonium X Hortorum - (Abstract)

Deng, Y., Yu, F., Chen Mei, Pitchay, D., Frantz, J., Heckathorn, S., Gray, J. 2006. Biomonitoring of Boron Micronutrient Stress in Arbidopsis thaliana and Pelargonium X Hortorum. Midwest American Society of Plant Biologists, Chicago, IL, Maarch 24-25, 2006. Abstract #38.

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.

Range of Nutrients in Pelargonium X Hortorum and Pelargonium Spp - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Pitchay, D., Tay, D., Ehrenberger, J., Gray, J., Heckathorn, S., Leisner, S. 2006. Range of nutrients in pelargonium x hortorum and pelargonium spp. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. New Orleans, LA July 27-30, 2006.

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.

A New Computer Program Will Help in Greenhouse Management - (Other)

Frantz, J. 2007. A new computer program will help in greenhouse management. Ohio State University Extension Publication. 12:1. floriculture.osu.edu/archive/feb06/index.html.

Greenhouse Environment: Heat and Light - (Popular Publication)

Frantz, J. 2005. Greenhouse environment: heat and light. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin.

Greenhouse Nutrition - (Popular Publication)

Frantz, J. 2005. Greenhouse nutrition. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin.

Nutritional Deficiencies: What They Look Like - (Popular Publication)

Frantz, J. 2005. Nutritional deficiencies: what they look like. Michigan State University Extension Bulletin.

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.

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.

Acclimation to Shade: Photosynthesis, Respiration, Canopy Quantum Yield, and Carbon Use Efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Bugbee, B. 2005. Acclimation to shade: photosynthesis, respiration, canopy quantum yield, and carbon use efficiency. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130:918-927.

Do Circadian Rhythms Accentuate K-Deficiency in Geranium? - (Abstract)

Pitchay, D., Gray, J., Frantz, J., Horst, L., Krause, C.R. 2005. Do circadian rhythms accentuate k-deficiency in geranium? [abstract]. Hortscience. 40(4):132.

Identifying Common Reflectance Properties in Diverse Ornamental Species to Non-Destructively Determine Nitrogen Statues - (Abstract)

Frantz, J., Pitchay, D., Ritchie, G., Zhu, H. 2005. Identifying common reflectance properties in diverse ornamental species to non-destructively determine nitrogen statues. Hortscience. 40(4):1060.

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.

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.

Maximizing Hydroponic Lettuce Yields: Managing Temperature, Light, Co2 and Nutrition - (Trade Journal)

Frantz, J. 2004. Maximizing hydroponic lettuce yields: managing temperature, light, co2 and nutrition. Fruit Notes. 4(4):14-16.

Night Temperature Has a Minimal Effect on Respiration and Growth in Rapidly Growing Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Cometti, N.N., Bugbee, B. 2004. Night temperature has a minimal effect on respiration and growth in rapidly growing plants. Annals Of Botany. 94:155-166.

Respiration: How Does It Affect the Carbon Balance of Plants? - (Abstract)

Van Iersel, M., Bryla, D.R., Frantz, J. 2004. Respiration: how does it affect the carbon balance of plants? Hortscience. 39 p. 723.

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.

Characterizing the Environment Response of a Gibberellic Acid Deficient Rice for Use As a Model Crop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Pinnock, D., Klassen, S., Bugbee, B. 2004. Characterizing the environment response of a gibberellic acid deficient rice for use as a model crop. Agronomy Journal. 96:1172-1181.

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.

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.

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.

Exploring the Limits of Crop Productivity: Beyond the Limits of Tipburn in Lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frantz, J., Ritchie, G., Cometti, G., Robinson, J., Bugbee, B. 2004. Exploring the limits of crop productivity: beyond the limits of tipburn in lettuce. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 129(3):331-338.