Projects

CROP PROTECTION AND PRODUCTION STRATEGIES FOR HORTICULTURAL CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414933

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

MANAGEMENT OF INSECTS THAT ATTACK HORTICULTURAL, TURF, AND NURSERY CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420637

AGRICHEMICAL LEACHING FROM NURSERY CONTAINERS DURING WINTER MONTHS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 421707

DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVE SUBSTRATES FOR CONTAINER NURSERY CROPS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414436

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Gasified rice hull biochar is a source of phosphorus and potassium for container-grown plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Apr-13)

Use of ground wheat straw in container nursery substrates to overwinter daylily divisions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Locke, J.C., Altland, J.E. 2012. Use of ground wheat straw in container nursery substrates to overwinter daylily divisions. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 30(4):207-210.

Substituting Pine Wood for Pine Bark Affects Physical Properties of Nursery Substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Sep-12)

Biochar affects macronutrient leaching from a soilless substrate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Locke, J.C. 2012. Biochar affects macronutrient leaching from a soilless substrate. HortScience. 47(8):1136-1140.

Change in physical properties of pine bark and switchgrass substrates over time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Krause, C.R. 2012. Change in physical properties of pine bark and switchgrass substrates over time. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 30(3):113-117.

Fate of pre-emergence herbicide applications sprayed through containerized hydrangia canopies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derksen, R.C., Altland, J.E., Rennecker, J.C. 2012. Fate of pre-emergence herbicide applications sprayed through containerized hydrangia canopies. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 30(2):76-82.

Seedling geranium response to nitrogen deprivation and subsequent recovery in hydroponic culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Locke, J.C., Altland, J.E., Bobak, D.M. 2011. Seedling geranium response to nitrogen deprivation and subsequent recovery in hydroponic culture. HortScience. 46(12):1615-1618.

Influence of pumice and plant roots on substrate physical properties over time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E. 2011. Influence of pumice and plant roots on substrate physical properties over time. HortTechnology. 21:554-557.

Optimal Spray Application Rates for Ornamental Nursery Liner Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, H., Altland, J.E., Derksen, R.C., Krause, C.R. 2011. Optimal spray application rates for ornamental nursery liner production. HortTechnology. 21(3):367-375.

Differential response of liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) tissue to POST-applied quinoclamine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Wehtje, G., Sibley, J., Miller, M., Gilliam, C., Krause, C.R. 2011. Differential response of liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) tissue to POST-applied quinoclamine. Weed Technology. DOI: 10.1614/WT-D-10-00135.1.

Use of ground miscanthus straw in container nursery substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Locke, J.C. 2011. Use of ground miscanthus straw in container nursery substrates. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 29:114-118.

Modification of Switchgrass Substrate pH Using Compost, Peatmoss, and Elemental Sulfur - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Krause, C.R. 2010. Modification of switchgrass substrate pH using compost, peatmoss, and elemental sulfur. HortTechnology. 20:950-956.

Developing Moisture Characteristic Curves and Their Descriptive Functions at Low Tensions for Soilless Substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Owen Jr., J.S., Fonteno, W. 2010. Developing moisture characteristic curves and their descriptive functions at low tensions for soilless substrates. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 136(6):563-567.

Use of Processed Biofuel Crops for Nursery Substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E. 2010. Use of Processed Biofuel Crops for Nursery Substrates. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28:129-134.

Crop Response to Hybrid Poplar Alternative Soilless Substrate Component for Pacific Northwest Ornamental Container Production - (Abstract Only)

Owen Jr., J.S., Stoven, H.M., Altland, J.E., Pruett, W.J., Klick, J. 2010. Crop Response to Hybrid Poplar Alternative Soilless Substrate Component for Pacific Northwest Ornamental Container Production. HortScience. (8)45:110.

Water Use and Growth of Two Woody Taxa Produced in Varying Indigenous Douglas-Fir Based Soilless Substrates - (Abstract Only)

Owen Jr, J.S., Zazirska-Gabriel, M., Sullivan, D.M., Altland, J.E., Albano, J.P. 2010. Water Use and Growth of Two Woody Taxa Produced in Varying Indigenous Douglas-Fir Based Soilless Substrates. HortScience. (8)45:111.

Suppression of Zinnia Powdery Mildew in the Greenhouse with Silicon-containing Media Amendments - (Abstract Only)

Locke, J.C., Altland, J.E., Frantz, J. 2010. Suppression of Zinnia Powdery Mildew in the Greenhouse with Silicon-containing Media Amendments. Journal of Phytopathology. 100:S74.

Development of Sustainable and Alternative Substrates for Nursery Container Crops - (Abstract Only) - (01-Dec-09)

ARS Nursery and Floricultural Crop Research in Ohio - (Popular Publication)

Krause, C.R., Altland, J.E., Derksen, R.C., Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Ranger, C.M., Reding, M.E., Zhu, H. 2009. ARS Nursery and Floricultural Crop Research in Ohio. The Buckeye. December 2009, pg 19-21.

Weaning off Bark - (Trade Journal)

Altland, J.E. 2010. Weaning off Bark. Nursery Management Professional. 26(1): 38-42.

Growth, Flowering and Cold Hardiness of Rockrose in Western Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bell, N., Altland, J.E. 2010. Growth, Flowering and Cold Hardiness of Rockrose in Western Oregon. HortTechnology. 20(3): 652-659.

Use of Switchgrass as a Nursery Container Substrate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Krause, C.R. 2009. Use of Switchgrass as a Nursery Container Substrate. HortScience. 44(7)1861-1865.

Control of Butterfly Bush with Postemergence Herbicides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Ream, J. 2010. Control of Butterfly Bush with Postemergence Herbicides. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 238(1):48-52.

Weed Growth and Efficacy of Pre-Applied Herbicides in Alternative Rooting Substrates Used in Container-Grown Nursery Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wehtje, G., Altland, J.E., Gilliam, C.H., Marble, S.C., Van Hoogmoed, A.J., Fain, G.B. 2009. Weed Growth and Efficacy of Pre-Applied Herbicides in Alternative Rooting Substrates Used in Container-Grown Nursery Crops. Weed Technology. 23:455-459.

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

Owen, J.S., Altland, J.E., Scagel, C.F., Stoven, H., Horneck, D., Frantz, J. 2009. Quantifying Winter Discharge of Controlled Release Fertilizers to Determine Environmental Impact and Plant Uptake. Hortscience Proceedings. 2009 ASHS Annual Conference, 25-28 July 2009, St Louis Mo. 44(4):1064.

Use of Switchgrass as the Primary Potting Component in Nursery Containers - (Abstract Only)

Altland, J.E., Frantz, J. 2009. Use of Switchgrass as the Primary Potting Component in Nursery Containers. Hortscience Proceedings. 44:1130.

Preemergence Control of Black Cottonwood in Nursery Containers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E. 2009. Preemergence Control of Black Cottonwood in Nursery Containers. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 27(1):51–55.

Irrigation affects herbicide penetration of shrub canopies - (Proceedings)

Altland, J.E. 2009. Irrigation affects herbicide penetration of shrub canopies. Proceedings of Northeastern Weed Science Society.63:60

Substrate pH Affects Nutrient Availability in Fertilized Douglas Fir Bark Substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Buamscha, G., Horneck, D. 2008. Substrate pH Affects Nutrient Availability in Fertilized Douglas Fir Bark Substrates. HortScience. 43:2171-2178.

Interaction of Glyphosate and Pelargonic acid in Ready-To-Use Weed Control Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wehtje, G., Altland, J.E., Gilliam, C. 2009. Interaction of Glyphosate and Pelargonic acid in Ready-To-Use Weed Control Products. Weed Technology. 23:544-549.

Effect of Peat Moss and Pumice on Douglas Fir Bark based Soilless Substrate Physical and Hydraulic Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Magdalena, Z., Owen, J. 2009. Effect of Peat Moss and Pumice on Douglas Fir Bark based Soilless Substrate Physical and Hydraulic Properties. HortScience. 44(3):874-878.

Interaction of Glyphosate and Diquat in Ready-To-Use Weed Control Products - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Glenn, W., Gilliam, C. 2008. Interaction of Glyphosate and Diquat in Ready-To-Use Weed Control Products. Weed Technology. 22(3):472-476.

Nitrogen Availability in Fresh and Aged Douglas Fir Bark - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Buamscha, G., Sullivan, D., Horneck, D. 2008. Nitrogen Availability in Fresh and Aged Douglas Fir Bark. HortTechnology. 18(4):619-623.

Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) Response to Quinoclamine in a Pine Bark Substrate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Wehtje, G., Gilliam, C., Mckee, M. 2008. Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) Response to Quinoclamine in a Pine Bark Substrate. Weed Science. 56(5):762-766.

Container Height and Douglas Fir Bark Texture Affect Substrate Physical Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Owen, J. 2008. Container Height and Douglas Fir Bark Texture Affect Substrate Physical Properties. HortScience. 43:505-508.

Nutrient Availability from Douglas Fir Bark in Response to Substrate pH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Buamscha, G. 2008. Nutrient Availability from Douglas Fir Bark in Response to Substrate pH. HortScience. 43:478-483.

COMPETITION FROM BLACK COTTONWOOD IN NURSERY CONTAINERS - (Proceedings)

Altland, J.E. 2008. Competition from black cottonwood in nursery containers. Proceedings of Northeastern Weed Science Society. 62:47.

Comparing digital software to human observation for estimating weed cover in nursery containers - (Proceedings)

Altland, J.E. 2008. Comparing digital software to human observation for estimating weed cover in nursery containers. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts.

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

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.

Cottonwood Control in Nursery Containers - (Abstract Only)

Altland, J.E. 2008. Cottonwood Control in Nursery Containers. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings.

Influence of Container Mulches on Irrigation and Nutrient Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Altland, J.E., Lanthier, M. 2007. Influence of Container Mulches on Irrigation and Nutrient Management. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 25:234-238.

Continuous columns for determining moisture characteristic curves of soilless substrates - (Abstract Only)

Altland, J.E., Mielcarek, M., Owen, J., Zazirska, M. 2007. Continuous columns for determining moisture characteristic curves of soilless substrates. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings. 52:538-542.