Presentations, Abstracts

2014

1. Bauerle T.L. 2014. Getting to the root of the matter: coupling plant root characteristics to plant water use. 6th Annual Biotechnology Symposium: opening the biotechnology toolbox. SUNY-ESF, Syracuse, NY.

2. Burnett, S.E. and M. van Iersel. 2014. Effects of low substrate oxygen on plant growth. https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2014/webprogramarchives/Paper19065.html

3. Chappell M. 2014. IPM for Nursery Production Workshop. Measuring physical soil properties to improve plant growth and disease management. Winchester, TN.

4. Chappell, M. 2014. Integrating wireless sensor networks that monitor and control irrigation into existing irrigation schemes: 3 case studies. X Curso Internacional Sobre Programacion de Riegos. Lleida, Spain. April 2014 (Invited).

5. Chappell, M. 2014. Expanding the versatility of wireless sensor networks beyond simply controlling irrigation. X Curso Internacional Sobre Programacion de Riegos. Lleida, Spain. April 2014. (Invited).

6. Chappell, M. Paul Thomas, J. Lea-Cox, M. van Iersel, L. Crawford, B. Belayneh, J. Majsztrik, W. Bauerle, T. Bauerle, D. King, D. Kohanbash, E. Lichtenberg, and A. Ristvey. 2014. Using online learning modules as a tool for delivering complex information to SCRI stakeholders. https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2014/webprogramarchives/Paper20052.html

7. Ferrarezi, R.S., S. Dove, and M. van Iersel. 2014. A low cost, Arduino-based system for monitoring and controlling substrate water content. https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2014/webprogramarchives/Paper18317.html

8. Lea-Cox, J.D. and C. Bauer. 2014.  Research on cutting edge water technologies and perspective of a grower adopting such technologies. Seeley Summit: Water - Horticulture’s Next Game Changer?  Cornell University.  23 June, 2014. Chicago, IL. (Invited)

9. Lea-Cox, J., T. Fernandez, and M.W. van Iersel. 2014. Improving operation profitability via wise water use. Part 2. Cultivate 2014 (AmericanHort Tradeshow), Columbus, OH.

10. van Iersel, M.W., J. Lea-Cox, and T. Fernandez. 2014. Improving operation profitability via wise water use. Part 1. Cultivate 2014 (AmericanHort Tradeshow), Columbus, OH.

11. van Iersel, M.W., M. Chappell, and P.A. Thomas. 2014. Precision irrigation in greenhouses and nurseries: improving production and increasing profits. Horticulture Growers Short Course. Lower Mainland Horticulture Improvement Association, Pacific Agriculture Show, Abbotsford, BC.

12. van Iersel, M.W., M.R. Chappell, and P.A. Thomas. 2014. Precision irrigation in greenhouses and nurseries: Improving production and increasing profits. 56th Annual Horticulture Growers’ Short Course 2014 Proceedings: 134-135.

2013

1.  Alem, P.O, P.A. Thomas, and M.W. van Iersel. 2013. Irrigation volume and fertilizer concentration effects on leaching and growth of petunia. GroSci 2013. The International Symposium on Growing Media and Soilless Cultivation. p. 38.

2.  Alem, P.O., P.A. Thomas, and M.W. van Iersel. 2013. Control of poinsettia stem elongation: height limits using deficit irrigation. HortScience 48:S141-142

3.  Barnard, D.M. and W.L. Bauerle. 2013. The implications of minimum stomatal conductance on estimating water flux in containerized tree nurseries. HortScience 48:S180.

4.  Barnard, D.M. and W.L. Bauerle. 2013. A comparison of the potential for scaling up irrigation scheduling techniques: substrate moisture sensing versus predictive water use modeling. HortScience 48:S180-181.

5.  Lichtenberg, E. 2013. Optimal investment in precision irrigation systems: a dynamic intraseasonal approach. Selected paper presented at the annual meeting of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. Washington, DC. August 4-6, 2013.

6.  Bauerle, T.L. 2013. New methods to quantify root responses to variable water or nutrient supply. HortScience 48:S94.

7.  Bauerle, T. L., M. Centinari and J.D. Lea-Cox. 2013. Incorporating precision irrigation into water management strategies for nurseries. Long Island Agricultural Forum, Riverhead, NY.

8.  Bauerle W.L., D.M. Barnard, G.S. Lloyd, A.B. Daniels, D. Banks, G. Reuning, and B. Miles. 2013. The implications of differences in stomatal conductance model parameters on estimates of ecosystem-atmosphere energy exchange. CESM land model and biogeochemistry working group meetings. February 20-22, Boulder, CO.

9.  Bauerle, W.L., A.B. Daniels, and D.M. Barnard. 2013. Carbon and water flux responses to physiology by environment interactions: A sensitivity analysis of climate impacts on model parameters. Western Crop Science Society Annual Meeting, June 6-7, Pendleton, OR

10. Bauerle, W.L., A.B. Daniels, and D.M. Barnard. 2013. Carbon and water flux responses to physiology by environment interactions: A sensitivity analysis of climate impacts on biophysical model parameters HortScience 48:S143-144.

11. Bayer, A., J.M. Ruter, and M. van Iersel. 2013. Fertilizer rate and irrigation duration affect leachate volume, electrical conductivity, and growth of Gardenia jasminoides. HortScience 48:S182.

12. Bayer, A., and M. van Iersel. 2013. Using different teaching methods to enhance student learning of climate change. HortScience 48:S203.

13. Bayer, A., K. Whitaker, M. Chappell, J. Ruter, and M.W. van Iersel. 2013. Effect of irrigation duration and fertilizer rate on plant growth, substrate EC, and leaching volume. GroSci 2013. The International Symposium on Growing Media and Soilless Cultivation. p. 74.

14. Belayneh, B.E. and J.D. Lea-Cox. 2013. Implementation of Sensor-controlled Decision Irrigation Scheduling in Pot-in-Pot Nursery Production. GroSci 2013. The International Symposium on Growing Media and Soilless Cultivation.  p.68

15. Chappell, M., G.F. Kantor and J.D. Lea-Cox. 2013. Decision Irrigation: How it Benefits Your Crop Health, Crop Quality and Your Wallet. Chesapeake Green Conference. 15 Feb, 2013.  Baltimore, MD.

16. Crawford, L., J.D. Lea-Cox, J. Majsztrik, W. Bauerle, M. van Iersel, T. Martin, and D. Kohanbash. 2013. Behind the curtain: The support component of wireless soil moisture networks. HortScience 48: S181-182.

17. Ferrarezi, R.S., M.D. Ribeiro, M.W van Iersel, and R. Testezlaf. 2013. Subirrigation controlled by capacitance sensors for citrus rootstock production. HortScience 48:S142.

18. Lea-Cox, J.D., S. Burnett and M. van Iersel.  2013.   Irrigation Automation Session 2. Ohio Florist Association Short Course. Columbus, OH. 15 July, 2013.

19. Lichtenberg, E. 2013. Optimal investment in precision irrigation systems: a dynamic intraseasonal approach. Selected paper presented at the annual meeting of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association. Washington, DC. August 4-6, 2013.

20. van Iersel, M., S. Burnett and J.D. Lea-Cox.  2013.  Irrigation Automation Session 1. Ohio Florist Association Short Course. Columbus, OH. 15 July, 2013

21. Lea-Cox, J. D., B. E. Belayneh and A.G. Ristvey.  2013.  Daily and seasonal changes in the water quality of irrigation containment ponds.  In: Workshop - The challenges of using alternative and recycled water sources for horticultural use.  HortScience 48:S106.

22. Majsztrik, J., E. Lichtenberg, and M. Saavoss. 2013. Costs and benefits of sensor networks for greenhouse cut flower production. HortScience 48:S144-145.

23. Majsztrik, J., E. Lichtenberg, and M. Saavoss. 2013. Water, irrigation costs, and the benefits of sensor networks: Results from a national survey. HortScience 48:S181.

24. Rivera, L.D., L. Crawford, M. van Iersel and S. Dove. 2013. Comparing hydraulic properties of soilless substrates with natural soils: a more detailed look at hydraulic properties and their impact on plant water availability. HortScience 48:S426-427.

25. Starry, O., J. Kim, S. Dove, M. van Iersel, and J.D. Lea-Cox. 2013. Effects of water availability and temperature on CAM expression and water use efficiency by Sedum album and Sedum kamtschaticum. HortScience 48:S143.

26. Thomas, P.T., M. Chappell, J.M. Ruter, E. Lichtenberg, and M.W. van Iersel. 2013. Wireless sensor networks for automated irrigation control in container nurseries: implementation and economic impact. HortScience 48:S179.

27. van Iersel, M.W. and S. K. Dove. 2013. Temporal and spatial oxygen dynamics in soilless substrate as affected by environmental conditions. GroSci 2013. The International Symposium on Growing Media and Soilless Cultivation. p. 58.

28. White, S.A., J.S Owen, J.C. Majsztrik, R.T. Fernandez, P.R. Fisher, C.R, Hall, T.A Irani, J.D. Lea-Cox, J. Newman ad L.R. Oki. 2013. Containment, remediation, and recycling of irrigation water for sustainable ornamental crop production: Results of a SCRI planning grant. HortScience 48:S427-428.

29. van Iersel, M. and M. Chappell. 2013. Sensor controlled irrigation: A case study with gardenia. WinterGreen 2013. CANR open house. Duluth, GA.

30. Thomas, P.A. 2013. Wireless Sensor Networks for Automated Irrigation Control in Container Nurseries. Georgia Farm Bureau Convention. Jeckyll Island, GA. December, 2013.

2012

1.  Chappell, M. 2012. Irrigation sensor networks: from the source to the plant. UGA Rainwater Harvesting Symposium. Athens, GA.

2.  Chappell, M. 2012. Irrigation: Fundamentals and Cost of Irrigation Efficiency and Uniformity. Tennessee Master Nursery Program. McMinnville, TN.

3.  Lea-Cox, J. D. 2012.  Some Observations on Interdisciplinary Project  Planning and Management. In: Collaborative Research Projects Highlight the Economic Benefits of Agricultural Research.  Webinar organized by the Tri-Societies (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) and Council on Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics (C-FARE) for USDA-NIFA Program Leaders.   15 Oct, 2012.

4.  Lea-Cox, J. D., O. Starry, A. G. Ristvey and S. Cohan.  2012.   Progress in Developing a Mechanistic Water Balance Model to Predict Green Roof Performance and Efficiency.  In:  Quantification of Green Roof’s Contributions to Building and Community Performance.  NASA-ESA International Workshop on Environment and Alternative Energy. 4 – 7 Dec, 2012.  NASA-Goddard Space Center, Greenbelt MD.

5.  van Iersel, M.W. 2012. The plant propagation industry in the United States. International seminar on Propagation Technologies and Certification of Nursery Plants. Rancagua, Chile.

6.  van Iersel, M.W. 2012. Efficient water use during plant propagation. International seminar on Propagation Technologies and Certification of Nursery Plants. Rancagua, Chile.

7.  van Iersel, M.W. 2012. Automating irrigation: the evolution of an intelligent design. Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia. Athens, GA.