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Michael R. Evans

University of Arkansas

E115 AFLS (Dean’s Office) and

315 Plant Sciences (Horticulture Department)

Fayetteville, AR 72701

Phone: (479) 575-3179

FAX: (479) 575-8619

[email protected]

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy, Horticulture, 1990

Minor in Plant Physiology

University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108

Master of Science, Horticulture, 1987

Minor in Plant Physiology

University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108

Bachelor of Science, Horticulture, 1985

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 24061

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

Interim Associate Dean – Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.

August 1, 2016 – present.

Professor - Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. July 1,

2009 – present.

Associate Professor – Department of Horticulture, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

72701. April 1, 2001 – present.

Assistant Professor - Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011.

March 1, 1994 to March 31, 2001.

Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist - Environmental Horticulture Department,

University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Bradenton, FL 34203. July 1,

1990 to February 15, 1994.

Research Assistant - University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108. September 1985 to March

1990.

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Laboratory Technician - Minn vitro, Inc., 1520 Albany Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108. June 1988 to

January 1990.

Student Intern - Paul Ecke Poinsettias, Encinitas, CA 92924. July 1985 to September 1985.

Nursery Worker - Mountain View Nursery, Danville, VA 24540. March 1982 to September

1981 and June 1982 to September 1982.

LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

Interim Associate Dean – Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences. August

2016 to present. Responsible for various activities related to all College academic functions as

well as College-funded research activities.

Administrative Officer – Alliance for Cooperative Course Exchange in the Plant Sciences

(ACCEPtS). August 2012 to present. Responsible for budget management, oversight of tuition

exchange, management of accounts payable, web page management and various activities related

to coordination of course sharing among the four participating institutions.

Faculty Council Chair of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences.

2014. Responsible for planning the business agenda for meetings, conducting meetings, and

interacting with faculty committees and administration to plan and execute the shared governance

duties of Faculty Council.

Faculty Senate Representative for the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life

Sciences. 2004 – 2006 and 2007 – 2009. Represented the interests of the Dale Bumpers College

of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences on the University of Arkansas Faculty Senate.

Chair University Academic Standards Committee. 2006. Responsible for conducting meetings

reviewing student issues associated with academic probation, readmission, grade forgiveness and

other aspects associated with student performance and standing.

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Courses Taught

Greenhouses and Controlled Environments (Hort 4703). Principles of greenhouse and controlled

environment operation and management. Methods of monitoring and manipulating

environmental conditions to maximize production and quality and minimize production costs and

time. (2001 to present)

Greenhouse Management Laboratory (Hort 4701). Application of principles and practices

involved in greenhouse management. (2003 to present)


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Greenhouse Crops Production (Hort 4803). Credits: 3. Principles and practices of greenhouse

production of ornamental and vegetable crops. (2001 to present)

Greenhouse Crops Production Lab (Hort 4801). Application of principles and practices involved

in the greenhouse production of ornamental and vegetable crops. (2001 to present)

Plant Sciences Colloquium (PTSC 6101). Special topics for students in the Plant Sciences

Doctoral Program. Spring 2009.

Career Development (Hort 3901). Career skill development including development of resumes,

job interviews and interpersonal relationships in the work place. (2003)

Sustainable and Environmental Horticulture Systems (Hort 424/524). Inquiry into ethical issues

and environmental consequences of horticultural cropping systems and production practices.

Emphasis on production systems that are resource efficient, environmentally sound, socially

acceptable, and profitable. (1995 through 1999)

Greenhouse Crops Production I (Hort 434). Principles and practices of greenhouse crops

production. Emphasis is placed on production of common containerized flowering and

ornamental foliage species and vegetable crops produced in greenhouse environments. (1999)

Greenhouse Crops Production II (Hort 435). Principles and practices of greenhouse crops

production. Emphasis is placed on production of bulb crops and flowering annual and perennial

crops. (1999)

Greenhouses and Controlled Environments and Laboratory (Hort 332 and 332 L). Principles of

greenhouse and controlled environment operation and management. Methods of monitoring and

manipulating environmental conditions to maximize production and quality and minimize

production costs and time. (1994-2000)

Unique Teaching Materials Developed

Greenhouse Management Online is a unique interactive learning center designed to replace

traditional textbooks and support Greenhouse Management (Hort 4703) and Greenhouse

Management Lab (Hort 4801). The site contains twelve learning units focused on specific

subjects, and it contains approximately 200 pages text, 300 images, 240 videos, self-

examinations, recorded lectures, discovery videos and a searchable index. The site is a password

protected copyrighted site (http://greenhouse.uark.edu) that is used by Dr. Evans to teach students

based at University of Arkansas as well as at Oklahoma State University, Mississippi State

University, Louisiana State (through the ACCEPtS program) and industry professionals (non-

credit).


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Undergraduate Advising

Advised undergraduate students since 1994 (average of 10 per year) as well as advised

horticulture clubs at Iowa State University and University of Arkansas.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

Refereed Research Publications

Evans, M.R., B.E. Jackson, M. Popp and S. Sadaka. 2017. Chemical properties of biochar

materials manufactured from agricultural products common to the southeast United States.

HortTechnology 27(1):16-23.

Chitwood. J, A. Shi, M. Evans, C. Rom, E. Gbur, D. Motes, P. Chen and D. Hensley. 2016.

Effect of temperature on seed germination in spinach (Spinacia oleracea). HortScience

51(12):1475-1478.

Bortolini, L. C. Nicoletto, P. Sambo and M.R. Evans. 2016. Radicchio cultivation under different

sprinkler irrigation systems. Contemporary Engineering Sciences 9(7):345-355.

Shoulders, C. W., Evans, M. R., Lolley, M. C., & Currey, C. J. 2016. A description of national

horticulture curriculum for greenhouse food crop production. North American Colleges and

Teachers of Agriculture Journal (NACTA) 60(1):82-85.

Conneway, R., S. Vertlinden, A.K. Koeser, M.R. Evans, R. Schnelle, V. Anderson and J.R.

Stewart. 2015. Use of alternative containers for long-and short-term greenhouse crop production.

HortTechnology 25:26-34.

Evans, M.R., A.K. Koeser, G. Bi, S. Nambuthiri, R. Geneve, K. Jacobsen, S.T. Lovell and J.R.

Stewert. 2015. Impact of biocontainers with and without shuttle trays on water use in the

production of containerized ornamental greenhouse crop. HortTechnology 25:35-41.

Koeser, A.K., S.T. Lovell, M.R. Evans and J.R. Stewart. 2013. Biocontainer water use in short-

term greenhouse crop production. HortTechnology 23(2):215-219.

Bozzolo, Arianna and Michael R. Evans. 2013. Efficacy of cork granulates as a top coat substrate

component for seed germination as compared to vermiculite. HortTechnology 23(1):114-118.

Beeks, Stephanie and Michael R. Evans. 2013. Growth of cyclamen in biocontainers on an ebb-

and-flood subirrigation system. HortTechnology 23(2):173-176.

Beeks, Stephanie and Michael R. Evans. 2013. Physical properties of biocontainers used to grow

long-term crops in an ebb-and-flood subirrigation system. HortScience 48(6):732-737.


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Evans, Michael R., Richard Harkess, Jeff Kuehny and Janet Cole. 2011. ACCEPtS: An alliance

for cooperative course sharing in the plant sciences. HortTechnology 21(6):696-697.

Kuehny, J., M. Taylor and M.R. Evans. 2011. Greenhouse and landscape performance of bedding

plants in biocontainers. HortTechnology 21(2):155-162.

Evans, Michael R., P. Zanin and T. Cavins. 2011. E-values generated from dry-down models as a

physical property measurement for evaluating and classifying wetness of root substrates.

HortScience 46(4):627-631.

Evans, Michael R., J. Buck and P. Sambo. 2011. The pH, electrical conductivity, and primary

macronutrient concentration of sphagnum peat and ground parboiled fresh rice hull substrates

over time in a greenhouse environment. HortTechnology 21(1)103-108.

Evans, Michael R. 2011. Physical properties of and plant growth in peat-based root substrates

containing glass-based aggregate, perlite and parboiled fresh rice hulls. HortTechnology

21(1):30-34.

Evans, Michael R., Matt Taylor and Jeff Kuehny. 2010. Physical properties of biocontainers for

greenhouse crops production. HortTechnology 20(3):549-555.

Buck, Johann and Michael R. Evans. 2010. Physical properties of ground parboiled fresh rice

hulls used as a horticultural root substrate. HortScience 45(4):643-649.

Sambo, P., F. Sannazzaro and M. Evans. 2008. Physical properties of ground fresh rice hulls and

sphagnum peat used for greenhouse root substrates. HortTechnology 18(3):384-388.

Evans, Michael R. and Mary M. Gachukia. 2008. Secondary macro- and microelements in

sphagnum peat-based substrates amended with parboiled fresh rice hulls or perlite.


Gachukia, Mary M. and Michael R. Evans. 2008. Root substrate pH, electrical conductivity, and

macroelement concentration of sphagnum peat-based substrates amended with parboiled fresh

rice hulls or perlite. HortTechnology 18(4):644-649.

Evans, Michael R. and Mary M. Gachukia. 2007. Physical properties of sphagnum peat-based

root substrates amended with perlite or parboiled fresh rice hulls. HortTechnology 17(3):312-

315.

Evans, Michael R. and Leisha Vance. 2007. Physical properties of processed-poultry-feather-

fiber-containing greenhouse root substrates. HortTechnology 17(3):301-304.

Sealy, Ramsey, Michael R. Evans, Craig Rothrock. 2007. The effect of a garlic extract and root

substrate on soil-borne fungal pathogens. HortTechnology 17(2):169-173.


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Evans, Michael R. and Maryanne Gachukia. 2004. Fresh Parboiled Rice Hulls Serve as an

Alternative to Perlite in Greenhouse Crops Substrates. HortScience 39(2):232-235.

Evans, Michael R. 2004. Ground bovine bone as a perlite alternative in horticultural substrates.


Evans, Michael R. 2004. Processed poultry feather fiber as an alternative to peat in greenhouse

crops substrates. HortTechnology 14(2):176-179.

Evans, Michael R. and Douglas Karcher. 2004. Properties of plastic, peat and processed poultry

feather fiber growing containers. HortScience 39(5):1008-1011.

Evans, Michael R. and David Hensley. 2004. Plant growth in plastic, peat and processed poultry

feather growing containers. HortScience 39(5):1012-1014.

Evans, Michael R. and Gang Li. 2003. Effect of humic acids on growth of annual ornamental

seedling plugs. HortTechnology 13(4):1-5.

Hartwigsen, Jack A. and Michael R. Evans. 2000. The effects of seed and substrate humic acid

application on seedling shoot and root development. HortScience 35(7):1231-1233.

Konduru, Sreenivas, Michael R. Evans and Robert H. Stamps. 1999. Coconut husk and

processing effects on chemical and physical properties of coconut coir dust. HortScience

34(1):88-90.

Stamps, Robert H. and Michael R. Evans. 1999. Growth of Draceana marginata and

Spathiphyllum 'Petite’ in Sphagnum peat and coir dust-based growing media. Journal of

Environmental Horticulture 17(1):49-52.

Whipker, Brian E., Shravan K. Dasoju and Michael R. Evans. 1999. Vegetatively propagated

geraniums respond similarly to drench applications of paclobutrazol and uniconazole.


Dasoju, Shravan, Michael R. Evans and Brian E. Whipker. 1998. Paclobutrazol drenches

control growth of potted sunflowers. HortTechnology 8(2):235-237.

Dasoju, Shravan, Michael R. Evans and Brian E. Whipker. 1998. Paclobutrazol drench activity

in coir and peat-based root substrates. HortTechnology 8(4):595-598.

Evans, Michael R., James N. Smith and Raymond A. Cloyd. 1998. Fungus gnat population

development in coconut coir and Sphagnum peat-based substrates. HortTechnology 8(3):406-

409.

McAvoy, Richard J., Bernard B. Bible and Michael R. Evans. 1998. Localized accumulation of

condensed tannins associated with poinsettia bract necrosis. Journal of the American Society for


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Horticultural Science 123(5):916-920.

Evans, Michael R. and Richard H. Harkess. 1997. Growth of Pelargonium x hortorum and

Euphorbia pulcherrima in rubber-containing substrates. HortScience 32(5):874-877.

Evans, Michael R. and Jeff K. Iles. 1997 .Growth of Viburnum dentatum and Syringa x

prestoniae 'Donald Wyman' in Sphagnum peat and coir-based substrates. Journal of

Environmental Horticulture 15(3):156-159.

Stamps Robert H. and Michael R. Evans. 1997. Growth of Dieffenbachia maculata 'Camille’ in

growing media containing Sphagnum peat or coconut coir dust. HortScience 32(5):844-847.

Evans, Michael R. and Robert H. Stamps. 1996. Growth of bedding plants in Sphagnum peat and

coir dust-based substrates. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 14(4):187-190.

Evans, Michael R., Sreenivas Konduru and Robert H. Stamps. 1996. Source variation in physical

and chemical properties of coconut coir dust. HortScience 31(6):965-967.

Harbaugh, Brent K. and Michael R. Evans. 1994. Growth inhibition of caladium by high

temperature. HortScience 29(7):769-770.

Evans, Michael R. and Brent K. Harbaugh. 1993. Method and timing of de-eyeing affects growth

and development of caladium. HortScience 28(10):994-996.

Evans, Michael R., Harold F. Wilkins and Wesley P. Hackett. 1992. Meristem ontogenetic age as

the controlling factor for long-day floral initiation in poinsettia. Journal of the American Society

for Horticultural Science 17(6):961-965.

Evans, Michael R., Harold F. Wilkins and Wesley P. Hackett. 1992. Gibberellins and

temperature influence long-day floral initiation in poinsettia. Journal of the American Society for

Horticultural Science 117(6):966-971.

Evans, Michael R., Neil O. Anderson and Harold F. Wilkins. 1990. Temperature and GA3 effects

on emergence and flowering of potted Paeonia lactiflora . HortScience 25(8):923-924.

Evans, Michael R. , and Neil O. Anderson. 1988. Substitution of cold requirement in Paeonia

lactiflora Pall. by gibberellic acid. Flowering Newsletter 6:27-28.

Evans, Michael R. and Robert E. Lyons. 1988. Photoperiodic and gibberellin-induced growth

responses of Gaillardia x grandiflora. HortScience 23(3):584-586.

Peer Reviewed Research Proceedings Manuscripts

Judd, Lesley, Brian Jackson, Dean Hesterberg, Michael Boyette, Michael Evans and William

Fonteno. 201-. Assessing biochar as a lime replacement for peat substrates. ActaHorticulturae (in


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Press).

Evans, Michael R. and Hannah R. Quick. 201-. Effect of Propagation Cell Density and Use of

Nursery Stage on Plant Growth of ‘Rex’ Lettuce in Hydroponic Production. ActaHorticulturae

(In Press).

A. Bassan, P. Sambo, G. Zanin and M.R. Evans. 2014. Rice hull-based substrates amended with

anaerobic digested residues for tomato transplant production. ActaHorticulturae 1018:573-581.

Evans, Michael R. 2014. Efficacy of ground fresh rice hulls as a substrate component using

overhead and ebb-and-flood irrigation systems. Acta Horticulturae 1034:241-247

Bassan, A., P. Sambo, G. Zanin and M.R. Evans. 2012. Use of fresh rice hulls and anerobic

digestion residues as substrates alternative to peat. Acta Horticulturae 927:1003-1010.

Bozzolo, A. G. Ponchia and M.R. Evans. 2012. Germination and growth of seedlings in peat-

based substrates processed dairy manure solids. Acta Horticulturae 937:31-36.

Zanin, G., A. Bassan, P. Sambo and M.R. Evans. 2011. Rice hulls and peat replacement in

substrates for vegetable transplant production. Acta Horticulturae 893:963-970.

Sambo, P. G. Zanin, C. Nicoletto, M.R. Evans and F. Roncolato. 2011. Comparison among

different methods to extract soil water from containerized substrates. Acta Horticulturae

922:369-374.

Harkess, R.L., J.S. Kuehny, M.R. Evans, L. Greer and T.Cavins. 2007. Virtual field trips:

expanding the greenhouse classroom. ActaHorticulturae 762:439-444.

Evans, Michael R. 1993. Photoperiod affects meristem development of Liatris spicata

‘Callilepsis’. Proc. of the Florida State Hort. Soc. 106:288-290.

Evans, M.R. 1992. Effect of bud removal and tuber orientation on floral development of Liatris

spicata ‘Callilepsis’. Proc. of the Interamerican Soc. for Tropical Hort. 36:127-131.

Polston, J.E., M.R. Evans and J.H. Tsai. 1991. Investigation of etiology of grassy tuber of

caladium. Proc. Florida State Hort. Soc. 104:334-336.

Abstracts for Scientific Meetings

Judd, Lesley, Brian Jackson, Dean Hesterberg, Michael Boyette, Michael Evans and William

Fonteno. 2017. Assessing biochar as a lime replacement for peat substrates. International

Symposium on Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation and Compost Utilization in Horticulture.

ISHS. Portland, OR. August 20 – 25, 2017. Abstract 045.

Evans, Michael R. and Hannah R. Quick. 2017. Effect of Propagation Cell Density and Use of


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Nursery Stage on Plant Growth of ‘Rex’ Lettuce in Hydroponic Production. International

Symposium on Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation and Compost Utilization in Horticulture.

ISHS. Portland, OR. August 20 – 25, 2017. Abstract 095.

Chidiac, J.C. and M.R. Evans. 2016. Aggreggate depth and irrigation frequency affects ‘Rex’

lettuce development in a shallow aggregate bed hydroponic production system. SR-ASHS Annual

Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 4 – 7, 2016. HortScience 51(9):S27

Smith, P.R. and M.R. Evans. 2016. Evaluation of lettuce cultivars used in hydroponic greenhouse

crop production. SR-ASHS Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 4 – 7, 2016. HortScience

51(9):S51

Quick, H.R. and M.R. Evans. 2016. The effect of nutrient solution electrical conductivity on

growth and tip burn occurrence on three hydroponically-grown lettuce cultivars. SR-ASHS

Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. February 4 – 7, 2016. HortScience 51(9):S51

Gill, R.K. and M.R. Evans. 2016. The effect of fertilizer timing and concentration on the rate of

development of ‘Rex’ lettuce seedlings for hydroponic production. SR-ASHS Annual Meeting.

San Antonio, TX. February 4 – 7, 2016. HortScience 51(9):S53

Chitwood, J., A. Shi, M. Evans, J.R. Clark, D. Motes, P. Chen, D. Hensley, C. Rom. 2015. The

Use of Seed Germination Rate as an Indicator of Heat Tolerance in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea

L.). HortScience 50(9) Supplement—2015 ASHS Annual Conference, S120

(http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/suppl/2015/10/26/50.9.DC1/HS-Sept_2015-

Conference_Supplement.pdf) and 2015 ASHS International Conference, August 4-7, 2015, New

Orleans, LA) (https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2015/webprogram/Paper21400.html).

Shoulders, C. W., and Evans, M. R. 2015. The impact of a manuscript critique program on

horticulture students’ knowledge and perceptions toward scientific writing. Presented at the

National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Conference. June 16-20,

2015. Athens, GA.

Gill, R., M. Evans. 2015. The Effect of Fertilization Time and Electrical Conductivity of the

Nutrient Solution on Transplanting Stage of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). HortScience 50(9)

Supplement—2015 ASHS Annual Conference, S272, #182

(http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/suppl/2015/10/26/50.9.DC1/HS-Sept_2015-

Conference_Supplement.pdf)

Gill, R., M. Evans. 2015. Effect of Different Electrical Conductivities and pH on Growth and

Biomass Accumulation of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) Grown in Nutrient Film and Deep

Flow Hydroponic Systems. HortScience 50(9) Supplement—2015 ASHS Annual Conference,

S237, #191 (http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/suppl/2015/10/26/50.9.DC1/HS-

Sept_2015-Conference_Supplement.pdf)

Ma, Jianbing, Ainong Shi, Beiquan Mou, Michael R. Evans, John R. Clark, Dennis Motes, David


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Brenner, Haizheng Xiong, Jessica Chitwood and Josh Campbell. 2014. Association mapping of

leaf traits of spinach. ASHS Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Poster. Abstr. 19190.

Chitwood, Jessica, Michael R. Evans, Curt R. Rom, Beiquan Mou, Dennis Motes, Jianbing Ma,

Haizheng Xiong and Ainong Shi. Temperature effect on seed germination in spinach (Spinacia

oleracea L.). ASHS Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Poster. Abstr. 19140.

Ma, Jianbing, Michael R. Evans, Beiquan Mou, Dennis Motes, Jessica Chitwood, Haizheng

Xiong and Ainong Shi. 2014. SSR discovery in common dandelion (Taraxicum officianale) from

EST sequence databases. ASHS Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. Poster. Abstr. 17523.

Evans, Michael R. 2013. Teaching a greenhouse management laboratory on line.

Annual meeting of the Southern Region of the American Society for Horticultural Science.

February 1 – 5, 2013. Orlando, FL

Evans, Michael R. 2013. Efficacy of ground fresh rice hulls as a substrate component using

overhead and ebb-and-flood irrigation systems. International Symposium on Growing Media and

Soilless Cultivation (ISHS). Leiden, The Netherlands. June 17 - 21, 2013.

Koeser, A., G. Bi, M.R. Evans, R.L. Geneve, K. Jacobsen, S. Nambuthiri, J.R. Stewart and S. T.

Lovell. 2013. Use of plastic trays to reduce irrigation demand of biocontainers. American Society

for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting. July 22 – 25, 2013 Palm Desert, CA. (Abst. 14018)

Conneway, R, A. Koeser, V. Anderson, M.R. Evans, R.A. Schnelle, J.R. Stewart and S.

Verlinden. 2012. Use of biocontainers for short- and long-term greenhouse production. American

Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting. 31, July – 3, August, 2012. Miami, FL.

HortScience 47(9):S340

Zanin, G., A. Bassan, P. Sambo and M.R. Evans. 2011. Rice hulls and peat replacement in

substrates for vegetable transplant production. International Symposium on Organic Matter

Management and Compost Use in Horticulture (ISHS). 4 – 7, April, 2011. Adelaide, Australia.

A. Bassan, M.R. Evans, G. Zanin and P. Sambo. 2011. Rice hull-based substrates amended with

anaerobic digested residues for tomato transplant production. International Symposium on

Organic Matter Management and Compost Use in Horticulture (ISHS). 4 – 7, April, 2011.

Adelaide, Australia.

Evans, M.R., E.R. Salazar and P. Sambo. 2011. The pH, electrical conductivity, and primary

macronutrient concentration of dairy biofiber-containing root substrates over time in a

greenhouse environment. International Symposium on Organic Matter Management and

Compost Use in Horticulture (ISHS). 4 – 7, April, 2011. Adelaide, Australia.

Taylor, M., M. Evans and J. Kuehny. 2011. Research at public gardens – Increasing scope,

impact and recognition through university collaboration. Annual Meeting of the American

Society for Horticultural Science. 25 – 28, September, 2011. Waikoloa, Hawaii.


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Evans, M.R., T. Cavins, and P. Zanin. 2011. E-values of common greenhouse root substrate

components. International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis

(ISHS). 17 – 21, October, 2011. Barcelona, Spain.

Evans, M.R. and A. Bozzolo. 2011. Ground cork as a top coat substrate material for seed

germination. International Symposium on Growing Media, Composting and Substrate Analysis

(ISHS). 17 – 21, October, 2011. Barcelona, Spain.

Sambo, P., A. Bassan, and M.R. Evans. 2010. Use of fresh rice hulls and anerobic digestion

residues as growing media alternative to peat. Proceedings of the International Society for

Horticultural Science. Lisbon, Portugal. Abst. Sm04.007.

Sambo, P., F. Roncolato, and M.R. Evans. 2010. Comparison among different methods to extract

soil-water from containerized substrates. Proceedings of the International Society for

Horticultural Science. Lisbon, Portugal. Abst. S15.263.

Bozzolo, A., M. Evans, and G. Ponchia. 2010. Germination and growth of seedlings in peat-

based substrates amended with Nature’s Natural Dairy Manure Product. Proceedings of the

International Society for Horticultural Science. Lisbon, Portugal. Abst. S09.317.

Evans, Michael, Donna Graham, Janet C. Cole, Edwin Miller, Richard Harkess, Walter Taylor,

Jeff Kuehny and Elizabeth Garrison. 2010. The alliance for cooperative course exchange in the

plant sciences. NACTA/SERD Conference Proceedings. Abst. #115.

Evans, Michael, Jeff Kuehny and Matthew D. Taylor. 2009. Physical properties of biocontainers

designed for greenhouse crops production. Hortscience 44(4):1092.

Evans, Michael and Clint Metcalf. 2009. Physical properties of Growstones- perlite- and PBH-

containing root substrates. HortScience 44(4):1092

Evans, Michael, Donna Graham, Janet C. Cole, Edwin Miller, Richard Harkess, Walter Taylor,

Jeff Kuehny and Elizabeth Garrison. 2009. The alliance for cooperative course exchange in the

plant sciences. HortScience 44(4):1136.

Evans, Michael. 2009. Chemical properties over time of root substrates containing increasing

amounts of Growstones, perlite and PBH. HortScience 44(4):1146.

Salazar, Elmer Roldan and Michael Evans. 2009. Physical properties of a processed dairy manure

product used as a greenhouse root substrate component. HortScience 44(4):1146.

Evans, Michael and Clint Metcalf. 2009. Growth of vinca and geranium in Growstones-, perlite-

and PBH-containing root substrates. HortScience 44(4):1147.

Kuehny, Jeff, Michael Evans and Matthew D. Taylor. 2009. Assessing biodegradable containers

for greenhouse and landscape performance. HortScience 44(4):1148.


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Buck, J., M. Evans and P. Sambo. 2008. Performance of processed parboiled fresh-ground rice

hulls as an alternative soilless root substrate. HortScience 43(4):1135.

Buck, J., M. Evans and P. Sambo. 2007. Micronutrient concentrations of Sphagnum peat and

fresh-ground rice hulls over time in a greenhouse environment. HortScience 42(4):973. Abst.

358.

Buck, J., M. Evans and P. Sambo. 2007. Electrical conductivity, pH and macronutrient

concentrations of sphagnum peat and fresh-ground rice hulls over time in a greenhouse

environment. HortScience 42(4):973. Abst. 359.

Sannazaro, F., M.R. Evans and P. Sambo. 2007. Lolla di riso come sostituto della torba: effetti

sulla germinazione di alcune specie ornamentali. Italus Hortus 14(2):121.

Buck, J.S., M.R. Evans and P. Sambo. 2006. Physical properties of whole fresh-ground parboiled

rice hulls for use as a horticultural root substrate. HortScience 41(4):979

Evans, M.R., B.W. Krumpelman, R. Sealy and C.S. Rothrock. 2006. The effect of substrate silica

incorporation on post-emergence damping off of vinca. HortScience 41(4):979

Sambo, P. F. Sannazzaro and M. Evans. Effect of root substrates and nutrient solution electrical

conductivity on tomato transplant characteristics. HortScience 41(4):982.

Evans, M.E., T.J. Cavins, J.S. Kuehny, R.L Harkess and R.L. Greer. 2006. Virtual field trips for

improving undergraduate education in greenhouse management. HortScience 41(4):1003.

Kuehny, J., M. Evans, T. Cavins., R. Harkess and L. Greer. 2006. Virtual field trips: a

supplement for teaching greenhouse management. Proceedings 27th Int. Horticulture Congress.

August 13 – 19, 2006.

Ramsey Sealy and Evans, Michael R. 2005. Fungicidal properties of garlic extract in sphagnum

peat- and sand-based substrates. HortScience 40(3):880

Ramsey Sealy and Evans, Michael R. 2005. Efficacy of biological amendments on posttransplant

root rot. HortScience 40(3):880

Quinney, Heather and Michael R. Evans. 2005. Growth of annual plant species in ground

processed rice hull products. HortScience 40(3):879.

Paolo Sambo, M.R. Evans and G. Gianquinto. 2005. Comparison between peat and fresh rice

hull: hydraulic and chemical characteristics. HortScience 40(4):1126.

Evans, Michael R. 2004. Greenhouse management online – an interactive alternative to

traditional greenhouse management textbooks. HortScience 39(3):648.


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Candole, Byron and Michael Evans. 2004. Suppression of soil-borne diseases caused by Pythium

and Phytophthora species in coconut coir-based substrates. HortScience 39(3):665.

Evans, Michael and Maryanne Gachukia. 2004. Comparison of physical properties of perlite and

parboiled fresh rice hull-containing substrates. HortScience 39(3):666.

Sealy, Ramsey, Michael Evans and Craig Rothrock. 2004. The effect of garlic extract on soil-

borne fungal pathogens of greenhouse crops. HortScience 39(3):666.

Candole, B.L. and M.R. Evans. 2003. Suppression of Phytophthora and Pythium damping-off of

tomato by coconut coir dust. Phytopathology 93(6):S13. P-2003-0095-AMA

Candole, B., M. R. Evans and T. Morelock. 2003. Suppression of Pythium and Phytophthora

species by dried waste pepper pulp. 2002 Southern Region ASHS. HortScience 38(6):1274.

Evans, Michael R. and David Hensley. 2002. Characteristics and performance of plastic, peat and

processed feather containers. 2002 Southern Region ASHS. HortScience 38(6):1273

Evans, Michael R. and David Hensley. 2002. Comparison of plant growth in plastic, peat and

processed feather containers. 2002 Southern Region ASHS. HortScience 38(6):1273.

Gachukia, Maryanne and Michael R. Evans. 2002. Substrate and Plant Tissue Nitrogen

Concentrations of Peat-Based Substrates Amended with Perlite and Fresh Rice Hulls.

2002 Southern Region ASHS. 38(6):1274.

Vance, Leisha, Michael R. Evans and Gregory T. Bujarski. 2002. Use of processed poultry

feather fiber as an alternative to Sphagnum peat in greenhouse substrates. 2002 Southern Region

ASHS. HortScience 38(6):1274.

Gaul, Stephen B. and Michael R. Evans. 2000. Coir inhibition of soil-borne fungal pathogens

was not due to physical or biological agents. HortScience 35(3):388. Abst.#005.

Li, Gang and Michael R. Evans. 2000. Humic acid substrate treatments and foliar spray

application effects on root growth and development of seedlings. HortScience 35(3):434.

Abst.#251.

Dallman, Amy, Hank Taber, Michael Evans and Diane Shogren. 1999. Release of Zn from

shredded waste designed for use as a substrate amendment. HortScience

34(3):463. Abst. #128.

Evans, Michael R. and Stephen Gaul. 1999. Inhibition of Phytophthora megasperma in coconut

coir-based root substrates. HortScience 34(3):442. Abst. #012.

Gaul, Stephen, Eric Nelson and Michael Evans. 1999. Euphorbia pulcherrima cultivars differ in

susceptibility to varying inoculum levels of Pythium ultimum Trow. HortScience 34(3):443.


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Abst. #013.

McAvoy, R.J., B.B. Bible and M.R. Evans. 1998. Early onset of poinsettia bract necrosis is

associated with condensed tannin accumulation. HortScience 33(3):485. Abst. #236.

Stamps, Robert H. and Michael R. Evans. 1998. Growth of Draceana marginata and

Spathiphyllum 'Petite’ in Sphagnum peat and coconut coir dust-based growing media.

HortScience 33(3):522. Abst. #440.

Evans, Michael R., James N. Smith and Raymond Cloyd. 1997. Effect of coir and Sphagnum

peat-based substrates on fungus gnat populations. HortScience 32(3):480. Abst. #310.

Hartwigsen, Jack A. and Michael R. Evans. 1997. Effect of humic acid substrate drenches on

growth and development of seedlings. HortScience 32(3):438. Abst. #065

Smith, James N. and Michael R. Evans. 1997. Humic acid promotion of root development on

Euphorbia pulcherrima cuttings. HortScience 32(3):476. Abst. #290

Evans, Michael R. and Andrew A. Waber. 1996. Growth of Euphorbia pulcherrima and

Pelargonium x hortorum in shredded rubber-containing substrates. HortScience 31(4):657. Abst.

#540.

Hartwigsen, Jack A. and Michael R. Evans. 1996. Effect of humic acid seed treatments on

growth and development of seedlings. HortScience 31(4):632. Abst. # 392.

Konduru, Sreenivas and Michael R. Evans. 1996. Source and processing affects chemical and

physical properties of coir dust. HortScience 31(4):656. Abst. # 535.

Stamps, Robert H. and Michael R. Evans. 1996. Growth of Dieffenbachia maculata 'Camille' in

growing media based on Sphagnum peat or coconut coir dust. HortScience 31(4):583. Abst. #

107.

Waber, Andrew A. and Michael R. Evans. 1996. Growth and development of Euphorbia

pulcherrima 'Freedom' and Lilium longiflorum 'Nellie White' in Sphagnum peat and coir dust-

based substrates. HortScience 31(4):657. Abst. #536.

Konduru, Sreenivas, Michael R. Evans and Robert H. Stamps. 1995. Source variation in

chemical characteristics of coconut coir dust. HortScience 30(4):866. Abst. # 509.

Evans, M.R. 1993. Photoperiod affects development of axillary meristems of Liatris spicata .

1993. Annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society.

Harbaugh, Brent K. and Michael R. Evans. 1993. Inhibition of growth of caladium by high

temperature. HortScience 28(5):216. Abst. # 863


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Evans, M.R. 1992. Effect of bud removal and tuber orientation on floral development of Liatris

spicata 'Callilepsis’. 38th Annual Congress of the Interamerican Society for Tropical Horticulture.

Zamorano, Honduras.

Wilfret, Gary J. and Michael R. Evans. 1991. Evaluation of poinsettia cultivars grown in central

Florida. HortScience 26(6):169. Abst. # 724

Evans, Michael R. and Harold F. Wilkins. 1989. The effect of temperature and growth retardants

on long-day floral initiation in Euphorbia pulcherrima. HortScience 24(3):119. Abst. # 457

Anderson, Neil O., Michael R. Evans, Harold F. Wilkins and Richard E. Widmer. 1988.

Evaluation of the herbaceous peony, Paeonia lactiflora Pall. for commercial pot plant

production. HortScience 23(3):781. Abst. # 452

Evans, Michael R. and Harold F. Wilkins. 1988. The effect of reduced temperature on floral

initiation and development in Euphorbia pulcherrima. HortScience 23(3):746. Abst. # 196

Evans, Michael R. and Harold F. Wilkins. 1988. Effect of GA3 and nodal position on long-day

floral initiation in Euphorbia pulcherrima . HortScience 23(3):820. Abst. # 720

Evans, Michael R. and Robert E. Lyons. 1987. Photoperiodic and gibberellin-induced growth

responses of Gaillardia x grandiflora. HortScience 22(5):1037. Abst. # 5

Book Chapters

Evans, Michael and Paolo Sambo. 2018. Substrates for greenhouse crops. In: Water and Nutrient

Management for Greenhouse Crops. Eds. Donald Merhaut, Kimberly A Williams and Salvatore

Mangiafico. University of California Press Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. (In

Press)

Williams, Kimberly and Michael Evans. 2018. Wetting agents for greenhouse substrates. In:

Water and Nutrient Management for Greenhouse Crops. Eds. Donald Merhaut, Kimberly A

Williams and Salvatore Mangiafico. University of California Press Division of Agriculture and

Natural Resources. (In Press)

Whipker, B.E. and M.R. Evans. 2011. Regulation of Plant Growth. p. 373 – 389. In: Greenhouse

Operation and Management. Seventh Edition. Ed. Paul Nelson. Prentice Hall. Upper Saddle

River, NJ.

Current Graduate Students

Hannah Quick. M.S. Anticipated completion August 2019. Plant density, light levels and nursery

stage effects on lettuce seedling development for use in hydroponic production systems.


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Nathan Eylands. M.S. Anticipated Spring 2018. The efficacy of yucca-based saponin on the

control of E. coli in a nutrient film technique system used for hydroponic lettuce production.

Sam Doty M.S. Anticipated Spring 2018. Shallow aggregate bed production system for the

production of basil as compared to nutrient film technique and deep flow technique.

Graduate Students Completing Theses

Joseph Chidiac. M.S. 2017. Shallow aggregate ebb-and-flood system for the production of leafy

greens in greenhouses.

Reetinder Kaur Gill. M.S. 2015. Nutrient Management for Growing Dandelion (Taraxacum

officinale L.) in Nutrient Film and Deep Flow Hydroponics.

Stephanie Beeks. M.S. 2011. Evaluation of biocontainers used for the production of long-term

greenhouse crops in subirrigation systems.

Elmer Roldan-Salazar. M.S. 2010. Evaluation of dairy biofiber processed by hydro-cyclone and

in-vessel composting as an alternative to peat in containerized greenhouse production.

Buck, Johann. Ph.D. 2008. Development of ground parboiled fresh rice hulls as a horticultural

root substrate.

Franco Sannazzaro. Ph. D. 2007. Ground rice hulls as a substrate for vegetable transplant

production. University of Padova. Co-advised with Dr. Sambo at University of Padova, Italy.

Mary Gachukia. M.S. 2004. Development of parboiled fresh rice hulls as an alternative to perlite

in horticultural substrates.

Leisha Vance. M.S. 2003. Processed poultry feather fiber as an alternative to Sphagnum peat in

horticultural substrates.

Konduru, Sreenivas. M.S. 1996. Characterization of chemical and physical properties of

coconut coir dust.

Hartwigsen, Jack. M.S. 1997. The Effect of Humic Acid Application on Seedling

Development.

Gang Li. M.S. 2001. Humic acid seed and substrate treatments on root development and stand

establishment in ornamental plugs.

Graduate Committees Served

John Ridenour. Ph.D. (PLSC –Plant Pathology). TBD – Gray leaf spot of maize. In Progress.


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Jonathan Smith. Plant Sciences. New strategies for controlling mycotoxin contamination in

maize. Ph.D. (PLSC – Plant Pathology). In Progress.

Lesley Judd. Horticultural Science. Development and evaluation of various biochars as

aggregates for increasing substrate pH. North Carolina State University. Ph.D. 2016.

Jessica Chitwood. Horticulture. Effect of temperature on seed germination in spinach (Spinacia

oleracea L.) and its use as an indicator of heat tolerance. M.S. 2015

Kimberly Cochran. Plant Sciences. Ph.D. (PLSC – Plant Pathology). Soybean seed quality and

vigor: Influencing factors, measurement and pathogen characterization. 2015.

Robert Hirsch. Plant Sciences. Ph.D. (PLSC – Plant Pathology). Dissection of gray leaf spot of

maize through functional genomics. 2014

Alma Laney. M.S. Plant Pathology. Characterization of the casual agents of rose rosette and red

bud ringspot. 2010

Keiddy Urrea Romero. M.S. Plant Pathology. Development of soybean seedling diseases in

natural infested soils at three temperatures. 2010.

Luciana Rosso. Ph.D. Plant Sciences. (2007). Genetic resistance in soybean to Pythium damping-

off and molecular characterization of Pythium population dynamics in Arkansas.

Scott Monfort. Ph.D. Plant Sciences. 2005. The potential for remote identification of within-field

problem zones associated with Meloidogyne incognita and Thielaviopsis basicola for site-

specific control of cotton.

Amber Beckman. M.S. Horticulture. 2005. Water release characteristics of soil amendments used

in putting green rootzones.

Heather Quinney. M.S. Horticulture. 2005. The influence of three soil amendments on soil

compaction.

John Kihia. M.S. Horticulture. 2004. Control of floral initiation and development in Amaryllis

for off-season flowering.

Phil Stewart. M.S. Horticulture. 2003. Role of Botryosphaeria dothidea and Erwinia amylovora

on development of shoot-tip blight of blackberry.

Li, Dejang. Ph.D. 2001. Horticulture. Particle size and shape effects on physical and chemical

properties of golf course greens.

Dasoju, Shravan. M.S. Horticulture. 1997. Influence of fertility, plant growth retardants and

substrate on plant growth and post harvest quality of potted sunflowers.


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Klock, Kim. Ph.D. Horticulture. 1995. Root-zone temperature effects on the nutrient uptake of

horticultural crops.

Program Support Awards (Federal Grant Sources in Bold)

Total value of awards: $3,468,805 Total value direct to Evans’ program: $2,044,012

Oasis Sheet Plug Sizes and Production Sequencing on the Efficacy of Hydroponic Lettuce

Production. Michael R. Evans. $4,550. Smithers Oasis. 2016.

Evaluation of Penetrate 50 and Soapbark Tree-Extracted Quillaja for the Control of Aphids and

Spider Mites on Blackberry and Strawberry in the Greenhouse Environment. $5,890. DPI Global.

2016

Evaluation of S-31 Biological Amendment on the Growth and Productivity of Greenhouse-

Grown Strawberry. $7,368. Growcentia. 2016.

PT 81 Ionic Copper, Selectrocide Chlorine Dioxide and Uptake (DDAC) for the Control of Algae

in Hydroponic Production Systems. $4,827. PACE 49. 2016.

Evaluation of Penetrate 50 and Soapbark Tree Extracted Quillaia for the Control of Aphids and

Spider Mites. Michael R. Evans. $7,970. DPI Global. 2015.

Efficacy of DDAC as a substrate wetting agent. Michael R. Evans. $3,360. PACE 49. 2015.

Development of Horticulture International Student and Faculty Exchanges with the Royal

Horticulture Society Wisley and Ghent University. Michael R. Evans. $4,000. Dale Bumpers

College of Agriculture, Food and Life Sciences. 2015.

Baccto ELITE hp high porosity 35/65 indoor growing media evaluation. Michael Evans. $1,850.

Michigan Peat. 2014.

Penetrate wetting agent evaluation trials. Michael Evans. $2,751. DPI Global. 2014.

Organic profloc fertilizer as compared to fish meal and standard commercial slow-release

fertilizer. Michael Evans. $6,705. 2014

Growing strawberries: A private-public partnership creating a student and farmer operated

business utilizing extended season technologies. M. Elena Garcia, Don Johnson and Michael

Evans. $146,805. 2014

Development and evaluation of various biochars as aggregates for increasing substrate pH

stability. Brian Jackson, Michael Evans, William Fonteno and Michael Popp. $62,571. American

Floral Endowment. 2013 - 2015.


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Revitalizing strawberry production in Arkansas and the surrounding region via extended season

production systems. M. Elena Garcia, Don Johnson and Michael Evans. $200,000. National

Strawberry Sustainability Initiative. 2013.

A YouTube®-based video channel demonstrating hydroponic troughs as year-round sustainable

strawberry production systems. Michael Evans, M. Elena Garcia and Donn Johnson. $66,000.

National Strawberry Sustainability Initiative. 2013.

Unrestricted research funds. $5,000. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2013.

Unrestricted research funds. $3,530. DPI Global. 2013.

Unrestricted research funds. $1,650. Michigan peat. 2013.

Unrestricted research funds. $5,400. Syngenta. 2012

Unrestricted research funds. $1,200. Michigan Peat Co. 2012

Unrestricted research funds. $15,000. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2011

Unrestricted research funds. $1,400. Michigan Peat. 2011

Unrestricted research funds. $1,200. Garrick Corp.. 2011

Unrestricted research funds. $3,700. DPI Global. 2011

Unrestricted research funds. $15,000. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2011

Impact and social acceptance of selected sustainable practices in ornamental crop

production systems. USDA- Specialty Crops Research Initiative. $124,000. (total grant of

$1,548,793). 2010.

Unrestricted research funds. Amega Scientific. $4800.00. 2010.

Unrestricted research funds. Sun Gro. $5,000. 2009.

Unrestricted research funds. Perlite Institute. $3,285. 2009.

Unrestricted research funds. Sun Gro. $2,590. 2009.

Effect of contaminants on performance of PBH when used as a horticultural substrate. Riceland

Foods. $9,636. 2009.

Unrestricted research funds. Growstones. $1,500. 2009.


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Efficacy of trichoderma for disease suppression in different peat types. BioWorks. $4,000. 2008.

Resource sharing for the enhancement of curricula in the agricultural plant sciences

(ACCEPtS). USDA-HEC. $477,000. 2008.

Development and evaluation of Tyrapeat from dairy manure as a root substrate. TyraTech, Inc.

$19,600. 2008.

Evalution of SunTrace microelement package. Sun Gro Horticulture. $2,300. 2008

Resource sharing for the enhancement of curricula in core and emerging issues in the

agricultural plant sciences. USDA-HEC. 2007. $48,000.

Evaluation of PBH as a long-term root substrate component. Riceland Foods. 2007. $7,600.

Determination of physical and chemical properties of Growstones. Earthstone LLC. 2007.

$9,800.

Unrestricted research funds. Sun Gro. 2007. $5,000.

Development of standardized rice hull composting procedures. 2007. $11,300.

Use of silica to inhibit soil-borne fungal pathogens of in greenhouse crops. Fred C. Gloeckner

Foundation. 2007. $8,000.

Development and Evaluation of Horticultural Root Substrates. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2006.

$15,085.00

Evaluation of Physical Properties of PBH-Containing Root Substartes. Sun Gro Horticulture.

2006. $1,850.00

Control of Soil-borne Fungal Pathogens in Greenhouse Crops Using Silicates. Fred C. Gloeckner

Foundation. 2006. $7,000.00

Development of Ground Processed Parboiled Rice Hulls as an Alternative to Sphagnum Peat.

Riceland. 2005. $79,309.00.

Root substrates unrestricted grant. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2005. $1,000.00

Root substrates unrestricted gift. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2005. $9,400.00

Development of a Virtual Field Trip of Peat and Substrates Processing, SunGro. 2005.

$15,000.00



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Use of combinations of non-biological and biological amendments to create highly disease

suppressive growing media. FIRST. 2004 – 2005. $5,000.00

Virtual Field Trips for Improving Undergraduate Education in Controlled Environment

Agriculture. USDA-HEC. Michael Evans, Todd Cavins, Jeff Kuehny, Richard Harkess and

Rebecca Greer. $245,922.

Sun Gro Horticulture. Support for research on biological controls in greenhouse growing media.

Michael R. Evans. 2004. $10,000.

USA Absorbents. Efficacy of a garlic extract on suppression of select soil-borne fungal

pathogens of greenhouse crops. Michael R. Evans. 2003. $13,624.51

USA Absorbents. Effect of garlic extract on growth of select soil-borne fungal organisms in

culture. Michael R. Evans. 2003. $4,380.36

Tyson Foods. Evaluation of the efficacy of feather-fiber based weed mats over a two-year period.

Michael R. Evans. 2003. $11,426.25

Crompton-Uniroyal. Unrestricted gift. Michael R. Evans. 2003. $1,000.00

Technical and economic analysis of the potential for the conversion of poultry and swine

production facilities to greenhouses and mushroom houses for alternative marketing

opportunities. Southern Region USDA/SARE. Michael R. Evans, Eric Wailes, Michael

Schnelle, Richard Harkess and Thomas Costello. 2003. $17,448.00

Riceland Foods. Development of parboiled fresh rice hulls as an alternative to perlite in

horticultural growing media. Michael R. Evans. 2003. $10,678.88

Tyson Foods. Development of feather-based growing media and soil amendments for production

and retail horticultural markets. Michael R. Evans. 2002. $59,623.25

Tyson Foods. Evaluation of the potential of chicken feathers and feather meal as value-added

products for horticulture industries. III. Evaluation of five strengths of feather-based keratin

containers for greenhouse crops production. Michael R. Evans. 2002. $6,038.42

Tyson Foods. Evaluation of the potential of bone products as perlite alternatives in horticultural

substrates. Michael R. Evans. 2002. $1,000.00


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Horticultural Research Institute. Using surfactants to control Phytophthora cinnamomi root rot of

rhododendron. Michael R. Evans, James Correll and Jeff Iles. 2001. $9,000.00


products for horticulture industries. II. Development of feather containers for greenhouse crops

production. Michael R. Evans. 2001. $4,535.00.00


products for horticulture industries. I. Physical and chemical properties of chicken feathers and

chicken feather meal. Michael R. Evans. 2001. $940.00

American Floral Endowment. National floriculture forum funding. Michael R. Evans. 2000.

$5,000.00

O.M. Scotts. Evaluation of commercial retail substrates. Michael R. Evans. 1999. $7,575.00

Bedding Plants Foundation Inc. Humic acid seed and substrate treatments on root development

and stand establishment in ornamental plugs (Year 2). 1999. $7,800.00

Aquatrols, Inc. Effect of wetting agent incorporation in fertigation solution on geranium growth

and water retention (Part 1). Michael R. Evans. 1997. $7,404.00


and water retention (Part 2). Michael R. Evans. 1998. $7,404.00

Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation. Control of fungal pathogens by coconut coir. Michael R. Evans.

1998. $10,850.00

Bedding Plants Foundation Inc. Humic acid seed and substrate treatments on root development

and stand establishment in ornamental plugs (Year 1). 1998. $7,800.00

Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation. Control of fungal pathogens by coconut coir. Michael R. Evans.

1997. $10,850.00

Iowa State University Research Foundation. Control of fungal pathogens by coconut coir. 1997

-1998. Michael R. Evans, $10,850.00

American Rhododendron Society. Promotion of adventitious rooting in Rhododendrons by

Humic Acid. 1997. Michael R. Evans and William R. Graves $1,300.00


and water retention. Michael R. Evans. 1997. $3,000.00

O.M. Scotts. Evaluation of commercial retail substrates. Michael R. Evans. $6,940.00


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and water retention. Michael R. Evans. 1997. $2,400.00

Iowa Nurserymen’s Research Corp. Evaluation of shredded rubber substrates in containerized

nursery production. Michael R. Evans and Jeffrey K. Iles. 06/95 - 06/96. $1,950.00.

O.M. Scotts Co. Evaluation of commercial substrates for seed geranium production. Michael R.

Evans. 04/01/96 - 07/01/96. $3,500.00


and water retention. Michael R. Evans. 1996 - 1997. $5,200.00

Iowa Nurserymen’s Research Corp. Evaluation of coconut coir and peat-based substrates in

containerized nursery production. Michael R. Evans and Jeffrey K. Iles. 06/95 - 06/96.

$2,000.00.

The Foliage Foundation. Comparison of coconut coir and peat-based growing media for foliage

plant production. Robert H. Stamps and Michael R. Evans. 01/01/95 - 09/01/95. $2,000.00

Iowa Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station. Development of Swine Manure

Solids into Value-Added Products for Horticultural Markets. Michael R. Evans and Thomas

Glanville. 10/01/95 - 06/30/96. $20,000.00

CIBA Turf & Ornamentals. Evaluation of Precision 25W on ornamentals. Michael R. Evans.

04/01/95 - 07/01/95. $1,000.00

Michael R. Evans and Robert H. Stamps. Development of Philippine Coconut Coir Dust for the

Horticultural Market. U.S.A.I.D./Chemonics $29,491.20.

Michael R. Evans and Jeffrey K. Iles. Development of a Container Media Research Facility. Iowa

Nurserymen’s Research Corp. $2,600.00.

Michael R. Evans, Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation research grant for “Control of Growth and

Development of the Flower Spike of Liatris spicata” Year 2. $5,000.00

G.J. Wilfret, J.P. Gilreath, B.K. Harbaugh and M.R. Evans, SHARE grant from Happiness Farms

for caladium research. $10,000.00

Michael R. Evans, Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation research grant for “Control of Growth and

Development of the Flower Spike of Liatris spicata” Year 1. $8,000.00

Michael R. Evans, SHARE grant from Florida Ornamental Growers Association. $600.00

Michael R. Evans, SHARE grant from Happiness Farms for caladium research. $1,500.00


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Michael R. Evans, SHARE grant from Florida Ornamental Growers Association. $600.00

Michael R. Evans, SHARE grant from Happiness Farms for caladium research. $500.00

Michael R. Evans, Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Research Grant for non-

chemical height control research. $500.00

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

Industry and Popular Educational Publications

State and Regional Publications

Evans, Michael. 1993. Research to grow on. Flori-Report 2(1):1-2.

Evans, Michael R. 1993. Controlling plant height without chemicals. Florida Nurseryman

Magazine. January 1993, pp. 36, 38, 42-43.

Evans, Michael. 1993. Producing blazing star (liatris) for cut flowers. Florida Coop. Exten. Serv.,

Gainesville, FL. Circular ENH 111.

Evans, Michael R. and Ron Beck. 1993. Production of hybrid asiatic and oriental lilies. Florida

Coop. Exten. Serv., Gainesville, FL. Circular 1094.

Price, James F. and Michael R. Evans. 1993. Getting a grip on thrips in Florida. Flori-Report

2(1):3,6-7,10.

Evans, Michael R. 1992. University of Florida cut flower research program specialty cut flower

research trials 1991-1992. GCREC Report BRA 1992-17, Univ. of Florida/IFAS.

Evans, Michael R. 1992. Cut flower hybrid lily cultivar evaluations report. GCREC Report

BRA-1992-7, Univ. of Florida/IFAS.

Evans, M.R., G.J. Wilfret and B.K. Harbaugh. 1992. Caladiums as potted and landscape plants.

Florida Coop. Exten. Serv., Gainesville, FL. Circular 1060.

Evans, M.R., J.E. Barrett, B.K. Harbaugh and G.A. Clark. 1992. No-runoff watering systems for

foliage and flowering potted plant production. Florida Coop. Exten. Serv., Gainesville, FL.

Circular 1059.

Evans, Michael R. and Gary J. Wilfret. 1992. Easter lilies for 1993: The best to grow and how.

Flori-Report 1(1):1-3.

Evans, Michael R. and Terril Nell. 1992. How to get the most out of cut flowers: handling and

storage. Flori-Report 1(1):5-8.


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Evans, Michael R. and Terril Nell. 1992. Getting the most out of cut flowers - how growing

conditions and harvest affect postharvest life of cut flowers. Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc.

Newsletter 15(2):1,4-5.

Harbaugh, B.K., S.S. Woltz and M.R. Evans. 1992. The importance of pH in lisianthus

production. Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc. Newsletter 15(3):6-7.

Price, James F. and Michael R. Evans. 1992. Hasta la vista, whitefly: control measures with

pesticides and practices. Flori-Report 1(1):4-5.

Price, James F. and Michael R. Evans. 1992. Some tools and tactics for aphid management in

flower crops. Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc. Newsletter 15(3):1-2,4-5.

Price, James F. and Michael R. Evans. 1992. Proper screen use can exclude insect and mite pests

from your production areas. Foliage Digest 15(1):3-4.

Beck, Ron and Michael R. Evans. 1991. Production of asiatic and oriental hybrid lilies. Florida

Ornamental Growers Assoc. 14(4):1-5.

Chase, Ann, Tom Yeager, Gary Simone and Mike Evans. 1991. Production management and

fungicide alternatives to benlate on ornamental crops. IFAS Extension Bulletin 886, Univ. of

Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Evans, Michael R. 1991. Research Notes: The color of your greenhouse covering can affect the

growth of your crops. Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc. Newsletter 14(1):6.

Evans, Mike R. and Gary J. Wilfret. 1991. Ornamental Field Day. GCREC Report BRA 1991-17,

Univ. of Florida/IFAS.

Evans, Michael R. 1991. Stephanotis - an alternative crop for specimen pots and hanging baskets.

Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc. Newsletter 14(2):3-5.

Harbaugh, Brent K., Jay Scott and Michael Evans. 1991. Production of ‘Micro-Tom’ - a

miniature ornamental tomato. Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc. Newsletter 14(1):4-5.

Price, James F. and Michael R. Evans. 1991. Proper screen use can exclude insect and mite pests

from your production areas. Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc. Newsletter 14(3):1-3.

Price, James F., Donald E. Short and Michael R. Evans. 1991. Poinsettia insects and their

control. Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc. Newsletter 14(5):4-7.

Price, J.F., M.R. Evans and D.E. Short. 1991. Insecticides and miticides for Florida bedding

plants. Poster published by Florida Ornamental Growers Assoc.


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Evans, Michael R. 1990. Non-chemical methods of height control. Manatee Production Lines,

November 1990, pp. 5-6.

Evans, Michael R., Harold F. Wilkins and Patty Doyle. 1989. 1988 poinsettia cultivar trials -

reproductive phase. Minn. State Flor. Bull. 38(3):14-19.

Evans, Michael R., Harold F. Wilkins and Patty Doyle. 1989. 1988 poinsettia cultivar trials -

vegetative phase. Minn. State Flor. Bull. 38(2):13-15.

Evans, M., P. Bierman and H. Wilkins. 1988. Review of wisdom from 2000 soil test results.

Minn. State Flor. Bull. 37(3):8-10.

Evans, Michael R. and Neil O. Anderson. 1987. The history and culture of the herbaceous peony.

Minn. State Flor. Bull. 36(4):8-10.

Evans, M.R., K.L. Grueber and H.F. Wilkins. 1987. Does temperature dipping reduce the time

required to produce a poinsettia crop? Minn. State Flor. Bull. 36(4):3-7.

Evans, Michael R. 1986. Nitrogen and horticultural production. Minn. State. Flor. Bull.

35(5):18-20.

National and International Publications

Shaw, Angela L., Christopher J. Currey and Michael R. Evans. 2015. Keeping your greenhouse

fruits and vegetables safe: Overview of best food safety practices. Greenhouse Grower 33(5):38-

39.


fruits and vegetables safe: Focus on soilless and hydroponic systems. Greenhouse Grower

33(6):48, 50, 52.


fruits and vegetables safe: Best practices for worker hygiene and biosecurity. Greenhouse Grower

33(7):61-62.


fruits and vegetables safe: Sanitation food safety best practices. Greenhouse Grower 33(8):37-38,

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Taylor, Matt, Michael Evans, and Jeff Keuhny. 2012. Biocontainers – Plant performance in the

greenhouse and landscape. Greenhouse Management 32(3):54-58.

Taylor, M., M. Evans, and J. Kuehny. 2010. The Beef on biocontainers : strength, water use,

biodegradability and greenhouse performance. The OFA Bulletin. Sept/Oct. 923:1, 5-9.


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Taylor, M., M. Evans, and J. Kuehny. 2010. Comparing strength and biodegradability of

biocontainers. Greenhouse Management and Production (GMPro). September. pp. 14-20.

Evans, Michael R., Jeff Kuehny and Matt Taylor. 2009. Biocontainers offer several choices.

GMPro Magazine. January. p. 22-24.

Cavins, Todd and Michael R. Evans. 2008. Count down the most common growing media

questions Part 1. GMPro February. p. 15-19.

Cavins, Todd and Michael R. Evans. 2008. Count down the most common growing media

questions Part 2. GMPro March. p. 26-29.

Evans, Michael R. and M. Gachukia. 2008. Finding an alternative to perlite. Big Grower.

February. p. 24-26

Evans, Michael R. 2008. Root media play a role in plant health. Nursery Management and

Production 24(6):52-56.

Evans, Michael R. 2007. Rice Hulls 101. GrowerTalks. January. p. 60-64.

Evans, Michael R. 2000. Growing Media for Hanging Baskets. Greenhouse Management and

Production Magazine 20(9): 70-73.

Evans, Michael R. and William C. Fonteno. 1999. Proper Mixing and Handling of Greenhouse

Growing Media. Greenhouse Management and Production Magazine September 1999.

Evans, Michael R. 1998. Coconut coir: a research report from the lab. Greenhouse Product

News 8(4):10-13.

Jacques, Daniel J, Ron Adams, Michael R. Evans and Bob Steinkamp. 1998. Understanding

growing media components. Greenhouse Management and Production Magazine. January 1998.

Evans, Michael R. 1996. Try coir in your growing mix. Greenhouse Management and Production

14(12);49-50.

Evans, Michael R. 1993. Stephanotis. GrowerTalks Magazine 57(1):17.

Chase, Ann, Tom Yeager, Gary Simone and Mike Evans. 1991. Alternatives to benlate.

Greenhouse Grower, November, 1991.

Evans, Michael R. 1991. Educational programs help Florida growers move into the future.

GrowerTalks 55(6)83-89.

Harbaugh, Brent, Jay Scott and Michael Evans. 1991. Diversify production with ‘Micro-Tom’.

Greenhouse Grower 9(2):106-109.


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Evans, Michael R., David Hartley and Harold F. Wilkins. 1990. Minimize poinsettia splitting

with careful cultural practices. GrowerTalks 54(1):44-46.

Industry and Commercial Presentations

National and International

Greenhouse lettuce cultivar trials. Michael Evans. Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering

Design Short Course. University of Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center. Tucson,

AZ. April 20 – 24, 2016. (invited presentation)

Substrates for Controlled Environment Agriculture – Physical and Chemical Properties. Michael

Evans. Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course. University of

Arizona Controlled Environment Agriculture Center. Tucson, AZ. April 20 – 24, 2016. (invited

presentation).

Evans, Michael R. Greens and strawberries. Protected Agriculture Workshop (Boone County

Cooperative Extension Service). Harrison, AR. April 21, 2015 (invited presentation)

Evans, Michael R. Hydroponic production of greens and herbs. Horticulture Industries Trade

Show. Fort Smith, AR. January 16, 2015. (invited presentation)

Evans, Michael R. Growing strawberries in the greenhouse for high value winter production.

Horticulture Industries Trade Show. Fort Smith, AR. January 16, 2015. (invited presentation)

Evans, Michael R. Best media for hydroponic greens products. Cultivate15. Columbus, OH. July

12, 2015. (invited oral presentation)

Evans, Michael R. Greenhouse produce cultivar and variety trials. Greenhouse Solutions

Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. September 16, 2015. (invited oral presentation)

Evans, Michael R. Marketing greenhouse produce: Not by the book. Greenhouse Solutions


Evans, Michael R. Greenhouse strawberry school. Greenhouse Solutions Conference. Pittsburgh,

PA. September 17, 2015. (invited oral presentation)

Evans, Michael R. Marketing greenhouse produce: Not by the book. Greenhouse Solutions


Grantsmanship for teaching. National Academic Programs Summit. Bozeman, MT. June 22-23,

2014. Invited oral presentation.


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Alternative media components and their potential advantages. 2014 Plug and Cutting

Conference. Orlando, FL September 23, 2014. Invited oral presentation

New IT solutions to train the industry’s next generation. 2014 Plug and Cutting Conference.

Orlando, FL September 23, 2014. Invited oral presentation.

Systems for hydroponic and soilless greenhouse food crop production. Cultivate2014. Columbus,

OH. July 14, 2014. Invited oral presentation.

Greenhouse strawberry production. Cultivate2014. Columbus, OH. July 14, 2014. Invited oral

presentation.

Greenhouse hydroponic lettuce production. Cultivate2014. Columbus, OH. July 14, 2014. Invited

oral presentation.

Ohio International Short Course. “Optimizing the root environment”. Columbus, OH. July 14,

2013.

Perlite Institute and Vermiculite Association annual Meeting. 2012. Summary presentation of

research results in perlite and vermiculite. New Orleans, LA. 27, October – 1, November, 2012.

Range Science Education Council Meeting. 2012. The Alliance for Cooperative Course

Exchange in the Plant Sciences. Spokane, WA. 28 - 30, January , 2012.

Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo. “So many biodegradable containers – Which ones

will work best for your business?”. November 4, 2010.

Ohio International Short Course. “Going green - biocontainers” and “Going green – alternative

substrates”. Columbus , OH. July 13, 2010.

Ohio International Short Course. “Biodegradble pots: physical properties, field performance and

plant growth”. Columbus, OH. July 13, 2009.

Syngenta Lectures in Bloom. “Total Plant Health – Common Substrate Issues” Las Vegas.

September 10 – 12, 2008.

Carlin Horticulture Seminar Series. “Top 20 Most Common Growing Media Problems”. St. Paul

MN. August 23, 2008.

Ohio International Short Course. “Corrective Procedures for Growing Media”. Columbus, OH.

July 14, 2008.

SAF 2008 Pest Management Conference. Designing disease suppressive root substrates. Atlanta,

GA. February 29 – March 1, 2008.


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Ohio International Short Course. “A Countdown of the Top 20 Growing Media Problems”.

Columbus, OH. July 13, 2007.

BFG Midwestern Hort Expo. “Twenty Ways To Improve Your Growing Media”. Kansas City,

MO. September 6, 2007.

East Texas Greenhouse Growers Annual Educational Meeting. “Top Twenty Growing Media

Questions”. Tyler, TX. October, 2007.

North Dakota Greenhouse Growers Meeting. “Successfully Using PBH as a Root Substrate

Component”. Minot, ND. October, 2007.

North Dakota Greenhouse Growers Meeting. “Designing and Handling Growing Media”. Minot,

ND. October, 2007.

Controlled Environment Agriculture Conference. “The top 20 root substrate questions”. Tucson,

AZ. Jan. 16 – 18, 2006.

Controlled Environment Agriculture Conference. “Disease suppressive growing media for

greenhouses and nurseries” and “Alternative Substrate Components”. Tucson, AZ. Jan. 16 – 18,

2005.

International Bedding Plant Conference, Chicago, IL. Alternative substrate components and

amendments for improving disease suppression in bedding plants. September 19 – 21,2004.

Ohio International Short Course, Columbus, OH – Presentations on substrates research and on

alternative substrate components. July 13 – 17, 2003

Ohio International Short Course, Columbus, OH – Presentation on designing growing media to

inhibit soil-borne diseases. July 15 – 17, 2002.

Ohio International Short Course, Cincinnati, OH - Presentation on research on humic acids. July

10 - 12, 1999.

Ohio International Short Course, Cincinnati, OH - Presentation on substrate components and

amendments. July 12, 1998.

GrowTech Americas '97, Miami Beach, FL - Presentation on coir as a substrate. September 4-7,

1997.

Ohio International Short Course, Cincinnati, OH - Presentation on substrates for hanging baskets.

July 13 - 15, 1997.

Grower Expo '96, Chicago, IL - Presentation on poinsettia production. January 5 - 6, 1996.


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National Horticulture Convention, Cebu City, Philippines: Managing Horticultural Growing

Media. February, 1995.

National Food Festival - Plants and Flowers Fair, Manila, Philippines: Specialty Cut Flower

Production in the Tropics and Postharvest Handling of Cut Flowers. November 13, 1993.

First International Floriculture Seminar, Manila, Philippines: Production and Postharvest

Handling of Liatris). April 6, 1993.

Davao Chamber of Commerce Floriculture Seminar, Davao City, Philippines: Producing Hybrid

Lilies and Liatris as Cut Flowers. April 4, 1993.

State and Regional

Systems for greenhouse food crop production. 2017.Michael Evans. Greenhouse Production

Workshop. Harrison, AR. May 3, 2016.

Production Protocol for Hydroponic Lettuce and Herbs. 2017. Michael Evans. Greenhouse

Production Workshop. Harrison, AR. May 3, 2016.

Production Systems Used in Greenhouses for Soilless and Hydroponic Production of Food

Crops. 2017. Michael Evans. Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop. Mountain Grove, MO.

August 3, 2016.

Year Round Production of Hydroponic Fresh Leafy Greens in Greenhouses. 2017. Michael

Evans. Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop. Mountain Grove, MO. August 3, 2016.

AGIA Annual Conference. 2009. “Parboiled fresh rice hulls as a horticultural root substrate” and

“Biocontainers for greenhouse crops production”. Fort Smith, AR. January 20, 2009.

AGIA Annual Conference. 2007. “Disease suppressive root substrate components and

amendments”. Fort Smith, AR. January 16, 2007.

MDM 2006 Short Course. Two presentations on “Reading and Understanding Fertilizer Labels”

and “The Top 20 Root Substrate Questions”. Minneapolis, MN. August 25, 2006.

Illinois Bedding Plant Conference. “The Top 20 Root Media Questions” and “Disease

suppressive growing media for greenhouse growers”. Belleville, Il. Jan. 5 – 6, 2005.

North Dakota Greenhous Growers Meeting.. “Disease suppressive growing media for greenhouse

crops” and “Reading and understanding fertilizer labels”. Minot, ND. Oct. 28 – 30, 2005.

AGIA Annual Conference. 2004. “Alternative growing media components available in

Arkansas”. February 10, 2004. (Invited presentation)


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MDM 2004 Short Course. Minneapolis, MN. Selecting growing media components and

amendments for increasing disease suppressiveness. August 25, 2004.

Arkansas Green Industries Expo. Hot Springs, AR. Alternative growing media components from

agricultural waste products. February 8, 2003

MidSouth Greenhouse Growers Conference. Jackson, MS. Alternative growing media

components. June 4 – 6, 2002

MidSouth Greenhouse Growers Conference. Jackson, MS. Pros and Cons of Alternative

Growing Media Components. June 5-7, 2001.

Colorado Greenhouse Growers Association, Denver, CO. Presentation on coir as a substrate

component and on handling of growing substrates. October, 2000.

Southeast Greenhouse Growers Conference. Greenville, SC. Two presentations on substrate

components. June 16 - 18, 1999

New England Greenhouse Growers Conference. Two presentations on greenhouse substrates.

October 19 -21, 1998

Minnesota Greenhouse Growers Association Annual Meeting. Two presentations on greenhouse

substrates. October 15, 1998.

Des Moines Orchid Society, Des Moines, IA - Presentation on greenhouse structures. April 4,

1997.

Iowa Society of Florists and Growers, Des Moines, IA - Two presentations on substrate selection

and preparation. October 16, 1997.

Iowa Society of Florists and Growers, Des Moines, IA - Presentation of substrate selection and

preparation. September 21, 1996

Professional Horticulture Meeting, Shenandoah, IA - Presentation on alternative substrate

components. February 28, 1996.

Presentation entitled " Pigs, Tires and Coconuts" at the Container Production of Nursery Crops

program- November 28, 1995, Ames, IA

Presentation entitled "New Media Components" at the Midwest Fall Growers' Conference -

October 26, 1995, Des Moines, IA

Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Annual Meeting: Producing New Potted

Flowering Plants. June 19, 1993.


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Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center Field Day: New Potted Flowering Crops. April

1, 1993.

Collier County Ornamentals Seminar: Bedding Plant Selection and Usage. March 30, 1993.

Tropical Fruit Crops Workshop: Opportunities for Intercropping Ornamentals in Tropical Fruit

Orchards. March 2, 1993.

Tropical Plant and Industries Exhibition and National Tropical Foliage Short Course: New Potted

Flowering Crops. January 21, 1993.

Florida Ornamental Growers Association Annual Seminar: Production of Potted Liatris. June 5,

1992.

Florida Ornamental Growers Association Annual Seminar: Specialty Cut Flower Production.

June 4, 1992

Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, Southeast Regional Meeting: Producing Hybrid

Lilies. May 30, 1992.

University of Florida/IFAS Interiorscape Seminar: Increasing the Longevity of Flowering Crops.

May 28, 1992.

University of Florida/IFAS Workshop on Diagnosing Plant Problems: Diagnosing Common

Abiotic Problems of Herbaceous Ornamentals. April 28, 1992.

University of Florida/IFAS Caladium Field Day and Short Course: New Research on Caladium

De-Eyeing. September 8, 1992.

Tampa Bay Wholesale Growers Trade Show and Short Course: New Floricultural Crops.

February 29, 1992.

Volusia County Coop. Ext. Serv. presentation: Update on Cut Flower Research. February 20,

1992.

Florida Ornamental Growers’ Association Seminar: “In Living Color - Selecting and Maintaining

Bedding Plants in the Landscape”. November 21, 1991.

Ornamental Plant Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center: Current Research in

Ornamentals. November 20, 1991.

Hillsborough County Coop. Ext. Serv. presentation: Future Opportunities in Floriculture. 1991.

Volusia County Coop. Ext. Serv. presentation: Postharvest Handling of Cut Flowers. 1991.


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Palm Beach County Coop. Ext. Serv. presentation: Plant Growth Regulators. 1991.

Florida Ornamental Growers’ Association seminar: Environmental Issues Facing the

Ornamentals Industry. 1991.

Caladium Production Short Course: New Caladium Research. 1990.

Minnesota Commercial Flower Growers Short Course: Producing Paeonia lactiflora as a Potted

Plant. 1988.

Minnesota Commercial Flower Growers Short Course: Understanding Fertilizer Labels. 1986.

Meetings and Seminars Organized

International Society for Horticulture Science. Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation, and

Compost Utilization in Horticulture. Portland OR. August 20 – 25, 2017.

National Floriculture Forum. Winnipeg, Canada. May 12 – 14, 1014.

ACCEPtS Annual Board of Directors Meeting. Fayetteville, AR. May 10 -11, 2010.

Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Floriculture Division Poinsettia Production

Seminar, Orlando, FL, January 18-19, 1994

Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Floriculture Division Seminar “How to Swim

Upstream in the ’90’s”, Palm Beach Gardens, FL June 17-20,1993

University of Florida/IFAS - FNGA/FFA Field Day and Seminar, Gulf Coast Research and

Education Center, Bradenton, FL , May 21, 1992

Florida Ornamental Growers Association Meeting and Short Course “Growing Together”,

Altamonte Springs, FL, June 4-5, 1992

Caladium Field Day and Short Course, Sebring, FL, September 8, 1992

Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Floriculture Division Seminar “Good Crops2”,

Sarasota, FL, January 26-27, 1993.

Alpha Xi Tour of GCREC , Bradenton, FL, January 10, 1991

FNGA/FFA Field Day and Research Tour of GCREC, Bradenton, FL, May 23, 1991

Florida Ornamental Growers Association Annual Short Course, Altamonte Springs, FL, June 6-

7, 1991


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Ornamental Plant Research Field Day, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Bradenton,

FL, November 20, 1991

Florida Ornamental Growers Association Short Course “In Living Color - Selecting, Growing

and Maintaining Bedding Plants in the Landscape”, Bradenton, FL, November 21, 1991

Caladium production short course, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Bradenton, FL,

1990.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Italy – Various research and teaching projects with faculty at University of Padova. 2006 –

present.

Philippines - consulting with U.S.A.I.D. and private industry. 1995

Philippines - consulting with growers, industry tours and presentations in cooperation with

USAID and ASAP (April and November 1993).

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of

America (ASA, CSSA, SSSA)

American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)

International Society for Horticulture Science (ISHS)

Pi Alpha Xi

Gamma Sigma Delta

MAJOR DEPARTMENTAL, UNIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

University of Arkansas Horticulture Department Promotion and Tenure Committee 2015 -

present

University of Arkansas Research Farm Committee (Chair) 2016 - present

DBCAFLS Strategic Planning Committee, 2012

DBCAFLS Personnel Document Committee, 2015


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Chair of DBCAFLS Faculty Council, 2014

Administrative Officer of ACCEPtS program, 2010 - present

University of Arkansas Plant Science (combined Plant Pathology and Horticulture) Graduate

Program Steering Committee 2012 - present

DBCAFLS Global Studies Program Committee, 2010 - present

University of Arkansas Greenhouse Committee, 2008 to present

University of Arkansas Faculty Senate, 2004 – 2006; 2007 - 2009.

University of Arkansas Academic Standards Committee, 2003 – 2006

University of Arkansas Academic Standards Committee Chair, 2006

Served as Associate Editor and Consulting Editor for the national research journal

HortTechnology, 2002 to 2014

Iowa State University representative to NCR 101- Controlled Environment Technology and Uses

Committee, 1993 to 2001

Graduate Curriculum Committee Chair, 1998 to 2000

Iowa State Horticulture Club Advisor, 1995 - 1999

Iowa State Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 1995 - 1997

Iowa State Graduate Curriculum Committee, 1995 - 1997

Iowa State Controlled Environments Committee Chair, 1995-1997

HONORS AND AWARDS

2011. Received the Alex Laurie Award for outstanding research publication.

2011. Received the University of Arkansas John W. White Outstanding Teaching Award.

1997. Received Outstanding Club Advisor. Presented by the Iowa State University Ag Council

1993. Received Alex Laurie Award for outstanding research publication.


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