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Publication list of Marc van Iersel

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Book Chapters

van Iersel, M. 2004. Light, photosynthesis and plant growth. In: E. Runkle and P. Fischer (eds.) Lighting up profits. Understanding greenhouse lighting. p. 18-20, 22-24. Meister publishing, Willoughby, Ohio. (ISBN 1-892829-10-X)

van Iersel, M. 2004. Whole plant photosynthesis: measuring plant growth. In: E. Runkle and P. Fischer (eds.) Lighting up profits. Understanding greenhouse lighting. p. 21. Meister publishing, Willoughby, Ohio. (ISBN 1-892829-10-X)

Nemali, K. and M. van Iersel. 2004. Acclimation and growth of photosynthesis of wax begonias grown at different light levels. In: E. Runkle and P. Fischer (eds.) Lighting up profits. Understanding greenhouse lighting. p. 22-23. Meister publishing, Willoughby, Ohio. (ISBN 1-892829-10-X)


Refereed Journal Articles

2009

Kang, J.-G. and M.W. van Iersel. 2009. Managing fertilization of bedding plants: a comparison of constant fertilizer concentrations versus constant leachate electrical conductivity. HortScience 44: In press.

2008

Lee, M.K. and M.W. van Iersel. 2008. Sodium chloride effects on growth, morphology, and physiology of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum x morifolium).HortScience 43:1888-1891.

Burnett, S.E. and M.W. van Iersel. 2008. Morphology and irrigation efficiency of Gaura lindheimeri grown with capacitance-sensor controlled irrigation.HortScience 43:1555–1560.

Chang, P.-T., M.W. van Iersel, W.M. Randle, and C.E. Sams. 2008. Nutrient solution concentrations of Na2SeO4 affect the accumulation of sulfate and selenate in Brassica oleracea L. HortScience 43:913-918.

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2008. Physiological responses to different substrate water contents: screening for high water-use efficiency in bedding plants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 133:333-340.

Burnett, S.E. and M.W. van Iersel. 2008. Morphology and irrigation efficiency of Gaura lindheimeri grown with capacitance-sensor controlled irrigation. HortScience (in press).

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2008. Physiological responses to different substrate water contents: screening for high water-use efficiency in bedding plants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science (in press).

2007

Burton, A.L., S.V. Pennisi, and M.W. van Iersel. 2007. Morphology and postharvest performance of Geogenanthus undatus 'Inca' following application of ancymidol and flurprimidol. HortScience 42:544-549.

Nemali, K.S., F. Montesano, S.K. Dove, M.W. van Iersel. 2007. Calibration and performance of moisture sensors in soilless substrates: ECH2O and Theta probes.Scientia Horticulturae 112:227-334.

Montesano, F., and M.W. van Iersel. 2007. Calcium can prevent toxic effects of Na+ on tomato leaf photosynthesis, but does not restore growth. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 132:310-318.

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

2006

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2006. An automated system for controlling drought stress and irrigation in potted plants. Scientia Horticulturae 110:292–297.

van Iersel, M.W. 2006. Respiratory Q10 of marigold (Tagetes patula L.) in response to long-term temperature differences and its relation to growth and maintenance respiration. Physiologia Plantarum 128:289-301.

Scoggins, H.L. and M.W. van Iersel. 2006. In situ probes for measurement of EC of soilless substrates: effects of temperature and substrate moisture content. HortScience 41:210-214.

Burnett, S.E., M.W. van Iersel, and P.A. Thomas. 2006. Medium-incorporated PEG-8000 affects elongation, growth, and whole-canopy carbon dioxide exchange of Tagetes patula. HortScience 41:124-130.

2005

Pennisi, S.V., M.W. van Iersel, S.E. Burnett. 2005. Photosynthetic irradiance and nutrition effects on growth of English ivy (Hedera helix L.) in subirrigation systems. HortScience 40:1740-1745.

Burnett, S.E., M.W. van Iersel, and P.A. Thomas. 2005. PEG-8000 alters morphology and nutrient concentration of hydroponic impatiens. HortScience 40:1768-1772.

Burnett, S.E., S.V. Pennisi, P.A. Thomas, and M.W. van Iersel. 2005. Controlled drought affects morphology and anatomy of Salvia splendens . Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 130:775-781.

Burnett, S., P. Thomas, and M.W. van Iersel. 2005. Post-germination drenches with PEG-8000 reduce growth of salvia and marigolds. HortScience40:675-679 .

Klingeman, W.E., M.W. van Iersel, J.G. Kang, R.M. Augé, J.L. Moore and P.C. Flanagan. 2005. Whole-plant gas exchange measurements of mycorrhizal 'iceberg' roses exposed to cyclic drought. Crop Protection 24:309-317

2004

Chong, J.-H., M.W. van Iersel, and R.D. Oetting. 2004. Effects of elevated carbon dioxide levels and temperature on the life history of the Madeira mealybug, phenacoccus madeirensis green ( hemiptera:pseudococcidae). Journal of Entomological Sciences 39:387-397.

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2004. Acclimation of wax begonia to light intensity: Changes in photosynthesis, respiration, and chlorophyll concentration. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 129:745-751.

van Iersel, M.W. and K.S. Nemali. 2004. Drought stress can produce small, but not compact marigolds. HortScience 39:1298-1301.

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2004. Light effects on wax begonia: photosynthesis, growth respiration, maintenance respiration, and carbon use efficiency. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 129:416-424.

Roloff, I., H. Scherm, and M.W. van Iersel. 2004. Photosynthesis of blueberry leaves as affected by septoria leaf spot and abiotic leaf damage. Plant Disease 88:397-401.

Earl, H.J., J.A. Ferrell, W.K. Vencill, M.W. van Iersel, and M.A. Czarnota. 2004. Effects of three herbicides on whole plant carbon fixation and water use by yellow nutsedge ( Cyperus esculentus ). Weed Science 52:213-216

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2004. Light intensity and fertilizer concentration: I. Estimating optimal fertilizer concentrations from water use efficiency of wax begonia. HortScience 39:1287-1292.

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2004. Light intensity and fertilizer concentration: II. Optimal fertilizer solution concentration for species differing in light requirement and growth rate. HortScience 39:1293-1297.

Kang, J.-G., M.W. van Iersel, and K.S. Nemali. 2004. Fertilizer concentration and irrigation method affect growth and fruiting of ornamental pepper. Journal of Plant Nutrition 27:867-884.

Kang, J.G. and M.W. van Iersel. 2004. Nutrient solution concentration affects shoot-root ratio, leaf area ratio, and growth of subirrigated salvia ( Salvia splendens ). HortScience 39:49-54.

2003

Mueller, D.S., Y.-C. Hung, R.D. Oetting, M.W. van Iersel, and J. W. Buck. 2003. Evaluation of electrolyzed oxidizing water for control of powdery mildew on Gerbera daisy. Plant Disease 87:965-969.

van Iersel, M.W. 2003. Carbon use efficiency depends on growth respiration, maintenance respiration, and relative growth rate. A case study with lettuce. Plant, Cell & Environment 26 :1441-1449.

Dumka, D., C.W. Bednarz, and M.W. van Iersel. 2003. Effect of flower bud removal on carbon dioxide exchange rates of cotton. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 34:1611-1621.

Chong, J.-H., R.D. Oetting, and M.W. van Iersel. 2003. Temperature effects on the development, survival, and reproduction of the Madeira mealybug, Phenacoccus madeirensis Green (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on chrysanthemum. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 96:539-543.

van Iersel, M.W. 2003. Carbon exchange rates of four bedding plant species as affected by short-term temperature changes. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 128:100-106.

Buck, J.W., M.W. van Iersel, R.D. Oetting, and Y.-C. Hung. 2003. Evaluation of acidic electrolyzed water for phytotoxic symptoms on foliage and flowers of bedding plants. Crop Protection 22:73-77.

van Iersel, M.W. and J.-G. Kang. 2003. Nutrient solution concentration affects whole-plant CO 2 exchange of subirrigated pansy. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 127:423-429.

2002

Schwarz, D., H.-P. Kläring, M.W. van Iersel, and K.T. Ingram. 2002. Growth and photosynthetic response of tomato to nutrient solution concentration at two light levels. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 127:984-990.

Guo, X.A., M.W. van Iersel, J.R. Chen, R.E. Brackett, and L.R. Beuchat. 2002. Evidence of association of salmonellae with tomato plants grown hydroponically in inoculated nutrient solution. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 68:3639-3643.

Buck, J.W., M.W. van Iersel, R.D. Oetting, and Y.-C. Hung. 2002. In vitro fungicidal activity of acidic electrolyzed oxidizing water. Plant Disease 86:278-281.

Olsen, D.L., R.D. Oetting, and M.W. van Iersel. 2002. Effect of soilless potting media and water management on development of fungus gnats (Diptera : Sciaridae) and plant growth. HortScience 37:919-923.

Kang, J.-G. and M.W. van Iersel. 2002. Nutrient solution concentration affects growth of subirrigated bedding plants. Journal of Plant Nutrition 25:387-403.

2001

van Iersel, M.W., R.D. Oetting, D.B. Hall, and J.-G. Kang. 2001. Application technique and irrigation method affect imidacloprid control of silverleaf whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettias. Journal of Economic Entomology 94:666-672.

James, E.C. and M.W. van Iersel. 2001. Ebb and flow production of petunias and begonias as affected by fertilizers with different phosphorus content. HortScience36:282-285.

James, E.C. and M.W. van Iersel. 2001. Fertilizer concentration affects ebb and flow production of petunias and begonias. HortScience 36:40-44.

Bednarz, C.W. and M.W. van Iersel. 2001. Temperature response of whole-plant CO 2 exchange rates of four upland cotton cultivars differing in leaf shape and leaf pubescence. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 32:2485-2501.

Miller, A.M., M.W. van Iersel, and A.M. Armitage. 2001. Whole plant CO 2 exchange responses of Angelonia angustifolia to temperature and irradiance. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 125:606-610.

Kang, J.-G. and M.W. van Iersel. 2001. Interactions between temperature and fertilizer concentration affect growth of subirrigated petunias. Journal of Plant Nutrition 24:753-765.

2000

van Iersel, M.W. and L. Seymour. 2000. Growth respiration, maintenance respiration, and carbon fixation of vinca [ Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don.]: a time series analysis. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 125:702-706.

Klingeman, W.E., G.D. Buntin, M.W. van Iersel, and S.K. Braman. 2000. Whole-plant gas exchange, not individually leaf measurements, accurately assesses azalea response to insecticides. Crop Protection 19:407-415.

van Iersel, M.W., R.D. Oetting, and D.B. Hall. 2000. Imidacloprid applications by subirrigation for control of silverleaf whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) on poinsettia. Journal of Economic Entomology 93:813-819.

van Iersel, M.W. 2000. Post-production leaching affects the growing medium and respiration of subirrigated poinsettias. HortScience 35:250-253.

van Iersel, M.W. and B. Bugbee. 2000. A semi-continuous, multi-chamber crop CO 2 -exchange system: design, calibration, and data interpretation. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 125:86-92.

Klingeman, W.E., M.W. van Iersel, G.D. Buntin, and S.K. Braman. 2000. Whole-plant CO 2 exchange measurements on azaleas injured by azalea lace bug feeding. Journal of Economic Entomology 93:352-356.

1999

van Iersel, M.W. , R.B. Beverly, P.A. Thomas, J.G. Latimer and H.A. Mills. 1999. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium effects on pre- and post- transplant growth of salvia and vinca seedlings. Journal of Plant Nutrition 22:1403-1413.

van Iersel, M.W. 1999. Auxin applications affect post-transplant CO 2 exchange rate and growth of bare-rooted vinca [ Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don] seedlings. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 124:234-238.

van Iersel, M.W. 1999. Fertilizer concentration affects the growth of subirrigated pansy. HortScience 34:660-663.

van Iersel, M.W. and O.M. Lindstrom. 1999. Temperature response of whole plant CO 2 exchange rates of three magnolia ( Magnolia grandiflora L.) cultivars. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 124:277-282.

1998

Beverly, R.B. and M.W. van Iersel. 1998. Calibration of a video image analysis system for measurement of stem length, leaf area, and percent ground coverage. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 29:1071-1081.

van Iersel, M.W., R.B. Beverly, P.A. Thomas, J.G. Latimer and H.A. Mills. 1998. Fertilizer effects on the growth of impatiens, petunia, salvia, and vinca plug seedlings. HortScience 33:678-682.

van Iersel, M.W. 1998. Anti-transpirants do not reduce transplant shock of impatiens seedlings in a greenhouse. HortTechnology 8:570-573.

van Iersel, M.W. 1998. Auxins affect post-transplant root and shoot growth of vinca seedlings. HortScience 33:1210-1214.

van Iersel, M.W., P.A. Thomas, R.B. Beverly, J.G. Latimer, and H.A. Mills. 1998. Nutrition affects pre- and post-transplant growth of impatiens and petunia plugs. HortScience 33: 1014-1018.

Bednarz, C.W. and M.W. van Iersel. 1998. Semi-continuous CO 2 exchange rates in cotton treated with commercially available plant growth regulators. Journal of Cotton Science 2:136-142.

van Iersel, M.W. 1998. Plant growth regulator effects on post-transplant growth and flowering of petunia and impatiens seedlings. HortTechnology 8:45-47.

1997

van Iersel, M.W. 1997. Root restriction effects on growth and development of salvia ( Salvia splendens ). HortScience 32:1186-1190.

van Iersel, M.W. 1997. Tactile conditioning increases water use by tomato. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 122:285-289.

van Iersel, M.W. and B. Bugbee. 1997. Dibutylurea reduces photosynthesis and growth of petunia and impatiens. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 122:536-541.

van Iersel, M.W. and B. Bugbee. 1997. Increased organic matter in the growing medium decreases Benlate DF toxicity. Plant Disease 81:743-748.

1996

van Iersel, M.W. and B. Bugbee. 1996. Phytotoxic effects of benzimidazole fungicides on bedding plants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 121:1095-1102.

van Iersel, M.W. and D.M. Oosterhuis. 1996. Drought effects on the water relations of cotton fruits, bracts, and leaves during ontogeny. Environmental and Experimental Botany 36:51-59.

1995

Kirkpatrick, T.L., M.W. van Iersel, and D.M. Oosterhuis. 1995. Influence of Meloidogyne incognita on the water relations of cotton grown in microplots. Journal of Nematology 27:465-471.

van Iersel, M.W. and D.M. Oosterhuis. 1995. Diurnal water relations of cotton fruits and leaves. Plant, Cell and Environment 18:807-812.

van Iersel, M.W., W.M. Harris, and D.M. Oosterhuis. 1995. Phloem in developing cotton fruits. 6(5) Carboxyfluorescein as a tracer for functional phloem. Journal of Experimental Botany 46:321-328.

van Iersel, M.W., J.J. Heitholt, R. Wells, and D.M. Oosterhuis. 1995. Foliar methanol applications to cotton in the southeastern United States: physiology, growth, and yield components. Agronomy Journal 87:1157-1160.

1994

van Iersel, M.W., D.M. Oosterhuis, and W.M. Harris. 1994. Apoplastic water flow to cotton leaves and fruits during development. Journal of Experimental Botany 45:163-169.


Referreed Proceedings of Research Conferences

Sainath Krishna, M.N. and M.W. van Iersel. 2003. Light effects on wax begonia: photosynthesis, growth respiration, and maintenance respiration. Acta Horticulturae 624:541-547.

van Iersel, M and L. Seymour. 2003. Temperature effects on photosynthesis, growth respiration, and maintenance respiration of marigold. Acta Horticulturae 624:549-554.

Guo, X., J. Chen, M.W. van Iersel, R.E. Brackett, and L.R. Beuchat. 2002. Uptake of salmonella by hydroponically-grown tomato plants and survival in soil and on tomatoes in contact with soil. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Salmonella and Salmonellosis , St. Brieuc, France, 29-31 May. pp. 303-306

van Iersel, M.W. 2000. Growth and maintenance respiration of Catharanthus roseus L. estimated from CO 2 exchange. Acta Horticulturae 519:133-140.

van Iersel, M.W. 1997. Innovative approaches to water quality and conservation in the greenhouse industry. In: Proceedings of the 1997 Georgia Water Resources Conference, K.J. Hatcher, editor. p . 540-542.


Nonrefereed Articles and Proceedings of Research Conferences

2009

van Iersel, M, Seymour, R.M., Chappell, M, Watson, F., and S. Dove. 2009. Soil moisture sensor-based irrigation reduces water use and nutrient leaching in a commercial nursery. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 54: in press.

Kim, J. and M.W. van Iersel. 2009. Daily water use of abutilon and lantana at various substrate water contents. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 54: in press.

2008

van Iersel, M.W. and J.-G. Kang. 2008. Fertility effects on acclimation of Philodendron scandens to low light levels. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 53:133-136.

Lee, M.K. and M.W. van Iersel. 2008. Salinity effects on growth and physiology of chrysanthemum. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 53:123-126.

Kim, J. and M.W. van Iersel. 2008. ABA drenches induce stomatal closure and prolong shelf life of Salvia splendens. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 53:107-111.

2007

van Iersel, M, J.-G. Kang, and S.E. Burnett. 2007. Making greenhouse irrigation more efficient: Effects of substrate water content on the growth and physiology of vinca (Catharanthus roseus). Proceedings of the SNA research conference 52:92-96.

2006

van Iersel, M.W., S. Burnett and S. Dove. 2006. Increasing Irrigation Efficiency: Water Requirements of Petunia and Salvia. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 51:640-643.

2005

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2005. A novel automated system for irrigation and simulating drought stress in potted plants. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 50:690-695.

van Iersel, M., K. Nemali, and S. Dove. 2005. Using substrate water content to control irrigation of containerized maples and elms. Proceedings of the SNA research conference 50:584-588.

2004

van Iersel, M. and C. Robacker. 2004. Photobleaching of Abelia selections can be predicted from spectral reflectance of the leaves. Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-ninth annual report 49:597-600.

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2004. Moisture stress for growth control: Physiological responses of salvia ( Salvia splendens ) and vinca ( Catharanthus roseus ). Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-ninth annual report 49:618-622.

Burnett, S., M. van Iersel, and P. Thomas. 2004. The effects of soil incorporated PEG-8000 on stem elongation and whole plant photosynthesis and respiration of marigold ( Tagetes Patula ). Proceedings of the SNA research conference. 635-639.

2003

Nemali, K.S. and M.W. van Iersel. 2003. Photosynthesis light response of whole plants of wax begonia grown under different light intensities. Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-eighth annual report . p . 559-563.

Burnett, S., M. van Iersel, and P. Thomas. 2003. Medium-incorporated peg-8000 affects growth and hypocotyl height of Salvia splendens . Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-eighth annual report . p . 554-558.

van Iersel, M. 2003. Actual pH and potential acidity of fertilizer solutions determine the pH of soilless mixes. Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-eighth annual report . p . 538-541.

2002

Sainath Krishna, M.N. and M.W. van Iersel. 2002. Starter fertilizer and plant water use can modify fertilizer requirements. Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-seventh annual report . p . 44-47.

van Iersel, M.W. and J.-G. Kang. 2002. Fertilization of bedding plants: constant fertilizer concentrations versus constant growing medium EC. Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-seventh annual report . p . 23-27.

2001

Schwarz, D., M. van Iersel, K.T. Ingram, and H.P Kläring. 2001. Nutrient solution concentration effects on growth and photosynthesis of tomato grown hydroponically. In: W.J. Horst et al. (Eds.) Plant nutrition: Food security and sustainability of agro-ecosystems through basic and applied research. Developments in Plant and Soil Sciences 92:432-433.

Schwarz, D., M.W. van Iersel, K.T. Ingram, and H.P. Kläring. 2001. Die Wirkung der Konzentration der Nährlösung auf die Photosynthese von Tomate . In: Jahresbericht 2000. Institut für Gemüse- und Zierpflanzenbau. Großbeeren/Erfurt e.V . p . 42-45. (In German)

2000

van Iersel , M.W. 2000. Growth stimulants and auxins do not improve landscape establishment of annual vinca. In: Coastal Cultivars. An evaluation of plants and production practices for the coastal area. USDA special grant summary report. The University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

1998

Klingeman, W.E., M.W. van Iersel, G.D. Buntin, and S.K. Braman . 1998. Whole plant CO 2 exchange measurements on azaleas injured by azalea lace bug feeding. Proceedings of the SNA research conference. Forty-third annual report. p.183-187.

Ingram, K., K. Braman, D. Bridges, W. Florkowski, G. Hoogenboom, Y.Hung, M. van Iersel and J. Walker. 1998. p .17. In: Proceedings Ag Showcase 1998. College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, The University of Georgia, Griffin, Georgia .

1997

van Iersel, M.W. 1997. Auxin effects on post-transplant growth of vinca seedlings. In: Proceedings of the Plant Growth Regulation Society of America. 24th Annual meeting . Edited by J.G. Latimer . p . 180-181.

James, E. and M. van Iersel .1997. Ebb and flow irrigation and bedding plants in the greenhouse. Proceedings of the 1997 Annual meeting of the SNA. Forty-second annual report. p. 527-530.

van Iersel, M.W. and D.M. Oosterhuis .1994. Water relations during cotton boll development. Proceedings of the 1993 Cotton Research Meeting and 1993 Summaries of Cotton Research in Progress . Ed. by D.M. Oosterhuis . Special report 162, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Arkansas .

1993

van Iersel, M.W., and D.M. Oosterhuis . 1993. Water relations of cotton bolls. Arkansas Farm Research 42(2): 14-15.


Publications in Trade Magazines and Other Industry Articles

van Iersel, M. and Burnett, S. 2008. Greenhouse irrigation automation: How to apply water efficiently. Georgia Green Industry Association Journal 19(5):39-43.

van Iersel, M. and Burnett, S. 2008. Irrigation automation: Current technology. Georgia Green Industry Association Journal 19(4):18-22.

van Iersel, M. and S. Burnett. 2007. Using soil water sensors for efficient irrigation in greenhouses. Gauging the Green 1(1): 2, 3, 6.

Burnett, S. and M. van Iersel. 2007. Better crops, less water. Irrigation automation can make a healthier plant using less water and with less leaching. Greenhouse Grower 25(8):66, 68, 70.

Montesano, F., M. van Iersel, and P. Santamaria. 2007. Così si può controllare la fertilizzazione in serra. (In Italian, translated title: This is how it is possible to control fertilization in greenhouses) Colture Protette. Orticoltura e floricoltura 36(2):21-30.

van Iersel, M.,Burnett, S. and Stack, L.B. 2006. Automation aids efficient irrigation. Fruit and Veg Tech 6.7: 10-12.

Burnett, S. and M. van Iersel. 2006. Irrigation automation: Looking at the future. OFA Bulletin 897:1, 13-16.

Burnett, S. and M. van Iersel. 2006. Irrigation automation: Current technology. OFA Bulletin 896:3-7.

van Iersel, M and S. Dove. 2006. Controlling irrigation of hydrangea based on plant water use. Georgia Green Industry Association Journal 17(2):29-31.

van Iersel, M and S. Dove. 2005. Water requirements of containerized hydrangeas and abelias. Georgia Green Industry Association Journal 16(2):44-45.

Pennisi, B.V., J.-G. Kang, and M.W. van Iersel. 2003. Fertilization guidelines for bedding plants. GMPro 23(12):36-39.

van Iersel, M. 2003. Lighting up profits. Greenhouse Grower 21(12):110-112, 114, 116.

Pennisi, B.V.and M.W. van Iersel. 2003. Pot size matters. Manipulating growth and quality of annual salvia with different pot sizes. Greenhouse Grower 21(5):74-76, 78.

van Iersel, M.W., R. Oetting, and J.-G. Kang. 2003. Using Marathon with drip- or subirrigated plants. Southeastern Floriculture 13(3):8-9.

van Iersel, M., R. Oetting, and J.-G. Kang. 2003. Maximizing Marathon. Greenhouse Grower 21(2):22, 24.

Pennisi, B.V., M.W. van Iersel, A.M. Miller, and A.M. Armitage. 2002. The ins and outs of angelonia. Greenhouse Grower 20(8):156,158, 160, 162.

van Iersel, M., D. Olson, and R. Oetting. 2002. Fungus gnats: media and water control methods. Greenhouse Product News 12(10):18-21.

Pennisi, B.V. and M. van Iersel. 2002. 3 ways to measure medium EC. GMPro 22(1):46-48, 50.

van Iersel, M., B. Pennisi, and P. Thomas. 2001. Are your plants on the right diet? Some guidelines to give your plants the nutrition they need. Southeastern Floriculture 11(5):24-31.

van Iersel, M., B. Pennisi, and P. Thomas. 2001. Figuring out fertilization. Greenhouse Product News 11(9):34, 36,38, 39.

Pennisi, B.V. and M.W. van Iersel.2001. Chemical injectors made easy. GMPro 21(9):45-50.

Pennisi, B.V., E.C. James, and M. van Iersel. 2001. Irrigation with a twist. Greenhouse Grower 19(3):22, 24, 26, 28

Oetting, R.D. and M. van Iersel. 2001. Applying systemic pesticides with subirrigation systems. Greenhouse Product News 11(1):32-35.

Pennisi, B.V., J.-G. Kang, and M. van Iersel. 2001. Fertilizer guidelines for subirrigation. GMPro 21(2):18-21.

Pennisi, B.V. and M. van Iersel. 2000. Subirrigation and long-lasting poinsettias can go hand-in-hand. Greenhouse Product News 10(12):14-15.

van Iersel, M.W. 2000. EC and pH: What is it? Southeastern Floriculture 10(5):11-14.

van Iersel, M.W. 2000. For plug nutrition: Nitrogen matters.GMPro 20(3):35-37, 40-41.

van Iersel, M.W., R.B. Beverly, P.A. Thomas, J.G. Latimer, and H.A. Mills. 1999. Fertilizer effects on the growth of impatiens, petunia, salvia, and vinca plug seedlings. BPFI Research Report F-9904.

van Iersel, M.W., P.A. Thomas, R.B. Beverly, J.G. Latimer, and H.A. Mills.1999. NPK effects on pre- and post-transplant growth of impatiens petunia, vinca and salvia plugs. BPFI Research Report F-9905E.

van Iersel, M.W., P.A. Thomas, R.B. Beverly, J.G. Latimer, and H.A.Mills. 1999. NPK effects on pre- and post-transplant growth of impatiens petunia, vinca and salvia plugs. BPFI Research Report F-9905.

van Iersel, M.W. and P.A. Thomas. 1998. Plug fertilization: Focus on nitrogen. Southeastern Floriculture Magazine 8(3):13-14.

van Iersel, M.W. 1996. Improving water and fertilizer efficiency in greenhouses. Georgia Floriculture 6(3):22-23.

Oosterhuis, D.M. and M.W. van Iersel. 1994. Foliar application of methanol to cotton. Cotton Farming 38(7):15.

van Iersel, M.W., D.M. Oosterhuis, and C.M. Bonner. 1994. Foliar application of methanol to cotton. Cotton Comments 1-94. Cooperative Extension Service, University of Arkansas.


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