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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
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.
HortTechnology 18(4):650-655.
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.
HortTechnology 14(2):171-179.
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.
HortTechnology 10(1):21-23.
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
Root substrates unrestricted grant. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2004. $4,500.00
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Root substrates unrestricted grant. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2004. $4,000.00
Root substrates unrestricted grant. Sun Gro Horticulture. 2004. $1,500.00
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
Tyson Foods. Evaluation of the potential of chicken feathers and feather meal as value-added
products for horticulture industries. II. Development of feather containers for greenhouse crops
production. Michael R. Evans. 2001. $4,535.00.00
Tyson Foods. Evaluation of the potential of chicken feathers and feather meal as value-added
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
Aquatrols, Inc. Effect of wetting agent incorporation in fertigation solution on geranium growth
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
Aquatrols, Inc. Effect of wetting agent incorporation in fertigation solution on geranium growth
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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Aquatrols, Inc. Effect of wetting agent incorporation in fertigation solution on geranium growth
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
Aquatrols, Inc. Effect of wetting agent incorporation in fertigation solution on geranium growth
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.
Shaw, Angela L., Christopher J. Currey and Michael R. Evans. 2015. Keeping your greenhouse
fruits and vegetables safe: Focus on soilless and hydroponic systems. Greenhouse Grower
33(6):48, 50, 52.
Shaw, Angela L., Christopher J. Currey and Michael R. Evans. 2015. Keeping your greenhouse
fruits and vegetables safe: Best practices for worker hygiene and biosecurity. Greenhouse Grower
33(7):61-62.
Shaw, Angela L., Christopher J. Currey and Michael R. Evans. 2015. Keeping your greenhouse
fruits and vegetables safe: Sanitation food safety best practices. Greenhouse Grower 33(8):37-38,
42.
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
Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. September 17, 2015. (invited oral presentation)
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
Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. September 17, 2015. (invited oral presentation)
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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