Diana Cochran

Refereed Publications

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2014. Evaluation of a commercial extract of giant knotweed extract on drought tolerance of impatiens. HortScience 49:1034-1040.

Cochran, D.R., A. Fulcher and G. Bi. 2013. Efficacy of dikegulac sodium applied to pruned and unpruned ‘Limelight’ hydrangea grown at two locations in the southeastern U.S. HortTechnology. 23:836-842.

Cochran, D.R. and A. Fulcher. 2013. Type and rate of plant growth regulator influences vegetative, floral growth and quality of hydrangea. HortTechnology 23:306-311.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, G. Wehtje, G.R. Fain, R.D. Wright, and C.R. Boyer. 2009. Herbicide efficacy in alternative substrates for container-grown nursery crops. J. Environ. Hort. 28:19-26.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, D.J. Eakes, G.R. Wehtje, P.R. Knight, and J. Olive. 2009. Mulch depth affects weed germination. J. Environ. Hort. 27:85-90.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, D.J. Eakes, G.R. Wehtje, and P.R. Knight. 2008. Herbicide use in propagation of Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’. J. Environ. Hort. 26:139-143.

Research Abstracts

Cochran, D.R., A. Fulcher, and H. Zhu. 2014. Improving spray quality and disease control with a laser-guided air-assisted sprayer for multi-row nursery production. HortScience (in press).

Nambuthiri, S, R.L. Geneve, Y. Sun, X. Wang, G. Bi, R.T. Fernandez, G. Niu, A. Fulcher, and D.R. Cochran. 2014. Impact of alternative materials on container physical properties and substrate temperature. HortScience (in press).

Fernandez, R.T., X. Wang, G. Bi, G. Niu, R.L. Geneve, A. Fulcher, and D.R. Cochran. 2014. Water use of nursery plants grown in alternative containers: Implications for sustainability. HortScience (in press).

Brumfield, R.G., G. Bi, D.R. Cochran, R.T. Fernandez, A.F. Fulcher, R.L. Geneve, A. Koeser, G. Niu, J.R. Stewart, X. Wang, and A. DeVincentis. 2014. Economics of utilizing biodegradable containers in ornamental crop production systems. HortScience (in press).

Cochran, D.R. and A. Fulcher. 2013. Plant growth regulators increase branching of Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ and ‘Jane’ (Little Lime™). HortScience 48:S352.

Wilson, S.E., D.R. Cochran, and A. Fulcher. 2013. Container-grown lavender affected by oxygenated irrigation water. HortScience 48:S424.

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2012. Evaluating heat tolerance in Impatiens walleriana ‘Super Elfin XP White’ following the application of Pageant. HortScience 49:S340.

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, C.H. Gilliam, and M. Gu. 2012. Evaluating the effect of selected fungicides on drought tolerance in tomatoes. HortScience 47:S20.

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Gu., M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2011. Evaluating selected fungicide effects on growth of water-stressed Impatiens walleriana. HortScience 46:S359.

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Gu, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2011. Enhancing plant tolerance to drought through the use of pageant. HortScience 46:S13.

Harkess, R.L., M. Zhang, and D.R. Cochran. 2010. Cool night temperatures stimulate floral initiation in tall bearded iris. HortScience 45:297.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, D.J. Eakes, G.R. Wehtje, P.R. Knight, and J. Altland. 2007. Timing of herbicide application effects weed control. Hortscience 42:437.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, G.R. Fain, and R.D. Wright. 2006. Herbicide efficacy in alternative substrates for container-grown nursery crops. HortScience 41:1055.

Research Proceedings

Heping, Z., A. Fulcher, R. Rosetta, E. Ozkan, R. Derksen, M. Reding, C. Ranger, L. Cañas, C. Krause, J. Locke, S. Ernst, R. Zondag, H. Young Jeon, Y. Chen, H. Liu, Y. Shen, and D. Cochran. 2013. Sensor-guided intelligent sprayers. Implications for increased worker safety and reduced pesticide use. Proc. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. In press.

Cochran, D.R. and A. Fulcher. 2013. Development of a cost-effective automated oxygenated irrigation system. Proc Southern Nurs. Res. Conf. In Press.

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, E.K. Blythe, M. Tomaso-Peterson and C.H. Gilliam. 2012. Antitranspirant effects on water use efficiency of impatiens. Comb. Proc. Int. Plant Prop. Soc. 62:423-428.

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Gu, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2012. Evaluating the effects of pageant and regalia on drought Tolerance of impatiens. Proc Southern Nurs. Res. Conf. 57:324-330.

Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2011. Evaluating Potential Plant Health Strengtheners. Comb. Proc. Int. Plant Prop. Soc. 61:493-498.

Cochran, D.R., P.R. Knight, and M. Gu. 2011. Effect of spent coffee grounds on germination of palmer amaranth, perennial rye, and white clover. Proc Southern Nurs. Res. Conf. 56:2-7.

Cochran, D.R. and M. Gu. 2010. Effect of coffee grounds on seed germination. Comb. Proc. Int. Plant Prop. Soc. 60:596 – 601.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, G.R. Wehtje, and J. Altland. 2007. Timing of herbicide application effects weed control. Comb. Proc. Int. Plant Prop. Soc. 57:622-626.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, D.J. Eakes, G.R. Wehtje, and P.R. Knight. 2007. Mulch depth effects weed germination and growth. Proc. Southern Nurs. Res. Conf. 52:170-172.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, D.J. Eakes, G.R. Wehtje, and P.R. Knight. 2006. Pre-emergent herbicide use in propagation of Loropetalum chinense ‘Ruby’. Comb. Proc. Int. Plant Prop. Soc. 56:560-565.

Cochran, D.R., C.H. Gilliam, D.J. Eakes, G.R. Wehtje, and P.R. Knight. 2006. Herbicide use in propagation of nursery crops. Proc. Southern Nurs. Res. Conf. 51:420-423.

Trade

Fulcher, A., D. Cochran, R. Rosetta, R. Zondag, and H. Zhu. 2014. Laser Tag Pest Control. South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association. July/Aug. pg. 28-31.

Fulcher, A., D. Cochran, R. Rosetta, R. Zondag, and H. Zhu. 2014. Laser-tag pest control! Tennessee Green Times. 15:16-20.

Fulcher, A., D. Cochran, R. Rosetta, R. Zondag, and H. Zhu. 2014. IPM meets laser tag: Laser-guided, intelligent sprayers increase application efficiency. Nursery Management. 30:20-24.

Cochran, D. and K. Panter. Correct pruning can revitalize landscapes. Barnyards and Backyards. Winter 2009:16-19.

EXTENSION PRESENTATIONS:

Cochran, D.R. and A. Fulcher. Plant Growth Affected by Irrigation and Plant Growth Regulators. Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference. January 22 – 24, 2014. Louisville, KY.

Cochran, D.R. 2014. I Bought These Plants Now What?. Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference. January 22 – 24, 2014. Louisville, KY.

Cochran, D.R. and A. Fulcher. Durability and Degradation of Biocontainers. 2013 Turf and Ornamental Field Day. Knoxville, TN.

Cochran, D.R. and A. Fulcher. Oxygenated Irrigation for Ornamental Crop Production. Water Management for Ornamental Crops Workshop. October 29 – 30, 2013, Virginia Beach, Va.

Cochran, D.R., P.R. Knight and M. Gu. Effect of spent coffee grounds on seed germination. 2010. Ornamental Horticulture Field Day. Poplarville, MS.

MEDIA AND MULTIMEDIA

Manual

Cochran, D.R., A. Fulcher, F.A. Hale, and A.S. Windham. 2014. D.R. Cochran, ed. Systems-based Approach to Pest Management: A Quick Reference Guide. University of Tennessee. 47pp.

Instructional Videos

“Systems-based Pest Management: Pruning Practices” 2014.

Produced by: H. Jones and D. Cochran, edited by A. Fulcher.  Videos created in collaboration with F. Hale and A. Windham. Funded by the Southern Risk Management Education Center.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHrRPh3IqIk

“Systems-based Pest Management: Propagation Practices” 2014.

Produced by: H. Jones and D. Cochran, edited by A. Fulcher.  Videos created in collaboration with F. Hale and A. Windham. Funded by the Southern Risk Management Education Center.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLvl6rcvGaw

 “Systems-based Pest Management: Irrigation Practices” 2014.

Produced by: H. Jones and D. Cochran, edited by A. Fulcher.  Videos created in collaboration with F. Hale and A. Windham. Funded by the Southern Risk Management Education Center.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4LlfYJIjvs

Website

Impact and Social Acceptance of Selected Sustainable Practices in Ornamental Production Systems. Developed by: D.R. Cochran, co-curated by A. Fulcher. Outreach component of SCRI award 2010-51181-21212

http://www.sustainablecontainersandirrigation.com/