Scholarly Achievements of Department of Horticulture Faculty, Staff, and Students
Faculty Achievements:
William R. Graves Publications for 2009:
Peterson, B.J. and W.R. Graves. 2009. Variation in development and response to root-zone pH among seedlings of Dirca palustris (Thymelaeaceae) from three provenances. HortScience 44:1319-1322.
Boyer, N.Z. and W.R. Graves. 2009. NAA is more effective than IBA for rooting stem cuttings of two Nyssa spp. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 27:183-187.
Peterson, B.J., Graves, W.R., and J. Sharma. 2009. Color of pubescence on bud scales conflicts with keys for identifying species of Dirca (Thymelaeaceae). Rhodora 111:126-130.
Helgeson, M.S., W.R. Graves, D. Grewell, and G. Srinivasan. 2009. Degradation and nitrogen release of zein-based bioplastic containers. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 27:123-127.
Student Achievements:
Kelly Norris: Speaking engagements at three industry conferences: WESTERN,
Perennial Plant Association, Garden Writers Association, in addition to
about 16 other engagements (total) through the end of 2009.
Honors: Iowa State Horticultural Society Presidential Citation "in
recognition of outstanding service to the ISHS" Business/professional
profiles in Country Gardens magazine, Summer 09 and VISIONS magazine, Fall
09
Paper published for Andrew Hoiberg's M.S.: Hoiberg, A.H., Minner, D.D.,
Valverde, O., and F.J. Valverde. 2009. Seeding Rates of Annual Ryegrass
That Maximize Turf Cover when Sown During Traffic.
Int. Turfgrass Soc. Res. J. 11:375-387.
