Publications List
Richard L. Harkess
Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences
142A Dorman Hall
Box 9555
Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662)325-4556 or (662)325-2311
email: rharkess@PSS.MsState.Edu
Refereed Publications | MAFES Publications | Non-refereed Publications | Abstracts and
presentations
Hidalgo, P.R. and R.L. Harkess. 2012. Sheep, cattle, and horse manure vermicomposts reduce fertilizer inputs in poinsettia. Intl. J. Envir. Sci. Engin. Res. 3(2):55-67.
Hidalgo, P.R. and R.L. Harkess. 2012. Fertilizer effect on chrysanthemum production by vermicompost of different substrates. Intl. J. Envir. Sci. Engin. Res. 3(2):32-45.
Adams, J.P., A. Adeli, C-Y. Hsu, R.L. Harkess, G.P. Page, C.W. dePamphilis, Y. Jiao, E.B. Schultz, and C. Yuceer. 2012. Characterization of Poplar ZIP family members ZIP1.2 and ZNT1. J. Plant Genetics and Transgenetics 3(1):1-9.
Gajanayake, B., B.W. Trader, K. R. Reddy, and R.L. Harkess. 2011. Screening Ornamental Pepper Cultivars for Temperature Tolerance Using Seed Germination-Temperature Response Parameters. Seed Technology J. 33:134-146.
Evans, M.R., R.Harkess, J. Kuehny, and J. Cole. 2011. ACCETPtS - An alliance for cooperative course sharing in the Plant Sciences. HortTechnology 21:696-697.
Adams, J.P., A. Adeli, C. Hsu, R. Harkess, G. Page, C. dePamphilis, E. Schultz, and C. Yuceer. 2011. Plant based FRET biosensor discriminates environmental zinc levels. Plant Biotechnology Journal: doi: 10.1111/j.1467-7652.2011.00656.x.
Hinson, R.A. , R.D. Little, K.E. Hood, A. Owings, R. Harkess, and J. Black. 2011. Estimating the cost of producing selected ornamental crops in plant hardiness zones 8 and 9. J. Amer. Soc. Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers 74(1):3-22.
Adams, J.P., A. Adeli, C. Hsu, R.L. Harkess, G. Page, C. dePamphilis, E. Schultz, and C. Yuceer. 2011. Poplar regulates zinc with heavy metal genes HMA4 and PCS1. J. Exp. Botany : doi: 10.1093/jxb/err025
Gajanayake, B., B.W. Trader, K.R. Reddy, and R.L. Harkess. 2011. Screening ornamental pepper cultivars for temperature tolerance using pollen and physiological parameters. HortScience 46:878-884.
Brzuszek, R.F., R.L. Harkess, and E. Stortz. 2011. Perceptions of the importance of horticultural knowledge by practicing landscape architects in the southeastern United States. HortTechnology 21:126-130.
Dhir, R., R.L. Harkess, and G. Bi. 2011. Elevated air temperatures cause foliar bleaching of ivy geranium 'Beach' and 'Butterfly'. HortScience 46:411-415.
Brzuszek, R.F., R.L. Harkess, and L. Kelly. 2010. Survey of master gardener use of native plants in the southeastern United States. HortTechnology 20(2): 462-466.
Brzuszek, R.F. and R.L. Harkess. 2009. Green industry survey of native plant marketing in the southeastern United States. HortTechnology 19:168-172.
Bi, G., C.F. Scagel, and R.L. Harkess, 2008. Rate of nitrogen fertigation during vegetative growth and spray applications of urea in the autumn alters growth and flowering of florists' hydrangeas. HortScience 43:472-477.
Harkess, R.L., J.S. Kuehny, M.R. Evans, L. Greer, and T. Cavins. 2007. Virtual Field Trips: Expanding the greenhouse classroom. Acta Hortic. 762:439-444.
Brzuszek, R.F., R.L. Harkess, and S.J. Mulley. 2007. Landscape Architects’ Use of Native Plants in the Southeastern United States. HortTechnology 17(1): 78-81.
Baldwin, B.S. and R.L. Harkess. 2006. Attempts to enhance node activation in rhizomes of river cane (Arundinaria gigantea). Proc. 6th Eastern Native Plants Symposium. (refereed proceedings)
Hidalgo, P.R., F.B. Matta, and R.L. Harkess. 2006. Physical and chemical properties of substrates containing earthworm castings and effects on marigold growth. HortScience 41(6):1474-1476.
Brigard, J.P., R.L. Harkess and B.S. Baldwin. 2006. Tomato early seedling height control using a paclobutrazol seed soak. HortScience 41(3):768-772.
Sloan, R.C., R.L. Harkess and W.L. Kingery. 2004. Nitrogen and Cotton Gin Waste Enhance Effectiveness of Pine Bark Soil Amendment. HortTechnology 14(2):212-217.
Yuceer, C., M.E. Kubiske, R.L. Harkess, and S.B. Land Jr. 2003. Effects of induction treatments on Flowering in Populus deltoides. Tree Physiology. 23(7):489-495
Yuceer, C., Land, S.B. Jr., Kubiske, M.E., and Harkess, R.L. 2003. Shoot morphogenesis associated with flowering in Populus deltoides (Salicaceae). Am. J. Bot. 90(2):196-206.
Hidalgo, P. and R.L. Harkess. 2002. Earthworm castings as a substrate amendment for chrysanthemum production. HortScience In press.
Hidalgo, P. and R.L. Harkess. 2002. Earthworm castings as a substrate amendment for poinsettia production. HortScience 37(2):In press.
Harkess, R.L. and Lyons, R.E. 1998. Establishment success and relative costs of four annual species for roadside planting. HortTechnology 8(4):583-585.
Waterstrat, J., Deeds, J., and Harkess, R.L. 1998. Needs assessment related to the native plant market in the Southeastern United States. In: (Graham, D.L. and Herring, D.R. eds.) Proc. Of the 48th Annual Southern Region Agricultural Education Research Meeting. February 1-2, Little Rock, AR. p. 46-54.
Evans, M.R. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Growth and development of Euphorbia pulcherrima and Pelargonium x hortorum in shredded rubber-containing substrates. HortScience 32:874-877.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1997. A comparison of seed rate, spacing, and weed control methods in the Virginia Tech transplanted meadow. HortTechnology 7:39-41.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1994. Floral initiation in Rudbeckia hirta (Asteraceae) under limited inductive photoperiodic treatments. Amer. J. Bot. 81(8):1021-1026.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1994. Rudbeckia hirta L.: A versatile North American wildflower. HortScience 29:134,227.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1994. Gibberellin and cytokinin induced growth and flowering responses in Rudbeckia hirta L. HortScience 29:141-142.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1993. Anatomical changes in Rudbeckia hirta L. during photoperiodic induction of flowering. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 118:835-839.
Harkess, R.L., R.E. Lyons, and M.M. Kushad. 1992. Floral morphogenesis in Rudbeckia hirta in relation to polyamine concentration. Physiologia Plantarum 86:575-582.
Harkess, R.L. 1990. A comparison of three wicking materials for thermocouple psychrometers. J. Hort. Sci. 65(3):255-258.
Research Reports and Bulletins
Matta, F.B., P.R. Hidalgo, R.L. Harkess, and E. Montgomery. 2008. Studies on earthworm castings as substrate for flowering pot plant production. MAFES Bulletin Vol. B-1169.
Barton, S., B. Behe, R. Brumfield, C. Hall, R. Harkess, C. Safley, and P.J. van Blokland. 2002. Enhancing profitability in greenhouse firms. So. Coop. Ser. Bull. 401.
Harkess, R.L. 1999. Poinsettia Cultivar Evaluation, 1997. MAFES Research Report 22(7), Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Expreriment Station
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 Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 57:324-330.
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 in Impatiens. Comb. Proc. Intl. Plant Prop. Soc. 62:in press.
Gu, M., M. Zhang, R. Harkess, and B. Trader. 2012. Heat Tolerance of Heucheras Using Laboratory-Based Methods. Proc. Southern Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 57:146-148.
Huff, S., R.L. Harkess, B.S. Baldwin, G.R. Bachman, E.K. Blythe. 2011. Optimization of select native seed propagation. Comb. Proc. Intl. Plant Prop. Soc. 61:499-504.
Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2011. Evaluating potential plant health strengtheners. Comb. Proc. Intl. Plant Prop. Soc. 61:493-498.
Hanley, N., R.L. Harkess, and B.W. Trader. 2008. Root disturbance and planting method on establishment of Rhododendron species. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 53:442-444.
Harkess, R.L. and R. Dhir. 2007. Vernalization effects on growth and flowering of re-blooming iris. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 52:73-75.
Dhir, R. And R.L. Harkess. 2006. Response of ivy geranium to elevated root zone temperatures. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 51:624-626.
Leeson, T. and R.L. Harkess. 2006. Influence of cytokinins on lateral branching of Iris germanica rhizomes. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 51:330-331.
Harkess, R.L. 2005. RFID technology for plant inventory management. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 50:369-371.
Harkess, R.L. 2004. Evaluation of geranium cultivars for the Mid-South. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 49:647-650.
Harkess, R.L. and J. M. Rawson. 2004. Pinching, photoperiod, and fertilization on growth and flowering of Lagerstroemia L., ‘Victor’ and ‘Zuni’. Southeastern Floriculture. 13(6):15-19.
Brigard, J.P., R.L. Harkess, and P.D. Meits. 2003. Control of tomato seedling hypocotyl elongation using a pre-plant paclobutrazol seed soak. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 48:290-293.
Jackson, A., R.L. Harkess, and B.S. Baldwin. 2003. Improving rooting of Ludisia discolor (K.G.). Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 48:294-297.
McDougald, L., J. DelPrince, and R.L. Harkess. 2003. Southern ornamental foliages for commercial use in floral design. Proc. So. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 48:651-653.
Barton, S., B. Behe, R. Brumfield, C. Hall, R. Harkess, C. Safley, and P.J. van Blokland. 2002. Enhancing profitability in greenhouse firms. So. Coop. Ser. Bull. 401.
Hidalgo, P.R., R.L. Harkess, and F. Matta. 2001. Fertilizer Rate Effect on Chrysanthemum Production in Vermicompost Substrates. Proc. South. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 46:39-42.
Sloan, R.C., R.L. Harkess, and W.L. Kingery. 2001. Organic amendments to a clay soil affect pansy growth. Proc. South. Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 46:483-485.
Hidalgo, P.R. and R.L. Harkess. 2000. Fertilizer rate effect on poinsettia production in vermicompost substrates. Proc. Southern Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 45:30-33.
Brumfield, R.G. and R.L. Harkess. 1999. Floriculture is an emerging industry in Nepal. FloraCulture International 9(4):24-27.
Harkess, R.L. and Knight, P.R. 1988. Evaluation of deciduous holly production in USDA zones 7b and 8b. Proc. Southern Nursery Assoc. Res. Conf. 43:62,65.
Britt, C.H. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Shredded tire rubber as a media amendment in the production of fall chrysanthemums. Proc. Southern Nurserymens Assoc. Res. Conf. 42:28-31.
Burney, L. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Evaluation of Impatiens for late season color in the landscape. Proc. Southern Nurserymens Assoc. Res. Conf. 42:490-493.
Rawson, J.M. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Growth and flowering of Lagerstroemia in response to photoperiod and fertilization rates. Proc. Southern Nurserymens Assoc. Res. Conf. 42:38-43.
Harkess, R.L. 1996. Calcium carbonate used to reduce zinc toxicity in media containing shredded waste tires. Proc. So. Nurs. Assoc. 41:118-122.
Harkess, R.L., D. Tatum, and A. Edwards. 1995. Shredded waste tires used as a media amendment for greenhouse production. Proc. So. Nurs. Assoc. 40:132-134.
Quarrels, J. R., D. Tatum, and R.L. Harkess. 1995. Paclobutrazol efficacy on poinsettias grown in waste tire rubber amended media. Proc. So. Nurs. Assoc. 40:248-250.
Harkess, R.L. and J.J. Hanan. 1988. Effects of humidity on rose yield, average stem length and leaf area. Colorado Greenhouse Growers' Assoc. Res. Bull. 460:1-3.
Harkess, R.L. 1987. Mini plants. MN State Florists Bulletin. 36(4):3.
Harkess, R.L. 1987. Potted pine trees. MN State Florists Bulletin. 36(4):15.
Craver, J.K. and R.L. Harkess. 2012. Determining rhizome maturity in reblooming iris. HortScience 47:S14 (abstract Southern Region - Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. conference Birmingham, AL Feb. 3-6, 2012) (1st place in the J.B. Edmond Undergraduate Student Paper Competition)
Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Gu, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam 2012. Evaluating the effect of selected fungicides on drought tolerance in tomatoes. . HortScience 47:S20 (abstract Southern Region - Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. conference Birmingham, AL Feb. 3-6, 2012) (1st place in the Warren S. Barham Ph.D. Graduate Student Paper competition)
Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2012. Evaluating the effect of Pageant applied prior to Impatiens walleriana 'Super Elfin XP were exposed to a heat event. HortScience 47:S340.(abstract)
Kuehny, J.S., M.R. Evans, J. Cole and R. Harkess. 2011. Alliance for Cooperative Course Sharing in the Plant Sciences. HortScience 46(9):S232
Burney, S. L., D.K. Tidwell, A.F. Hood, M.W. Schilling, R.L. Harkess, and C.A. Briley. 2011. Determination of antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of Pueraria lobata and evaluation of a novel food product containing kudzu flowers. J. Amer. Dietetic Assoc. 111(Suppl.):A67.
Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Gu, M. Tomaso-Peterson, E.K. Blythe, and C.H. Gilliam. 2011. Evaluating Selected Fungicides Effects on Growth of Water-stressed Impatiens walleriana. HortScience 46:S in press.(abstract)
Cochran, D.R., R.L. Harkess, P.R. Knight, M. Gu, C.H. Gilliam, E.K. Blythe, and M. Tomaso-Peterson. 2011. Enhancing Plant Tolerance to Drought Through the use of Pageant. HortScience 46:in press (abstract) (presentation: SR-ASHS)
Harkess, R.L., M. Zhang and D. Cochran. 2010. Cool night temperatures stimulate floral initiation in tall bearded iris. HortScience 45(8):S296.(abstract)
May, A.S., B. Trader, R.L. Harkess, E.K. Blythe, M.Gu and B.S. Baldwin. 2010. Effects of trinexapac-ethyl on growth and development of three ornamental grasses. HortScience 45(8):S223.(abstract)
Zhang, M., M. Gu, G. Bi, and R.L. Harkess. 2010. Developing cell membrane thermostability and triphenyl tetrazolium chloride cell viability tests for assessing heat tolerance in ivy geraniums. HortScience 45:513 (abstract)
Harkess, R.L. 2010. Horticulture summer seminar: a tool for increasing horticulture awareness in high school students. HortScience 45:489-490 (abstract)
Gajanayake, B., B.W. Trader, K.R. Reddy, R.L. Harkess, and M. Gu. 2010. Screening ornamental peppers (Capsicum spp.) for high temperature tolerance using in vitro pollen germination, pollen tube length and cell membrane thermostability. HortScience 45:487 (abstract)
Gajanayake, B., B.W. Trader, K.R. Reddy and R.L. Harkess. 2010. Determining thermotolerance in ornamental pepper cultivars. (abstract)(Verona field days 2/17/10)
Harkess, R. (Moderator) 2009. Student forum on graduate school: The what, why, and how! HortScience 44:992. (abstract).
Gu, M., S. Ma, R. Harkess, and B.Trader. 2009. Effect of 6-Benzylamine and cyclanilide on growth of poinsettia 'Early Cortez' and 'Mars Red'. HortScience 44:1062 (abstract)
Evans, M., D. Graham, J.C. Cole, E. Miller, R. Harkess, W. Taylor, J. Kuehny, and E. Garrison. 2009. The alliance for cooperative course exchange in the plant sciences. HortScience 44:1136. (abstract)
Dhir, R. and R.L. Harkess. 2008. Elevated air temperatures cause whitening of ivy geraniums. HortScience 43:1123. (abstract).
Dhir, R. and R.L. Harkess. 2008. Creating nutrient deficiencies in ivy geranium. HortScience 43:1262 abstract (poster).
Hanley, N., R.L. Harkess, and M. Gu. 2008. Plant growth regulator and fertilizer effects on growth and flowering of re-blooming iris. HortScience 43:1176. abstract (poster).
Harkess, R.L. (Moderator) 2008 ASHS Primer: Attending a Professional Conference! 2008 ASHS workshop. HortScience 43:1054. Abstract
Harkess, R.L. (Moderator) 2008 Student Career Forum: Options, Q&A... 2008 ASHS workshop.43:1061. Abstract
Harkess, R.L. 2008. Hot-topic symposium: Careers and internships in science and crop production private companies in the horticulture industry (Preparing university horticulture students for science-related careers in the private sector). ASHS 2008. Presentation. HortScience 43:1022 (invited talk).
Harkess, R.L. and R. Dhir. 2007. Vernalization of remontant iris. HortScience 42(4):916. (Abstract)
Dhir, R., R.L. Harkess, and B.S. Baldwin. 2007. Response of ivy geranium with whitening disorder to low night temperature. HortScicence 42(4):948. (Abstract).
Kuehny, J.S., M.R. Evans, T.J. Cavins, R.L. Harkess, R.L. Greer. 2006. Virtual Field Trips: a Supplement for Teaching Greenhouse Management. 27th Intl. Hort. Congress Seoul, S. Korea. August 13-19, 2006.
Evans, M.R., J.S. Kuehny, T. Cavins, R. Harkess, and L. Greer. 2006. Virtual field trips for improving undergraduate education in controlled environment agriculture. HortScience 41(4):919 (Abstract - ASHS Workshop presentation)
Evans, M.R., 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. (Abstract - Oral presentation)
Jackson, A., R.L. Harkess, and B.S. Baldwin. 2003. Improving cutting propagation of Ludisia discolor. HortScience 38(6):1269.(abstract).
Brigard, J.P., R.L. Harkess, and P.D. Meints. 2003. Paclobutrazol seed treatments for early height control of tomato seedlings. 38(6):1268.(abstract).
Meints, P.D., R.L. Harkess, and C. Ruhs. 2003. Enhancing Germination in Echinacea purpurea for Commercial Production. HortScience 38(5):781. (abstract).
Hidalgo, P.R., R.L. Harkess, and F.B. Matta. 2000. Reduction of Fertilizer Inputs Using Earthworm Castings as a Substrate Amendment for Poinsettia Production. HortScience (in press)(abstract).
Hidalgo, P.R., R.L. Harkess, and F.B. Matta. 1999. Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) production in media containing vermicompost from cow, sheep, and horse animal wastes. HortScience 35(5):835. (abstract).
Hidalgo, P.R., F.B. Matta, and R.L. Harkess. 1999. Media containing earthworm castings as related to plant growth of marigold (Tagetes erecta). HortScience 34(5):825. (abstract).
Bell, A.W. and R.L. Harkess. 1999. Use of iron humate to control iron chlorosis in azalea and cleyera production. HortScience 34(5):825. (abstract).
Hidalgo, P.R. and R.L. Harkess. 1999. Earthworm castings as a media amendment for poinsettia production. HortScience 34(3):516. (abstract).
Waterstrat, J., J. Deeds, and R.L. Harkess. 1998. Assessment of the native plant market in the southeastern United States. HortScience 33(4):603. (abstract).
Rawson, J.M. and R.L. Harkess. 1998. Production practices in forcing of crapemyrtle. HortScience 33(4):590. (abstract).
Baqir, M. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Zinc uptake by Pelargonium x hortorum grown in shredded tire rubber amended media. HortScience 32:485.
Burney, L. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Late season establishment of annuals. HortScience 32:485.
Hahne, K.S. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Cell-pack size and spacing requirements for the transplanted floral meadow. HortScience 32:485.
Rawson, J.M. and R.L. Harkess. 1997. Pinching of Lagerstroemia for use as a potted florist crop. HortScience 32:470.
Walker, S.L. and R.L. Harkess. 1996. Delaying flowering using ethephon during New Guinea impatiens production. HortScience 31(4):700.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1995. Establishment of four annual species for roadside planting. HortScience 30:868.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1994. A comparison of seed rate, spacing, and weed control in The Virginia Tech Transplanted Meadow. HortScience 29:249.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1993. Floral initiation in Rudbeckia hirta under limited inductive photoperiodic treatments. HortScience 28:572.
Harkess, R.L., R.E. Lyons, and M.M. Kushad. 1992. Polyamines in Rudbeckia hirta paired to apical meristem changes during floral morphogenesis. Plant Physiol. 99:53.
Harkess, R.L. and R.E. Lyons. 1991. Floral initiation in the long day plant Rudbeckia hirta. HortScience 26:719.
Harkess, R.L. and J.J. Hanan. 1989. The effects of humidity and heating systems on Rosa hybrida production. ASHS Annual Meeting/Program and Abstracts. p. 119.
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