@article{ahmad_dole_blazich_2014, title={Effects of Daily Harvest Time on Postharvest Longevity, Water Relations, and Carbohydrate Status of Selected Specialty Cut Flowers}, volume={49}, ISSN={["2327-9834"]}, DOI={10.21273/hortsci.49.3.297}, abstractNote={Effects of harvest time (morning, noon, or afternoon) on water uptake, fresh weight changes, termination symptoms, leaf relative water content (LRWC), carbohydrate status, and vase life of cut ‘ABC Purple’ lisianthus ( Eustoma grandiflorum Salisb.), ‘Double Eagle’ African Gold Coin Series marigold ( Tagetes erecta L.), and ‘Deep Red’ Benary’s Giant Series zinnia ( Zinnia elegans Jacq.) were studied. For stems of lisianthus harvested and then stored in the dark with the basal ends in water for 2 weeks at 3 ± 1 °C, those harvested at noon (1200 hr to 1300 hr ) or in the afternoon (1700 hr to 1800 hr ) had longer vase life compared with stems harvested in the morning (0700 hr to 0800 hr ). However, stems of lisianthus evaluated without storage had no differences in vase life. Stems of marigold harvested in the afternoon had longer vase life than morning- or noon-harvested stems. Time of harvest had no effect on cut flower longevity of zinnia. However, vase life was considerably shorter for stems of all species when tested after 2 weeks storage compared with freshly harvested stems. Stems of zinnia harvested at noon had lower LRWC than morning- or afternoon-harvested stems. Marigold stems harvested in the afternoon and evaluated without storage had lowest LRWC on Day 7 of vase life. Harvest time or storage did not influence LRWC of lisianthus. Stems of marigold and lisianthus harvested at noon or in the afternoon had higher levels of carbohydrates compared with morning-harvested stems, whereas freshly harvested stems had higher concentrations of glucose and sucrose, which decreased during storage or the vase period. Sucrose concentrations varied more significantly among various tissues than other sugars presumably as a result of translocation during vase life. In summary, carbohydrate status of stems harvested at different times of the day varied greatly and affected postharvest longevity of cut marigold and lisianthus, but not zinnia.}, number={3}, journal={HORTSCIENCE}, author={Ahmad, Iftikhar and Dole, John M. and Blazich, Frank A.}, year={2014}, month={Mar}, pages={297–305} }
 @article{ahmad_dole_clark_blazich_2014, title={Floral foam and/or conventional or organic preservatives affect the vase-life and quality of cut rose (Rosa X hybrida L.) stems}, volume={89}, ISSN={["1462-0316"]}, DOI={10.1080/14620316.2014.11513046}, abstractNote={SummaryWe studied the effects of floral foam (Oasis®), with or without conventional or organic preservatives, to determine the optimum treatment to extend the vase-life of the cut rose (Rosa × hybrida L.) cultivars ‘Freedom’ and ‘Charlotte’. In general, floral foam resulted in similar or reduced vase-lives in cut ‘Freedom’ and ‘Charlotte’ rose, and had no influence on the symptoms of senescence in either cultivar. ‘Freedom’ showed more petal browning and rot, as well as reduced flower bud opening, compared to ‘Charlotte’. Vase solutions containing either of two conventional preservatives resulted in longer vase-lives in the stems of both cultivars than stems in deionised (DI) water. Floral foam saturated with DI water resulted in greater changes in the pH of the vase solution in both cultivars. Among the preservatives tested, conventional products such as Floralife Premium Rose Food or Chrysal Rose Vase (each at 10 ml l–1) extended the vase-life by 5.5 d or 3.9 d, respectively; whereas organic products such as Vita Flora or Vita One Step (each at 0.53 ml l–1) resulted in statistically similar vase-lives (9.3 d or 8.3 d, respectively) as stems in DI water (7.5 d), irrespective of the use of floral foam. These findings suggest that floral foam should not be used during the post-harvest handling of cut rose stems. Moreover, conventional preservatives were more effective than the organic products.}, number={1}, journal={JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY}, author={Ahmad, Iftikhar and Dole, John M. and Clark, Erin M. R. and Blazich, Frank A.}, year={2014}, month={Jan}, pages={41–46} }
 @article{ahmad_dole_viloria_blazich_2014, title={Postharvest performance of cut carnation, chrysanthemum and rose as influenced by conventional and organic floral preservatives}, volume={30}, ISSN={["2165-0616"]}, DOI={10.1080/01448765.2013.878880}, abstractNote={Selected commercial preservatives were tested to determine the optimum conventional and organic hydrator and holding solutions for vase life extension and suppression of microbial populations in vase solutions of cut carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.) Select Red, chrysanthemum [Dendranthemum grandiflora (Ramat.) Kitam.] Anastasia, and rose (Rosa × hybrida L.) Freedom. Hydrators extended vase life of carnation but had no effect on chrysanthemum or rose. Chrysal Professional 2 (conventional holding solution), after hydration with deionized (DI) water, extended vase life of cut carnation to 36.0 days compared with DI water or Vita One Step (organic preservative solution), resulting in vase lives of 21.0 or 20.9 days, respectively. For chrysanthemum, all preservative solutions had statistically similar vase life. Holding solutions increased vase life of cut roses and carnation, but were ineffective for chrysanthemum. The greatest vase life extension occurred with Floralife Premium Rose Food (conventional holding solution), 7.9 and 7.3 days longer, than with DI water in cut Freedom roses after treatment with Floralife Hydraflor 100 (conventional hydrator solution) and DI water, respectively. However, Vita One Step (organic hydrator and holding solution) reduced vase life by 2.4 days and had higher bent neck incidence (93%) than DI water. Floralife Premium Rose Food and Chrysal Rose Vase (conventional holding solution) effectively controlled bent neck. DI water with organic Vita products had higher bacterial populations than conventional products for all species tested. Among the preservatives investigated, conventional products increased vase life more than organic products, indicating the need for organic preservatives with effective antimicrobial activity.}, number={2}, journal={BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE}, author={Ahmad, Iftikhar and Dole, John M. and Viloria, Zenaida and Blazich, Frank A.}, year={2014}, month={Apr}, pages={109–118} }
 @article{laing_shear_blazich_2013, title={How management strategies have affected Atlantic White-cedar forest recovery after massive wind damage in the Great Dismal Swamp (vol 262, pg 1337, 2011)}, volume={304}, ISSN={["0378-1127"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.foreco.2013.07.022}, journal={FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT}, author={Laing, Joelle M. and Shear, Theodore H. and Blazich, Frank A.}, year={2013}, month={Sep}, pages={505–505} }
 @article{ahmad_dole_carlson_blazich_2013, title={Water quality effects on postharvest performance of cut calla, hydrangea, and snapdragon}, volume={153}, ISSN={["1879-1018"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.scienta.2013.01.015}, abstractNote={Effects of water quality on water uptake, change in fresh weight, vase solution pH and electrical conductivity (EC) change, termination symptoms, and longevity of cut ‘Nicole Yellow’ calla (Zantedeschia L.), ‘White Extra’ hydrangea [Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser.], and ‘Admiral Pink’ snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus L.) were studied. Calla was tolerant of high water pH (8.1); vase life varied only from 9.2 d for acidic solutions (pH 3.2) to 10.1 d for solutions with intermediate pH (6.3). Calla had the longest vase life at an EC of 0.75 dS m−1, whereas addition of floral preservative (Floralife Professional, Floralife, Walterboro, SC at 10 ml L−1) was ineffective. Low solution pH (2.9–3.3), increasing EC (up to 2.5 dS m−1), and use of floral preservative increased vase life of hydrangea. Increasing EC increased vase life of hydrangea from a low of 7.3 d to a high of 15.4 d at 2.5 dS m−1, when floral preservative was used and from a low of 3.5 d to a high of 5.7 d at 4.0 dS m−1 in distilled water. Vase solution pH of snapdragon had no significant effect on vase life or water uptake. Increasing EC increased vase life to a maximum of 14.8 d at 2.0 dS m−1 with preservative and to 9.7 d at 3.0 dS m−1 without preservative. Each species had differing responses to varying pH and EC levels; however, solution pH should be low, as high pH solutions either had no effect or reduced vase life, such as with hydrangea. EC of vase water for hydrangea and snapdragon should be approximately 2.0–2.5 dS m−1, when preservatives are used and 3.0–4.0 dS m−1 without, which is higher than most recommendations. Addition of preservative to vase solutions extended vase life of hydrangea and snapdragon, but did not affect calla.}, journal={SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE}, author={Ahmad, Iftikhar and Dole, John M. and Carlson, Alicain S. and Blazich, Frank A.}, year={2013}, month={Apr}, pages={26–33} }
 @article{hibbert-frey_frampton_blazich_hundley_hinesley_2011, title={Grafting fraser fir (Abies fraseri): Effect of scion origin (crown position and branch order)}, volume={46}, number={1}, journal={HortScience}, author={Hibbert-Frey, H. and Frampton, J. and Blazich, F. A. and Hundley, D. and Hinesley, L. E.}, year={2011}, pages={91–94} }
 @article{laing_shear_blazich_2011, title={How management strategies have affected Atlantic White-cedar forest recovery after massive wind damage in the Great Dismal Swamp}, volume={262}, ISSN={["1872-7042"]}, DOI={10.1016/j.foreco.2011.06.026}, abstractNote={Abstract In September 2003 Hurricane Isabel swept through eastern North Carolina and Virginia, destroying most of what formerly ranked among the most extensive remaining stands of Atlantic White-cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides L., cedar). As Atlantic White-cedar communities are dependent on irregular, large-scale disturbances, the hurricane event can be viewed as an opportunity for perpetuating cedar populations in the Great Dismal Swamp. The success of cedar regeneration in the Dismal Swamp has been influenced by the management strategies employed by Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (active management) and by the adjacent Dismal Swamp State Park (passive management). We investigated the regeneration success of Atlantic White-cedar 5 years following Hurricane Isabel by sampling five stands at the Dismal Swamp State Park withstanding varying impact from the storm and previous windthrow events. We compared our findings to regeneration surveys completed at the adjacent Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Atlantic White-cedar seedling densities were up to 100 times higher in the actively managed Wildlife Refuge compared to the passively managed State Park. We also determined the seedbank of viable cedar seeds and we described the vegetation at the State Park. The stands at the State Park are now dominated by red maple (Acer rubrum) with a dense shrubby understory. Since viable cedar seeds were still present in the seedbank (>800,000 ha−1), future seedling establishment is possible at the State Park. However, active management is essential for achieving sufficient seedling densities and survival for regenerating a mature cedar stand.}, number={8}, journal={FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT}, author={Laing, Joelle M. and Shear, Theodore H. and Blazich, Frank A.}, year={2011}, month={Oct}, pages={1337–1344} }
 @article{rounsaville_touchell_ranney_blazich_2011, title={Micropropagation of Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’}, volume={46}, DOI={10.21273/hortsci.46.7.1010}, abstractNote={Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’ is a unique new cultivar exhibiting a compact form and delicate evergreen leaves. Protocols for micropropagation of M . ‘Soft Caress’ were developed to expedite multiplication and serve as a foundation for future work with other taxa of Mahonia Nutt. Combinations of sucrose at 30 or 45 g·L −1 in conjunction with Gamborg B5 (B5), Quoirin and Lepoivre (QL), and Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal media as well as other selected growth regulator treatments were evaluated as multiplication media. Rooting of microcuttings was conducted in vitro using combinations of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) at 0, 2, 4, 8, or 16 μM under either light or dark. Quick dip treatments with aqueous solutions of the potassium (K) salt (K-salt) of IBA at 0, 5.2, 10.4, 20.7, or 41.4 μM were tested in a second experiment for ex vitro rooting. Media containing B5 basal salts and vitamins supplemented with sucrose at 30 g·L −1 , 5 μM 6-benzylaminopurine, 5 μM kinetin, 0.5 μM indole-3-acetic acid, and 2.5 μM gibberellic acid yielded 2.80 ± 0.14 microshoots with a mean length of 14.76 ± 0.63 mm over a 6-week culture period and was an optimal multiplication media. Light treatment and IBA concentration had a significant effect on rooting percentages. Microcuttings treated with 8 μM IBA and maintained in the dark resulted in the best rooting (70%) and ex vitro establishment.}, number={7}, journal={Hortscience}, author={Rounsaville, T.J. and Touchell, D.H. and Ranney, T.G. and Blazich, F.A.}, year={2011}, pages={1010–1014} }
 @article{hibbert-frey_frampton_blazich_hinesley_2010, title={Grafting Fraser fir (Abies fraseri): Effect of grafting date, shade, and irrigation}, volume={45}, number={4}, journal={HortScience}, author={Hibbert-Frey, H. and Frampton, J. and Blazich, F. A. and Hinesley, L. E.}, year={2010}, pages={617–620} }
 @article{lasseigne_warren_blazich_ranney_2007, title={Day/nNight temperature affects growth and photosynthesis of cultivated Salvia taxa}, volume={132}, number={4}, journal={Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science}, author={Lasseigne, F. T. and Warren, S. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={2007}, pages={492–500} }
 @article{lebude_goldfarb_blazich_wright_cazell_wise_frampton_2006, title={Container type and volume influences adventitious rooting and subsequent field growth of stem cuttings of loblolly pine}, volume={30}, number={3}, journal={Southern Journal of Applied Forestry}, author={LeBude, A. V. and Goldfarb, B. and Blazich, F. A. and Wright, J. A. and Cazell, B. and Wise, F. C. and Frampton, J.}, year={2006}, pages={123–131} }
 @article{rosier_frampton_goldfarb_blazich_wise_2006, title={Improving the rooting capacity of stem cuttings of Virginia pine by severe stumping of parent trees}, volume={30}, number={4}, journal={Southern Journal of Applied Forestry}, author={Rosier, C. L. and Frampton, J. and Goldfarb, B. and Blazich, F. A. and Wise, F. C.}, year={2006}, pages={172–181} }
 @article{burgess_blazich_nash_randall-schadel_2005, title={Influence of selected surface disinfestants, fungicides, and temperature on seed germination and initial growth of southern seaoats (Uniola paniculata)}, volume={23}, ISBN={0738-2898}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Burgess, T. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Nash, D. L. and Randall-Schadel, B.}, year={2005}, pages={4} }
 @article{wright_warren_blazich_harris_wright_2005, title={Initial plant size and landscape exposure affect establishment of transplanted Kalmia latifolia 'Olympic Wedding'}, volume={23}, ISBN={0738-2898}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Wright, A. N. and Warren, S. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Harris, J. R. and Wright, R. D.}, year={2005}, pages={91} }
 @article{lebude_goldfarb_blazich_frampton_wise_2005, title={Mist level influences vapor pressure deficit and gas exchange during rooting of juvenile stem cuttings of loblolly pine}, volume={40}, number={5}, journal={HortScience}, author={LeBude, A. V. and Goldfarb, B. and Blazich, F. A. and Frampton, J. and Wise, F. C.}, year={2005}, pages={1448–1456} }
 @article{blazich_warren_nash_reece_2005, title={Seed germination of seabeach amaranth (Amaranthus pumilus) as influenced by stratification, temperature, and light}, volume={23}, ISBN={0738-2898}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Warren, S. L. and Nash, D. L. and Reece, W. M.}, year={2005}, pages={33} }
 @article{rosier_frampton_goldfarb_wise_blazich_2005, title={Stumping height, crown position, and age of parent tree influence rooting of stem cuttings of fraser fir}, volume={40}, number={3}, journal={HortScience}, author={Rosier, C. L. and Frampton, J. and Goldfarb, B. and Wise, F. C. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={2005}, pages={771–777} }
 @article{rosier_frampton_goldfarb_wise_blazich_2004, title={Growth stage, auxin type, and concentration influence rooting Virginia pine stem cuttings}, volume={39}, number={6}, journal={HortScience}, author={Rosier, C. L. and Frampton, J. and Goldfarb, B. and Wise, F. C. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={2004}, pages={1392–1396} }
 @article{lebude_goldfarb_blazich_wise_frampton_2004, title={Mist, substrate water potential and cutting water potential influence rooting of stem cuttings of loblolly pine}, volume={24}, ISSN={["1758-4469"]}, DOI={10.1093/treephys/24.7.823}, abstractNote={We investigated the influence of cutting water potential (Ψcut) on rooting of juvenile hardwood (dormant) and softwood (succulent) stem cuttings of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) propagated under varying substrate water potentials (Ψsub) and volumes of mist application. Mist treatment and Ψsub contributed to the Ψcut of unrooted stem cuttings. When Ψsub was held constant across mist treatments, mist treatment contributed strongly to Ψcut. Substrate water potential affected rooting percentage when mist treatment was sub-optimal or excessive, otherwise mist treatment had a stronger effect than Ψsub on rooting percentage. Cuttings rooted best when subjected to moderate cutting water potentials (–0.5 to –1.2 MPa) during the initial 4 or 5 weeks of the rooting period. Cuttings experiencing either severe water deficit or no water deficit rooted poorly. We conclude that the rooting environment should impose a moderate water stress on loblolly pine stem cuttings to achieve optimum rooting.}, number={7}, journal={TREE PHYSIOLOGY}, author={Lebude, AV and Goldfarb, B and Blazich, FA and Wise, FC and Frampton, J}, year={2004}, month={Jul}, pages={823–831} }
 @article{wright_warren_blazich_blum_2004, title={Root and shoot growth periodicity of Kalmia latifolia 'Sarah' and Ilex crenata 'Compacta'}, volume={39}, number={2}, journal={HortScience}, author={Wright, A. N. and Warren, S. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Blum, U.}, year={2004}, pages={243–247} }
 @article{lebude_blazich_goldfarb_frampton_wise_2003, title={Mist, soil water potential, and cutting water potential influence rooting of stem cuttings of loblolly pine}, ISBN={["90-6605-439-5"]}, ISSN={["0567-7572"]}, DOI={10.17660/actahortic.2003.618.15}, number={618}, journal={ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS AND HORTICULTURE CROPS}, author={LeBude, AV and Blazich, FA and Goldfarb, B and Frampton, LJ and Wise, FC}, year={2003}, pages={147–151} }
 @article{conden_warren_blazich_2003, title={Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Ternstroemia gymnanthera}, volume={21}, ISBN={0738-2898}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Conden, P. J. and Warren, S. L. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={2003}, pages={73} }
 @article{conden_blazich_2003, title={Propagation of Castanopsis sclerophylla by stem cuttings}, volume={21}, ISBN={0738-2898}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Conden, P. J. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={2003}, pages={61} }
 @article{conden_blazich_2003, title={Propagation of Lindera umbellata by stem cuttings}, volume={21}, ISBN={0738-2898}, number={4}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Conden, P. J. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={2003}, pages={181} }
 @article{rowe_blazich_raper_2002, title={Nitrogen nutrition of hedged stock plants of Loblolly Pine. I. Tissue nitrogen concentrations and carbohydrate status}, volume={24}, ISSN={["1573-5095"]}, DOI={10.1023/A:1020551029894}, number={1}, journal={NEW FORESTS}, author={Rowe, DB and Blazich, FA and Raper, CD}, year={2002}, month={Jul}, pages={39–51} }
 @article{rowe_blazich_goldfarb_wise_2002, title={Nitrogen nutrition of hedged stock plants of Loblolly Pine. II. Influence of carbohydrate and nitrogen status on adventitious rooting of stem cuttings}, volume={24}, ISSN={["0169-4286"]}, DOI={10.1023/A:1020555013964}, number={1}, journal={NEW FORESTS}, author={Rowe, DB and Blazich, FA and Goldfarb, B and Wise, FC}, year={2002}, month={Jul}, pages={53–65} }
 @article{burgess_blazich_nash_2002, title={Seed germination of southern seaoats (Uniola paniculata) as influenced by stratification, temperature, and light}, volume={20}, ISBN={0738-2898}, number={3}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Burgess, T. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Nash, D. L.}, year={2002}, pages={180} }
 @article{starrett_blazich_shafer_grand_2001, title={In vitro colonization of micropropagated Pieris floribunda by ericoid mycorrhizae. II. Effects on acclimatization and growth}, volume={36}, number={2}, journal={HortScience}, author={Starrett, M. C. and Blazich, F. A. and Shafer, S. R. and Grand, L. F.}, year={2001}, pages={357–359} }
 @article{starrett_blazich_shafer_grand_2001, title={In vitro colonization of micropropagated Pieris floribunda byericoid mycorrhizae. I. Establishment of mycorrhizae onmicroshoots}, volume={36}, number={2}, journal={HortScience}, author={Starrett, M. C. and Blazich, F. A. and Shafer, S. R. and Grand, L. F.}, year={2001}, pages={353–356} }
 @misc{starrett_blazich_shafer_grand_2000, title={Methods for lyophilizing and using ericoid mycorrhizal fungi}, volume={6,146,880}, number={2000 Nov. 14}, publisher={Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office}, author={Starrett, M. C. and Blazich, F. A. and Shafer, S. R. and Grand, L. F.}, year={2000} }
 @article{dubois_blazich_warren_goldfarb_2000, title={Propagation of Anemone x hybrida by rooted cuttings}, volume={18}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Dubois, J-J B. and Blazich, F. A. and Warren, S. L. and Goldfarb, B.}, year={2000}, pages={79–83} }
 @article{jull_blazich_2000, title={Seed germination of selected provenances of Atlantic white- cedar as influenced by stratification, temperature, and light}, volume={35}, number={1}, journal={HortScience}, author={Jull, L. G. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={2000}, pages={132–135} }
 @article{jull_ranney_blazich_1999, title={Heat tolerance of selected provenances of Atlantic white cedar}, volume={124}, ISSN={["0003-1062"]}, DOI={10.21273/jashs.124.5.492}, abstractNote={Seedlings of six provenances of Atlantic white cedar [ Chamaecyparis thyoides (L.) B.S.P.] (Escambia Co., Ala., Santa Rosa Co., Fla., Wayne Co., N.C., Burlington Co., N.J., New London Co., Conn., and Barnstable Co., Mass.) were grown in controlled-environment chambers for 12 weeks under 16-hour photoperiods with 16-hour days/8-hour nights of 22/18 °C, 26/22 °C, 30/26 °C, 34/30 °C or 38/34 °C. Considerable variation in height, foliage color, and overall plant size was observed among plants from the various provenances. Seedlings from the two most northern provenances (Massachusetts and Connecticut) were most heat sensitive as indicated by decreasing growth rates at temperature regimes >22/18 °C. In contrast, plants from New Jersey and the three southern provenances (North Carolina, Florida, and Alabama) exhibited greater heat tolerance as indicated by steady or increasing growth rates and greater top and root dry weights as temperature regimes increased above 22/18 °C. Growth rates of seedlings from the four aforementioned provenances decreased rapidly at temperature regimes >30/26 °C suggesting low species tolerance to high temperatures. There were no significant differences in seedling dry matter production among provenances when temperature regimes were ≥34/30 °C. Net shoot photosynthesis and dark respiration of plants did not vary by provenance; however, net photosynthesis was temperature sensitive and decreased at temperature regimes >26/22 °C. Foliar respiration rates increased as temperature increased from 22/18 °C to 26/22 °C, but then remained relatively constant or decreased at higher temperature regimes. Plants at temperatures ≥34/30 °C exhibited severe stunting, chlorosis, and necrosis on branch tips. However, tissue concentrations of N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Cu, and Mn generally increased with temperature regimes >30/26 °C indicating that mineral nutrient concentration was not a limiting factor at high temperatures.}, number={5}, journal={JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE}, author={Jull, LG and Ranney, TG and Blazich, FA}, year={1999}, month={Sep}, pages={492–497} }
 @article{rowe_blazich_weir_1999, title={Mineral nutrient and carbohydrate status of loblolly pine during mist propagation as influenced by stock plant nitrogen fertility}, volume={34}, ISSN={["0018-5345"]}, DOI={10.21273/hortsci.34.7.1279}, abstractNote={Hedged stock plants of four full-sib families [27-2 × 27-5, 27-3 × 27-1, 27-2 × 27-1, and 27-6 × 27-1 (designated B, G, R, and W)] of loblolly pine ( Pinus taeda L.) were fertilized daily with a complete nutrient solution containing N at 10, 25, 40, 55, or 70 mg·L –1 . In May, terminal softwood stem cuttings were taken and placed under intermittent mist. Families were combined to form composite poor-rooting (BR) and good-rooting (GW) families. At 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 weeks after sticking, cuttings were evaluated for rooting and analyzed for mineral nutrient and carbohydrate content. Percent rooting by week 12 for cuttings from stock plants receiving N between 25 to 70 mg·L –1 was 28% to 33%, whereas significantly fewer (17%) cuttings from plants receiving 10 mg·L –1 had rooted. By week 12, 98% of cuttings taken from stock plants receiving N at 10 mg·L –1 were alive, while significantly fewer (81% and 82%) of the more succulent cuttings receiving 55 and 70 mg·L –1 , respectively, had survived. Nearly all increases in cutting height occurred within the first 3 weeks. In contrast, top dry weight increased steadily throughout the experiment. There were no significant differences in rooting between the two composite families until week 12, when 32% of cuttings from family GW had rooted compared with 24% for family BR. Survival of cuttings was greater for the poor-rooting family (BR) (94%) than for the good-rooting family (GW) (82%) after 12 weeks. Levels of total nonstructural carbohydrates (TNC) and individual soluble sugars were initially higher in cuttings taken from stock plants that received higher rates of N, whereas the reverse was true for starch content. With the exception of sucrose, content of TNC and soluble carbohydrates generally increased over time. Starch was nearly depleted by week 3, but had increased by weeks 6 and 9. No correlation was found between TNC: N ratios and rooting percentage. Family GW contained greater quantities of myo-inositol, glucose, fructose, sucrose, total soluble carbohydrates (TSC), and TNC than did family BR. Mineral nutrient content was generally greater in cuttings taken from stock plants that received higher rates of N; these cuttings also maintained higher levels throughout the 12-week rooting period. As with the soluble carbohydrates, the good-rooting composite family (GW) contained greater amounts of all mineral nutrients than did the poor-rooting family BR.}, number={7}, journal={HORTSCIENCE}, author={Rowe, DB and Blazich, FA and Weir, RJ}, year={1999}, month={Dec}, pages={1279–1285} }
 @article{griffin_warren_blazich_ranney_1999, title={Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Thuja x 'Green Giant'}, volume={17}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Griffin, J. J. and Warren, S. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1999}, pages={76–79} }
 @article{griffin_blazich_ranney_1999, title={Propagation of Magnolia virginiana 'Santa Rosa' by semi-hardwood cuttings}, volume={17}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Griffin, J. J. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1999}, pages={47–48} }
 @article{glenn_blazich_warren_1999, title={Secondary seed dormancy of Rhododendron catawbiense and Rhododendron maximum}, volume={17}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Glenn, C. T. and Blazich, F. A. and Warren, S. L.}, year={1999}, pages={1–4} }
 @article{goldfarb_surles_thetford_blazich_1998, title={Effects of root morphology on nursery and first-year field growth of rooted cuttings of loblolly pine}, volume={22}, number={4}, journal={Southern Journal of Applied Forestry}, author={Goldfarb, B. and Surles, S. E. and Thetford, M. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={1998}, pages={231–234} }
 @article{lasseigne_warren_blazich_ranney_1998, title={Heat tolerance in perennial salvias}, volume={43}, number={1998}, journal={Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report}, author={Lasseigne, F. T. and Warren, S. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1998}, pages={442–445} }
 @article{glenn_blazich_warren_1998, title={Influence of storage temperatures on long-term seed viability of selected native ericaceous species}, volume={16}, number={3}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Glenn, C. T. and Blazich, F. A. and Warren, S. L.}, year={1998}, pages={166–172} }
 @article{griffin_blazich_ranney_1998, title={Propagation of Magnolia virginiana 'Santa Rosa' by semihardwood cuttings}, volume={43}, number={1998}, journal={Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report}, author={Griffin, J. J. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1998}, pages={340–343} }
 @article{griffin_blazich_ranney_1998, title={Propagation of Thuja x 'Green Giant' by stem cuttings: effects of growth stage, type of cutting, and IBA treatment}, volume={16}, number={4}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Griffin, J. J. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1998}, pages={212–214} }
 @article{mcguigan_blazich_ranney_1997, title={Micropropagation of Stewartia pseudocamellia}, volume={15}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={McGuigan, P. J. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1997}, pages={65–68} }
 @article{stubbs_warren_blazich_ranney_1997, title={Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'}, volume={15}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Stubbs, H. L. and Warren, S. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1997}, pages={80–83} }
 @article{mcguigan_blazich_ranney_1997, title={Propagation of Quercus phillyreoides by stem cuttings}, volume={185}, number={8}, journal={American Nurseryman}, author={McGuigan, P. J. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1997}, pages={72–73} }
 @article{griffin_blazich_ranney_1997, title={Propagation of Thuja x 'Green Giant' by hardwood cuttings}, volume={42}, number={1997}, journal={Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report}, author={Griffin, J. J. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G.}, year={1997}, pages={297–298} }
 @article{stubbs_blazich_ranney_warren_1997, title={Propogation of 'Carolina Sapphire' smooth Arizona cypress by  stem cuttings: effects of growth stage, type of cutting, and IBA treatment.}, volume={15}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Stubbs, H. L. and Blazich, F. A. and Ranney, T. G. and Warren, S. L.}, year={1997}, pages={61–64} }
 @article{blazich_henry_wise_1995, title={Seed germination of annual vinca responds to irradiation and temperature}, volume={30}, number={2}, journal={HortScience}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Henry, P. H. and Wise, F. C.}, year={1995}, pages={357} }
 @article{blazich_hinesley_1994, title={Propagation of Fraser fir}, volume={12}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Hinesley, L. E.}, year={1994}, pages={112} }
 @article{blazich_warren_starrett_acedo_1993, title={Seed germination of Rhododendron carolinianum: Influence of light and temperature}, volume={11}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Warren, S. L. and Starrett, M. C. and Acedo, J. R.}, year={1993}, pages={55} }
 @article{blazich_warren_acedo_whitehead_1991, title={Seed germination of Leucothoe fontanesiana as influenced by light and temperature}, volume={9}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Warren, S. L. and Acedo, J. R. and Whitehead, R. O.}, year={1991}, pages={72} }
 @article{blazich_warren_acedo_reece_1991, title={Seed germination of Rhododendron catawbiense and Rhododendron maximum: Influence of light and temperature}, volume={9}, number={1}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Warren, S. L. and Acedo, J. R. and Reece, W. M.}, year={1991}, pages={5} }
 @article{blazich_acedo_1989, title={Propagation of Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Ilicifolius' and 'Rotundifolius' by stem cuttings}, volume={7}, number={4}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Acedo, J. R.}, year={1989}, pages={133} }
 @article{blazich_acedo_1988, title={Micropropagation of flame azalea}, volume={6}, number={2}, journal={Journal of Environmental Horticulture}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Acedo, J. R.}, year={1988}, pages={45} }
 @article{blazich_novitzky_1984, title={In vitro propagation of Sansevieria trifasciata}, volume={19}, number={1}, journal={HortScience}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Novitzky, R. T.}, year={1984}, pages={122} }
 @article{blazich_wright_schaffer_1983, title={Mineral nutrient status of 'Convexa' holly cuttings during intermittent mist propagation as influenced by exogenous auxin application}, volume={108}, number={3}, journal={Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science}, author={Blazich, F. A. and Wright, R. D. and Schaffer, H. E.}, year={1983}, pages={425} }
 @article{hinesley_blazich_1980, title={Vegetative propagation of Abies fraseri by stem cuttings}, volume={15}, journal={HortScience}, author={Hinesley, L. E. and Blazich, F. A.}, year={1980}, pages={96–97} }