Thomas Ranney

Hamm, T. P., Nowicki, M., Boggess, S. L., Ranney, T. G., & Trigiano, R. N. (2023). A set of SSR markers to characterize genetic diversity in all Viburnum species. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-31878-0

Crowl, A. A., Fritsch, P. W., Tiley, G. P., Lynch, N. P., Ranney, T. G., Ashrafi, H., & Manos, P. S. (2022, October 17). A first complete phylogenomic hypothesis for diploid blueberries (Vaccinium section Cyanococcus). AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY, Vol. 10. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajb2.16065

Maren, N. A., Duan, H., Da, K., Yencho, G. C., Ranney, T. G., & Liu, W. (2022). [Review of Genotype-independent plant transformation]. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH, 9. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhac047

Redpath, L. E., Aryal, R., Lynch, N., Spencer, J. A., Hulse-Kemp, A. M., Ballington, J. R., … Ashrafi, H. (2022). Nuclear DNA contents and ploidy levels of North American Vaccinium species and interspecific hybrids. SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE, 297. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.110955

Harmon, D. D., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., Da, K., & Liu, W. (2022). Tissue Culture and Regeneration of Three Rose Cultivars. HORTSCIENCE, 57(11), 1430–1435. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16716-22

Zhao, F., Maren, N. A., Kosentka, P. Z., Liao, Y.-Y., Lu, H., Duduit, J. R., … Liu, W. (2021). An optimized protocol for stepwise optimization of real-time RT-PCR analysis. HORTICULTURE RESEARCH, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-021-00616-w

Deans, L. E., Palmer, I. E., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2021). In Vitro Induction and Characterization of Polyploid Hydrangea macrophylla and H. serrata. HORTSCIENCE, 56(6), 709–715. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15783-21

Maren, N., Zhao, F., Aryal, R., Touchell, D., Liu, W., Ranney, T., & Ashrafi, H. (2021). Reproductive developmental transcriptome analysis of Tripidium ravennae (Poaceae). BMC GENOMICS, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-021-07641-y

Maren, N. A., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., Ashrafi, H., Whitfield, M. B., & Chinn, M. (2020). Biomass yields, cytogenetics, fertility, and compositional analyses of novel bioenergy grass hybrids (Tripidium spp.). GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY BIOENERGY, 12(5), 361–373. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcbb.12676

Hembree, W. G., Ranney, T. G., Lynch, N. P., & Jackson, B. E. (2020). Identification, Genome Sizes, and Ploidy of Deutzia. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 145(2), 88–94. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS04779-19

Touchell, D. H., Palmer, I. E., & Ranney, T. G. (2020). [Review of In vitroPloidy Manipulation for Crop Improvement]. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.00722

Dove, N. C., Rogers, T. J., Leppanen, C., Simberloff, D., Fordyce, J. A., Brown, V. A., … Cregger, M. A. (2020). Microbiome Variation Across Two Hemlock Species With Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Infestation. FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01528

Haynes, J. E., Phillips, W. D., Krings, A., Lynch, N. P., & Ranney, T. G. (2020). Revision of Fothergilla (Hamamelidaceae), including resurrection of F. parvifolia and a new species, F. milleri. PHYTOKEYS, (144), 57–80. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.177.49589

Haynes, J. E., Phillips, W. D., Krings, A., Lynch, N. P., & Ranney, T. G. (2020, May 8). Revision of Fothergilla (Hamamelidaceae), including resurrection of F. parvifolia and a new species, F. milleri (vol 144, pg 57, 2020). PHYTOKEYS, pp. 117–118. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.146.53037

Hembree, W. G., Ranney, T. G., Jackson, B. E., & Weathington, M. (2019). Cytogenetics, Ploidy, and Genome Sizes of Camellia and Related Genera. HORTSCIENCE, 54(7), 1124–1142. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13923-19

Leppanen, C., Fordyce, J. A., LeBude, A. V., Ranney, T. G., & Simberloff, D. (2019). Variable colonization by the hemlock woolly adelgid suggests infestation is associated with hemlock host species. BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS, 21(9), 2891–2906. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10530-019-02020-x

Ranney, T. G., Ryan, C. F., Deans, L. E., & Lynch, N. P. (2018). Cytogenetics and Genome Size Evolution in Illicium L. HORTSCIENCE, 53(5), 620–623. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci12922-18

Rogers, T. J., Leppanen, C., Brown, V., Fordyce, J. A., LeBude, A., Ranney, T., … Cregger, M. A. (2018). Exploring variation in phyllosphere microbial communities across four hemlock species. Ecosphere, 9(12), e02524. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2524

Ranney, T. G., Thomasson, T. H., Neill, K., Lynch, N. P., & Weathington, M. (2018). Ploidy, relative genome size, and inheritance of spotted foliage in Aucuba species (Garryaceae). HortScience, 53(9), 1271–1274. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci13221-18

Phillips, W. D., Ranney, T. G., Touchell, D. H., & Eaker, T. A. (2016). Fertility and reproductive pathways of triploid flowering pears (Pyrus sp.). HortScience, 51(8), 968–971.

Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., Panthee, D. R., Gehl, R. J., & Krings, A. (2016). Genetic diversity, cytogenetics, and biomass yields among taxa of giant reeds (Arundo species). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 141(3), 256–263.

Phillips, W. D., Ranney, T. G., Touchell, D. H., & Eaker, T. A. (2015). Developing non-invasive callery pears: Fertility and reproductive biology of triploid cytotypes. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 60th Annual Report, 60, 205–208.

Gillooly, D. A., & Ranney, T. G. (2015). Genome Sizes and Ploidy Levels in the Genus Kalmia. HORTSCIENCE, 50(10), 1426–1428. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.50.10.1426

Gillooly, D. A., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2015). In vitro polyploid induction of Ophiopogon planiscapus. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 60th Annual Report, 60, 181–185.

Ranney, T., & Gillooly, D. (2015). New Insights into Breeding and Propagating Magnolias (c). PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2014 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLANT PROPAGATORS SOCIETY, Vol. 1085, pp. 441–449. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2015.1085.90

Haines, S. A., Gehl, R. J., Havlin, J. L., & Ranney, T. G. (2015). Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Effects on Establishment of Giant Miscanthus. BIOENERGY RESEARCH, 8(1), 17–27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-014-9499-4

Qi, Z.-C., Yu, Y., Liu, X., Pais, A., Ranney, T., Whetten, R., & Xiang, Q.-Y. (2015). Phylogenomics of polyploid Fothergilla (Hamamelidaceae) by RAD-tag based GBS - insights into species origin and effects of software pipelines. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, 53(5), 432–447. https://doi.org/10.1111/jse.12176

Palmer, I. E., Gehl, R. J., Ranney, T. G., Touchell, D., & George, N. (2014). Biomass yield, nitrogen response, and nutrient uptake of perennial bioenergy grasses in North Carolina. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY, 63, 218–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2014.02.016

Oates, K. M., Ranney, T. G., Touchell, D. H., & Viloria, Z. (2014, March). Campsis xtagliabuana 'Chastity': A Highly Infertile Triploid Trumpet Vine. HORTSCIENCE, Vol. 49, pp. 343–345. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.49.3.343

Lattier, J. D., Ranney, T. G., Fantz, P. R., & Avent, T. (2014). Identification, nomenclature, genome sizes and ploidy levels of Liriope and Ophiopogon Taxa. HortScience, 49(2), 145–151. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.49.2.145

Lattier, J. D., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2014). Micropropagation of an interspecific hybrid dogwood (Cornus 'NCCH1'). Propagation of Ornamental Plants, 14(4), 184–190.

Ranney, T., & Gillooly, D. (2014). New insights into breeding and propagating magnolias. Proceedings of the Combined International Plant Propagators’ Society, 64, 441–449.

Beck, W. T., & Ranney, T. G. (2014). Ploidy levels and interploid hybridization in panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 59th Annual Report, 59, 296–300.

Shearer, K., & Ranney, T. G. (2013). Cytometric and cytological analyses of cultivated dogwoods (Cornus spp.). Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 58th Annual Report, 58, 246–252.

Lattier, J. D., Ranney, T. G., & Lynch, N. P. (2013). History and cytological reassessment of Rhododendron canadense. Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, 67(2), 92–98.

Panneerselvam, A., Sharma-Shivappa, R. R., Kolar, P., Clare, D. A., & Ranney, T. (2013). Hydrolysis of ozone pretreated energy grasses for optimal fermentable sugar production. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 148, 97–104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.08.119

Lattier, J. D., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., & Smith, J. (2013). In vitro regeneration and polyploid induction of Acer platanoides L ‘Crimson Sentry.’ Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 31(4), 246–252.

Oates, K. M., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2013). Induced Variation in Tetraploid Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' Regenerated from Gamma-irradiated Callus. HORTSCIENCE, 48(7), 831–834. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.48.7.831

Shearer, K., Xiang, Q., & Ranney, T. (2013). Investigating genome size evolution in dogwoods (Cornus L.) using flow cytometry. NC State Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Lattier, J. D., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., & Smith, J. C. (2013). Micropropagation and Polyploid Induction of Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 31(4), 246–252. https://doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898.31.4.246

Shearer, K., & Ranney, T. G. (2013). Ploidy Levels and Relative Genome Sizes of Species, Hybrids, and Cultivars of Dogwood (Cornus spp.). HORTSCIENCE, 48(7), 825–830. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.48.7.825

Panneerselvam, A., Sharma-Shivappa, R. R., Kolar, P., Ranney, T., & Peretti, S. (2013). Potential of ozonolysis as a pretreatment for energy grasses. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 148, 242–248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.08.129

Parris, J. K., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., & Adelberg, J. (2012). Basal salt composition, cytokinins, and phenolic binding agents influence in vitro growth and ex vitro establishment of Magnolia ‘Ann.’ HortScience, 47(11), 1625–1629. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.47.11.1625

Palmer, I. E., Ranney, T. G., Gehl, R., Touchell, D., & George, N. (2012). Biomass yield and nitrogen response of perennial bioenergy grasses in North Carolina. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 57, 268–272.

Oates, K. M., Ranney, T. G., & Touchell, D. H. (2012). Influence of Induced Polyploidy on Fertility and Morphology of Rudbeckia Species and Hybrids. HORTSCIENCE, 47(9), 1217–1221. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.47.9.1217

Lattier, J. D., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2012). Micropropagation of Acer platanoides L. ‘Crimson Sentry.’ Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 57th Annual Report, 57, 296–300.

Shearer, K., Ranney, T. G., Miller, R., & Towe, C. (2012). Pentanthera webs: Interspecific and interploid hybridization among sympatric azaleas in the southern Appalachian mountains. Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, 66(4), 187–197.

Rounsaville, T. J., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. C. (2011). Fertility and Reproductive Pathways in Diploid and Triploid Miscanthus sinensis. HORTSCIENCE, 46(10), 1353–1357. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.46.10.1353

Rounsaville, T. J., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., & Blazich, F. A. (2011). Micropropagation of Mahonia ‘Soft Caress.’ Hortscience, 46(7), 1010–1014. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.46.7.1010

Ranney, T. G. (2010). A few new plants. Nursery Notes, 44(6), 13–17.

Ranney, T. G. (2010). Breeding new plants for modern landscapes. Proceedings of the Combined International Plant Propagators’ Society, 60, 518–520.

Trueblood, C. E., Ranney, T. G., Lynch, N. P., Neal, J. C., & Olsen, R. T. (2010). Evaluating fertility of triploid clones of Hypericum androsaemum L. for use as non-invasive landscape plants. HortScience, 45(7), 1026–1028. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.45.7.1026

Ranney, T. G. (2010). Hydrangea plant named "NCHA1".

Hebert, C. J., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., & LeBude, A. V. (2010). In vitro shoot regeneration and polyploid induction of rhododendron 'Fragrantissimum Improved'. HortScience, 45(5), 801–804.

Hebert, C. J., Touchell, D. H., Ranney, T. G., & LeBude, A. V. (2010). In vitro shoot regeneration and polyploidy induction of Rhododendron ‘Fragrantissimum Improved.’ HortScience, 45(4), 801–804. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.45.5.801

Parris, J. K., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2010). Optimizing in vitro growth conditions for Magnolia 'Ann'. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 55th Annual Report, 55, 30–35.

Parris, J. K., Ranney, T. G., Knap, H. T., & Baird, W. V. (2010). Ploidy Levels, Relative Genome Sizes, and Base Pair Composition in Magnolia. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 135(6), 533–547. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.135.6.533

Rounsaville, T. J., & Ranney, T. G. (2010). Ploidy levels and genome sizes of Berberis L and Mahonia Nutt. species, hybrids, and cultivars. Hortscience, 45(7), 1029–1033. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.45.7.1029

Ranney, T. G., Touchell, D. H., Eaker, T., Mowrey, J., Lynch, N., & Smith, J. (2010). Progress developing non-invasive nursery crops. Proceedings of the Combined International Plant Propagators’ Society, 60, 422–423.

Haines, S. A., Gehl, R. J., Ranney, T. G., & Havlin, J. L. (2010, January). Response of Miscanthus ×giganteus to phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizer on low phosphorus soils in North Carolina. Poster presented at the Soil Science Society of North Carolina 53rd Annual Meeting, Raleigh, NC.

Ranney, T. G. (2010). Storm warning: Reinventing flowering quince. Nursery Notes, 44(3), 36–37.

Jones, J. R., LeBude, A. V., & Ranney, T. G. (2010). Vegetative propagation of Oconee azalea (Rhododendron flammeum) by stem cuttings and mound layering. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 28(2), 69–73.

Conner, J. L., LeBude, A. V., Ranney, T. G., & Jones, J. (2010). Vegetative propagation of bottle brush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) and Florida flame azalea (Rhododendron austrinum) by mound layering. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 55th Annual Report, 55, 302–306.

Ranney, T. G., & Olsen, R. T. (2009). Breaking the color barrier: The classic ‘Annabelle’ hydrangea now comes in pink. Nursery Notes, 43(2), 44–45.

Palmer, I. E., Ranney, T. G., Lynch, N. P., & Bir, R. E. (2009). Crossability, cytogenetics, and reproductive pathways in Rudbeckia subgenus Rudbeckia. HortScience, 44(1), 44–48. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.44.1.44

Meyer, E. M., Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., & Ivors, K. (2009). Differential resistance of Gordonieae trees to Phytophthora cinnamomi. HortScience, 44(5), 1484–1486.

LeBude, A. V., & Ranney, T. G. (2009). Evaluating landscape adaptability of hemlock species (Tsuga spp.) in Western North Carolina. Confer Quarterly, 26(2), 28–30.

Jones, J. R., & Ranney, T. G. (2009). Fertility of neoppolyploid Rhododendron and occurrence of unreduced gametes in triploid cultivars. Journal American Rhododendron Society, 63(3), 131–135.

Ranney, T. G. (2009). Flowering quince plant named 'Pink Storm'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Meyer, E. M., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2009). In Vitro Shoot Regeneration and Polyploid Induction from Leaves of Hypericum Species. HORTSCIENCE, 44(7), 1957–1961. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.44.7.1957

Hebert, C. J., Touchell, D., Ranney, T. G., & LeBude, A. V. (2009). In vitro regeneration of Rhododendron ‘Fragrantissimum Improved.’ Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 54th Annual Report, 54, 460–463.

Meyer, E. M., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2009). In vitro shoot regeneration from leaves of Hypericum sp. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 54th Annual Report, 54, 464–468.

Parris, J. K., Ranney, T. G., Baird, W. V., & Knap, H. T. (2009). Ploidy levels and genome sizes of Magnolia L. species, hybrids, and cultivars. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 54th Annual Report, 54, 374–378.

Meyer, E. M., LeBude, A. V., & Ranney, T. G. (2009). Vegetative propagation of Gordonieae trees by stem cuttings. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 27(4), 191–194.

Bush, E., Dunwell, W., Ingram, D., Owings, A., Blythe, G., Klingaman, B., … West, T. (2008). A historical summary of plant material evaluations by SERA-IEG. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 53rd Annual Report, 53, 156–158.

Jones, J. R., Ranney, T. G., & Eaker, T. A. (2008). A novel method for inducing polyploidy in Rhododendron seedlings. Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, 62(3), 130–135.

LeBude, A. V., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). Evaluating landscape adaptability of hemlock species (Tsuga spp.) in Western North Carolina. Nursery Notes, 42(1), 53–55.

Jones, J. R., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). Fertility of neopolyploid Rhododendron and occurrence of unreduced gametes in triploid cultivars. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 53rd Annual Report, 53, 174–177.

Palmer, I. E., Touchell, D. H., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). In-vitro polyploid induction of Rudbeckia spp. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 53rd Annual Report, 53, 186–189.

Contreras, R. N., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). New opportunities for breeding fragrant rhododendrons. Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, 62(4), 201–202.

Touchell, D., Smith, J., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). Novel applications of plant tissue culture. Proceedings of the Combined International Plant Propagators’ Society, 58, 196–199.

Touchell, D., Smith, J., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). Organogenesis from Hypericum frondosum leaves. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 53rd Annual Report, 53, 222–223.

Meyer, E. M., LeBude, A. V., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). Propagation of Gordonieae trees by hardwood stem cuttings. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 53rd Annual Report, 53, 206–209.

Zhou, W., Gibbons, T., Goetsch, L., Hall, B., Ranney, T. G., & Miller, R. (2008). Rhododendron colemanii: A new species of deciduous azalea (Rhododendron section Pentanthera; Ericaceae) from the Coastal Plain of Alabama and Georgia. Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, 62(2), 72–78.

Ranney, T. G., & Jones, J. R. (2008). Understanding polyploidy: Insights into the evolution and breeding of azaleas. The Azalean, 30(4), 81–84.

Jones, J. R., LeBude, A. V., & Ranney, T. G. (2008). Vegetative propagation of Oconee azalea (Rhododendron flammeum). Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 53rd Annual Report, 53, 210–213.

Englert, C., Neal, J., & Ranney, T. (2008). What do invasive plants have to do with your nursery? Nursery Notes, 42(6), 44.

Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., & Mowrey, J. A. (2007). Assessing fertility among cultivars of winged euonymus. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 52nd Annual Report, 52, 352–354.

Ranney, T. G., Touchell, D. H., Eaker, T. A., Lynch, N. P., Mowrey, J. A., & Smith, J. C. (2007). Breeding non-invasive nursery crops. Proceedings of the Southern Regional International Plant Propagators’ Society, 57, 643–645.

Ranney, T. G., Lynch, N. P., Fantz, P. R., & Cappiello, P. (2007). Clarifying taxonomy and nomenclature of fothergilla (Hamamelidaceae) cultivars and hybrids. HortScience, 42(3), 470–473.

Lasseigne, F. T., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (2007). Day/Night temperature influences growth and photosynthesis of cultivated Salvia taxa. Journal of the American Society of Horticulture Science, 132(4), 492–500. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.132.4.492

Lasseigne, F. T., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (2007). Day/nNight temperature affects growth and photosynthesis of cultivated Salvia taxa. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 132(4), 492–500.

Palmer, I. E., Ranney, T. G., Lynch, N. P., & Bir, R. E. (2007). Exploring crossability among Rudbeckia L. species. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 52nd Annual Report, 52, 355–358.

Jones, J. R., Ranney, T. G., & Eaker, T. A. (2007). Inducing polyploidy in rhododendron seedlings. Proceedings of the Southern Regional International Plant Propagators’ Society, 57, 697–700.

Touchell, D., Smith, J., & Ranney, T. (2007). Inheritance of leaf variegations in Miscanthus. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 52nd Annual Report, 52, 349–351.

Contreras, R. N., Ranney, T. G., Milla-Lewis, S. R., & Yencho, G. C. (2007). Investigating parentage and hybridity of three azaleodendrons using amplified fragment length polymorphism analysis. HortScience, 42(3), 740–743. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.42.3.740

Jones, J. R., Lebude, A. V., Ranney, T. G., & Conner, J. (2007). Mound layering of Rhododendron flammeum (Michx.) Sargent (Oconee azalea). Proceedings of the Eastern Regional International Plant Propagators’ Society, 57, 429–431.

Jones, J. R., Ranney, T. G., Lynch, N. P., & Krebs, S. L. (2007). Ploidy levels and genome sizes of diverse species, hybrids, and cultivars of rhododendron L. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 52nd Annual Report, 52, 344–348.

Jones, J. R., Ranney, T. G., Lynch, N. P., & Krebs, S. L. (2007). Ploidy levels and relative genome sizes of diverse species, hybrids, and cultivars of rhododendron. Journal of the American Rhododendron Society, 61(4), 220–227.

Contreras, R. N., Ranney, T. G., & Tallury, S. P. (2007). Reproductive behavior of diploid and allotetraploid Rhododendron L ‘Fragrant Affinity.’ HortScience, 42(1), 31–34.

Contreras, R. N., Ranney, T. G., & Tallury, S. P. (2007). Reproductive behavior of diploid and allotetraploid Rhododendron L. 'fragrant affinity'. HortScience, 42(1), 31–34.

Upchurch, B., & Ranney, T. (2006). A future in dogwoods. Nursery Notes, 10(4), 53–56.

Olsen, R. T., Ranney, T. G., & Werner, D. J. (2006). Fertility and inheritance of variegated and purple foliage across a polyploid series in Hypericum androsaemum L. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 131(6), 725–730. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.131.6.725

Touchell, D., Viloria, Z., Ranney, T., & Ivors, K. (2006). Intergeneric hybrids between Weigela and Diervilla (Caprifoliaceae). Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 51st Annual Report, 51, 591–594.

Ranney, T. G. (2006). Polyploidy: From evolution to new plant development. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 56, 604–607.

Ranney, T. G., Touchell, D., Olsen, R., Eaker, T., Lynch, N., & Mowrey, J. (2006). Progress in breeding non-invasive nursery crops. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 51st Annual Report, 51, 597–598.

Olsen, R. T., Ranney, T. G., & Viloria, Z. (2006). Reproductive behavior of induced allotetraploid ×Chitalpa and in vitro embryo culture of polyploidy progeny. Journal of the American Society of Horticultural Scientists, 131(6), 716–724. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.131.6.716

Olsen, R. T., Ranney, T. G., & Hodges, C. S. (2006). Susceptibility of Catalpa, Chilopsis, and hybrids to powdery mildew and catalpa sphinx larvae. HortScience, 41(7), 1629–1634.

Ranney, T. G., & Fantz, P. R. (2006). XGordlinia grandiflora (Theaceae): An intergeneric hybrid between Franklinia alatamaha and Gordonia lasianthus. HortScience, 41(6), 1386–1388.

Olsen, R. T., Ranney, T. G., & Werner, D. J. (2005). Heritability of ornamental foliage characteristics in diploid, triploid, and tetraploid Hypericum androsaemum L. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 50th Annual Report, 648–650.

Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., Mowrey, J. A., & Lynch, N. P. (2005). Intergeneric hybrids between Gordonia lasianthus and Franklinia alatamaha. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 50th Annual Report, 651–652.

Bell, A. C., Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., & Sutton, T. B. (2005). Resistance to fire blight among flowering pears and quince. HortScience, 40(2), 413–415.

Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., Mowrey, J. A., & Lynch, N. P. (2005). Shiloh Splash’ river birch. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 50th Annual Report, 653–655.

Contreras, R. N., Ranney, T. G., Tallury, S. P., & Milla, S. R. (2005). Using molecular markers to investigate parentage of azaleodendron hybrids. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 50th Annual Report, 632–635.

Ranney, T. G. (2004). A hybrid’s tale: A new intergeneric hybrid between Franklinia and Schima reunites ancient flora and enhances conservation efforts. American Nurseryman, 199(5), 28–30.

Griffin, J. J., Ranney, T. G., & Pharr, D. M. (2004). Heat and drought influence photosynthesis, water relations, and soluble carbohydrates of two ecotypes of redbud (Cercis canadensis). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 129(4), 497–502.

Contreras, R. N., & Ranney, T. G. (2004). New opportunities for breeding allopolyploid azaleodendrons. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 46th Annual Report, 552–554.

Griffin, J. J., Ranney, T. G., & Pharr, D. M. (2004). Photosynthesis, chlorophyll fluorescence, and carbohydrate content of Illicium taxa grown under varied irradiance. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 129(1), 46–53.

Ranney, T. G. (2004). Population control: Developing non-invasive nursery crops. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 54, 604–607.

Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., Mowrey, J. A., & Lynch, N. P. (2004). Propagating Betula nigra Shiloh Splash PPAF river birch. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 54, 651–653.

Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., Lynch, N. P., & Olsen, R. T. (2004). Reproductive pathways among flowering crabapples. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 49th Annual Report, 575–579.

Eaker, T. A., T.G., R., Viloria, Z. J., & Mowrey, J. A. (2004). Variation in ploidy level among birch taxa. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 49th Annual Report, 548–551.

Olsen, R. T., & Ranney, T. G. (2004). ×Chitalpa: The next generation. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 54, 578–582.

Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., Fantz, P. R., & Parks, C. R. (2003). A new intergeneric hybrid between Franklinia alatamaha and Schima argentea: ×Schimlinia floribunda (Theaceae). Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 53, 608–609.

Holland, B. T., Warren, S. L., & Ranney, T. G. (2003). Evaluating recovery of Cupressaceae taxa after flooding at contrasting temperatures. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 21(1), 51.

Ranney, T. G., & Eaker, T. A. (2003). Introducing ‘Venus' sweetshrub PPAF. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 48th Annual Report, 505–507.

Bell, A. C., Ranney, T. G., & Eaker, T. A. (2003). Levels of endogenous phenolics and their possible role in resistance to fire blight in Malus taxa. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 48th Annual Report, 221–225. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.33.5.862

Adkins, J. A., Werner, D. J., & Ranney, T. G. (2003). Prospects for genetically modified ornamental plants. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 48th Annual Report, 502–504.

Ranney, T. G. (2003). Re-inventing sweetshrubs. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 53, 522–524.

Olsen, R. T., Ranney, T. G., & Eaker, T. A. (2003). Reproductive behavior of diploid and allopolyploid ×Chitalpa tashketensis. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 48th Annual Report, 513–516.

Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., Fantz, P. R., & Parks, C. R. (2003). Schimlinia floribunda (Theaceae): A new intergeneric hybrid between Franklinia alatamaha and Schima argentea. HortScience, 38(6), 1198–1200.

Eaker, T. A., Ranney, T. G., Olsen, R. T., & Mowrey, J. A. (2003). Variation in ploidy level among flowering crabapples. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 48th Annual Report, 496–499.

Griffin, J. J., & Ranney, T. G. (2002). Photosynthetic capacity of Illicium parviflorum and I. floridanum exposed to high irradiance. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 47th Annual Report, 429–432.

Bell, A. C., Ranney, T. G., & Eaker, T. A. (2002). Role of endogenous phenolics in resistance to fire blight. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 47th Annual Report, 202–206.

Ranney, T. G., Allen, J. D., Allen, D. A., & Fountain, M. O. (2002). Summer Cascade’ river birch. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 47th Annual Report, 624–626.

Griffin, J. J., & Ranney, T. G. (2001). Comparative light tolerance among taxa of Illicium. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 46th Annual Report, 525–527.

Bell, A. C., Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., & Sutton, T. B. (2001). Evaluating fire blight resistance among flowering crabapples (Malus spp.) and Pears (Pyrus spp.). Landscape Plant News, 12(2), 2–7.

Lasseigne, F. T., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (2001). Heat and flooding stresses in Taxus and Cephalotaxus. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 46th Annual Report, 490–491.

Holland, B. T., Warren, S. L., & Ranney, T. G. (2001). Improving adaptability of Cupressaceae with stress-tolerant rootstocks. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 46th Annual Report, 492–496.

Dunwell, W. C., Fare, D., Arnold, M. A., Tilt, K., Knox, G., Witte, W., … Schnelle, M. (2001). Plant evaluation program for nursery crops and landscape systems by the Southern Extension and Research Activities/Information Exchange Group-27. HortTechnology, 11(3), 373–375. https://doi.org/10.21273/horttech.11.3.373

Holland, B. T., Warren, S. L., Ranney, T. G., & Eaker, T. A. (2001). Rootstock selection and graft compatibility of Chamaecyparis species. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 51, 461–465.

Bell, A. C., Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., & Sutton, T. B. (2001). Searching for fire blight resistance in flowering pears (Pyrus spp.). Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 46th Annual Report, 268–271.

Witt, J. D., Ranney, T. G., & Warren, S. L. (2001). Utilizing natural plant metabolites as feeding deterrents for adult Japanese beetles. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 46th Annual Report, 228–232.

Bell, A. C., Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., & Sutton, T. B. (2000). Controlled screening of flowering pears and crabapples for resistance to fire blight. Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance.

Griffin, J. J., & Ranney, T. G. (2000). Effects of heat and drought on photosynthesis in redbuds. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 45th Annual Report, 464–467.

Bell, A. C., Ranney, T. G., Eaker, T. A., & Sutton, T. B. (2000). Evaluating fire blight resistance among flowering crabapples (Malus spp.). Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 45th Annual Report, 244–248.

Marini, R. P., Anderson, J. L., Autio, W. R., Barritt, B. H., Cline, J., Cowgill, W. P., Jr., … Unrath, R. (2000). Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on 18 dwarf rootstocks: A five year summary of the 1994 NC-140 dwarf rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society, 54(2), 92–107.

Marini, R. P., Anderson, J. L., Barritt, B. H., Brown, G. R., Cline, J., Cowgill, W. P., Jr., … Unrath, R. (2000). Performance of ‘Gala’ apple on four semi-dwarf rootstocks: A five year summary of the 1994 NC-140 semi-dwarf rootstock trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society, 54(2), 84–91.

Ranney, T. G. (2000). Polyploidy: From evolution to landscape plant improvement. Proceedings of the 11th Conference of the Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance.

Witt, J. D., Warren, S. L., Ranney, T. G., & Baker, J. R. (1999). Biorational and conventional plant protectants reduce feeding by adult Japanese beetles. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 17(4), 203–206.

Jull, L. G., Ranney, T. G., & Blazich, F. A. (1999). Heat tolerance of selected provenances of Atlantic white cedar. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 124(5), 492–497. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.124.5.492

Griffin, J. J., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1999). Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Thuja x ‘Green Giant.’ Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 17(2), 76–79.

Griffin, J. J., Warren, S. L., & Blazich, F. A. (1999). Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Thuja x ‘Green Giant.’ Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 44th Annual Report, 42–45.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1999). Propagation of Magnolia virginiana ‘Santa Rosa’ by semi-hardwood cuttings. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 17(1), 47–48.

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1999). Propagation of Quercus myrsinifolia and Q. canbyi by stem cuttings. American Nurseryman, 189(2), 90–91.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1999). Shading and IBA treatment does not improve rooting of stem cuttings of Quercus phillyraeoides ‘Emerald Sentinel.’ Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 17(3), 123–125.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., Ranney, T. G., & Warren, S. L. (1999). The Big Green. American Nurseryman, 190(9), 68–72.

Witt, J. D., Ranney, T. G., Warren, S. L., & Baker, J. R. (1998). Biorational plant protectants for controlling adult Japanese beetles. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report, 43(1998), 175–178.

Benson, D. M., Ranney, T. G., & Parker, K. C. (1998). Evaluation of Photinia spp. For resistance to entomosporium leaf spot, 1996, 1997. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases, 13(1998), 68.

Lasseigne, F. T., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1998). Heat tolerance in perennial salvias. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report, 43(1998), 442–445.

Cote, K. D., Warren, S. L., & Ranney, T. G. (1998). Improving European beech adaptability for the Southeastern United States with stress-tolerant rootstocks. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report, 43(1998), 337–339.

Nyczepir, A. P., Bertrand, P. F., Parker, M. L., Meyer, J. R., & Zehr, E. I. (1998). Interplanting Wheat Is Not an Effective Postplant Management Tactic for Criconemella xenoplaxin Peach Production. Plant Disease, 82(5), 573–577. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis.1998.82.5.573

Fulcher, A. F., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., Walgenbach, J. F., & Danehower, D. A. (1998). Natural resistance of Malus to adult Japanese beetles. American Nurseryman, 188(10), 56–57.

Patton, C. A., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1998). Natural resistance of Prunus to adult Japanese beetles. American Nurseryman, 187(10), 70–71.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1998). Propagation of Magnolia virginiana 'Santa Rosa' by semihardwood cuttings. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report, 43(1998), 340–343.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1998). Propagation of Magnolia virginiana ‘Santa Rosa’ by semihardwood cuttings. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 43rd Annual Report, 340–343.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1998). Propagation of Thuja x 'Green Giant' by stem cuttings: effects of growth stage, type of cutting, and IBA treatment. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 16(4), 212–214.

Fulcher, A. F., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., Walgenbach, J. F., & Danehower, D. A. (1998). Role of foliar phenolics in host plant resistance of Malus taxa to adult Japanese beetles. HortScience, 33(5), 862–865.

Ranney, T. G. (1998). Testing hollies for tolerance to flooding and high temperatures. American Nurseryman, 187(4), 50–51.

Bir, R. E., Ranney, T. G., & Conner, J. L. (1997). Carryover affects of sumagic treatments on Kalmia latifolia cultivars. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report, 42(1997), 330–331.

Patton, C. A., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1997). Feeding responses of Japanese beetles to naturally occurring metabolites found in rosaceous plants. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 15(4), 222–227.

Ranney, T. G., & Ruter, J. M. (1997). Foliar heat tolerance of three holly species (Ilex spp.): Responses of chlorophyll fluorescence and leaf gas exchange to supraoptimal leaf temperatures. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 122(4), 499–503. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.122.4.499

Ranney, T. G. (1997). Going to extremes: testing hollies for tolerance to environmental stresses. Holly Society Journal, 15(1), 5–11.

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1997). Micropropagation of Stewartia pseudocamellia. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 15(2), 65–68.

Patton, C. A., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1997). Natural pest resistance of Prunus taxa to feeding by adult Japanese beetles: Role of endogenous allelochemicals in host plant resistance. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 122(5), 668–672.

Patton, C. A., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1997). Naturally occurring pesticides found in cherry trees. Nursery Notes (North Carolina Association of Nurserymen), 31(6), 83.

Stubbs, H. L., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1997). Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Cupressus arizonica var. glabra 'Carolina Sapphire'. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 15(2), 80–83.

Stubbs, H. L., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1997). Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Cupressus arizonica varglabra ‘Carolina Sapphire.’ Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 15, 80–83.

Barritt, B. H., Barden, J. A., Cline, J., Granger, R. L., Kushad, M. M., Marini, R. P., … Dilley, M. A. (1997). Performance of 'Gala" at year 5 with eight apple rootsticks in an 8-Location North American NC-140 trial. Acta Horticulturae, 11(451), 129–136. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.1997.451.11

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1997). Propagation of Quercus phillyreoides by stem cuttings. American Nurseryman, 185(8), 72–73.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1997). Propagation of Thuja x 'Green Giant' by hardwood cuttings. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report, 42(1997), 297–298.

Griffin, J. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1997). Propagation of Thuja x ‘Green Giant’ by hardwood cuttings. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 42nd Annual Report, 297–298.

Stubbs, H. L., Blazich, F. A., Ranney, T. G., & Warren, S. L. (1997). Propagation of ‘Carolina Sapphire’ smooth Arizona cypress by stem cuttings: Effects of growth stage, type of cutting, and IBA treatment. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 15, 61–64.

Stubbs, H. L., Blazich, F. A., Ranney, T. G., & Warren, S. L. (1997). Propogation of 'Carolina Sapphire' smooth Arizona cypress by  stem cuttings: effects of growth stage, type of cutting, and IBA treatment. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 15(2), 61–64.

Ranney, T. G., & Powell, M. A. (1997). Recommended trees for urban landscapes: proven performers for difficult sites. (Leaflet (North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service);  8167), (1997), 1–6.

Fulcher, A. F., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., Walgenbach, J. F., & Danehower, D. A. (1997). The role of endogenous phenolics in host plant resistance among Malus taxa to Japanese beetles. Proceedings of Southern Nurserymen's Association Research Conference Annual Report, 42(1997), 68–70.

Bir, R. E., & Ranney, T. G. (1996). Conditional guarantee. American Nurseryman, 184(9), 36–39.

Ranney, T. G., & Whitman, E. P. (1996). Efficacy of pyrethroid products, rates and formulations on control of adult Japanese beetle feeding. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 151–153.

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1996). Micropropagation of Stewartia pseudocamellia. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 228.

Fulcher, A. F., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., Walgenbach, J. F., & Maness, E. P. (1996). Natural resistance to Japanese beetles among Malus taxa: Role of endogenous foliar phenolics. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 57–60.

Stubbs, H. L., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., Ranney, T. G., & Tyler, H. H. (1996). Nitrogen nutrition of containerized Cupressus arizonica varglabra ‘Carolina Sapphire’. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 116–117.

Bir, R. E., & Ranney, T. G. (1996). Pest resistant landscape plants. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 46, 602–604.

Bir, R. E., Ranney, T. G., & Jones, R. K. (1996). Pest resistant shrub roses: The rest of the story. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 278–279.

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1996). Propagating Quercus phillyreoides by stem cutting. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 14, 77–81.

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1996). Propagation of Quercus myrsinifolia and Quercus canbyi by stem cutting. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 230–231.

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1996). Propagation of Quercus myrsinifolia and Quercus canbyi by stem cuttings. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 14, 217–220.

Stubbs, H. L., Blazich, F. A., Ranney, T. G., & Warren, S. L. (1996). Propagation of ‘Carolina Sapphire’ smooth Arizona cypress by stem cuttings: Effects of growth stage, type of cutting and IBA treatment. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 229.

Curtis, D. L., Ranney, T. G., Blazich, F. A., & Whitman, E. P. (1996). Rooting and subsequent overwinter survival of stem cuttings of Stewartia ovata. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 14, 163–166.

Rowe, D. B., Blazich, F. A., Warren, S. L., & Ranney, T. G. (1996). Taking the heat: Research explores whether more heat-tolerant rhododendrons can be found in certain native populations of Rhododendron catawbiense. American Nurseryman, 183(12), 39–43.

Patton, C. A., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1996). The role of cyanide in host plant resistance to Japanese beetle. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 41st Annual Report, 89–92.

Ranney, T. G. (1996). Unnatural plant selection: Screening for stress tolerant plants. Proceedings of the symposium on landscape plants - Exploration, breeding, evaluation, 29–33.

Ranney, T. G., Whitman, II, E. P., & Bir, R. E. (1995). Effects of copper hydroxide-treated containers and water-reservoir containers on root and shoot growth of four tree species. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 40th Annual Report, 122–124.

Patton, C. A., Ranney, T. G., Burton, J. D., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1995). Efficacy of naturally occurring feeding deterrents endogenous to rosaceous trees on Japanese beetle. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 40th Annual Report, 191–193.

Ruth, C. D., Ranney, T. G., & Whitman, E. P. (1995). Flood tolerant hollies: Qualifiers for quagmires. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 40th Annual Report, 77–80.

Ranney, T., Whitman, & E., P. (1995). Growth and survival of 'Whitespire' birch grafted on rootstocks of five species of birch. HortScience, 30(3), 521–522. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.30.3.521

RANNEY, T. G., BLAZICH, F. A., & WARREN, S. L. (1995). HEAT TOLERANCE OF SELECTED SPECIES AND POPULATIONS OF RHODODENDRON. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 120(3), 423–428. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.120.3.423

Ranney, T. G., Walgenbach, J. F., Burton, J. D., Maness, E. P., & Pharr, D. M. (1995). Natural resistance to eastern tent caterpillar among rosaceous trees. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 40th Annual Report, 201–204.

Bir, R. E., Ranney, T. G., Jones, R. K., & Shelton, J. E. (1995). No-spray rose trial. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 40th Annual Report, 320–322.

Ranney, T. G., & Bir, R. E. (1995). North Carolina urban tree evaluation program. Landscape Plant News, 6, 9–10.

McGuigan, P. J., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1995). Propagation of Quercus phillyreoides by stem cuttings. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 40th Annual Report, 272–273.

Ranney, T. G., Grand, L. F., & Knighten, J. L. (1995). Susceptibility of cultivars and hybrids of kousa dogwood to dogwood anthracnose and powdery mildew. Journal of Arboriculture, 21(1), 11.

RANNEY, T. G., & BIR, R. E. (1994). COMPARATIVE FLOOD TOLERANCE OF BIRCH ROOTSTOCKS. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE, 119(1), 43–48. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.119.1.43

Ranney, T. G. (1994). Differential tolerance of eleven Prunus taxa to root zone flooding. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 12(3), 138.

Whitman, E. P., & Ranney, T. G. (1994). Growth and survival of 'Whitespire' Japanese birch grafted on five species of birch rootstocks. Nursery Notes, 28(5), 55.

Whitman, E. P., & Ranney, T. G. (1994). Growth and survival of 'Whitespire' birch grafted on five species of birch rootstocks. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 39th Annual Report, 162–164.

Ranney, T. G., & Peet, M. M. (1994). Heat Tolerance of Five Taxa of Birch (Betula): Physiological Responses to Supraoptimal Leaf Temperatures. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, 119(2), 243–248. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.119.2.243

Ranney, T. G., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1994). Natural resistance of birch, cherry, and crabapple taxa to feeding by adult Japanese beetles. American Nurseryman, 179(2), 89–93.

Ranney, T. G., Grand, L. F., & Knighten, J. L. (1994). Resistance of Cornus kousa taxa to dogwood anthracnose and powdery mildew. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 39th Annual Report, 212–216.

Ranney, T. G., & Blazich, F. A. (1994). Rooting euscaphis: Preliminary data. Nursery Notes, 28(5), 62–63.

Rowe, D. B., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1994). Seed germination of three provenances of Rhododendron catawbiense: Influence of light and temperature. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 12, 155–158.

Rowe, D. B., Blazich, F. A., Warren, S. L., & Ranney, T. G. (1994). Seed germination of three provenances of Rhododendron catawbiense: Influence of light and temperature. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 39th Annual Report, 24–26.

Ranney, T. G., Grand, L. F., & Knighten, J. L. (1994). Susceptibility of Cornus kousa cultivars and hybrids to anthracnose and powdery mildew. Proceedings of the 8th Conference of the Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance (METRIA), 21–27.

Ranney, T. G., Grand, L. F., & Knighten, J. L. (1994). Susceptibility of cultivars and hybrids of kousa dogwood to dogwood anthracnose and powdery mildew. Nursery Notes, 28(5), 42–43.

Ranney, T. G., & Bir, R. E. (1994). The North Carolina urban tree evaluation program. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 39th Annual Report, 347–348.

Ranney, T. G., Bir, R. E., Conner, J. L., Whitman, & E. P. (1994). Use of paclobutrazol to regulate shoot growth and flower development of 'Roseum Elegans' rhododendron. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 12(3), 174.

Ranney, T. G., & Bir, R. E. (1994). Use of paclobutrazol to regulate shoot growth and flower development of 'Roseum Elegans' rhododendron. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 12, 174–178.

Ranney, T. G., Bir, R. E., Conner, J. L., & Whitmann, E. P. (1994). Use of paclobutrazol to regulate shoot growth and flower development of 'Roseum Elegans' rhododendron. Nursery Notes, 28(5), 67–73.

Bir, R. E., & Ranney, T. G. (1993). Chemical control of basal sprouts on river birch. American Nurseryman, 178(8), 105–107.

Thetford, M., Warren, S. L., Blazich, F. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1993). Effects of uniconazole on photosynthesis, dark respiration and water use efficiency of 'Spectabilis' forsythia. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 38th Annual Report, 27–29.

Bir, R. E., & Ranney, T. G. (1993). Feeding the soil. Just how effective are organic soil amendments? American Nurseryman, 177(10), 69–80.

Ranney, T. G. (1993). Flood tolerant Prunus. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 38th Annual Report, 383–385.

Ranney, T. G. (1993). Natural resistance of birch, cherry and crabapple taxa to feeding by adult Japanese beetles. Nursery Notes, 27(2), 7, 9–10.

Ranney, T. G. (1993). Natural resistance of birch, cherry, and crabapple taxa to feeding by adult Japanese beetle. Center for Development of Hardy Landscape Plants, Newsletter, 4(1), 4–7.

Bir, R. E., Ranney, T. G., Bilderback, T. E., & Hoyt, G. D. (1993). Practical research at North Carolina State University. Proceedings of the 1993 Alabama Nurserymen's Association Summer Seminar.

Curtis, D., & Ranney, T. G. (1993). Propagation and overwintering techniques of Stewartia ovata. 1991-1992 Annual Report North Carolina Cooperative Program 14.

Bir, R. E., & Ranney, T. G. (1993). The effect of paclobutrazol (Bonzi) on shoot elongation and flower bud set of container grown 'Roseum Elegans' rhododendron. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 38th Annual Report, 273–275.

Whitlow, T. H., Bassuk, N. L., Ranney, T. G., & Reichert, D. L. (1992). An improved method for using electrolyte leakage to assess membrane competence in plant tissue. Plant Physiology, 98, 198–205. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.98.1.198

Ranney, T. G., & Davidson, D. (1992). Analysis of pressure-volume data using segmented, nonlinear regression algorithms. HortScience, 27, 275. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.27.3.275

Ranney, T. G. (1992). Evaluation of production techniques and profitability of growing ornamental birches in Western North Carolina. 1990-1991 Annual Report North Carolina Cooperative Program 14.

Ranney, T. G., & Walgenbach, J. F. (1992). Feeding preference of Japanese beetles for taxa of birch, cherry and crabapple. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 10(3), 177.

Ranney, T. G. (1992). Natural resistance of birch, cherry and crabapple to feeding by adult Japanese beetles. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 37th Annual Report, 172–177.

Ranney, T. G. (1992). News you can use: Selected abstracts relating to landscape horticulture. E-Mail Distribution to Ornamentals News Group.

Bir, R. E., & Ranney, T. G. (1992). Suppression of basal sprouts on Betula nigra. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 37th Annual Report, 236–237.

Ranney, T. G., & Powell, M. A. (1992). Trees recommended for urban landscapes: Proven performers for difficult sites. American Nurseryman, 176(12), 142–152.

Ranney, T. G. (1991). Arborist's organizations and selected references. The Landscape Newsletter.

RANNEY, T. G., BIR, R. E., & SKROCH, W. A. (1991). COMPARATIVE DROUGHT RESISTANCE AMONG 6 SPECIES OF BIRCH (BETULA) - INFLUENCE OF MILD WATER-STRESS ON WATER RELATIONS AND LEAF GAS-EXCHANGE. TREE PHYSIOLOGY, 8(4), 351–360. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/8.4.351

Ranney, T. G., Bassuk, N. L., & Whitlow, T. H. (1991). Influence of rootstock, scion, and water deficits on growth of 'Colt' and 'Meteor' cherry trees. HortScience, 26, 1204–1207.

Ranney, T. G., Bassuk, N. L., & Whitlow, T. H. (1991). Osmotic adjustment and solute constituents in leaves and roots of water-stressed cherry trees. Journal of the American Society of Horticulture Science, 116, 684–688. https://doi.org/10.21273/jashs.116.4.684

Ranney, T. G. (1991). Superior crabapples for the landscape. Mountain Nursery Newsletter.

Bir, R. E., Conner, J. L., & Ranney, T. G. (1991). The effect of nitrogen application techniques on the growth of drip irrigated flowering dogwood, oriental dogwood, red maple and mountain laurel. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 36th Annual Report, 148–151.

Bir, R. E., & Ranney, T. G. (1991). The effect of organic soil amendments on the growth and development of Kalmia latifolia. Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators’ Society, 41, 311–314.

Ranney, T. G., Bassuk, N. L., & Whitlow, T. H. (1991). Turgor maintenance in leaves and roots of 'Colt' cherry trees in response to water stress. Journal of Horticulture Science, 66, 381–378.

Ranney, T. G., Bassuk, N. L., & Whitlow, T. H. (1990). Effects of transplanting practices on 'Colt' cherry. American Nurseryman, 171, 79–82.

Ranney, T. G., Bir, R. E., & Skroch, W. A. (1990). Evaluation and selection of drought resistant species of birch. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 35th Annual Report, 304–307.

RANNEY, T. G., WHITLOW, T. H., & BASSUK, N. L. (1990). RESPONSE OF 5 TEMPERATE DECIDUOUS TREE SPECIES TO WATER-STRESS. TREE PHYSIOLOGY, 6(4), 439–448. https://doi.org/10.1093/treephys/6.4.439

Ranney, T. G. (1990). The ornamental birches: A descriptive key. Mountain Nursery Newsletter.

Whitlow, T. H., Bassuk, N. L., Rakow, D. A., & Ranney, T. G. (1989). Choosing ornamental trees for dry urban sites. Grounds Maintenance, 129(April), 20–25.

Ranney, T. G., Bassuk, N. L., & Whitlow, T. H. (1989). Effect of transplanting practices on growth and water relations of 'Colt' cherry trees during reestablishment. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 7, 41–45.

Ranney, T. G. (1989). Evaluation and selection for drought resistance in selected woody plants. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, 34th Annual Report, 266–274.

Ranney, T. G. (1988). Managing plant growth and water relations during transplanting. Proceeedings of the 6th Conference of the Metropolitan Tree Improvement Alliance (METRIA), 108–118.

Ranney, T., & Eaker, T. Hybrid Calycanthus plant named 'Venus'. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

LeBude, A. V., Jones, J., Ranney, T. G., Upchurch, B., & Conner, J. Setting new roots in an old tradition. Nursery Notes, 43(5), 26–28.