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C.V. – Gladis Zinati 1

CURRICULUM VITAE Gladis Zinati

Rodale Institute 611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530 Email: [email protected]

COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP United States of America EDUCATION

1997, Ph.D. in Soil Science - Soil Fertility, Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.A.

1986, M.S. in Crop Production – Horticulture, the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon

1983, B.S. in Agricultural Sciences, the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon 1983, Diploma of Agricultural Engineering, the American University of Beirut, Lebanon

HONORS AND AWARDS 2006, The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Blue Ribbon

Award. Certificate for the RCRE bulletin E-309 entitled “Landscape and Ornamental Plant Stress: Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management.” 2006 - Educational Aids Competition. Authored by Gladis Zinati, Ann B. Gould, Richard Buckley and Rich Obal

2005, Rutgers Research Council Award, Rutgers University, $1,700 1996, MSU Dissertation Completion Fellowship, MSU, $8,000 1992-1993, Recipient of the W. B. and Candace Thoman Foundation Fellowship to study issues

of food security, hunger, and poverty in developing countries, MSU, $2,500 1992, North Central Extension - Industry Soil Fertility Conference. Graduate Student Travel

Award. St. Louis, Mo, $500 1984-1986, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Fellowship,

American University of Beirut, equivalent to $7,200

WORK EXPERIENCE 10/12 – Present, Associate Research Scientist, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA Responsibilities: 1- Co-lead on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) research project in collaboration with

Rutgers University, funded by USDA-NIFA-OREI. 2- Conduct research on nutrient management for no-till organic corn production, in collaboration

with USDA and NCSU, funded by NRCS. 3- Write and submit grant proposals to funding agencies on organic production, recycled natural

material, compost and compost extract. 4- Compile research data and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and trade articles. 5- Make presentations at local, regional and National conferences.


05/12-10/12, Research Manager, Snyder Research Farm, Pottstown, NJ. Responsibilities: Compile research and published literature on cover crops and leaf waste.

Prepare FOTG, facts sheets and bulletins on compiled information. Publish research data information.

Accomplishments: Prepared a bulletin on summer cover crops and distributed to growers and clientele at the USDA/NRCS workshop at Cape May, October 18, 2012. Preparing a FORG for leaf waste.

03/12 – 04/12, Consultant, Curriculum Development, Burlington County College, NJ Responsibilities: Develop curriculum for three horticultural courses: Nursery Management,

Greenhouse Management and Crop Production, and Vegetable and Crop Production. Accomplishment: Developed the three horticultural courses for Burlington County College. 11/10- 10/11, Researcher in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers

University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ Responsibilities: Conduct research, compile and publish data on sustainable production of

agronomic and ornamental crops. Participate in the local, regional and national working groups, make presentations at local, regional and national conferences. Develop undergraduate course in nursery crop production.

Accomplishments: Carried out research studies use of biological practices for sustainable production and management, organic vs. conventional corn/soybean. Analyzed research data, prepared and published manuscripts in journals, mentored graduate students, transferred research-based information to ornamental nursery industry and landscape clienteles, served on national award committees, served on national horticultural working groups, made presentations at local and national conferences. Developed undergraduate course. Reviewed manuscripts for scientific journals. Coordinated publishing of seven articles on climate change as a result of an organized National Colloquium held at the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) conference in 2010.

10/09- 10/10, Researcher and Lecturer, in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology,

Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities: Conduct research, compile and publish data on sustainable production of ornamental crops. Apply for grants. Participate in the local, regional and national working groups, make presentations at local, regional and national conferences.

Accomplishments: Conducted research on rooting media mixes and use of biological practices for sustainable production and management. Analyzed research data, prepared and published manuscripts in journals, mentored graduate students, transferred research-based information to ornamental nursery industry and landscape clienteles, served on national award committees, served on national horticultural working groups, attended and served on the steering committee of multi-state project, made presentations at local and national conferences. Reviewed manuscripts for scientific journals. Secured grant funding. Organized a national colloquium on climate change at the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) conference in 2010.


7/05-9/09, Lecturer and Extension Specialist in Nursery Crop Management in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities: Assist nursery crop clientele, conduct research on nutrient and water management for nursery crops. Participate in multistate projects.

Accomplishments: Initiated and developed research and Extension activities on nutrient and water management for nursery crops grown in containers, transferred research-based information to nursery industry and landscape clienteles, applied and granted funding for research and extension activities, managed grant budgets, made presentations at national meetings. Shared research-based information at Extension and State meetings, published refereed manuscripts, bulletins and fact sheets. Received a Blue Ribbon Award at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASEBE) national conference in 2006 for one of my published bulletins. Mentored postdoctoral associates, undergraduate and graduate students. Organized workshops, moderated sessions, presented in symposium at the ASHS and Water Quality national meetings. Served on a steering committee of a multistate project, served as chair for the ASHS professional working groups. Reviewed manuscripts for scientific journals.

9/02-6/05, Extension Specialist in Nursery Crop Management in the Department of

Extension Specialists, Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities: Develop Extension and research program on nutrient and water management for the nursery crop clientele.

Accomplishments: Initiated nursery program in the area of nutrient and water management, conducted research on sustainable production of nursery crops in containers, applied and granted funding for research and extension activities, managed grant budgets, presented research results at professional conferences, presented Extension presentations and posters at Extension meetings, published refereed manuscripts, bulletins and fact sheets, mentored postdoctoral associates, undergraduate and graduate students, organized and moderated workshops, and served as chair for the ASHS professional working groups. Reviewed manuscripts.

01-02, Postdoctoral Research Associate and Research Manager for Florida Organics

Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE). University of Florida, Department of Environmental Horticulture, Gainesville, FL

Responsibilities: Develop and manage research projects on recycling of waste materials and their composting processes.

Accomplishments: Established research projects on uses of co-compost (sewage sludge + municipal solid waste) for horticultural crop production. Assessed produced compost for germination of vegetable seeds, conducted research and published a refereed manuscript on uses of compost as alternative to synthetic fertilizer for parsley production. Presented research results at scientific conferences, applied for grants, managed grant budgets, and mentored undergraduate students on research projects related to compost bioassay.

98-01, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Florida, Tropical Research and

Extension Center (TREC), Homestead, FL


Responsibilities: Plan, develop, conduct and evaluate research on the 1) effect of using various compost sources on accumulation of soil organic carbon, trace, and heavy metals in calcareous soil in south Florida, and 2) effect of using cover crops, compost, and solarization for sustainable production of vegetable and ornamental crops as alternative to methyl bromide.

Accomplishments: Conducted research on the two major duties, published manuscripts, presented at professional scientific conferences, collaborated on grants, managed grant budgets, mentored high school students on scientific projects, co-organized field tours and workshops.

90-95, Graduate Research Assistant, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI Responsibilities: Assist my advisor and the team in preparing reports, collecting and analyzing

data, and harvesting research plots. Conduct my Ph.D. research. Accomplishments: Assisted my advisor and the team on research projects. Conducted my Ph.D.

research on nitrogen fertilization for sugar beet production, presented my research data to the sugar beet industry and at scientific conferences, and published my research.

92, Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI Responsibilities: Teach the laboratory class for CSS 430 (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers), prepare

projects for students, grade student exams, and occasionally teach lectures. Accomplishments: Taught laboratory class for CSS430, prepared 5 projects (4 students/project),

evaluated and graded projects, graded student exams, taught couple lectures on nitrogen fertilization and its management in agriculture.

88-89, Department Head, Research and Development, Comptoir Agricole du Levant,

Zalka, Lebanon Responsibilities: Manage the overall activities of the department, supervise agriculture engineers

across Lebanon, train new agriculture engineers, review and analyze cost of production surveys, write annual report, assess new crop varieties for their production suitability, collaborate with researchers from AUB and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Accomplishments: Managed all activities of the department, supervised nine agricultural engineers, trained three agricultural engineers, assessed potato varieties for Lebanese market, evaluated fertilizer treatments on various crops, wrote the annual report, evaluated all surveys collected on all commodities grown in Lebanon on cost of production and their contribution to the economy. Collaborated with faculty at the American University of Beirut and wrote report to the UNDP representative on the contribution of agricultural commodities to the gross national product (GNP).

JOB-RELATED TRAINING COURSES/WORKSHOPS - Online Organic Gardening Course, Cornell University, NY, January 1st –March 31, 2012. - Online and Hybrid Learning Workshop, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Jan.12,

2012. - Three-day training course on Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations,

University of Florida, McCarty Hall B; Room 3096, Gainesville, Florida, July 13-15, 2009.


JOB-RELATED SKILLS Computer software MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Sigma Plot, SAS statistical package, and

Photoshop Equipment and tools Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer, pH and EC meters, SPAD-502

meter, ECHO Soil Moisture Sensor, Refractometer, and Mass Spectrometer.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America (ASA, SSSA ) American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) until 2008 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Professional Services and Appointments Multi-State Projects NC_Temp 1186- currently known as NCDC216: Water Management and Quality for

Ornamental Crop Production and Health (member of steering committee and wrote part of the project proposal, 2008-present)

WERA058: Production, Transition Handling, Reestablishment of Perennial Nursery Stock (member, 2008)

SERA017: Organization to Minimize Phosphorus Losses from Agriculture (member, 2008) Old_SERA 017: Minimizing Agricultural Phosphorus Run-off Losses for Protection of the

Water (member, 2008) S1014: Mineral Controls on P Retention and Release in Soils and Soil Amendments (S280)

(member, 2007- 2008) Program, Symposia, Workshop and National Committees 2011, Member, Outstanding Extension Educator Award Committee, the American Society for

Horticultural Science (2011-2013) 2011, Member, Cross Commodity Publication Award Committee, the American Society for

Horticultural Science (2011-2013) 2010, Chair, Water Utilization Management (WUM) Working Group, the American Society for

Horticultural Science (2009-2010) 2010, Organizer of the WUM Colloquium titled: “Water Management and Plant Performance in

a Changing Climate” the American Society for Horticultural Science WUM Working Group, Desert Palms, CA, August 2010 http://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2010/webprogram/Session2151.html

2009, Chair of the American Society for Horticultural Science Nursery Crops (NUR) Working Group (2008-2009)


2009, Organizer of the NUR Workshop titled: “Managing and Thriving in Tough Times, When Every Dime Counts!” the American Society for Horticultural Science NUR Working Group, St. Louis, MO, July 2009

2008, Chair-elect, the Water Utilization Management (WUM) Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural Science

2007, Chair-elect, the Nursery Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural Science (2007-2008)

2007, Secretary, Water Utilization Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural Science (2007-2008)

2007, Co-coordinator, the 2007 Nursery Crops Workshop- Nursery Crops Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural Science

2006, Secretary, the Nursery Crops Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural Science (2006-2007)

2004, Program Committee Member, North East Branch, the American Society of Agronomy, NEBASA Annual Meeting

2003, Chair of the American Society for Horticultural Science Waste Utilization in Horticulture Working Group

2003, Organizer of Workshop titled: “Development of Composting Technology for a Better Environment and Horticulture” the American Society for Horticultural Science, Providence, RI, 2003

2002, Member of the Scientific Board, Compost Science & Utilization (2002-2006). 2002, Moderator of session 3 presentations at The International Horticultural congress (IHC),

Sustainable Agriculture Symposium (S10), Toronto, Canada 2001, Chair of the American Society for Horticultural Science Weed and Pest Management

Working Group (2001-2002) 2001, Organizer of Workshop titled: “Pest Management during Transition from Conventional to

Organic Production” the American Society for Horticultural Science, Sacramento, CA 2001, Scientific Committee Member and Session Organizer at The International Horticultural

congress (IHC), Sustainable Agriculture Symposium (S10), (2001-2002) Ad hoc Manuscript Reviewer Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 1 manuscript (2012) Soil & Sediment Contamination, an International Journal, 6 manuscripts (2007-2012) Geoderma, 4 manuscripts (2006-2012) HortScience, 13 manuscripts (2003-2012) Compost Sci. Utili., 15 manuscripts (2002-2012) HortTechnology, 6 manuscripts (2002-2010) Applied Clay Science, 1 manuscript (2009) Irrigation Science, 1 manuscript (2009) Bioresource Technology, 2 manuscripts (2009-2010) Waste Management, 1 manuscript (2007) Scientia Horticulturae, 2 manuscripts (2007-2008) Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 1 manuscript (2006) J. Soil and Water Conservation, 1 manuscript (2006) Environmental Research, 1 manuscript (2005) J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. (JASHS), 4 manuscripts (2004-2005) J. Environ. Pollution, 2 manuscripts (2004-2005)


J. Environ. Management, 1 manuscript (2004) J. Veg. Crop Prod., 1 manuscript (2004) Acta Hort. 16 manuscripts (2002-2003) Adv. Environ. Res., 1 manuscript (2002) J. Soil Sci. Soc. Amer. (SSSAJ), 2 manuscripts (2001) Grant Proposal Reviewer 2009, Sigma Delta Epsilon/ Awards for Graduate Women in Science, Graduate Women in

Science Organization, Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (I grant)

2004, CSREES-USDA 2005. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) (1 grant) 2004, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (CUAES) and Cornell Cooperative

Extension Call for integrated pre-proposals addressing improved land use management (4 grants)

2004, CSREES-USDA 2004 National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Watershed Processes and Water Resources, on Vegetative Buffer Strips Effectiveness (1 grant)

Online Course Evaluation 2006, SARE National Agriculture Course “Sustainable Agriculture: Basic Principles and Concept Overview”, Mississippi Extension Service, June 5, 2006. University Committees 2007-2008, Faculty Advisor, The American-Lebanese Student Association, Rutgers University 2006, Member and Co-Organizer. Planting the Seeds Committee 2002–2004, Chair, Rutgers Nursery Crops Working Group (RNC-WG), conducting business

meetings, workshops, grant proposals, and publishing articles 2003 – 2005, Member, EcoComplex Greenhouse Advisory Committee 2004, Member, Rutgers University, Impervious Cover Working Group 2003, Member. Department of Agriculture Jersey Fresh Working Group. Provide

recommendations on standards for Jersey Fresh standards for floriculture and nursery plants

2000- 2001, Representative, University of Florida- Social committee 1994-1998, Representative of international students at MSU in the MSU Health Insurance

Advisory Committee. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan 1992-1993, Coordinator of "Hunger Meal" A Thoman Fellowship program to increase the

awareness of local the community towards global hunger and resource distribution. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

1992-1996, Coordinator, Lebanese Student Club, Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

1992-1996, Representative, University Apartment Residence Council, Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

1991-1992, President, Graduate Student Organization, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan


GENERAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING INTERESTS Soil, crop, nutrient, and water management for vegetables, small fruits, nursery and landscape plants, bioenergy crops, agronomic, and medicinal crops. My research interests include: - Developing sustainable and organic production systems that integrate nutrient, water, and pest

management practices through plant selection, use of biological and natural amendments (e.g. mycorrhizal fungi, cover crops, compost, minerals, and clay), and an efficient irrigation system.

- Increasing soil carbon sequestration through reduced to no-tillage systems and use of recycled natural material to build up organic matter.

- Using tools and technologies that extend off-season crop production and improve nutrient and water use and efficiency, reduce runoff, cost of production, and plant stress.

My Teaching interests include: Teaching/Co-teaching courses in Organic and Sustainable Crop Production, Garden Science, Vegetable Production and Management, Greenhouse Production and Management, Plants and The Environment, Herbs and Medicinal Plants, Plant Propagation, Nursery Production and Management, Nutrient and Water Management, and Soil-Plant Interaction. My Extension and adminstrative interests include: - Serving as an educator for the public and scientific community by providing leadership in

determining needs, establishing priorities, as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs and activities.

- Facilitating the application of research-based knowledge by stakeholders and agricultural clientele.

- Serving as an administrator for projects, securing budgets for applied research and Extension activities, and organizing educational conferences/meetings that include industry clientele and specialists.

- Coordinating activities between organizations, institutions, and the public at national and international levels.

GRANTS

2012-2015 USDA/NIFA/Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). Whole farm organic management of BMSB and endemic pentatomids. PI with Jeff Moyer and subcontractor with Anne Nielsen at Rutgers University, Total of $2,672,327, subaward: $233,875

2010-2014 USDA/NIFA/Special Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). Integrated management of zoosporic pathogens and irrigation water quality for a sustainable green industry (Collaborator with Chuanxue Hong, Gary Moorman, John Lea-Cox, David Ross, Kevin Boyle, Michael Stanghellini, Warren Copes, Boris Vinatzer), $2,729,649


2010 The American Society for Horticultural Science. Organizing a Colloquium titled: “Water Management and Plant Performance in a Changing Climate” for The American Society for Horticultural Science - Water Utilization and Management (WUM) Working Group, Desert Palms, CA, August 2010, $3,000

2008-2009 North East Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NE-SARE). Low-input management practices for container ericaceous nursery crops PI, $9,916

2008 Competitive Hatch project: Evaluating amendments and organic fertilizers for nursery nutrient crop management, PI, $5,000

2008 Multistate Research Project, S1014, "Mineral Controls on P Retention and Release in Soils and Soil Amendments (S280), PI, $5,000

2008 In-Kind Gift. Harrell’s Fertilizer Company, $60 2007-2010 North East Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NE-SARE). An

integrated approach to developing nutrient management schemes for container-grown nursery Crops. PI, $106,562

2007 Extension for the NJAES Program Enhancement Grants Initiative: a grant proposal submitted by the Rutgers Nursery Crops Working Group (RNCWG). Development, implementation and support of an integrated crop management program for New Jersey’s nursery industry. PI, $10,000

2007 In-Kind Gift. Overdevest Nurseries, $1,000 2007 In-Kind Gift. Centerton Nurseries, $400 2007 In-Kind Gift. Johnson’s Farms, $300 2007 In-Kind Gift. Harrell’s Fertilizer Company, $150 2006 Horticulture Program Enhancement Grants (HPEG) Initiative. Development of

nutrient management program using riparian buffers for New Jersey’s nursery operations, Second Year, PI, $15,000

2006 Hatch Project: Nutrient and water management program for nursery industry in New Jersey, PI. $2,000

2006 Grant-in-Aid. New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA). PI, $5,000 2006 In-Kind Gift. Johnson’s Farms, $5,000 2005 Grant-in-aid. New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA). PI,

$10,000 2005 Horticulture Program Enhancement Grants (HPEG) Initiative. Development of

nutrient management program using riparian buffers for New Jersey’s nursery operations, PI, $15,000

2005 Rutgers Research Council. Mechanisms for nitrate and phosphorus retention on mineral surface. PI, $1,700

2004-2006 NJAES Program Enhancement Grants Initiative: a grant proposal submitted by the Rutgers Nursery Crops Working Group (RNCWG). Development, implementation and support of an integrated crop management program for New Jersey’s nursery industry. PI, $105,000

2004 In-Kind Gift. Overdevest Nurseries, $7,209 2004 NJAES Research Equipment grant. Integrated crop management for ornamental

nursery operations in New Jersey. PI, $8,278 2004 Grant-in-aid. New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA). PI, $5,000. 2004 Hatch Project: Nutrient and water management program for nursery industry in

New Jersey, PI, $2,000


2003 NJAES Rapid Response Grant Initiative. Capture and Recycle Water Systems: Current use and factors affecting disease development in nursery crops irrigated by recycled water in New Jersey. PI, $8,000

2003 Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Department of Extension Specialists. A two-day workshop on nutrient and water management of nursery crops in New Jersey. PI, $5,275

2003 Hatch Project: Nutrient and water management program for nursery industry in New Jersey, PI, $1,500

2001-2003 USDA-ARS, Alternative to methyl bromide program. Integrated production system(s) for eggplant/watermelon in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, $51,253

2001-2002 Compost amended soils for enhanced quality and timing of specialty cut flower production. University of Florida, Center for Natural Resources-Biomass Program, UF/IFAS, Co-PI with E. R. Emino and R. Schoellhorn, $4,000

2000-2001 USDA-ARS, Alternative to methyl bromide. Effects of cultural practices, organic amendments and fumigants on tomato production. Field demonstration and validation program in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, $32,124

2000-2001 South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District (SDSWCD), Florida. Flood-tolerant cover crops to enhance vegetable production systems for the Frog Pond. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, W. Klassen, D. Sear, and A. A. Abdul-Baki, $16,188

2000-2001 Florida Tomato Committee. Evaluating approaches for weed and nematode control for tomato production in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, $9,200

2000-2001 USDA-ARS, Alternative to methyl bromide program. Integrated production system(s) for eggplant/watermelon in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, $19,289

1999-2000 Plantation Medicinals, Inc. Developing technology for improving and accelerating germination of herbs.: Co-PI with H. H. Bryan and Y. C. Li , $29,000

1999-2000 Plantation Medicinals, Inc. Developing technology for improving and accelerating germination of herbs. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan and Y. C. Li, $25,000

PUBLICATIONS Book Chapter Zinati, G. M. 2005. Nursery Management. In: Cultivating Peace of Mind: A Nursery Producer's Guide to Managing Risk, Risk Management Education for Farmers, Published by USDA. Available at the USDA National Agricultural Library. Refereed Journal Articles Note: For articles preceded by an asterisk (*), senior author was a postdoctoral associate in my research program Zinati, G.M., J. Dighton, and A. J. Both. 2011. Fertilizer, irrigation and natural ericaceous root and soil inoculum (NERS): Effects on container-grown ericaceous nursery crop biomass, tissue nutrient concentration, and leachate nutrient quality. HortScience 46(5):799-807.


Zinati, G.M. 2011. Water management and plant performance in a changing climate: Introduction to Colloquium. HortScience 46(2):152-154. *Shuai, X., and G.M. Zinati. 2009. Surface charge and adsorption of humic acid and phosphate on goethite. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 73: 2013–2020. Mylavarapu, R.S., and G.M. Zinati. 2009. Improvement of soil properties using compost for optimum parsley production in sandy soils. Scientia Horticulturae, 120(3): 426-430. Zinati, G.M., D. R. Christenson and D. Harris. 2007. Estimation of field N mineralization from laboratory incubation for sugar beet production in Michigan. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 38:1-16. *Ullah, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2006. Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions from riparian forests exposed to prolonged nitrogen runoff. Biogeochemistry 81:253-267. *Yu, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2006. Physical and chemical changes in container media in response to bark substitution for peat. Compost Science & Utilization 14(3):222-230. Zinati, G.M. 2005. Compost in the 20th Century: A tool to control plant diseases in ornamental and vegetable crops. HortTechnology 15(1):61-66. Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li, H.H. Bryan, R.S. Mylavarapu and M. Codallo. 2004. Distribution and fractionation of phosphorus, cadmium, nickel and lead in calcareous soils amended with compost. J. Environmental Science and Health Part B, 39(1):209-223. Zinati, G.M. 2002. Introduction. The Weed Control and Pest Management Workshop. HortTechnology 12(4):588-589. Zinati, G.M. 2002. Transition from conventional to organic farming systems: I. challenges, recommendations and guidelines for pest management. HortTechnology 12(4):606-610. Zinati, G.M. 2002. Transition from conventional to organic farming systems: II. Summary of discussion session and recommendations for future research. HortTechnology 12(4):611-612. Zinati, G.M., Y. C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 2001. Accumulation and distribution of copper, iron, manganese and zinc in calcareous soil amended with compost. J. Environmental Science and Health Part B, 36(2):229-243. Zinati, G.M., D. R. Christenson and D. Harris. 2001. Temporal and spatial distribution of 15N tracer and temporal pattern of N uptake by sugarbeet from various depths. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 32(9&10):1445-1456 Zinati, G.M., Y. C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 2001. Utilization of compost increases organic carbon and its humin, humic and fulvic acid fractions in calcareous Soil. Compost Science & Utilization 9(2):156-162.


Bryan, H.H., A. A. Abdul-Baki, J. Reeves III, L. Carrera, W. Klassen, G.M. Zinati and M. Codallo. 2001. Perennial Arachis spp. as a multipurpose living mulch, ground cover and forage. J. Veg. Crop Prod. 7 (2):113-136. Abdul-Baki, A.A., H. H. Bryan, G.M. Zinati, W. Klassen, M. Codallo and N. Heckert. 2001. Biomass yield and flower production in sunn hemp: Effect of cutting the main stem. J. Veg. Crop Prod. 7(1):83-104.

Refereed Articles -Work In Progress Zinati, G.M. and J. Dighton. Fertilizer type and natural mycorrhizae type increase plant biomass and mycorrhizal colonization of nursery plants (In Preparation) Zinati, G.M., Joe Heckman, and Mark Vodak. Nutrient uptake and removal by Christmas tree at harvest (In preparation) REFEREED ABSTRACTS Zinati, G. and J. Dighton. 2011. Natural soil inoculum benefits woody perennial growth and minimizes nutrient leaching in plant nurseries. Soil Ecology Society meeting in Plymouth, UK Sept 14 – 16, 2011. Zinati, G.M. 2010. Managing the rooting environment to optimize water and nutrient management in ornamental production. Abstract Proceedings of the 2010 National Water Quality Conference, Hilton Head, SC. Zinati, G.M. and J. Dighton. 2009. Integration of natural mycorrhizae in production of container-grown nursery crops. HortScience 44(4):1063-1064. Zinati, G.M., J. Dighton, and A. Gould. 2009. Substrate media, fertilizer rate, and mycorrhizal inoculum source affect azalea plant root mycorrhizal colonization and severity of Phytophthora Cinnamomi infection. HortScience 44(4):1064. Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. HortScience 44(4):1188-1189. Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. Abstract Proceedings of the 2009 National Water Quality Meeting, St. Louis, MO.


Zinati, G. M. and J. Dighton. 2008. Impact of fertilizers on ornamental nursery plant growth and mycorrhizal colonization. (abstract) Proceedings, ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, Houston, TX. Available at: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2008am/webprogram/Paper45690.html

Zinati, G.M. 2008. Application position of zeolite affects nursery plant biomass. HortScience 43 (4): 1128.

Zinati, G.M., John Dighton, Rich Obal, Jim Johnson, Jerry Frecon, and Carl Nordstrom. 2008. Effects of fertilizers and naturally-occurring mycorrhizae on sustainable production of nursery crops. HortScience 43 (4): 1126.

Zinati, G. M., J. Dighton, and A.J. Both. 2007. Fertilizer, irrigation and mycorrhizal effects on container-grown nursery crop biomass accumulation and leachate nutrient content. HortScience 42(4): 862.

Zinati, G.M. 2007. Container substrates that improve water retention and quality of leachates. HortScience 42(4): 839. Pratap Manyamgari, Amarender S. Reddy, and G.M. Zinati. 2007. Effect of preharvest micronutrient foliar sprays on postharvest vase life of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus). HortScience 42(4): 906.

Zinati, G.M., P. Oudemans, A. Gould and R. Mylavarapu. 2007. Capture and recycle runoff: water quality assessment. Proceedings of the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah, GA. Zinati, G. M. 2007. Rutgers University nursery management program: Research and Extension. Proceedings of the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah, GA. Zinati, G.M. 2006. Evaluation of container media and cyclic irrigation on Ilex x meserveae growth and nutrient concentration in leachates. HortScience. 41(4):977. Zinati, G.M. 2006. Substrate media and fertilizer source affect nitrogen and phosphorus levels in leachate from container-grown Shasta daisy. HortScience 41(4):1055. Shuai X. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Effect of phosphate and humic acid adsorption on surface charge of goethite. CD. In 2005 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Salt Lake City, UT. Ullah, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions from riparian forest soils exposed to chronic mineral nitrogen loading. In 2005 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Salt Lake City, UT. Zinati, G.M., R.S., Mylavarapu, P. Oudemans, and A. B. Gould. 2004. Nutrient loading in runoff and recycling water of nursery operations. CD. In 2004 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Seattle, WA.


Yu, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Physical and chemical properties of various containerized substrate mixes. CD. In 2004 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Seattle, WA. Yu, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Sorption and desorption of phosphorus in various mixes in containerized substrate media. CD. In 2004 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Seattle, WA. Zinati, G. M. 2003. Nutrient and water management program for nursery operations in New Jersey. CD. In 2003 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Denver, CO. Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu and J. Sanchez. 2003. Nutrient management using compost. CD. In 2003 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Denver, CO. Zinati, G.M. 2003. Compost: A tool for disease suppression. HortScience 38:745-746. Zinati, G.M. 2003. Research and Extension program for nursery management in New Jersey. HortScience 38:760. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, R. McSorley and R.S. Mylavarapu. 2002. Sustainable cropping systems for tomato production in south Florida. Presented at the 26th International Horticultural Congress. Toronto, Canada, August 13-17, 2002. Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. 2002. Effect of co-compost on sandy soil properties for specialty cut-flower production. In 2002 S. Branch, Am. Soc. Hort. Sci. Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb. 2002. Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. 2002. Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE): Research and education programs for Florida. In Abstracts of technical papers, 2002 Annual Meeting, S. Branch, ASA, Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb, 2002. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2001. Degradation of sunn hemp and its effect on soil organic carbon. In 2001 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Charlotte, NC. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, R. McSorley and A. A. Abdul-Baki. 2001. Utilization of cover crops, compost and plastic mulch as alternative to methyl bromide for watermelon production in south Florida. HortScience, 36(3): 560. Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu, Y.C. Li, H. H. Bryan, B. Basti and M. Codallo. 2000. Temporal variation of microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen under various cover crops. p. 248. In 2000 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Minneapolis, MN. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y. C. Li. 2000. Enhancing germination of purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) using stratification, salt priming and biostimulants. HortScience, 35:504. Bryan, H.H., A.A. Abdul-Baki, L. Carrera, G.M. Zinati, and W. Klassen. 2000. Selecting rhizoma peanuts (Arachis glabrata, Benth.) for living mulch in vegetable production in Florida. HortScience, 35:507.


Abdul-Baki, A. A., H.H. Bryan, G.M. Zinati, W. Klassen, M. Codallo and N. Heckert. 2000. Cutting the main stem of sunn hemp plants increased flower production. HortScience, 35:471. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, A. A. Abdul-Baki and W. Klassen. 1999. Cover crop mulches for tomato production in south Florida as an alternative to methyl bromide. HortScience, 35:551. Zinati, G.M, Y.C. Li, H. H. Bryan and A. A. Abdul-Baki. 1999. Nitrogen mineralization and volatilization dynamics in calcareous soil under cover crop in a tomato production field. p. 235. In 1999 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Salt Lake City, UT. Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Distribution and fractionation of phosphorus and trace metals in soils amended with composts. p. 193. In 1998 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Baltimore, MD. Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Accumulation and fractionation of organic matter in soils amended with composts. p. 237. In 1998 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Baltimore, MD. Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1996. Estimating N loss under sugarbeet. p. 252. In 1996 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Indianapolis, IN. Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of nitrogen fertilizer needs for sugarbeet. p. 259. In 1995 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, St. Louis, MO. Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of cumulative N mineralization in the field from a laboratory incubation study. Am. Soc. Agron. Abstr. St. Louis, MO, Agronomy Abstracts, page 259.

Zinati, G.M., D. Harris and D.R. Christenson. 1994. Distribution of applied 15N and its uptake by sugarbeet from various depths. p. 303. In 1994 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Seattle, WA. Christenson, D. R. and G.M. Zinati. 1991. Nitrogen uptake by sugar beets from various depths in Soil. p. 66. In 1991 Sugarbeet Technol. Abstracts. Am. Soc. Sugar Beet Technol. Monterey, CA.

Non-Refereed Journal Articles (SNA, trade magazines, proceedings, reports and bulletins, fact sheets, and newsletters)

SNA and Trade Magazines Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A New Multistate Group for Water management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. SNA. Zinati, G.M. 2004. Weathering the Cold. American Nurseryman. 199 (7):29-35. Zinati, G.M. 2000. Finding alternative to methyl bromide. BioCycle, 41(8):66-67.


Klock-Moore, K. A., G. E. Fitzpatrick and G.M. Zinati. 2000. Compost use in container production of ornamental horticulture crops. BioCycle 41 (11): 58-60. Proceedings Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. The 2009 USDA-CSREES National Water Quality Conference Proceedings, St. Louis, MO. Zinati, G.M., P. Oudemans, A. Gould, and R. Mylavarapu. Capture and recycle runoff: Water quality assessment. The 2007 USDA-CSREES National Water Conference Proceedings, Savannah, GA, January 31, 2007. http://www.usawaterquality.org/conferences/2007/abstract_index.html Zinati, G.M. Rutgers University Nursery Management Program: Research and Extension. Poster Presentation at the 2007 USDA-CSREES National Water Conference, Savannah, GA, January 30, 2007. http://www.usawaterquality.org/conferences/2007/abstract_index.html Bertschinger, L., J.D., Anderson, N., de Groot, D., Granatstein, R., Habib, K., Mullinix, D., Neilsen, F., Pomares García, F.P. Weibel, and G. Zinati, 2004. Conclusions from the 1st symposium on sustainability in horticulture and a declaration for the 21st century. Acta Hort. (ISHS)638: 509-512. http://www.actahort.org/books/638/638_65.htm Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and M. Codallo. 2002. Solarization and additives as an alternative to methyl bromide for field bedding plant production. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. Vol. 115:123-127. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2002. Methyl bromide alternative tactics for vegetable production in south Florida. FACTS Proc. 2001:33-36. Zinati, G.M. and H.H. Bryan. 2001. Solarization of spent media in plastic bags and organic amendments for the production of bedding plants. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. Vol. 114: 258-262. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 2000. Stratification enhances germination of purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) and St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) seeds. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. Vol. 113:172-174. Zinati, G.M. and H.H. Bryan. 2000. Solarization of recycled potting media for ornamental production. Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Orlando, FL, Nov 6-9, 2000.

Fact Sheets and bulletins (**available online at the USDA National Library http://riley.nal.usda.gov/wqic/) Zinati, G.M., A. B. Gould, R. Buckley, and R. Obal. 2006. Landscape and ornamental plant stress: factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and management. Rutgers Cooperative Research and


Extension Bulletin E309, 6pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E309 (Won a national award). Zinati, G.M.** and X. Shaui. 2005. Management of iron in irrigation water. Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Fact sheet FS516, 4pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=FS516 Zinati, G.M.** 2005. Irrigation management options for containerized-grown nursery crops. Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Bulletin E302, 8pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E302 Zinati, G.M.** 2005. Nutrients and nutrient management for containerized nursery crops. Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Bulletin E303, 10pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E303 Zinati, G.M.** 2005. Pest and pest and pesticide management practices in nursery operations E299, 7pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E299 Zinati, G.M. 2005. Pot-in-pot nursery production system: What you need to know before establishment. Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Fact sheet FS519, 4pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=FS519 Zinati, G.M. 2004. Management recommendations on cold hardiness and dehardening for container-grown nursery crops. Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Fact sheet FS528, 4pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=FS528 Zinati, G.M. and R. P. Rice, Jr. 2000. Evaluation of tomato cultivars produced in unheated plastic houses. University of Florida Experiment Station bulletin, Vol. 1, pp. 1-10. Newsletters (New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA) and Plant and Pest

Advisory) Zinati, G.M. 2007. Management of nursery plants using mycorrhizae. NJNLA Newsletter 5(4): 7. Zinati, G.M. and John Dighton. 2007. Managing nursery crops using mycorrhizae: the underground helpers. Plant & Pest Advisory-Landscape, Nursery & Turf edition 13(16):4-5. Zinati, G.M. 2007. An integrated approach to developing nutrient management schemes for container-grown nursery crops. Plant & Pest Advisory-Landscape, Nursery & Turf edition 13(16):5. Zinati, G.M. 2007. Updates on research and extension activities of nursery management program. NJNLA Newsletter 5(3):10. Zinati, G.M. 2006. Updates on research and extension activities of nursery management program. NJNLA Newsletter 4(3):10.


Zinati, G.M. and A. B. Gould. 2006. Plan ahead for better management of landscape and nursery plants. NJNLA Newsletter 4(2):7. Zinati, G.M. and A. B. Gould. 2006. Plan ahead for better management of landscape and nursery plants. Plant & Pest Advisory-Landscape, Nursery & Turf edition 12(2):1-2 (adapted from NJNLA Newsletter 4(2):7. Zinati, G.M. 2006. Iron in Irrigation Water and Methods of Control. NJNLA Newsletter 3(3):7. Zinati, G.M. 2005. Managing pests and pesticides in nursery operations. NJNLA Newsletter 3(2):11 and 15. Zinati, G.M. 2005. Suppression of root diseases with compost. NJNLA Newsletter 3(1):9. Zinati, G.M. 2004. Announcement. NJNLA Newsletter 2(3):7. Zinati, G.M. 2004. Phytophthora ramorum (Pr) also known as Sudden Oak Death, leaf blight, dieback and stem canker. NJNLA Newsletter 2(2):7-8. Zinati, G.M. 2003. Tips on best management Practices (BMPs) for field grown nursery production. NJNLA Newsletter 1 (3):11-12. Zinati, G.M. 2003. Guidelines on best management practices (BMPs) for container grown nursery production. NJNLA Newsletter 1(3):12. Orton, E. R. - G.M. Zinati. 2003. RED BEAUTY

® Holly introduced by NJAES/Cook College. NJNLA Newsletter 1(2):6. Reports Zinati, G.M. 2009. Development of low-input nutrient management program for container-grown nursery crops. Second Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College, Rutgers University. Zinati, G.M. 2008. Development of low-input nutrient management program for container-grown nursery crops. First Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College, Rutgers University. Zinati, G.M. 2007. Development of nutrient management program using riparian buffers for New Jersey nursery operations. Second Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College, Rutgers University. Zinati, G.M. 2006. Development of nutrient management program using riparian buffers for New Jersey nursery operations. First Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College, Rutgers University.


Zinati, G.M. 2005. Development, implementation and support of an integrated crop management program for New Jersey’s nursery industry. Second Year Annual Report to the Executive Dean’s Office, Cook College, Rutgers University. Zinati, G.M. 2004. Development, implementation and support of an integrated crop management program for New Jersey’s nursery industry. Annual Report to the Executive Dean’s Office, Cook College, Rutgers University. Zinati, G.M. 2003. A two-day workshop on nutrient and water management of nursery crops in New Jersey. Annual Report on DES Grant Initiative, Department of Specialists, Rutgers University. Zinati, G.M., E.R. Emino and D. McConnell. 2003. Research and education programs at UF/IFAS on composting waste streams for Florida. Annual Report. University of Florida. Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan and Y. C. Li. 1999. Developing technology for improving and accelerating germination of herbs. One year Achievement Report, February 1999. Plantation Medicinals, Inc., 4p. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 1998. Developing technology for improving and accelerating germination of herbs. Report October 1998. Plantation Medicinal Inc., 16p. Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 1998. Developing technology for improving and accelerating germination of herbs. Report May 1998. Plantation Medicinal Inc., 24p. Christenson, D.R., C.E. Bricker, L.F. Siler, G.M. Zinati, M. B. Butt. 1993. Soil fertility and management for sugar beet production. Annual Report to Michigan Sugar Company and Monitor Sugar Company. 22p. Christenson, D.R., C.E. Bricker, L.F. Siler, G.M. Zinati, M. B. Butt. 1992. Soil fertility and management for sugar beet production. Annual Report to Michigan Sugar Company and Monitor Sugar Company, 22p. Christenson, D.R., C.E. Bricker, R. Schmenk and G.M. Zinati. 1991. Soil fertility and management for sugarbeet production. Annual Report to Michigan Sugar Company and Monitor Sugar Company, 14p.

PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES Zinati, G. and J. Dighton. 2011. Natural soil inoculum benefits woody perennial growth and minimizes nutrient leaching in plant nurseries. Soil Ecology Society meeting in Plymouth, United Kingdom, Sept 14 – 16, 2011 Zinati, G.M. 2010. Water management and plant performance in a changing climate: Introduction to colloquium. Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science Water Utilization and Management Working Group Colloquium, Desert Palms, CA, August 4th, 2010


Zinati, G.M. 2010. Managing the rooting environment to optimize water and nutrient management in ornamental production. Presented at the 2010 National Water Quality Conference, Symposium S1, Hilton Head, SC, February 22, 2010, available online on website link: http://www.usawaterquality.org/conferences/2010/symposia.html#1 Zinati, G. M. and J. Dighton. 2009. Integration of natural mycorrhizae in production of container-grown nursery crops. Presented at the 2009 ASHS Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO July 28, 2009 (presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference) Zinati, G. M., J. Dighton, and A. Gould J. 2009. Substrate media, fertilizer rate, and mycorrhizal inoculum source affect azalea plant root mycorrhizal colonization and severity of Phytophthora cinnamomi infection. Presented at the 2009 ASHS Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO July 28, 2009 (presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference) Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. Presented at the 2009 ASHS Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO July 28, 2009 Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. Presented at the 2009 National Water Quality Meeting, St. Louis, MO Zinati, G.M. 2008. Application position of zeolite affects nursery plant biomass. Presented at the 2008 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, July 23, 2008. (presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference) Zinati, G.M., John Dighton, Rich Obal, Jim Johnson, Jerry Frecon, and Carl Nordstrom. 2008. Effects of fertilizers and naturally-occurring mycorrhizae on sustainable production of nursery crops. Presented at the 2008 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, July 23, 2008. (presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference) Zinati, G.M., J. Dighton, and A.J. Both. 2007. Fertilizer, irrigation and mycorrhizal effects on container-grown nursery crop biomass accumulation and leachate nutrient content. Presented at the 2007 ASHS Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, July 17, 2007 Zinati, G.M. 2007. Container substrates that improve water retention and quality of leachates. Presented at the Nursery Crop Workshop (NCW)-2007): “Water Conservation Practices for Nursery Crop Production”, ASHS Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, July 19, 2007. (presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference) Zinati, G.M., P. Oudemans, A. Gould and R. Mylavarapu. 2007. Capture and Recycle Runoff: Water Quality Assessment. Presented at the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah, GA


Zinati, G.M. 2007. Rutgers University Nursery Management Program: Research and Extension. Presented at the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah, GA Zinati, G.M. 2006. Substrate media and fertilizer source affect nitrogen and phosphorus levels in leachate from container-grown Shasta daisy. Presented at the 2006 ASHS Annual Meeting, Louisiana, New Orleans Zinati, G.M. 2006. Evaluation of container media and cyclic irrigation on Ilex x meserveae growth and nutrient concentration in leachates. Presented at the 2006 ASHS Annual Meeting, Louisiana, New Orleans Shuai X. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Effect of phosphate and humic acid adsorption on surface charge of goethite. Presented at the 2005 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Salt Lake City, UT Ullah, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions from riparian forest soils exposed to chronic mineral nitrogen loading. Presented at the 2005 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Salt Lake City, UT Zinati, G.M., R.S., Mylavarapu, P. Oudemans, and A. B. Gould. 2004. Nutrient Loading in Runoff and Recycling Water of Nursery Operations. Presented at the 2004 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Seattle, WA Yu,S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Physical and chemical properties of various containerized substrate mixes. Presented at the 2004 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Seattle, WA Yu,S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Sorption and desorption of phosphorus in various mixes in containerized substrate media. Presented at the 2004 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Seattle, WA Zinati, G.M. 2003. Nutrient and water management program for nursery operations in New Jersey. Presented at the 2003 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Denver, CO Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu and J. Sanchez. 2003. Nutrient management using compost. Presented at the 2003 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Denver, CO Zinati, G.M. 2003. Compost: A tool for disease suppression. Presented at the 2003 ASHS Meeting, Providence, RI Zinati, G.M. 2003. Research and Extension program for nursery management in New Jersey. Presented at the 2003 ASHS Meeting. Providence, RI Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan, R. McSorley and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2002. Sustainable cropping systems for tomato production in south Florida. Presented at The 26th International Horticultural Congress. Toronto, Canada, August 13-17, 2002 Zinati, G.M. and E. R. Emino. 2002. Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE): research and education programs on composting waste streams for Florida. Presented


at the International Symposium on Composting and Compost Utilization, Columbus, OH, May 6-9, 2002 Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2001. Degradation of sunn hemp and its effect on soil organic carbon. Presented at the 2001 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Charlotte, NC Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan, R. McSorley and A. A. Abdul-Baki. 2001. Utilization of cover crops, compost and plastic mulch as alternative to methyl bromide for watermelon production in south Florida. Presented at the 2001 ASHS Meeting, Sacramento, CA Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu, Y.C. Li, H.H. Bryan, B. Basti and M. Codallo. 2000. Temporal variation of microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen under various cover crops. p. 248. Presented at the 2000 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Minneapolis, MN Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 2000. Enhancing germination of purple coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) using stratification, salt priming and biostimulants. Presented at the 2000 ASHS Meeting, Orlando, FL Bryan, H.H., A.A. Abdul-Baki, L. Carrera, G.M. Zinati, and W. Klassen. 2000. Selecting rhizoma peanuts (Arachis glabrata, Benth.) for living mulch in vegetable production in Florida. Presented at the 2000 ASHS Meeting, Orlando, FL Abdul-Baki, A.A., H.H. Bryan, G.M. Zinati, W. Klassen, M. Codallo and N. Heckert. 2000. Cutting the main stem of sunn hemp plants increased flower production. Presented at the 2000 ASHS Meeting, Orlando, FL Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, A.A. Abdul-Baki and W. Klassen. 1999. Cover crop mulches for tomato production in south Florida as an alternative to methyl bromide. Presented at the 1999 ASHS Meeting, Minneapolis, MN Zinati, G. M., Y.C. Li, H.H. Bryan and A.A. Abdul-Baki. 1999. Nitrogen mineralization and volatilization dynamics in calcareous soil under cover crop in a tomato production field. p. 235. Presented at the 1999 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Salt Lake City, UT Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Distribution and fractionation of phosphorus and trace metals in soils amended with composts. Presented at the 1998 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Baltimore, MD Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Accumulation and fractionation of organic matter in soils amended with composts. p.237. Presented at the 1998 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Baltimore, MD Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1996. Estimating N loss under sugarbeet. Presented at the 1996 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Indianapolis, IN


Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of nitrogen fertilizer needs for sugarbeet. Presented at the 1995 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, ASA, St. Louis, MO Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of cumulative N mineralization in the field from a laboratory incubation study. Presented at the 1995 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, ASA, St. Louis, MO.

Zinati, G.M., D. Harris and D.R. Christenson. 1994. Distribution of applied 15N and its uptake by sugarbeet from various depths. Presented at the 1994 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Seattle, WA Christenson, D.R. and G.M. Zinati. 1991. Nitrogen uptake by sugar beets from various depths in Soil. Presented at the 1991 Am. Soc. Sugar Beet Technol. Monterey, CA

PRESENTATIONS AT REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA

Zinati, G.M. 2011. Managing Container Media Mixes to Optimize Water and Nutrient Management. Presented at the 2011 Long Island Horticulture Conference, Holiday Inn, Ronkonkoma, NY. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, January 28, 2011 Zinati, G.M. 2008. Nutrient management in container-grown nursery crops. Presented at the 2008 Long Island Horticulture Conference, Holiday Inn, Ronkonkoma, NY. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, January 30, 2008 Zinati, G.M. 2004. Water and nutrient management for nursery operations. Presented at the regional NEBASA/SSSA. Bordentown, NJ, July 14, 2004 Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. 2002. Effect of co-compost on sandy soil properties for specialty cut-flower production. In 2002 S. Branch, Am. Soc. Hort. Sci. Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb. 2002 Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE): Research and education programs for Florida. In Abstracts of technical papers, 2002 Annual Meeting., S. Branch, ASA, Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb, 2002 Zinati, G.M. 2001. Overview on the alternatives to methyl bromide for vegetable production in south Florida. Alternative to Methyl Bromide Symposium. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Soil and Crop Fl. Soc., Hutchinson Island, FL, June 10-12, 2001 INVITED AND STATEWIDE PRESENTATIONS Differences in nutritional, pest, and environmental damage to rhododendrons. Presented at the American Rhododendron Society, Park Ridge, NJ. Sponsored by the Tappan Zee Chapter, December 4, 2010


Management of nursery plants using mycorrhizae. Presented at the South Jersey Landscape Conference and Nursery Growers Meeting, Masso’s Crystal Manor, Glassboro, NJ, December 3, 2008

Effects of fertilizers and naturally-occurring mycorrhizae on sustainable production of nursery crops. Presented at the Nursery Meeting at Cream Ridge, NJ, August 28, 2008

Future trends in producing nursery crops. Presented at the Hands-on Workshop: Future trends in nursery crop production-using natural mycorrhizae, Millville, NJ, June 25, 2008 Updates on research and extension activities: Related to the development of nutrient management practices for container-grown crops using naturally-occurring mycorrhizal fungi. Presented at the South Jersey Nursery Growers Meeting, Millville, NJ, February 29, 2008 Mycorrhizae in the landscape. Presented at the Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute. Angelonis Ceder Gardens, Hamilton, NJ, February 20, 2008 The benefits and uses of mycorrhizae in Christmas trees: Ways to increase survival in plantings. Presented to Christmas tree growers at the New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers’ Association Winter Conference, Clinton, NJ, January 26, 2008 The contribution of mycorrhizal fungi in sustainable landscaping. Presented at the 2008 NJNLA Trade Show - Educational Session, Somerset, NJ, January 17, 2008 Challenges and management of ornamental plant nutrition. Presented to Master Gardeners at the First Regional MG Conference, Roseland, NJ, December 5th, 2007 Nursery crop nutrient management: Mycorrhizal associations. Presented at the Annual Nursery Growers Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, November 13, 2007 Updates on research work done at Overdevest Nurseries and Cream Ridge. Presented at twilight meeting arranged by Sun Gro Horticulture, Maple Nurseries, Cumberland, NJ, October 19, 2007 Plant evaluation of SARE 2007 Project. Presented to the New Jersey nursery growers, Cream Ridge, NJ, October 9th, 2007 Integration of mycorrhizae in nutrient management schemes for nursery crops. Presented at the Annual Nursery Meeting, Cream Ridge, NJ, August 16, 2007 Plant nutrition. Presented at the American Rhododendron Society, Park Ridge, NJ. Sponsored by the Tappan Zee Chapter, March 24, 2007 Updates on research and extension activities. Presented at the NJNLA Annual Technology Conference, Millville, NJ, February 23, 2007


Avoid stressing your plants. Presented at the 2007 Central Turf & Ornamental Institute, Freehold Gardens Hotel, NJ, February 7, 2007 Avoid common nursery and landscape problems by keeping healthy plants. Presented at the Central Landscape and Ornamental Institute and 2007 NJNLA Trade Show, Somerset, NJ, January 17, 2007 Plant nutrition. Presented at the North Jersey Master Gardener Meeting, New York State Park, NJ, November 29, 2006 Plant nutrition. Presented at the North Jersey Master Gardener Meeting, Essex County, Roseland, NJ, November 28, 2006 How do fertilizers affect nursery crop production and sustainability of your operation? Presented at the Annual Nursery Growers Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, November 1st, 2006 Container media and nutrient management for container-grown nursery crops. Presented at the 2006 Greenhouse, Tunnel and Nursery Workshop, RAREC, Bridgeton, NJ, Sept 28, 2006 Irrigation management for nursery crops. Presented at the 2006 Greenhouse, Tunnel and Nursery Workshop, RAREC, Bridgeton, NJ, Sept 28, 2006 Overwintering nursery crops. Presented at the 2006 Greenhouse, Tunnel and Nursery Workshop, RAREC, Bridgeton, NJ, Sept 28, 2006 Field demonstration to nursery growers and members of NJNLA on mycorrhizae, fertilizer and irrigation research results. Presented at the Fruit and Ornamental Research and Extension Center, Cream Ridge, NJ Sept 21, 2006 Does it matter what type of fertilizer and substrate medium you use for growing nursery crops? Presented at the 2006 Cream Ridge Nursery Research and Extension Meeting, Fruit and Ornamental Research and Extension Center Cream Ridge, NJ August 17, 2006 Updates and future research and extension activities to NJNLA Board Members. Presented at the NJNLA Board Meeting, Bordentown, NJ, June 22, 2006 Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) for nursery crops: Are they all the same? Presented at the 2006 Twilight Nursery Insect Control Meeting, Maple Valley Nursery, Rosenhayn, NJ, May 24, 2006 Managing off-site nursery runoff with riparian forest buffers, Presented at the 2006 Spring Twilight Nursery Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, March 7, 2006 Updates on research and Extension activities. Presented at the NJNLA Annual Technology Conference, Millville, NJ, February 24, 2006


Plant Nutrition. Presented at the North Jersey Master Gardener Meeting, Roseland, NJ, November 16, 2005 Plant stresses and things you can do to help prevent them. Presented at the Annual Nursery Growers Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, November 1st, 2005 Advancements in New Jersey’s nursery management program. Presented at the Cream Ridge Nursery Research and Extension Meeting, Fruit and Ornamental Research and Extension Center Cream Ridge, NJ, August 24, 2005 Field demonstration of pot-in-pot research experiment. Presented at the Urban Ecology Teacher Workshop, Fruit and Ornamental Research Center, Cream Ridge, NJ, June 30, 2005 BMPs for nursery operations. Presented at the Annual Twilight Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Meeting, Mahwah, NJ, April 27, 2005 Cyclic irrigation and substrate media mixes for pot-in-pot nursery production. Presented at the Cream Ridge Nursery Research and Extension Meeting, Fruit and Ornamental Research and Extension Center, August 12, 2004 Updates on research and Extension activities in nursery management program. Presented at the NJNLA South Chapter Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, March 31, 2004 Current BMPs implemented in Nursery Operations of NJ. Presented at the NJNLA 2004 Trade Show, January 29, 2004 Hands on tools for measuring and monitoring of container substrate media parameters. Presented at the NJNLA 2004 Trade Show, January 29, 2004 How do water and nutrient management impact your nursery operation. Presented at the Annual Nursery Growers Meeting, RCE Cumberland County, November 12, 2003 Key nutrients get into water resources (N-P-K), and researching the impact of nursery practices on water quality. Presented at Nursery Twilight meeting, Loews Farm, September 17, 2003 Review and discussion of two-day workshop/in-service training. Presented at the RCE Cumberland County Extension and Education Center, June 18, 2003 Nutrient and water management for nursery operations. Presented at the two-day workshop/in-service training. Presented to faculty, specialists, Extension agents, nursery growers, and government representatives at the RCE Cumberland County Extension and Education Center, June 17, 2003 The basics of nutrient management for nursery crops. Presented at the Ninth Annual New Jersey Pest Control & Soil Fertility Conference, Charlie’s Other Brother Restaurant, Mt. Holly, NJ, December 3rd, 2002


Basics of nutrient management for plant production. Presented at the South Jersey Nursery Meeting, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Millville, NJ, October 30th, 2002 LECTURES AND CLASS ROOM COORDINATION Developing nutrient and water management schemes for container-grown nursery crops. Guest lecture presented to graduate students in the Introduction to Plant Biology Class. Presented at Cook Campus, Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, New Brunswick, NJ, November 7, 2007 Nursery crop production in New Jersey: Challenges and management techniques. Guest lecture presented to undergraduate students in Introduction to Horticulture Class. Presented at the Fruit Research and Extension Center, Cream Ridge, NJ, Oct 2nd, 2007 Promoting the nursery management program through research and Extension outreach. Lecture for faculty, staff and students. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology and Department of Extension Specialists. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, November 14, 2006 Nutrient and water management schemes for nursery operations. Guest lecture to graduate students in the Introduction to Plant Biology Class. Presented at Cook Campus, Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, New Brunswick, NJ, November 8, 2006 Overview of nursery management program at Rutgers University. Guest lecture to undergraduate students in Introduction to Horticulture Class. Presented at the Fruit Research and Extension Center, Cream Ridge, NJ. October 3, 2006 Nutrient and water management options for nursery operations. Guest lecture to graduate students in Introduction to Plant Biology. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, December 7, 2005 Ornamental plants. Guest lecture to undergraduate students in Introduction to Ethnobotany. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. April 22, 2005 Nursery management program at Rutgers University. 2004. Lecture for faculty, staff and students. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology. Rutgers, University, New Brunswick, NJ. November 12, 2004 Overview of nursery management program. Guest lecture to undergraduate students in Introduction to Horticulture. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. October 5, 2004 Nursery Crop Production. Co-Coordinator. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. January through May 2004


Plant nutrition. Guest lecture to graduate students in Plant Physiology. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. April 18 and 20, 2003 Soil and nutrient management. Guest lecture to undergraduate students in Nursery Production. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. March 3, 2003 Accumulation and fractionation of carbon, phosphorus and metals. Lecture for faculty, staff, and students. University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL, March 2000 POSTODOCTORAL TRANINEE Sami Ullah Xiufu Shaui Shen Yu MENTORING GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Graduate students (grant proposal-critique) Tim Sibicky Leah Ingalsbe Undergraduate students (mentored and *received research and cooperative education experience, 3-6 credits) Nick Gayliards*, Jillian Weislo, Nick Greene, Linh Nguyen*, Nurul Ibrahim, Mark Gluck Michael Sitaras*, Michelle Anderson, Lynda Kamnansone*, Michael Cooperhouse, Nicole Warren, Anik Patel, Marie Klein, and Charles Ayeni.

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