OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Horttechnology is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Nitrogen Fertilization in Snap Bean Following a Legume in the Sandy Soils of North Florida	26
Job Analysis of Korean Horticultural Therapists for Developing Specialized Training Using Developing a Curriculum Method	13
Evaluation of Calcium Sources for the Management of Botrytis Blight on Petunia Flowers	13
Evaluating the Effect of Fertilization and Substrate Volumetric Water Content on Compact Tomato and Pepper Plants	12
Plant Type and Antidesiccants Influence Longevity of Cut Pepper Stems for Floriculture Applications	12
Trends in Statistical Analysis Software Use for Horticulture Research between 2005 and 2020	12
Influence of Organic Fertilizer Sources and Application Rates on Onion Production in Georgia, USA	12
Changes in Production Practices Used for Disease Management in Blueberry Nurseries in Georgia, USA, Over a 15-year Period	11
Water Savings and Performance of ‘KSUZ 0802’ Hybrid Zoysiagrass in Response to Irrigation Strategy	11
Tomato Seedling Performance in Five Commercial Organic Growing Media with and without Supplemental Fertilizer	11
Varietal Tolerance of Cucurbitaceous Crops with S-metolachlor Applied Postemergence	10
Summer Mechanical Hedging to Prune Eight Cider Apple Cultivars	9
Effects of Photoperiod Treatments on Stock Plants and Cutting Rooting of Winecups	9
Studying the Effects of Waterhemp Competition on Yield and Phytochemical Content of High-cannabidiol Hemp in Plasticulture	8
Comparing the Accuracy and Efficiency of Leaf Gas Exchange Measurements of Excised and Nonexcised Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch. ‘Camino Real’) Leaves	8
Adaptability of Phytophthora capsici Resistant Bell Pepper Cultivars in Southern Georgia	8
Flowering Time and Productivity of Interspecific Grafts Between Pepper Species in Contrasting High Tunnel-sheltered and Open-field Production Environments in Costa Rica	8
A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose... Or Is It? Ecotypes versus Locally Sourced Plants for Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Projects	7
Paclobutrazol Substrate Drenches Control Growth of Nine Black-eyed Susan Cultivars	7
Low Impact of Nitrogen Fertilization on Grafted Tomatoes under High-tunnel Production	6
Comparison of United States Consumers’ Perceptions and Willingness to Pay for Sustainable Environmental Practices in the Retail Floral Industry Based on Geographical Regions	6
Grafting onto Tomato Rootstocks Improves Outcomes for Dry-farmed Tomato	6
Botanical Scans as a Learning Aid in Plant Identification Courses	6
Benefits of Irrigation or Fertigation on Early Growth and Yield of a High-density Apple Planting in a Humid Climate	6
An Online Tool for Estimating Return-on-investment for Water Recycling at Nurseries	6

Swine Lagoon Compost: Analysis as Transplant Substrate for ‘Traviata’ Eggplant, ‘Clemson Spineless’ Okra, and ‘Moneymaker’ Tomato	5
Comparison of Life-cycle Cost Analysis and Simple Payback Methods for Evaluating Cost-effectiveness of Greenhouse Supplemental Lighting Systems	5
Performance of ‘Chambourcin’ Winegrape on 10 Different Root Systems in Southern Missouri, USA	5
Apple Grower Research and Extension Needs for Craft Cider	5
Influence of Stock Plant Growing Environment, Origin of Cuttings, Cultivar, and Rooting Hormone on Clematis Cutting Production and Propagation	5
Simulated Particle and Vapor Drift of Dicamba to ‘Vidal blanc’ Hybrid Grapevine under Missouri Field Conditions	5
An Evaluation of Targeted Spraying for Reducing Herbicide Use in Highbush Blueberry	5
Thank You HortTechnology Peer Reviewers 2023	5
Seaside Petunia Susceptibility to Herbicides Used in Dry Bulb Onion	5
Economic Analysis of Grafted Organic Tomato Production in High Tunnels	5
Tall Fescue Mowing Height Effects under Simulated Athletic Field Traffic	5
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gardening in the United States: Postpandemic Expectations	5
Phytotoxic Effects of Acetic Acid and d-limonene on Four Aquatic Plants	4
Paclobutrazol Residues in Recirculated Water in Commercial Greenhouses	4
First-year Class Instills Confidence in Nontechnical Skills for Collegiate Success	4
Evaluating Production of Five Leafy Greens under Opaque and Thin Film Semitransparent Photovoltaic Arrays	4
Using a Soil Surfactant to Improve Kenaf Establishment under Deficit Irrigation	4
Effects of Fertilizer Application and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density on Chrysanthemum and Begonia Cuttings Acclimated Indoors	4
Optimizing Glycerin-to-water Ratios for Preserving Eucalyptus Foliage	4
Impacts of the 2010 Connecticut School Grounds Pesticide Ban a Decade Later: Part 2. Grounds Quality	4
Nutrient Use and Management Practices on United States Golf Courses	4
Characterizing the Phytotoxic Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide Root Dips on Hybrid Phalaenopsis Orchid Plants	4
Performance of Improved Bell Pepper Cultivars in Southern Georgia for Mature Green Fresh Market Production	4
Additional Nitrogen Application Reduced White Drupelet Disorder in ‘Sweetie Pie’ Blackberry	4
Biochar Rate and Fertilizer Source Influence Tomato Growth, Mortality, Yield, and Profitability	4
Reevaluation of the Application Method and Efficacy of Propiconazole in Controlling Laurel Wilt in Avocado Orchards in South Florida	4
Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research	3
Effects of Multicropping Plastic Mulch on Soil Dynamics and Yield in Vegetable Production	3
Thatch Accumulation in Zoysiagrass Genotypes across the US Transition Zone and Southern Regions	3
Sustaining Soil Health in High Tunnels: A Paradigm Shift toward Soil-centered Management	3
Blooming Business: How Consumer Satisfaction Shapes Online Plant and Cut Flower Spending	3
Reflective Groundcover Improves Fruit Skin Color in ‘Honeycrisp’ Apples Grown under Protective Netting	3
Persistence and Surface Playability of Nine Bermudagrass Cultivars under Simulated Fall Traffic	3
Evaluating the Effects of Ozone Nanobubble Treatments on Postharvest Quality of Fresh Peaches	3
Variation in Creeping Bentgrass Cultivar Responses to Drought Stress	3
Community Shade Tree Leaves: Beneficial Uses for Agriculture	3
Comparing Overhead versus Drip Irrigation for Production of Three Cultivars of Romaine Lettuce on Biodegradable Plastic Mulch	3
Extended Storage of Cut Flowers Using Sub-zero Temperature	3
Many Landscape Grasses Survive Long-term Hardiness Trials in United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 4b	3
Growth Manipulation of Slicer Carrots by Foliar-applied Gibberellic Acid in New York	3
Can a LiDAR-enhanced Air-blast Sprayer Improve Coverage on Tough Targets like Tree Trunks and Emerging Shoots?	3
Determining Need: Opportunities for Connecticut Invasive Plant Programming	3
Performance of Onion Cultivars in the Treasure Valley of Eastern Oregon and Southwestern Idaho in 2010–20	3
Transplanting Root-bound Tomato Starts Using Methods with High Levels of Root Disturbance Offers No Advantages	3
Comparison of Row Cover Systems for Pest Management in Organic Muskmelon in Iowa	3
Use of Gardening Programs as an Intervention to Increase Children’s Visual-motor Integration	3
Nitrogen Use Efficiency Using Controlled-release and Soluble Urea in Tomato Grown on Raised Conventional and Compact Beds on Coastal Plain Sands	3
Classroom Trade Show: An Alternative to Traditional Classroom Presentations in an Undergraduate Plant Identification Course	3
Cider Apple Harvest Maturity and Preharvest Drop Can Be Effectively Managed with Aminoethoxyvinylglycine, 1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid, and Ethephon	3
Combating Horticultural Misinformation through Integrated Online Campaigns Using Social Media, Graphics Interchange Format, and Blogs	3

Developing a Web-based Pistachio Nut Growth Prediction System for Orchard Management	3
Demographic Analysis of the Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices by Professional Florists	2
Autonomous Compared with Conventional Mower Use on St. Augustinegrass Lawn Quality	2
Screening Methodology for Flood-tolerant Plants for Low Impact Development Landscape Features Using Baldcypress as a Model System	2
Ten Years of Empowering Turkish Women Farmers	2
The Garden as Art, Hobby, and the Good Life	2
Comparison of Grafting and Budding Propagation Techniques for Cultivars of the North American Pawpaw	2
Synchronized Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Black Cumin	2
Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate and Timing on Short-day Onion Production	2
Flowers or Leaves? Assessing the Impact of Crape Myrtle Observation on the Physical and Mental Well-being of Senior Citizens	2
Willingness to Pay for Potting Mix Containing Eastern Redcedar Biochar under Alternative Information Sets	2
Market Potential for Specialty Compost Produced from Wool Waste	2
Evaluation of Commercial Viability of Eco-friendly Alternatives to Traditional Floral Foam and Their Effects on Vase Life of Five Species of Cut Flowers	2
Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices by Professional Florists	2
Late-spring Turfgrass Establishment without Herbicides	2
Sap Yield and Sugar Content of Boxelder and Norway Maple Trees in Northern Utah	2
Plant This Not That: A Tool for Improving Invasive Species Identification and Expanding the Use of Sustainable Alternatives in Florida, USA, Landscaping	2
Outreach Efforts Around the Globe: A Review of Horticultural Projects in Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean: Proceedings from the ASHS International Horticultural Issues and Networking Profess	2
Production and Postharvest Assessment of Tropical Pumpkin Flowers Harvested for Consumption	2
Growth and Nutrient Concentration of Lychee Grown on an Acid Ultisol	2
Predicting Soluble Solids Concentration of ‘Geneva 3’ Kiwiberries Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy	2
Effect of Container Volume and Planting Density on Ginger and Turmeric Growth and Yield	2
Novel Low Tunnel Coverings and Plant Type Affect Productivity of Day-neutral Strawberries	2
Evaluation of Different Aerification Methods for Ultradwarf Hybrid Bermudagrass Putting Greens	2
Climate-ready Landscape Plants: Garden Roses Trialed at Reduced Irrigation Frequency in Utah, USA	2
Evaluating the Fecundity of Rhamnus frangula (Glossy Buckthorn) Cultivars through Seed Yield, Seed Size, and Germination	2
Economic Analysis of Biodegradable Paper versus Plastic Mulch for Organic Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest	2
Estimating Consumer Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Knowledge	2
Evaluation of Sedges and Nimblewill as Low-input, Shaded Lawns in Oklahoma, USA	2
Field Evaluation of Raspberry Cultivars in North Dakota	2
Pumpkin Cultivar Performance in the Southeastern United States	2
Evaluation of Plant Growth and Flowering Performance of Florida Native and Non-native Ornamentals under Varying Irrigation	2
Irrigation Sources with Chlorine Drinking Water Standard Limits Cause Phytotoxicity on ‘Rex’ Lettuce Grown in Hydroponic Systems	2
Effects of Photoperiod Treatments on Stock Plants and Cutting Rooting of Three Cultivars of Ornamental Perennials	2
Comparison of Automated Controller Settings for Irrigation and Fertilizer Needs of Potted Geranium	2
Thirty-six Years of Award-winning Vegetable Publication Excellence in ASHS Journals	2
Psychophysiological and Psychological Responses of Teenage Students Conducting Computer Programming Activities Combined with Horticultural Activities	2
Consumer Purchase Likelihood of Landscape Management Pest Scouting Program	2