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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Plant Type and Antidesiccants Influence Longevity of Cut Pepper Stems for Floriculture Applications	29
Evaluation of Calcium Sources for the Management of Botrytis Blight on Petunia Flowers	13
Influence of Organic Fertilizer Sources and Application Rates on Onion Production in Georgia, USA	13
Water Savings and Performance of ‘KSUZ 0802’ Hybrid Zoysiagrass in Response to Irrigation Strategy	12
Job Analysis of Korean Horticultural Therapists for Developing Specialized Training Using Developing a Curriculum Method	12
Changes in Production Practices Used for Disease Management in Blueberry Nurseries in Georgia, USA, Over a 15-year Period	12
Nitrogen Fertilization in Snap Bean Following a Legume in the Sandy Soils of North Florida	12
Tomato Seedling Performance in Five Commercial Organic Growing Media with and without Supplemental Fertilizer	11
Evaluating the Effect of Fertilization and Substrate Volumetric Water Content on Compact Tomato and Pepper Plants	10
Varietal Tolerance of Cucurbitaceous Crops with S-metolachlor Applied Postemergence	10
Trends in Statistical Analysis Software Use for Horticulture Research between 2005 and 2020	10
Effects of Photoperiod Treatments on Stock Plants and Cutting Rooting of Winecups	10
Paclobutrazol Substrate Drenches Control Growth of Nine Black-eyed Susan Cultivars	9
Flowering Time and Productivity of Interspecific Grafts Between Pepper Species in Contrasting High Tunnel-sheltered and Open-field Production Environments in Costa Rica	9
A Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose... Or Is It? Ecotypes versus Locally Sourced Plants for Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Projects	8
Summer Mechanical Hedging to Prune Eight Cider Apple Cultivars	7
An Online Tool for Estimating Return-on-investment for Water Recycling at Nurseries	7
Seed Dormancy Class and Germination Characteristics of Prunus maackii and P. virginiana	7
Studying the Effects of Waterhemp Competition on Yield and Phytochemical Content of High-cannabidiol Hemp in Plasticulture	7
Benefits of Irrigation or Fertigation on Early Growth and Yield of a High-density Apple Planting in a Humid Climate	6
Comparing the Accuracy and Efficiency of Leaf Gas Exchange Measurements of Excised and Nonexcised Strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duch. ‘Camino Real’) Leaves	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
Low Impact of Nitrogen Fertilization on Grafted Tomatoes under High-tunnel Production	6
Adaptability of Phytophthora capsici Resistant Bell Pepper Cultivars in Southern Georgia	6

Apple Grower Research and Extension Needs for Craft Cider	5
Tall Fescue Mowing Height Effects under Simulated Athletic Field Traffic	5
Influence of Stock Plant Growing Environment, Origin of Cuttings, Cultivar, and Rooting Hormone on Clematis Cutting Production and Propagation	5
Economic Evaluation of Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation with Varying Carbon and Nitrogen Application Rates in Open-field Organic Strawberry Production	5
An Evaluation of Targeted Spraying for Reducing Herbicide Use in Highbush Blueberry	5
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gardening in the United States: Postpandemic Expectations	5
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
Botanical Scans as a Learning Aid in Plant Identification Courses	5
Performance of ‘Chambourcin’ Winegrape on 10 Different Root Systems in Southern Missouri, USA	5
Phytotoxic Effects of Acetic Acid and d-limonene on Four Aquatic Plants	5
Simulated Particle and Vapor Drift of Dicamba to ‘Vidal blanc’ Hybrid Grapevine under Missouri Field Conditions	5
First-year Class Instills Confidence in Nontechnical Skills for Collegiate Success	4
Additional Nitrogen Application Reduced White Drupelet Disorder in ‘Sweetie Pie’ Blackberry	4
Seaside Petunia Susceptibility to Herbicides Used in Dry Bulb Onion	4
Paclobutrazol Residues in Recirculated Water in Commercial Greenhouses	4
Effects of Fertilizer Application and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density on Chrysanthemum and Begonia Cuttings Acclimated Indoors	4
Nutrient Use and Management Practices on United States Golf Courses	4
Biochar Rate and Fertilizer Source Influence Tomato Growth, Mortality, Yield, and Profitability	4
Economic Analysis of Grafted Organic Tomato Production in High Tunnels	4
Impacts of the 2010 Connecticut School Grounds Pesticide Ban a Decade Later: Part 2. Grounds Quality	4
Using a Soil Surfactant to Improve Kenaf Establishment under Deficit Irrigation	4
Evaluating Production of Five Leafy Greens under Opaque and Thin Film Semitransparent Photovoltaic Arrays	4
Characterizing the Phytotoxic Effects of Hydrogen Peroxide Root Dips on Hybrid Phalaenopsis Orchid Plants	4
Optimizing Glycerin-to-water Ratios for Preserving Eucalyptus Foliage	4
Thank You HortTechnology Peer Reviewers 2023	4
Performance of Improved Bell Pepper Cultivars in Southern Georgia for Mature Green Fresh Market Production	4
Reevaluation of the Application Method and Efficacy of Propiconazole in Controlling Laurel Wilt in Avocado Orchards in South Florida	4
Determining Need: Opportunities for Connecticut Invasive Plant Programming	3
Persistence and Surface Playability of Nine Bermudagrass Cultivars under Simulated Fall Traffic	3
Combating Horticultural Misinformation through Integrated Online Campaigns Using Social Media, Graphics Interchange Format, and Blogs	3
Sustaining Soil Health in High Tunnels: A Paradigm Shift toward Soil-centered Management	3
Go Deep: How Saw Palmetto Seed Sowing Depth Influences Germination and Seedling Growth	3
Performance of Onion Cultivars in the Treasure Valley of Eastern Oregon and Southwestern Idaho in 2010–20	3
Thatch Accumulation in Zoysiagrass Genotypes across the US Transition Zone and Southern Regions	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
Potential for Phytotoxicity Using Alcohol-containing Solutions of Auxin in Cutting Propagation	3
Developing a Web-based Pistachio Nut Growth Prediction System for Orchard Management	3
Extended Storage of Cut Flowers Using Sub-zero Temperature	3
Evaluation of Different Aerification Methods for Ultradwarf Hybrid Bermudagrass Putting Greens	3
Comparing Overhead versus Drip Irrigation for Production of Three Cultivars of Romaine Lettuce on Biodegradable Plastic Mulch	3
Comparison of Different Plant Sap, Conventional Leaf, and Soil Nutritional Analyses in Citrus Groves under Citrus Greening Conditions	3
Variation in Creeping Bentgrass Cultivar Responses to Drought Stress	3
Blooming Business: How Consumer Satisfaction Shapes Online Plant and Cut Flower Spending	3
Leaf-bud Cuttings of Devil’s Ivy and Dragon-tail Vine Varieties Result in Higher Rooting Percentages and Better Rooting Quality than Tip Cuttings	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
Evaluating the Effects of Ozone Nanobubble Treatments on Postharvest Quality of Fresh Peaches	3
Engaging Undergraduate Students in Research	3

Comparison of Row Cover Systems for Pest Management in Organic Muskmelon in Iowa	3
Irrigation Sources with Chlorine Drinking Water Standard Limits Cause Phytotoxicity on ‘Rex’ Lettuce Grown in Hydroponic Systems	3
Nitrogen Use Efficiency Using Controlled-release and Soluble Urea in Tomato Grown on Raised Conventional and Compact Beds on Coastal Plain Sands	3
Many Landscape Grasses Survive Long-term Hardiness Trials in United States Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 4b	3
Muscle Activation Patterns of the Upper Limb in Agricultural Tasks: Exploring Opportunities for Vocational Rehabilitation in Vertical Farming	3
Predicting Soluble Solids Concentration of ‘Geneva 3’ Kiwiberries Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy	2
Plant Growth–promoting Rhizobacteria Have Varied Effects on Quality and Yield of Drought-stressed Creeping Bentgrass (Agrostis stolonifera)	2
Production and Postharvest Assessment of Tropical Pumpkin Flowers Harvested for Consumption	2
Impact of Nitrogen Fertilizer Rate and Timing on Short-day Onion Production	2
Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices by Professional Florists	2
Effects of Photoperiod Treatments on Stock Plants and Cutting Rooting of Three Cultivars of Ornamental Perennials	2
Willingness to Pay for Potting Mix Containing Eastern Redcedar Biochar under Alternative Information Sets	2
The Garden as Art, Hobby, and the Good Life	2
Consumer Purchase Likelihood of Landscape Management Pest Scouting Program	2
Growth and Nutrient Concentration of Lychee Grown on an Acid Ultisol	2
Effects of Multicropping Plastic Mulch on Soil Dynamics and Yield in Vegetable Production	2
Synchronized Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Black Cumin	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
Market Potential for Specialty Compost Produced from Wool Waste	2
Effect of Container Volume and Planting Density on Ginger and Turmeric Growth and Yield	2
Late-spring Turfgrass Establishment without Herbicides	2
Evaluation of Plant Growth and Flowering Performance of Florida Native and Non-native Ornamentals under Varying Irrigation	2
Autonomous Compared with Conventional Mower Use on St. Augustinegrass Lawn Quality	2
Flowers or Leaves? Assessing the Impact of Crape Myrtle Observation on the Physical and Mental Well-being of Senior Citizens	2
Demographic Analysis of the Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices by Professional Florists	2
Comparison of Automated Controller Settings for Irrigation and Fertilizer Needs of Potted Geranium	2
Effects of Cane Density on Plant Growth and Fruit Production in Floricane Raspberry in the Upper Northern Climate	2
Survey of Water Use and Management Practices on US Golf Courses from 2005 to 2024	2
Utilizing Silage Tarps, S-metolachlor, and Hand-Weeding for Weed Management in Transplanted Onions	2
Transplanting Root-bound Tomato Starts Using Methods with High Levels of Root Disturbance Offers No Advantages	2
Climate-ready Landscape Plants: Garden Roses Trialed at Reduced Irrigation Frequency in Utah, USA	2
Plant This Not That: A Tool for Improving Invasive Species Identification and Expanding the Use of Sustainable Alternatives in Florida, USA, Landscaping	2
Effects of Biochar and Fertilizer Source on Sweet Corn Production: Nitrogen Uptake, Biomass, Yield, and Quality across Two Contrasting Years—Part I	2
Pumpkin Cultivar Performance in the Southeastern United States	2
Comparison of Grafting and Budding Propagation Techniques for Cultivars of the North American Pawpaw	2
Novel Low Tunnel Coverings and Plant Type Affect Productivity of Day-neutral Strawberries	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
Psychophysiological and Psychological Responses of Teenage Students Conducting Computer Programming Activities Combined with Horticultural Activities	2
Moderate Increases in Substrate Packing Density Can Improve Petunia Root Development	2
Community Shade Tree Leaves: Beneficial Uses for Agriculture	2
Silage Tarps, in Combination with Roller-crimping or Mowing, Effectively Terminate a Cowpea Cover Crop	2
Evaluating the Fecundity of Rhamnus frangula (Glossy Buckthorn) Cultivars through Seed Yield, Seed Size, and Germination	2
Thirty-six Years of Award-winning Vegetable Publication Excellence in ASHS Journals	2