Abstracts published in conferences
2024 (25)
Colvard, A.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Designing & building a high-tech small-scale vertical farm for residences. Proceedings. 2024 AgTech Research and Extension for Emerging Undergraduates Program Presentation, Jul 25th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
Thompson, B.; Housley, M. J.; Qin, K.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Enhancing rose propagation using moisture sensor-controlled irrigation and LED supplemental lighting in greenhouses. Proceedings. 2024 AgTech Research and Extension for Emerging Undergraduates Program Presentation, Jul 25th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
Lariscy, E.; Housley, M. J.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Light intensity and composition for production of Catharanthus roseus in vertical farms as a source of biopharmaceuticals. Proceedings. 2024 AgTech Research and Extension for Emerging Undergraduates Program Presentation, Jul 25th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
Howell, E.; Housley, M. J.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Hydroponic system comparison for Catharanthus roseus production for extraction of biopharmaceutical secondary metabolites. Proceedings. 2024 AgTech Research and Extension for Emerging Undergraduates Program Presentation, Jul 25th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
Phan, P.;Housley, M. J.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Designing and building a high-tech small-scale vertical farm for residences. Proceedings. 2024 AgTech Research and Extension for Emerging Undergraduates Program Presentation, Jul 25th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
Finnell, N.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Developing low-cost residential vertical gardening system. Proceedings. 2024 AgTech Research and Extension for Emerging Undergraduates Program Presentation, Jul 25th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
McElhannon, D.; Nam, S.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Reducing energy costs in greenhouse supplemental lighting for basil production using “daily light integral carry-over” method. Proceedings. 2024 UGA CAES Young Scholars Program Presentation, Jul 12th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
Towner, M.; Rauf, H.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Evaluating growth responses of different lettuce cultivars under varying nutrient sufficiency ranges for sap analysis recommendations. Proceedings. 2024 UGA CAES Rising and Emerging Scholars Program Presentation, Jul 18th, 2024. Athens/GA, USA.
Locatelli, S.; Nicoletto, C.; Zanin, G.; Sambo, P.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Resistenza allo stress termico in piantine da vivaio tramite inoculo di funghi endofiti. Proceedings. II Convegno Nazionale di Orticoltura e Floricoltura. Jun 19th, 2024. Padova/Emilia Romana, Italy.
Peterson, B. J.; Burnett, S. E.; Hutchinson, J.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Peterson, A. J. 2024. Arduino Uno can reliably log substrate moisture from a bus of digital sensors and control a drip-irrigation system. HortScience 59(9): S217 (Abstr.). 2024 ASHS Annual Conference, Sep 25th, 2024. Honolulu/HI, USA.
Thompson, B.; Housley, M. J.; Qin, K.; Huber, A. C.; James, K.; Heavern, B.; Jensen, L.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Enhancing rose propagation using moisture sensor-controlled irrigation and LED supplemental lighting in greenhouses. HortScience 59(9): S190-S191 (Abstr.). 2024 ASHS Annual Conference, Sep 25th, 2024. Honolulu/HI, USA.
Qin, K.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Adjusting dissolved oxygen using an ozone generator in nutrient solution for optimized kale and arugula growth in hydroponics. HortScience 59(9): S512 (Abstr.). 2024 ASHS Annual Conference, Sep 25th, 2024. Honolulu/HI, USA.
Nam, S.; Yelton, M..; Haidekker, M.; Bastos, L. M.; Nambeesan, S.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Adjusting supplemental LED light intensities based on real-time chlorophyll fluorescence measurements in a greenhouse. HortScience 59(9): S332-S333 (Abstr.). 2024 ASHS Annual Conference, Sep 25th, 2024. Honolulu/HI, USA.
Housley, M. J.; Malladi, A.; Lessl, J.; Buel, R.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Enhancing monoterpene indole alkaloid production in Catharanthus roseus through controlled environment cultivation and hormone applications. HortScience 59(9): S404 (Abstr.). 2024 ASHS Annual Conference, Sep 25th, 2024. Honolulu/HI, USA.
Rauf, H.; Jackson, D.; Lessl, J.; Puebla, M. A.; Staha, J.; Toma, C.; Ames, Z. R.; Coolong, T.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Optimizing sampling methods for sap extraction to enhance plant nutrient analysis in CEA. HortScience 59(9): S238 (Abstr.). 2024 ASHS Annual Conference, Sep 25th, 2024. Honolulu/HI, USA.
Vieira, G. H. S.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Assessing water status in citrus plants using thermal imaging in greenhouses. HortScience 59(9): S184-S185 (Abstr.). 2024 ASHS Annual Conference, Sep 25th, 2024. Honolulu/HI, USA.
Nam, S.; Yelton, M..; Haidekker, M.; Bastos, L. M.; Nambeesan, S.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Controlling supplemental LED light intensities using a chlorophyll fluorescence-based biofeedback system in greenhouses. Proceedings. 2024 ISHS Light Symposium, May 10th, 2024. Seul, South Korea.
Nam, S.; Yelton, M.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Energy efficient supplemental lighting control using chlorophyll fluorescence. Proceedings. 2024 Auburn University Graduate Student Symposium, Apr 10th, 2024. Auburn/AL, USA.
Nieters, C. E.; Malladi, A.; Fisher, P. R.; Furlani, P. R.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Impact of light intensity on selecting optimal hydroponic nutrient solution management strategies in controlled environments. Proceedings. 2024 CEA Workshop Presented by Plenty & the University of Wyoming, Apr 24th, 2024. Laramie/WY, USA.
Maynard, R.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Lombardini, L. 2024. Performance of Matricaria recutita and Petroselinum crispum varieties in an indoor vertical hydroponic system. Proceedings. 2024 Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, Feb 3rd, 2024. Atlanta/GA, USA.
Rauf, H.; Coolong, T.; Ames, Z. R.; Lessl, J.; Jackson, D.; Puebla, M. A.; Staha, J.; Toma, C.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Sap analysis in CEA: Determining extraction methods for tomato, cucumber, and lettuce. Proceedings. 2024 Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, Feb 3rd, 2024. Atlanta/GA, USA.
Hutchinson, G.; Ames, Z. R.; Nemali, K.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Yield and resource utilization of hydroponic lettuce in response to diurnal intermittent fertigation. Proceedings. 2024 Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, Feb 3rd, 2024. Atlanta/GA, USA.
Hutchinson, G.; Ames, Z. R.; Nemali, K.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Hydroponic system selection affects yields and resource use efficiencies for greenhouse lettuce and arugula. Proceedings. 2024 Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, Feb 3rd, 2024. Atlanta/GA, USA.
Iradukunda, M.; van Iersel, M. W.; Seymour, L.; Lu, G.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Seedling vigor and germination rate of lettuce cultivars quantified using a simple and automated imaging technique. Proceedings. 2024 Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, Feb 3rd, 2024. Atlanta/GA, USA.
Volz, T.; Rodrigues, C.; Dunn, L. L.; Jackson-Davis, A.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2024. Bridging the gap: A comprehensive needs assessment survey to identify food safety knowledge gaps among indoor growers in the United States. Proceedings. 2024 Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, Feb 3rd, 2024. Atlanta/GA, USA.
2023 (24)
Rodrigues, C.; Volz, T.; Blanchard, C.; Dunn, L. L.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Jackson-Davis, A. 2023. Developing an engaging produce safety add-on training for soilless growing operations. Proceedings. 2023 National Food Safety Outreach Program (FSOP) Meeting, Tampa/FL, USA. URL: https://conference.ifas.ufl.edu/fsop/documents/FSOP-2023-Program-Book-Online.pdf.
Ferrarezi, R. S.; Qin, K.; Hazard, C.; Gatard, E.; Gastaldo, T. B.; Housley, M. J. (G); Nieters, C. E. (G); Mesquita, M. 2023. Airflow, fertilizer solution recipes, and calcium concentrations influence lettuce and spinach growth in an indoor vertical farm. HortScience 58(9): S224 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Hirst, A. K.; Anee, S. A.; Huber, A. C.; Housley, M. J.; Nieters, C. E.; Qin, K.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Beneficial microbes alleviate osmotic stress in lettuce and not pak choi in hydroponics. HortScience 58(9): S225 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Gallego, J. S. C.; van Iersel, M. W.; Peduzzi, A.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Lettuce biomass estimation and stress detection using multiple remote sensing technologies. HortScience 58(9): S84 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Neira, A. C. G.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Zambon; F. T.; Ritenour, M. A. 2023. Response of Huanglongbing-affected Valencia orange on three rootstocks under high-density planting. HortScience 58(9): S230 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Rauf, H.; Coolong, T.; Ames, Z. R.; Lessl, J.; Jackson, D.; Puebla, M. A.; Staha, J.; Toma, C.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Sap analysis in CEA: Determining extraction methods for tomato, cucumber, and lettuce. HortScience 58(9): S129 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Nieters, C. E.; Malladi, A.; Fisher, P. R.; Furlani, P. R.; Yelton, M.; Gilbert; M.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Waste not, want not: Strategies for managing hydroponic nutrient solutions in a vertical farm. HortScience 58(9): S128 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Nam, S.; Nambeesan, S. U.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Photosynthesis and physiological responses of lettuce in response to temperature, light intensities, and their interaction. HortScience 58(9): S203 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Palsha, P. L.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Anthocyanin and photosynthetic photon flux density: biomass accumulation in six different cultivars over a growing cycle. HortScience 58(9): S129 (Abstr.). 2023 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando/FL, USA.
Hutchinson, G.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. To leach or not to leach: Water management strategies for hydroponic strawberry production. Proceedings OS10-08: 138-139. 2023 GreenSys International Symposium, Cancun/Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Hutchinson, G.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Can they dig it? Hydroponic system comparison for greenhouse strawberry production. Proceedings OS14-03: 159-160. 2023 GreenSys International Symposium, Cancun/Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Persons, P. E.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Lettuce photosynthesis under semi-transparent solar cells. Proceedings OS07-04: 120. 2023 GreenSys International Symposium, Cancun/Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Mayorga, A. M.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Photosynthesis, transpiration and water use efficiency of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) under varying light intensities. Proceedings OS19-01: 183. 2023 GreenSys International Symposium, Cancun/Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Iradukunda, M.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Seedling vigor and germination rate of lettuce cultivars quantified using a simple and automated imaging technique. Proceedings OS15-03: 164. 2023 GreenSys International Symposium, Cancun/Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Nam, S.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. A chlorophyll fluorescence-based biofeedback system to optimize LED lighting: From seedling to harvest stage. Proceedings OS03-06: 102. 2023 GreenSys International Symposium, Cancun/Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Ferrarezi, R. S.; Nguyen, L. X.; Poole, S. D.; Housley; M. J.; Qin, K. 2023. Alternative substrates for arugula and lettuce production in greenhouses. Proceedings OS10-09: 139. 2023 GreenSys International Symposium, Cancun/Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Hirst, A. K.; Anee, S. A.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Beneficial microbes alleviate osmotic stress in lettuce and not pak choi in hydroponics. Proceedings. 2023 Swiss Cleantech Symposium, Athens/GA, USA.
Nguyen, L. X.; Poole, S. D.; Housley; M. J.; Qin, K. Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Alternative substrates for arugula and lettuce production in greenhouses. Proceedings. 2023 Swiss Cleantech Symposium, Athens/GA, USA.
Hutchinson, G.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Hydroponic system comparison for greenhouse strawberry production. Proceedings. 2023 Swiss Cleantech Symposium, Athens/GA, USA.
Gallegos, J. S. C.; Peduzzi, A.; van Iersel, M. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Lettuce biomass estimation and stress detection using multiple remote sensing technologies. Proceedings. 2023 Swiss Cleantech Symposium, Athens/GA, USA.
Rauf, H.; Lessl, J. T.; Jackson, D.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Sap analysis in CEA: Determining extraction methods for lettuce in a greenhouse and vertical farm. Proceedings. 2023 Swiss Cleantech Symposium, Athens/GA, USA.
Hirst, A. K.; Anee, S. A.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Beneficial microbes alleviate osmotic stress in lettuce and not pak choi in hydroponics. Proceedings. 2023 UGA CAES Undergraduate Symposium, Athens/GA, USA.
Nguyen, L. X.; Poole, S. D.; Housley; M. J.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Alternative substrates for arugula production in greenhouses. Proceedings. 2023 Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, Savannah/GA, USA.
Poole, S. D.; Nguyen, L. X.; Housley; M. J.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2023. Alternative substrates for lettuce production in greenhouses. Proceedings. 2023 Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference, Savannah/GA, USA.
2022 (9)
Zapien-Macias, J. M.; Castle, W. S.; Gmitter, F.; Grosser, J. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Rossi, L. 2022. The UF/IFAS IRREC Millennium Grove: A comprehensive field evaluation of grapefruit cultivars in the Indian River District. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. 135:46–52 (Abstr.). 2022 Florida State Horticultural Science (FSHS) Annual Conference, Sarasota/FL, USA.
Hirst, A. ; Anee, S. A.; Cassity-Duffey, K.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2022. Can beneficial microbes alleviate osmotic stress in hydroponics? HortScience 57(9): S53 (Abstr.). 2022 ASHS Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
Ferrarezi, R. S.; Mixon, J.; Gil, C.; Locatelli, G.; Castro, L. I. C.; Davis, D.; James, H. T.; King, C.; Ritenour, M.; Hossain, M.; Schumann, A. W.; Krajewski, A. 2022. Hand pruning and photoselective netting improve yield and quality of mandarins cultivated commercially under protective screen. HortScience 57(9): S17 (Abstr.). 2022 ASHS Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
Ferrarezi, R. S.; Gil, C.; Locatelli, G.; Vinces, R. A. C.; Davis, D.; Castro, L. I. C.; James, H. T.; King, C.; Hossain, M.; Ritenour, M. 2022. Irrigation and fertilization management for grapefruit cultivated under protective screen. HortScience 57(9): S17 (Abstr.). 2022 ASHS Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
Zambon, F. T.; Stover, E.; Ferrarezi, R. S.;Ritenour, M. 2022. Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus influenced the expression of conserved carbohydrate production genes. HortScience 57(9): S94 (Abstr.). 2022 v Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
Gonzalez Neira, A. C.; Zambon, F. T.; Ritenour, M.; Lange, J.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2022. Truck injection of Huanglongbing-affected grapefruit plants treated with a de-novo catalytic treatment. HortScience 57(9): S41-S42 (Abstr.). 2022 ASHS Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
Zambon, F. T.; Stover, E.; Gonzalez Neira, A. C.; Rosson, B.; Hodges, G.; Bournique, D.; Ferrarezi, R. S.;Ritenour, M. 2022. Large-scale field evaluation of grapefruit scion/rootstock combinations to identify potential tolerance against Huanglongbing HortScience 57(9): S203 (Abstr.). 2022 ASHS Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
Zapien-Macias, J. M.; Castle, W. S.; Gmitter, F.; Grosser, J. W.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Rossi, L. 2022. Field evaluation of the early performance of grapefruit, navel orange, and mandarin scions on a broad range of rootstocks in the Indian River District. HortScience 57(9): S95 (Abstr.). 2022 ASHS Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
Shafqat, W.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Rossi, L.; Kadyampakeni, D.; Morgan, K. T.; Ritenour, M. A.; Wright, A. L. 2022. High density planting and enhanced nutrition for HLB-affected grapefruit. HortScience 57(9): S205 (Abstr.). 2022 ASHS Annual Conference, Chicago/IL, USA.
2021 (11)
Hallman, L.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Wright, A. L.; Johnson, E. G.; Kadyampakeni, D.; Ritenour, M. A.; Rossi, L. 2021. Identification of fertilizer application method and rate for micronutrient uptake of HLB-affected grapefruits on Flatwood soils. HortScience 56(9): S52 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Santiago, J.; Guzman, S.; Kadyampakeni, D.; Williamson, J. G.; Sargent, S. A.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Rossi, L. 2021. Effects of fertilizer inputs on grapefruit root health. HortScience 56(9): S121 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Castro, L. I. C.; Vinces, R. A. C.; Locatelli, G.; Davis, D.; Gil, C.; James, H. T.; King, C.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2021. Irrigation management strategies to increase fruit yield and quality of grapefruit cultivated under protective screens (CUPS). HortScience 56(9): S220 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Ferrarezi, R. S.; James, H. T.; Gil, C.; Davis, D.; Locatelli, G.; Castro, L. I. C. 2021. Daily fertigation improves grapefruit fruit yield and quality cultivated under protective screens. HortScience 56(9): S221 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Gil, C.; Mixon, J.; James, H. T.; Castro, L. I. C.; Locatelli, G.; Davis, D.; King, C.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2021. Effect of photoselective netting on plant growth and fruit color ‘W. Murcott’ and ‘SugarBelle’ mandarins cultivated under protective screen (CUPS). HortScience 56(9): S7 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Neira, A. C. G.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Lin, X.; Hu, H.; Wang, X.; Huang, J.; Fan, G. 2021. Effect of substrate pH on nutrient absorption and rhizosphere microbiome in Huanglongbing-affected grapefruit trees. HortScience 56(9): S6 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Shafqat, W.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Jaskani, M. J.; Fatima, N.; Amen, R.; Al-Garalla, K. 2021. Effect of chemical fruit thinning on quality and profitability of ‘Kinnow’ mandarin. HortScience 56(9): S220 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Shafqat, W.; Soto, H.; Kadyampakeni, D.; Morgan, K. T.; Ritenour, M.; Rossi, L.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2021. Enhanced soil and foliar nutrient application increase yield on HLB-affected grapefruit trees in high-density planting. HortScience 56(9): S195 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Zambon, F. T.; Meadows, T. D.; Eckman, M. A.; Rodriguez, K. M. R.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2021. Automatic ebb-and-flow irrigation system accelerates the growth of citrus rootstock produced in cone-shaped containers and citruspots. HortScience 56(9): S219 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Zapien-Macias, J. M.; Spyke, P.; Castle, W. S.; Grosser, J. W.; Gmitter, F.; Stover, E.; Cave, R. D.; Ferrarezi, R. S. 2021. Comprehensive field study of new grapefruit and other scions for fresh citrus production on a broad range of rootstocks in the Indian River Citrus District. HortScience 56(9): S81 (Abstr.). 2021 ASHS Annual Conference, Denver/CO, USA.
Oliveira, H. F. E.; Campos, H. M.; Ferrarezi, R. S.; Mesquita, M.; Vale, L. S. R.; Machado, R. L. 2021. Agricultural performance of greenhouse cherry tomato under different volumetric soil water content. Proceedings (Abstr.). 5th CIGR International Conference. Québec, Canada.