Papers to be Presented (as of February 28, 2009)

American Society for Plasticulture – An Organization that Changed the Face of Modern Horticulture
W.J Lamont and M.D. Orzolek

Application of Titanium Dioxide-based Nano-particles in the Technological Development of Plastics for Agriculture
MA Waldo-Mendoza and JJ Olivera-Martinez

Agricultural Plastic Dilemma (The): Economics of Agricultural Plastic Recycling: A Manufacturer’s Perspective
Himanshu Pandya

Aquaponics Project
Gene Giacomelli

Biodegradeable Mulch Films
Sara Guerrini and Floriana Rangmind

Biodegradeable Plastic Mulch: Where do we stand?
Sara Guerrini and Floriana Rangmind

Black Plastic Mulch Recyling: Overview and Field Baling Experiences
John Wilhoit

Challenges and Triumphs of Farm High Tunnel
Bryan Butler and Mark Davis

Drip Irrigation of Onions in the San Joaquin Valley, CA
Don May and Blaine Hanson

Effect of Mulch Color on Thrips Population and Size and Quality of Sweet Onion
Timothy Elkner and Shelby Fleisher

Growing Clean Edible Ginger Seed by a Pot-in-pot Sub Irrigation Method
B.A. Kratky and C.C. Bernabe

High Tunnel System and Orchard Design Factors for Sweet Cherry Production
Gregory Lang

High Tunnels – Potential Economic Revitalization Tool for the Urban Environment
W.J. Lamont and M.D. Orzolek

Integrating Row Covers and Soil Amendments to Improve Organic Cucumber Production
Ajay Nair and Mathieu Ngouajio

Leveraging Wine Grape Stand Establishment Using Plasticulture Techniques
William H. Shoemaker

Manipulating Growth and Flowering of Chrysanthemums with Photoselective Shadecloths
Kent D. Kobayashi

Method to Predict Perimeter Melt Depth of Non-Recyclable Plastic Forced Through a Heated Die (A)
M. Lawrence, D. Buckmaster, R. Hedden and J. Garthe

Mulch Color Effect on Sweet Corn Growth, Maturity, & Ear Quality
H.G. Taber, M. Jordan and J. Conroy

New Tricks for Old Dogs? A Brief History of Plasticulture Use for Connecticut Tobacco
Tom Rathier

Nutrition Program for Vegetable Crops Being Grown on Raised Beds with Drip Irrigation
M. D. Orzolek

Plastofuel™ Update – The Right Fuel Right Now
James W. Garthe, P.E.

Preparing a Greenhouse to be Heated with Plastic Fuel
John J. Shea, Jr.

Production of Annual Day Neutral Strawberries Utilizing Plasticulture
Willie Lantz

Production of Organic Tomatoes in a High Tunnel System
Dr. Ron Goldy and Dr. Mathieu Ngouajio

Productive & Qualitative Evaluation of Hot Peppers Using Black and Clear Plastic Mulch
Qumer Iqbal, Muhammad Amjad, Khurrum Ziaf and Edward Ted Carey

Rediscovering the New Jersey Tomato Project
Peter Nitzsche, Jack Rabin, Michelle Infante-Casella, Wesley Kline, Willoiam Sciarappa, William Tietjen and William Hlubik

Research & Extension Priorities to Ensure Adaptation of High Tunnels & Biodegradable Plastic Mulch in the United States
Carol Miles, Annette Wszelaki, Curt Beus, Russell Wallace, Hector Saez, Andrew Corbin, Tom Walters, Karen K. Leonas, Marion Brodhagen, Douglas Hayes, and Debra Inglis

Row Covers in Strawberries
Barclay Poling

Season Extension of Techniques for Cucurbits Utilized by Southern NJ Vegetable Producers
Michelle Infante-Casella

Shading Increases Bell Pepper Yield Under Heat Stress Conditions in Georgia
Diaz-Perez, J.C., Boyhan, G. and Silvoy, J.

Sub-irrigating Crops with Roll-Out Plastic Tankis
B.A. Kratky, C.C. Bernabe, M.D. Orzolek and W.J. Lamont

Summary of Field Evaluation of Experimental Biodegradeable Mulch
Dan Gilliland and Mike Orzolek

Sure to Grow Growing Media: An Agricultural Revolution
Matthew J. Geschke

Use of Multi-bay High Tunnels for the Production of Coloured Pepper in Quebec
Sylvie Jenni, Martine Dorais, Sylvain Fortin, Jean-Francois Dubuc, Vicky Toussaint and Katrine A. Stewart