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Donna C Fare (PhD)
Floral and Nursery Plants Research
Research Horticulturist

Phone: (931) 815-5144
Fax: (931) 668-2985

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
An evaluation of yellow-flowering magnolias and magnolia rootstocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fare, D.C. 2016. An evaluation of yellow-flowering magnolias and magnolia rootstocks. HortTechnology. 27:291-295.
Shade periodicity affects growth of container grown dogwoods - (Proceedings)
Response of container-grown flowering dogwood cultivars to powdery mildew under sun/shade production and different fertilizer regimes - (Proceedings)
Response of yellow flowering magnolia varieties to powdery mildew, 2015 - (Other)
Baysal-Gurel, F., Fare, D.C., Liyanapathiranage, P. 2016. Response of yellow flowering magnolia varieties to powdery mildew, 2015. Plant Disease Management Reports. 10:007.
Response of container-grown flowering dogwood cultivars to sun/shade production regime, 2015 - (Other)
Baysal-Gurel, F., Fare, D.C. 2016. Response of container-grown flowering dogwood cultivars to sun/shade production regime, 2015. Plant Disease Management Reports. 10:005.
Response of crapemyrtle varieties to Cercospora leaf spot, 2015 - (Other)
Baysal-Gurel, F., Fare, D.C., Liyanapathiranage, P. 2016. Response of crapemyrtle varieties to Cercospora leaf spot, 2015. Plant Disease Management Reports. 10:006.
Evaluation of Camellias for zone 6b - (Proceedings)
Fare, D.C. 2015. Evaluation of Camellias for zone 6b. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 60:306-309.
Influence of shading on container-grown flowering dogwoods - (Proceedings)
Burrows, Matthew, W., Fare, D.C. 2015. Influence of shading on container-grown flowering dogwoods. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 60:11-18.
Seasonal flight activity and distribution of metallic woodboring beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) collected in North Carolina and Tennessee - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klingeman, William E, Hansen, Jason A, Basham, Joshua P, Oliver, Jason B, Youssef, Nadeer N, Swink, Whitney, Nalepa, Christine A, Fare, D.C., Moulton, K.J. 2015. Seasonal flight activity and distribution of metallic woodboring beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) collected in North Carolina and Tennessee. Florida Entomologist. 98(2):579-587.
Irrigation timing and volume affects growth of container grown maples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fare, D.C. 2014. Irrigation timing and volume affects growth of container grown maples. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 32:208-214.
Propagation container and timing of propagation affects growth and quality of oak seedlings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fare, D.C. 2013. Propagation container and timing of propagation affects growth and quality of oak seedlings. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 31:43-48.
Evaluation of spectral light management on growth of container-grown willow oak, nuttall oak and summer red maple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fare, D.C. 2012. Evaluation of spectral light management on growth of container-grown willow oak, nuttall oak and summer red maple. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 30:8-12.
A Comprehensive Evaluation of Yellow-flowering Magnolias - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fare, D.C. 2011. A Comprehensive Evaluation of Yellow-flowering Magnolias. The Journal of the Magnolia Society International. 90:13-29.
Evaluation of a single application of Neonicotnoid and multi-application contact insecticides for flatheaded borer management in field grown Acer rubrum L. cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, J.B., Fare, D.C., Youssef, N., Scholl, S., Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M., Moyseenko, J.J., Halcomb, M.A. 2010. Evaluation of a single application of Neonicotnoid and multi-application contact insecticides for flatheaded borer management in field grown Acer rubrum L. cultivars. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28(3):135-149.
Crapemyrtle genotype × environment interactions and trait stability for plant height leaf-out and flowering - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pounders Jr, C.T., Blythe, E.K., Fare, D.C., Knox, G.W., Sibely, J.L. 2010. Crapemyrtle genotype × environment interactions and trait stability for plant height leaf-out and flowering. HortScience. 45(2):198-207.
Inhibition of urediniospore germination Puccinia hemerocallidis by Bacto Agar and changes in percent germination and germ-tube elongation on agarose over time. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li., Y., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, M.T., Vito, L.M., Fare, D., Spiers, J.M., and Copes, W.E. 2009. Inhibition of urediniospore germination Puccinia hemerocallidis by Bacto Agar and changes in percent germination and germ-tube elongation on agarose over time. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 31:163-168.
Leafhopper control in filed-grown red maples with systemic insecticides - (Abstract Only)
Oliver, J.B., Fare, D.C., Ranger, C.M., Youssef, N.N., Scholl, S., Halcomb, M.A., Reding, M.E., Moyseenko, J.J. Leafhopper control in filed-grown red maples with systemic insecticides. Meeting Abstract.
Evaluation of Systemic Insecticides for Potato Leafhopper Control in Field-Grown Red Maple - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, J.B., Fare, D.C., Youssef, N., Halcomb, M.A., Reding, M.E., Ranger, C.M. 2009. Evaluation of Systemic Insecticides for Potato Leafhopper Control in Field-Grown Red Maple. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 27(1):17-23.
SPORE GERMINATION, INFECTION STRUCTURE FORMATION AND COLONY DEVELOPMENT OF ERYSIPHE PULCHRA ON DOGWOOD LEAVES AND GLASS SLIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Spore germination, infection structure formation and colony development of erysiphe pulchra on dogwood leaves and glass slides. Plant Disease 89:1301-1304.
Evaluation for Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Cornus Species and Hybrids Using a Leafy Disk Assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2007. Evaluation for Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Cornus Species and Hybrids Using a Leafy Disk Assay. Journal of Environmental Horticulture 25:131-133.
Microscopic and Macroscopic Studies of the Development of Puccinia hemerocallidis in Resistant and Susceptible Daylily Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2007. Microscopic and Macroscopic Studies of the Development of Puccinia hemerocallidis in Resistant and Susceptible Daylily Cultivars. Plant Disease. 91:664-668.
NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS LEVELS IN LEACHATE FROM CONTAINER-GROWN WILLOW OAK AND SWEETBAY MAGNOLIA - (Proceedings)
Fare, D. 2006. Nitrogen and phosphorus levels in leachate from container-grown willow oak and sweetbay magnolia. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 50:39-43.
Microscopic and Macroscopic Studies on Resistance Responses to Daylily Rust - (Proceedings)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2007. Microscopic and Macroscopic Studies on Resistance Responses to Daylily Rust. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 51:234-238.
Epidemiology of Powdery Mildew on Resistant and Susceptible Flowering Dogwood Cultivars - (Proceedings)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2007. Epidemiology of Powdery Mildew on Resistant and Susceptible Flowering Dogwood Cultivars. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 51:239-243.
Microscopic and Macroscopic Studies on the Development of Puccinia hemerocallidis in Resistance and Susceptible Daylily Cultivars - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2006. Microscopic and Macroscopic Studies on the Development of Puccinia hemerocallidis in Resistance and Susceptible Daylily Cultivars. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 95:S60.
Epidemiology of Powedery Mildew on Flowering Dogwood in Tennessee - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2006. Epidemiology of Powedery Mildew on Flowering Dogwood in Tennessee. Phytopathology 96:S186.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR HORTICULTURE CROP PRODUCTION, WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND WATER CONSERVATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owen, J.S., Albano, J.P., Warren, S.L., Bilderback, T.E., Fare, D.C., Klaine, S.J., Whitwell, T., Wilson, P., Yeager, T.H., Catanzaro, C.J. 2006. Environmental resource management for horticulture crop production, water quality protection and water conservation. American Phytopathological Society. 96:S147
LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT OF TREES TRANSPLANTED AS BALLED AND BURLAP OR BASE ROOT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fare, D. 2006. Landscape establishment of trees transplanted as balled and burlapped or bare root. J. of Arboriculture.
CONTAINER SIZE AND LINER SIZE EFFECTS ON GROWTH OF ACER RUBRUM L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fare, D. 2006. Container size and liner size effects on growth of red maple. J. Environmental Horticulture. 24:18-22.
Development of Erysiphe Pulchram, the Causal Agent of Powdery Mildew, on Leaf Disks of Susceptible and Resistant Flowering Dogwood (Cornus Florida) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2006. Component on Resistant to Powdery Mildew Caused by Erysiphe pulchra on Flowering Dogwood. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 28:71-76.
REBUD GERMINATION AFFECTED BY SEED TREATMENT - (Proceedings)
Fare, D. 2006. Redbud germination affected by seed treatment. Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 50:401-403.
RESISTANCE OF DAYLILY CULTIVARS TO RUST - (Proceedings)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2006. Resistance of daylily cultivars to rust. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings 50:275-277.
DEVELOPMENT OF POWDERY MILDEW ON RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE DOGWOOD CULTIVARS - (Proceedings)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2006. Development of powdery mildew on resistant and susceptible dogwood cultivars. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 50:247-250.
EFFECTS OF MEDIA AND PH ON UREDINIOSPORE GERMINATION AND GERM-TUBE ELONGATION OF PUCCINIA HEMEROCALLIDIS - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Effects of media and ph on urediniospore germination and germ-tube elongation of puccinia hemerocallidis. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting 95:S60.
COMPONENTS OF RESISTANCE TO POWDERY MILDEW IN FLOWERING DOWGOOD - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Components of resistance to powdery mildew in flowering dowgood. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting 95:S60.
INFECTION PROCESS OF ERYSIPHE PULCHRA ON FLOWERING DOGWOOD LEAVES AND GLASS SLIDES - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Infection process of erysiphe pulchra on flowering dogwood leaves and glass slides. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting 95:S61.
Resistance Reaction of Daylily Cultivars to Puccinia Hemerocallidis - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Reactions of Daylily Cultivar Varying in Disease Resistance to Puccinia Hemerocallidis. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 95:S61.
COMPONENTS OF RESISTANCE TO POWDERY MILDEW IN FLOWERING DOGWOOD - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Components of resistance to powdery mildew in flowering dogwood. Phytopathology. 95:S60.
Infection Process of Erysiphe Pulchra on Flowering Dogwood Leaves and Glass Slides - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Infection Process of Erysiphe Pulchra on Flowering Dogwood Leaves and Glass Slides. Phytopathology. 95:S61.
Resistance Reactions of Daylily Cultivars to Puccinia Hemerocallidis - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Resistance Reactions of Daylily Cultivars to Puccinia hemerocallidis. Phytopathology. 95:S61.
Effects of Media and PH on Urediniospore Germination and Germ-Tube Elongation of Puccinia hemerocallidis - (Abstract Only)
Li, Y.H., Windham, M.T., Trigiano, R.N., Fare, D.C., Spiers, J.M., Copes, W.E. 2005. Effects of Media and PH on Urediniospore Germination and Germ-Tube Elongation of Puccinia hemerocallidis. Phytopathology. 95:S60.
FERTILIZER SOURCE AFFECTS NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS LEVELS IN LEACHATE FROM CONTAINER GROWN QUERCUS PHELLOS L. AND MAGNOLIA VIRGINIANA L. - (Abstract Only)
Fare, D. 2005. Fertilizer source affects nitrogen and phosphorus levels in leachate from container-grown Quercus phellos L. and Magnolia virginiana L. HortScience. 40:1048.
LIVERWORT CONTROL IN CONTAINER GROWN NURSERY CROPS - (Proceedings)
Newby, A., Altland, J., Gilliam, C., Fare, D., Wehtje, G. 2004. Liverwort control in container grown nursery crops. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 49:396-400.
EFFECT OF BARE ROOT AND B&B HARVEST ON GROWTH AND ESTABLISHMENT OF LANDSCAPE SIZE TREES - (Proceedings)
Fare, D. 2004. Effect of bare root and B&B harvest on growth and establishment of landscape size trees. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 49:134-136.
SEED PROVENANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON GROWTH AND QUALITY OF QUERCUS PHELLOS L. AND Q SHUMARDII BUCK1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pounders, C., Fare, D.C., Cheatham, C. 2004. Provenance and production location affects growth and quality of Quercus phellos L. and Q. shumardii Buckl. seedlings. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 22(4):202-208.
COLLECTION OF ADULT FLATHEADED BORERS USING MULTICOLORED TRAPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, J., Fare, D.C., Youssef, N., Klengeman, W. 2004. Collection of adult flatheaded borers using multicolored traps. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings. 48:193-199.
CHEMICAL DEFOLIANTS ON BARE ROOT HARVESTED NURSERY CROPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, B., Fare, D.C., Deyton, D., Sams, C. 2004. Chemical defoliants on bare root harvested nursery crops. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings. 48:275-279.