Research Project: Water and Nutrient Management for Sustainable Production of Small Fruit and Nursery Crops

Location: Horticultural Crops Production and Genetic Improvement Research Unit

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Weighing lysimeters for measuring evapotranspiration and developing crop coefficients for trailing blackberry - (Proceedings)
Carroll, J., Orr, S.T., Davis, A.J., Strik, B.C., Bryla, D.R. 2024. Weighing lysimeters for measuring evapotranspiration and developing crop coefficients for trailing blackberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1388:191-196. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1388.29.

A review of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium nutrition in red raspberry and blackberry - (Proceedings)
Strik, B.C., Bryla, D.R., Davis, A. 2024. A review of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magnesium nutrition in red raspberry and blackberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1388: 323-329. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1388.47.

Calcium accumulation in developing fruits of raspberry and blackberry - (Proceedings)
Dias Da Silva, A., Orr, S.T., Kraft, M., Hardigan, M.A., Maupin, B., Pio, R., Bryla, D.R., DeVetter, L.W. 2024. Calcium accumulation in developing fruits of raspberry and blackberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1388:339-345. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2024.1388.49.

Nitrogen supply from soil organic matter: predictors and implications for recommended nitrogen application rates in northern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sloan, C., DeVetter, L.W., Griffin-LaHue, D., Benedict, C., Bryla, D.R., LaHue, G.T. 2024. Nitrogen supply from soil organic matter: predictors and implications for recommended nitrogen application rates in northern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 59(6):725-735. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17632-23.

Weather-based scheduling and pulse drip irrigation increase growth and production of northern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carroll, J.L., Orr, S.T., Retano, A., Gregory, A.D., Lukas, S.B., Bryla, D.R. 2024. Weather-based scheduling and pulse drip irrigation increase growth and production of northern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 59(5):571-577. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17527-23.

Applying boron by fertigation or as a foliar fertilizer is more effective than soil applications in northern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leon-Chang, D.P., Bryla, D.R. 2024. Applying boron by fertigation or as a foliar fertilizer is more effective than soil applications in northern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 59(5):565-570. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17461-23.

Sustainable nutrient water recovery by a hybrid electrodialysis (ED) - forward osmosis (FO) process for agricultural application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tran, Q., Garcia-Jaramillo, M., Schindler, J., Eness, A., Bryla, D.R., Patel, H., Navab-Daneshmand, T., Jin, X. 2024. Sustainable nutrient water recovery by a hybrid electrodialysis (ED) - forward osmosis (FO) process for agricultural application. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 12(2):112091. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.112091.

Water use by ‘Columbia Star’ trailing blackberry in western Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caroll, J.L., Orr, S.T., Davis, A.J., Strik, B.C., Bryla, D.R. 2024. Water use by ‘Columbia Star’ trailing blackberry in western Oregon. Irrigation Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-023-00912-4.

Feasibility of using pulse drip irrigation for increasing growth, yield, and water productivity of red raspberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carroll, J.L., Orr, S.T., Benedict, C.A., DeVetter, L.W., Bryla, D.R. 2024. Feasibility of using pulse drip irrigation for increasing growth, yield, and water productivity of red raspberry. HortScience. 59(3):332-339. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17467-23.

Pulsed drip irrigation increases growth and production of northern highbush blueberry and floricane-fruiting red raspberry on loam or silt loam soils - (Proceedings)
Carroll, J., Singh, S., Gregory, A., Retano, A., Orr, S.T., Benedict, C., Devetter, L., Peters, T., Bryla, D.R. 2023. Pulsed drip irrigation increases growth and production of northern highbush blueberry and floricane-fruiting red raspberry on loam or silt loam soils. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 1373:5-10. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1373.2.

Practices for increasing calcium content and improving fruit quality and shelf life of blueberries - (Proceedings)
Bryla, D.R., Orr, S.T., Devetter, L.W., Yang, W.Q. 2023. Practices for increasing calcium content and improving fruit quality and shelf life of blueberries. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 1381:309-316. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1381.40.

Hot mess: heatwaves effect on control release fertilizer longevity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nackley, L., McCauley, D., Scagel, C.F. 2023. Hot mess: heatwaves effect on control release fertilizer longevity. HortScience. 58(11):1459-1460. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17325-23.

Managing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in arid Columbia Basin vineyards of the Pacific Northwest United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schreiner, R.P., Moyer, M.M., East, K.E., Zasada, I.A. 2023. Managing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in arid Columbia Basin vineyards of the Pacific Northwest United States. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 74(1). Article 074002. https://doi.org/10.5344/ajev.2023.23005.

Going with the flow - (Trade Journal)
Keller, S., Sheridan, R., Dahms-May, S., Scagel, C.F., Nackley, L. 2023. Going with the flow. Digger. 67(4):41-44.

Managing nutrient inputs and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in vineyards - (Abstract Only)

The influence of nitrogen, potassium, and magnesium vineyard applications on vine nutrient status and productivity - (Abstract Only)

Temperature and fungicide sensitivity in three prevalent Phytophthora species causing Phytophthora root rot in rhododendron - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scagel, C.F., Weiland, G.E., Beck, B.R., Mitchell, J.N. 2023. Temperature and fungicide sensitivity in three prevalent Phytophthora species causing Phytophthora root rot in rhododendron. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-11-22-2670-re.

Agricultural water footprint for southern highbush blueberry produced commercially with drip irrigation and sprinkler frost protection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pannunzio, A., Holzapfel, E., Cirelli, A., Texeria, P., Souto, C., Bryla, D.R. 2023. Agricultural water footprint for southern highbush blueberry produced commercially with drip irrigation and sprinkler frost protection. Agricultural Sciences. 14(1):114-128. https://doi.org/10.4236/as.2023.141008.

Response of northern highbush blueberry to fertigation and granular applications of phosphorus fertilizers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leon-Chang, D.P., Bryla, D.R., Scagel, C.F. 2023. Response of northern highbush blueberry to fertigation and granular applications of phosphorus fertilizers. Acta Horticulturae. 1357:51-58. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1357.8.

Evaluating a surface energy balance model for partially wetted surfaces: Drip and micro-sprinkler systems in hazelnut orchards (Corylus avellana L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Souto, C., Lagos, O., Holzapfel, E., Ruybal, C., Bryla, D.R., Vidal, G. 2022. Evaluating a surface energy balance model for partially wetted surfaces: Drip and micro-sprinkler systems in hazelnut orchards (Corylus avellana L.). Water. 14(24). Article 4011. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14244011.

Influence of fertigation and granular applications of potassium fertilizer on soil pH and availability of potassium and other nutrients in a mature planting of northern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leon-Chang, D.P., Bryla, D.R., Scagel, C.F., Strik, B.C. 2022. Influence of fertigation and granular applications of potassium fertilizer on soil pH and availability of potassium and other nutrients in a mature planting of northern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 57(11):1377-1386. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16747-22.

Assessment of industry priorities and management practices on US-grown tea - (Abstract Only)
Chen, Y., Nakamoto, S.T., Spakes-Richter, B., Burnett, K.P., Colonna, A., Rathinasabapathi, S., Hardesty, S., Scagel, C.F., Gervay-Hague, J., Adelberg, J., Zhang, D., Beasley, J., Bi, G., Pemberton, B., Liu, Z. 2022. Assessment of industry priorities and management practices on US-grown tea. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.57.9S.S1.

Strategies to reduce supraoptimal temperatures in the root zone during field and containerized production of highbush blueberry in warm climates - (Proceedings)
Machado, R.M., Bryla, D.R., Correia, M. 2023. Strategies to reduce supraoptimal temperatures in the root zone during field and containerized production of highbush blueberry in warm climates. Acta Horticulturae. 1357:393-401. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1357.55.

Applying plant hydraulic physiology methods to inform irrigation of maples and oaks grown in oregon nurseries - (Abstract Only)
Keller, S., Scagel, C.F., Contreras, R., Nackley, L.L. 2022. Applying plant hydraulic physiology methods to inform irrigation of maples and oaks grown in oregon nurseries. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 57(9s).

Container type alters root structure and quality in Quercus spp - (Abstract Only)
Hartley, R., Scagel, C.F., Contreras, R., Nackley, L.L. 2022. Container type alters root structure and quality in Quercus spp. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.57.9S.S1.

Beneficial use of biostimulants in Northern highbush blueberry - (Proceedings)
Bryla, D.R., Vargas, O.L. 2023. Beneficial use of biostimulants in Northern highbush blueberry. Acta Horticulturae. 1357:44-50. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1357.7.

Nitrogen rate, irrigation frequency and volume differentially influence growth, flowering, and nutrient uptake of container-grown rhododendron during the following growing season - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bi, G., Scagel, C.F., Bryla, D.R. 2022. Nitrogen rate, irrigation frequency and volume differentially influence growth, flowering, and nutrient uptake of container-grown rhododendron during the following growing season. Horticulturae. 8(7). Article 647. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8070647.

Performance of taxonomically diverse native isolates of mycorrhizal fungi in symbiosis with young grapevines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schreiner, R.P., Tian, T. 2022. Performance of taxonomically diverse native isolates of mycorrhizal fungi in symbiosis with young grapevines. HortScience. 57(9):1135-1144. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16648-22.

Fertilize or supplement: The impact of nitrogen on vine productivity and wine sensory properties in Chardonnay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tian, T., Ruppel, M., Osborne, J., Tomasino, E., Schreiner, R.P. 2022. Fertilize or supplement: The impact of nitrogen on vine productivity and wine sensory properties in Chardonnay. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 73(3):148-161. https://doi.org/10.5344/ajev.2022.21044.

Biochar as an alternative soil amendment for establishment of northern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sales, B.K., Bryla, D.R., Trippe, K.M., Scagel, C.F., Strik, B.C., Sullivan, D.M. 2022. Biochar as an alternative soil amendment for establishment of northern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 57(2):277-285. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16257-21.

Assessing commercial and early-seral arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation to aid in restoring sagebrush steppe shrubs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prado-Tarango, D.E., Mata-Gonzalez, R., Hovland, M., Schreiner, R.P. 2021. Assessing commercial and early-seral arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation to aid in restoring sagebrush steppe shrubs. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 79:87-90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.08.001.

An energy balance model for predicting berry temperature and scheduling sprinklers for cooling in northern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, F., Bryla, D.R., Peters, T. 2021. An energy balance model for predicting berry temperature and scheduling sprinklers for cooling in northern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 56(4):447-453. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15459-20.

Nitrate uptake and transport properties of two grapevine rootstocks with varying vigor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossdeutsch, L., Schreiner, R.P., Skinkis, P.A., Deluc, L. 2021. Nitrate uptake and transport properties of two grapevine rootstocks with varying vigor. Frontiers in Plant Science. 11. Article 608813. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.608813.

Sensitivity of northern highbush blueberry cultivars to soil water deficits during various stages of fruit development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Almutairi, K.F., Bryla, D.R., Strik, B.C. 2021. Sensitivity of northern highbush blueberry cultivars to soil water deficits during various stages of fruit development. HortScience. 56(2):154-162. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15493-20.

Appropriate time of day to measure leaf and stem water potential in vineyards using vertical shoot positioning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tian, T., Schreiner, R.P. 2021. Appropriate time of day to measure leaf and stem water potential in vineyards using vertical shoot positioning. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 72(1):64-72. https://doi.org/10.5344/ajev.2020.20020.

Individual and combined use of sawdust and weed mat mulch in a new planting of northern highbush blueberry. II. Nutrient uptake and allocation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strik, B.C., Davis, A.J., Bryla, D.R. 2020. Individual and combined use of sawdust and weed mat mulch in a new planting of northern highbush blueberry. II. Nutrient uptake and allocation. HortScience. 55(10):1614-1621. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15271-20.

Nitrogen fertilization, container type, and irrigation frequency affect mineral nutrient uptake of hydrangea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, T., Bi, G., Zhao, X., Harkness, R.L., Scagel, C.F. 2020. Nitrogen fertilization, container type, and irrigation frequency affect mineral nutrient uptake of hydrangea. Water. 12(7). https://doi.org/10.3390/w12071987.

Individual and combined use of sawdust and weed mat mulch in a new planting of northern highbush blueberry I. impacts on plant growth and soil and canopy temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strik, B.C., Davis, A.J., Bryla, D.R., Orr, S.T. 2020. Individual and combined use of sawdust and weed mat mulch in a new planting of northern highbush blueberry I. impacts on plant growth and soil and canopy temperature. HortScience. 55(8):1280-1287. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15122-20.