CURRICULUM VITAE

Gladis Zinati
Rodale Institute
611 Siegfriedale Rd, Kutztown, PA 19530
Email: gladis.zinati@rodaleinstitute.org

COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP United States of America

EDUCATION
1997, Ph.D. in Soil Science - Soil Fertility, Michigan State University (MSU), East Lansing,
Michigan, U.S.A.
1986, M.S. in Crop Production Horticulture, the American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut,
Lebanon
1983, B.S. in Agricultural Sciences, the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
1983, Diploma of Agricultural Engineering, the American University of Beirut, Lebanon
HONORS AND AWARDS
2006, The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Blue Ribbon
Award. Certificate for the RCRE bulletin E-309 entitled Landscape and Ornamental
Plant Stress: Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management. 2006 - Educational Aids
Competition. Authored by Gladis Zinati, Ann B. Gould, Richard Buckley and Rich Obal
2005, Rutgers Research Council Award, Rutgers University, $1,700
1996, MSU Dissertation Completion Fellowship, MSU, $8,000
1992-1993, Recipient of the W. B. and Candace Thoman Foundation Fellowship to study issues
of food security, hunger, and poverty in developing countries, MSU, $2,500
1992, North Central Extension - Industry Soil Fertility Conference. Graduate Student Travel
Award. St. Louis, Mo, $500
1984-1986, The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Fellowship,
American University of Beirut, equivalent to $7,200
WORK EXPERIENCE
10/12 Present, Associate Research Scientist, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA
Responsibilities:
1- Co-lead on Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) research project in collaboration with
Rutgers University, funded by USDA-NIFA-OREI.
2- Conduct research on nutrient management for no-till organic corn production, in collaboration
with USDA and NCSU, funded by NRCS.
3- Write and submit grant proposals to funding agencies on organic production, recycled natural
material, compost and compost extract.
4- Compile research data and publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and trade articles.
5- Make presentations at local, regional and National conferences.

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05/12-10/12, Research Manager, Snyder Research Farm, Pottstown, NJ.

Responsibilities: Compile research and published literature on cover crops and leaf waste.
Prepare FOTG, facts sheets and bulletins on compiled information. Publish research data
information.
Accomplishments: Prepared a bulletin on summer cover crops and distributed to growers and
clientele at the USDA/NRCS workshop at Cape May, October 18, 2012.
Preparing a FORG for leaf waste.
03/12 04/12, Consultant, Curriculum Development, Burlington County College, NJ
Responsibilities: Develop curriculum for three horticultural courses: Nursery Management,
Greenhouse Management and Crop Production, and Vegetable and Crop Production.
Accomplishment: Developed the three horticultural courses for Burlington County College.
11/10- 10/11, Researcher in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers
University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
Responsibilities: Conduct research, compile and publish data on sustainable production of
agronomic and ornamental crops. Participate in the local, regional and national working
groups, make presentations at local, regional and national conferences. Develop
undergraduate course in nursery crop production.
Accomplishments: Carried out research studies use of biological practices for sustainable
production and management, organic vs. conventional corn/soybean. Analyzed research
data, prepared and published manuscripts in journals, mentored graduate students,
transferred research-based information to ornamental nursery industry and landscape
clienteles, served on national award committees, served on national horticultural working
groups, made presentations at local and national conferences. Developed undergraduate
course. Reviewed manuscripts for scientific journals. Coordinated publishing of seven
articles on climate change as a result of an organized National Colloquium held at the
American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) conference in 2010.
10/09- 10/10, Researcher and Lecturer, in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology,
Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, New
Brunswick, NJ
Responsibilities: Conduct research, compile and publish data on sustainable production of
ornamental crops. Apply for grants. Participate in the local, regional and national working
groups, make presentations at local, regional and national conferences.
Accomplishments: Conducted research on rooting media mixes and use of biological practices
for sustainable production and management. Analyzed research data, prepared and
published manuscripts in journals, mentored graduate students, transferred research-based
information to ornamental nursery industry and landscape clienteles, served on national
award committees, served on national horticultural working groups, attended and served on
the steering committee of multi-state project, made presentations at local and national
conferences. Reviewed manuscripts for scientific journals. Secured grant funding.
Organized a national colloquium on climate change at the American Society for
Horticultural Science (ASHS) conference in 2010.

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7/05-9/09, Lecturer and Extension Specialist in Nursery Crop Management in the

Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, School of
Environmental and Biological Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
Responsibilities: Assist nursery crop clientele, conduct research on nutrient and water
management for nursery crops. Participate in multistate projects.
Accomplishments: Initiated and developed research and Extension activities on nutrient and
water management for nursery crops grown in containers, transferred research-based
information to nursery industry and landscape clienteles, applied and granted funding for
research and extension activities, managed grant budgets, made presentations at national
meetings. Shared research-based information at Extension and State meetings, published
refereed manuscripts, bulletins and fact sheets. Received a Blue Ribbon Award at the
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASEBE) national conference
in 2006 for one of my published bulletins. Mentored postdoctoral associates, undergraduate
and graduate students. Organized workshops, moderated sessions, presented in symposium
at the ASHS and Water Quality national meetings. Served on a steering committee of a
multistate project, served as chair for the ASHS professional working groups. Reviewed
manuscripts for scientific journals.
9/02-6/05, Extension Specialist in Nursery Crop Management in the Department of
Extension Specialists, Rutgers University, School of Environmental and Biological
Sciences, New Brunswick, NJ
Responsibilities: Develop Extension and research program on nutrient and water management
for the nursery crop clientele.
Accomplishments: Initiated nursery program in the area of nutrient and water management,
conducted research on sustainable production of nursery crops in containers, applied and
granted funding for research and extension activities, managed grant budgets, presented
research results at professional conferences, presented Extension presentations and posters
at Extension meetings, published refereed manuscripts, bulletins and fact sheets, mentored
postdoctoral associates, undergraduate and graduate students, organized and moderated
workshops, and served as chair for the ASHS professional working groups. Reviewed
manuscripts.
01-02, Postdoctoral Research Associate and Research Manager for Florida Organics
Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE). University of Florida, Department of
Environmental Horticulture, Gainesville, FL
Responsibilities: Develop and manage research projects on recycling of waste materials and their
composting processes.
Accomplishments: Established research projects on uses of co-compost (sewage sludge +
municipal solid waste) for horticultural crop production. Assessed produced compost for
germination of vegetable seeds, conducted research and published a refereed manuscript on
uses of compost as alternative to synthetic fertilizer for parsley production. Presented
research results at scientific conferences, applied for grants, managed grant budgets, and
mentored undergraduate students on research projects related to compost bioassay.
98-01, Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Florida, Tropical Research and
Extension Center (TREC), Homestead, FL

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Responsibilities: Plan, develop, conduct and evaluate research on the 1) effect of using various
compost sources on accumulation of soil organic carbon, trace, and heavy metals in
calcareous soil in south Florida, and 2) effect of using cover crops, compost, and
solarization for sustainable production of vegetable and ornamental crops as alternative to
methyl bromide.
Accomplishments: Conducted research on the two major duties, published manuscripts,
presented at professional scientific conferences, collaborated on grants, managed grant
budgets, mentored high school students on scientific projects, co-organized field tours and
workshops.
90-95, Graduate Research Assistant, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI
Responsibilities: Assist my advisor and the team in preparing reports, collecting and analyzing
data, and harvesting research plots. Conduct my Ph.D. research.
Accomplishments: Assisted my advisor and the team on research projects. Conducted my Ph.D.
research on nitrogen fertilization for sugar beet production, presented my research data to
the sugar beet industry and at scientific conferences, and published my research.
92, Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Responsibilities: Teach the laboratory class for CSS 430 (Soil Fertility and Fertilizers), prepare
projects for students, grade student exams, and occasionally teach lectures.
Accomplishments: Taught laboratory class for CSS430, prepared 5 projects (4 students/project),
evaluated and graded projects, graded student exams, taught couple lectures on nitrogen
fertilization and its management in agriculture.
88-89, Department Head, Research and Development, Comptoir Agricole du Levant,
Zalka, Lebanon
Responsibilities: Manage the overall activities of the department, supervise agriculture engineers
across Lebanon, train new agriculture engineers, review and analyze cost of production
surveys, write annual report, assess new crop varieties for their production suitability,
collaborate with researchers from AUB and the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP).
Accomplishments: Managed all activities of the department, supervised nine agricultural
engineers, trained three agricultural engineers, assessed potato varieties for Lebanese
market, evaluated fertilizer treatments on various crops, wrote the annual report, evaluated
all surveys collected on all commodities grown in Lebanon on cost of production and their
contribution to the economy. Collaborated with faculty at the American University of
Beirut and wrote report to the UNDP representative on the contribution of agricultural
commodities to the gross national product (GNP).
JOB-RELATED TRAINING COURSES/WORKSHOPS
- Online Organic Gardening Course, Cornell University, NY, January 1st March 31, 2012.
- Online and Hybrid Learning Workshop, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, Jan.12,
2012.
- Three-day training course on Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal Associations,
University of Florida, McCarty Hall B; Room 3096, Gainesville, Florida, July 13-15, 2009.

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JOB-RELATED SKILLS
Computer software MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Sigma Plot, SAS statistical package, and
Photoshop
Equipment and tools Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analyzer, pH and EC meters, SPAD-502
meter, ECHO Soil Moisture Sensor, Refractometer, and Mass
Spectrometer.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
American Society of Agronomy and Soil Science Society of America (ASA, SSSA )
American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
American Society for Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) until 2008
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Professional Services and Appointments
Multi-State Projects
NC_Temp 1186- currently known as NCDC216: Water Management and Quality for
Ornamental Crop Production and Health (member of steering committee and wrote part of
the project proposal, 2008-present)
WERA058: Production, Transition Handling, Reestablishment of Perennial Nursery Stock
(member, 2008)
SERA017: Organization to Minimize Phosphorus Losses from Agriculture (member, 2008)
Old_SERA 017: Minimizing Agricultural Phosphorus Run-off Losses for Protection of the
Water (member, 2008)
S1014: Mineral Controls on P Retention and Release in Soils and Soil Amendments (S280)
(member, 2007- 2008)
Program, Symposia, Workshop and National Committees
2011, Member, Outstanding Extension Educator Award Committee, the American Society for
Horticultural Science (2011-2013)
2011, Member, Cross Commodity Publication Award Committee, the American Society for
Horticultural Science (2011-2013)
2010, Chair, Water Utilization Management (WUM) Working Group, the American Society for
Horticultural Science (2009-2010)
2010, Organizer of the WUM Colloquium titled: Water Management and Plant Performance in
a Changing Climate the American Society for Horticultural Science WUM Working
Group, Desert Palms, CA, August 2010
http://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2010/webprogram/Session2151.html
2009, Chair of the American Society for Horticultural Science Nursery Crops (NUR) Working
Group (2008-2009)

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2009, Organizer of the NUR Workshop titled: Managing and Thriving in Tough Times, When
Every Dime Counts! the American Society for Horticultural Science NUR Working
Group, St. Louis, MO, July 2009
2008, Chair-elect, the Water Utilization Management (WUM) Working Group, the American
Society for Horticultural Science
2007, Chair-elect, the Nursery Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural Science
(2007-2008)
2007, Secretary, Water Utilization Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural
Science (2007-2008)
2007, Co-coordinator, the 2007 Nursery Crops Workshop- Nursery Crops Working Group, the
American Society for Horticultural Science
2006, Secretary, the Nursery Crops Working Group, the American Society for Horticultural
Science (2006-2007)
2004, Program Committee Member, North East Branch, the American Society of Agronomy,
NEBASA Annual Meeting
2003, Chair of the American Society for Horticultural Science Waste Utilization in Horticulture
Working Group
2003, Organizer of Workshop titled: Development of Composting Technology for a Better
Environment and Horticulture the American Society for Horticultural Science,
Providence, RI, 2003
2002, Member of the Scientific Board, Compost Science & Utilization (2002-2006).
2002, Moderator of session 3 presentations at The International Horticultural congress (IHC),
Sustainable Agriculture Symposium (S10), Toronto, Canada
2001, Chair of the American Society for Horticultural Science Weed and Pest Management
Working Group (2001-2002)
2001, Organizer of Workshop titled: Pest Management during Transition from Conventional to
Organic Production the American Society for Horticultural Science, Sacramento, CA
2001, Scientific Committee Member and Session Organizer at The International Horticultural
congress (IHC), Sustainable Agriculture Symposium (S10), (2001-2002)
Ad hoc Manuscript Reviewer
Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 1 manuscript (2012)
Soil & Sediment Contamination, an International Journal, 6 manuscripts (2007-2012)
Geoderma, 4 manuscripts (2006-2012)
HortScience, 13 manuscripts (2003-2012)
Compost Sci. Utili., 15 manuscripts (2002-2012)
HortTechnology, 6 manuscripts (2002-2010)
Applied Clay Science, 1 manuscript (2009)
Irrigation Science, 1 manuscript (2009)
Bioresource Technology, 2 manuscripts (2009-2010)
Waste Management, 1 manuscript (2007)
Scientia Horticulturae, 2 manuscripts (2007-2008)
Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology, 1 manuscript (2006)
J. Soil and Water Conservation, 1 manuscript (2006)
Environmental Research, 1 manuscript (2005)
J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. (JASHS), 4 manuscripts (2004-2005)
J. Environ. Pollution, 2 manuscripts (2004-2005)
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J. Environ. Management, 1 manuscript (2004)

J. Veg. Crop Prod., 1 manuscript (2004)
Acta Hort. 16 manuscripts (2002-2003)
Adv. Environ. Res., 1 manuscript (2002)
J. Soil Sci. Soc. Amer. (SSSAJ), 2 manuscripts (2001)
Grant Proposal Reviewer
2009, Sigma Delta Epsilon/ Awards for Graduate Women in Science, Graduate Women in
Science Organization, Department of Geology & Geophysics, University of WisconsinMadison (I grant)
2004, CSREES-USDA 2005. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) (1 grant)
2004, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (CUAES) and Cornell Cooperative
Extension Call for integrated pre-proposals addressing improved land use management (4
grants)
2004, CSREES-USDA 2004 National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
Watershed Processes and Water Resources, on Vegetative Buffer Strips Effectiveness (1
grant)
Online Course Evaluation
2006, SARE National Agriculture Course Sustainable Agriculture: Basic Principles and
Concept Overview, Mississippi Extension Service, June 5, 2006.
University Committees
2007-2008, Faculty Advisor, The American-Lebanese Student Association, Rutgers University
2006, Member and Co-Organizer. Planting the Seeds Committee
20022004, Chair, Rutgers Nursery Crops Working Group (RNC-WG), conducting business
meetings, workshops, grant proposals, and publishing articles
2003 2005, Member, EcoComplex Greenhouse Advisory Committee
2004, Member, Rutgers University, Impervious Cover Working Group
2003, Member. Department of Agriculture Jersey Fresh Working Group. Provide
recommendations on standards for Jersey Fresh standards for floriculture and nursery
plants
2000- 2001, Representative, University of Florida- Social committee
1994-1998, Representative of international students at MSU in the MSU Health Insurance
Advisory Committee. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
1992-1993, Coordinator of "Hunger Meal" A Thoman Fellowship program to increase the
awareness of local the community towards global hunger and resource distribution.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
1992-1996, Coordinator, Lebanese Student Club, Michigan State University East Lansing,
Michigan
1992-1996, Representative, University Apartment Residence Council, Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
1991-1992, President, Graduate Student Organization, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences,
Michigan State University East Lansing, Michigan

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GENERAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING INTERESTS

Soil, crop, nutrient, and water management for vegetables, small fruits, nursery and landscape
plants, bioenergy crops, agronomic, and medicinal crops.
My research interests include:
- Developing sustainable and organic production systems that integrate nutrient, water, and pest
management practices through plant selection, use of biological and natural amendments (e.g.
mycorrhizal fungi, cover crops, compost, minerals, and clay), and an efficient irrigation
system.
- Increasing soil carbon sequestration through reduced to no-tillage systems and use of recycled
natural material to build up organic matter.
- Using tools and technologies that extend off-season crop production and improve nutrient and
water use and efficiency, reduce runoff, cost of production, and plant stress.
My Teaching interests include:
Teaching/Co-teaching courses in Organic and Sustainable Crop Production, Garden Science,
Vegetable Production and Management, Greenhouse Production and Management, Plants and
The Environment, Herbs and Medicinal Plants, Plant Propagation, Nursery Production and
Management, Nutrient and Water Management, and Soil-Plant Interaction.
My Extension and adminstrative interests include:
- Serving as an educator for the public and scientific community by providing leadership in
determining needs, establishing priorities, as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating
educational programs and activities.
- Facilitating the application of research-based knowledge by stakeholders and agricultural
clientele.
- Serving as an administrator for projects, securing budgets for applied research and Extension
activities, and organizing educational conferences/meetings that include industry clientele and
specialists.
- Coordinating activities between organizations, institutions, and the public at national and
international levels.
GRANTS
2012-2015 USDA/NIFA/Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI).
Whole farm organic management of BMSB and endemic pentatomids. PI with Jeff
Moyer and subcontractor with Anne Nielsen at Rutgers University, Total of
$2,672,327, subaward: $233,875
2010-2014 USDA/NIFA/Special Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). Integrated management of
zoosporic pathogens and irrigation water quality for a sustainable green industry
(Collaborator with Chuanxue Hong, Gary Moorman, John Lea-Cox, David Ross,
Kevin Boyle, Michael Stanghellini, Warren Copes, Boris Vinatzer), $2,729,649

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The American Society for Horticultural Science. Organizing a Colloquium titled:

Water Management and Plant Performance in a Changing Climate for The
American Society for Horticultural Science - Water Utilization and Management
(WUM) Working Group, Desert Palms, CA, August 2010, $3,000
2008-2009 North East Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NE-SARE). Lowinput management practices for container ericaceous nursery crops PI, $9,916
2008
Competitive Hatch project: Evaluating amendments and organic fertilizers for
nursery nutrient crop management, PI, $5,000
2008
Multistate Research Project, S1014, "Mineral Controls on P Retention and Release
in Soils and Soil Amendments (S280), PI, $5,000
2008
In-Kind Gift. Harrells Fertilizer Company, $60
2007-2010 North East Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NE-SARE). An
integrated approach to developing nutrient management schemes for containergrown nursery Crops. PI, $106,562
2007
Extension for the NJAES Program Enhancement Grants Initiative: a grant proposal
submitted by the Rutgers Nursery Crops Working Group (RNCWG). Development,
implementation and support of an integrated crop management program for New
Jerseys nursery industry. PI, $10,000
2007
In-Kind Gift. Overdevest Nurseries, $1,000
2007
In-Kind Gift. Centerton Nurseries, $400
2007
In-Kind Gift. Johnsons Farms, $300
2007
In-Kind Gift. Harrells Fertilizer Company, $150
2006
Horticulture Program Enhancement Grants (HPEG) Initiative. Development of
nutrient management program using riparian buffers for New Jerseys nursery
operations, Second Year, PI, $15,000
2006
Hatch Project: Nutrient and water management program for nursery industry in
New Jersey, PI. $2,000
2006
Grant-in-Aid. New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA). PI, $5,000
2006
In-Kind Gift. Johnsons Farms, $5,000
2005
Grant-in-aid. New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA). PI,
$10,000
2005
Horticulture Program Enhancement Grants (HPEG) Initiative. Development of
nutrient management program using riparian buffers for New Jerseys nursery
operations, PI, $15,000
2005
Rutgers Research Council. Mechanisms for nitrate and phosphorus retention on
mineral surface. PI, $1,700
2004-2006 NJAES Program Enhancement Grants Initiative: a grant proposal submitted by the
Rutgers Nursery Crops Working Group (RNCWG). Development, implementation
and support of an integrated crop management program for New Jerseys nursery
industry. PI, $105,000
2004
In-Kind Gift. Overdevest Nurseries, $7,209
2004
NJAES Research Equipment grant. Integrated crop management for ornamental
nursery operations in New Jersey. PI, $8,278
2004
Grant-in-aid. New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA). PI, $5,000.
2004
Hatch Project: Nutrient and water management program for nursery industry in
New Jersey, PI, $2,000

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2003

2003
2001-2003

2001-2002

2000-2001

2000-2001

2000-2001
2000-2001

1999-2000
1999-2000

NJAES Rapid Response Grant Initiative. Capture and Recycle Water Systems:
Current use and factors affecting disease development in nursery crops irrigated by
recycled water in New Jersey. PI, $8,000
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Department of Extension Specialists. A two-day
workshop on nutrient and water management of nursery crops in New Jersey. PI,
$5,275
Hatch Project: Nutrient and water management program for nursery industry in
New Jersey, PI, $1,500
USDA-ARS, Alternative to methyl bromide program. Integrated production
system(s) for eggplant/watermelon in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan,
$51,253
Compost amended soils for enhanced quality and timing of specialty cut flower
production. University of Florida, Center for Natural Resources-Biomass Program,
UF/IFAS, Co-PI with E. R. Emino and R. Schoellhorn, $4,000
USDA-ARS, Alternative to methyl bromide. Effects of cultural practices, organic
amendments and fumigants on tomato production. Field demonstration and
validation program in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, $32,124
South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District (SDSWCD), Florida. Floodtolerant cover crops to enhance vegetable production systems for the Frog Pond.
Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, W. Klassen, D. Sear, and A. A. Abdul-Baki, $16,188
Florida Tomato Committee. Evaluating approaches for weed and nematode control
for tomato production in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan, $9,200
USDA-ARS, Alternative to methyl bromide program. Integrated production
system(s) for eggplant/watermelon in south Florida. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan,
$19,289
Plantation Medicinals, Inc. Developing technology for improving and accelerating
germination of herbs.: Co-PI with H. H. Bryan and Y. C. Li , $29,000
Plantation Medicinals, Inc. Developing technology for improving and accelerating
germination of herbs. Co-PI with H. H. Bryan and Y. C. Li, $25,000

PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapter
Zinati, G. M. 2005. Nursery Management. In: Cultivating Peace of Mind: A Nursery Producer's
Guide to Managing Risk, Risk Management Education for Farmers, Published by USDA.
Available at the USDA National Agricultural Library.
Refereed Journal Articles
Note: For articles preceded by an asterisk (*), senior author was a postdoctoral associate in my
research program
Zinati, G.M., J. Dighton, and A. J. Both. 2011. Fertilizer, irrigation and natural ericaceous root
and soil inoculum (NERS): Effects on container-grown ericaceous nursery crop biomass, tissue
nutrient concentration, and leachate nutrient quality. HortScience 46(5):799-807.

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Zinati, G.M. 2011. Water management and plant performance in a changing climate:
Introduction to Colloquium. HortScience 46(2):152-154.
*Shuai, X., and G.M. Zinati. 2009. Surface charge and adsorption of humic acid and phosphate
on goethite. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 73: 20132020.
Mylavarapu, R.S., and G.M. Zinati. 2009. Improvement of soil properties using compost for
optimum parsley production in sandy soils. Scientia Horticulturae, 120(3): 426-430.
Zinati, G.M., D. R. Christenson and D. Harris. 2007. Estimation of field N mineralization from
laboratory incubation for sugar beet production in Michigan. Commun. Soil Sci. Plant Anal.
38:1-16.
*Ullah, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2006. Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions from riparian
forests exposed to prolonged nitrogen runoff. Biogeochemistry 81:253-267.
*Yu, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2006. Physical and chemical changes in container media in response to
bark substitution for peat. Compost Science & Utilization 14(3):222-230.
Zinati, G.M. 2005. Compost in the 20th Century: A tool to control plant diseases in ornamental
and vegetable crops. HortTechnology 15(1):61-66.
Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li, H.H. Bryan, R.S. Mylavarapu and M. Codallo. 2004. Distribution and
fractionation of phosphorus, cadmium, nickel and lead in calcareous soils amended with
compost. J. Environmental Science and Health Part B, 39(1):209-223.
Zinati, G.M. 2002. Introduction. The Weed Control and Pest Management Workshop.
HortTechnology 12(4):588-589.
Zinati, G.M. 2002. Transition from conventional to organic farming systems: I. challenges,
recommendations and guidelines for pest management. HortTechnology 12(4):606-610.
Zinati, G.M. 2002. Transition from conventional to organic farming systems: II. Summary of
discussion session and recommendations for future research. HortTechnology 12(4):611-612.
Zinati, G.M., Y. C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 2001. Accumulation and distribution of copper, iron,
manganese and zinc in calcareous soil amended with compost. J. Environmental Science and
Health Part B, 36(2):229-243.
Zinati, G.M., D. R. Christenson and D. Harris. 2001. Temporal and spatial distribution of 15N
tracer and temporal pattern of N uptake by sugarbeet from various depths. Commun. Soil Sci.
Plant Anal. 32(9&10):1445-1456
Zinati, G.M., Y. C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 2001. Utilization of compost increases organic carbon
and its humin, humic and fulvic acid fractions in calcareous Soil. Compost Science & Utilization
9(2):156-162.

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Bryan, H.H., A. A. Abdul-Baki, J. Reeves III, L. Carrera, W. Klassen, G.M. Zinati and M.
Codallo. 2001. Perennial Arachis spp. as a multipurpose living mulch, ground cover and forage.
J. Veg. Crop Prod. 7 (2):113-136.
Abdul-Baki, A.A., H. H. Bryan, G.M. Zinati, W. Klassen, M. Codallo and N. Heckert. 2001.
Biomass yield and flower production in sunn hemp: Effect of cutting the main stem. J. Veg. Crop
Prod. 7(1):83-104.
Refereed Articles -Work In Progress
Zinati, G.M. and J. Dighton. Fertilizer type and natural mycorrhizae type increase plant biomass
and mycorrhizal colonization of nursery plants (In Preparation)
Zinati, G.M., Joe Heckman, and Mark Vodak. Nutrient uptake and removal by Christmas tree at
harvest (In preparation)

REFEREED ABSTRACTS
Zinati, G. and J. Dighton. 2011. Natural soil inoculum benefits woody perennial growth and
minimizes nutrient leaching in plant nurseries. Soil Ecology Society meeting in Plymouth, UK
Sept 14 16, 2011.
Zinati, G.M. 2010. Managing the rooting environment to optimize water and nutrient
management in ornamental production. Abstract Proceedings of the 2010 National Water Quality
Conference, Hilton Head, SC.
Zinati, G.M. and J. Dighton. 2009. Integration of natural mycorrhizae in production of
container-grown nursery crops. HortScience 44(4):1063-1064.
Zinati, G.M., J. Dighton, and A. Gould. 2009. Substrate media, fertilizer rate, and mycorrhizal
inoculum source affect azalea plant root mycorrhizal colonization and severity of Phytophthora
Cinnamomi infection. HortScience 44(4):1064.
Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van
Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water
management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. HortScience 44(4):11881189.
Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van
Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water
management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. Abstract Proceedings of the
2009 National Water Quality Meeting, St. Louis, MO.

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Zinati, G. M. and J. Dighton. 2008. Impact of fertilizers on ornamental nursery plant growth and
mycorrhizal colonization. (abstract) Proceedings, ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual
Meetings, Houston, TX. Available at:
http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2008am/webprogram/Paper45690.html
Zinati, G.M. 2008. Application position of zeolite affects nursery plant biomass. HortScience 43
(4): 1128.
Zinati, G.M., John Dighton, Rich Obal, Jim Johnson, Jerry Frecon, and Carl Nordstrom. 2008.
Effects of fertilizers and naturally-occurring mycorrhizae on sustainable production of nursery
crops. HortScience 43 (4): 1126.
Zinati, G. M., J. Dighton, and A.J. Both. 2007. Fertilizer, irrigation and mycorrhizal effects on
container-grown nursery crop biomass accumulation and leachate nutrient content. HortScience
42(4): 862.
Zinati, G.M. 2007. Container substrates that improve water retention and quality of leachates.
HortScience 42(4): 839.
Pratap Manyamgari, Amarender S. Reddy, and G.M. Zinati. 2007. Effect of preharvest
micronutrient foliar sprays on postharvest vase life of gladiolus (Gladiolus grandiflorus).
HortScience 42(4): 906.
Zinati, G.M., P. Oudemans, A. Gould and R. Mylavarapu. 2007. Capture and recycle runoff:
water quality assessment. Proceedings of the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah,
GA.
Zinati, G. M. 2007. Rutgers University nursery management program: Research and Extension.
Proceedings of the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah, GA.
Zinati, G.M. 2006. Evaluation of container media and cyclic irrigation on Ilex x meserveae
growth and nutrient concentration in leachates. HortScience. 41(4):977.
Zinati, G.M. 2006. Substrate media and fertilizer source affect nitrogen and phosphorus levels
in leachate from container-grown Shasta daisy. HortScience 41(4):1055.
Shuai X. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Effect of phosphate and humic acid adsorption on surface
charge of goethite. CD. In 2005 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Salt Lake City, UT.
Ullah, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions from riparian forest
soils exposed to chronic mineral nitrogen loading. In 2005 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Salt Lake
City, UT.
Zinati, G.M., R.S., Mylavarapu, P. Oudemans, and A. B. Gould. 2004. Nutrient loading in
runoff and recycling water of nursery operations. CD. In 2004 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA,
Seattle, WA.

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Yu, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Physical and chemical properties of various containerized
substrate mixes. CD. In 2004 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Seattle, WA.
Yu, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Sorption and desorption of phosphorus in various mixes in
containerized substrate media. CD. In 2004 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Seattle, WA.
Zinati, G. M. 2003. Nutrient and water management program for nursery operations in
Jersey. CD. In 2003 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Denver, CO.

New

Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu and J. Sanchez. 2003. Nutrient management using compost. CD.
In 2003 Agronomy Abstracts. ASA, Denver, CO.
Zinati, G.M. 2003. Compost: A tool for disease suppression. HortScience 38:745-746.
Zinati, G.M. 2003. Research and Extension program for nursery management in New Jersey.
HortScience 38:760.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, R. McSorley and R.S. Mylavarapu. 2002. Sustainable cropping
systems for tomato production in south Florida. Presented at the 26th International Horticultural
Congress. Toronto, Canada, August 13-17, 2002.
Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. 2002. Effect of co-compost on sandy soil properties for specialty
cut-flower production. In 2002 S. Branch, Am. Soc. Hort. Sci. Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb. 2002.
Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. 2002. Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence
(FORCE): Research and education programs for Florida. In Abstracts of technical papers, 2002
Annual Meeting, S. Branch, ASA, Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb, 2002.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2001. Degradation of sunn hemp and its effect
on soil organic carbon. In 2001 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Charlotte, NC.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, R. McSorley and A. A. Abdul-Baki. 2001. Utilization of cover crops,
compost and plastic mulch as alternative to methyl bromide for watermelon production in south
Florida. HortScience, 36(3): 560.
Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu, Y.C. Li, H. H. Bryan, B. Basti and M. Codallo. 2000. Temporal
variation of microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen under various cover crops. p. 248. In 2000
Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Minneapolis, MN.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y. C. Li. 2000. Enhancing germination of purple coneflower
(Echinacea angustifolia) using stratification, salt priming and biostimulants. HortScience,
35:504.
Bryan, H.H., A.A. Abdul-Baki, L. Carrera, G.M. Zinati, and W. Klassen. 2000. Selecting
rhizoma peanuts (Arachis glabrata, Benth.) for living mulch in vegetable production in Florida.
HortScience, 35:507.

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Abdul-Baki, A. A., H.H. Bryan, G.M. Zinati, W. Klassen, M. Codallo and N. Heckert. 2000.
Cutting the main stem of sunn hemp plants increased flower production. HortScience, 35:471.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, A. A. Abdul-Baki and W. Klassen. 1999. Cover crop mulches for
tomato production in south Florida as an alternative to methyl bromide. HortScience, 35:551.
Zinati, G.M, Y.C. Li, H. H. Bryan and A. A. Abdul-Baki. 1999. Nitrogen mineralization and
volatilization dynamics in calcareous soil under cover crop in a tomato production field. p. 235.
In 1999 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Salt Lake City, UT.
Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Distribution and fractionation of phosphorus and
trace metals in soils amended with composts. p. 193. In 1998 Agronomy abstracts. ASA,
Baltimore, MD.
Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Accumulation and fractionation of organic matter
in soils amended with composts. p. 237. In 1998 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Baltimore, MD.
Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1996. Estimating N loss under sugarbeet. p. 252. In 1996
Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Indianapolis, IN.
Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of nitrogen fertilizer needs for sugarbeet. p.
259. In 1995 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, St. Louis, MO.
Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of cumulative N mineralization in the field
from a laboratory incubation study. Am. Soc. Agron. Abstr. St. Louis, MO, Agronomy Abstracts,
page 259.
Zinati, G.M., D. Harris and D.R. Christenson. 1994. Distribution of applied 15N and its uptake
by sugarbeet from various depths. p. 303. In 1994 Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Seattle, WA.
Christenson, D. R. and G.M. Zinati. 1991. Nitrogen uptake by sugar beets from various depths
in Soil. p. 66. In 1991 Sugarbeet Technol. Abstracts. Am. Soc. Sugar Beet Technol. Monterey,
CA.
Non-Refereed Journal Articles (SNA, trade magazines, proceedings, reports and bulletins, fact
sheets, and newsletters)
SNA and Trade Magazines
Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van
Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A New Multistate Group for Water
management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. SNA.
Zinati, G.M. 2004. Weathering the Cold. American Nurseryman. 199 (7):29-35.
Zinati, G.M. 2000. Finding alternative to methyl bromide. BioCycle, 41(8):66-67.

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Klock-Moore, K. A., G. E. Fitzpatrick and G.M. Zinati. 2000. Compost use in container
production of ornamental horticulture crops. BioCycle 41 (11): 58-60.
Proceedings
Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van
Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water
management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. The 2009 USDA-CSREES
National Water Quality Conference Proceedings, St. Louis, MO.
Zinati, G.M., P. Oudemans, A. Gould, and R. Mylavarapu. Capture and recycle runoff: Water
quality assessment. The 2007 USDA-CSREES National Water Conference Proceedings,
Savannah, GA, January 31, 2007.
http://www.usawaterquality.org/conferences/2007/abstract_index.html
Zinati, G.M. Rutgers University Nursery Management Program: Research and Extension. Poster
Presentation at the 2007 USDA-CSREES National Water Conference, Savannah, GA, January
30, 2007. http://www.usawaterquality.org/conferences/2007/abstract_index.html
Bertschinger, L., J.D., Anderson, N., de Groot, D., Granatstein, R., Habib, K., Mullinix, D.,
Neilsen, F., Pomares Garca, F.P. Weibel, and G. Zinati, 2004. Conclusions from the 1st
symposium on sustainability in horticulture and a declaration for the 21st century. Acta Hort.
(ISHS)638: 509-512. http://www.actahort.org/books/638/638_65.htm
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and M. Codallo. 2002. Solarization and additives as an alternative to
methyl bromide for field bedding plant production. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. Vol. 115:123-127.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2002. Methyl bromide alternative tactics for
vegetable production in south Florida. FACTS Proc. 2001:33-36.
Zinati, G.M. and H.H. Bryan. 2001. Solarization of spent media in plastic bags and organic
amendments for the production of bedding plants. Proc. Fla. State Hort. Soc. Vol. 114: 258-262.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 2000. Stratification enhances germination of purple
coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) and St. Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum) seeds. Proc.
Fla. State Hort. Soc. Vol. 113:172-174.
Zinati, G.M. and H.H. Bryan. 2000. Solarization of recycled potting media for ornamental
production. Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and
Emissions Reductions. Orlando, FL, Nov 6-9, 2000.
Fact Sheets and bulletins
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Zinati, G.M., A. B. Gould, R. Buckley, and R. Obal. 2006. Landscape and ornamental plant
stress: factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and management. Rutgers Cooperative Research and

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Extension Bulletin E309, 6pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E309 (Won a

national award).
Zinati, G.M.** and X. Shaui. 2005. Management of iron in irrigation water. Rutgers Cooperative
Research and Extension Fact sheet FS516, 4pp.
http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=FS516
Zinati, G.M.** 2005. Irrigation management options for containerized-grown nursery crops.
Rutgers
Cooperative
Research
and
Extension
Bulletin
E302,
8pp.
http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E302
Zinati, G.M.** 2005. Nutrients and nutrient management for containerized nursery crops.
Rutgers
Cooperative
Research
and
Extension
Bulletin
E303,
10pp.
http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E303
Zinati, G.M.** 2005. Pest and pest and pesticide management practices in nursery operations
E299, 7pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=E299
Zinati, G.M. 2005. Pot-in-pot nursery production system: What you need to know before
establishment. Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Fact sheet FS519, 4pp.
http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=FS519
Zinati, G.M. 2004. Management recommendations on cold hardiness and dehardening for
container-grown nursery crops. Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension Fact sheet FS528,
4pp. http://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.asp?pid=FS528
Zinati, G.M. and R. P. Rice, Jr. 2000. Evaluation of tomato cultivars produced in unheated
plastic houses. University of Florida Experiment Station bulletin, Vol. 1, pp. 1-10.
Newsletters (New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA) and Plant and Pest
Advisory)
Zinati, G.M. 2007. Management of nursery plants using mycorrhizae. NJNLA Newsletter 5(4):
7.
Zinati, G.M. and John Dighton. 2007. Managing nursery crops using mycorrhizae: the
underground helpers. Plant & Pest Advisory-Landscape, Nursery & Turf edition 13(16):4-5.
Zinati, G.M. 2007. An integrated approach to developing nutrient management schemes for
container-grown nursery crops. Plant & Pest Advisory-Landscape, Nursery & Turf edition
13(16):5.
Zinati, G.M. 2007. Updates on research and extension activities of nursery management
program. NJNLA Newsletter 5(3):10.
Zinati, G.M. 2006. Updates on research and extension activities of nursery management
program. NJNLA Newsletter 4(3):10.

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Zinati, G.M. and A. B. Gould. 2006. Plan ahead for better management of landscape and
nursery plants. NJNLA Newsletter 4(2):7.
Zinati, G.M. and A. B. Gould. 2006. Plan ahead for better management of landscape and
nursery plants. Plant & Pest Advisory-Landscape, Nursery & Turf edition 12(2):1-2 (adapted
from NJNLA Newsletter 4(2):7.
Zinati, G.M. 2006. Iron in Irrigation Water and Methods of Control. NJNLA Newsletter 3(3):7.
Zinati, G.M. 2005. Managing pests and pesticides in nursery operations. NJNLA Newsletter
3(2):11 and 15.
Zinati, G.M. 2005. Suppression of root diseases with compost. NJNLA Newsletter 3(1):9.
Zinati, G.M. 2004. Announcement. NJNLA Newsletter 2(3):7.
Zinati, G.M. 2004. Phytophthora ramorum (Pr) also known as Sudden Oak Death, leaf blight,
dieback and stem canker. NJNLA Newsletter 2(2):7-8.
Zinati, G.M. 2003. Tips on best management Practices (BMPs) for field grown nursery
production. NJNLA Newsletter 1 (3):11-12.
Zinati, G.M. 2003. Guidelines on best management practices (BMPs) for container grown
nursery production. NJNLA Newsletter 1(3):12.
Orton, E. R. - G.M. Zinati. 2003.
NJNLA Newsletter 1(2):6.

RED BEAUTY

Holly introduced by NJAES/Cook College.

Reports
Zinati, G.M. 2009. Development of low-input nutrient management program for containergrown nursery crops. Second Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College, Rutgers
University.
Zinati, G.M. 2008. Development of low-input nutrient management program for containergrown nursery crops. First Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College, Rutgers
University.
Zinati, G.M. 2007. Development of nutrient management program using riparian buffers for
New Jersey nursery operations. Second Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College,
Rutgers University.
Zinati, G.M. 2006. Development of nutrient management program using riparian buffers for
New Jersey nursery operations. First Year Annual Report to Daniela Sharma, Cook College,
Rutgers University.

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Zinati, G.M. 2005. Development, implementation and support of an integrated crop

management program for New Jerseys nursery industry. Second Year Annual Report to the
Executive Deans Office, Cook College, Rutgers University.
Zinati, G.M. 2004. Development, implementation and support of an integrated crop
management program for New Jerseys nursery industry. Annual Report to the Executive Deans
Office, Cook College, Rutgers University.
Zinati, G.M. 2003. A two-day workshop on nutrient and water management of nursery crops in
New Jersey. Annual Report on DES Grant Initiative, Department of Specialists, Rutgers
University.
Zinati, G.M., E.R. Emino and D. McConnell. 2003. Research and education programs at
UF/IFAS on composting waste streams for Florida. Annual Report. University of Florida.
Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan and Y. C. Li. 1999. Developing technology for improving and
accelerating germination of herbs. One year Achievement Report, February 1999. Plantation
Medicinals, Inc., 4p.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 1998. Developing technology for improving and
accelerating germination of herbs. Report October 1998. Plantation Medicinal Inc., 16p.
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 1998. Developing technology for improving and
accelerating germination of herbs. Report May 1998. Plantation Medicinal Inc., 24p.
Christenson, D.R., C.E. Bricker, L.F. Siler, G.M. Zinati, M. B. Butt. 1993. Soil fertility and
management for sugar beet production. Annual Report to Michigan Sugar Company and Monitor
Sugar Company. 22p.
Christenson, D.R., C.E. Bricker, L.F. Siler, G.M. Zinati, M. B. Butt. 1992. Soil fertility and
management for sugar beet production. Annual Report to Michigan Sugar Company and Monitor
Sugar Company, 22p.
Christenson, D.R., C.E. Bricker, R. Schmenk and G.M. Zinati. 1991. Soil fertility and
management for sugarbeet production. Annual Report to Michigan Sugar Company and Monitor
Sugar Company, 14p.
PRESENTATIONS AT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
Zinati, G. and J. Dighton. 2011. Natural soil inoculum benefits woody perennial growth and
minimizes nutrient leaching in plant nurseries. Soil Ecology Society meeting in Plymouth,
United Kingdom, Sept 14 16, 2011
Zinati, G.M. 2010. Water management and plant performance in a changing climate:
Introduction to colloquium. Presented at the American Society for Horticultural Science Water
Utilization and Management Working Group Colloquium, Desert Palms, CA, August 4th, 2010

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Zinati, G.M. 2010. Managing the rooting environment to optimize water and nutrient
management in ornamental production. Presented at the 2010 National Water Quality
Conference, Symposium S1, Hilton Head, SC, February 22, 2010, available online on website
link: http://www.usawaterquality.org/conferences/2010/symposia.html#1
Zinati, G. M. and J. Dighton. 2009. Integration of natural mycorrhizae in production of
container-grown nursery crops. Presented at the 2009 ASHS Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO
July 28, 2009 (presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference)
Zinati, G. M., J. Dighton, and A. Gould J. 2009. Substrate media, fertilizer rate, and mycorrhizal
inoculum source affect azalea plant root mycorrhizal colonization and severity of Phytophthora
cinnamomi infection. Presented at the 2009 ASHS Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO July 28,
2009 (presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference)
Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van
Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water
management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. Presented at the 2009 ASHS
Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO July 28, 2009
Fernandez, T.R., J. Lea-Cox, G. Zinati, C. Hong, R. Cabrera, D. Merhaut, J. Albano, M. van
Iersel, T. Yeager, and D. Buhler. 2009. NCDC216: A new multistate group for water
management and quality for ornamental crop production and health. Presented at the 2009
National Water Quality Meeting, St. Louis, MO
Zinati, G.M. 2008. Application position of zeolite affects nursery plant biomass. Presented at the
2008 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, July 23, 2008. (presentation was selected for
podcast recording at ASHS conference)
Zinati, G.M., John Dighton, Rich Obal, Jim Johnson, Jerry Frecon, and Carl Nordstrom. 2008.
Effects of fertilizers and naturally-occurring mycorrhizae on sustainable production of nursery
crops. Presented at the 2008 ASHS Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, July 23, 2008.
(presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference)
Zinati, G.M., J. Dighton, and A.J. Both. 2007. Fertilizer, irrigation and mycorrhizal effects on
container-grown nursery crop biomass accumulation and leachate nutrient content. Presented at
the 2007 ASHS Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, July 17, 2007
Zinati, G.M. 2007. Container substrates that improve water retention and quality of leachates.
Presented at the Nursery Crop Workshop (NCW)-2007): Water Conservation Practices for
Nursery Crop Production, ASHS Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, July 19, 2007.
(presentation was selected for podcast recording at ASHS conference)
Zinati, G.M., P. Oudemans, A. Gould and R. Mylavarapu. 2007. Capture and Recycle Runoff:
Water Quality Assessment. Presented at the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah,
GA

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Zinati, G.M. 2007. Rutgers University Nursery Management Program: Research and Extension.
Presented at the 2007 National Water Quality Meeting, Savannah, GA
Zinati, G.M. 2006. Substrate media and fertilizer source affect nitrogen and phosphorus levels
in leachate from container-grown Shasta daisy. Presented at the 2006 ASHS Annual Meeting,
Louisiana, New Orleans
Zinati, G.M. 2006. Evaluation of container media and cyclic irrigation on Ilex x meserveae
growth and nutrient concentration in leachates. Presented at the 2006 ASHS Annual Meeting,
Louisiana, New Orleans
Shuai X. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Effect of phosphate and humic acid adsorption on surface
charge of goethite. Presented at the 2005 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Salt Lake City, UT
Ullah, S. and G.M. Zinati. 2005. Denitrification and nitrous oxide emissions from riparian forest
soils exposed to chronic mineral nitrogen loading. Presented at the 2005 Agronomy Meeting,
ASA, Salt Lake City, UT
Zinati, G.M., R.S., Mylavarapu, P. Oudemans, and A. B. Gould. 2004. Nutrient Loading in
Runoff and Recycling Water of Nursery Operations. Presented at the 2004 Agronomy Meeting,
ASA, Seattle, WA
Yu,S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Physical and chemical properties of various containerized
substrate mixes. Presented at the 2004 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Seattle, WA
Yu,S. and G.M. Zinati. 2004. Sorption and desorption of phosphorus in various mixes in
containerized substrate media. Presented at the 2004 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Seattle, WA
Zinati, G.M. 2003. Nutrient and water management program for nursery operations in New
Jersey. Presented at the 2003 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Denver, CO
Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu and J. Sanchez. 2003. Nutrient management using compost.
Presented at the 2003 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Denver, CO
Zinati, G.M. 2003. Compost: A tool for disease suppression. Presented at the 2003 ASHS
Meeting, Providence, RI
Zinati, G.M. 2003. Research and Extension program for nursery management in New Jersey.
Presented at the 2003 ASHS Meeting. Providence, RI
Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan, R. McSorley and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2002. Sustainable cropping
systems for tomato production in south Florida. Presented at The 26th International Horticultural
Congress. Toronto, Canada, August 13-17, 2002
Zinati, G.M. and E. R. Emino. 2002. Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence
(FORCE): research and education programs on composting waste streams for Florida. Presented

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at the International Symposium on Composting and Compost Utilization, Columbus, OH, May
6-9, 2002
Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan and R. S. Mylavarapu. 2001. Degradation of sunn hemp and its effect
on soil organic carbon. Presented at the 2001 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Charlotte, NC
Zinati, G.M., H. H. Bryan, R. McSorley and A. A. Abdul-Baki. 2001. Utilization of cover crops,
compost and plastic mulch as alternative to methyl bromide for watermelon production in south
Florida. Presented at the 2001 ASHS Meeting, Sacramento, CA
Zinati, G.M., R.S. Mylavarapu, Y.C. Li, H.H. Bryan, B. Basti and M. Codallo. 2000. Temporal
variation of microbial biomass carbon and nitrogen under various cover crops. p. 248. Presented
at the 2000 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Minneapolis, MN
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan and Y.C. Li. 2000. Enhancing germination of purple coneflower
(Echinacea angustifolia) using stratification, salt priming and biostimulants. Presented at the
2000 ASHS Meeting, Orlando, FL
Bryan, H.H., A.A. Abdul-Baki, L. Carrera, G.M. Zinati, and W. Klassen. 2000. Selecting
rhizoma peanuts (Arachis glabrata, Benth.) for living mulch in vegetable production in Florida.
Presented at the 2000 ASHS Meeting, Orlando, FL
Abdul-Baki, A.A., H.H. Bryan, G.M. Zinati, W. Klassen, M. Codallo and N. Heckert. 2000.
Cutting the main stem of sunn hemp plants increased flower production. Presented at the 2000
ASHS Meeting, Orlando, FL
Zinati, G.M., H.H. Bryan, A.A. Abdul-Baki and W. Klassen. 1999. Cover crop
mulches for tomato production in south Florida as an alternative to methyl bromide. Presented at
the 1999 ASHS Meeting, Minneapolis, MN
Zinati, G. M., Y.C. Li, H.H. Bryan and A.A. Abdul-Baki. 1999. Nitrogen mineralization and
volatilization dynamics in calcareous soil under cover crop in a tomato production field. p. 235.
Presented at the 1999 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Salt Lake City, UT
Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Distribution and fractionation of phosphorus and
trace metals in soils amended with composts. Presented at the 1998 Agronomy Meeting, ASA,
Baltimore, MD
Zinati, G.M., Y.C. Li and H. H. Bryan. 1998. Accumulation and fractionation of organic matter
in soils amended with composts. p.237. Presented at the 1998 Agronomy Meeting, ASA,
Baltimore, MD
Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1996. Estimating N loss under sugarbeet. Presented at the 1996
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Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of nitrogen fertilizer needs for sugarbeet.
Presented at the 1995 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, ASA, St. Louis, MO
Zinati, G.M., D.R. Christenson. 1995. Prediction of cumulative N mineralization in the field
from a laboratory incubation study. Presented at the 1995 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, ASA, St.
Louis, MO.
Zinati, G.M., D. Harris and D.R. Christenson. 1994. Distribution of applied 15N and its uptake
by sugarbeet from various depths. Presented at the 1994 Agronomy Meeting, ASA, Seattle, WA
Christenson, D.R. and G.M. Zinati. 1991. Nitrogen uptake by sugar beets from various depths
in Soil. Presented at the 1991 Am. Soc. Sugar Beet Technol. Monterey, CA
PRESENTATIONS AT REGIONAL CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA
Zinati, G.M. 2011. Managing Container Media Mixes to Optimize Water and Nutrient
Management. Presented at the 2011 Long Island Horticulture Conference, Holiday Inn,
Ronkonkoma, NY. Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, January 28,
2011
Zinati, G.M. 2008. Nutrient management in container-grown nursery crops. Presented at the
2008 Long Island Horticulture Conference, Holiday Inn, Ronkonkoma, NY. Sponsored by
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Suffolk County, January 30, 2008
Zinati, G.M. 2004. Water and nutrient management for nursery operations. Presented at the
regional NEBASA/SSSA. Bordentown, NJ, July 14, 2004
Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. 2002. Effect of co-compost on sandy soil properties for specialty
cut-flower production. In 2002 S. Branch, Am. Soc. Hort. Sci. Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb. 2002
Zinati, G.M. and E.R. Emino. Florida Organics Recycling Center for Excellence (FORCE):
Research and education programs for Florida. In Abstracts of technical papers, 2002 Annual
Meeting., S. Branch, ASA, Orlando, FL. 2-5 Feb, 2002
Zinati, G.M. 2001. Overview on the alternatives to methyl bromide for vegetable production in
south Florida. Alternative to Methyl Bromide Symposium. Presented at the Annual Meeting of
the Soil and Crop Fl. Soc., Hutchinson Island, FL, June 10-12, 2001
INVITED AND STATEWIDE PRESENTATIONS
Differences in nutritional, pest, and environmental damage to rhododendrons. Presented at the
American Rhododendron Society, Park Ridge, NJ. Sponsored by the Tappan Zee Chapter,
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Management of nursery plants using mycorrhizae. Presented at the South Jersey Landscape
Conference and Nursery Growers Meeting, Massos Crystal Manor, Glassboro, NJ, December 3,
2008
Effects of fertilizers and naturally-occurring mycorrhizae on sustainable production of nursery
crops. Presented at the Nursery Meeting at Cream Ridge, NJ, August 28, 2008
Future trends in producing nursery crops. Presented at the Hands-on Workshop: Future trends in
nursery crop production-using natural mycorrhizae, Millville, NJ, June 25, 2008
Updates on research and extension activities: Related to the development of nutrient
management practices for container-grown crops using naturally-occurring mycorrhizal fungi.
Presented at the South Jersey Nursery Growers Meeting, Millville, NJ, February 29, 2008
Mycorrhizae in the landscape. Presented at the Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute.
Angelonis Ceder Gardens, Hamilton, NJ, February 20, 2008
The benefits and uses of mycorrhizae in Christmas trees: Ways to increase survival in plantings.
Presented to Christmas tree growers at the New Jersey Christmas Tree Growers Association
Winter Conference, Clinton, NJ, January 26, 2008
The contribution of mycorrhizal fungi in sustainable landscaping. Presented at the 2008 NJNLA
Trade Show - Educational Session, Somerset, NJ, January 17, 2008
Challenges and management of ornamental plant nutrition. Presented to Master Gardeners at the
First Regional MG Conference, Roseland, NJ, December 5th, 2007
Nursery crop nutrient management: Mycorrhizal associations. Presented at the Annual Nursery
Growers Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, November 13, 2007
Updates on research work done at Overdevest Nurseries and Cream Ridge. Presented at twilight
meeting arranged by Sun Gro Horticulture, Maple Nurseries, Cumberland, NJ, October 19, 2007
Plant evaluation of SARE 2007 Project. Presented to the New Jersey nursery growers, Cream
Ridge, NJ, October 9th, 2007
Integration of mycorrhizae in nutrient management schemes for nursery crops. Presented at the
Annual Nursery Meeting, Cream Ridge, NJ, August 16, 2007
Plant nutrition. Presented at the American Rhododendron Society, Park Ridge, NJ. Sponsored by
the Tappan Zee Chapter, March 24, 2007
Updates on research and extension activities. Presented at the NJNLA Annual Technology
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Avoid stressing your plants. Presented at the 2007 Central Turf & Ornamental Institute, Freehold
Gardens Hotel, NJ, February 7, 2007
Avoid common nursery and landscape problems by keeping healthy plants. Presented at the
Central Landscape and Ornamental Institute and 2007 NJNLA Trade Show, Somerset, NJ,
January 17, 2007
Plant nutrition. Presented at the North Jersey Master Gardener Meeting, New York State Park,
NJ, November 29, 2006
Plant nutrition. Presented at the North Jersey Master Gardener Meeting, Essex County, Roseland,
NJ, November 28, 2006
How do fertilizers affect nursery crop production and sustainability of your operation? Presented
at the Annual Nursery Growers Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, November 1st, 2006
Container media and nutrient management for container-grown nursery crops. Presented at the
2006 Greenhouse, Tunnel and Nursery Workshop, RAREC, Bridgeton, NJ, Sept 28, 2006
Irrigation management for nursery crops. Presented at the 2006 Greenhouse, Tunnel and Nursery
Workshop, RAREC, Bridgeton, NJ, Sept 28, 2006
Overwintering nursery crops. Presented at the 2006 Greenhouse, Tunnel and Nursery Workshop,
RAREC, Bridgeton, NJ, Sept 28, 2006
Field demonstration to nursery growers and members of NJNLA on mycorrhizae, fertilizer and
irrigation research results. Presented at the Fruit and Ornamental Research and Extension Center,
Cream Ridge, NJ Sept 21, 2006
Does it matter what type of fertilizer and substrate medium you use for growing nursery crops?
Presented at the 2006 Cream Ridge Nursery Research and Extension Meeting, Fruit and
Ornamental Research and Extension Center Cream Ridge, NJ August 17, 2006
Updates and future research and extension activities to NJNLA Board Members. Presented at the
NJNLA Board Meeting, Bordentown, NJ, June 22, 2006
Controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) for nursery crops: Are they all the same? Presented at the
2006 Twilight Nursery Insect Control Meeting, Maple Valley Nursery, Rosenhayn, NJ, May 24,
2006
Managing off-site nursery runoff with riparian forest buffers, Presented at the 2006 Spring
Twilight Nursery Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, March 7, 2006
Updates on research and Extension activities. Presented at the NJNLA Annual Technology
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Plant Nutrition. Presented at the North Jersey Master Gardener Meeting, Roseland, NJ,
November 16, 2005
Plant stresses and things you can do to help prevent them. Presented at the Annual Nursery
Growers Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, November 1st, 2005
Advancements in New Jerseys nursery management program. Presented at the Cream Ridge
Nursery Research and Extension Meeting, Fruit and Ornamental Research and Extension Center
Cream Ridge, NJ, August 24, 2005
Field demonstration of pot-in-pot research experiment. Presented at the Urban Ecology Teacher
Workshop, Fruit and Ornamental Research Center, Cream Ridge, NJ, June 30, 2005
BMPs for nursery operations. Presented at the Annual Twilight Fruit, Vegetable and Flower
Meeting, Mahwah, NJ, April 27, 2005
Cyclic irrigation and substrate media mixes for pot-in-pot nursery production. Presented at the
Cream Ridge Nursery Research and Extension Meeting, Fruit and Ornamental Research and
Extension Center, August 12, 2004
Updates on research and Extension activities in nursery management program. Presented at the
NJNLA South Chapter Meeting, RCR&E office, Cumberland, NJ, March 31, 2004
Current BMPs implemented in Nursery Operations of NJ. Presented at the NJNLA 2004 Trade
Show, January 29, 2004
Hands on tools for measuring and monitoring of container substrate media parameters. Presented
at the NJNLA 2004 Trade Show, January 29, 2004
How do water and nutrient management impact your nursery operation. Presented at the Annual
Nursery Growers Meeting, RCE Cumberland County, November 12, 2003
Key nutrients get into water resources (N-P-K), and researching the impact of nursery practices
on water quality. Presented at Nursery Twilight meeting, Loews Farm, September 17, 2003
Review and discussion of two-day workshop/in-service training. Presented at the RCE
Cumberland County Extension and Education Center, June 18, 2003
Nutrient and water management for nursery operations. Presented at the two-day workshop/inservice training. Presented to faculty, specialists, Extension agents, nursery growers, and
government representatives at the RCE Cumberland County Extension and Education Center,
June 17, 2003
The basics of nutrient management for nursery crops. Presented at the Ninth Annual New Jersey
Pest Control & Soil Fertility Conference, Charlies Other Brother Restaurant, Mt. Holly, NJ,
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Basics of nutrient management for plant production. Presented at the South Jersey Nursery
Meeting, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Millville, NJ, October 30th, 2002
LECTURES AND CLASS ROOM COORDINATION
Developing nutrient and water management schemes for container-grown nursery crops. Guest
lecture presented to graduate students in the Introduction to Plant Biology Class. Presented at
Cook Campus, Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, New Brunswick, NJ, November 7,
2007
Nursery crop production in New Jersey: Challenges and management techniques. Guest lecture
presented to undergraduate students in Introduction to Horticulture Class. Presented at the Fruit
Research and Extension Center, Cream Ridge, NJ, Oct 2nd, 2007
Promoting the nursery management program through research and Extension outreach. Lecture
for faculty, staff and students. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology and Department of
Extension Specialists. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, November 14, 2006
Nutrient and water management schemes for nursery operations. Guest lecture to graduate
students in the Introduction to Plant Biology Class. Presented at Cook Campus, Department of
Plant Biology and Pathology, New Brunswick, NJ, November 8, 2006
Overview of nursery management program at Rutgers University. Guest lecture to undergraduate
students in Introduction to Horticulture Class. Presented at the Fruit Research and Extension
Center, Cream Ridge, NJ. October 3, 2006
Nutrient and water management options for nursery operations. Guest lecture to graduate
students in Introduction to Plant Biology. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers
University, New Brunswick, NJ, December 7, 2005
Ornamental plants. Guest lecture to undergraduate students in Introduction to Ethnobotany.
Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. April 22,
2005
Nursery management program at Rutgers University. 2004. Lecture for faculty, staff and
students. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology. Rutgers, University, New Brunswick, NJ.
November 12, 2004
Overview of nursery management program. Guest lecture to undergraduate students in
Introduction to Horticulture. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University,
New Brunswick, NJ. October 5, 2004
Nursery Crop Production. Co-Coordinator. Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers
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Plant nutrition. Guest lecture to graduate students in Plant Physiology. Department of Plant
Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. April 18 and 20, 2003
Soil and nutrient management. Guest lecture to undergraduate students in Nursery Production.
Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. March 3,
2003
Accumulation and fractionation of carbon, phosphorus and metals. Lecture for faculty, staff, and
students. University of Florida, Tropical Research and Education Center, Homestead, FL, March
2000
POSTODOCTORAL TRANINEE
Sami Ullah
Xiufu Shaui
Shen Yu
MENTORING GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
Graduate students (grant proposal-critique)
Tim Sibicky
Leah Ingalsbe
Undergraduate students (mentored and *received research and cooperative education
experience, 3-6 credits)
Nick Gayliards*, Jillian Weislo, Nick Greene, Linh Nguyen*, Nurul Ibrahim, Mark Gluck
Michael Sitaras*, Michelle Anderson, Lynda Kamnansone*, Michael Cooperhouse, Nicole
Warren, Anik Patel, Marie Klein, and Charles Ayeni.

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