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Niu, Genhua Professor
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Genhua Niu is a professor in controlled environment horticulture at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research in Dallas. Dr. Niu earned her Ph.D. from Chiba University in Japan and holds a bachelor's and master's degree from Zhejiang University in China. She has published 163 peer-reviewed journal papers, 25 book chapters, 50 proceedings papers, and 25 extension articles, as of March 2024. She is the editor and author of the books "Plant Factory - Indoor Vertical Farming for Efficient Quality Food Production" (1st & 2nd edition) and "Plant Factory - Basics, Applications, and Advances". She has delivered over 90 invited presentations, including five keynote addresses at international symposia in China, France, Italy, and Mexico. Dr. Niu became a Fellow of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences in 2023.
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Publications
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Liu, Q., Sun, Y., Altland, J., & Niu, G.
(2020).
Morphological and Physiological Responses of Cornus alba to Salt and Drought Stresses under Greenhouse Conditions. Hortscience.
55(2), 224-230.
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Li, Z. e., Shi, K., Zhang, F., Zhang, L., Long, H., Zeng, Y., ... Tan, X.
(2019).
Growth, Physiological, and Biochemical Responses of Tung Tree (Vernicia fordii) Seedlings to Different Light Intensities. Hortscience.
54(8), 1361-1369.
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Hooks, T., & Niu, G.
(2019).
Relative Salt Tolerance of Four Herbaceous Perennial Ornamentals. Horticulturae.
5(2), 36-36.
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Cheng, Y., He, D., He, J., Niu, G., & Gao, R.
(2019).
Effect of Light/Dark Cycle on Photosynthetic Pathway Switching and CO2 Absorption in Two Dendrobium Species. Frontiers in Plant Science.
10, 659.
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Ganjegunte, G., Ulery, A., Niu, G., & Wu, Y.
(2019).
Soil organic carbon balance and nutrients (NPK) availability under treated wastewater irrigation for bioenergy sorghum production in an arid ecosystem. Archives for Agronomy and Soil Science.
65(3), 345-359.
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Rawat, S., Adisa, I. O., Wang, Y. i., Sun, Y., Fadil, A. S., Niu, G., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2019).
Differential physiological and biochemical impacts of nano vs micron Cu at two phenological growth stages in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant. 14, 100161-100161.
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Greyvenstein, O., Pemberton, H. B., Niu, G., Starman, T., & Byrne, D. H.
(2019).
Heat tolerance in garden roses. Acta Horticulturae.
1232(1232), 165-170.
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Guo, Y., Niu, G., Starman, T., & Gu, M.
(2019).
Growth and development of Easter lily in response to container substrate with biochar. 94(1), 80-86.
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Xiong, H., Zou, F., Yuan, D., Tan, X., Yuan, J., Liao, T., & Niu, G.
(2019).
Comparison of self- and cross-pollination in pollen tube growth, early ovule development and fruit set of Camellia grijsii. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology.
21(4), 819-826.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., & Osuna-Avila, P.
(2019).
Effects of substrate moisture content on growth and physiological response of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). AGROCIENCIA.
53(1), 59-72.
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Huang, L., Niu, G., Feagley, S. E., & Gu, M.
(2019).
Evaluation of a hardwood biochar and two composts mixes as replacements for a peat-based commercial substrate. Industrial Crops and Products.
129, 549-560.
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Yan, Z., He, D., Niu, G., & Zhai, H.
(2019).
Evaluation of growth and quality of hydroponic lettuce at harvest as affected by the light intensity, photoperiod and light quality at seedling stage. Scientia Horticulturae.
248, 138-144.
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Dou, H., Niu, G., & Gu, M.
(2019).
Pre-Harvest UV-B Radiation and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density Interactively Affect Plant Photosynthesis, Growth, and Secondary Metabolites Accumulation in Basil (Ocimum Basilicum) Plants. Agronomy.
9(8), 434-434.
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Zhou, J., Ai, Z., Wang, H., Niu, G., & Yuan, J.
(2019).
Phosphorus Alleviates Aluminum Toxicity in Camellia oleifera Seedlings. 21(1), 237-243.
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Niu, G., & Masabni, J.
(2018).
Plant Production in Controlled Environments. Horticulturae.
4(4), 28-28.
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Xiong, H., Sun, H. e., Zou, F., Fan, X., Niu, G., & Yuan, D.
(2018).
Micropropagation of Chinquapin (Castanea henryi) Using Axillary Shoots and Cotyledonary Nodes. 53(10), 1482-1486.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., Masabni, J. G., & Ganjegunte, G.
(2018).
Relative Salt Tolerance of 22 Pomegranate (Punica granatum) Cultivars. 53(10), 1513-1519.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., Ganjegunte, G., & Wu, Y.
(2018).
Salt Tolerance of Six Switchgrass Cultivars. Agriculture (Switzerland).
8(5), 66-66.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., Perez, C., Pemberton, H. B., & Altland, J.
(2018).
Responses of Marigold Cultivars to Saline Water Irrigation. HortTechnology.
28(2), 166-171.
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Dou, H., Niu, G., Gu, M., & Masabni, J. G.
(2018).
Responses of Sweet Basil to Different Daily Light Integrals in Photosynthesis, Morphology, Yield, and Nutritional Quality. Hortscience.
53(4), 496-503.
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Guo, Y., Niu, G., Starman, T., Volder, A., & Gu, M.
(2018).
Poinsettia Growth and Development Response to Container Root Substrate with Biochar. Horticulturae.
4(1), 1-1.
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Ganjegunte, G., Ulery, A., Niu, G., & Wu, Y.
(2018).
Treated urban wastewater irrigation effects on bioenergy sorghum biomass, quality, and soil salinity in an arid environment. Land Degradation and Development.
29(3), 534-542.
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Cabrera, R. I., Altland, J. E., & Niu, G.
(2018).
Assessing the Potential of Nontraditional Water Sources for Landscape Irrigation. HortTechnology.
28(4), 436-444.
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Niu, G., Sun, Y., & Masabni, J. G.
(2018).
Impact of Low and Moderate Salinity Water on Plant Performance of Leafy Vegetables in a Recirculating NFT System. Horticulturae.
4(1), 6-6.
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Rawat, S., Pullagurala, V., Hernandez-Molina, M., Sun, Y., Niu, G., Hernandez-Viezcas, J. A., Peralta-Videa, J. R., & Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2018).
Impacts of copper oxide nanoparticles on bell pepper ( Capsicum annum L.) plants: a full life cycle study. Environmental Science: Nano.
5(1), 83-95.
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Deng, Z. Y., Xiong, H., Yuan, D. Y., Niu, G., & Zou, F.
(2018).
Orthogonal test design for optimizing culture medium for in vitro pollen germination of Chinese chinquapin (Castanea henryi). Taiwan lin ye ke xue.
33(3), 185-195.
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Zhang, X., He, D., Niu, G., Yan, Z., & Song, J.
(2018).
Effects of environment lighting on the growth, photosynthesis, and quality of hydroponic lettuce in a plant factory. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.
11(2), 33-40.
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Ganjegunte, G., Ulery, A., Niu, G., & Wu, Y.
(2018).
Organic carbon, nutrient, and salt dynamics in saline soil and switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) irrigated with treated municipal wastewater. 29(1), 80-90.
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Liu, Q., Sun, Y., Niu, G., Altland, J., Chen, L., & Jiang, L.
(2017).
Morphological and Physiological Responses of Ten Ornamental Taxa to Saline Water Irrigation. Hortscience.
52(12), 1816-1822.
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Chen, L., Sun, Y., Niu, G., Liu, Q., & Altland, J.
(2017).
Relative Salt Tolerance of Eight Japanese Barberry Cultivars. Hortscience.
52(12), 1810-1815.
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Huang, L., Yuan, J., Wang, H., Tan, X., & Niu, G.
(2017).
Aluminum Stress Affects Growth and Physiological Characteristics in Oil Tea. Hortscience.
52(11), 1601-1607.
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Yuan, J., Huang, L., Zhou, N., Wang, H., & Niu, G.
(2017).
Fractionation of Inorganic Phosphorus and Aluminum in Red Acidic Soil and the Growth of Camellia oleifera. 52(9), 1293-1297.
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Ganjegunte, G., Ulery, A., Niu, G., & Wu, Y.
(2017).
Effects of treated municipal wastewater irrigation on soil properties, switchgrass biomass production and quality under arid climate. Industrial Crops and Products.
99, 60-69.
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Wang, X. i., Niu, G., Gu, M., Baumann, P. A., & Masabni, J.
(2017).
Response of Vegetable Seedling Emergence to Mustard (Sinapis alba 'IdaGold' and Brassica juncea 'Pacific Gold') Seed Meal. 52(3), 371-376.
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Dou, H., Niu, G., Gu, M., & Masabni, J. G.
(2017).
Effects of Light Quality on Growth and Phytonutrient Accumulation of Herbs under Controlled Environments. Horticulturae.
3(2), 36-36.
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Zou, F., Duan, J., Xiong, H., Yuan, D., Zhang, L., & Niu, G.
(2017).
Flower Bud Differentiation and Development of Jinsi No.4 Jujube ( Mill.) in Hunan Province of Southern China. The Open Biotechnology Journal.
11(1), 9-15.
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Grimaldo-Pantoja, G. L., Niu, G., Sun, Y., Castro-Rocha, A., lvarez-Parrilla, E., Flores-Mrgez, J. P., Corral-Daz, B., & Osuna-vila, P.
(2017).
Negative effect of saline irrigation on yield components and phytochemicals of pepper (Capsicum annuum) inoculated with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. Revista Fitotecnia Mexicana.
40(2), 141-150.
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Liu, Q., Sun, Y., Chen, J., Zhao, Z., Li, C., Niu, G., & Jiang, L.
(2016).
Determination of Fruit Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition in Symplocos paniculata Using Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy.
10(4), 272-278.
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Masabni, J., Sun, Y., Niu, G., & Del Valle, P.
(2016).
Shade effect on growth and productivity of tomato and chili pepper. HortTechnology.
26(3), 344-350.
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Wu, S., Sun, Y., & Niu, G.
(2016).
Morphological and physiological responses of nine ornamental species to saline irrigation water. Hortscience.
51(3), 285-290.
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Wu, S., Sun, Y., Niu, G., Altland, J., & Cabrera, R.
(2016).
Response of 10 aster species to saline water irrigation. Hortscience.
51(2), 197-201.
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Hong, J., Wang, L., Sun, Y., Zhao, L., Niu, G., Tan, W., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2016).
Foliar applied nanoscale and microscale CeO2 and CuO alter cucumber (Cucumis sativus) fruit quality. Science of the Total Environment.
563-564, 904-911.
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Majumdar, S., Peralta-Videa, J. R., Trujillo-Reyes, J., Sun, Y., Barrios, A. C., Niu, G., Margez, J., & Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2016).
Soil organic matter influences cerium translocation and physiological processes in kidney bean plants exposed to cerium oxide nanoparticles. Science of the Total Environment.
569-570, 201-211.
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Liu, Q., Sun, Y., Chen, J., Li, P., Li, C., Niu, G., & Jiang, L.
(2016).
Transcriptome analysis revealed the dynamic oil accumulation in Symplocos paniculata fruit. BMC GENOMICS.
17(1), 929.
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Wang, X. i., Gu, M., Niu, G., & Baumann, P. A.
(2015).
Herbicidal activity of mustard seed meal (Sinapis alba 'IdaGold' and Brassica juncea 'Pacific Gold') on weed emergence. 77, 1004-1013.
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Greyvenstein, O., Starman, T., Pemberton, B., Niu, G., & Byrne, D.
(2015).
Development of a rapid screening method for selection against high temperature susceptibility in garden roses. Hortscience.
50(12), 1757-1764.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., & Perez, C.
(2015).
Relative Salt Tolerance of Seven Texas Superstar Perennials. 50(10), 1562-1566.
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Sun, Y., Bi, G., Niu, G., & Perez, C.
(2015).
Foliar Application of Dikegulac Sodium Increases Branching of 'Merritt's Supreme' Bigleaf Hydrangea. HortTechnology.
25(3), 306-312.
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Zhao, L., Sun, Y., Hernandez-Viezcas, J. A., Hong, J., Majumdar, S., Niu, G., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2015).
Monitoring the environmental effects of CeO2 and ZnO nanoparticles through the life cycle of corn (Zea mays) plants and in situ -XRF mapping of nutrients in kernels. Environmental Science and Technology.
49(5), 2921-2928.
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Mukherjee, A., Sun, Y., Morelius, E., Tamez, C., Bandyopadhyay, S., Niu, G., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2015).
Differential Toxicity of Bare and Hybrid ZnO Nanoparticles in Green Pea (Pisum sativum L.): A Life Cycle Study. Frontiers in Plant Science.
6(JAN2016), 1242.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., Zhang, J., & Valle, P. D.
(2015).
Breeding and genetics: Growth responses of an interspecific cotton breeding line and its parents to controlled drought using an automated irrigation system. Journal of Cotton Science.
19(2), 290-297.
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Brumfield, R. G., Devincentis, A. J., Wang, X., Thomas Fernandez, R., Nambuthiri, S., Geneve, R. L., ... Ryan Stewart, J.
(2015).
Economics of utilizing alternative containers in ornamental crop production systems. HortTechnology.
25(1), 17-25.
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Li, T., Bi, G., Niu, G., Nambuthiri, S. S., Geneve, R. L., Wang, X., ... Zhao, X.
(2015).
Feasibility of using biocontainers in a pot-in-potsystem for nursery production of river birch. HortTechnology.
25(1), 57-62.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., Koeser, A. K., Bi, G., Anderson, V., Jacobsen, K., ... Lovell, S. T.
(2015).
Impact of biocontainers on plant performance and container decomposition in the landscape. HortTechnology.
25(1), 63-70.
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Wang, X., Thomas Fernandez, R., Cregg, B. M., Auras, R., Fulcher, A., Cochran, D. R., ... Geneve, R. L.
(2015).
Multistate evaluation of plant growth and water use in plastic and alternative nursery containers. HortTechnology.
25(1), 42-49.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., Wallace, R., Masabni, J., & Gu, M.
(2015).
Relative Salt Tolerance of Seven Strawberry Cultivars. Horticulturae.
1(1), 27-43.
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Sun, Y., Masabni, J., & Niu, G.
(2015).
Simulated seawater flooding reduces the growth of ten vegetables. Hortscience.
50(5), 694-698.
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Nambuthiri, S., Geneve, R. L., Sun, Y., Wang, X., Thomas Fernandez, R., Niu, G., Bi, G., & Fulcher, A.
(2015).
Substrate temperature in plastic and alternative nursery containers. HortTechnology.
25(1), 50-56.
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Corral-Diaz, B., Peralta-Videa, J. R., Alvarez-Parrilla, E., Rodrigo-Garca, J., Morales, M. I., Osuna-Avila, P., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2014).
Cerium oxide nanoparticles alter the antioxidant capacity but do not impact tuber ionome in Raphanus sativus (L). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.
84, 277-285.
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Zhao, L., Peralta-Videa, J. R., Rico, C. M., Hernandez-Viezcas, J. A., Sun, Y., Niu, G., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2014).
CeO and ZnO nanoparticles change the nutritional qualities of cucumber (Cucumis sativus). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
62(13), 2752-2759.
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Cai, X., Niu, G., Starman, T., & Hall, C.
(2014).
Response of six garden roses (Rosahybrida L.) to salt stress. Scientia Horticulturae.
168, 27-32.
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Zhang, Z., He, D., Niu, G., & Gao, R.
(2014).
Concomitant CAM and C3 photosynthetic pathways in Dendrobium officinale plants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
139(3), 290-298.
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Greyvenstein, O., Pemberton, B., Starman, T., Niu, G., & Byrne, D.
(2014).
Effect of two-week high-temperature treatment on flower quality and abscission of Rosa L. 'Belinda's dream' and 'RADrazz' (KnockOut) under controlled growing environments. Hortscience.
49(6), 701-705.
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Cai, X., Sun, Y., Starman, T., Hall, C., & Niu, G.
(2014).
Response of 18 Earth-Kind rose cultivars to salt stress. Hortscience.
49(5), 544-549.
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Cai, X., Starman, T., Niu, G., & Hall, C.
(2014).
The effect of substrate moisture content on growth and physiological responses of two landscape roses (Rosa hybrida L.). Hortscience.
49(6), 741-745.
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Zhao, L., Sun, Y., Hernandez-Viezcas, J. A., Servin, A. D., Hong, J., Niu, G., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2013).
Influence of CeO2 and ZnO nanoparticles on cucumber physiological markers and bioaccumulation of Ce and Zn: a life cycle study. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
61(49), 11945-11951.
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Sun, Y., Niu, G., Osuna, P., Ganjegunte, G., Auld, D., Zhao, L., Peralta-Videa, J. R., & Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2013).
Seedling emergence, growth, and leaf mineral nutrition of Ricinus communis L. cultivars irrigated with saline solution. 49, 75-80.
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Niu, G., Starman, T., & Byrne, D.
(2013).
Responses of growth and mineral nutrition of garden roses to saline water irrigation. Hortscience.
48(6), 756-761.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D., Dever, J., & Zhang, J.
(2013).
Growth and Physiological Responses of Five Cotton Genotypes to Sodium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate Saline Water Irrigation. Journal of Cotton Science.
17(3), 233-244.
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Gu, M., Li, Q. i., Steele, P. H., Niu, G., & Yu, F.
(2013).
Growth of 'Fireworks' gomphrena grown in substrates amended with biochar. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment.
11(1), 819-821.
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Niu, G., Osuna, P., Sun, Y., & Rodriguez, D. S.
(2012).
Seedling emergence, growth, and mineral nutrition of ornamental chile peppers irrigated with saline water. Hortscience.
47(11), 1653-1657.
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Zhao, L., Peng, B. o., Hernandez-Viezcas, J. A., Rico, C., Sun, Y., Peralta-Videa, J. R., ... Gardea-Torresdey, J. L.
(2012).
Stress response and tolerance of Zea mays to CeO2 nanoparticles: cross talk among H2O2, heat shock protein, and lipid peroxidation. ACS Nano.
6(11), 9615-9622.
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Greyvenstein, O., Starman, T. W., Pemberton, H. B., Niu, G., & Byrne, D. H.
(2012).
Towards Phenotyping Heat Tolerance in Garden Roses. Acta Horticulturae.
961(961), 181-186.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., & McKenney, C.
(2012).
Response of selected wildflower species to saline water irrigation. Hortscience.
47(9), 1351-1355.
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Cai, X., Starman, T., Niu, G., Hall, C., & Lombardini, L.
(2012).
Response of Selected Garden Roses to Drought Stress. Hortscience.
47(8), 1050-1055.
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Niu, G., Wang, M., Rodriguez, D., & Zhang, D.
(2012).
Response of Zinnia plants to saline water irrigation. Hortscience.
47(6), 793-797.
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Li, M., Kozai, T., Niu, G., & Takagaki, M.
(2012).
Estimating the air exchange rate using water vapour as a tracer gas in a semi-closed growth chamber. Biosystems Engineering.
113(1), 94-101.
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Gao, J., Gu, M., Niu, G., & Chen, Y.
(2012).
Effects of salinity on three Pennisetum cultivars. 10(3-4), 1005-1007.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D., Mendoza, M., Jifon, J., & Ganjegunte, G.
(2012).
Responses of Jatropha curcas to Salt and Drought Stresses. 2012, 1-7.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D., & Gu, M.
(2011).
Response of Sophora secundiflora to nitrogen form and rate. Hortscience.
46(9), 1303-1307.
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Xiao, Y., Niu, G., & Kozai, T.
(2011).
Development and application of photoautotrophic micropropagation plant system. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture: an international journal on in vitro culture of higher plants.
105(2), 149-158.
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Lin, M., Starman, T. W., Wang, Y., & Niu, G.
(2011).
Vernalization Duration and Light Intensity Influence Flowering of Three Hybrid Nobile Dendrobium Cultivars. Hortscience.
46(3), 406-410.
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Lin, M., Starman, T. W., Wang, Y., Niu, G., & Cothren, J. T.
(2011).
Deferring flowering of nobile dendrobium hybrids by holding plants under low temperature after vernalization. Scientia Horticulturae.
130(4), 869-873.
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Niu, G., & Cabrera, R. I.
(2010).
Growth and physiological responses of landscape plants to saline water irrigation: A review. Hortscience.
45(11), 1605-1609.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Crosby, K., Leskovar, D., & Jifon, J.
(2010).
Rapid Screening for Relative Salt Tolerance among Chile Pepper Genotypes. Hortscience.
45(8), 1192-1195.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Cabrera, R., Jifon, J., Leskovar, D., & Crosby, K.
(2010).
Salinity and Soil Type Effects on Emergence and Growth of Pepper Seedlings. Hortscience.
45(8), 1265-1269.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., & Starman, T.
(2010).
Response of bedding plants to saline water irrigation. Hortscience.
45(4), 628-636.
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Miyamoto, S., Niu, G., & Martinez, I.
(2010).
Salinity and specific ion effects on onion establishment in relation to disposal of desalting concentrates. 16(1-3), 381-392.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., & Gu, M.
(2010).
Salinity tolerance of Sophora secundiflora and Cercis canadensis var. mexicana. Hortscience.
45(3), 424-427.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Call, E., Bosland, P. W., Ulery, A., & Acosta, E.
(2010).
Responses of eight chile peppers to saline water irrigation. Scientia Horticulturae.
126(2), 215-222.
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Niu, G., & Rodriguez, D. S.
(2009).
Growth and physiological responses of four Rose rootstocks to drought stress. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
134(2), 202-209.
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Niu, G., & Rodriguez, D. S.
(2008).
Responses of growth and ion uptake of four rose rootstocks to chloride- or sulfate-dominated salinity (Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science (2008) 133, 5, (663-669)). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
133(6), 868.
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Niu, G., & Rodriguez, D. S.
(2008).
Responses of growth and ion uptake of four rose rootstocks to chloride- or sulfate-dominated salinity. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
133(5), 663-669.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., & Aguiniga, L.
(2008).
Effect of saline water irrigation on growth and physiological responses of three rose rootstocks. Hortscience.
43(5), 1479-1484.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., & Mackay, W.
(2008).
Growth and physiological responses to drought stress in four oleander clones. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
133(2), 188-196.
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Yen, C., Starman, T. W., Wang, Y., & Niu, G.
(2008).
Effects of cooling temperature and duration on flowering of the nobile dendrobium orchid. Hortscience.
43(6), 1765-1769.
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Yen, C., Starman, T. W., Wang, Y., Holzenburg, A., & Niu, G.
(2008).
Timing of nutrient termination and reapplication for growth, flower initiation, and flowering of the nobile dendrobium orchid. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.
133(4), 501-507.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Rodriguez, L., & Mackay, W.
(2007).
Effect of water stress on growth and flower yield of big bend bluebonnet. HortTechnology.
17(4), 557-560.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Aguiniga, L., & Mackay, W.
(2007).
Salinity tolerance of Lupinus havardii and Lupinus texensis. 42(3), 526-528.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., & Wang, Y. T.
(2006).
Impact of drought and temperature on growth and leaf gas exchange of six bedding plant species under greenhouse conditions. Hortscience.
41(6), 1408-1411.
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Niu, G., & Rodriguez, D. S.
(2006).
Relative salt tolerance of five herbaceous perennials. Hortscience.
41(6), 1493-1497.
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Niu, G., & Rodriguez, D. S.
(2006).
Relative salt tolerance of selected herbaceous perennials and groundcovers. Scientia Horticulturae.
110(4), 352-358.
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Faust, J. E., Adelberg, J. W., Lewis, K. P., & Niu, G.
(2005).
Evaluating the storage of elephant ears acclimatized from tissue culture. HortTechnology.
15(2), 295-298.
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Niu, G., McConnell, L., & Reddy, V. R.
(2005).
Propylene glycol vapor contamination in controlled environment growth chambers: toxicity to corn and soybean plants. Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part B Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes.
40(3), 443-448.
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Niu, G., Heins, R., Cameron, A., & Carlson, W.
(2004).
Vernalization and devernalization of Campanula 'birch hybrid' and Leucanthemum xsuperbum 'Snow Cap'. Hortscience.
39(7), 1647-1649.
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Niu, G., Heins, R., Cameron, A., & Carlson, W.
(2002).
Prevernalization daily light integral and vernalization temperature influences flowering of herbaceous perennials. Hortscience.
37(7), 1028-1031.
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Niu, G., Heins, R., & Carlson, W.
(2002).
Using paclobutrazol to control height of poinsettia 'Freedom'. HortTechnology.
12(2), 232-236.
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Niu, G., Heins, D., Cameron, A. C., & Carlson, W. H.
(2001).
Day and night temperatures, daily light integral, and CO2 enrichment affect growth and flower development of Campanula carpatica Blue Clips. Scientia Horticulturae.
87(1-2), 93-105.
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Niu, G., Heins, R. D., Cameron, A., & Carlson, W.
(2001).
Temperature and daily light integral influence plant quality and flower development of Campanula carpatica 'Blue Clips', 'Deep Blue Clips', and Campanula 'Birch Hybrid'. Hortscience.
36(4), 664-668.
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Niu, G., Heins, R. D., Cameron, A. C., & Carlson, W. H.
(2000).
Day and night temperatures, daily light integral, and CO
2 enrichment affect growth and flower development of pansy (Viola x wittrockiana). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 125(4), 436-441.
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Niu, G., Heins, R. D., Cameron, A. C., & Carlson, W. H.
(2000).
Erratum: Day and night temperatures, daily light integral, and CO
2 enrichment affect growth and flower development of pansy (Viola xwittrockiana) (Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 125:4 (436-441)). Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 125(5), 539.
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Niu, G., Kozai, T., & Kubota, C.
(1998).
A system for measuring the in situ CO
2 exchange rates of in vitro plantlets. Hortscience. 33(6), 1076-1078.
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Kitaya, Y., Niu, G., Kozai, T., & Ohashi, M.
(1998).
Photosynthetic photon flux, photoperiod, and CO
2 concentration affect growth and morphology of lettuce plug transplants. Hortscience. 33(6), 988-991.
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Nguyen, Q. T., Kozai, T., Niu, G., & Nguyen, U. V.
(1998).
Photosynthetic characteristics of coffee (Coffea arabusta) plantlets in vitro in response to different CO2 concentrations and light intensities. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture: an international journal on in vitro culture of higher plants.
55(2), 133-139.
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Niu, G., Kozai, T., Hayashi, M., & Tateno, M.
(1997).
Time course simulations of CO
2 concentration and net photosynthetic rates of potato plantlets cultured under different lighting cycles. Transactions of the ASABE. 40(6), 1711-1718.
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Niu, G., & Kozai, T.
(1997).
Simulation of the growth of potato plantlets cultured photoautotrophically in vitro. Transactions of the ASABE.
40(1), 255-260.
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Niu, G., Kozai, T., & Kitaya, Y.
(1996).
Simulation of the time courses of CO
2 concentration in the culture vessel and net photosynthetic rate of Cymbidium plantlets. Transactions of the ASABE. 39(4), 1567-1573.
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Liu, Q., Sun, Y., Altland, J., & Niu, G.
(2020).
Morphological and Physiological Responses of Cornus alba to Salt and Drought Stresses under Greenhouse Conditions. Hortscience.
55(2), 224-230.
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book
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Niu, G., & Sun, Y.
(2019).
Salt tolerance in roses - a review. Ed. 1232.
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).
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Kozai, T., & Niu, G.
(2016).
Introduction. Elsevier.
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Kozai, T., Niu, G., & Takagaki, M.
(2016).
Preface. Elsevier.
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Kozai, T., Niu, G., & Takagaki, M.
(2015).
Plant Factory: An Indoor Vertical Farming System for Efficient Quality Food Production
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Niu, G., & Sun, Y.
(2019).
Salt tolerance in roses - a review. Ed. 1232.
International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).
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chapter
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Kozai, T., & Niu, G.
(2016).
Challenges for the Next-Generation PFAL. Plant Factory.
(pp. 387-393).
Elsevier.
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Kozai, T., & Niu, G.
(2016).
Conclusions. Plant Factory.
(pp. 395-399).
Elsevier.
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Niu, G., Kozai, T., & Sabeh, N.
(2016).
Physical Environmental Factors and Their Properties. Plant Factory.
(pp. 129-140).
Elsevier.
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Kozai, T., & Niu, G.
(2016).
Plant Factory as a Resource-Efficient Closed Plant Production System. Plant Factory.
(pp. 69-90).
Elsevier.
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Kozai, T., & Niu, G.
(2016).
Role of the Plant Factory With Artificial Lighting (PFAL) in Urban Areas. Plant Factory.
(pp. 7-33).
Elsevier.
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Niu, G.
(2012).
Salt tolerance in pepper (capsicum spp.). Peppers: Botany, Production and Uses.
(pp. 150-164).
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Niu, G., & Cabrera, R. I.
(2011).
Irrigating ornamental horticultural plants and crops with saline and alternative water sources. Ornamental Plants: Types, Cultivation and Nutrition.
(pp. 161-178).
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Niu, G., & Cabrera, R. I.
(2010).
Irrigating ornamental horticultural crops with alternative water sources. Horticulture in the 21st Century.
(pp. 143-160).
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Niu, G.
(2005).
Modelling and Simulation in Photoautotrophic Micropropagation. Photoautotrophic (sugar-free medium) Micropropagation as a New Micropropagation and Transplant Production System.
(pp. 225-236).
Springer Nature.
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Kozai, T., & Niu, G.
(2016).
Challenges for the Next-Generation PFAL. Plant Factory.
(pp. 387-393).
Elsevier.
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conference paper
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Jeong, S., Niu, G., & Zhen, S.
(2023).
Far-Red Light, Light Intensity, and Temperature Interactively Regulate Lettuce Growth and Morphology. Hortscience.
S233-S233.
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Niu, G., & Masabni, J.
(2021).
Roles of indoor vertical farming in sustainable production of horticultural crops. Acta Horticulturae.
365-373.
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Masabni, J. G., Niu, G., Jifon, J., Leskovar, D. I., & Djidonou, D.
(2019).
Productivity of Asian Vegetables in South and Northeast Texas. Hortscience.
S334-S335.
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Jochum, M., Gaire, S. P., Niu, G., & Jo, Y. K.
(2017).
Bioprospecting rhizobacteria to improve drought resistance in grasses. Phytopathology.
2-2.
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Liu, Q., Sun, Y., Chen, J., Li, P., Li, C., Jiang, L., & Niu, G.
(2017).
Symplocos paniculata : a new ornamental plant species. Acta Horticulturae.
11-20.
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Sun, Y., Masabni, J., & Niu, G.
(2015).
Simulated Seawater Flooding Reduces the Growth of Ten Vegetables at Seedling Stage. Hortscience.
S55-S56.
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Nambuthiri, S., Fulcher, A., Koeser, A. K., Geneve, R., & Niu, G.
(2015).
Moving Toward Sustainability with Alternative Containers for Greenhouse and Nursery Crop Production: A Review and Research Update. HortTechnology.
8-16.
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Greyvenstein, O., Starman, T., Byrne, D. H., Pemberton, H. B., & Niu, G.
(2015).
Mean Daily Maximum Temperature for 8-14 Days before Harvest as a Good Predictor of Change in Garden Rose Flower Dry Weight. Acta Horticulturae.
67-72.
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Greyvenstein, O., Starman, T. W., Pemberton, H. B., Niu, G., & Byrne, D.
(2012).
Cell Membrane Stability Provided Better Resolution for Screening Heat Tolerance in Garden Roses Than Did Chlorophyll Fluorescence. Hortscience.
S369-S369.
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Arnold, M., Bryan, D., Cabrera, R., Denny, G., Griffin, J., Iles, J., ... Watson, W. T.
(2012).
Provenance Experiments with Baldcypress, Live Oak, and Sycamore Illustrate the Potential for Selecting More Sustainable Urban Trees. Arboriculture and Urban Forestry.
205-213.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Wang, M., Starman, T., & Zhang, D.
(2011).
Responses of zinnia to saline water irrigation. Acta Horticulturae.
237-244.
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Niu, G., Cabrera, R. I., Starman, T. W., & Hall, C. R.
(2011).
Water Conservation Team in Ornamental Crops through the Use of Alternative Irrigation Water Sources. HortTechnology.
694-695.
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Jifon, J., Niu, G., Crosby, K., & Leskovar, D.
(2010).
Hydraulic Conductance Characteristics of Rootstocks for Watermelon Grafting. Hortscience.
516-516.
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Niu, G., & Rodriguez, D. S.
(2008).
Response of six Gaillardia species to irrigation regimens. Hortscience.
1192-1193.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D., & Mackay, W.
(2007).
Growth and gas exchanges of four oleanders in response to drought stress. Hortscience.
876-876.
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Niu, G., & Rodriguez, D.
(2007).
Impact of saline water irrigation on growth and garden performance of ten herbaceous perennials and groundcovers. Hortscience.
911-911.
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Niu, G., Rodriguez, D. S., Cabrera, R. I., McKenney, C., & Mackay, W.
(2006).
Determining water use and crop coefficients in five woody ornamental plants. Hortscience.
1009-1009.
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Niu, G., & Kozai, T.
(1998).
Simulation of CO
2 concentration in the culture vessel and growth of plantlets in micropropagation. Acta Horticulturae. 37-43.
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Niu, G., Kozai, T., & Mikami, H.
(1996).
SIMULATION OF THE EFFECTS OF PHOTOPERIOD AND LIGHT INTENSITY ON THE GROWTH OF POTATO PLANTLETS CULTURED PHOTOAUTOTROPHICALLY IN VITRO. Acta Horticulturae.
622-627.
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Jeong, S., Niu, G., & Zhen, S.
(2023).
Far-Red Light, Light Intensity, and Temperature Interactively Regulate Lettuce Growth and Morphology. Hortscience.
S233-S233.
Research
principal investigator on
- Resource Optimization in Controlled Environment Agriculture awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2023
- Water Management and Quality for Ornamental Crop Production and Health awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2019 - 2020
- Water Conservation and Management of Regionally-Adapted Landscape Plants and Other Agricultural Crops awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2015 - 2020
Teaching
teaching activities
- HORT685 Directed Studies Instructor
- HORT691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Cai, Xiaoya (2014-07). The Responses of Selected Garden Roses (Rosa x Hybrida) to Drought and Salt Stresses.
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Dou, Haijie (2019-05). Improved Growth, Yield, and Nutritional Quality of Culinary Herbs and Leafy Greens via Manipulation of Lighting Environment in Indoor Vertical Farms.
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Guo, Yanjun (2014-11). Poinsettia and Easter Lily Growth and Development Responses to Root Substrate Containing Biochar.
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Wang, Xi (2014-11). Herbicidal Activity of Mustard Seed Meal on Weed and Vegetable Emergence.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Horticultural Engineering, Chiba University - (Chiba, Japan) 1997
Contact
first name
- Genhua
has last name
- Niu
Other
In the News
- Rethinking The Field News Release
- Urban agriculture and nutritious food production News Release
- genhua.niu@ag.tamu.edu