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Refereed Journals

  1. Masabni, J., J. Arboleya. 2007. Improving Halosulfuron Performance in Transplanted Plasticulture Tomato with Trifluralin and Oxyfluorfen Tank Mixes. International Journal of Vegetable Science. Haworth Press (accepted, June 2007)

  2. Masabni, J., R. Andersen, A. Azarenko, G. Brown, J. Freer, D. Hayden, P. Hirst, W. Lay, B. McCluskey, R. Perry, T. Robinson, G. Tehrani, D. Wolfe. 2007. Performance of Plum Rootstocks with ‘Stanley’, ‘Valor’, and ‘Veeblue’ as the Scion in the 1990 NC-140 Multi-Site Plum Trial. Journal of American Pomological Society. (accepted, October 2006)

  3. Masabni, J., R. Andersen, A. Azarenko, G. Brown, J. Freer, G. Reighard, P. Hirst, D. Hayden, W. Lay, B. McCluskey, T. Robinson, G. Tehrani, D. Wolfe. 2007. Performance of Plum Rootstocks with ‘Stanley’, ‘Valor’, ‘Veeblue’, and ‘Santa Rosa’ Scions in the 1991 NC-140 Multi-State Plum Trial. Journal of American Pomological Society. (accepted, November 2006)

  4. Autio, W., T. Robinson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Greene, E. Hoover, R. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, S. Seeley, and M. Warmund.  2007.  Early Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees on Several Semidwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. Acta Horticulturae. 732:127-133.

  5. Autio, W., T. Robinson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Greene, E. Hoover, R. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, S. Seeley, and M. Warmund.  2007. Early Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees on Several Dwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial.  Acta Horticulturae. 732:119-125.

  6. Marini, R., B. Barritt, G. Brown, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, P. Domoto, D. Ferree, J. Garner, G. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. Kushad, J. Masabni, E. Mielke, R. Moran, C. Mullins, M. Parker, R. Perry, J. Prive, G. Reighard, T. Robinson, C. Rom, T. Roper, J. Schupp, E. Stover, and R. Unrath. 2006. Performance of ‘Gala’ Apple on Four Semi-Dwarf Rootstocks: A Ten-Year Summary of the 1994 NC-140 Semi-Dwarf Rootstock Trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 60(2): 58-68.

  7. Marini, R., J. Anderson, W. Autio, B. Barritt, J. Cline, W. Cowgill, R. Crassweller, R. Garner, A. Gauss, , R. Godin, G. Greene, C. Hampson, P. Hirst, M. Kushad, J. Masabni, E. Mielke, R. Moran, C. Mullins, M. Parker, R. Perry, J. Prive, G. Reighard, T. Robinson, C. Rom, T. Roper, J. Schupp, E. Stover, and R. Unrath. 2006. Performance of ‘Gala’ Apple Trees on 18 Dwarfing Rootstocks: A Ten-Year Summary of the 1994 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 60(2): 69-83.

  8. Autio, W., T. Robinson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Greene, E. Hoover, R. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, S. Seeley, and M. Warmund. 2005. Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees after 5 Years as Affected by Several Semidwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 59(4): 192-201.

  9. Autio, W., T. Robinson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Greene, E. Hoover, R. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, S. Seeley, and M. Warmund. 2005. Performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ Apple Trees after 5 Years as Affected by Several Dwarf Rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Apple Rootstock Trial. Journal of the American Pomological Society 59(4): 202-214.

  10. Arboleya, J., J. Masabni, M. Particka, B. Zandstra. 2005. Identification of Preharvest Desiccants for Use in Onion Production. HortTechnology 15(4): 808-811.

  11. Autio, W., J. Anderson, B. Barritt, R. Crassweller, D. Ferree, G. Greene, S. Johnson, J. Masabni, M. Parker, G. Reighard, and M. Warmund. 2004. Early performance of ‘Fuji’ apple on several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. HortScience 39:800.

  12. Autio, W., J. Anderson, B. Barritt, R. Crassweller, D. Ferree, G. Greene, S. Johnson, J. Masabni, M. Parker, G. Reighard, and M. Warmund. 2004. Early performance of ‘Fuji’ apple on several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. HortScience 39:799-800.

 Abstracts: Oral or Poster Presentations at National Meetings

  1. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2007. Evaluation of 38 Peach Cultivars in Western Kentucky. Proceedings of the American Society of Horticulture Science, Mobile, AL.

  2. Masabni, J. 2007. Symptomology of Simulated Herbicide Drift Injury in Grape. Proceedings of the American Society of Horticulture Science, Mobile, AL.

  3. Masabni, J. 2006. Design of Herbicide Application Equipment for the Small Fruit and Vegetable Farms. Proceedings of the 61st North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 61:137.

  4. Masabni, J., J. Masiunas, B. Aly. 2006. Evaluation of Pre-Transplant Applied Herbicides in Plasticulture Strawberry Production. Proceedings of the 61st North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 61:125.

  5. Masabni, J., S. Kurtural, D. Wolfe and C. Smigell. 2006. Effect of Cropload on Eastern European Grapevine Cultivars. HortScience 41(4):1011.

  6. Masabni, J. 2006. Weed Control in Tomato with Halosulfuron (Year 2). HortScience 41:505.

  7. Masabni, J. 2005. Weed Control in Tomato with Halosulfuron.  HortScience 40:887.

  8. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2005. Residual Weed Control with Fall Herbicide Application in Apple and Peach. HortScience 40:880.

  9. Masabni, J. 2004. Benefits of Transplanting Tomato within one week of Halosulfuron Application. Proceedings of the 59th North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 59:158.

  10. Masabni, J. 2004. Weed Control in Sweet Corn. Proceedings of the 59th North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 59:163.

  11. Masabni, J. 2004. Long-Term Weed Control in Apple, Peach, and Blueberry with Fall Applied Herbicides. Proceedings of the 59th North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 59:33.

  12. Autio, W., J. Anderson, B. Barritt, R. Crassweller, D. Ferree, G. Greene, S. Johnson, J. Masabni, M. Parker, G. Reighard, M. Warmund. 2004. Early performance of ‘Fuji’ apple on several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. HortScience 39:799-800.

  13. Autio, W., J. Anderson, B. Barritt, R. Crassweller, D. Ferree, G. Greene, S. Johnson, J. Masabni, M. Parker, G. Reighard, M. Warmund. 2004. Early performance of ‘Fuji’ apple on several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. HortScience 39:800.

  14. Pomper K., J. Masabni, D. Layne, S. Crabtree, R. Peterson, D. Wolfe. 2004. Yield and Fruiting Characteristics of 28 Selections in the Kentucky Pawpaw Cultivar Trial. HortScience 39:851.

  15. Masabni, J. 2003. Weed Control in Pepper with Rimsulfuron. Proceedings of the 58th North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 58:198.

  16. Particka, M., J. Masabni, B. Zandstra. 2002. Weed control in orchards using preemergence and postemergence herbicides. 2002. Proceedings of the 57th North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 57:92.

  17. Richardson, R., B. Zandstra, J. Masabni. 2002. Response of Fraser fir and persistent weeds to preemergence and postemergence herbicides. Proceedings of the 57th North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 57:191.

  18. Ngouajio, M., B. Zandstra, W. Chase, M. Particka, J. Ernest, J. Masabni. 2002. Herbicide systems for improved Weed management in cucumbers. Proceedings of the 57th North Central Weed Science Society Meeting 57:43.

 International Conference Proceedings

  1. Autio, W., J. Anderson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Greene, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, T. Robinson, M. Warmund. 2004. Early performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ apple on several dwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. VIII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, ISHS, Hungary.

  2. Autio, W., J. Anderson, B. Barritt, J. Cline, R. Crassweller, C. Embree, D. Ferree, M. Garcia, G. Greene, E. Hoover, S. Johnson, K. Kosola, J. Masabni, M. Parker, R. Perry, G. Reighard, T. Robinson, M. Warmund. 2004. Early performance of ‘Fuji’ and ‘McIntosh’ apple on several semidwarf rootstocks in the 1999 NC-140 Rootstock Trial. VIII International Symposium on Integrating Canopy, Rootstock and Environmental Physiology in Orchard Systems, ISHS, Hungary.

 Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Reports

  1. Masabni, J. 2006. Fall Weed Control in Apples and Peaches. PR-538:45-46.

  2. Masabni, J. 2006. Fall Weed Control in Grapes. PR-538:27-28.

  3. Masabni, J. 2006. Weed Control in Bearing Grape. PR-538:29.

  4. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2006. Rootstock and Interstem Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. PR-538:43-44.

  5. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2006. Weed Control in No-Till Pumpkin. PR-538:65-66.

  6. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2006. Evaluation of Herbicide Performance in Newly-Planted Pawpaw. PR-538:47.

  7. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe, J. Johnston, H. Rogers. 2006. Asian Pear, Apple, and Peach Variety Demonstrations. PR-538:41-42.

  8. Masabni, J., J. Strang, D. Wolfe, C. Smigell. 2006. Evaluation of Eastern European Wine Grape Cultivars for Kentucky. PR-538:31-35.

  9. Masabni, J. 2005. Fall Weed Control in Apple and Peach. PR-521:45-47.

  10. Masabni, J. 2005. Fall Weed Control in Grape. PR-521:32-33.

  11. Masabni, J. 2005. Weed Control in Non-Bearing Grape. PR-521:33-34.

  12. Masabni, J., K. Kurtural, D. Wolfe, B. O’Daniel, C. Smigell, J. Johnston, H. Rogers. 2005. 2000 Wine Grape Cultivar Trial. PR-521:24-25.

  13. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2005. Asian Pear, Apple, and Peach Variety Demonstrations. PR-521:44-45.

  14. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2005.  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Rootstock and Interstem Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. PR-521:42-44.

  15. Masabni, J., J. Williams. 2005. Weed Control in No-Till Pumpkin. PR-521:58-60.

  16. Masabni, J., J. Williams, N. Howard. 2005. Weed Control in Bell Pepper. PR-521:56-57.

  17. Masabni, J., J. Strang, D. Wolfe. 2005. Blueberry Cultivar Trials in Western Kentucky. PR-521:37-39.

  18. Masabni J., J. Strang, G. Brown, D. Wolfe, Chris Smigell, J. Johnston, H. Rogers, S. Bogle, and A. Satanek. 2004. Evaluation of Eastern European Wine Grape Cultivars for Kentucky. PR-504:24-28.

  19. Masabni J., J. Strang, G. Brown, D. Wolfe, Chris Smigell, J. Johnston, H. Rogers, S. Bogle, and A. Satanek. 2004. 2000 Wine Grape Cultivar Trial. PR-504:28-29.

  20. Masabni J., D. Wolfe, J. Johnston, H. Rogers and Gerald R. Brown (Professor Emeritus). 2004. Highbush Blueberry Cultivar Trial in Western Kentucky. PR-504:32-33.

  21. Masabni J., D. Wolfe, J. Johnston, and H. Rogers. 2004. Blackberry Cultivar Trial. PR-504:33.

  22. Masabni J., D. Wolfe and G. Brown (Professor of Emeritus). 2004. Rootstock & Interstem Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. PR-504:36-38.

  23. Masabni J., D. Wolfe, J. Johnston and H. Rogers. 2004. Pome Fruit Variety Trial. PR-504:38-39.

  24. Bogle, S. and J. Masabni. 2004. On-Farm Commercial Vegetable Demonstrations in Western Kentucky. PR-504:19-20.

  25. Bogle, S., B. Rowell and J. Masabni. 2004. Sap Tests and Blotchy Ripening Incidence in Staked Tomatoes in Western Kentucky. PR-504:66-67.

  26. Masabni, J., J. Strang, G. Brown, D. Wolfe, C. Smigell, J. Johnston, H. Rogers, S. Bogle, A. Satanek. 2003. Evaluation of Eastern European Wine Grape Cultivars for Kentucky. PR-488:20-21.

  27. Masabni, J., J. Strang, G. Brown, D. Wolfe, C. Smigell, J. Johnston, H. Rogers, S.M. Bogle, A. Satanek.. 2003. Wine Grape Cultivar Trial. PR-488:25-26.

  28. Masabni, J., G. Brown, D. Wolfe. 2003. Highbush Blueberry Cultivar Trial in Western Kentucky. PR-488:28.

  29. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2003. 2002 and 2003 Blackberry Cultivar Trial Results. PR-488:32-33.

  30. Masabni, J., G. Brown, D. Wolfe. 2003. Rootstock and Interstem Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. PR-488:41-43.

  31. Masabni, J. 2003. Late Season Weed Control in Apple and Peach. PR-488:43-45.

  32. Masabni, J., S. Bogle, D. Wolfe. 2003. Sweet Corn Variety Trial, Western Kentucky. PR-488:62-63.

  33. Masabni, J., S. Bogle, D. Wolfe. 2003. Weed Control in Pepper and Sweet Corn. PR-488:84-88.

  34. Bogle, S., J. Masabni, H. Eli, J. Stone. 2003. Fairview Produce Auction Vegetable Demonstration. PR-488:16.

  35. Bogle, S., J. Masabni, N. Howard. 2003. On-Farm Commercial Vegetable Demonstration in Western Kentucky. PR-488:17-18.

  36. Masabni, J., G. Brown, D. Wolfe. 2002. Highbush Blueberry Cultivar Trial-Western Kentucky. Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report: PR-470:25-26.

  37. Masabni, J., G. Brown, D. Wolfe. 2002. Rootstock and Interstem Effects on Pome Fruit Trees. Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report: PR-470:28-30.

  38. Masabni, J., G. Brown, D. Wolfe. 2002. Optimal Training of Apple Trees for High Density Plantings. Fruit and Vegetable Crops Research Report: PR-470:30-31.

  39. Bogle, S., J. Masabni. 2002. On-Farm Commercial Vegetable Demonstration in Western Kentucky. PR-470:17-18.

 Peer-Reviewed Extension Publications

  1. Masabni, J. 2007. Honeyvine Milkweed Control in Tree Fruits, Small Fruits, and Grapes 'HO-85' (8 pages. Issued April 2007).

  2. Masabni, J. 2007. Dry Pesticide Rates for Hand-Held Sprayers 'HO-83' (4 pages. Issued February 2007).

  3. Masabni, J., J. Strang, R. Jones. 2007. Strawberry Production in Kentucky 'HO-16' (Issued 1954; Revised 2007).

  4. Masabni, J., J. Strang, J. Hartman, R. Bessin. 2007. Growing Peaches in Kentucky ‘HO-57’ (Issued 1981; Revised 2007).

  5. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe, J. Strang, R. Jones. 2007. Rootstocks for Kentucky Fruit Trees 'HO-82' (Issued 1996; Revised 2007).

  6. Masabni, J., J. Strang, R. Jones, R. Bessin, J. Hartman. 2007. Nut Tree Growing in Kentucky ‘ID-77’ (Issued 1987; Revised 2007).

  7. Ferguson Sears, A., R. Bessin, K. Seebold, J. Masabni, T. Woods, R. Jones. 2007. Ornamental Gourd Production in Kentucky 'ID-119' (Issued 1995; Revised 2007)

  8. Bessin R., J. Hartman, R. Jones, J. Masabni, J. Strang. 2007. Midwest Commercial Tree Fruit Spray Guide ‘ID-92’ (annual update).

  9. Strang, J., J. Masabni, R. Jones, K. Kurtural, R. Bessin, J. Hartman. 2007. Midwest Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide ‘ID-94’ (annual update).

  10. Rowell B., R. Bessin, J. Masabni, J. Strang, R. Jones, K. Seebold. 2006. Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Producers ‘ID-36’ (biennial update).

  11. R. Durham, J. Strang, J. Hartman, R. Bessin, R. Jones, J. Masabni. 2005. Disease and Insect Control Programs for Homegrown Fruit in Kentucky Including Organic
    Alternatives 'ID-21' (Issued 1974; Revised 2005).

  12. Zandstra, B., J. Masabni, M. Particka. 2005. Guide to Tolerance of Crops and Susceptibility of Weeds to Herbicides. Michigan State University Extension Publication ‘E-2833’ (147 pages. Issued 2005).

  13. J. Strang, R. Jones, J. Masabni, D. Wolfe, J. Hartman, R. Bessin. 2003. Growing Highbush Blueberries in Kentucky 'HO-60' (Issued 1982; Revised 2003).

 Peer-Reviewed Horticulture Department Fact Sheets

  1. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2007. Eastern European Grape Cultivar Performance ‘HF-3007’ (6 pages).

  2. Masabni, J., D. Wolfe. 2007. Apple Cultivar Performance 'HF-3006' (6 pages).

  3. Masabni, J., J. Strang. 2007. Orchard Site Rating Sheet ‘HF-3005’ (3 pages).

  4. Masabni, J., J. Strang, R. Jones, K. Kurtural, K. Bale, D. Wolfe. 2007. Fruit and Nut Nursery Sources 'HF-3002' (17 pages. Issued 1985; Revised: 2007).

  5. Kurtural, K., J. Masabni. 2006. Dormant Pruning of Wine Grapes in Kentucky 'HF-3107' (5 pages).

  6. Strang, J., J. Masabni, R. Durham. 2006. Fertility Guidelines for Home Fruit and Nut Plantings 'HF-3004' (4 pages. Issued 1979; Revised 2006).

  7. Strang J., J. Masabni, R. Jones, R. Durham. 2006. Home Fruit Variety Recommendations 'HF-3003' (6 pages. Issued 1991; Revised 2006).

  8. Strang, J., J. Masabni. 2006. Fruit Crop Tissue Analysis 'HF-3001' (2 pages. Issued 2004; Revised 2006).

 Online Publications available on Department Website

  1. Masabni, J., J. Strang, C. Smigell. 2005. Fruit and Nut Publications (4 pages).

  2. Masabni, J., J. Strang, C. Smigell. 2005. Fruit and Nut Websites (3 pages).

 Instructional Videos

  1. Masabni, J. 2007. One Pass Chemical Sprayer and Plastic Layer ‘DHO-0080’ (Submitted 2004, Issued June 2007).

  2. Masabni, J. 2007. Build Your Own Herbicide Sprayer. (Submitted 2006).

  3. Masabni, J. 2004. Fruit and Vegetable Sprayers. A ½-hour video program prepared for commercial applicators and homeowners who are preparing for their pesticide training application. This program reaches 1000-2000 clients annually.