Selected Publications — Dr. Brad Rowe , Professor

Articles in refereed scientific journals 

  • Whittinghill, L.J. and D.B. Rowe.  2012.  The role of green roof technology in urban agriculture.  Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems (In press).  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S174217051100038X)
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  • Rowe, D.B., K.L. Getter, and A.K. Durhman.  2012.  Effect of green roof media depth on Crassulacean plant succession over seven years.  Landscape and Urban Planning 104(3-4):310-319.  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2011.11.010)
  • Getter, K.L., D.B. Rowe, J.A. Andresen, and I.S. Wichman.  2011.  Seasonal heat flux properties of an extensive green roof in a Midwestern U.S. climate.  Energy and Buildings 43:3548-3557.  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.09.018)
  • Rowe, D.B.  2011.  Green roofs as a means of pollution abatement.  Environmental Pollution 159(8-9):2100-2110.  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2010.10.029)
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  • Whittinghill, L.J. and D.B. Rowe.  2011.  Salt tolerance of common green roof and green wall plants.  Urban Ecosystems 14(4):783-794.  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11252-011-0169-4)
  • Getter, K.L., D.B. Rowe, G.P. Robertson, B.M. Cregg, and J.A. Andresen.  2009.  Carbon sequestration potential of extensive green roofs.  Environmental Science and Technology  43(19):7564-7570.  (http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/es901539x) 
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  • Getter, K.L., D.B. Rowe, and B.M. Cregg.  2009.  Solar radiation intensity influences extensive green roof plant communities.  Urban Forestry and Urban Greening  8(4):269-281.
  • Getter, K.L. and D.B. Rowe.  2009. Substrate depth influences sedum plant community on a green roof.  HortScience 44(2):401-407.
  • Getter, K.L. and D.B. Rowe.  2008.  Using simple cooperative learning techniques in a plant propagation course.  NACTA Journal 52(4):39-43.
  • Getter, K.L. and D.B. Rowe.  2008.  Media depth influences Sedum green roof establishment.  Urban Ecosystems 11:361-372.
     
  • Getter, K.L., D.B. Rowe, and J.A. Andresen.  2007.  Quantifying the effect of slope on extensive green roof stormwater retention.  Ecological Engineering 31:225-231.
     
  • Durhman, A.K., D.B. Rowe, and C.L. Rugh.  2007.  Effect of substrate depth on initial growth, coverage, and survival of 25 succulent green roof plant taxa.  HortScience 42(3):588-595.
     
  • Getter, K.L. and D.B. Rowe.  2007.  Effect of substrate depth and planting season on Sedum plug establishment for green roofs.  J. Environ. Hort 25(2):95-99.
     
  • Oberndorfer, E., J. Lundholm, B. Bass, M. Connelly, R. Coffman, H. Doshi, N. Dunnett, S. Gaffin, M. Köhler, K. Lui, and B. Rowe. 2007. Green roofs as urban ecosystems:  ecological structures, functions, and services.  BioScience 57(10):823-833.
     
  • Durhman, A.K., D.B. Rowe, and C.L. Rugh.  2006.  Effect of watering regimen on chlorophyll fluorescence and growth of selected green roof plant taxa.  HortScience 41(7):1623-1628.
     
  • Getter, K.L. and D.B. Rowe.  2006.  The role of green roofs in sustainable development.  Hort Science  41(5):1276-1285.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., M.A. Monterusso, and C.L. Rugh.  2006. Assessment of heat-expanded slate and fertility requirements in green roof substrates.  HortTechnology  16(3):471-477.
     
  • Behe, B., J. Hardy, S. Barton, J. Brooker, T. Fernandez, C. Hall, J. Hicks, R. Hinson, P. Knight, R. McNiel, T. Page, B. Rowe, C. Safley, and R. Schutzki.  2005.  Landscape plant material, size, and design sophistication increase perceived home value.  J. Environ. Hort  23(3):127-133.
     
  • Monterusso, M.A., D.B. Rowe, and C.L. Rugh. 2005. Establishment and persistence of Sedum spp. and native taxa for green roof applications.  HortScience 40(2):391-396.
     
  • VanWoert, N.D, D.B. Rowe, J.A. Andresen, C.L. Rugh, R.T. Fernandez, and L. Xiao.  2005. Green roof stormwater retention: Effects of roof surface, slope, and media depth.  J. Environ. Quality  34(3):1036-1044.
     
  • VanWoert, N.D, D.B. Rowe, J.A. Andresen, C.L. Rugh, and L. Xiao. 2005. Watering regime and green roof substrate design affect Sedum plant growth.  HortScience 40(3):659-664.
     
  • Cregg, B.M., M.W. Duck, C.M. Rios, D.B. Rowe, and M.R. Koelling. 2004. Chlorophyll fluorescence and needle chlorophyll concentration of true fir (Abies spp.) seedlings in response to pH.  HortScience 39(4):1121-1125.
     
  • Monterusso, M.A., D.B. Rowe, C.L. Rugh, and D.K. Russell. 2004. Runoff water quantity and quality from green roof systems. Acta Hort 639:369-376.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., R.T. Fernandez, and B.M. Cregg. 2004.  Effect of wool pellet mulch on propagation, crop growth, and weed control in liners.  Propagation of Ornamental Plants  4(2):29-36.
     
  • Bruce, S.E., D.B. Rowe, and J.A. Flore. 2002. Chlorophyll fluorescence to measure effects of cold storage on rooting of stem cuttings of Taxus. Propagation of Ornamental Plants 2(1):44-50.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., and B.M. Cregg.  2002. Effect of incorporating controlled-release fertilizer on growth during adventitious rooting of Artemisia, Gaura, and Nepeta.  J. Environ. Hort. 20(1):1-6.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., F.A. Blazich, and C.D. Raper.  2002.  Nitrogen nutrition of hedged stock plants of loblolly pine.  I. Tissue nitrogen concentrations and carbohydrate status.  New Forests 24(1):39-52.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., F.A. Blazich, F.C. Wise, and B. Goldfarb.  2002.  Nitrogen nutrition of hedged stock plants of loblolly pine.  II.  Influence of carbohydrate and nitrogen status on adventitious rooting of stem cuttings. New Forests 24(1):53-65.
     
  • Bruce, S.E., D.B. Rowe, and  J.A. Flore.  2001.  Chlorophyll fluorescence in vegetative propagation of Taxus.  HortScience  36(5):971-975.
     
  • Hardy, J., B.K. Behe, S.S. Barton, T.J. Page, R.E. Schutzki, K. Muzii, R.T. Fernandez, M.T. Haque, J. Brooker, C.R. Hall, R. Hinson, P. Knight, R. McNiel, D.B. Rowe, and C. Safley.  2000.  Consumers preferences for plant size, type of plant material and design sophistication in residential landscaping.  J. Environ. Hort.  18(4):224-230.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., F.A. Blazich, and R.J. Weir.  1999.  Mineral nutrient and carbohydrate status of loblolly pine during propagation as influenced by stock plant nitrogen fertility.  HortScience  34(7):1279-1285.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., F.A. Blazich, S.L. Warren, and T.G. Ranney.  1994.  Seed germination of three provenances of Rhododendron catawbiense:  Influence of light and temperature.  J. Environ. Hort.  12(3):155-158.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., S.L. Warren, and F.A. Blazich.  1994.  Seedling growth of catawba rhododendron.  I. Temperature optima, leaf area, and dry weight distribution.  HortScience  29(11):1298-1302.
     
  • Rowe, D.B., S.L. Warren, F.A. Blazich, and D.M. Pharr.  1994.  Seedling growth of catawba rhododendron. II. Photosynthesis and carbohydrate accumulation and export.  HortScience  29(11):1303-1308.

Chapters in books 

  • Rowe, D.B. and K.A. Getter.  2010.  Green roofs and roof gardens.  p. 391-412.  In: J. Aitkenhead-Peterson and A. Volder (ed.).  Urban Ecosystems Ecology.  Agron. Monogr. 55.  American Society of Agronomy.  Crop Science Society of America.  Soil Science Society of America, Madison, WI
  • Blazich, F.A. and D.B. Rowe. 2008. Rhododendron  L., rhododendron and azalea, p. 943-951.  In: F.T. Bonner and R.P. Karrfalt (eds.).  The woody plant seed manual. Agr. Hdbk 727. U.S. Dept. Agr. For. Serv., Washington, D.C. 
  • Rowe, D.B. and F.A. Blazich. 2008. Rhus L., sumac, p. 954-960.  In: F.T. Bonner and R.P. Karrfalt (eds. The woody plant seed manual. Agr. Hdbk 727. U.S. Dept. Agr. For. Serv., Washington, D.C.
     
  • Rowe, D.B. and F.A. Blazich. 2008. Tilia L., linden or basswood, p. 1113-1118.  In: F.T. Bonner and R.P. Karrfalt (eds.).  The woody plant seed manual. Agr. Hdbk 727. U.S. Dept. Agr. For. Serv., Washington, D.C.
     
  • Rowe, D.B.  2001.   Plant Growth and Development, Chapter 1, p. 1-11.  Michigan Certified Nurseryman Manual.  Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, Okemos, MI.
     
  • Rowe, D.B.  2001.  Landscape Construction, Chapter 11, p. 1-20.  Michigan Certified Nurseryman Manual.  Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association, Okemos, MI.

 

 

Dr. Brad Rowe , Professor

Dr. Brad Rowe
Professor

A212 Plant & Soil Sciences Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325

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Fax: (517) 353-0890

Email: rowed@msu.edu