Dr. Bradley Rowe
Associate Professor
A212Plant and Soil Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325
Phone: 517/355-5191, ext 334
Fax: 517/353-0890
Email: rowed@msu.edu

Dr. Bradley Rowe Education Research Publication
Joined Department:
     January 1997
     		Appointment:
     75% Teaching
     25% Research
        

Education:

Ph.D., Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, 1996
M.S., Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University, 1993
B.S., Agricultural Mechanization, Penn State University, 1982

Teaching Interests:

Research Interests:

General research interests include propagation and production of landscape plants and their proper use in the landscape. Specific research emphasis is green roof technology.  Information on the green roof research program at MSU can be found at:  http://www.hrt.msu.edu/greenroof/


Selected Publications:

Articles in refereed scientific journals 

  • 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 

  • Blazich, F.A. and D.B. Rowe.  Rhododendron L., p.___.  Seeds of woody plants in the United States.  2nd ed. U.S. Dept. Agr., Forest Serv., Washington, D.C. (In press)(Currently on web www.nsl.fs.fed.us/wpsm
     
  • Rowe, D.B. and F.A. Blazich.  Rhus L., p.___.  Seeds of woody plants in the United States.  2nd ed.  U.S. Dept. Agr., Forest Serv., Washington, D.C. (In press) (Currently on web at www.nsl.fs.fed.us/wpsm
     
  • Rowe, D.B. and F.A. Blazich.  Tilia L., p.___.  Seeds of woody plants in the United States.  2nd ed.  U.S. Dept. Agr., Forest Serv., Washington, D.C. (In press) (Currently on web at www.nsl.fs.fed.us/wpsm
     
  • 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.

 

 

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