Dr. Guihong Bi

Assistant Professor
Specialty: Ornamental Horticulture
Research Organism(s): Ornamental Crops
Department: Truck Crops Experiment Station

Mailing Address
Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station
P.O. Box 231
Crystal Springs, MS 39059

Physical Address
Truck Crops Branch Experiment Station
2024 Experiment Station Road
Crystal Springs, MS 39059

Email: gb250@msstate.edu
Telephone: (601) 892-3731
Fax: (601) 892-2056

Assignment

100% research. My research program focuses on improving the production efficiency of ornamental crops and expanding knowledge of new crop production practices for the state's expanding green industry.

Web Site
Truck Crops Experiment Station

URL
http://www.msstate.edu/dept/cmrec/truckcrops.htm

Curriculum vitae

Education

Ph.D. 2004. Horticulture, Oregon State University
M.S. 1993. Biology, Shandong Agricultural University, PRC
B.S. 1990. Horticulture, Shandong Agricultural University, PRC

Experience

2005-present. Assistant Research Professor. Ornamental Horticulture, Mississippi State University
2004-2005. Postdoctoral Research Associate. Horticulture, Oregon State University
1998-2004. Graduate Research Assistant. Horticulture, Oregon State University
1990-1993. Graduate Research Assistant. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Shandong Agricultural University, PRC

Society Membership

American Society for Horticultural Science
International Society for Horticultural Sciences
Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association
Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association

Publications

Refereed

Bi, G., Evans W.B. and G.B. Fain. 2009. Use of pulp mill ash as a substrate component for greenhouse production of marigold. HortScience. 44(1): 183-187.

Bi, G. and C.F. Scagel. 2008. Nitrogen uptake and mobilization by hydrangea leaves from foliar sprayed urea in autumn depends on plant nitrogen status. HortScience. 43(7): 2151-2154.

Bi, G., Scagel, C.F. and R. Harkess. 2008. Rate of nitrogen fertigation during vegetative growth and spray applications of urea in the autumn alters growth and flowering of floristsâ•˙ hydrangeas. HortScience. 43(2): 472-477.

Scagel, C.F., Bi, G., Fuchigami, L.H. and R.P. Regan. 2008. Nitrogen availability alters mineral nutrient uptake and demand in container-grown deciduous and evergreen Rhododendron. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 26(3): 177-187.

Scagel, C.F., Bi, G., Fuchigami, L.H. and R.P. Regan. 2008. Rate of nitrogen application during the growing season and spraying plants with urea in the autumn alters uptake of other nutrients by deciduous and evergreen container-grown rhododendron cultivars. HortScience. 43(5): 1569-1579.

Bi, G., Scagel, C.F., Fuchigami, L.H. and R.P. Regan. 2007. Rate of nitrogen application during the growing season alters the response of container-grown rhododendron and azalea to foliar application of urea in the Autumn. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 82(5): 753-763.

Bi, G., Scagel, C.F., Fuchigami, L.H. and R.P. Regan. 2007. Differences in growth, and nitrogen uptake and storage between two container-grown cultivars of rhododendron. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 25(1): 13-20.

Scagel, C.F., Bi, G., Fuchigami, L.H. and R.P. Regan. 2007. Seasonal variation in growth, nitrogen uptake and allocation by container-grown evergreen and deciduous Rhododendron cultivars. HortScience. 42(6): 1440-1449.

Bi, G., Scagel, C.F., Cheng, L. and L.H. Fuchigami. 2005. Effects of copper, zinc and urea on defoliation and nitrogen reserves in nursery plants of almond. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 80(6): 746-750.

Bi, G., Scagel, C. F., Cheng, L. and L.H. Fuchigami. 2004. Soil and foliar nitrogen supply affects the composition of nitrogen and carbohydrates in young almond trees. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 79(2): 175-181.

Bi, G., Scagel, C. F. and L.H. Fuchigami. 2004. Effects of spring soil nitrogen application on nitrogen remobilization, uptake and partitioning for new growth in almond nursery plants. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 79(3): 431-436.

Non-Refereed

Bi, G., Evans, W.B. and D. Rowe. 2009. Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on marigold growth and flowering. Proc. SNA Research Conference. 54: 171-175.

Rinehart, T., Reed, S, Owings, A. and G. Bi. 2008. Hydrangea macrophylla sun tolerance for the Deep South. Proc. SNA Research Conference. 53: 198-200.

Evans, W.B. and G. Bi. 2008. Can vermicompost replace slow release fertilizer in greenhouse production of marigold and tomato plants? Proc. SNA Research Conference. 53: 24-28.

Bi, G., Evans W.B. and G.B. Fain. 2007. Pulp mill ash as a substrate component for greenhouse crops. Proc. Southern Nurserymenâ•˙s Assoc. Research Conference. 52: 10-14.

Bi, G. and C.F. Scagel. 2007. Nitrogen foliar feeding has advantages. Nursery Management & Production. 23(3): 43-46.