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Dr. Guihong Bi

Dr. Guihong  Bi

Title

  • Research Professor

Contact Information

gbi@pss.msstate.edu
Office: 662-325-2403
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Overview

Education

  • Oregon State University, Doctor of Philosophy (PHD), Horticulture
  • Shandong Agricultural University, Master of Science (MS), Biology
  • Shandong Agricultural University, Bachelor of Science (BS), Horticulture

Publications

Year Publications
2025

Xing, Z., Bi, G., Li, T., Zhang, Q., Knight, P. R. 2025. Long-term rainfall–runoff simulations during fallow seasons in a humid region. Climate

2025

Bass, K., Harvey, L., Santy, A., Bi, G., Harvey, K. M. 2025. Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Sweetpotato Stem Tissue Development and Structure . International Journal of Plant Biology

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2025

Ray, J. T., Blythe, E. K., Bi, G., Knight, P. R., Reynolds, D. B., Bachman, G. R. 2025. Potential for phytotoxicity using alcohol-containing solutions of auxin in cutting propagation. HortTechnology 35(5):648-662.

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2024

Li, T., Arthur, J. D., Bi, G., White, S. 2024. Hydroponic Fiber Mats Altered Shoot Growth and Mineral Nutrient Composition of Five Herbal Microgreens. Horticulturae 10(12):1298.

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2024

Xing, Z., Bi, G., Li, T., Zhang, Q., Knight, P. R. 2024. Effect of Harvest Time on Growth and Bioactive Compounds in Salvia miltiorrhiza. Plants 13(13):1788.

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2024

Xing, Z., Bi, G., Li, T., Zhang, Q., Knight, P. R. 2024. Effect of Plant Density on Growth and Bioactive Compounds in Salvia miltiorrhiza. Agronomy 14(6):1157.

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2023

Li, T., Arthur, J. D., Bi, G. 2023. Shoot Yield and Mineral Nutrient Concentrations of Six Microgreens in the Brassicaceae Family Affected by Fertigation Rate. Horticulturae 9(11):1217.

2023

Lalk, G. T., Bi, G., Stafne, E. T., Li, T. 2023. Fertilizer type and irrigation frequency affect plant growth, yield, and gas exchange of containerized strawberry cultivars. Technology in Horticulture 3(1):1-8.

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2023

Xing, Z., Bi, G., Li, T., Zhang, Q., Knight, P. R. 2023. Plant Growth and the Contents of Major Bioactive Compounds of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge Grown in Mississippi, United States. Horticulturae 9(3):310.

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2023

Xing, Z., Bi, G., Li, T., Zhang, Q., Knight, P. R. 2023. Nitrogen fertilization improves growth and bioactive compound content for Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge. Horticulturae 9(2):254.

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2023

Li, Y., Li, Y., Bi, G., Ward, T., Li, L. 2023. Adsorption and degradation of neonicotinoid insecticides in agricultural soils. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 30:47516-47526.

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2022

Arthur, J. D., Li, T., Bi, G. 2022. Plant Growth, Yield, and Quality of Containerized Heirloom Chile Pepper Cultivars Affected by Three Types of Biostimulants. Horticulturae 9(11):1217.

2022

Li, T., Zhao, X., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L. 2022. Nitrogen fertigation rate and foliar urea spray affect plant growth, nitrogen, and carbohydrate status of Encore Azalea ‘Chiffon’ grown in alternative containers. . Horticuluturae 8(6):525 (13 pages).

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2022

Bi, G., Scagel, C. F., Bryla, D. R. 2022. Nitrogen Rate, Irrigation Frequency and Volume Differentially Influence Growth, Flowering, and Nutrient Uptake of Container-Grown Rhododendron During the Following Growing Season. Horticulturae 8, 647:1-19.

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2022

Zhang, Q., Bi, G., Li, T., Wang, Q., Xing, Z., LeCompte, J., Harkess, R. L. 2022. Color Shade Nets Affect Plant Growth and Seasonal Leaf Quality of Camellia sinensis Grown in Mississippi, United States. Frontiers in Nutrition 9(Article 786421):1-13.

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2021

Zhao, X., Bi, G., Li, T., Harkess, R. L., Blythe, E. K. 2021. Nitrogen and phosphorus rates influence growth, flowering, and nutrient uptake in Iris germanica 'Immortality' . Horticultural Science and Technology 39(6):726 - 737.

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2021

Li, T., Lalk, G., Zhang, Q., Xing, Z., Bi, G. 2021. Winter Production of Asian Leafy Greens in High Tunnels Using Biodegradable Mulches. Horticulturae 7(11):454.

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2021

Bi, G., Li, T., Gu, M., Evans, W. B., Williams, M. 2021. Effects of Fertilizer Source and Rate on Zinnia Cut Flower Production in a High Tunnel. Horticulturae 7:1-11.

2021

Arthur, J. D., Li, T., Lalk, G. T., Bi, G. 2021. High Tunnel Production of Containerized Hybrid and Heirloom Tomatoes Using Grafted Plants with Two Types of Rootstocks. Horticulturae 7.

2021

Arthur, J. D., Li, T., Lalk, G. T., Bi, G. 2021. High Tunnel Production of Containerized Hybrid and Heirloom Tomatoes Using Grafted Plants with Two Types of Rootstocks. Horticulturae 7(9):319.

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2021

Li, T., Lalk, G., Arthur, J., Johnson, M., Bi, G. 2021. Shoot Production and Mineral Nutrients of Five Microgreens as Affected by Hydroponic Substrate Type and Post-Emergent Fertilization. Horticulturae 7.

2021

Li, T., Lalk, G., Arthur, J. D., Johnson, M. H., Bi, G. 2021. Shoot Production and Mineral Nutrients of Five Microgreens as Affected by Hydroponic Substrate Type and Post-Emergent Fertilization. Horticulturae 7(6):129.

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2021

Li, T., Lalk, G., Bi, G. 2021. Fertilization and Pre-Sowing Seed Soaking Affect Yield and Mineral Nutrients of Ten Microgreen Species. Horticulturae 7(2):14.

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2021

Li, T., Lalk, G., Bi, G. 2021. Fertilization and Pre-Sowing Seed Soaking Affect Yield and Mineral Nutrients of Ten Microgreen Species. Hortculturae 6.

2020

Li, T., Lalk, G., Zhang, Q., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L. 2020. High-tunnel production of strawberries using black and red plastic mulches. Horticulturae 6:73.

2020

Li, T., Bi, G., Zhao, X., Harkess, R. L., Scagel, C. 2020. Nitrogen fertilization, container type, and irrigation frequency affect mineral nutrient uptake of Hydrangea. Water

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2020

Zhang, Q., Li, T., Wang, Q., LeCompte, J., Harkess, R. L., Bi, G. 2020. Screening Tea Cultivars for Novel Climates: Plant Growth and Leaf Quality of Camellia sinensis Cultivars Grown in Mississippi USA. Frontiers in Plant Science 11:1-12.

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2019

Li, T., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L., Blythe, E. K. 2019. Mineral Nutrient Uptake of Encore Azalea ‘Chiffon’ Affected by Nitrogen, Container, and Irrigation Frequency. HortScience 54(12):2240-2248.

2019

Li, T., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L. 2019. Seasonal Growth and Nitrogen Uptake of Encore Azalea ‘Chiffon’ Affected by Nitrogen Availability and Containers. HortScience 54(5).

2019

Li, T., Bi, G. 2019. Container Production of Southern Highbush Blueberries Using High Tunnels. HortScience 54(2):1-8.

2019

Li, T., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L., Denny, G. C., Scagel, C. 2019. Nitrogen Fertilization and Irrigation Frequency Affect Hydrangea Growth and Nutrient Uptake in Two Container Types. HortScience 54(1):1-8.

2018

Brumfield, R., Kenny, L., DeVincentis, A., Koeser, A., Verlinden, S., Both, A., Bi, G., Lovell, S., Stewart, R. 2018. Analysis of economic and social costs of growing petunia ×hybrida in a greenhouse production system using alternative containers. HortScience 53(8):1179-1185.

2018

Ray, J. T., Blythe, E. K., Bi, G., Knight, P. R., Reynolds, D. B., Bachman, G. R. 2018. Isopropyl alcohol and auxin application method affect phytotoxicity of herbaceous stem cuttings. ISHS 1212:307-314.

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2018

Li, Y., Su, P., Li, Y., Wen, K., Bi, G., Cox, M. S. 2018. Adsorption-desorption and degradation of insecticides clothianidin and thiamethoxam in agricultural soils. Chemosphere 207:708-714.

2018

Li, T., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L., Denny, G. C., Blythe, E. K., Zhao, X. 2018. Nitrogen rate, irrigation frequency, and container type affect plant growth and nutrient uptake of encore azalea 'Chiffon'. HortScience 53(4):560-566.

2017

Li, T., Bi, G., Lecompte, J. S., Barickman, T. C., Evans, W. B. 2017. Effect of Colored Shadecloth on the Quality and Yield of Lettuce and Snapdragon. HortTechnology 27(6):860-867.

2016

Zhao, X., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L., Blythe, E. K. 2016. Effects of Different NH4:NO3 Ratios on Growth and Nutritional Status in Iris Germanica 'Immortality'. HortScience 51(8):1045-1049.

2016

Zhao, X., Bi, G., Harkess, R., Varco, J. J., Blythe, E. K. 2016. Spring Nitrogen Uptake, Use Efficiency, and Partitioning for Growth in Iris Germanica 'Immortality' . HortScience 51(5):563-566.

2016

Zhao, X., Bi, G., Harkess, R. L., Varco, J. J., Li, T., Blythe, E. K. 2016. Nitrogen Fertigation Rates Affect Stored Nitrogen, Growth and Blooming in Iris germanica 'Immortality'. HortScience 51(2):186-191.

2016

Rezazadeh, A., Harkess, R. L., Bi, G. 2016. Effect of plant growth regulators on growth and flowering of potted red firespike. HortTechnology 26(1):6-11.

2016

Rezazadeh, A., Harkess, R. L., Bi, G. 2016. Effects of paclobutrazol and flurprimidol on water stress amelioration in potted red firespike. HortTechnology 26(1):26-29.

2015

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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2015

Rezazadeh, A., Harkess, R. L., Bi, G. 2015. Stimulation of lateral branching of red firespike with dikegulac sodium, benzyladenine, and pinching. . HortTechnology 25(3):358-361.

2015

Brumfield, R. G., DeVincentis, A. J., Wang, X., Fernandez, T. R., Nambuthiri, S., Geneve, R. L., Koeser, A. K., Bi, G., Li, T., Sun, Y., Niu, G., Cochran, D., Fulcher, A., Stewart, R. J. 2015. Economics of Utilizing Alternative Containers in Ornamental Crop Production Systems . HortTechnology 25(1):17-25.

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2015

Li, T., Bi, G., Niu, G., Nambuthiri, S. S., Geneve, R. L., Wang, X., Fernandez, T. R., Sun, Y., Zhao, X. 2015. Feasibility of using biocontainers in a pot-in-pot system for nursery production of river birch. HortTechnology 25(1):57-62.

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2015

Sun, Y., Niu, G., Koeser, A. K., Bi, G., Anderson, V., Jacobsen, K., Conneway, R., Verlinden, S., Stewart, R., 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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2015

Evans, M. R., Koeser, A. K., Bi, G., Nambuthiri, S., Geneve, R., Lovell, S. T., Stewart, R. J. 2015. Impact of Biocontainers With and Without Shuttle Trays on Water Use in the Production of a Containerized Ornamental Greenhouse Crop . HortTechnology 25(1):35-41.

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2015

Wang, X., Fernandez, T. R., Cregg, B. M., Auras, R., Fulcher, A., Cochran, D. R., Niu, G., Sun, Y., Bi, G., Nambuthiri, S., 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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2015

Nambuthiri, S., Geneve, R. L., Sun, Y., Wang, X., Fernandez, T. 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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Extension Publications

Year Publications
2019

Barickman, T. C., Bi, G., Bond, J. A., Byrd, J. D., Cobb, J., Denny, G. C., Dodds, D. M., Ezell, A. W., Golden, B. R., Hearn, R., Henry, W. B., Huang, Y., Irby, J. T., Lang, D. J., Larson, E. J., Lawrence, B., Ledlow, M., Lemus, R. W., Li, T., Maddox, V. L., McCurdy, J. D., Merkl, M. G., Meyers, S. L., Neal, J. W., Reginelli, D. B., Reynolds, D. B., Russell, D. P., Self, A. B., Shankle, M. W., Snyder, R., Stafne, E. T., Triplett, G. B., Tseng, P., Turnage, L. G., White, J. A. 2019. 2019 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532.

2018

Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Li, T., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Barickman, C., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G., Tseng, P. 2018. 2018 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532: 240.

2017

Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Ward, J. K., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Stringer, S., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G., Tseng, P. 2017. 2017 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532:240 pp.

2016

Shankle, M. W., Byrd, J. D., Ledlow, M., Calcote, K., Cobb, J., Reynolds, D. B., Neal, W., Turnage, G., Buehring, N. W., Henry, B., Larson, E. J., Triplett, G. B., Dodds, D. M., Bond, J. A., Irby, T., Huang, Y., Ward, J. K., Lang, D. J., Lemus, R. W., Russell, D., White, J., Stafne, E. T., Guihong, B., Stringer, S., Maddox, V., Weaver, M., Denny, G. C., Sarver, J. M., Hearn, R., Merkl, G., Golden, B. R., Lawrence, B., McCurdy, J. D., Self, B., Ezell, A. W., Meyers, S. L., Nagel, D. H., Snyder, R. G. 2016. 2016 Weed Control Guidelines for Mississippi. Mississippi State University Extension Service P1532:240 pp.

Graduate Students

  • Taylor Blaise
  • Ziyu Xu
  • Rui Peng
  • Patrick Owens
  • Kerington Bass
  • Apphia Santy

Society Memberships

  • American Society for Horticultural Science
  • International Society for Horticultural Sciences
  • Mississippi Nursery and Landscape Association
  • Southern Region - American Society for Horticultural Science