Elsa Sánchez

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Professor, Plant Science

Research Summary

Research interests include researching and developing alternative crops for small-acreage growers, investigating different management methods for horticultural production systems, and organic and sustainable vegetable production systems.

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Recent Publications

A Comparison Between Modified-umbrella and High-wire Trellising Systems in a Low-profile Greenhouse for Hydroponic Beit Alpha Cucumber

Kile, L., Sánchez, E. & Berghage, R., Jun 2024, In: HortTechnology. 34, 3, p. 339-344 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Understanding Latinx Farmers in Pennsylvania to Meet Their Needs for Non-Formal Education

Huerta-Arredondo, I. A., Sánchez, E. & Ewing, J., May 2023, In: Horticulturae. 9, 5, 590.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

A Win–Win Situation: Performance and Adaptability of Petite Sweetpotato Production in a Temperate Region

Duque, L. O., Sánchez, E., Pecota, K. & Yencho, C., Feb 2022, In: Horticulturae. 8, 2, 172.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Fruit yield and physicochemical quality evaluation of hybrid and grafted field-grown muskmelon in Pennsylvania

Sánchez, E., Pollock, R., Elkner, T., Butzler, T. & Di Gioia, F., Apr 2021, In: Horticulturae. 7, 4, 69.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Pennsylvania state university statewide cultivar evaluation program model

Sánchez, E. S., Butzler, T. M., Elkner, T. E., Pollock, R. & Di Gioia, F., Oct 2021, In: Horticulturae. 7, 10, 370.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

The potential of strip tillage and rowcovers for organic cucurbit production

Lilley, J. M. & Sánchez, E. S., Oct 2016, In: HortTechnology. 26, 5, p. 628-636 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Performance of broccoli cultivars in spring and fall evaluations in Pennsylvania

Sánchez, E., Butzler, T., Stivers, L., Pollock, R., Elkner, T., Bogash, S. & Lamont, W., Dec 2016, In: HortTechnology. 26, 6, p. 869-876 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Pennsylvania statewide synergistic sweet corn cultivar evaluation

Butzler, T. M., Sánchez, E. S., Bogash, S. M., Elkner, T. E., Lamont, W. J., Pollock, R. & Stivers, L. J., Oct 2015, In: HortTechnology. 25, 5, p. 687-695 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Optimizing rowcover deployment for managing bacterial wilt and using compost for organic muskmelon production

Sánchez, E. S., Hernández, E., Gleason, M. L., Batzer, J. C., Williams, M. A., Coolong, T. & Bessin, R., Dec 2015, In: HortTechnology. 25, 6, p. 762-768 7 p.

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Meeting the 'multi-' requirements in organic agriculture research: Successes, challenges and recommendations for multifunctional, multidisciplinary, participatory projects

Barbercheck, M., Kiernan, N. E., Hulting, A. G., Duiker, S., Hyde, J., Karsten, H. & Sanchez, E., Jun 2012, In: Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 27, 2, p. 93-106 14 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Pennsylvania statewide winter squash cultivar evaluation

Sánchez, E. S., Butzler, T. M., Stivers, L. J., Elkner, T. E., Bogash, S. M., Eric Oesterling, R. & Orzolek, M. D., Dec 2012, In: HortTechnology. 22, 6, p. 826-837 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Development and evaluation of a training program on whole farm nutrient planning for organic farms

Sánchez, E. S. & Karsten, H. D., Aug 2011, In: HortTechnology. 21, 4, p. 500-503 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Pennsylvania statewide bell pepper cultivar evaluation

Sánchez, E. S., Butzler, T. M., Bogash, S. M., Elkner, T. E., Oesterling, R. E., Orzolek, M. D. & Stivers, L. J., Jun 2011, In: HortTechnology. 21, 3, p. 384-390 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Newspaper mulches for suppressing weeds for organic high-tunnel cucumber production

Sánchez, E., Lamont, W. J. & Orzolek, M. D., 2008, In: HortTechnology. 18, 1, p. 154-157 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Strengthening teaching effectiveness through cooperative learning activities

Sánchez, E. & Craig, R., 2007, In: HortTechnology. 17, 2, p. 254-257 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review