Robert D. Berghage

Affiliate Researcher
Titles and Affiliations
Associate Professor, Plant Science

Research Summary

Phytoremediation and bioremediation for greenhouse waste and irrigation water.

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Recent Publications

Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus Inoculation of Two Lettuce Cultivars Affects Leaf and Root Growth under Hydroponic Conditions

Sebring, R. L., Duiker, S. W., Berghage, R. D., Regan, J. M., Lambert, J. D. & Bryant, R. B., Feb 1 2022, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 12, 3, 1585.

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Effect of cold storage on the germination success of four stonecrop species

McDavid, K. L., Sanford, D. L. & Berghage, R. D., Jan 1 2017, In: HortTechnology. 27, 3, p. 354-357 4 p.

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Curve number and runoff coefficients for extensive living roofs

Fassman-Beck, E., Hunt, W., Berghage, R., Carpenter, D., Kurtz, T., Stovin, V. & Wadzuk, B., Mar 1 2016, In: Journal of Hydrologic Engineering. 21, 3, 04015073.

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Accumulated snow layer influence on the heat transfer process through green roof assemblies

Zhao, M., Srebric, J., Berghage, R. D. & Dressler, K. A., May 1 2015, In: Building and Environment. 87, p. 82-91 10 p.

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Effects of plant and substrate selection on thermal performance of green roofs during the summer

Zhao, M., Tabares-Velasco, P. C., Srebric, J., Komarneni, S. & Berghage, R., Aug 2014, In: Building and Environment. 78, p. 199-211 13 p.

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Validation of predictive heat and mass transfer green roof model with extensive green roof field data

Tabares-Velasco, P. C., Zhao, M., Peterson, N., Srebric, J. & Berghage, R., Oct 2012, In: Ecological Engineering. 47, p. 165-173 9 p.

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Green roof plant responses to different substrate types and depths under various drought conditions

Thuring, C. E., Berghage, R. D. & Beattie, D. J., Apr 2010, In: HortTechnology. 20, 2, p. 395-401 7 p.

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Capturing consumer preferences and interests in developing a state plant promotional program

Wehry, R. H., Kelley, K. M., Berghage, R. D. & Sellmer, J. C., Jun 2007, In: HortScience. 42, 3, p. 574-580 7 p.

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Stormwater mitigation and surface temperature reduction by green roofs

DeNardo, J. C., Jarrett, A. R., Manbeck, H. B., Beattie, D. J. & Berghage, R. D., Jul 1 2005, In: Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 48, 4, p. 1491-1496 6 p.

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Using intercept and telephone survey methods to assess consumer awareness and purchasing of pennsylvania gardener selects

Wehry, R. H., Kelley, K. M., Berghage, R. D. & Sellmer, J. C., 2005, In: HortTechnology. 15, 1, p. 157-163 7 p.

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The Pennsylvania State University Medieval Garden: Using a Specialized Garden as an Alternative Teaching and Learning Environment

McGann, M. R. & Berghage, R. D., 2004, In: HortTechnology. 14, 1, p. 155-160 6 p.

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Evaluation of medium-applied insect growth regulators against fungus gnats and western flower thrips populations on African violets

Ludwig, S. W., Hoover, K. & Berghage, R., 2003, In: HortTechnology. 13, 3, p. 515-517 3 p.

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Pennsylvania gardener selects plant evaluation program

Sellmer, J. C., Berghage, Jr., R., Michael, A. H. & Bilik, T., Feb 1 2003, In: Journal of Extension. 41, 1

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Green roofs: The next horticultural revolution

Beattie, D. J. & Berghage, Jr., R., Dec 1 2001, In: International Plant Propagators' Society. Combined Proceedings of Annual Meetings. 51, p. 383-386 4 p.

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Photoperiod, chilling, and light quality during daylight extension affect growth and flowering of tissue-cultured Easter lily plants

Holcomb, E. J. & Berghage, R., 2001, In: HortScience. 36, 1, p. 53-55 3 p.

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