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Our laboratory delivers oral and poster presentations at local, national, and international conferences, and develops and provides extension outreach via seminars and field days to students and growers.

Conference Talks
  1. Rossi, L. 2025. Introducing a New Research Program: Advancing Sustainability and Quality in Grapes and Other Tree Crops for Texas and Beyond. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science. Jan. 31- Feb. 2, Irving, TX.
  2. Rossi, L. 2024. From roots to fruits: Utilizing plant physiology to improve sustainability and fruit quality in Texas horticulture. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Texas Plant Protection Association. Dec. 9, Bryan, TX.
  3. Rossi, L.; Avery, P.B.; Fox, J.P.; Santiago, J.M.; Hallman, L.M. 2024. Improving the rhizosphere microbiome in Florida citrus groves through mulching and cover crops to foster sustainable horticultural practices. Proceedings of the annual conference of the Entomological Society of America. Nov. 10-14, Phoenix, AZ.
  4. Rossi, L.; Fox, J.P.; Wright, A.L.; Hallman, L.M. 2024. Cover Crop Effects on HLB-affected Citrus Tree Growth and Soil Characteristics: Results From a 3-year Field Trial. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  5. Rossi, L.; Paoli, J.P.; Hallman, L.M. 2024. Reports and research on incorporating cover crops in Florida citriculture: 1896 – 2024. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  6. Rossi, L.; Beany, A.H.; Fox. J.P.; Bolques, A.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Garcia, M. 2024. Assessing the Viability of Olive Trees as an Alternative Fruit Crop for Cultivation in Florida. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  7. Locatelli, G.; Larson, N.R.; Cochrane, E.; Niedz, R.P.; Heck, M.L.; Rossi, L. 2024. Grove First: A Framework to Find Citrus Greening Treatments that are Safe, Affordable, and Available. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  8. Hallman, L.M.; Fox, J.P.; Wright, A.L.; Rossi, L. 2024. Impact of Different Organic Matter Contents on ‘US-942’ Citrus Rootstock Physiology, Nutrient Uptake, and Root Morphology. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  9. Paoli, J.P.; Diaz, E.; Cano, L.M.; Ritenour, M.A.; Fox, J.P.; Price-Baker, T.L.; Avery, P.A.; Rossi, L. 2024. Potential Establishment of Entomopathogenic Fungi as an Endophyte in Citrus Trees Over Time. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  10. Hussain, K.; Fox, J.P.; Rossi, L. 2024. Plant Physiological and Root Anatomical Responses of Two Novel Olive Cultivars (‘Oliana’ and ‘Lecciana’) Under Salinity. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  11. Alcon-Bou, N.; Guzman, S.M.; Rossi, L. 2024. Assessing Grapefruit Responses to Different Irrigation Rates for Managing Salinity Water Under Greenhouse-Controlled Conditions. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  12. Buzzi, G.; Mattia, M.R.; Rossi, L. 2024. Refereed poster. Assessing Tree and Root Responses of Various HLB-affected Citrus Cultivars Using Oxytetracycline Trunk Injections. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  13. Clavijo-Herrera, L.J.; Chaparro, J.X.; Rossi, L.; Sarkhosh, A. 2024. Refereed oral. Influence of Low-, Medium-, and High-Chill Requirement Rootstocks on the Metabolomic Profile of Low-Chill Peaches. Proceedings of the annual conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Sept. 24-30, Honolulu, HI.
  14. Rossi, L.; Hallman, L.M.; Fox, J.P.; Wright, A.L. 2024. Impact of cover cropping on soil and tree parameters in citrus groves affected by citrus greening: a field study in the Indian River regions of Florida. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL.
  15. Buzzi, G.; Mattia, M.R.; Rossi, L. 2024. Effects of oxytetracycline trunk injections on tree health of different HLB-affected citrus accessions. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL.
  16. Price-Baker, T.L.; Paoli, J.P.; Fox, J.P.; Rodriguez, J.A.; Avery, P.B.; Rossi, L. 2024. Endophytic potential of Beauveria bassiana in ‘Valencia’ sweet orange trees grafted on US-942 rootstock. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL
  17. Hussain, K.; Fox, J.P.; Rossi, L. 2024. Salinity tolerance in olive tree cultivars ‘Oliana’ and ‘Lecciana’. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL.
  18. Paoli, J.P.; Avery, P.B.; Ritenour, M.A.; Cano, L.M.; Rossi, L. 2024. The Historical Utility and Research of Entomopathogenic Fungi in Floridian Citriculture, 1885-2024. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL.
  19. Locatelli, G.; Larson, N.R.; Cochrane, E.; Niedz, R.P.; Heck, M.L.; Rossi, L. 2024. Grove-First: A Novel Approach to Field Testing Molecules for the Treatment of Citrus Greening. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL.
  20. Alcon-Bou, N.; Guzman, S.M.; Rossi L. 2024. Response of Grapefruit Trees to Reclaimed Water as Alternative to Groundwater Irrigation in Florida. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL.
  21. Hallman, L.M.; Fox, J.P.; Beany, A.H.; Wright, A.L.; Rossi, L. 2024. Referee oral. Cover Crops for the Indian River Citrus District: Selection of Leguminosae Species Based on Biomass and Root Nodulation. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society. June 6-8, Orlando, FL.
  22. Rossi, L. 2023. Improving sustainable horticultural practices through better management of root and rhizosphere health. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 31-August 4, 2023, Orlando, FL.
  23. Rossi, L.; Hallman, L.M.; Santiago, J.M. 2023. Effects of natural amendments and cultural practices on HLB-affected citrus root and rhizosphere microbiome. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 31-August 4, 2023, Orlando, FL.
  24. Hallman, L.M.; Wright, A.L.; Rossi, L. 2023. Soil nutrient contents of raised citrus beds after 1.5 years of cover cropping in Florida’s Indian River District. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 31-August 4, 2023, Orlando, FL.
  25. Alcon-Bou, N.; Guzman, S.M.; van Santen, E.; Rossi, L. 2023. Response of grapefruit cultivars to reclaimed water as alternative to groundwater during dry season in Florida. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 31-August 4, 2023, Orlando, FL.
  26. Clavijo-Herrera, L.J.; Chaparro, J.X.; Rossi, L.; Sarkhosh, A. 2023. Influence of low-, medium-, and high-chill requirement rootstocks on the physiological performance of mature low-chill peach scion ‘UFsun.’ Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 31-August 4, 2023, Orlando, FL.
  27. Locatelli, G.; Fox, J.-P.; Alcon-Bou, N.; Santiago, J.M.; Boyle, A.E.; Hallman, L.M.; Rossi, L. 2023. Submitted poster. Plant sap analysis as a tool to optimize fertilizer applications for sustainable citrus production under HLB disease. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 31-August 4, 2023, Orlando, FL.
  28. Rossi, L.; Santiago, J.M.; Hallman, L.M.; 2023. Submitted oral. Oak mulch to increase citrus groves soil health: conclusions from a 3-year study. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 10-13, 2023, Daytona Beach, FL.
  29. Rossi, L.; Hallman, L.M.; 2023. Submitted oral. Cover crop studies in citrus groves: a renewed interest in a century old soil management practice. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 10-13, 2023, Daytona Beach, FL.
  30. Alcon-Bou, N.; van Santen, E.; Guzman, S.M.; Rossi, L. 2023. Interactions of four citrus scion/rootstock combinations in response to salinity stress. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 10-13, 2023, Daytona Beach, FL.
  31. Locatelli, G.; Fox, J.-P.; Alcon-Bou, N.; Santiago, J.M.; Boyle, A.E.; Hallman, L.M.; Rossi, L. 2023. Plant sap analysis as a tool to optimize fertilizer applications for sustainable citrus production under HLB disease. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 10-13, 2023, Daytona Beach, FL.
  32. Rossi, L.; Fox, J.P.; Santiago, J.M.; Hallman, L.M. 2022. Sustainable horticultural practices to increase soil health and prolong lifespan of HLB-affected citrus trees grown in the Florida Indian River district. Proceedings of the 2nd Congress of the International Society for Citrus Huanglongbing and Phloem-Colonizing Bacterial Pathosystems (IS-CHPP). October 25-28, 2022, Clearwater, FL
  33. Locatelli, G.; Fox, J.P.; Alcon-Bou, N.; Santiago, J.M.; Hallman, L.M.; Rossi, L. 2022. Plant sap analysis as a tool to optimize fertilizer applications for sustainable citrus production under HLB disease. Proceedings of the 2nd Congress of the International Society for Citrus Huanglongbing and Phloem-Colonizing Bacterial Pathosystems (IS-CHPP). October 25-28, 2022, Clearwater, FL
  34. Hallman, L.M.; Santiago, J.M.; Rossi, L. 2022. Sustainable soil management practices for Florida Indian River grapefruit production under citrus greening. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  35. Shafqat, W.; Ferrarezi, R.S.; Rossi, L.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Morgan, K.; Ritenour, M.A.; Wright, A.L. 2022. High density planting and enhanced nutrition for HLB-affected grapefruit. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  36. Clavijo-Herrera, L.J.; Rossi, L.; Sarkhosh, A. 2022. Different rootstocks influenced chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of the low-chill peach scion ‘UFsun’. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  37. Santiago, J.M.; Hallman. L.M.; Rossi, L. 2022. Impacts of oak mulch amendments on rhizosphere microbiome of sweet orange trees grown in Florida flatwood soils. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  38. Locatelli, G.; Rossi, L.; Pitino, M.; Zagorski, P.; Heck, M.L.; Shatters, R.G. 2022 Symbiont: A novel system to deliver therapeutic compounds to HLB-affected citrus trees. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  39. Hallman, L.M.; Wright, A.L.; Rossi, L. 2022. Cover crops to increase soil quality for Florida citrus production in the Indian River District. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  40. Zapien-Macias, J.M.; Castle, W.S.; Gmitter, F.G.; Grosser, J.W.; Ferrarezi, R.S.; Rossi, L. 2022. Field evaluation of the early performance of grapefruit, navel orange, and mandarin scions on a broad range of rootstocks in the Indian River District. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  41. Alcon-Bou, N.; Guzman, S.M.; Rossi, L. 2022. Effect of soil salinity on growth and anatomy of grapefruits cultivars grafted on ‘US-942’ and ‘US-802’ rootstocks. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, July 30-August 3, 2022, Chicago, IL.
  42. Hallman, L.M.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Wright, A.L.; Ritenour, M.A.; Rossi L. 2022. Indian River grapefruit production in the age of Huanglongbing: current status, challenges and opportunities. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 5-7, 2022, Sarasota, FL.
  43. Arnoldi, M.; Muschweck, L.; Duren, E.B.; Avery, P.B.; Rossi, L. 2022. Methods to inoculate citrus rootstocks with Beauveria bassiana as an entomopathogenic fungal endophyte. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 5-7, 2022, Sarasota, FL.
  44. Zapien-Macias, J.M.; Castle, W.S.; Gmitter, F.G.; Grosser, J.W.; Ferrarezi, R.S.; Rossi, L. 2022. The UF/IFAS IRREC Millennium Grove: A comprehensive field evaluation of grapefruit cultivars in the Indian River District. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 5-7, 2022, Sarasota, FL.
  45. Hallman, L.M.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Wright, A.L.; Rossi, L. 2022. Boron, iron, manganese and zinc allocation in above and below ground components on HLB-affected grapefruit trees. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 5-7, 2022, Sarasota, FL.
  46. Locatelli, G., Rossi, L.; Pitino, M.; Zagorski, P.; Heck, M.L.; Shatters, R.G. 2022 Using a symbiont strategy to produce and deliver therapeutic molecules to fight Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 5-7, 2022, Sarasota, FL.
  47. Santiago, J.M.; Fox, J.P.; Guzman, S.M.; Rossi, L. 2022. Effect of fabric mulch ground covers on lemon trees rhizosphere microbiome in Florida Indian River flatwood soils. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 5-7, 2022, Sarasota, FL.
  48. Alcon-Bou, N.; John, G.; Guzman, S.M.; Albrecht, U.; Rossi, L. 2022. Revealing root and stem morphological and anatomical traits of Florida grapefruit cultivars grafted on US-942 and US-802. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, June 5-7, 2022, Sarasota, FL.
  49. Rossi, L.; Santiago, J.M.; Hallman, L.M.2022. Soil management practices for Indian River grapefruit production under citrus greening. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southern Region – American Society for Horticultural Science, February 11-13, 2022, New Orleans, LA
  50. Santiago, J.M.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Rossi, L. 2022 Rhizosphere microbiome of grapefruit grown in Florida flatwood soils. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southern Region – American Society for Horticultural Science, February 11-13, 2022, New Orleans, LA.
  51. Hallman, L.M.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Wright, A.L.; Johnson, E.G.; Rossi, L. 2022. Micronutrient distribution in various organs of HLB-affected grapefruit grown on Florida flatwood soils. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southern Region – American Society for Horticultural Science, February 11-13, 2022, New Orleans, LA.
  52. Clavijo-Herrera, L.J.; Rossi, L., Sarkhosh A. 2022. Influence of rootstock on leaf nutrient content in young low-chill peaches under subtropical climate. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the Southern Region – American Society for Horticultural Science, February 11-13, 2022, New Orleans, LA.
  53. Shafqat, W.; Soto, H.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Morgan, K.; Ritenour, M.A.; Rossi, L., Ferrarezi, R.S. 2021. Enhanced soil and foliar nutrient application increase yield on HLB-affected grapefruit trees in high-density planting. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, September 26-28, 2021, Denver, CO
  54. Hallman, L.M.; Ferrarezi, R.S.; Wright, A.L.; Johnson, E.G.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Ritenour, M.A.; Rossi L. 2021. Identification of fertilizer application method and rate for micronutrient uptake of HLB-affected grapefruits on flatwood soils. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, September 26-28, 2021, Denver, CO
  55. Clavijo-Herrera, L.J.; Rossi, L.; Sarkhosh, A. 2021. Influence of rootstocks on the physiological performance of the low-chill peach scion ‘UFsun’ growing in a subtropical climate. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, September 26-28, 2021, Denver, CO
  56. Lesmes-Vesga, R.A.; Chaparro, J.X.; Rossi, L. 2021. Root system architecture analysis of three different peach backcrosses for rootstock characterization. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, September 26-28, 2021, Denver, CO
  57. Santiago, J.M.; Guzman, S.M.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Williamson, J.G.; Sargent, S.A.; Ferrarezi, R.S.; Rossi, L. 2021. Effects of fertilizer inputs on grapefruit root health. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, September 26-28, 2021, Denver, CO
  58. Hallman L.M.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Wright, A.L.; Johnson, E.G.; Ferrarezi, R.S.; Rossi, L. 2021. Root growth and micro-nutrient uptake in HLB-affected grapefruit on Florida flatwood soils. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, September 26-28, 2021, Daytona Beach, FL
  59. Hallman L.M.; Shatters, R.G.; Dorado, C.; Rossi, L. 2021. Oak mulch applications improved soil characteristics in an HLB-affected citrus grove. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, September 26-28, 2021, Daytona Beach, FL
  60. Hallman L.M.; Shatters, R.G.; Dorado, C.; Rossi, L. 2021. Impact of oak mulch on Florida flatwoods soil characteristics and nutrient uptake of HLB-affected citrus. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, September 26-28, 2021, Denver, CO
  61. Hallman, L.M.; Rossi, L.; Shatters, R.G.; Dorado, C.; Cano, L.M.; Pitino, M.f 2020. Effect of oak mulch on HLB-affected citrus and Florida flatwood soil nutrient contents. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, August 10-13, 2020 Orlando, FL.
  62. Hallman, L.M.; Ferrarezi, R.S.; Kadyampakeni, D.M.; Wright, A.L.; Lange, J.; Johnson E.G.; Rossi, L. 2020. Micronutrient uptake and root growth and development in HLB-affected grapefruit on Florida flatwoods soils. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, August 10-13, 2020, Orlando, FL.
  63. Hallman, L.M.; Rossi L. 2020. Citrus root development under different nutrient levels. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, August 10-13, 2020 Orlando, FL.
  64. Pisani, C.; Rossi, L. 2020 Effects of foliar applications of zinc and nickel nano-fertilizers vs conventional fertilizers on plant physiology in pecan [Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch] cvs. ‘Zinner’ and ‘Byrd’. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, August 10-13, 2020 Orlando, FL.
  65. Lesmes-Vesga, R.A.; Chaparro, J.X.; Rossi, L. 2020. Effect of different rooting systems and K-IBA concentrations on vegetative propagation of peach rootstocks. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, August 10-13, 2020, Orlando, FL.
  66. Clavijo-Herrera, L.J.; Rossi, L.; Shahid, M.; Sarkhosh, A. 2020. Effects of silicon supply on peach seedlings under hypoxic conditions. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science, August 10-13, 2020, Orlando, FL.
  67. Hallman, L.M.; Ac-Pangan, W.O.; Adams, S.N.; Rossi, L. 2019. Optimal nutrient concentrations and use of root growth enhancers to improve citrus root health. HortScience 54(9) S241-S241. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. July 21-25, 2019, Las Vegas, NV.
  68. Rossi, L.; Pitino, M.f; Dorado, C.; Shatters, R.G.; Cano, L.M. 2019. Physiological effects of oak bioactive extracts to contain and suppress HLB disease on citrus. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. July 21-25, 2019, Las Vegas, NV.
  69. Rossi, L.; Pitino, M.; Cano, L.M.; Dorado, C.; Shatters, R.G. 2019. Physiological effects of oak bioactive extracts to contain and suppress HLB disease on citrus. Proceedings of the 132nd Florida State Horticultural Society meeting. June 9-12, 2019, Orlando, FL.
  70. Rossi, L.; Pitino, M.; Dorado, C.; Shatters, R.G.; Cano, L.M. 2019. Physiological effects of oak bioactive compounds on Florida citrus when applied to contain and suppress HLB disease. Proceedings of the 6th International Research Conference on HLB. March 10-15, 2019, Riverside, CA.
  71. Besilla, M.B.; Rossi, L.; Febres, V.; Moore, G.; Chaparro, J.X. 2019. Progress in the analysis of HLB tolerance in a segregating population. Proceedings of the 6th International Research Conference on HLB. March 10-15, 2019, Riverside, CA.
  72. Dorado, C.; Manthey, J.A.; Pitino, M.f; Cano, L.M.; Shatters, R.G.; Rossi, L. 2019. The chemistry of oak (Quercus spp.) water extract and its effect on HLB infected citrus trees. Proceedings of the 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. March 31-April 4, 2019, Orlando, FL.
  73. Rossi L. The mutual impact of cerium oxide nanoparticles and cadmium on soybean physiology and root anatomy. Proceedings of the 17th Biennial Conference on the Molecular and Cellular Biology of the Soybean. August 26-29, 2018, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.
  74. Zheng, Q.; Liu, G.; Pitino, M.; Shi, Q.; Liu, B.; Pan, T.; Rossi, L.; Johnson, E.G.; Manosalva, P.; Stover, E.; Cano, L.M. 2018. Transcriptome analysis of Phytophthora parasitica during infection in Nicotiana benthamiana. Proceedings of the Soilborne Oomycete International Conference. December 4-6, 2018; Islamorada, FL.
  75. Rossi, L.; Schwab, P.; Ma, X. 2017. The impact of cerium oxide nanoparticles on the uptake and accumulation of cadmium in soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) Proceedings of the 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting. April 2-6, 2017. San Francisco, CA.
  76. Stowers, C.; Rossi, L.; Ma X. 2017. Microbial community in plant rhizosphere affected the interactions between engineered nanoparticles and plants. Proceedings of the 253rd American Chemical Society National Meeting. April 2-6, 2017. San Francisco, CA.
  77. Sharifan, H.; Rossi, L.; Ma, X. 2017 Mutual effects of cerium oxide nanoparticles and cadmium on their uptake and accumulation by soybeans in a hydroponic system. Proceedings of 14th International Phytotechnologies Conference. September 25-29, 2017. Montréal, Canada.
  78. Rossi, L.; Sharifan, H.; Zhang, W.; Stowers, C.; Cao, Z.; Ma, X. 2017. Impact of abiotic stresses on plant uptake and accumulation of cerium oxide nanoparticles. Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meeting. October 22-25, 2017. Tampa, FL.
  79. Rossi, L.; Ma X. 2016. Applications of cerium oxide nanoparticles for plant salt stress enhancement in agriculture. Proceedings of the 252nd American Chemical Society National Meeting. August 21-25, 2016. Philadelphia, PA.
  80. Rossi, L.; Ma X. 2016. CeO2-NPs and salt stress lead to physiological and root anatomical changes in Brassica napus L. Proceedings of the Inaugural Texas A&M Postdoctoral Research Symposium. September 2, 2016. College Station, TX.
  81. Rossi, L.; Zhang, W.; Ma, X. 2015. Synergistic salt stress and CeO2-nanoparticles effects on physiological and biochemical regulations in Brassica napus L. Proceedings of the Workshop on Plant Development and Drought Stress. November 1-4, 2015. Pacific Grove, CA.
  82. Rossi, L.; Borghi, M.; Francini, A.; Xie, D.Y.; Sebastiani, L. 2014. Isolation and evaluation of antioxidants from leaves of two Italian salt-stressed olive (Olea europaea L.) cultivars. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America. August 9-13 2014. Raleigh, NC.
  83. Rossi, L.; Borghi, M.; Francini, A.; Xie, D.Y.; Sebastiani, L. 2014. Metabolic profiling and gene-expression analyses in salt stressed olive trees (Olea europaea L.) cultivars Leccino and Frantoio. Proceedings of the Olivebioteq International Conference for Olive Tree and Olive Products. November 3-6 2014. Amman, Jordan.
  84. Rossi, L.; Francini, A.; Minnocci, A.; Sebastiani, L. 2014. The different adaptations to salt-stress of two Italian olive cultivars, salt-sensitive (Leccino) and salt-tolerant (Frantoio). Proceedings of the Olivebioteq International Conference for Olive Tree and Olive Products. November 3-6, 2014. Amman, Jordan.
  85. Rossi, L.; Borghi, M.; Francini, A.; Xie, D.Y., Sebastiani, L. 2014. Metabolites and gene expression analyses in salt-stressed olive leaves (Olea europaea L.). Proceedings of the 3rd SOI national symposium on olive fruit and olive oil. November 26-29, 2014. Bari, Italy.
  86. Rossi, L.; Borghi, M.; Xie, D.Y. 2014. Characterization of transgenic Camelina plants emitting isoprene. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Meeting of the Phytochemical Society of North America. August 9-13 2014; Raleigh, NC.
  87. Rossi, L.; Francini, A.; Minnocci, A.; Sebastiani, L. 2013. Characterization of root anatomical adjustments in salt-stressed olive tree (Olea europaea L.). Italus Hortus, Proceedings of the 10th SOI National Symposium on Horticultural Crops. June 25–27 2013: Padua, Italy.
Seminars, Lectures, Extension Talks, and Trade Magazines publications
  • Niedz, R.P.; Locatelli, G.; Larson, N.; Rossi, L.; Cochrane, E.; Heck, M. Starting in the grove to find new HLB therapies. Citrus Industry trade magazine. January 2024.
  • Palacios, D.; Guzmán, S.M.; Rezazadeh, A.; Cano, L.M.; Rossi, L.; Wright, A.L. 2023. Irrigation scheduling for young pongamia (Millettia pinnata (L.) Panigrahi) trees, 2023/12, University of Florida, IFAS Extension, EDIS, AE590, https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-AE59
  • Kadyampakeni, D.; Rossi, L.; Wright, A. Root nutrient and fertilization guidelines for HLB-affected trees. Citrus Industry trade magazine. December 2023.
  • Rossi, L. Oak mulch can improve Florida flatwood soils. Citrus Industry trade magazine. January 2023.
  • Guzman, S.M.; Duncan, L.; Santiago, J.M.; Rossi, L. Ground covers promote water-use efficiency and pest management. Citrus Industry trade magazine. December 2022.
  • Rossi, L.; Hallman L.M. Display of mulched soil samples at the Citrus Expo, Fort Myers, FL, August 2022
  • Hallman, L.M.; Rossi, L. 2022. Invited extension talk on “Applications of Oak Mulch to Improve Soil Health in a HLB-affected Citrus Grove”. January 2022. Florida Citrus Show, Fort Pierce, FL.
  • Rossi, L.; Hallman, L.M. 2022. Invited extension talk on “Effects of micronutrients on HLB-affected grapefruit trees”. January 2022. Florida Citrus Show, Fort Pierce, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Apr. 2021) Invited Extension talk on “Measuring root traits to enhance Florida peach production” UF/IFAS Virtual Stone Fruit Field Day, April 2021.
  • Rossi L. (Apr. 2021) Invited Seminar on “Environmentally friendly approaches to fight citrus greening (HLB) in Florida”, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
  • Rossi L. (Apr. 2021) Invited talk on: “Status of the citrus industry in the Indian River district”. South Florida Water Management District.
  • Hallman L.M., Rossi L., (Mar. 2021) Citrus greening and oak. UF/IFAS Extension Field Day, March 25 2021, De Leon Springs, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Nov. 2020) Invited seminar on “Status of Huanglongbing (HLB) outbreaks in Florida”. Lunch n Learn Series – Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Tallahassee, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Aug. 2020) Extension talk on “Natural compounds to help in the fight against HLB” 2020 Citrus Expo, Ft. Myers, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Jan. 2020) Extension talk on “Studying root growth and development in Indian River grapefruits” 2020 Florida Citrus Show, Ft. Pierce, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Oct. 2019) Lecture on “Interactions between plants and nanoparticles: new opportunities and challenges”, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
  • Rossi L. (Oct. 2019) Lecture on “Rooting for the future: optimizing root and rhizosphere dynamics for sustainable production systems”, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Citrus Center, Weslaco, TX.
  • Rossi L. (Jan. 2019) Extension talk on “Where are we with the citrus root biology research?”, 2019 Florida Citrus Show, Ft. Pierce, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Oct. 2018) Lecture on “Rooting for the future: optimizing root and rhizosphere dynamics for sustainable production systems”, University of Florida, IFAS, TREC, Homestead, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Aug. 2017) Lecture on “Interactions between plants and contaminants: new challenges and perspectives”, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO.
  • Rossi L. (Apr. 2017) Lecture on “Interactions between plant roots and environmental stresses: new challenges in a changing world”, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
  • Rossi L. (Apr. 2017) Lecture on “Engineering nanoparticles and the environment: novel approaches and discoveries”, Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, MO.
  • Rossi L. (Mar. 2017) Lecture on “Eco-physiology for a changing world” University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, MO.
  • Rossi L. (Feb. 2017) Lecture on “Making the most out of your plants: novel approaches to detect and increase medicinal compounds”, Central State University, Willberforce, OH.
  • Rossi L. (July 2016) Lecture on “Fruit tree’s reaction to abiotic stresses: innovative physiological & biochemical approaches: University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
  • Rossi L. (July 2016) Lecture on “New evidences in Mediterranean fruit tree’s reaction to environmental stresses”, California State University, Fresno, CA.
  • Rossi L. (Aug. 2015) Lecture on “Tree fruit crops’ reaction to abiotic stresses” Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN.

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