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Amy N. Wright

Associate Dean for Instruction & Professor

Department Heads & Managers / Horticulture

(334) 844-3254 

  wrigham@auburn.edu 

  

Get In Touch

Address:
104A Comer Hall
Auburn Univ, AL 36849

Biography

Appointment: 100% Administration
Joined Auburn Faculty: 2002
Research: Landscape Horticulture

EDUCATION

  • B.S., Chemistry, Virginia Tech
  • M.S., Horticulture, Virginia Tech
  • Ph.D., Horticultural Science, North Carolina State University

Contact Information

Office: 107 Comer Hall
Phone: 334-844-3254
Fax: 334-844-2937

Research

  • Sustainable Landscape Horticulture
  • Rain gardens
  • Root growth physiology
  • Plant water relations
  • Physiological ecology
  • Native plants
  • Landscape planting practices
  • Landscape irrigation requirements
  • The Horhizotron

For more information on these or to discuss graduate school possibilities email landscape@auburn.edu.

The Horhizotron ™

Horizontal Root Growth Measurement Technique.
PDF of the article describing this technique.

For more information, email horhizotron@auburn.edu.

Publications

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS (31)

(*graduate student)

  • Morash, J.*, A. Wright, C. LeBleu, A. Meder*, R. Kessler, E. Brantley, and J. Howe.  2019.  Increasing sustainability of urban areas using rain gardens to improve pollutant capture, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience. Sustainability 11:3269 https://doi.org/10.3390/su11123269
  • Brantley, A.*, J. Spiers, A. Thompson, J. Pitts, R. Kessler, A. Wright, and E. Coneva.  2019.  Effective pollination period of Actinidia chinensis “AU Golden Sunshine’ and A.deliciosa ‘AU Fitzgerald’ kiwifruit.  HortScience 54:656-660.
  • LeBleu, C., M. Dougherty, K. Rahn, A. Wright, R. Bowen*, R. Wang*, J.A. Orjuela*, and K. Britton*.  2019.  Quantifying thermal characteristics of stormwater through low impact development systems.  Hydrology 6: 16.  https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology6010016
  • Polozola, M.F.*, D.E. Wells, J.R. Kessler, W.G. Foshee, A.N. Wright, and B. Wilkins. 2019. Long-term response to phosphorus banding in irrigated and non-irrigated pecan production. HortScience 54:1237-1242 https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13662-18.
  • Hoppers, A.A.*, J.D. Spiers, J.R. Kessler, A.N. Wright, and A.A. Powell. 2018. Root distribution of ‘Brightwell’ and ‘Premier’ rabbiteye blueberries as influenced by pecan shell mulch. Journal of the American Pomological Society 72:101-112.
  • Brantley, A.K.*, J.D. Spiers, A.B. Thompson, J.A. Pitts, J.R. Kessler, Wright, and E. Coneva. 2018. Evaluating the length of time that kiwifruit flowers can be successfully pollinated. Acta Horticulturae 1218:139-142.
  • Jackson, B.E.*, Wright, A.N., and J. Kemble.  Harvest yields of greenhouse tomatoes grown in pine bark amended cotton gin compost.  Symposium on Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation, and Compost Utilization in Horticulture.  Acta Horticulturae (in press)
  • Traore, T.M., D. Fields, F.M. Woods, N. Wright, K.M. Tilt, W. Ke, and Y. Liu. 2016. Prescreening consumer acceptance for edible lotus rhizome.  HortTechnology 26:657-662.
  • Paris, K.J.*, K. Burgess, N. Wright, and R.S. Boyd. 2016. Impact of insecticide treatment on herbivory and reproductive success of the federally endangered plant Clematis morefieldiiKral.  Castanea 80:229-242.
  • LeCompte, J.S.*, N. Wright, C.M. LeBleu, J.R. Kessler. 2016.  Saline Irrigation Affects Growth and Leaf Tissue Nutrient Concentration of Three Native Landscape Plant Species.  HortTechnology 26:309-313.
  • Paris, K.J.*, K. Burgess, N. Wright, and R.S. Boyd. 2016. Reproductive biology of the federally endangered Clematis morefieldiiKral (Ranunculaceae). Castanea 81:175-187.
  • Ogles, C.Z., J.M. Kemble, N. Wright, and E.A. Guertal.2015.  Evaluation of an Organic Nitrogen Source in a Yellow Squash–Collard Rotation.  HortScience 50:51-58.
  • Hunolt, A.*, E. Brantley, J. Howe, Wright, and W. Wood. 2013.  Comparison of native woody species for use as live stakes in streambank stabilization in the southeastern USA.  J. Soil Water Cons.69:384-391.
  • Christian, K.J.*, N. Wright, J.L. Sibley, E.F. Brantley, J.A. Howe, M. Dougherty, and C. LeBleu. 2012.  Effect of phosphorus concentration on growth of Muhlenbergia capillarisin flooded and non-flooded conditions.  J. Environ. Hort. 30:219-222.
  • Dylewski, K.L.*, N. Wright, K.M. Tilt, and C. LeBleu.2012. Effect of previous flood exposure on flood tolerance and growth of three landscape shrub taxa subjected to repeated short-term flooding.  J. Environ. Hort. 30:58-64
  • Jernigan, K.J* and N. Wright. 2011.  Effect of repeated short interval flooding events on root and shoot growth of four landscape shrub taxa.  J. Environ. Hort. 29:220-222.
  • Price, J.G.*, S.A. Watts, N. Wright, R.W. Peters, and J.T. Kirby. 2011. Irrigation lowers substrate temperature and enhances survival of plants on green roofs in the southeastern U.S. HortTechnology 21:586-592. (equal contribution from Watts and Wright)
  • Price, J.G.*, N. Wright, R.S. Boyd, and K.M. Tilt.2011.  Above-grade planting with organic matter improves post-transplant growth of two native shrub species.  HortTechnology 21:520-524.
  • Dylewski, K.L.*, N. Wright, K.M. Tilt, and C. LeBleu.2011.  Effects of short interval cyclic flooding on growth and survival of three native shrubs.  HortTechnology 21:461-465.
  • Griffin, A.B.*, N. Wright, K.M. Tilt, and D.J. Eakes.2010.  Post-transplant irrigation scheduling for two native deciduous shrub taxa. HortScience 45:1620-1625.
  • Wright, A.N., J.A. Robbins, and M. Gu.  Course content and attitudes toward instructional multimedia use in nursery management and production courses in theUnited States.  HortTechnology 20:646-651.
  • Price, J.G.*, N. Wright, K.M. Tilt, and R.S. Boyd.2009.  Organic matter application improves posttransplant root growth of three native woody shrubs.  HortScience 44:377-383.
  • Wright, A.N., R.D. Wright, J.F. Browder, and B.E. Jackson*.  Effect of backfill composition on post-transplant root growth ofKalmia latifolia.  Journal of Environmental Horticulture 25:145-149.
  • Wright, A.N., S.L. Warren, and F.A. Blazich.  Root-zone temperature influences root growth of Kalmia latifoliataxa and Ilex crenata‘Compacta’.   Journal of Environmental Horticulture 25:73-77.
  • Jackson, B.E.*, N. Wright, J.L. Sibley, and J.M. Kemble.2005.  Root growth of three horticultural crops grown in pine bark amended cotton gin compost.  Journal of Environmental Horticulture 23:133-137.
  • Jackson, B.E.*, N. Wright, D.M. Cole, and J.L. Sibley.2005.  Cotton gin compost as a substrate component in container production of nursery crops.  Journal of Environmental Horticulture 23:118-122.
  • Wright, A.N., S.L. Warren, F.A. Blazich, J. Roger Harris, and R.D. Wright.   Initial plant size and landscape exposure affect establishment of transplanted Kalmia latifolia‘Olympic Wedding’.  Journal of Environmental Horticulture 23:91-96.
  • Wright, A.N.and R.D. Wright.  The Horhizotron™: a new instrument for measuring root growth. HortTechnology 14:560-563.
  • Wright, A.N., S.L. Warren, F.A. Blazich, and U. Blum.  Root and shoot growth periodicity of Kalmia latifolia‘Sarah’ and Ilex crenata‘Compacta’.  HortScience 39:243-247.
  • Wright, A.N., A.X. Niemiera, J.R. Harris, and R.D. Wright.  Micronutrient fertilization of woody seedlings essential regardless of pine bark pH.  Journal of Environmental Horticulture 17:69-72.
  • Wright, A.N., A.X. Niemiera, J.R. Harris, and R.D. Wright.   Preplant lime and micronutrient amendments to pine bark affect growth of seedlings of nine container-grown tree species. HortScience 34:669-673.

 

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

  • Brantley, E., K. Dylewski, K. Christian, Wright, and C. LeBleu. 2013.  Stormwater and Streams  – Understanding Opportunities to Improve, Involve, and Evolve.  In:  Auburn Speaks: Water.  Auburn University Office of the Vice President for Research.

 

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS (58)

(*graduate student, **undergraduate student)

  • Wright, A.  Undergraduate research opportunities for students in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University. HortScience 54:SXXX (in press).
  • Wright, A.   High impact learning experiences for students in the College of Agriculture at Auburn University.  HortScience 53:S466 (abstr.)
  • Lamb, A.**, Wright, R. Kessler, E. Brantley, and J. Howe. 2017. Growth and Physiology of Three Native Landscape Plant Species in Two Southeastern U.S. Soil Types. HortScience 52:S16 (abstr.)
  • Gober, H.*, Wright, J. Eakes, and R. Kessler. 2016. Stem Cutting Propagation of Aromi Series Deciduous Azaleas. HortScience 51:S45 (abstr.)
  • Morash, J.*, Wright, and R. Kessler. 2016. Tolerance of Three Native Herbaceous Perennials to Repeated Short-Interval Flooding.HortScience 51:S46 (abstr.)
  • Polozola II, M.F.*, D.E. Wells, W.G. Foshee, J.R. Kessler and N. Wright. 2016. Short Term Effects of Phosphorus Banding on Pecan (Carya illinoensis(Wangenh.) K. Koch) Production. HortScience 51:S (missing)
  • Brantley, A.K.*, J.D. Spiers, A.B. Thompson, E. Coneva, J. R. Kessler, Jr. and Wright. 2016. The Effective Pollination Period of ‘AU Golden Sunshine’ (Actinidia chinensis) and ‘AU Fitzgerald’ (Actinidia deliciosa). HortScience 51:S (missing)
  • Brantley, A.K.*, J.D. Spiers, A.B. Thompson, E. Coneva, J. R. Kessler, Jr. and Wright. 2016. The Effective Pollination Period of ‘AU Golden Sunshine’ (Actinidia chinensis) and ‘AU Fitzgerald’ (Actinidia deliciosa). HortScience 51:S99
  • Wright, A., M. Gu, and J. Robbins.   Virtual Nursery Field Trip (VNFT) Use by Horticulture Instructors in Nursery Production and Related Courses.  HortScience 50:S273 (abstr.).
  • Wright, A.   2015.  Identification of landscape plant species for use in rain gardens.  HortScience 50:S83 (abstr.).
  • Wright, A., M. Gu, and J. Robbins.  Evaluation and Use of the Virtual Nursery Field Trip (VNFT) by Horticulture Instructors.  HortScience 50:S47 (abstr.).
  • Morash, J.* and Wright. 2015.  Flooding Tolerance of Two Landscape Shrubs (Illicium floridanum and Morella cerifera) for Use in Raingardens.  HortScience 50:S23 (abstr.).
  • Ryan** and A. Wright. 2015. Effect of Production Environment and Fertilization on Growth of JuvenileSarracenia leucophylla.  HortScience 50:S22 (abstr.).
  • DeVore, J.J.*, N. Wright, D.J. Eakes, J.R. Kessler, and G.B. Fain. 2015. Stem Cutting Propagation and Subsequent Growth of Alabama Phlox (Phlox pulchraW.). HortScience50:S47 (abstr.).
  • DeVore, J.J.*, N. Wright, R. Kessler, and D.J. Eakes.2014.  Cutting type and hormone affect vegetative propagation of Phlox pulchra.  HortScience 49:S282 (abstr.)
  • Meder, A.* and Wright. 2014. Phosphorus uptake and flooding tolerance of three native landscape plant species.Proc. 2014 Alabama Water Resources Res. Conf.,Orange Beach, AL.
  • Sluznis, R.*, Wright, and C. LeBleu. 2014.  Greywater irrigation of two herbaceous landscape plant species.  HortScience 49:S55 (abstr.)
  • Ogles, C.Z.*, J.M. Kemble, N. Wright, and E.A. Guertal. 2014.  Evaluation and economics of an organic nitrogen source in a yellow squash – collard rotation.  HortScience 49:S55 (abstr.)
  • Robbins, J., M. Gu, and Wright. 2014. Don’t try this at home: creating videos to improve on-campus education in nursery production.  HortScience 49:S26 (abstr.)
  • Meder, A.* and Wright. 2014. Phosphorus uptake and flooding tolerance of three native landscape plant species.  HortScience 49:S58 (abstr.)
  • Z. Ogles*, J.M. Kemble, A.N. Wright, and E.A. Guertal.2013. Evaluation of an Organic Nitrogen Source in a Yellow Squash–Collard Rotation.  HortScience 48:S18 (abstr.)
  • Wright, A., J. Robbins, and M. Gu.  Virtual nursery field trips to improve instruction in nursery production.  NACTA J. 57 (supplement 1):105 (abstr.)
  • Robbins, J., Wright, and M. Gu. 2013.  Creating virtual nursery trips to improve on-campus and distance education in nursery production. HortScience 48:S201 (abstr.)
  • Paris, K.*, R. Boyd, Wright, and K. Burgess. 2013.  Reproductive attrition of Clematis morefieldii, a federally endangered plant.  Bot. Soc. of Am. Abstr. 505
  • Meder, A.* and Wright. 2013.  Phosphorus uptake by two southeastern native plant species in flooded and non-flooded bioretention substrates.  HortScience 48:S19 (abstr.)
  • LeCompte, J.*, Wright, J. Kessler, and C. LeBleu.2013.  Saline irrigation of selected annual bedding plants for the southeastern United States.  HortScience 48:S20 (abstr.)
  • Ogles, C.*, J. Kemble, Wright, and E. Guertal.2013.  Evaluation of an organic nitrogen source in a yellow squash – collard rotation.  HortScience 48:S18 (abstr.)
  • Lebleu, C., J. LeCompte*, R. Sluznis*, and Wright. 2012. Greywater irrigation of six diverse southeastern U.S. landscape plant species.  Bays and Bayou Symposium, Biloxi, MS.
  • LeCompte, J.*, Wright, and C. LeBleu. 2012.  Saline irrigation of five diverse landscape species for the southeastern United States. Proc. 2012 Alabama Water Resources Res. Conf.,Orange Beach, AL.
  • Price, Julie G.*, N. Wright, J.T. Kirby, R.W. Peters, and S.A. Watts. 2012. Photosynthetic gas exchange and transpiration of three diverse species in response to water deprivation and recovery on a southeastern green roof.  Proc. 2012 Alabama Water Resources Res. Conf.,Orange Beach, AL.
  • Wright, A., J. Robbins, and M. Gu.  Creating virtual nursery trips to improve on-campus and distance education in nursery production.  NACTA J. 56 (supplement 1):90.
  • Paris, K.*, R. Boyd, K. Burgess, and Wright. 2012. Reproductive attrition of the federally endangered Clematis morefieldii.  Bot. Soc. of Am. in press
  • Price, J.G.*, N. Wright, J.T. Kirby, R.W. Peters, and S.A. Watts. 2012. Photosynthetic gas exchange of Phlox bifidaand Sedum albumin response to water deprivation and recovery on a southeastern green roof.  J. Ala. Acad. Sci. in press
  • Price, J.G.*, N. Wright, and S.A. Watts. 2012.  Photosynthetic rates of three diverse southeastern green roof species in response to drought and recovery.  HortScience 47:S21
  • LeCompte, J.S.*, N. Wright, J.R. Kessler, and C. Lebleu.2012.  Saline Irrigation of Three Green Roof Species for the Southeast.  HortScience 47:S18.
  • Price, J.G.*, S.A. Watts, J.T. Kirby, R.W. Peters, andN. Wright. 2011. Plant survival and soil water availability in green roof microcosms. J. Ala. Acad. Sci. 82:75
  • Price, J.G*., S.A. Watts, T. Jones, N. Wright, M. Winslett, R.W.Peters, and J.T. Kirby. 2010. Evaluation of Stormwater Reduction Using Experimental Green Roof Systems. Proc. 2010 Alabama Water Resources Res. Conf.,Orange Beach, AL.
  • Price, J.G*., S.A. Watts, J.T. Kirby, R.W. Peters and N. Wright. 2010. Green roofs in the southeast: Diversifying plant selection and improving performance. J. Ala. Acad. Sci. 81:66.
  • Jernigan, K*. and N. Wright. 2010.  Effect of Repeated Short Interval Flooding Events on Growth of Five Native Shrub Taxa. HortScience 45:S128.
  • Werneth, K.L*. and N. Wright. 2010.  Effect of Previous Flood Exposure on Subsequent Flood Tolerance and Growth of Three Native Landscape Shrubs.  HortScience 45:S66.
  • Wright, A.N.and A.L. Bailey*.   Using moisture sensors installed in the root ball and backfill soil to schedule post-transplant landscape irrigation.  HortScience 44:967.
  • Wright, A.N., M. Gu, and J. Robbins.   Faculty indicate need for instructional multi-media resources for use in teaching nursery production.  HortScience 44:1136.
  • Bailey, A.L.* andN. Wright. 2009. Post-transplant irrigation scheduling for two native deciduous shrub taxa.  HortScience 44:1115.
  • Hanes, S.B.* and N Wright. 2009. Growth and photosynthesis of selected native shrubs planted above-grade with organic matter.  HortScience 44:1116.
  • Werneth, K.L.* and N. Wright. 2009. Short interval cyclic flooding affects growth and physiology of three native shrub taxa.  HortScience 44:1115.
  • Bailey, A.L.* andN. Wright. 2009. Landscape irrigation scheduling for Hydrangea quercifolia‘Alice’ and Rhododendron austrinum.  HortScience 44:557.
  • Bond, L.* and N. Wright. 2009. Effect of sowing depth and soil type on germination and initial growth of three native wildflower species. HortScience 44:556.
  • Hanes, S.B.* and N. Wright. 2009. Organic matter type affects post-transplant root growth of selected native shrubs in a simulated above-grade planting technique.  HortScience 44:557.
  • Werneth, K.L.* and N. Wright. 2009. Effects of short interval cyclic flooding on growth and physiology of selected native shrubs.  HortScience 44:556.
  • Bond, L.*, C.W. Robinson, N. Wright, J.L. Sibley, and D.J. Eakes. 2008.  Undergraduate international opportunities:  two approaches.  HortScience 43:1170.
  • Guckenberger, J.L.* and N. Wright. 2008. Above-grade planting with organic matter improves post-transplant root growth and physiology of native shrubs. HortScience 43:602.
  • Robinson, C.W., Waters, Jr., and A.N. Wright.   2008. International travel preferences of undergraduate and graduate horticulture students.  HortScience 43:604.
  • Wilkin, M.F.* and N. Wright. 2008. Effect of irrigation frequency on root growth, stem water potential, and net photosynthesis ofKalmia latifoliaL.  HortScience 43:629.
  • Guckenberger, J.L.* and N. Wright.  2007.  Mulch type influences root growth of native woody shrub species.  HortScience 42:1006.
  • McGrath, C.J.*, J. M. Kemble, N. Wright, and W.G. Foshee. 2007.  Evaluation of optimal substrates and fertilizers for organic vegetable transplant production in Alabama.  HortScience 42:952.
  • Robinson, C.W., Waters, L., and N. Wright. 2007. Understanding the international travel views of undergraduate students related to horticultural opportunities. HortScience 42:894.
  • Wilkin, M.F.* and N. Wright. 2007. Effect of soil moisture on root growth of two native landscape shrub species.  HortScience 42:1006.
  • Guckenberger, J.L.* and N. Wright. 2007. Mulch type affects root growth of transplanted native shrubs.  HortScience 42:438.
  • Wilkin, M.F.*, N. Wright, D.J. Eakes, and R.C. Ebel. 2007.  Effects of drought on root growth of native landscape shrubs.  HortScience 42:438.
  • Wright, A.N., J.L. Sibley, L. Waters, D. Williams, and J. Eakes.  International Opportunities in Horticulture at Auburn University.  HortScience 41:975
  • Wright, A.N., R.D. Wright, J.F. Browder, and B.E. Jackson*.  Effect of Backfill Composition on Post-transplant Root Growth of Kalmia latifoliaL.  HortScience 41:1071.
  • Jackson, B.E.*, J.M. Kemble, N. Wright, and J.L. Sibley. 2006.  Harvest Yields of Greenhouse Tomatoes Grown in Pine Bark-amended Cotton Gin Compost. HortScience 41:1023.
  • Jackson, B.E.*, N. Wright, and J.L. Sibley. 2006. Root Growth of Three Horticultural Crops Grown in Pine Bark-amended Cotton Gin Compost.  HortScience 41:1054.
  • Wright, A.N., R.D. Wright, J.F. Browder, and B.E. Jackson.  Effect of rhizosphere pH on root growth of two landscape species. HortScience 40:1060.
  • Wright, A.N., S.L. Warren, F.A. Blazich, R.D. Wright, and J.R. Harris.  Exposure and plant size affect landscape establishment of Kalmia latifolia.  HortScience 36:501.
  • Wright, A.N., S.L. Warren, and F.A. Blazich.  Rate of Root Growth of Three Woody Ornamentals Species. HortScience 35:430.
  • Wright, A.N., A.X. Niemiera, J.R. Harris, and R.D. Wright.  Micronutrient Fertilization of Container-grown Woody Seedlings Essential Regardless of Pine Bark pH.  HortScience 34:552.
  • Wright, A.N., A.X. Niemiera, J.R. Harris, and R.D. Wright.  Lime and Micronutrient Additions to Pine Bark Affect Growth of Nine Landscape Tree Species.  HortScience 33:515.

 

PAPERS PUBLISHED AS PART OF CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (28)

(*graduate student, **undergraduate student)

  • Spiers, J., A. Brantley*, A. Thompson*, J. Pitts, R. Kessler, Wright, E. Coneva. 2017.  Evaluating the effective pollination period of Actinidia chinensis‘AU Golden Sunshine’ and A. deliciosa ‘AU Fitzgerald’.  International Society for Horticultural Science IX International Symposium on Kiwifruit. (in preparation)
  • LeCompte, J.S.*, N. Wright, C.M. LeBleu, and J.R. Kessler. 2016.  Saline irrigation affects growth of two annual bedding plant species for the southeastern United States.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 61:92-95.
  • Lamb, A.**, Wright, E. Brantley, J. Howe, and J.R. Kessler. 2016.  Growth and physiology of three rain garden plant species in two soil types.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 61:96-100.
  • Ryan, C.** and Wright. 2014. Overwintering Method Affects Growth of Sarracenia leucophylla

(white topped pitcher plant).  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 59:8-10.

  • Lecompte, J.S.* and N. Wright. 2013. Saline irrigation of five diverse landscape species for the southeastern United States.  Proc. S. Reg. Intl. Plant Propagators Soc. (vol. 62).Acta Hort. (ISHS) 1014:351-356.
  • Lecompte, J.*, N. Wright, J. R. Kessler, and C. LeBleu. 2012.  Saline irrigation of three landscape species for the Southeast.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 57:177-182.
  • Jernigan, K.* and Wright. 2011. Effect of repeated short interval flooding on growth of four native shrub taxa.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 56:341-344.  (Publication only)
  • Bailey, A.L.* and N. Wright. 2009. Post-transplant irrigation scheduling for two native deciduous shrub species.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 54:250-254.
  • Bond, L.*, N. Wright, and E.A. Guertal. 2009. Effect of sowing depth and soil type on germination and initial growth of selected wildflower species.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf 54:454-459.
  • Hanes, S.B.* and N. Wright. 2009. Organic matter type affects growth and physiology of selected native shrubs planted above grade.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 54:261-264.
  • Werneth, K.L.* and N. Wright. 2009. Effects of short interval cyclic flooding on growth and survival of selected native shrubs.  Proc. SNA. Res. Conf. 54:289-293.
  • Bailey, A.L.* and N. Wright. 2008.  Landscape irrigation scheduling for native deciduous shrubs.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf.  53:394-398.
  • Hanes, S.B.* and N. Wright. 2008. Evaluation of organic matter types for use in an above grade planting technique.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf.  53:436-441.
  • Guckenberger, J.L.* and N. Wright. 2007. Above-grade planting encourages post-transplant root growth of native woody shrubs.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 52:199-203.
  • Wilkin, M.F.* and N. Wright. 2007. Soil moisture affects post-transplant root growth of native landscape shrubs.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 52:248-252.
  • Wright, A.N. and L.M. Brooks**.   Cutting type and substrate affect rooting of herb stem cuttings.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 51:377-379.  (Publication only)
  • Wright, A.N., R.D Wright, J.F. Browder, and J. James.  Effect of planting technique on establishment of Kalmia latifolia. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 51:440-442.
  • Wilkin, M.F.*, N. Wright, D.J. Eakes, and R.C Ebel. 2006.  Effect of drought on root growth of native shrub species.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 51:436-439.
  • Guckenberger, J.L.* and N. Wright. 2006. Effect of mulch type on post-transplant root growth of Myricacerifera.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 51:432-435.
  • Chestnut, W.*, N. Wright, K.M. Tilt, J. Sibley, and A. Caylor. 2005.  Effect of exposure on survival and growth of herbaceous peonies. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 50:478-480.
  • Jackson, B.E.*, N. Wright, and J.L. Sibley. 2005. Effect of cotton gin compost and pine bark substrate blends on root growth of three horticulture crops. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 50:54-58.
  • Wright, A.N., R.D. Wright, B.E. Jackson, and J.F. Browder.  Effect of backfill composition on post-transplant root growth. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 50:548-550.
  • Wright, A.N. and R.D. Wright.   The Horhizotron™: a new instrument for measuring root growth.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 49:412-414.
  • Jackson, B.E.*, N. Wright, and J.L. Sibley. 2004. Cotton Gin Compost as a Substrate Component in Container Production of Ornamental Plants.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 49:67-69.
  • Wright, A.N., S.L. Warren, F.A. Blazich, and T.G. Ranney.  Comparative drought tolerance of mountain laurel and Japanese holly.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 48:452-455.
  • Wright, A.N., S. L. Warren, and F. A. Blazich.  Root-zone temperature influences root growth of mountain laurel and Japanese holly.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 47:458-461.  (Publication only)
  • Wright, A.N., S. L. Warren, and F. A. Blazich.  Exposure and plant size affect landscape establishment of Kalmia latifolia.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 46: 515–518.
  • Wright, A.N., S. L. Warren, and F. A. Blazich.  Root Growth of Two Woody Ornamentals Following Transplanting. Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 45:454-457.
  • Wright, A.N., R.D. Wright, A.X. Niemiera, and J. Roger Harris.  Liming and MicronutrientRequirements for Containerized Landscape Tree Production. Comb. Proc. Intl. Plt. Prop. Soc. 50:541-545.
  • Wright, A.N., J.K. Fanelli, A.X. Niemiera, J.R. Harris, and R.D. Wright.  Amending pine bark with lime and micronutrients affects growth of nine landscape tree species.  Proc. SNA Res. Conf. 42:71–74.

 

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN NON-REFEREED JOURNALS / TRADE MAGAZINES

  • Wright, A., R. Wright, A. Niemiera, and R. Harris.  Micros yes, lime no!  NMPro 16:53-58.

Graduate Student Program

I am always looking for enthusiastic and qualified graduate students. If you are interested in a graduate program in one of my areas of research or something similar, please contact me!

Below is a list of my current and former graduate students and their research projects:

Graduate Students

  •  Jennifer Morash – Flooding tolerance native plant species for use in rain gardens, 2015
  • Jeremiah DeVore – Propagation of Threatened Native AL Plants, 2015
  • Judson LeCompte – Effects of irrigation water salinity on survival and growth of selected landscape and green roof plants, 2013
  • Amanda Meder – Effect of plant and substrate selection on nutrient removal in rain gardens, 2013
  • Rachel Meriwether – Cooperative extension and propagation for Cano Negro, Costa Rica, 2011
  • Kaye Jernigan – Nutrient uptake and plant selection in southeastern rain gardens, 2010
  • Laureanne Bond – Wildflower propagation and production in Alabama, 2010
  • Katie Werneth – Implementing the Alabama Yards and Neighborhoods program, 2010
  • Abby Bailey – Landscape irrigation requirements for native shrubs, 2009
  • Scott Hanes – Sustainable planting practices for native landscape shrubs, 2009
  • Julie Guckenberger – Above-grade planting with organic matter improves growth and physiology of native shrubs, 2007
  • Matt Wilkin – Effect of irrigation frequency on growth and physiology of native shrubs, 2007
  • Brian Jackson – Cotton gin compost as an alternative substrate for horticultural crop production, 2005

UnderGraduate Students

  • Avery Lamb – Rain garden performance in two AL soil types, 2016
  • Connor Ryan – Effect of production environment and fertilization on growth of juvenile Sarracenia leucophylla, 2014
  • Aaron Heffelfinger – Hydroponic propagation of difficult-to-root plants, 2010
  • Whitney Griffin – Propagation of native endangered Cahaba lily (Hymenocallis coronaria), 2006
  • Loreal Brooks – Stem cutting propagation of herbs for the southeastern United States, 2005