Claudio C. Pasian
Associate Professor
Department of Horticulture and Crop Science

249B Howlett Hall 2001 Fyffe Court Columbus, OH 43210 Phone: 614-292-9941 Fax: 614-292-3505

Email: pasian.1@osu.edu

WEBSITE at floriculture.osu.edu
at OSU since 1994

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY IN EXTENSION, RESEARCH, TEACHING
Extension:

The primary function of my program is to create and maintain a bridge between The Ohio State University in general, the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science in particular and the Ohio commercial floriculture industry by developing channels of communication and education.

I have established a program based on three premises: encourage open discussion with growers and members of the floriculture industry in order to discover their goals and concerns; deliver service that adds value to the industry and meets the universitys mission; and provide growers and members of the industry with the knowledge necessary to achieve their goals and compete effectively in the marketplace.

I implement this program by creating effective ways of communicating (newsletters, oral
presentations, grower visits), using technology where effective (e-mail, internet); learning opportunities such as hands on workshops; and gathering information relevant to the industry (variety trials).

Research:

My research interests are related to the development of new crop production technologies such as the use of temperature for crop timing and the application of plant growth regulators directly to seeds to control plug height. I am slowly moving in the area of fertility of container-greenhouse crops, specifically, to increase the use of controlled release fertilizers in this industry.

Teaching:

Occasional guest lecturer.



ASSIGNMENT: 25% Research 75% Extension 0% Teaching


EDUCATION:

BS 1975 Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires
MS 1988 University of California at Davis
PhD 1993 University of California at Davis


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

1999 - present: Associate Professor, The Ohio State University
1994 - 1998: Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University


AWARDS AND HONORS

None


SELECTED SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS DURING LAST FIVE YEARS

Refereed journal papers, books, and book chapters (career total = 20 )


Pasian, C. C., and Bennett, M. A. 2004. Paclobutrazol soaked ornamental kale seeds produce
short seedlings. Plant Growth Regulation Qtrly. Vol. 32(3) 87-91.

Boschi, C. L., Di Benedetto, ., and Pasian, C. C. 2004. Prediction of developmenta events on Spathiphyllum floribundum Schott "Petite" based on thermal units. Journal of Horticultural Sciance and biotechnology 2004: 79 (5) 776-782.

Steininger, J., and Pasian, C. C. 2003. Prediction of development of Asiatic lilies based on temperature and thermal units. HortScience. 38(6) 1100 - 1103.

Fisher, P. R., Wik, R. M., Smith, B. R., Pasian, C. C., Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., and Argo, W. R. 2003. Correcting Iron Deficiency in Calibrachoa Grown in a Container Medium at High
pH. HortTechnology. 13(2):308-313.

Steininger, J., C. C. Pasian and J. H. Lieth. 2002. Extension of a Thermal Unit Model to
Represent Nonlinearities in Temperature Response of Miniature Rose Development. J.Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 127(3):349-354.

Pasian, C.C. and M.A. Bennett. 2001. Paclobutrazol soaked marigold, geranium, and tomato
seeds produce short seedlings. HortScience, 36(4):721-723.

Pasian, C.C. and M.A. Bennett. 2001. Paclobutrazol soaked marigold, geranium, and tomato
seeds produce short seedlings. HortScience, 36(4):721-723.

Jacquemin Sullivan, K. and C.C. Pasian. 2000. Evaluation of two growing systems for cut
snapdragon production: tray vs. ground bed. HortScience, 35:25-27.

Pasian, C.C., R.A.J. Taylor, R.W. McMahon, and R.K. Lindquist. 2000. A new method of
acephate application to potted plants for control of Aphis gossypii, Frankliniella
occidentalis and Bemisia tabaci. Crop Protection, 19:263-271.




Extension, technical, trade, or popular articles (career total= +100)


McMahon, M. J., and Pasian, C. C. 2004. Cultural Alternatives to Chemical Growth Regulators. OFA Tips on Managing Floriculture Crop Problems. PP. 120-124.

Pasian, C. C. 2004. Worker Protection Standard Reentry Worksheet. OFA Tips on Managing
Floricultur Crop Problems, PP. 132-133.

Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., and C.C. Pasian. 2004. Ohio State Learning Gardens. The latest from the Midwest on Cuphea. OARDC Special Circular 193, PP. 109-114.

Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., Pasian, C. C., and Konjoian, P. 2004. The Results Are In. Mixed
Container Trials. GM PRO. Grennhouse management and Production. June 2004. PP. 63-66.

Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., and Pasian, C. C. 2003. Ohio State Learning Gardens 2003 Annuals
Trial: In-ground and Raised Bed Trials. Special circular 189, OARDC, January 2003.

Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., and Pasian, C. C. 2003. Ohio State University Learning Garden Annual Cultivar Trial. Special circular 189, OARDC, January 2003, pp: 111 - 118.

Pasian, C. C. 2003. Plant Height: Integrated Height Management (IHM). OFA Bulleting. Nov./Dec. 2003, # 881, pp: 4 - 5.

Pasian, C. C., and Nameth, S. G. 2003. Enfermedades de las Plantulas de Temporada (Bedding
Plants). OFA Bulletin. July/August Issue.

Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., and Pasian, C. C. 2003. Fall Pansy and Viola Performance. Greenhouse Product News, October 2003, Vol. 13, Issue 10 pp: 46, 48, 50.

Pasian, C. C. 2002. Crops That Can Be Grown at Cooler Temperatures. OFA Bulletin. Number
871, August 2002.

Pasian, C. C. 2002. Tips for a Better Relationship With Your Hispanic/Latino Workforce. The South Carolina Nurseryman Association Bulletin. May/June 2002.

Pasian, C. C. 2002. Midwest Values: No State Better Illustrates the Ever-changing U.S.
Floriculture Industry Than Ohio. GrowerTalks. Vol. 66, No. 2. June 2002.

Pasian, C. C., Nameth, S. G., and Varela-Ramirez, F. 2002. Painted Pot Technology: A Novel
Method of Disease Control. OFA Bulletin. Number 871, February 2002.

Pasian, C. C. 2002. Tips for a Better Relationship With Your Hispanic/Latino Workforce. The Buckeye. March 2002.

Pasian, C. C. 2002. Tips for a Better Relationship With Your Hispanic/Latino Workforce.
Southeastern Floriculture. Vol. 12, Issue 2. March-April 2002.

Fisher, P., W. Argo, L. Bilodeau, R. Wik,. C.C. Pasian, and M.M. Kmetz-Gonzalez, 2002.
Understanding Media-pH management. Greenhouse Grower. Vol. 20, No. 1. January 2002.

Pasian, C. C. 2002. Tips for a Better Relationship With Your Hispanic/Latino Workforce. OFA Bulletin. Number 866, February 2002.

Pasian, C., Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., Rhodus, T., and Carver, T. 2002. 2001 Ohio Regional
Poinsettia Cultivar Evaluation. OFA Bulletin. Number 866, February 2002.

Pasian, C. C. 2001. Environmental and Cultural Considerations. In: Gaston, M. Tips on
Managing Problems in Interiorscapes. OFA Services, Inc. pp 6 - 12.

Carver, S., and Pasian, C. C. 2001. Ohio Regional Poinsettia Variety Evaluation. OFA Bulletin, pp. 11 - 14. January 2001.

Pasian, C. C. 2001. Controlling Early Growth of Plugs. OFA Bulletin, pp. 6 - 8. April 2001.

Kmetz-Gonzalez, M. M., and Pasian, C. C. 2001. 2000 - 01 OSU Fall Pansy - Viola Trial
Results. OFA Bulletin pp. 4 - 6. November 2001.

Pasian, C. C., and Bennett, M. A. 2001. Controllo Della Crescita Iniziale degli Alveoli. Flortecnica 5:21-22.

Pasian, C. C. 1996 to 2004. Midwest Report. A monthly column in GrowerTalks Magazine.


In addition to the above listed articles many more were published in the OHIO FLORICULTURE
On Line newsletter: http://floriculture.osu.edu.



Web sites, videos and/or other electronic media (career total=1 )

Pasian, C. C., and Behnke, C. T. 2004. Edited 10 issues of the Ohio Floriculture On Line, an electronic floriculture newsletter. Collected information, created html files and posted them on the web. The site received 667,642 hits from 148,500 visitors during the year 2004. (http://floriculture.osu.edu)



Cultivars, Varieties and/or Patents (career total=0 )

None

Invited out-of-state and/or international presentations (career total=22)

"Light in Greenhouse Production". Presentation in Spanish at the MSU College of Knowledge,
Grand Rapids, MI. January 13, 2004.

"Plant Growth Regulators". Presentation in Spanish at the MSU College of Knowledge, Grand
Rapids, MI. January 27, 2004.

"Spanish for Horticulture Supervisors of Spanish Speaking Employees". A workshop presented
at the Mid Atlantic Horticulture Short Course, Virginia Beach, VA. January 21, 2004.

"Applying Plant Growth Regulators. As Much an Art as a Science". A presentation made at the Far West Horticulture Show in Portland, Oregon. August 28, 2004.

"Plugs Production". Presentation in Spanish at the MSU College of Knowledge, Grand Rapids, MI. January 14, 2003.

"Temperature Effects on Greenhouse Crops". Presentation in Spanish at the MSU College of
Knowledge, Grand Rapids, MI. January 21, 2003.

"Effect of Irrigation Water Quality on Greenhouse Crops". Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention, Hershey, PA. February 5 2003.

Applying Growth Regulators is as much as art as it is a science. Presented at the Tri-State Green Industry Expo. Covington, KY. February 6, 2003.

Physiological disorders of plants. Presentation in Spanish at the MSU College of Knowledge, Grand Rapids, MI. January 24, 2002.

Spanish for greenhouse supervisors. A workshop. Southeast Greenhouse Conference. Greenville, SC. June 20, 2002.

Spanish for greenhouse supervisors. A workshop. Southeast Greenhouse Conference. Greenville, SC. June 22, 2002.

"Sticky traps. A useful tool for IPM programs". Mid Atlantic Vegetable Growers Conference. Hershey, PA. January 31, 2001.

"The Pourthough method to measure pH and EC". Mid Atlantic Vegetable Growers Conference.
Hershey, PA. January 31, 2001.

"Crops than can be grown cool". Michigan State University Extension, Monroe Co. Educational Seminars. January 10, 2001.

"Plant Growth Regulators". Presentation in Spanish for Spanish speaking workers at The College of Knowlege, Grand Rapids, MI. January 18, 2001.

"Light". A presentation in Spanish for Spanish speaking workers at The College of Knowlege, Grand Rapids, MI. January 25, 2001.

"Spanish for Greenhouse Supervisors". Workshop at the South East Conference. Greenville, SC. June 21, 2001.

"El ABC de la produccion de plantas en invernaculo". A presentation in Spanish at the South East Conference. Greenville, SC. June 23, 2001.



I teach, every other year, a floriculture graduate course for the Graduate School of the Agricultural College in National University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. This is a intensive two weeks (morning and afternoons) course. I have thought this class four times (the first in 1997 and the last in 2004).

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