EDUCATION

Ph.D.  Iowa State University, 2004, Horticultural Plant Physiology

M.S.    University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2000, Biology

B.S.    University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1979, Agriculture

EXPERIENCE

2004-present, Assistant Professor/Extension Ornamental Horticulture Specialist, Utah State University, Logan, UT.

2000-2004, Plant Sciences Institute Fellow, Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA.

PUBLICATIONS

Kratsch, H.A., W.R. Graves, and R.J. Gladon (2006) Aeroponic System for Control of Root-Zone Atmosphere. Environmental and Experimental Botany 55:70-76.

Kratsch, H.A. and W.R. Graves (2005) Oxygen Concentration Affects Nitrogenase Activity and Nodule Anatomy of Alnus maritima. Plant, Cell and Environment 28:688-696.

Kratsch, H.A. and W.R. Graves (2004) Location and Anatomy of Nodules on Alnus maritima Subjected to Flooding. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 129:775-780.

Kratsch, H.A. and W.R. Graves (2004) Nitrogen Fixation as a Stress-Avoidance Strategy Among Actinorhizal (non-legume) Trees and Shrubs. Journal of Crop Improvement 10:281-304.

Kratsch, H.A. and W.R. Graves (2004) Ultrastructure of Nodules from Alnus maritima. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 630:231-236.

Kratsch, H.A. and R.R. Wise (2000) The Ultrastructure of Chilling Stress. Plant, Cell and Environment 23: 337-350.

EXTENSION PRESENTATIONS

Managing Landscape Stress to Reduce Pesticide Use

Xeriscapes for Small Acreage

Becoming a Plant Sleuth: Recognizing Problems in the Landscape