Biographical information:
Richard Evans
Cooperative Extension Specialist
Department of Environmental Horticulture
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8587
Tel. (530) 752-6617
Fax (530) 752-1819
E-mail ryevans@ucdavis.edu
Education:
Ph.D. Plant Physiology University of California at Davis (1987)
B.S. Plant Science University of California at Davis (1979)
Professional experience:
1986-present Cooperative Extension Specialist, UCD
Current research interests:
My research integrates horticulture with plant biology to problems of applied plant ecology. I am particularly interested in questions related to the production and establishment of plants for use in restoration and revegetation. Current research is focussed on development of root systems of woody species during transplant establishment in dry landscapes, and acclimation of nursery plants to environmental stresses. My extension outreach program also addresses production of ornamental crops, emphasizing nutrition, irrigation management, and reduction of fertilizer losses.
Recent publications:
Evans, R.Y. and Garcia-Navarro, C. 1999. Evaluation of a method for classifying landscape plants by relative water use. Elvinia J. Slosson Endowment Report, pp. 17-21.
Evans, R. 1998. Improved nitrogen management for greenhouse roses. Growing Points 2 (3):5-6.
Evans, R. Y. 1998. The development and properties of container soils. Growing Points 2 (1):1-4.
Sachs, R.M., Evans, R.Y., and Combs, T. 1998. Use of eucalyptus in remediating a nitrate-impacted aquifer. Report to California Regional Water Quality Control Board. 6 pp.
Evans, R.Y. 1997. Comparative growth of Leucophyllum frutescens and Viburnum tinus under normal and minimum irrigation. Proceedings of the Third Spanish-Portuguese Symposium on Plant Water Relations, Barcelona.
Evans, R.Y. and L.L. Dodge. 1997. Effect of soil aeration on root growth of roses. Roses Inc. Bulletin, August, pp. 54-60.
Cabrera, R.I., Evans, R.Y. and Paul. J.L. 1996. Enhancement of short-term nitrogen uptake by greenhouse roses under intermittent N-deprivation. Plant Soil 179:73-79.