Thomas Forge, Ph.D.

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2018

• Watson, T.W., T.A. Forge, L.M. Nelson. 2018. Pseudomonads contribute to regulation of Pratylenchus penetrans (Nematoda) populations on apple. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 64: 1-11. https://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjm-2018-0040.
• Watson, T.W., L.M. Nelson, D. Neilsen, G.H. Neilsen, T.A. Forge. 2018. Low-volume irrigation systems influence Pratylenchus penetrans populations, root colonization by arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, and replant establishment of sweet cherry. Scientia Horticulturae 239: 50-56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2018.05.013.

2017

• Watson, T.W., L.M. Nelson, D. Neilsen, G.H. Neilsen, T.A. Forge. 2017. Soil amendments influence Pratylenchus penetrans populations, beneficial rhizosphere microorganisms, and growth of newly planted sweet cherry. Appl. Soil Ecol. 117–118: 212–220.
• Neilsen, D., G.H. Neilsen, T. Forge and G. A. Lang. 2017. Dwarfing rootstocks and training systems affect initial growth, cropping and nutrition in ‘Skeena’ sweet cherry. Acta Hortic. 1130: 199-205.
• Zasada, I., Peetz, A., Forge, T. 2017. Pratylenchus species associated with blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) and weed species in the Pacific North-west of North America. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2017.1367724.
• Mathew, M.D., N.D. Mathew, A. Miller, M. Simpson, V. Au, S. Garland, M. Gestin, M.L. Edgley, S. Flibotte, A. Balgi, J. Chiang, G. Giaever, P. Dean, A. Tung, M. Roberge, C. Roskelley, T. Forge, C. Nislow, D. Moerman.2017. Using C. elegans forward and reverse genetics to identify new compounds with anthelmintic activity. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 10(10): e0005058. doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0005058
• Neilsen, G.H., D. Neilsen and T. Forge. 2017. Advances in soil and nutrient management in apple cultivation. In: Achieving Sustainable Production of Apples, K. Evans (Ed.). Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited, Cambridge. http://dx.doi.org/10.19103/AS.2016.0017.12
• Neilsen, G., D. Neilsen, T. Forge. 2017. Environmental Limiting Factors for Cherry Production. Chapter 9 In: Cherries: Botany, Production and Uses. Edited by J Q Garcia, INRA Bordeaux, France, A Iezzoni, Michigan State University, USA, J Pulawska, Research Institute of Horticulture, Poland, G Lang, Michigan State University, USA. 550 pages.

2016

• Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Forge, T.A., Neilsen, D., Losso, I., Jones, M.D., Nichol, C., Fentabil, M.M. 2016. Irrigation practices, nutrient applications and mulches affect soil nutrient dynamics in a young Merlot (Vitis vinifera L.) vineyard. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 96: 23–36. dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjss-2014-0118.
• Fentabil, M.M., Nichol, C.F., Neilsen, G.H., Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, D., Forge, T.A., Jones, M.D. 2016. Effect of micro-irrigation type, N-source and mulching on nitrous oxide emissions in a semi-arid climate: An assessment across two years in a Merlot grape vineyard. Agricultural Water Management 171, 49–62. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2016.02.021.
• Forge, T., Kenney, E., Hashimoto, N., Neilsen, D., Zebarth, B. 2016. Compost and poultry manure as preplant soil amendments for perennial fruit crops: Comparative effects on root lesion nematodes, soil quality and risk of nitrate leaching. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 223, 48-58.
• Forge, T.A., Neilsen, G.H., and Neilsen, D. (2016). "Organically acceptable practices to improve replant success of temperate tree-fruit crops. Scientia Horticulturae.", Scientia Horticulturae, 200, pp. 205-241. doi : 10.1016/j.scienta.2016.01.002.
• Hannam, K.D., Kehila, D., Millard, P., Midwood, A., Neilsen, D., Neilsen, G.H., Forge, T.A., Nichol, C., and Jones, M.D. (2016). "Bicarbonates in irrigation water contribute to carbonate formation and CO2 production in orchard soils under drip irrigation.", Geoderma, 266, pp. 120-126. doi : 10.1016/j.geoderma.2015.12.015.
• Neilsen, D., Neilsen, G.H., Guak, S., and Forge, T.A. (2016). "Consequences of deficit irrigation and crop load reduction on plant water relations, yield and quality of 'Ambrosia' apple.", HortScience, 51, pp. 98-106.

2015

• Forge, T.A., Neilsen, D., Neilsen, G., Watson, T. 2015. Using compost amendments to enhance soil health and replant establishment of tree-fruit crops. Acta Horticulturae 1146: 103-108.
• Zebarth, B., Forge, T., Goyer, C., Brin, L. 2015. Effect of soil acidification on nitrification in soil. Canadian Journal of Soil Science 95: 359-363. DOI: 10.4141/CJSS-2015-040.
• Forge, T.A., Larney, F.J., Kawchuk, L.K., Pearson, D.C., Koch, C., Blackshaw, R.E. 2015. Crop rotation effects on Pratylenchus neglectus populations in the root zone of irrigated potatoes in southern Alberta. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 37: 363-368. DOI: 10.1080/07060661.2015.1066864.
• Ehret, D.L., Frey, B., Forge, T., Helmer, T., Bryla, D.R. 2015. Age-related changes in response of highbush blueberry plants to drip irrigation. HortScience 50: 486-490.
• Forge, T., Hashimoto, N., Neilsen, D., Kenney, E., Zebarth, B. 2015. The use of compost as a preplant amendment to minimize impacts of parasitic nematodes and improve soil health and early establishment of red raspberry. Acta Horticulturae 1076: 225-231.
• Forge, T., Neilsen, G., Neilsen, D., O’Gorman, D., Hogue, E. 2015. Organic orchard soil management practices affect soil biology and organic matter. Acta Horticulturae 1076: 77-83.
• Zebarth, B.J., Ryan, C., Graham, G., Forge, T.A., Neilsen, D. 2015. Groundwater monitoring to support development of BMPs for groundwater protection: The Abbotsford-Sumas aquifer case study. Groundwater Monitoring and Remediation 35: 82-96.

2014

• Forge, T.A., Walters, T.W., Koch, C. 2014. Use of composted dairy manure solids mulch for raspberry:  Influences on soil nematode communities and N and P availability. Compost Science and Utilization 22: 230-241. DOI 10.1080/1065657X.2014.930677.
• Ehret, D. L., Frey, B., Forge, T., Helmer, T., Bryla, D. R. and Zebarth, B. J. 2014. Effects of nitrogen rate and application method on early production and fruit quality in highbush blueberry. Can. J. Plant Sci. 94: 1165-1179.
• Neilsen, G. H., D. Neilsen, F. Kappel, and T. Forge. 2014. Interaction of irrigation and soil management on sweet cherry productivity and fruit qualityat different crop loads that simulate those occurring by environmental extremes. HortScience 49: 215-220.
• Neilsen, G., Forge, T., Angers, D., Neilsen, D., Hogue, E. 2014. Suitable orchard floor management strategies in organic apple orchards that augment soil organic matter and maintain tree performance. Plant Soil. DOI 10.1007/s11104-014-2034-8.

2013

• Neilsen, G., T. Forge, D. Neilsen, D. O’Gorman, E. Hogue, D. Angers, and N. Bissonnette. 2013. Soil management in organic production systems. Acta Hortic. 1001:295-302.
• Forge, T., Koch, C., Temple, W., and Bomke, A. 2013. Using compost as mulch for highbush blueberry. Acta Horticulturae 1001: 369-376.
• Forge, T.A., Neilsen, G.H., Neilsen, D., Hogue, E.J., and Faubion, D. 2013. Composted Dairy Manure and Alfalfa Hay Mulch Affect Soil Ecology and Early Production of ‘Braeburn’ Apple on M.9 Rootstock. HortScience, 48(5): 645-651.
• Hannam, K.D., Neilsen, G.H., Forge, T.A., and Neilsen, D. 2013. The concentration of yeast assimilable nitrogen in Merlot grape juice is increased by N fertilization and reduced irrigation. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 93(1): 37-45. doi:10.4141/cjps2012-092.
• Hassan, S.E.D., Liu, A., Bittman, S., Forge, T.A., Hunt, D.E., Hijri, M., and St-Arnaud, M. 2013. Impact of 12-year field treatments with organic and inorganic fertilizers on crop productivity and mycorrhizal community structure. Biology and Fertility of Soils. doi: 10.1007/s00374-013-0813-7.