Leala M. Machesney

Researcher

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

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2 h-index 5 pubs 21 cited

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Biography and Research Information

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Leala M. Machesney conducts research focused on plant physiology and cultivation, particularly investigating the effects of environmental factors on plant development and quality. Her work includes studies on substrate properties and their impact on plant growth, as seen in her evaluation of peat blends. Machesney has also examined the influence of forcing temperatures on the development of container-grown plants, specifically focusing on blackberry and pepper crops. She has developed temperature-based models to aid in scheduling long-cane blackberry production, aiming to optimize flower and fruit development. Her research network includes collaborators such as Ryan W. Dickson, Margaret Worthington, Amanda McWhirt, and Jung Ae Lee, with whom she has co-authored publications. Machesney's scholarly output is reflected in her h-index of 2 and 21 total citations across 5 publications.

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  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 5
  • Citations: 21

Selected Publications

  • Blackberry Long-cane Cold Storage and Forcing Strategy Effects on Flower and Fruit Development (2025) DOI
  • Quantifying Temperature Effects on Plant Development Rates and Quality of Compact Container-grown Pepper (2024) DOI
  • Evaluation of Peat Blended with Pine Wood Components for Effects on Substrate Physical Properties, Nitrogen Immobilization, and Growth of Petunia (Petunia ×hybrida Vilm.-Andr.) (2022) DOI

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