Robert Berghage

Associate Professor of Horticulture

318 Tyson, University Park

Email rdb4@psu.edu
Elsevier Pure Profile

Areas of Expertise

Roofs Engineering & Materials Science
Roof Earth & Environmental Sciences
Green Roofs Agriculture & Biology
Stormwater Earth & Environmental Sciences
Runoff Engineering & Materials Science
Constructed Wetlands Agriculture & Biology
Stormwater Agriculture & Biology
Wetlands Agriculture & Biology

Websites

Elsevier Pure Profile

Dr. Berghage performs both research and extension at Penn State on flower gardens and green roofs. He interacts directly with the Master Gardener program and with the public. He is interested in developing pollinator-friendly plantings for enhancement of pollinator populations.

Herbaceous Perennial and Annual Identification and Use (Hort 131)

Plant Propagation (Hort 202)

EcoRoof Technology (Hort 497A)

2003

Evaluation of medium-applied insect growth regulators against fungus gnats and western flower thrips populations on African violets
Scott W. Ludwig, Kelli Hoover, Robert Berghage, 2003, In: HortTechnology

Stormwater Detention and Retention Abilities of Green Roofs
J. C. DeNardo, A. R. Jarrett, H. B. Manbeck, D. J. Beattie, Robert Berghage, Jr., 2003, In: World Water and Environmental Resources Congress

Pennsylvania gardener selects plant evaluation program
James C. Sellmer, Robert Berghage, Jr., Alan H. Michael, Toni Bilik, Feb 1 2003, In: Journal of Extension

2022

Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus Inoculation of Two Lettuce Cultivars Affects Leaf and Root Growth under Hydroponic Conditions
Ryan L. Sebring, Sjoerd W. Duiker, Robert D. Berghage, John M. Regan, Joshua D. Lambert, Ray B. Bryant, Feb 1 2022, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

2017

Plastics in Greenhouse Production
Robert Berghage, Jan 1 2017, In: A Guide to the Manufacture, Performance, and Potential of Plastics in Agriculture

Effect of cold storage on the germination success of four stonecrop species
Kathryn L. McDavid, David L. Sanford, Robert D. Berghage, Jan 1 2017, In: HortTechnology

2016

Curve number and runoff coefficients for extensive living roofs
Elizabeth Fassman-Beck, William Hunt, Robert Berghage, Donald Carpenter, Timothy Kurtz, Virginia Stovin, Bridget Wadzuk, Mar 1 2016, In: Journal of Hydrologic Engineering

2015

Accumulated snow layer influence on the heat transfer process through green roof assemblies
Mingjie Zhao, Jelena Srebric, Robert D. Berghage, Kevin A. Dressler, May 1 2015, In: Building and Environment

2014

Effects of plant and substrate selection on thermal performance of green roofs during the summer
Mingjie Zhao, Paulo Cesar Tabares-Velasco, Jelena Srebric, Sridhar Komarneni, Robert Berghage, Aug 2014, In: Building and Environment

2012

Validation of predictive heat and mass transfer green roof model with extensive green roof field data
Paulo Cesar Tabares-Velasco, Mingjie Zhao, Nicole Peterson, Jelena Srebric, Robert Berghage, Oct 2012, In: Ecological Engineering

2010

Green roof plant responses to different substrate types and depths under various drought conditions
C. E. Thuring, R. D. Berghage, D. J. Beattie, Apr 2010, In: HortTechnology

2008

Evaluating a spreadsheet model to predict green roof stormwater management
A. R. Jarrett, W. F. Hunt, Robert Berghage, Jr., Dec 1 2008, In: Low Impact Development

Green roofs - A BMP for urban stormwater quality?
Brett V. Long, Shirley E. Clark, Robert Berghage, Katherine Baker, 2008, In: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008

Selecting a green roof media to minimize pollutant loadings in roof runoff
Brett Long, Shirley E. Clark, Katherine H. Baker, Robert Berghage, 2008, In: Low Impact Development

2007

Selecting a green roof medium for water quality benefits
Brett Long, Shirley E. Clark, Katherine H. Baker, Robert Berghage, Dec 1 2007, In: Restoring Our Natural Habitat - Proceedings of the 2007 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress

Capturing consumer preferences and interests in developing a state plant promotional program
Rebecca H. Wehry, Kathleen M. Kelley, Robert D. Berghage, James C. Sellmer, Jun 2007, In: HortScience

2005

Stormwater mitigation and surface temperature reduction by green roofs
J. C. DeNardo, A. R. Jarrett, H. B. Manbeck, D. J. Beattie, R. D. Berghage, Jul 1 2005, In: Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers

Evapotranspiration rates from extensive green roof plant species
Farzaneh Rezaei, A. R. Jarrett, R. D. Berghage, D. J. Beattie, 2005, In:

Using intercept and telephone survey methods to assess consumer awareness and purchasing of pennsylvania gardener selects
Rebecca H. Wehry, Kathleen M. Kelley, Robert D. Berghage, James C. Sellmer, 2005, In: HortTechnology

2004

The Pennsylvania State University Medieval Garden
Martin R. McGann, Robert D. Berghage, 2004, In: HortTechnology

2001

Green roofs
David J. Beattie, Robert Berghage, Jr., Dec 1 2001, In: International Plant Propagators' Society. Combined Proceedings of Annual Meetings

Photoperiod, chilling, and light quality during daylight extension affect growth and flowering of tissue-cultured Easter lily plants
E. J. Holcomb, R. Berghage, 2001, In: HortScience

2000

Update on fiber pot research at Penn State
Davie J. Beattie, Robert Berghage, David Day, 2000, In: International Plant Propagators' Society. Combined Proceedings of Annual Meetings

Consumer color preference in New Guinea impatiens
R. D. Berghage, D. J. Wolnick, 2000, In: HortTechnology

Removal of dimethyl disulfide and p-cresol from swine facility wastewater using constructed subsurface-flow wetlands
S. L. Wood, Eileen Fabian, Robert Berghage, Jr., Jul 1 2000, In: Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers

1999

'Green' water treatment for the green industries
R. D. Berghage, E. P. MacNeal, E. F. Wheeler, W. H. Zachritz, 1999, In: HortScience

Temperature effects on wastewater nitrate removal in laboratory-scale constructed wetlands
S. L. Wood, E. F. Wheeler, R. D. Berghage, R. E. Graves, Jan 1999, In: Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers

1998

Controlling height with temperature
Robert Berghage, 1998, In: HortTechnology

The effects of intracanopy lighting on cowpea production.
A. B. Stephens, Robert Berghage, Jr., C. A. Bernecker, E. S. Sears, M. C. Shuey, P. N. Walker, Jan 1 1998, In: Life support & biosphere science : international journal of earth space

1997

Temperature effects on wastewater nitrate removal in laboratory-scale artificial wetlands in greenhouses
Susan L. Wood, Eileen Fabian Wheeler, Robert E. Graves, Robert D. Berghage, Dec 1 1997, In: Paper - American Society of Agricultural Engineers

1996

Prolonging the shelf-life of fresh green chile peppers through modified atmosphere packaging and low temperature storage
Marisa M. Wall, Robert D. Berghage, Dec 1996, In: Journal of Food Quality

1989

Irradiance and temperature effects on time of development and flower size in chrysanthemum
M. G. Karlsson, R. D. Heins, J. E. Erwin, R. D. Berghage, W. H. Carlson, J. A. Biernbaum, Jun 1989, In: Scientia Horticulturae

1987

Micronutrient testing of plant growth media
Robert Berghage, Jr., D. M. Krauskopf, D. D. Warncke, I. Widders, Oct 1 1987, In: Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis