HOME ADDRESS

26 Woodland Road
Storrs, CT 06268
Telephone: 860-429-0533
Facsimile: 860-429-6665
E-mail: BRIDGEN@.UCONN.EDU

OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Plant Science
U-67, University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06269-4067
Telephone: 860-486-2021
Facsimile: 860-486-0682

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Plant physiology option from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 1984.
Dissertation Title: Studies of in vitro flowering and de novo flowers of Nicotiana tabacum.

M.S. Postharvest physiology from the Ohio State University. August, 1979.
Thesis Title: Low pressure and controlled atmosphere storage of plant tissue cultures.

B.S. Horticulture from the Pennsylvania State University. June, 1977.
 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

Fall, 1999: Fulbright Scholar. Universidad de Talca in Talca, Chile. As a 1999 Fulbright Scholarship recipient, my second sabbatical leave was spent researching geophytes of Chile that have potential as new crops for the United States. I also taught an upper level plant propagation class.

1997-present: Professor and Head of the Plant Tissue Culture and Micropropagation Facility. The University of Connecticut. Duties include research and teaching in the areas of plant tissue culture, new plant development, and ornamental horticulture/floriculture. Administrative responsibilities for the University's Plant Tissue Culture and Micropropagation Facility and its non-profit micropropagation laboratory, ConnectiCulture. Adviser to the UConn Horticulture Club.

Fall, 1991: Research Scientist. The Danish Research Centre for Horticulture. At the invitation of the Danish Research Centre, I spent my sabbatical leave in Aarslev, Denmark teaching and researching in vitro techniques with Alstroemeria.

1991-96: Associate Professor and Co-Head of the Plant Biotechnology Facility. The University of Connecticut.

1984-91: Assistant Professor. The University of Connecticut.

1982-84: Teaching Associate. The Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Responsibilities included the development, preparation and teaching of graduate level plant tissue culture laboratories.

1977-81: Research Associate. The Ohio State University. Duties included the teaching laboratories and implementing research programs with plant tissue culture.
 

RESEARCH INTERESTS:
 

Primary research interests are in the areas of new plant development and breeding, plant-environment interactions, plant cell and tissue culture, in vitro plant breeding, genetic modifications for plant improvement, intensive plant production, and plant growth and development of ornamental plants. Specific in vitro breeding techniques include somaclonal and gametoclonal variation, embryo culture, somatic embryogenesis, meristem culture for the production of pathogen-free plants and in vitro fertilization. Studies on the growth and development of plants in vitro are assisted by manipulating the environmental factors.
 

PERSONAL DATA:

Born on March 17, 1955 in New Kensington, PA

Married to Margot J. Bridgen; Children: Devin Thomas and Emily

Eagle Scout and Vigil Honor, O.A.
 

HONORS AND AWARDS

PLSC 308 Advanced Plant Cell and Tissue Culture

PLSC 292 Plant Tissue Culture

PLSC 238 Plant Propagation

PLSC 231 Herbaceous Ornamental Plants

SAPL 031 Herbaceous Ornamental Plants

SAPL 059 Horticulture Staging

SAPL 062 Plant Propagation
 

PATENTS

Alstroemeria  'Liberty' (UCT94-03P) Alstroemeria 'Freedom' (UCT94-04P)

Alstroemeria  'Patriot' (UCT94-01P) Alstroemeria  'Sweet Laura' (UCT95-035)

Alstroemeria  'Redcoat' (UCT94-02P)
 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Society for Horticultural Science

Working Groups:

Plant Biotechnology

Ornamental Plant Breeding, Chair 1997-1998

Floriculture Education, Chair 1998-1999

International Association for Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology

International Plant Propagators' Society

Perennial Plant Association
 

GRADUATE STUDENTS - Major Adviser

Joseph King, M.S. 1988. Studies in seed germination and in vitro propagation of Alstroemeria.

Andrew Brand, M.S.1989. Somaclonal variation in Torenia fournieri.

Masood Hadi, M.S. 1990. Devlopment of insect resistance through somaclonal variation.

Mark Smith, M.S. 1990. Nutritional studies with Alstroemeria.

Paul Winski, M.S. 1991. Morphogenesis from thin cell layers of Petunia.

Christopher Cramer, M.S. 1994. In vitro and in vivo studies with Mussaenda.

Chunsheng Lu, Ph.D. 1995. Conventional and biotechnological approaches for the genetic improvement of
Alstroemeria.

Alessandro Chiaria, Ph.D. 1998. Studies in virus elimination from Alstroemeria

Janet Todd, M.S. 1999. Genotypic, morphological, and environmental on root cutting propagation of
Pulmonaria species and cultivars.

Paula Moreck, M.S. 2000. In progress.

Doris Ly, M.S. 2000. In progress.

Eduardo Olate, Ph.D. 2001. In progress.

Brent Pesta, M.S. 2002. In progress.
 

PUBLICATIONS

Bridgen, M.P. 1999. Direct and indirect shoot organogenesis from leaves of Torenia fournieri. pp. 159-165. In: R.N. Trigiano and D.J. Grays (ed.) Plant Tissue Culture Concepts and Laboratory Exercises, Second Edition. CRC Press.

Chiari, A., G.C. Elliott, and M.P. Bridgen. 1999. Resin-coated fertilizers affect postproduction
growth, but not flowering, of potted Alstroemeria. HortScience 34(4):657-659.

Bridgen, Mark. 1999. Introduction to the Workshop. HortTechnology 9(4):8.

Bridgen, Mark and Janet Todd. 1998. Genotypic and environmental effects of root cutting

Propagation of Pulmonaria species and cultivars. Combined Proceedings of the International Plant Propagators' Society, 48: 25-29.

Hadi, M.Z., M.P. Bridgen, and John P. Sanderson. 1998. Establishment of Tetranychid Mites In vitro.
HortTechnology 8(2):179-182.

Smith, M.A., G.C. Elliott, and M.P. Bridgen. 1998. Calcium and nitrogen fertilization of Alstroemeria
for cut flower production. HortScience 33(1):55-59.

Cramer, C.S. and M.P. Bridgen. 1998 Growth regulator effects on plant height of potted Mussaenda
'Queen Sirikit.'  HortScience 33(1): 78-81.

Lu, C. and M.P. Bridgen. 1997. Chromosome doubling and fertility study of Alstroemeria aurea X A.
caryophyllaea. Euphytica 94: 75-81.

Cramer, C.S. and M.P. Bridgen. 1997. Somatic embryogenesis and shoot proliferation of Mussaenda
cultivars. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 50:135-138.

Bridgen, M.P. 1996. Direct and indirect shoot organogenesis from leaves of Torenia fournieri. pp. 121-126. In: R.N. Trigiano and D.J. Grays (ed.) Plant Tissue Culture Concepts and Laboratory Exercises. CRC Press.

Bridgen, M.P. 1997. Alstroemeria. In: V. Ball (ed.) Ball Red Book, 16th ed. Geo. J. Ball Publishing Co., W. Chicago, IL.

Hadi, M. and M. Bridgen. 1996. Somaclonal variation as a tool to develop pest resistant plants of Torenia fournieri 'Compacta Blue.' Plant, Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture 46:43-50.

Lu, C., Y. Ruan and M.P. Bridgen. 1995. Micropropagation procedures for Leontochir ovallei.

Plant Cell, Tissue & Organ Culture 42:219-221.

Bridgen, M.P. 1994. A review of plant embryo culture. HortScience 29(1):1243-1246.

Bridgen, M.P. 1994. Tissue culture's potential for introducing new plants. Proc. International

Plant Propagators' Society. Vol. 44.

Bridgen, M.P. 1994. Directory of Plant Tissue Culture Laboratories in the United States and
Canada. 62 pp.

Bridgen, M.P., M.Z. Hadi and M. Spencer-Barreto. 1994. A laboratory exercise to demonstrate
direct and indirect shoot organogenesis from leaves of Torenia fournieri. HortTech 4:320-322.

Elliott, G.C., M.A. Smith, and M.P. Bridgen. 1993. Growth response of Alstroemeria 'Parigo

Pink to phosphate supply in vitro. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 32:199-204.

Bridgen, M.P. 1992. A survey of plant tissue culture laboratories in North America. Combined Proceedings
of the International Plant Propagator's Society, Vol. 42:18-21.

Bridgen, M.P. 1992. Alstroemeria IN: The Physiology of Flower Bulbs - A Comprehensive

Treatis on the Physiology and Utilization of Ornamental Flowering Bulbous and Tuberous Plants. (Ed. A.A. DeHertogh and M. LeNard). pp. 201-209.

Bridgen, M.P. 1992. Growth regulators for fresh cut flowers. IN: Tips on the Use of Chemical

growth Regulators on Floriculture Crops. (Ed. H.K. Tayama, R.A. Larson, P.A. Hammer, and T.J. Roll). Ohio State University. page 42.

Bridgen, M.P., J.J. King, C. Pedersen, M.A. Smith, and P.J. Winski. 1991. Micropropagation of
Alstroemeria hybrids. The IPPS Proceedings Vol. 41:380-384.

Bridgen, M.P. 1991. Alstroemeria - A promising pot plant. In: Ball Red Book, 15th ed. (Vic Balled.)
Geo. J. Ball Publishing Co., W. Chicago, Ill. pp. 316-318.

Bridgen, M.P. and J. Bartok. 1990. Evaluation of a growing medium cooling system and itseffects on the
flowering of Alstroemeria. HortScience 25(12):1592-1594.

King, J.J. and M.P. Bridgen. 1990. Environmental and genotypic regulation of Alstroemeriaseed germination.
HortScience 25(12):1607-1609.

Bridgen, M.P., R. Craig, and R. Langhans. 1990. Biotechnological breeding of Alstroemeria. Proc.
International Symposium on Bulbous and Cormous Plants. Herbertia 45 (1,2):93-96.

Brand, A.J. and M.P. Bridgen. 1989. 'UConn White' a white-flowered Torenia fournieri.
HortScience 24(4):714-715.

Bridgen, M.P. 1989. Plant tissue culture for middle school and high school students. Manualprepared for
the CT Vo-Ag teachers.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.E. Veilleux. 1988. A comparison of in vitro flowers to in vivo flowers of haploid
and diploid Nicotiana tabacum L. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture 13:3-13.

Bridgen, M.P. and F. Meyer. 1988. Breeding techniques for Alstroemeria. In: Proc. of the Sixth
Congress on Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture.

Bridgen, M.P. and J.W. Bartok. 1987. Designing a plant micropropagation laboratory. Int. Plt.
Prop. Combined Proceedings. Vol. 37:462-467.

Brand, A. and M.P. Bridgen. 1985. Evaluation of a Home Tissue Culture Medium. International
Plant Propagator's Combined Proceedings. 35:616-622.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.E. Veilleux. 1985. Studies of de novo flower and in vitro flower of
Nicotiana. J. of Amer. Society Hort. Sci. 110:233-236.

Bridgen, M.P. 1984. Studies of in vitro flowering and de novo flowers of Nicotiana tabacum.
Dissertation, VPI.

Bridgen, M.P. and G.L. Staby. 1983. Protocols of low pressure storage for plant tissue cultures.
In: Handbook of Plant Cell Culture, Volume I. (D.A. Evans, W.R. Sharp, P.V. Ammirato and Y. Yamada, eds.) MacMillan Publishing Co., Inc., N.Y. pp. 816-825.

Staby, G.L., M.P. Bridgen, B.A. Eisenberg, M.S. Cunningham, J.W.Kelly, P.S. Konjoian and C.L.
Holstead. 1982. Hypobaric storage of floral crops. In: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers Transactions. Vol. 88.

Bridgen, M.P. and G.L. Staby. 1981. Low pressure and low oxygen storage of plant tissue cultures.
Plant Science Letters 22:177-186.

Staby, G.L., B.A. Eisenberg, J.W. Kelly, M.P. Bridgen and M.S. Cunningham. 1980. Leaf petiole
epinasty in poinsettias. HortScience 15:635-636.

Bridgen, M.P. and G.L. Staby. 1981. Low pressure and low oxygen storage of plant tissue cultures.
Plant Science Letters 22:177-186.

Staby, G.L., B.A. Eisenberg, J.W. Kelly, M.P. Bridgen and M.S.Cunningham. 1980. Leaf petiole
epinasty in poinsettias. HortScience 15:635-636.
 

NONREFEREED PUBLICATIONS

Bridgen, Mark. 1999. Floriculture ?Think Tank? Meets. Ohio Florists? Associaton Bulletin.
837:2-3.

Bridgen, M.P. 1999. National Floriculture Forum a Big Success - Part II. ASHS Newsletter 15(6): June
(accepted and in press).

Bridgen, M.P. 1999. National Floriculture Forum a Big Success. ASHS Newsletter 15(5): 5. May

Bridgen, M.P. 1998. New Plants Roundup. American Nurseryman Dec. 15, 1998 issue, pg 15.

McAvoy, R., M. Bridgen, and E. Olate. 1998. New Guinea Impatiens Garden Performance - 1998. CT Greenhouse Newsletter 207 (Nov.-Dec.): 9-12.

McAvoy, R., M. Bridgen, and E. Olate. 1998. Geranium Garden Performance - 1998. CT Greenhouse Newsletter 207 (Nov.-Dec.): 13-17.

Bridgen, M.P. 1998. Plant Morphology VI - Underground Storage Structures. CT Horticulture Society Newsletter 41(7):7.

Bridgen, M.P. 1998. Plant Morphology V - Fruit Morphology. CT Horticulture Society Newsletter 41(6):3.

Bridgen, M.P. 1998. Plant Morphology IV - Flower Morphology. CT Horticulture Society Newsletter
41(5):4.

Bridgen, M.P. 1998. Plant Morphology III - Leaf Bases, Margins, and Apices. CT Horticulture Society Newsletter 41(4):3.

Bridgen, M.P. 1998. Plant Morphology II - Leaf Arrangement and Venation. CT Horticulture Society Newsletter 41(3):5.

McAvoy, R. and M.P. Bridgen. 1998. Results of the 1997 Geranium trials: Garden Performance. CT Greenhouse Newsletter 202:7-10.

Bridgen, M.P. 1997. Alstroemeria. IN: Tips on Growing Specialty Potted Crops. M.L. Gaston, S.A.
Carver, C.A. Irwin, and R.A. Larson, Eds. Ohio Florists? Association. Columbus, OH. Pp. 13-16.

Bridgen, M.P. 1997. Plant Morphology I - Leaves. CT Horticulture Society Newsletter. 41(2):3.

Bridgen, M.P. 1997. Container Gardening. Hort Impact 97(6):6-7.

Bridgen, M.P. 1996. Perennials for display gardens. Hort Impact 96(6):5.

Bridgen, M.P. 1996. (ed.) Souvenir booklet of the 50th Anniversary Horticulture Show.

Bridgen, M.P. 1996. From start to finish: snapdragons. Greenhouse Grower. April. p. 96.

Bridgen, M. P. 1995. Plant biotechnology: an economic approach to the introduction of new plants.
Hartford Courant Supplement.

Bridgen, M.P. 1995. Traditional breeding and biotechnology: A great combination to introducenew
Alstroemeria plants. CT Horticulture Society Newsletter. Part I in the July/August issue; Part II in the September issue.

Bridgen, M.P. 1995. Longer-lasting cut flowers. Hort Impact. July issue, p. 3.

Bridgen, M.P. 1995 Summer trial garden results at UConn. CT Greenhouse Newsletter. 189:1-3.

Bridgen, M.P. 1994. Culture notes - Alstroemeria. GrowerTalks, November.

Lu, C. And M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Protecting field-grown Alstroemeria overwinter. Greenhouse
Grower, November.

Bridgen, M.P. 1993. Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue' is the 1993 perennial plant of the year. Yankee
Nursery Quarterly 3(2): 14-15. March press release.

Bridgen, M.P. 1993. Field-grown herbaceous perennials provide alternative to major crops.

Greenhouse Manager, November issue, pp. 76-79.

Bridgen, M.P. 1993. Cut flower production of field-grown herbaceous perennials at UConn. CT

Greenhouse Newsletter 175:11-15.

Bridgen, M.P. and C. Cramer. 1993. Mussaenda - a novel potted plant. Greenhouse Manager.
October. pp. 78-81.

Bridgen, M.P. 1992. Late season cut flowers for the field and greenhouse. Grower Talks, May.
pp. 39-45.

Bridgen, M.P. 1992. Floriade 1992 opens April 10. Press Release. April.

Bridgen, M.P. 1991. Late season field-grown cut flowers. Connecticut Greenhouse Newsletter
#162:1-4.

Bridgen, M.P. 1991. Try something new in your garden this year: the Inca Lily. Press release, 2/91.

Bridgen, M.P. 1990. Herbaceous ornamental perennials for the display garden. Ct Greenhouse
Newsletter. 157:8-11.

Bridgen, M.P. 1990. Growing herbaceous perennials for cut flowers. Ct Greenhouse Newsletter.
155:11-14.

Bridgen, M.P. 1990. The Nasturtium. April 1, 1990. Press release.

Bridgen, M.P. and J.J. King. 1990. Growing Alstroemeria as a bedding plant. Greenhouse Grower.

Bridgen, M.P. 1990. Bright, innovative varieties make international floral market debut - Cut
Flowers: Alstroemeria. Greenhouse Manager. March, page 48.

Bridgen, M.P. 1989. New poinsettia cultivars for 1989. Connecticut Greenhouse Newsletter 151:1.

Bridgen, M.P. 1988. Brazil has blooming potential. Greenhouse Grower. September, p. 22.

Bridgen, M.P. and M. Smith. 1988. A sneak peak at Sumagic. Greenhouse Grower. October, pp. 70-71.

Smith, M. and M.P. Bridgen. 1988. Comparisons of clay to plastic pots for the growth of Kalanchoe blossfeldeana. Connecticut Greenhouse Newsletter 146:1-3.

Brand, A.J. and M.P. Bridgen. 1988. Biotechnology develops new Torenia. Greenhouse Grower. February, pp. 72-74.

Whealy, C.A. and M.P. Bridgen. 1988. Grower Expo recipe for potted plant success - Alstroemeria. Grower Talks.
June, p. 63.

Bridgen, M.P. 1987. An update on potted Alstroemeria production. Connecticut Greenhouse
Newsletter 141:1.

Bridgen, M.P. 1987. Scheduling Alstroemeria as a 6-inch pot crop. Connecticut Greenhouse

Newsletter 137:8-10.

Bridgen, M.P. 1987. Culture notes on Alstroemeria. Grower Talks. January, p. 18.

Bridgen, M.P. 1987. Floriculture in the northeast. Press release. 2 pp.

Bridgen, M.P. 1987. A potentially profitable pot plant. Greenhouse Manager. May, published
interview.

Bridgen, M.P. 1986. Alstroemeria has pot crop potential. Greenhouse Grower. November, p. 22.

Bridgen, M.P. 1986. Do-it-yourself cloning. Greenhouse Grower. May, pp. 43-47.

Bridgen, M.P. and C. Soriano. 1986. A comparison of two growing media for Alstroemeria.
Connecticut Greenhouse Newsletter 132:5-6.

Bridgen, M.P. 1986. Good for you, bad for your crops. Greenhouse Grower. January, pp. 58-60.

Bridgen, M.P. 1985. Chlorine toxicity of greenhouse crops. Connecticut Greenhouse Newsletter 129:7-10.

Bridgen, M.P. 1985. Gases in the greenhouse. SAF-Business News for the Floral Industry
2(2):30-31, 40-41.

Bridgen, M.P. 1985. Examine holiday plants for health before buying. Press release. 2 pp. Hartford Courant, 11/13/85.

Bridgen, M.P. 1984. Be aware of the gases in your greenhouse. Connecticut Greenhouse Newsletter 123:1-3.

Bridgen, M.P. 1984. Identification of houseplant problems. The Virginia Gardener 3:2-3.

Bridgen, M.P., R. Veilleux, and D. Relf. 1983. Plant tissue culture for the homeowner. Virginia
Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin 426-385.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.E. Veilleux. 1983. Plant tissue culture techniques for the home. The Virginia Gardener 2(1):2.

Bridgen, M.P., P. Konjoian and H. Tayama. 1983. Schizanthus, Nemesia, and Dianthus species
grown as four-inch flowering potted plants. Ohio Florist's Association Bulletin 635:5-7.

Bridgen, M.P. and T.D. Sydnor. 1982. Tips for spraying rights-of ways with herbicides. Amer. Nur. November 1, 1982, pages 104-107.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.D. Lineberger. 1981. Ohio landscapers examine maintenance. Amer. Nur.
153(6):10,31.

Staby, G.L., B.A. Eisenberg, J.W. Kelly, M.P. Bridgen, and M.S. Cunningham. 1981. The role of ethylene in poinsettia petiole epinasty. June 18, Flor. Rev. pages 14, 44-46.
 

RECENT FUNDING

Bridgen, M.P. 1998-99. Research and economic development initiatives for plant

Biotechnology in Connecticut. Charles Goodyear Research & Development Program. DED - CT Innovations Inc. $121,369.

Bridgen, M.P. 1998. Research initiative for breeding Chilean geophytes. UCRF,

Small Faculty Research Grant. October, 1998. $1,000.

Bridgen, M.P. 1998-99. Capitol equipment funds from CII Critical Technologies funds
through the UConn Biotechnology Center. $13,388

Bridgen, M.P. May 1999. Studies with Field-grown Perennial Cut Flowers. CT Master Gardener Association Grant. $1,000

Bridgen, M.P. Spring, 1999. Effect of harvesting technique and genotype on cut flower production of Alstroemeria. New England Greenhouse Conference Research Grant. $2,000

Bridgen, M.P. 1997. New plant development and plant exploration in Chile. UCRF, Small Faculty Research Grant. September 4, 1997. $1,000.

Bridgen, M.P. 1997-98. Research and economic development initiatives for plant biotechnology. CII Critical Technologies funds through the UConn Biotechnology Center. 3/96-12/97. $50,000.

Bridgen, M.P. 1996-98. Genetic selection and improvement of floriculture crops through plant tissue culture. Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station.  1996-1998. $12,805/year.

Bridgen, M.P. 1994-96. Plant biotechnology: An economic approach to the introduction of new plants. Goodyear Grant from the CT Yankee Ingenuity Initiative. $160,000

Bridgen, M.P. 1994-96. Multicultural scholars program scholarship for Ms. Paula Moreck. UConn Graduate School. 9/94-12/96. $30,763.
 

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Bridgen, M.P. 2000. Plant Embryo Culture Techniques and Applications. HortScience (accepted).

Olate, E., D. Ly, G. Elliott and M.P. Bridgen. 2000. Influence of timing of propagation and cold storage on the growth and development of Alstroemeria pot plants. HortScience (accepted).

Olate, E., D.and M.P. Bridgen. 2000. Effect of harvesting technique and genotype on cut flower production of Alstroemeria. HortScience (accepted).

Chiari, A. And M.P. Bridgen. 1997. Effect of meristem position and medium on in vitro meristem
culture of Alstroemeria. HortScience 32 (3):461.

Lu, C. And M.P. Bridgen. 1995. Cytological evidence for the sterility of an interspecificAlstroemeria
hybrid. HortScience.

Bridgen, M.P. and C. Lu. 1994. In vitro breeding and micropropagation procedures for Alstroemeria.
Proc. VIII International Congress on Plant Tissue and Cell Culture.

Cramer, C. And M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Growth regulator effects on height control of potted Mussaenda
'Queen Sirikit.' HortScience 29(5):430.

Lu, C. and M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Fertility restoration of an interspecific Alstroemeria hybrid by genetic
manipulations in vitro. HortScience 29(5):434.

Lu, C., Y. Ruan, and M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Micropropagation procedures for Leontochir ovallei.
HortScience 29(5):559.

Bridgen, M.P. 1994. Developing an educational poster. Presented at the International Plant
Propagators' Association. Vol. 44.

Bridgen, M.P. and C. Lu. 1994. In vitro breeding and micropropagation procedures for Alstroemeria.
VIII International Congress of Plant Tissue and Cell Culture. IAPTC.

Cramer, C.S. and M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Growth regulator effects on height control of potted Mussaenda
'Queen Sirikit'. HortScience 29(5):430.

Cramer, C.S. and M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Somatic embryogenesis of Mussaenda 'Queen Sirikit'.  HortScience.

Lu, C. and M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Fertility restoration of an interspecific Alstroemeria hybrid by genetic
manipulation in vitro. HortScience 29(5):434.

Lu, C., Y. Ruan and M.P. Bridgen. 1994. Micropropagation procedures for Leontochir ovallei.  HortScience 29(5):559.

Bridgen, M.P. and M. Spencer-Barreto. 1993. A laboratory exercise to demonstrate direct and indirect
shoot organogenesis from leaves of Torenia fournieri. HortScience 28(5):467-468.

Lu, C. and M.P. Bridgen. 1993. Karyotypic analyses in Alstroemeriapelegrina L. HortScience 28(5):551.

Cramer, C. and M.P. Bridgen. 1993. In vitro shoot proliferation of Mussaenda 'Dona Luz'. HortScience 28(5):447.

Elliott, G.C., L.L. Madson, and M.P. Bridgen. 1993. Phosphorus fertilization of Alstroemeria for cut flowers.
HortScience 28(5):550.

Lu, C. and M.P. Bridgen. 1993. Effects of overwintering covers on Alstroemeria survival.  HortScience 28(4):258.

Cramer, C. and M.P. Bridgen, 1993. Effect of daminozide, ancymidol and paclobutrazol on height control
of potted Mussaenda. HortScience 28(4):257.

Bridgen, M.P., G.C. Elliott, and M.A. Smith 1992. Invitro nutritional studies to develop an optimum growing
medium for Alstroemeria. World Tissue Culture Conference Abstracts, Washington, D.C.

Smith, M.A. and M.P. Bridgen. 1991. Calcium and nitrogen nutrition of Alstroemeria. HortScience 26(6):764.

Smith, M.A., M.P. Bridgen, and G. Elliott. 1991. Invivo phosphorus nutrition of Alstroemeria. HortScience 26(6):714.

Hadi, M. and M.P. Bridgen. 1990. Screening of somaclonal variants in vitro to produce insect resistant plants.
HortSci 25(9):112.

Smith, M.A. and M.P. Bridgen. 1990. In vitro nutrition of Alstroemeria. HortSci 25(9):100

Bridgen, M.P. and P.J. Winski. 1989. Influence of environmental factors on stage II proliferation of Alstroemeria.
ASHS 1989 Annu. Mtg., Tulsa, Okla., Prog. & Abstr. p.139.

Hadi, M. and M.P. Bridgen. 1989. In vitro procedures to develop insect resistant plants. ASHS 1989 Annu.
Mtg., Tulsa, Okla., Prog. & Abstr. p. 101.

Smith, M. and M.P. Bridgen. 1989. Effect of calcium and iron on the in vitro growth of Alstroemeria.  ASHS 1989
Annu. Mtg., Tulsa, Okla., Prog. & Abstr. p.94.

Winski, P. and M.P. Bridgen. 1988. Embryo rescue of Alstroemeria. HortScience 23(3):758.

Bridgen, M.P. and J.S. Koths. 1988. Evaluation of growing media on greenhouse rose production.  HortScience 23(3):746.

Brand, A.J. and M.P. Bridgen. 1987. Gamma radiation induced somaclonal variation in Torenia fournieri.
HortScience 22(5):1148.

Brand, A.J. and M.P. Bridgen. 1987. Indirect organogenesis of Torenia fournieri. HortScience 22(5):1069.

Bridgen, M.P., B. Bible, and M. Morgan. 1987. Response of Alstroemeria to rates and sources of nitrogen.
HortScience 22(5):1041.

King, J.J. and M.P. Bridgen. 1987. In vitro induction of axillary and adventitious shoots in Alstroemeria.
HortScience 22(5):1149.

King, J.J. and M.P. Bridgen. 1987. Evaluation of physical, chemical, and environmental treatments for increased
seed germination in Alstroemeria. HortScience 22(5):1067.

Bridgen, M.P. 1986. Somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis of Alstroemeria spp. HortScience 21(3).
 

Bridgen, M.P. and R.E. Veilleux. 1985. Genotypic and photoperiodic regulation of de novo flower bud
production on this cell layers of Nicotiana tabacum L. In Vitro 21(3):23.

Bridgen, M.P. 1985. Evaluation of Streptocarpus x hybridus as a cut flower crop. HortScience 20(3):536.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.E. Veilleux. 1985. A comparison of the embryogenic capacity of pollen and subsequent
embryos from anthers of de novo and invivo flowers from diploid and haploid plants of Nicotianatabacum L. 'Samsun'. HortScience 20:190.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.E. Veilleux. 1983. A comparison and evaluation of anther cultures taken from whole plants
and from de novo flower buds. In Vitro: 19(3):248.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.E. Veilleux. 1983. Intraspecific inheritance of flower initiation in thin cell layers of
Nicotiana tabacum. HortScience 18(4):611.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.D. Lineberger. 1981. The effect of hormones on the ethylene production rate of
Nicotiana tabacum 'KY 10' callus invitro. HortScience 16(3):77.

Bridgen, M.P. and R.D. Lineberger. 1981. A systems for measuring ethylene production rates in vitro.
HortScience 16(3):89.

Bridgen, M.P., P. Konjoian and H. Tayama. 1981. Nemesia, Schizanthus, and Dianthus species grown as
flowering potted plants. HortScience 11(3):80.

Bridgen, M.P. and G.L. Staby. 1979. Low pressure and controlled atmosphere storage of tissue cultured
Nicotiana tabacum 'Wisconsin 38'. HortScience 14(3):47.

Staby, G.L., M.S. Cunningham, B.A. Eisenberg, M.P. Bridgen and J.W. Kelly. 1979. Low pressure and
controlled atmosphere storage of carnations and roses. HortScience 14(3):46.

Bridgen, M.P., G.L. Staby and W.R. Sharp. 1978. Effects of low pressure storage on the preservationof
tissue cultured Chrysanthemum x morifolium. Presented at the Fourth International Congress of Plant Tissue and
Cell Culture.  Calgary, Canada. August 20-25, 1978.

Bridgen, M.P. 1976. Water absorption and transpiration rate differences in cut rose flowers.  HortScience 11(3):19.