L. Camille Jones
Gerald Hendricks
Research Manager (retired)
Education
  • B.S., Economics, University of Delaware, 1973
  • B.S., Plant Science, University of Delaware, 1976
  • OSHA HazMat Certificate, 1998
Areas of Responsibility
  • Environmental Soil Chemistry Laboratory Manager
  • PLSC Chemical Hygiene Officer
  • PLSC Safety Committee Chair
  • Professional Advisory Council
    • President
    • District 5 representative
    • Grievance Advisory Board
    • former Senate Faculty Observer
  • Webmaster
    • Environmental Soil Chemistry
    • Delaware Environmental Institute
    • Christina River Basin Critical Zone Observatory
    • PLSC Safety Committee
  • UD Stainability Task Force
    • Green Liaison Working Group
  • CANR Recycling Committee
  • CANR Green Liaison
Publications

Salingar, Y., D.L. Sparks, M. Ghodrati, and G.J. Hendricks. 1994. Kinetics of ion removal from an iron-rich industrial coproduct. I. Chloride. J. Environ. Qual. 23:1194-1200.

Parker, D.R., G.J. Hendricks, and D.L. Sparks. 1989. Potassium in Atlantic Coastal Plain soils: II. Crop responses and changes in soil K under intensive management. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 53:397-401.

Parker, D.R., D.L. Sparks, G.J. Hendricks, and M.C. Sadusky. 1989. Potassium in Atlantic Coastal Plain soils. I. Soil characterization and distribution of potassium. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 53:392-396.

Sadusky, M.C., D.L. Sparks, M.R. Noll, and G.J. Hendricks. 1987. Kinetics and mechanisms of potassium release from sandy Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain soils. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 51:1460-1465.

Hendricks, G.J. and W.H. Mitchell. 1981. Turfgrass weed control with Banvel and 2,4-D adjacent to ornamental plantings. 1981 Delaware Weed Control Results. University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

Mulrooney, R.P., and G.J. Hendricks. 1980. Fungicide evaluation for the control of dollar spot on creeping bentgrass. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests 36: 140.

Mitchell, W.H., G.J. Hendricks and B. Rappaport. 1976. The effect of different nitrogen treatments on the spectra composition of turfgrass color with Viaflo irrigation tubing. Progress Report of Field Tests, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

Mitchell, W.H. and G.J. Hendricks. 1976. Use of solid waste and related products in turfgrass production. Progress Report of Field Tests, University of Delaware, Newark, DE.

Presentations [ + ]

Hendricks, G.J., Z.Z. Zhang, and D.L. Sparks. 1990. On the electric properties of the oxide-water interface. Soil Science Society of America Meeting, San Antonio, TX., Oct. 21-26.

Hendricks, G.J. and D.L. Sparks. 1988. Role of organic matter in boron availability. Soil Science Society of America Meeting, Anaheim, CA.., Nov. 27-Dec 2.

Hendricks, G.J. and D.L. Sparks. 1986. The remarkable behavior of potassium in Atlantic coastal plain soils. Northeastern Branch - American Society of Agronomy Meeting, Newark, DE, July 20-23.

Sparks, D.L. and G.J. Hendricks. 1986. Efficiency of broadcasting vs. banded potassium applications in an intensive managed corn system on Delaware soils. Agricultural Resources Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE, Aug 9.

Sparks, D.L. and G.J. Hendricks. 1986. Effect of residual and applied potassium o leaching and corn yields in Delaware soils in an intensive management system. Agricultural Resources Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE, Aug 9.

Hendricks, G.J., D.L. Sparks, and D.R. Parker.  1985.  Effect of timing of potassium applications on leaching and corn yields in Delaware soils in an intensive management system. American Society of Agronomy Meeting, Chicago, IL., Dec. 1-6.

Sparks, D.L., and G.J. Hendricks. 1985. Efficiency of broadcast vs. banded potassium applications in an intensively managed corn system on Delaware soils. Farm & Home Field Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE., Aug. 15.

Sparks, D.L., and G.J. Hendricks. 1985. Effect of residual and applied potassium on leaching and corn yields in Delaware soils in an intensive management system. Farm & Home Field Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE., Aug. 15.

Mitchell, W.H., and G.J. Hendricks. 1983. Chemical renovation of lawns. Delaware Weed Field Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE., June 22.

Hendricks, G.J., W.H. Mitchell, and D.H. Williamson. 1983. Turfgrass weed control adjacent to ornamental shrubs. 36th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, Grossinger, NY, Jan 4-6.

Mitchell, W.H., G.J. Hendricks and B. Uniatowski. 1983. Turfgrass weed control. Delaware Weed Field Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE., June 22.

Mitchell, W.H., G.J. Hendricks and B. Uniatowski. 1983. A demonstration of Eptam as a growth retardant for turfgrasses. Delaware Weed Field Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE., June 22.

Mitchell, W.H., and G.J. Hendricks. 1983. Postemergence crabgrass and broadleaf weed control in Kentucky bluegrass and red fescue turf. Delaware Weed Field Day, University of Delaware Substation, Georgetown, DE., June 22.

Hendricks, G.J. 1982. Weed control in and around woody plants. Delaware Turfgrass Conference, Wilmington, DE., Dec. 3.

Hendricks, G.J., and W.H. Mitchell. 1982. Evaluation of Kentucky bluegrass varieties. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 4.

Mitchell, W.H., and G.J. Hendricks. 1979. Leaching and plant absorption of heavy metals associated with the use of sewage sludge. Agricultural Progress Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 1.

Mulrooney, R.P., and G.J. Hendricks. 1979. Turfgrass disease control on Kentucky bluegrass. Agricultural Progress Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 1.

Mulrooney, R. P. and G.J. Hendricks. 1978. Evaluation of fungicides for dollar spot control. Delaware Turfgrass Conference, Wilmington, DE., Dec. 4.

Mitchell, W.H., G.J. Hendricks and B. Rappaport. 1978. Subsurface irrigation of turfgrass areas. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 4.

Mitchell, W.H., and G.J. Hendricks. 1978. Effect of nitrogen sources and N-serve on leaching of nitrogen. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 4.

Mitchell, W.H., and G.J. Hendricks. 1978. Evaluation of turfgrasses for home lawns. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 4.

Mitchell, W.H., and G.J. Hendricks. 1978. Sod production using sewage sludge solid waste products and plastic netting. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 4.

Mitchell, W.H., G.J. Hendricks and B. Uniatowski. 1977. Sod production using solid waste products and plastic netting. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 5.

Mitchell, W.H., and G.J. Hendricks. 1977. Use of solid waste and plastic netting for the production of cultivated sod. Northeastern Branch American Society of Agronomy Meeting, Burlington, VT, June 26-29.

Hendricks, G.J. 1977. Certified sod production using solid waste. Delaware Crop Improvement Association, Inc., Dover, DE., Feb. 24.

Mitchell, W.H. and G.J. Hendricks. 1976. Effect of nitrogen and N-serve on leaching of nitrogen. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 6.

Mitchell, W.H., G.J. Hendricks and B. Uniatowski. 1976. Sod production using solid waste products and plastic netting. Farm Field Day, University of Delaware Farm, Newark, DE., Aug. 6.

Awards

  • May 2007 UD Excellence in Service Award
  • October 2006 Chair, Safety Committee of the Month
  • August 2004 Chair, Safety Committee of the Year
  • December 2000 Member, Safety Committee of the Month
  • August 2000 Chair, Safety Committee of the Year (3rd place)
  • March 2000 Chair, Safety Committee of the Month
  • December 1998 Chair, Safety Committee of the Month

 

Contact Information:

Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Delaware
221 Academy St. Rm 462
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302 831-1393
e-mail: hendrick@udel.edu