Projects

ENHANCING DISPERSION OF LOW VAPOR PRESSURE FUMIGANTS IN SOIL & REDUCING EMISSIONS TO THE ATMOSPHERE FOR IMPROVED EFFICACY & ENV. PROTECTION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 413123

IMPACTS OF RISING ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE AND TEMPERATURE ON CROP GROWTH, REPRODUCTIVE PROCESSES, YIELD, AND SEED QUALITY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409167

INCREASING EFFICACY OF LOW-VAPOR-PRESSURE ALTERNATIVE FUMIGANTS BY ENHANCED DISPERSION WHILE DECREASING EMISSIONS TO THE ATMOSPHERE Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411808

Publications

Enhancement in leaf photosynthesis and upregulation of rubisco in the C4 sorghum plant at elevated growth carbon dioxide and temperature occur at early stages of leaf ontogeny. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prasad, V., Vu, J.C., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H. 2009. Enhancement in leaf photosynthesis and up-regulation of Rubisco in the C4 sorghum plant at elevated growth carbon dioxide and temperature occur at early stages of leaf ontogeny. Functional Plant Biology. 36: 761-769.

Photosynthesis and growth of maize and sorghum under double-ambient CO2 and soil water deficit - (Abstract) - (01-Jun-09)

ALTERNATIVES TO METHYL BROMIDE STUDIES IN GAINESVILLE 2001-2008: SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS REDUCTION STUDIES OF PRE-PLANT SOIL - (Abstract) - (12-Mar-09)

Stem juice production of the C4 sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum)is enhanced by growth at double-ambient CO2 and high temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vu, J.C., Allen Jr, L.H. 2009. Stem juice production of the C4 sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) is enhanced by growth at double-ambient CO2 and high temperature. Journal of Plant Physiology. 166:1141-1151.

Carbon balance of sugarcane agriculture on histosols of the everglades agricultural area: review, analysis, and global energy perspectives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen Jr, L.H. 2009. Carbon balance of sugarcane agriculture on histosols of the everglades agricultural area: review, analysis, and global energy perspectives. Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida Proceedings. 66:7-14

Nematode, Fungi, and Weed Control using Telone C35 and Colored Plastic Mulches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, J.E., Ou, L., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2009. Nematode, Fungi, and Weed Control using Telone C35 and Colored Plastic Mulches. Crop Protection. 28(4):338-342.

Seed composition, seedling emergence and early seeding vigour of red kidney bean seed produced at elevated temperature and Carbon dioxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, J.M., Prasad, P.V., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H. 2009. Seed composition, seedling emergence and early seeding vigour of red kidney bean seed produced at elevated temperature and Carbon dioxide. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science. 195:148-156.

Carbon dioxide and high temperature effects on growth of young orange trees in a humid, subtropical environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C. 2009. Carbon dioxide and high temperature effects on growth of young orange trees in a humid, subtropical environment. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 149:820-830.

Growth at elevated CO2 delays the adverse effects of drought stress on leaf photosynthesis of the C4 sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vu, J.C., Allen Jr, L.H. 2009. Growth at elevated CO2 delays the adverse effects of drought stress on leaf photosynthesis of the C4 sugarcane. Journal of Plant Physiology. 166:107-116.

Comparison of surface emissions and subsurface distribution of cis- and trans-1,3-dichloropropene and chloropicrin in sandy field beds covered with four different plastic films - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ou, L., Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2008. Comparison of surface emissions and subsurface distribution of cis- and trans-1,3-dichloropropene and chloropicrin in sandy field beds covered with four different plastic films. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 43:376-381.

Effects of reduced rates of Telone C35 and methyl bromide in conjunction with virtually impermeable film on weeds and root-knot nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hamill, J.E., Thomas, J.E., Ou, L.T., Allen, L., Burelle, N.K., Dickson, D.W. 2008. Effects of reduced rates of Telone C35 and methyl bromide in conjunction with virtually impermeable film on weeds and root-knot nematodes. Nematropica. 37:37-46.

Effects of season-long high temperature growth conditions on sugar-to-starch metabolism in developing microspores of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L., Moench) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jain, M., Prasad, P., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H., Chourey, P.S. 2007. Effects of season-long high temperature growth conditions on sugar-to-starch metabolism in developing microspores of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L., Moench). Planta. 227:67-79.

Influence of Growth Temperature on the Amounts of Tocopherols, Tocotrienols, and y-Oryzanol in Brown Rice. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Britz, S.J., Prasad, P., Moreau, R.A., Allen Jr, L.H., Kremer, D.F., Boote, K.J. 2007. Influence of growth temperature on the amounts of tocopherols, tocotrienols, and y-oryzanol in brown rice. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:7559-7565.

Free-air CO2 enrichment (face): model analysis of gaseous dispersion arrays for studying rising atmospheric CO2 effects on vegetation - (Abstract) - (05-Jun-07)

Determining aerodynamic conductance of spar chambers from energy balance measurements - (Abstract) - (05-Jun-07)

Evapotranspiration: A measurement system and remote-sensing method for regional estimates - (Abstract) - (05-Jun-07)

Leaf photosynthesis and Rubisco activity and kinetics of soybean, peanut, and rice grown under elevated atmospheric CO2, supraoptimal air temperature, and soil water deficit. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vu, J.C., Allen Jr, L.H., Widodo, W. 2007. Leaf photosynthesis and Rubisco activity and kinetics of soybean, peanut, and rice grown under elevated atmospheric CO2, supraoptimal air temperature, and soil water deficit.Current Topics in Plant Biology. 7:27-41.

Enhancement of subsurface distribution and reduction of surface emissions of the fumigants 1,3-dichloropropene, chloropicrin, and methyl isothiocyanate in field sandy soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ou, L., Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2007. Enhancement of subsurface distribution and reduction of surface emissions of the fumigants 1,3-dichloropropene, chloropicrin, and methyl isothiocyanate in field sandy soil, pp. 347-356. IN: A.A.M. Del Re, E. Capri,G. Fragoulis, and M. Trevisan (eds.) Environmental Fate and Ecological Effects of Pesticides, XIII International Symposium in Pesticide Chemistry. 1015 pp. La Goliardica Pavese, Pavia, Italy

Effects of injestion systems and plastic mulches on distribution and emissions of cis-and trans-1,3-dichloropropene and chloropicrin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ou, L., Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2007. Effects of injestion systems and plastic mulches on distribution and emissions of Cis-and Trans-1,3-Dichloropropene and Chloropicrin. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 53:141-150.

Emissions and distribution of methyl bromide in field beds and applied at two rates and covered with two types of plastic mulches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ou, L., Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2007. Emissions and distribution of methyl bromide in field beds and applied at two rates and covered with two types of plastic mulches. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 42:15-20.

Does CO2 enrichment of perennial forages enhance soil carbon accumulation? - (Popular Publication)

Allen Jr, L.H. 2006. Does CO2 enrichment of perennial forages enhance soil carbon accumulation? CSA News. 51(8):10

ADVERSE HIGH TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON POLLEN VIABILITY, SEED-SET, SEED YIELD AND HARVEST INDEX OF GRAIN-SORGHUM [SORGHUM BICOLOR (L.) MOENCH] ARE MORE SEVERE AT ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE due to higher tissue temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prasad, P.V.V., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H. 2006. Adverse high temperature effects on pollen viability, seed-set, seed yield and harvest index of grain-sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] are more severe at elevated carbon dioxide due to higher tissue temperatures. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 139:237-251.

Up-regulation of photosynthesis and sucrose metabolism enzymes in young expanding leaves of sugarcane under elevated growth CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vu, J.C., Allen Jr, L.H., Gesch, R.W. 2006. Up-regulation of photosynthesis and sucrose metabolism enzymes in young expanding leaves of sugarcane under elevated growth CO2. Plant Science. 171:123-131.

SOIL ORGANIC CARBON AND NITROGEN ACCUMULATION OF RHIZOMA PERENNIAL PEANUT AND BAHIAGRASS GROWN IN ELEVATED CO2 AND TEMPERATURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen Jr, L.H., Albrecht, S.L., Boote, K.J., Thomas, J.M., Newman, Y.C., Skirvin, K.W. 2006. Soil organic carbon and nitrogen accumulation in plots of rhizoma perennial peanut and bahiagrass grown in elevated carbon dioxide and temperature. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1405-1412.

EFFECTS OF APPLICATION METHODS OF METAM SODIUM AND PLASTIC COVERS ON HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF METHYL ISOTHIOCYANATE IN BEDDED FIELD PLOTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ou, L., Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2006. Effects of application methods of metam sodium and plastic covers on horizontal and vertical distributions of methyl isothiocyanate in bedded field plots. Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 51:164-173.

NITROGEN FERTILIZATION AFFECTS BAHIAGRASS RESPONSE TO ELEVATED ATMOSPHERIC CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Newman, Y.C., Sollenberger, L.E., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H., Thomas, J.M., Littell, R.C. 2006. Nitrogen fertilization affects bahiagrass response to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide. Agronomy Journal. 98:382-387.

EFFECTS OF APPLICATION METHODS AND PLASTIC COVERS ON DISTRIBUTION OF CIS- AND TRANS-1,3-DICHLOROPROPENE AND CHLOROPICRIN IN ROOT ZONE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ou, L.T., Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Mccormack, L.A., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2005. Effects of application methods and plastic covers on distribution of cis- and trans-1,3-dichloropropene and chloropicrin in root zone. Journal of Nematology. 37(4):483-488.

RICE GROWTH, YIELD AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC RESPONSES TO ELEVATED ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATION AND DROUGHT - (Abstract)

Baker, J.T., Allen Jr, L.H. 2005. Rice growth, yield and photosynthetic responses to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and drought[abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting.

Henry's law constants and mass transfer coefficients for methyl bromide and 1,3-dichloropropene applied to Florida sandy field soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, J.E., Ou, L., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W. 2006. Henry¿s law constants and mass transfer coefficients for methyl bromide and 1,3-dichloropropene applied to Florida sandy field soil. Chemosphere 62:980-988.

ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND CO2 IMPACTS ON POLLINATION, REPRODUCTIVE GROWTH, AND YIELD OF SEVERAL GLOBALLY IMPORTANT CROPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H., Prasad, P.V., Baker, J.T., Gesch, R.W., Snyder, A.M., Pan, D., Thomas, J.M. 2005. Elevated temperature and CO2 impacts on pollination, reproductive growth, and yield of several globally important crops. Journal of Agricultural Meteorology of Japan. 60:469-474.

ELEVATED GROWTH CO2 STIMULATES PHOTOSYNTHETIC ENZYMES AND SUCROSE METABOLISM IN DEVELOPING SUGARCANE LEAVES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vu, J.C.V., Allen, L.H., Jr., Gesch, R.W. 2005. Elevated growth CO2 stimulates photosynthetic enzymes and sucrose metabolism in developing sugarcane leaves. In: van der Est, A., Bruce, D., editors. Photosynthesis: Fundamental Aspects to Global Perspectives. XIIIth International Congress of Photosynthesis Proceedings. pp. 966-968.

TEMPERATURE AND CARBON DIOXIDE EFFECTS ON NUTRITIVE VALUE OF RHIZOMA PEANUT HERBAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Newman, Y.C., Sollenberger, L.E., Boote, K.J., Allen Jr, L.H., Vu, J.C., Hall, M.B. 2005. Temperature and carbon dioxide effects on nutritive value of rhizoma peanut herbage. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting.v 45, p. 316-321

REMOTELY SENSED TEMPERATURES AND EVAPOTRANSPIRATION FROM HETEOROGENEOUS GRASS AND CITRUS TREE-CANOPY SURFACES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Allen Jr, L.H., Heimburg, K.F., Bill, Jr., R.G., Bartholic, J.F., Boote, K.J. 2004. Remotely sensed temperatures and evapotranspiration from heteorogeneous grass and citrus tree-canopy surfaces. Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida Proceedings.. v. 63, p.: 1-20

ATMOSPHERIC VOLATILIZATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF (Z)- & (E)-1,3-DICHLOROPROPENE IN FIELD BEDS WITH AND WITHOUT PLASTIC COVERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Mccormack, L.A., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W., 0u, L.T. 2004. Atmospheric volatilization and distribution of (z)- & (e)-1,3-dichloropropene in field beds with and without plastic covers. Journal of Environmental Science and Health.. v. B39, p. 709-723.

PERSISTENCE, DISTRIBUTION, AND EMISSION OF TELONE C35 INJECTED INTO FLORIDA SANDY SOIL AS AFFECTED BY MOISTURE, ORGANIC MATTER, AND PLASTIC FILM COVER. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, J.E., Ou, L.T., Allen Jr, L.H., Mccormack, L.A., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W.(2004) Persistence, distribution, and emission of telone c35 injected into florida sandy soil as affected by moisture, organic matter, and plastic film cover.. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. b39:505-516

DIFFUSION AND EMISSIONS OF 1,3-DICHLOROPROPENE IN FLORIDA SANDY SOIL IN MICROPLOTS AFFECTED BY SOIL MOISTURE, ORGANIC MATTER, AND PLASTIC FILM. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, J.E., Allen Jr, L.H., Mccormack, L.A., Vu, J.C., Dickson, D.W., Ou, L.T. 2003. Diffusion and emissions of 1,3-dichloropropene in florida sandy soil in microplots affected by soil moisture, organic matter, and plastic film.Pest Management Science. 60:390-398.

RUBISCO EXPRESSION IN RICE LEAVES IS RELATED TO GENOTYPIC VARIATION OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS UNDER ELEVATED GROWTH CO2 AND TEMPERATURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

GESCH, R.W., KANG, I.-H., GALLO-MEAGHER, M., VU, J.C., BOOTE, K.J., ALLEN JR, L.H., BOWES, G. RUBISCO EXPRESSION IN RICE LEAVES IS RELATED TO GENOTYPIC VARIATION OF PHOTOSYNTHESIS UNDER ELEVATED GROWTH CO2 AND TEMPERATURE. PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT. 2003. V. 26. P. 1941-1950.

IMPACTS OF DROUGHT, HIGH TEMPERATURE AND CARBON DIOXIDE ON RICE PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES - (Abstract)

Baker, J.T., Allen Jr, L.H., Boothe, K.J. 2003. Impacts of drought, high temperature and carbon dioxide on rice physiological processes[abstract]. Integrated Biological Systems Conference.

RICE GROWTH, YIELD AND PHOTOSYNTHETIC RESPONSES TO ELEVATED ATMOSPHERIC CARBON DIOXIDE CONCENTRATION AND DROUGHT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baker, J.T., Allen Jr, L.H., 2005. Rice growth, yield and photosynthetic responses to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and drought. Journal of Crop Improvements. 13:7-30.

ELEVATED GROWTH CO2 DELAYS DROUGHT STRESS AND ACCELERATES RECOVERY OF RICE LEAF PHOTOSYNTHESIS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Widodo, W., Vu, J.C.V., Boote, K.J, Baker, J.T., Allen, L.H., 2003 Elevated growth CO2 delays drought stress and accelerates recovery of rice leaf photosynthesis. Environmental and Experimental Botany 49: 259-272

PHOTOSYNTHETIC ADJUSTMENTS IN TWO RICE ECOTYPES TO HIGH GROWTH CO2 AND TEMPERATURE - (Abstract)

GESCH, R.W., KANG, I., GALLO-MEAGHER, M., VU, J.C., BOOTE, K.J., ALLEN JR, L.H., BOWES, G. PHOTOSYNTHETIC ADJUSTMENTS IN TWO RICE ECOTYPES TO HIGH GROWTH CO2 AND TEMPERATURE. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLANT BIOLOGISTS. 2002. ABSTRACT P. 137.

EFFECTS OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND CARBON DIOXIDE ON COMPOSITION AND GENE EXPRESSION IN SOYBEAN SEED. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, J.M., Boote, K.J., Allen, Jr., L.H., Gallo-Meagher, M., Davis, J.M. 2003 Crops Science. Elevated temperature and carbon dioxide effects on soybean seed composition and transcript abundance.V.43,P. 1540-1547

EFFECTS OF ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND CARBON DIOXIDE ON SEED-SET AND YIELD OF KIDNEY BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prasad, P.V.V., Boote, K.J., Allen, L.H., Thomas, J.M.G. 2002. Effects of elevated temperature and carbon dioxide on seed-set and yield of kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Global Change Biology, v. 8, p. 710-721