Projects

NEW AND IMPROVED CULTURAL PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE SUGARCANE PRODUCTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 415124

INTEGRATED CROP, SOIL, AND WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF SUGARCANE FOR BIOENERGY FEEDSTOCK Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 423236

THREE-WAY (LSUAC, ASCL, ARS) SUGARCANE BREEDING AND VARIETY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422560

SUGARCANE BREEDING AND VARIETY DEVELOPMENT (EEAOC, ARGENTINA) Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 418346

SUGARCANE BREEDING AND VARIETY DEVELOPMENT (AUSTRALIA) Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 418359

A REGIONAL PROGRAM FOR PRODUCTION OF MULTIPLE AGRICULTURAL FEEDSTOCKS AND PROCESSING TO BIOFUELS AND BIOBASED CHEMICALS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 422492

IMPROVING SUGARCANE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY (ASCL) Trust (T)   Accession Number: 419364

EVALUATION OF NEW SOIL MICRONUTRIENT AND PLANT HORMONE FORMULATIONS FOR IMPROVED CROP YIELDS AND ENHANCED DISEASE RESISTANCE Trust (T)   Accession Number: 422355

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Integrated management of bermudagrass (Cyndon dactylon) in sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Feb-13)

Exploiting sugarcane for energy - (Trade Journal)

Gravois, K., Grisham, M.P., Viator, R.P. 2013. Exploiting sugarcane for energy. Sugar Journal. 75(8):8-12.

Green-cane harvest of sugarcane effects on biomass and energy yields and nutrient removal - (Proceedings)

White Jr, P.M., Viator, R.P., Richard, E.P., Grisham, M.P. 2012. Green-cane harvest of sugarcane effects on biomass and energy yields and nutrient removal. Proc. 2012 National Conference: Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, October 3 - 5, 2012. New Orleans, LA.

Registration of ‘Ho 02-113’ Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hale, A.L., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Tew, T.L., Pan, Y., Viator, R.P., White Jr, P.M., Veremis, J.C., White, W.H., Cobill, R., Rukavina, H., Grisham, M.P. 2012. Registration of ‘Ho 02-113’ Sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. doi:10.3198/jpr2011.11.0605crc.

Precision agricultural techniques for identifying yield limiting factors in Louisiana sugarcane - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., White, W.H. 2012. Precision agricultural techniques for identifying yield limiting factors in Louisiana sugarcane. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 32:77.

Screening for tolerance to periodic flooding for cane grown for sucrose and bioenergy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., White Jr, P.M., Hale, A.L., Waguespack, H.L., Thomassie, G. 2012. Screening for tolerance to periodic flooding for cane grown for sucrose and bioenergy. Biomass and Bioenergy. 44:56-63. Available online: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2012.04.007

Sugar and energy cane date of planting effects on cane, sucrose, and fiber yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P. 2012. Sugar and energy cane date of planting effects on cane, sucrose, and fiber yields. Biomass and Bioenergy. 40:82-85.

Impacts of tillage, banded herbicide applications, and post-harvest residue management on johnsongrass control in sugarcane - (Abstract Only)

Dalley, C.D., Richard Jr, E.P., Viator, R.P. 2012. Impacts of tillage, banded herbicide applications, and post-harvest residue manageTment on johnsongrass control in sugarcane. 2012 Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting Title and Abstracts, February 6-9, 2012, Waikoloa, Hawaii. Available online at: http://wssaabstracts.com/public/index.php?conf=9

How combine harvesting of green cane billets with different levels of trash affects production and processing. Part II: Pilot plant processing to sugar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eggleston, G., Birkett, H., Gay, J., Legendre, B., Jackson, W., Schudmak, C., Monge, A., Andrzejewski, B., Viator, R., Charlet, T. 2012. How combine harvesting of green cane billets with different levels of trash affects production and processing. Part II: Pilot plant processing to sugar. International Sugar Journal. 114(1359):169-178.

How combine harvesting of green cane billets with different levels of trash affects production and processing. Part I. Field yields and delivered cane quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eggleston, G., Birkett, H., Gay, J., Legendre, B., Jackson, W., Schudmak, C., Monge, A., Andrzejewski, B., Viator, R., Charlet, T. 2012. How combine harvesting of green cane billets with different levels of trash affects production and processing. Part I: Field yields and delivered cane quality. International Sugar Journal. 114(1358):83-90.

Effects of billet planting rate and position on sugarcane yields in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P. 2011. Effects of billet planting rate and position on sugarcane yields in Louisiana. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 31:79-90.

Breeding sugarcane for temperate and cold environments - (Abstract Only)

Hale, A.L., Viator, R.P., Tew, T.L., Veremis, J.C., Burner, D.M. 2011. Breeding sugarcane for temperate and cold environments [abstract]. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists 10th Germplasm and Breeding/7th Molecular Biology Workshop, May 15 - 20, 2011. Maceio, Brazil.

Effect of post-harvest residue and methods of residue removal on ground inhabiting arthropod predators in sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, W.H., Viator, R.P., White Jr, P.M. 2011. Effect of post-harvest residue and methods of residue removal on ground inhabiting arthropod predators in sugarcane. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 31:39-50.

Sugarcane yield response to soybean double-cropping in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White Jr, P.M., Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P. 2011. Sugarcane yield response to soybean double-cropping in Louisiana. Online. Crop Management. doi:10.1094/CM-2011-0721-01-RS.

Effects of cultivation frequency on sugarcane yields - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2011. Effects of cultivation frequency on sugarcane yields. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 31:56.

Late-season glyphosate ripener application coupled with post-harvest residue retention impacts subsequent ratoon yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Dalley, C.D., Richard Jr, E.P. 2011. Late-season glyphosate ripener application coupled with post-harvest residue retention impacts subsequent ratoon yields. International Sugar Journal. 113(1349):374-380.

Impact of tillage frequency, post-harvest residue management, and herbicide placement on bermudagrass interference in sugarcane - (Abstract Only)

Dalley, C.D., Richard Jr, E.P., Viator, R.P. 2011. Impact of tillage intensity, post-harvest residue management, and herbicide placement on bermudagrass interference in sugarcane. Proceedings Weed Science Society of America Meeting, Portland, Oregon. February 7-19, 2011. p. 305. Available: http://wssaabstracts.com/public/4/abstract-305.html.

Fiber optic yield monitor for a sugarcane chopper harvester - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, R.R., Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Larsen, J., Peters, A. 2011. Fiber optic yield monitor for a sugarcane chopper harvester. Transactions of the ASABE. 54(1):31-39.

Herbicides as stimulators regulators and ripeners - (Proceedings)

Viator, R.P., Dalley, C.D., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. Herbicides as stimulators, regulators, and ripeners. Brazilian Symposium of Ecophysiology, Maturation, and Ripeners of Sugarcane Proceedings. 1:89-92.

Sugarcane yield responses of four cultivars to three planting dates in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White Jr, P.M., Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. Sugarcane yield responses of four cultivars to three planting dates in Louisiana. J. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 30:115-132.

Sustainability of low starch concentrations in sugarcane through short-term optimized amylase and long-term breeding strategies - (Book / Chapter)

Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C., Edme, S., Hale, A., Viator, R., Eggleston, G. 2010. Sustainability of low starch concentrations in sugarcane through short-term optimized amylase and long-term breeding strategies. In: Eggleston, G., editor. Sustainability of the Sugar and Sugar-Ethanol Industries, ACS Symposium Series 1058. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 229-250.

Seasonal variations on sugarcane trash quantity and quality that directly concern factory processors and refiners - (Research Notes)

Eggleston, G., Viator, R., Gateuil, A., Jackson, W., Waguespack, Jr., H., White, P., Blackwelder, N. 2010. Seasonal variations on sugarcane trash quantity and quality that directly concern factory processors and refiners. Sugar Bulletin. 88(12):22-27.

Sustainable production of energycane for bio-energy in the Southeastern US - (Book / Chapter)

Viator, R.P., White Jr, P.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2011. Sustainable production of energycane for bio-energy in the Southeastern U.S. American Chemical Society Book Series, Sustainability of Sugarcane for Sugar and Bioenergy. 1058:147-161.

Effects of cultivation frequency on sugarcane yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. Effects of cultivation frequency on sugarcane yields. Sugar Cane International. 28(6):259-265.

Seasonal Variations on Sugarcane Trash Quantity and Quality that Directly Concern Refiners - (Abstract Only) - (12-Jul-10)

Seasonal variations on sugarcane trash quantity and quality that directly concern refiners - (Proceedings)

Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Gateuil, A., Jackson, W., Waguespack, Jr., H., White Jr, P.M., Blackwelder, N. 2010. Seasonal variations on sugarcane trash quantity and quality that directly concern refiners. Sugar Industry Technologists Meeting, May 15-19, 2010, Savannah, Georgia. LXIX, No. 993. p. 218-239.

Precision agriculture research in the Louisiana sugarcane industry: Where are we now? - (Trade Journal)

Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Price, R.R., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. Precision agriculture research in the Louisiana sugarcane industry: Where are we now?. Sugar Journal. 73:34-36.

Potential losses of macro and micronutrients by removal of sugarcane post-harvest crop residue - (Abstract Only)

White Jr, P.M., Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P., Eggleston, G. 2010. Potential losses of macro and micronutrients by removal of sugarcane post-harvest crop residue [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts, Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meeting, October 31 - November 4, 2010, Long Beach, California. 2010 CDROM.

Changes in Juice Quality and Sugarcane Yield with Recurrent Selection for Sucrose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lingle, S.E., Johnson, R.M., Tew, T.L., Viator, R.P. 2010. Changes in Juice Quality and Sugarcane Yield with Recurrent Selection for Sucrose. Field Crops Research. 118:152-157.

The after-harvest burning question? - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. The after-harvest burning question? Sugar Journal.72(9):22,26.

Sugarcane residue decomposition by white and brown rot microorganisms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lyn, M.E., Boopathy, R., Boykin, D.L., Weaver, M.A., Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M. 2010. Sugarcane residue decomposition by white and brown rot microorganisms. Sugar Cane International. 28(3):127-131.

Early harvest affects sugarcane ratooning ability in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Dalley, C.D., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. Early harvest affects ratooning ability in Louisiana. Sugar Cane International. 28(3):123-127.

Mechanical planter update: 2007 Bayou Teche test plant cane results - (Trade Journal)

Waguespack, H., Jackson, W., Blackwelder, N., Viator, R.P., Salassi, M. 2009. Mechanical planter update: 2007 Bayou Teche test plant cane results. Sugar Bulletin. 87(10):33-35.

Recurrrent Selection for Sucrose Content has Altered Growth and Sugar Accumulation in Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lingle, S.E., Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Tew, T.L., Boykin, D.L. 2009. Recurrrent Selection for Sucrose Content has Altered Growth and Sugar Accumulation in Sugarcane. Field Crops Research. 113(3):306-311.

Potential effect of sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on yield of leading sugarcane cultivars in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

Grisham, M.P., Eggleston, G., Hoy, J.W., Viator, R.P. 2009. Potential effect of sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on yield of leading sugarcane cultivars in Louisiana. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 29:83. Available: http:www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm.

Effect of Post-Harvest Residue on Ratoon Crops of Sugarcane Infected with Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus - (Abstract Only)

Grisham, M.P., Viator, R.P. 2009. Effect of Post-Harvest Residue on Ratoon Crops of Sugarcane Infected with Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus. Phytopathology. 99:S46.

Sugarcane Post-Harvest Residue Management in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Sugarcane Post-Harvest Residue Management in Louisiana [abstract]. In: ISSCT Agronomy Workshop, 2009, Brazil. International Society of Sugarcane Technologists Agronomy Workshop, May 22 - 29, 2009, Uberlandia, Brazil.

The effect of sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on yield of Sugarcane in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grisham, M.P., Eggleston, G., Hoy, J.W., Viator, R.P. 2009. The effect of sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on yield of sugarcane in Louisiana. Sugar Cane International. 27(3):92-95.

Effects of mechanical removal and incorporation of post-harvest residue on ratoon sugarcane yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Effects of mechanical removal and incorporation of post-harvest residue on ratoon sugarcane yields. Sugar Cane International. 27(4):149-152.

Recurrent selection for sucrose has altered assimilate partitioning between growth and storage in sugarcane internodes - (Abstract Only)

Lingle, S.E., Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Tew, T.L., Boykin, D.L. 2009. Recurrent selection for sucrose has altered assimilate partitioning between growth and storage in sugarcane internodes (abstract). Annual Meetings Abstract CD-ROM, International Annual Meetings of ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Nov. 1-5, 2009, Pittsburgh, PA.

Minimizing the effects of poor sugarcane stands - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Minimizing the effects of poor sugarcane stands. Sugar Journal. 71(10):10-12.

Determination of Yield and Soil Variability in Louisiana Sugarcane Using Selected Tools of Precision Agriculture - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Determination of Yield and Soil Variability in Louisiana Sugarcane Using Selected Tools of Precision Agriculture [abstract]. International Society of Sugarcane Technologists Agronomy Workshop, Abstracts of Communications. pp. 42 - 43.

Screening for tolerance to saturated soil conditions for cane grown for sugar and biofuels production - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Waguespack, H.L., Neil, R.A., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Screening for tolerance to saturated soil conditions for cane grown for sugar and biofuels production. Sugar Journal. 71(9):16-20.

Sugarcane postharvest residue management in a temperate climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Boykin, D.L., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Sugarcane postharvest residue management in a temperate climate. Crop Science. 49(3):1023-1028.

Early harvest affects ratooning ability in Louisiana - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Dalley, C.D., Richard Jr, E.P. 2009. Early harvest affects ratooning ability in Louisiana. Sugar Journal. 71(8):12-14.

Discrimination of Sugarcane Varieties with Pigment Profiles and High Resolution, Hyperspectral Leaf Reflectance Data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, Richard M., Viator, Ryan P., Veremis, John C., Richard Jr., Edward P., Zimba, Paul V. 2008. Discrimination of Sugarcane Varieties with Pigment Profiles and High Resolution, Hyperspectral Leaf Reflectance Data. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 28:63-75.

Herbicides as ripeners for sugarcane - (Abstract Only)

Richard Jr, E.P., Dalley, C.D., Viator, R.P. 2009. Herbicides as ripeners for sugarcane. Proceedings of Weed Science Society of America Meeting. 49:499.

Yield Loss in Smut-Infected L 97-128. - (Trade Journal)

Grisham, M.P., Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Hoy, J.W. 2008. Yield Loss in Smut-Infected L 97-128. Sugar Bulletin. 86(11):9-11.

Use of precision agriculture techniques for sugarcane pathology studies - (Trade Journal)

Grisham, M.P., Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Zimba, P.V. 2008. Use of precision agriculture techniques for sugarcane pathology studies. Sugar Journal. 71(1):24,27.

Influence of nonoptimal ripener applications and postharvest residue retention on sugarcane second ratoon yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P., Waguespack, H.L., Jackson, W. 2008. Influence of nonoptimal ripener applications and postharvest residue retention on sugarcane second ratoon yields. Agronomy Journal. 100(6):1769-1773.

Influence of ultranarrow row and conventional row cotton on the last effective boll population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Gwathmey, C.O., Cothren, J.T., Reed, J.T., Vories, E.D., Nuti, R.C., Edmisten, K.L., Wells, R. 2008. Influence of ultranarrow row and conventional row cotton on the last effective boll population. Agronomy Journal. 100(5):1327-1331.

Cultivation needed for profitable stubble crops - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Salassi, M.E., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2008. Cultivation needed for profitable stubble crops. Sugar Bulletin. 86(7):22-23.

Re-evaluation of sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) bioeconomics in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, W.H., Viator, R.P., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Dalley, C.D., Richard Jr, E.P., Tew, T.L. 2008. Re-evaluation of sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) bioeconomics in Louisiana. Crop Protection. 27(9):1256-1261.

Techniques for determining disease variability and yield loss in commercial sugarcane - (Abstract Only)

Grisham, M.P., Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Zimba, P.V. 2008. Techniques for determining disease variability and yield loss in commercial sugarcane [abstract]. Proceeding of International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Pathology Workshop. Presentation No. 29.

Issues of Starch in Sugarcane Processing and Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhou, M., Kimbeng, C.A., Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Hale, A.L., Gravois, K.A. 2008. Issues of Starch in Sugarcane Processing and Prospects of Breeding for Low Starch Content in Sugarcane. Sugar Cane International. 26(3):3-13.

Combined glyphosate-ripener and residue blanket stresses reduce ratoon yields in Louisiana - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Dalley, C.D., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2008. Combined glyphosate-ripener and residue blanket stresses reduce ratoon yields in Louisiana. Sugar Journal. 70(8):6.

Green-cane residue management in a non-tropical climate - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2008. Green-cane residue management in a non-tropical climate. Sugar Journal. 70(9):12.

Sugarcane Post-Harvest Residue Management in the Temperate Climate of Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2007. Sugarcane Post-Harvest Residue Management in the Temperate Climate of Louisiana [abstract]. In: Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, 2007 International Annual Meetings Abstracts, November 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. CDROM.

Estimation of sugarcane sucrose and biomass with remote sensing techniques - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P. 2007. Estimation of sugarcane sucrose and biomass with remote sensing techniques [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 27:68.

Allelopathic, Autotoxic, and Hormetic Effects of Post-harvest Sugarcane Residue - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Grimm, C.C., Richard Jr, E.P. 2007. Allelopathic, Autotoxic, and Hormetic Effects of Post-harvest Sugarcane Residue [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 27:69.

Sugarcane Post-harvest Residue Retention and Certain Ripener Applications Reduce First and Second Ratoon Yields - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P., Waguespack, H.L., Jackson, W. 2007. Sugarcane Post-harvest Residue Retention and Certain Ripener Applications Reduce First and Second Ratoon Yields [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 27:66.

Effect of Recurrent Selection for Sucrose on Growth and Sugar Accumulation in Sugarcane Internodes - (Abstract Only)

Lingle, S.E., Tew, T.L., Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M. 2007. Effect of Recurrent Selection for Sucrose on Growth and Sugar Accumulation in Sugarcane Internodes [abstract]. In: Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, 2007 International Annual Meetings Abstracts, November 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. CDROM.

REPORT ON THE 2006 BORER YIELD REDUCTION EVALUATION - (Trade Journal)

White, W.H., Viator, R.P., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Dalley, C.D., Tew, T.L., Richard Jr, E.P. 2007. Report on the 2006 Borer Yield Reduction Evaluation. The Sugar Bulletin. 85(8):19-23.

Effects of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on sugarcane in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

Grisham, M.P., Eggleston, G., Hoy, J.W., Viator, R.P. 2007. Effects of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus infection on sugarcane in Louisiana. Journal of Phytopathology. 97(6):S43.

Microbial degradation of post-harvest residues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P., Viator, R.P., Grisham, M.P., Boopathy, R. 2007. Microbial degradation of post-harvest residues. Proceedings of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 26:365-373.

Glyphosate Ripener Effects on the Process Quality of Different Sugarcane Tissues - (Proceedings)

Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Grisham, M.P. 2007. Glyphosate ripener effects on the process quality of different sugarcane tissues. In: Proceedings of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, July 29-August 2, 2007, South Africa. 26:1460-1467.

Part II: Dealing with Plant Stress in Louisiana Sugarcane Production - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2007. Part II: Dealing with Plant Stress in Louisiana Sugarcane Production. Sugar Journal. 69(9):6.

Sugarcane Green and Brown, Dried Trash Effects on Processing: A Preliminary Study - (Proceedings)

Eggleston, G., Viator, R.P., Grisham, M.P. 2006. Sugarcane Green and Brown, Dried Trash Effects on Processing: A Preliminary Study. Sugar Processing Research Conference Proceedings. p. 341-352.

Dealing with plant stress in Louisiana sugarcane production - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr., E.P. 2007. Dealing with plant stress in Louisiana sugarcane production. Sugar Journal. 69:(8)6.

SUGARCANE CHOPPER HARVESTER EXTRACTOR FAN AND GROUND SPEED EFFECTS ON SUGARCANE YIELD, CANE QUALITY, AND FIELD LOSSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P., Viator, B.J., Jackson, W., Waguespack, H., Birkett, H. 2007. Sugarcane chopper harvester extractor fan and ground speed effects on yield and quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(1):31-34.

EFFECT OF PLANTING DATE, MEPIQUAT CHLORIDE, AND GLYPHOSATE APPLICATION TO GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT COTTON IN NORTH CAROLINA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nuti, R.C., Viator, R.P., Casteel, S., Edmisten, K., Well, R. 2006. EFFECT OF PLANTING DATE, MEPIQUAT CHLORIDE, AND GLYPHOSATE APPLICATION TO GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT COTTON IN NORTH CAROLINA. Agronomy Journal, v98:1627-1633.

Ripener influences on sugarcnae yield in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

Richard Jr., E.P., Dalley, C.D., Viator, R.P. 2006. Ripener influences on sugarcane yield in Louisiana [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 26:54. Available: http:www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm

ALLELOPATHIC, AUTOTOXIC, AND HORMETIC EFFECTS OF POST-HARVEST SUGARCANE RESIDUE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Grimm, C.C., Richard Jr, E.P. 2006. Allelopathic, Autotoxic, and Hormetic Effects of Post-Harvest Sugarcane Residue. Agronomy Journal. 98:1526-1531.

HOW MUCH HAS RECURRENT SELECTION INCREASED SUCROSE YIELD IN SUGARCANE? - (Abstract Only)

Lingle, S.E., Tew, T.L., Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M. 2006. How much has recurrent selection increased sucrose yield in sugarcane? [abstract]. Available: http://crops.confex.com/crops/2006am/techprogram/P23659.htm

MANAGEMENT OF COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM) GROWN UNDER OVERHEAD SPRINKLE AND SUB-SURFACE DRIP IRRIGATION IN NORTH CAROLINA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nuti, R.C., Casteel, S., Viator, R.P., Edmisten, K., Jordan, D., Grabow, G., Lanier, J. Management of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) grown under overhead sprinkle and sub-surface drip irrigation in North Carolina. Journal of Cotton Science. 10:76-88.

SUGARCANE POST-HARVEST RESIDUE MANAGEMENT IN TEMPERATE CLIMATES - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2006. Sugarcane post-harvest residue management in temperate climates [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the International Society of Sugarcane Technologist Agronomy Workshop, May 23 - 26, 2006, Khon Kaen, Thailand, p. 8.

Management of post-harvest residue blanket - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2005. Management of post-harvest residue blanket. Sugar Bulletin. 83:10-11.

AUTOTOXIC AND ALLELOPATHIC ACTIVITY OF POST-HARVEST RESIDUE - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2005. Autotoxic and Allelopathic Activity of Post-Harvest Residue [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:121. Available: http://www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm

THE EFFECT OF PLANTING DATE AND PLANTING METHOD ON LOUISIANA SUGARCANE VARIETIES - (Abstract Only)

Dufrene Jr, E.O., Viator, R.P., Garrison, D.D., Tew, T.L., Richard Jr, E.P. 2005. The Effect of Planting Date and Planting Method on Louisiana Sugarcane Varieties [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:105. Available: http://www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm

DISCRIMINATION OF SUGARCANE VARIETIES WITH HYPERSPECTRAL REFLECTANCE MEASUREMENTS AND PLANT PIGMENT ANALYSIS - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, R.M., Viator, R.P., Veremis, J.C., Richard Jr, E.P., Zimba, P.V. 2005. Discrimination of Sugarcane Varieties with Hyperspectral Reflectance Measurements and Plant Pigment Analysis [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:111. Available: http://www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm

MULTIPLE CHALLENGES OF GREEN-CANE HARVESTING IN LOUISIANA - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2005. Multiple Challenges of Green-Cane Harvesting in Louisiana. Sugar Journal. 67(10):6-7.

Sugarcane Cultivar Yield Response to Planting Date - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P., Garrison, D.D., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Tew, T.L. 2005. Sugarcane Cultivar Yield Response to Planting Date. Journal of American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:78-87. Available online: http://www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm

Planting Method and Timing Effects on Sugarcane Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Garrison, D.D., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Tew, T.L., Richard Jr, E.P. 2005. Planting Method and Timing Effects on Sugarcane Yield. Crop Management. Available online: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/research/2005/sugarcane

Can high quality cane be delivered to the mill economically - (Trade Journal)

Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P., Viator, B., Jackson, W., Waguespack, H., Birkett, H. 2004. Can high quality cane be delivered to the mill economically? Sugar Bulletin. 82:8-9.

Effects of glyphosate application timing and rate on sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) fecundity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, W.E., Pline-Srnic, W.A., Viator, R.P., Wilcut, J.W. 2005. Effects of glyphosate application timing and rate on sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia) fecundity. Weed Technology. 19(1):55-61.

Predicting Cotton Boll Maturation Period Using Degree Days and Other Climatic Factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Nuti, R.C., Edmisten, K.L., Wells, R. 2005. Predicting Cotton Boll Maturation Period Using Degree Days and Other Climatic Factors. Agronomy Journal. 97:494-499.

Microsatellite DNA marker-assisted selection of Saccharum spontaneum cytoplasm-derived germplasm - (Proceedings)

Pan, Y.-B., Tew, T.L., Schnell, R.J., Viator, R.P., Veremis, J.C., Richard Jr, E.P., Grisham, M.P., White, W.H. 2004. Microsatellite DNA marker-assisted selection of Saccharum spontaneum cytoplasm-derived germplasm. In: Proceedings of International Symposium on Sustainable Sugarcane and Sugar Production Technology, November 29 - December 2, 2004, Nanning, China. p. 483-489.

Challenges of Post-Harvest Residue Management in the Louisiana Sugarcane Industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2005. Challenges of Post-Harvest Residue Retention Management in the Louisiana Sugarcane Industry. Proceedings of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 25:238-244.

RATOONING ABILITY AND STALK TOLERANCE TO FREEZING TEMPERATURES AMONG F1 HYBRIDS INVOLVING SACCHARUM SPONTANEUM AND COMMERCIAL-TYPE SUGARCANE - (Abstract Only)

Veremis, J.C., Viator, R.P., Tew, T.L. 2004. Ratooning ability and stalk tolerance to freezing temperatures among F1 hybrids involving Saccharum spontaneum and commercial-type sugarcane [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 24:122. Available: http://www.assct.org/journal/journal.htm.

COMBINE FAN SPEED AND GROUND SPEED EFFECTS ON CANE QUALITY, YIELD, LOSSES, AND ECONOMIC RETURNS - (Abstract Only)

Viator, R.P., Richard Jr, E.P., Viator, B.J., Jackson, W., Waguespack, H., Birkett, H. 2004. Combine fan speed and ground speed effects on cane quality, yield, losses, and economic returns [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 24:125.

Glufosinate does not affect floral morphology and pollen viability in glufosinate-resistant cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, W.E., Pline, W.A., Wilcut, J.W., Edmisten, K.L., Wells, R., Viator, R.P., Paulsgrove, M.D. 2004. Glufosinate does not affect floral morphology and pollen viability in glufosinate-resistant cotton (Gossypium hirsutum). Weed Technology. 18(2):258-262.

Effect of glyphosate application timings and methods on glyphosate-resistant cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Jost, P.H., Sensemen, S.A., Cothren, J.T. 2004. Effect of glyphosate application timings and methods on glyphosate-resistant cotton. Weed Science. 52(1):147-151.

Rice response to planting date differs at two locations in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Linscombe, S.D., Jordan, D.L., Viator, R.P., Burns, A.B. 2004. Rice response to planting date differs at two locations in Louisiana. Crop Management. Available online: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/research/2004/rice/ (doi: 10.1094/CM-2004-0130-01-RS).

Stem and root carbohydrate dynamics in modern vs obsolete cotton cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Viator, R.P., Nuti, R., Wells, R., Edmisten, K. 2004. Stem and root carbohydrate dynamics in modern vs. obsolete cotton cultivars. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 36(15,16):2165-2177.