Projects

INTEGRATING FORAGE SYSTEMS FOR FOOD AND ENERGY PRODUCTION IN THE SOUTHERN GREAT PLAINS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412837

PIGEONPEA CULTIVARS FOR SUSTAINABLE CEREAL-LEGUME CROPPING SYSTEM IN THE U.S. SOUTHERN PLAINS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 414406

Publications

Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: biomass and forage quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2009. Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: Biomass and forage quality. Crop Science. 49:1096-1102.

Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: grain production and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2009. Capabilities of four novel warm-season legumes in the southern Great Plains: Grain production and quality. Crop Science. 49:1103-1108.

Natural Resources Research Update: Grass Pea: Importance of Planting Date and Their Value When Inter-seeded with Bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A. 2009. Natural Resources Research Update: Grass Pea: Importance of Planting Date and Their Value When Inter-seeded with Bermudagrass. Update #236853. NRRU.update@ars.usda.gov.

Planting Date Affects Production and Quality of Grass Pea Forage. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2008. Planting date affects production and quality of grass pea rorage. Crop Science. 48:1629-1635.

Growth and Quality of Cool-Season Perennial Grass Species in the Southern Great Plains - (Abstract)

Coleman, S.W., Rao, S.C., Volesky, J., Phillips, W.A. 2008. Growth and Quality of Cool-Season Perennial Grass Species in the Southern Great Plains [abstract]. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Proceedings. 2008 Southern ASA Branch Meeting CD-ROM Agronomy/2008.

Forage and Grain Soybean Effects on Soil Water Content and Use Efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2008. Forage and grain soybean effects on soil water content and use efficiency. Crop Science. 48:789-793.

Effects of Planting Date on Biomass Production by Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.). - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2008. Effects of Planting Date on Biomass Production by Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.).. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Crop Science. Vol. 48. p 1629-1635.

Agronomic Feasibility of a Continuous Double Crop of Winter Wheat and Soybean Grown Solely for Forage in the Southern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mackown, C.T., Heitholt, J.J., Rao, S.C. 2007. Agronomic feasibility of a continuous double crop of winter wheat and soybean grown solely for forage in the Southern Great Plains. Crop Science. 47:1652-1660.

Improving Forage Production in Bermuda Grass Paddocks with Novel Cool-Season Annual Legumes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux Jr, H.S. 2007. Improving forage production in bermuda grass paddocks with novel cool-season annual legumes. Crop Science. 47:168-173.

Using Cool-Season Legumes to Extend the Forage Production Season of Bermudagrass Pastures in the Southern Plains. - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. Using cool-season legumes to extend the forage production season of bermudagrass pastures in the southern plains [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper No. 3172.

Pigeon Pea: a Potential Forage and Grain for the Southern Great Plains in U.S. - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. Pigeon pea: A potential forage and grain for the Southern Great Plains in U.S [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Fourth International Food Legume Research Conference, October 18-22, 2005, New Delhi, India. p. 103.

Weed Control in Pigeon Pea - Wheat Cropping Rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bidlack, J.E., Middick, A., Shantz, D.L., Mackown, C.T., Williams, R.D., Rao, S.C. 2006. Weed control in pigeon pea - wheat cropping rotation. Experimental Agriculture. p. 63-70.

Performance of Forage Soybeans in the Southern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Mayeux, H.S., Northup, B.K. 2005. Performance of forage soybeans in the southern great plains. Crop Science. 45:1973-1977.

Candidate Cool-Season Legumes for Filling Forage Deficit Periods in the Southern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K., Mayeux, H.S. 2005. Candidate cool-season legumes for filling forage deficit periods in the Southern Great Plains. Crop Science. 45:2068-2074.

Grasspea-Potential Forage and Grain for Southern Great Plains - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Northup, B.K. 2004. Grasspea-potential forage and grain for Southern Great Plains [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper No. 3545.

Crop Sequencing to Improve Use of Precipitation and Synergize Crop Growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tanaka, D.L., Anderson, R.L., Rao, S.C. 2004. Crop sequencing to improve use of precipitation and synergize crop growth. Agronomy Journal 97:385-390.

Performance of Forage Soybean Lines in the Southern Great Plains - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Mayeux, H.S. 2003. Performance of forage soybean lines in the Southern Great Plains [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper No. C06-rao287249-poster.

Alternative Uses of the Tropical Legume Pigeonpea in U.S. Great Plains - (Abstract)

Rao, S.C., Mayeux, H.S. 2004. Alternative uses of the tropical legume Pigeonpea in U.S. Great Plains [abstract]. European Conference on Grain Legumes Proceedings. Abstract No. 122. p. 110.

Crop Sequencing to Synergize Crop Growth - (Abstract)

Tanaka, D.L., Anderson, R.L., Rao, S.C. 2003. Crop sequencing to synergize crop growth. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings. Paper No. S06-tanaka757311-oral.

Potential Grain and Forage Production of Early Maturing Pigeonpeas in the Southern Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rao, S.C., Phillips, W.A., Mayeux, H.S., Phatak, S.C. 2003. Potential grain and forage production of early maturing pigeonpeas in the Southern Plains. Crop Science. 43:2212-2217.

USDA-ARS Research and Development for Sustainable Dryland Agriculture. - (Book/Chapter)

Rao, S.C., Mayeux Jr, H.S., Dedrick, A.R. 2004. USDA-ARS research and development for sustainable dryland agriculture. In: Rao, S.C.. Ryan, J., editors. Challenges and Strategies of Dryland Agriculture. American Society of Agronomy Special Publication No. 32. Chapter 3, pp. 25-34.

The Role of the World's Agricultural Lands in Future Food Security - (Book/Chapter)

Rao, S.C., Steiner, J.L., Mayeux Jr, H.S. 2004. The role of the world's agricultural lands in future food security. In: Rao, S.C., Ryan, J., editors. Challenges and Strategies of Dryland Agriculture. American Society of Agronomy Special Publication No. 32. Chapter 1, pp. 1-10.

Modeling Pigeonpea Phenology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RAO, S.C., SAXENA, K.B., PACHEPSKY, L.B., REDDY, V.R. MODELING PIGEONPEA PHENOLOGY. International Journal of Biotronics. 2002. v. 72. p. 85-100.

Short-Duration Pigeonpea - a Potential Grain and Forage for the Southern Plains - (Abstract)

RAO, S.C., PHILLIPS, W.A., MAYEUX JR, H.S. SHORT-DURATION PIGEONPEA - A POTENTIAL GRAIN AND FORAGE FOR THE SOUTHERN PLAINS. CD-ROM. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. 2002. Abstract No. C06-rao104920-Poster.

Weed Control in a Pigeon Pea - Wheat Rotation: Final Report of a Three Year Study - (Abstract)

BIDLACK, J., MIDDICK, A., GREER, K., SHANTZ, D., PETERSEN, E., JONES, K., SUNG, M., MACKOWN, C.T., RAO, S.C. WEED CONTROL IN A PIGEON PEA - WHEAT ROTATION: FINAL REPORT OF A THREE YEAR STUDY. RESEARCH DAY ABSTRACTS: REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH DAY. 2002. Abstract No. MB5. p. 70.

Digestibility and Dm Intakes of Diets Containing Alfalfa and Kenaf - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PHILLIPS, W.A., RAO, S.C., MAYEUX JR, H.S., FITCH, J.Q. 2002. DIGESTIBILITY AND DM INTAKES OF DIETS CONTAINING ALFALFA AND KENAF. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. Volume 80(11). p. 2989-2995.

Pigeonpea: New Source of Forage for the Southern Great Plains - (Popular Publication)

RAO, S.C., COLEMAN, S.W., MAYEUX JR, H.S. 2002. PIGEONPEA: NEW SOURCE OF FORAGE FOR THE SOUTHERN GREAT PLAINS. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT OKLAHOMA SECTION NEWSLETTER. Volume 11(1). p. 4-5.