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Kent Oliver Burkey (PhD)
Plant Science Research
Plant Physiologist

Phone: (919) 515-1620
Fax: (919) 856-4598

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Projects
Strategies to Optimize Productivity through Enhancement of Plant Stress Tolerance and Agroecological Farming Systems in the Southeastern US
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445489
Combatting Heat Stress through Development of Heat Tolerant Soybeans
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 444886
Yield Limitations Soybean Varieties Under Drought:Identifying & Overcoming Weaknesses by Team Drought via Breeding,Genomics,Phenomics & Physiology
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 445419

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Long-term tropospheric ozone pollution disrupts plant-microbe-soil interactions in the agroecosystem Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, K., Zentella Gomez, R., Burkey, K.O., Liao, H., Tisdale, R.H. 2024. Long-term tropospheric ozone pollution disrupts plant-microbe-soil interactions in the agroecosystem. Nature Communications. 30(3):e17215. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17215.
Response and adaptation of agricultural ecosystems to global changes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agathokleous, E., Feng, Z., Frei, M., Jiao, S., Burkey, K.O. 2023. Response and adaptation of agricultural ecosystems to global changes. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 362:108844. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108844.
The interaction of O3 and CO2 concentration, exposure timing and duration on stem rust severity on winter wheat variety ‘Coker 9553’ Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mashaheet, A., Burkey, K.O., Marshall, D. 2023. The interaction of O3 and CO2 concentration, exposure timing and duration on stem rust severity on winter wheat variety ‘Coker 9553’. Environmental Pollution. 334:122122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2023.122122.
A rapid alkalinization factor-like peptide EaF82 impairs tapetum degeneration during pollen development through induced ATP deficiency Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hung, C., Wharton, K., Kittur, F., Chen, J., Umstead, M., Burwell, D., Thomas, M., Qi, Q., Zhang, J., Oldham, C., Burkey, K.O., Xie, J. 2023. A rapid alkalinization factor-like peptide EaF82 impairs tapetum degeneration during pollen development through induced ATP deficiency. Cells. 12(11):1542. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12111542.
Impact of tropospheric ozone on root proteomes of two soybean genotypes with contrasting sensitivity to ozone Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zentella Gomez, R., Burkey, K.O., Tisdale, R.H. 2023. Impact of tropospheric ozone on root proteomes of two soybean genotypes with contrasting sensitivity to ozone. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 208:105269. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2023.105269.
Microbial community dynamics responding to nutrient allocation associated with soybean cultivar ‘Jake’ ozone adaptation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, K., Zentella Gomez, R., Burkey, K.O., Liao, H., Tisdale, R.H. 2022. Microbial community dynamics responding to nutrient allocation associated with soybean cultivar ‘Jake’ ozone adaptation. Science of the Total Environment. 864:161008. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161008.
Controlled drainage in the Nile delta of Egypt: A promising approach for decreasing drainage off-site effects and enhancing yield and water use efficiency of wheat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
El-Ghannam, M.K., Wassar, F., Morsy, S., Hafez, M., Parihar, C.M., Burkey, K.O., Abdallah, A.M. 2023. Controlled drainage in the Nile delta of Egypt: A promising approach for decreasing drainage off-site effects and enhancing yield and water use efficiency of wheat. Journal of Arid Land. 15:460-476. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40333-023-0095-3.
Warming and elevated ozone alter root traits, shift mycorrhizal fungal community and stimulate organic carbon decomposition Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qiu, Y., Guo, L., Xu, X., Zhang, L., Chen, M., Zhang, K., Zhao, Y., Burkey, K.O., Shew, D., Zobel, R., Zhang, Y., Hu, S. 2021. Warming and elevated ozone alter root traits, shift mycorrhizal fungal community and stimulate organic carbon decomposition. Science Advances. 7 (28): eabe9256. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abe9256.
Different capability of native and non-native plant growth-promoting bacteria to improve snap bean tolerance to ozone Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kittipornkula, P., Thiravetyana, P., De Carloc, A., Burkey, K.O., Paoletti, E. 2021. Different capability of native and non-native plant growth-promoting bacteria to improve snap bean tolerance to ozone. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 232:307. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-021-05230-z.
Super absorbent polymers mitigate drought stress in corn (Zea mays L.) grown under rainfed conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdallah, A., Mashaheet, A., Burkey, K.O. 2021. Super absorbent polymers mitigate drought stress in corn (Zea mays L.) grown under rainfed conditions. Agricultural Water Management. 254:106946. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2021.106946.
Transformation of long-lived albino epipremnum aureum ‘golden pothos’ and restoring chloroplast development Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hung, C., Zhang, J., Bhattacharya, C., Li, H., Kittur, F., Oldham, C., Wei, X., Burkey, K.O., Chen, J., Xie, J. 2021. Transformation of long-lived albino epipremnum aureum ‘golden pothos’ and restoring chloroplast development. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12:647507. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.647507.
Impact of elevated ozone on yield and carbon-nitrogen content in soybean cultivar Jake Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tisdale, R.H., Zentella Gomez, R., Burkey, K.O. 2021. Impact of elevated ozone on yield and carbon-nitrogen content in soybean cultivar Jake. Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2021.110855.
Tropospheric ozone rapidly decreases root growth by altering carbon metabolism and detoxification capability in growing soybean roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tisdale, R.H., Zobel, R.W., Burkey, K.O. 2020. Tropospheric ozone rapidly decreases root growth by altering carbon metabolism and detoxification capability in growing soybean roots. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144292.
Simulated climate change effects on soybean production in Southeastern United States with two crop modules in RZWQM2 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, L., Fang, Q.X., Sima, M.W., Burkey, K.O., Harmel, R.D. 2021. Simulated climate change effects on soybean production in Southeastern United States with two crop modules in RZWQM2. Agronomy Journal. 113(2):1349-1365. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20548.
Differential ozone responses identified among key rust susceptible wheat genotypes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mashaheet, A., Burkey, K.O., Saitanis, C., Abdelrhim, A., Rafiullah, R., Marshall, D.S. 2020. Differential ozone responses identified among key rust susceptible wheat genotypes. Agronomy. 10:1853. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10121853.
Interactive effects of elevated ozone and temperature on growth and yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) under field conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Tisdale, R.H., Zobel, R.W., Ray, S.J., Pursley, W.A. 2020. Interactive effects of elevated ozone and temperature on growth and yield of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) under field conditions. Agronomy. 10:1803. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111803.
Field and model assessments of irrigated soybean responses to increased air temperature Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sima, M., Fang, Q., Burkey, K.O., Ray, S.J., Pursley, W.A., Kersebaum, K., Boote, K., Malone, R.W. 2020. Field and model assessments of irrigated soybean responses to increased air temperature. Agronomy Journal. 112:4849-4860. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20394.
Chapter 10. Ozone effects on vegetation: A walk from cells to ecosystems Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Burkey, K.O., Agathokleous, E., Saitanis, C. J., Mashaheet, A.M., Koike, T. and Hung, Y.T. (2020). Chapter 10. Ozone Effects on Vegetation: A Walk from Cells to Ecosystems. In: Hung, Y.T., Wang, L.K., and N. Shammas eds. Handbook of Environment and Waste Management, Volume 3: Acid Rain and Greenhouse Gas Pollution Control, pp. 357-396 (ISBN-10: 9811207127). World Scientific Publishing Co. Inc, Singapore, 14 August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789811207136_0010.
Chapter 9. Ambient ozone alternative monitoring and biomonitoring with higher plants Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Saitanis, C.J., Burkey, K., Agathokleous, E., and Hung, Y.T. (2020). Chapter 9. Ambient Ozone Alternative Monitoring and Biomonitoring with Higher Plants. In: Hung, Y.T., Wang, L.K., and N. Shammas eds. Handbook of Environment and Waste Management, Volume 3: Acid Rain and Greenhouse Gas Pollution Control, pp. 325-356 (ISBN-10: 9811207127). World Scientific Publishing Co. Inc, Singapore, 14 August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1142/9789811207136_0009.
Chapter 8. Ground level ozone profile and the role of plants as sources and sinks Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Saitanis, C.J., Agathokleous, E., Burkey, K., and Hung, Y.T. (2020). Chapter 8. Ground Level Ozone Profile and the Role of Plants as Sources and Sinks. In: Hung, Y.T., Wang, L.K., and N. Shammas eds. Handbook of Environment and Waste Management, Volume 3: Acid Rain and Greenhouse Gas Pollution Control, pp. 281-324. (ISBN-10: 9811207127). World Scientific Publishing Co. Inc, Singapore, 14 August 2020. https://doi.org.10.1142/9789811207136_0008.
Shifts in the composition and activities of denititrifiers dominate CO2-stimulation of N2O emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qiu, Y., Jiang, Y., Guo, L., Zhang, L., Burkey, K.O., Zobel, R., Reberg-Horton, C., Shew, D., Hu, S. 2019. Shifts in the composition and activities of denititrifiers dominate CO2-stimulation of N2O emissions. Environmental Science and Technology. 53:11204-11213.
Chromosome location contributing to ozone tolerance in wheat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mashaheet, A., Burkey, K.O., Marshall, D.S. 2019. Chromosome location contributing to ozone tolerance in wheat. Plants. 8:261.
Leaf traits that contribute to differential ozone response in ozone-tolerant and sensitive soybean genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bailey, A.R., Burkey, K.O., Taggart, M., Rufty, T. 2019. Leaf traits that contribute to differential ozone response in ozone-tolerant and sensitive soybean genotypes. Plants. 8:235.
Ethylenediurea (EDU) pretreatment alleviated the adverse effects of elevated O3 on Populus alba ‘Berolinensis’ in an urban area - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, S., He, X., Burkey, K.O., Chen, W., Li, P., Li, Y., Li, B. 2019. Ethylenediurea (EDU) pretreatment alleviated the adverse effects of elevated O3 on Populus alba ‘Berolinensis’ in an urban area. Journal of Environmental Science. 84:42-50.
Modeling the effects of tropospheric ozone on wheat growth and yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guarin, J., Kassie, B., Mashaheet, A., Burkey, K.O., Asseng, S. 2019. Modeling the effects of tropospheric ozone on wheat growth and yield. European Journal of Agronomy. 105:13-23.
Physiological basis for controlling water consumption by two snap beans genotypes using different anti-transpirants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdallah, A., Mashaheet, A., Zobel, R., Burkey, K.O. 2019. Physiological basis for controlling water consumption by two snap beans genotypes using different anti-transpirants. Agricultural Water Management. 314:17-27.
Contrasting warming and ozone effects on denitrifiers dominate soil N2O emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qui, Y., Jiang, Y., Guo, L., Burkey, K.O., Zobel, R., Shew, D., Hu, S. 2018. Contrasting warming and ozone effects on denitrifiers dominate soil N2O emissions. Environmental Science and Technology. 52:10956-10966.
Closing the global ozone yield gap: Quantification and co-benefits for multi-stress tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mills, G., Sharps, K., Simpson, D., Pleijel, H., Frei, M., Burkey, K.O., Emberson, L., Uddling, J., Broberg, M., Feng, Z., Kobayashi, K., Agrawal, M. 2018. Closing the global ozone yield gap: Quantification and co-benefits for multi-stress tolerance. Global Change Biology. 24:4869-4893.
Atmospheric CO2 enrichment and reactive nitrogen inputs interactively stimulate soil cation losses and acidification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Qiu, Cheng, L., Wang, Y., Liu, L., Tu, C., Bowman, D., Burkey, K.O., Bian, X., Zhang, W., Hu, S. 2018. Atmospheric CO2 enrichment and reactive nitrogen inputs interactively stimulate soil cation losses and acidification. Environmental Science and Technology. 52:6895-6902.
Comparison of flooded and furrow-irrigated transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.): farm-level perspectives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdallah, A., Al-Zoheiry, A., Burkey, K.O. 2018. Comparison of flooded and furrow-irrigated transplanted rice (Oryza sativa L.): farm-level perspectives. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. 144:04018022.
Reduction of plant water consumption through anti-transpirants foliar application in tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdallah, A., Burkey, K.O., Mashaheet, A. 2018. Reduction of plant water consumption through anti-transpirants foliar application in tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Scientia Horticulturae. 235:373-281.
Interactive effects of elevated temperature and ozone on soybean biomass production and seed yield - (Abstract Only)
Quantitative trait loci associated with soybean seed weight and composition under different phosphorus levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hacisalihoglu, G., Burton, A.L., Gustin, J., Eker, S., Asikli, S., Heybet, E., Ozturk, L., Cakma, I., Yazic, A., Burkey, K.O., Orf, J., Settles, M. 2018. Quantitative trait loci associated with soybean seed weight and composition under different phosphorus levels. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 60:232-241.
An RNA-Seq study reveals genetic responses of diverse wild soybean accessions to increased ozone levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldeck, N., Taliercio, E.W., Burkey, K.O., Carter Jr, T.E., Song, Q., Dickey, D. 2017. An RNA-Seq study reveals genetic responses of diverse wild soybean accessions to increased ozone levels. BMC Genomics. 18:498.
Protecting the photosynthetic performance of snap bean under free-air ozone exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Hoshika, Y., Carrari, E., Burkey, K.O., Paoletti, E. 2018. Protecting the photosynthetic performance of snap bean under free-air ozone exposure. Journal of Environmental Science. 66:31-40.
Stable isotopic composition of perchlorate and nitrate accumulated in plants: Hydroponic experiments and field data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Estrada, N., Bohlke, J.K., Sturchio, N., Gu, B., Harvey, G., Burkey, K.O., Grantz, D., McGrath, M., Anderson, T., Rao, B., Sevanthi, R., Hatzinger, P., Jackson, A. 2017. Stable isotopic composition of perchlorate and nitrate accumulated in plants: Hydroponic experiments and field data. Environmental Science and Technology. 595:556-566.
Accumulation of high OPDA level correlates with reduced ROS and elevated GSH benefiting white cell survival in variegated leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Hung, C., Qiu, J., Chen, J., Kittur, F., Oldham, C., Henny, R., Burkey, K.O., Fan, L., Xie, J. 2017. Accumulation of high OPDA level correlates with reduced ROS and elevated GSH benefiting white cell survival in variegated leaves. Scientific Reports. 7:44158.
Potential impacts of ambient ozone on wheat rust diseases and the role of plant ozone sensitivity - (Abstract Only)
Application and further characterization of the snap bean S156/R123 ozone biomonitoring system in relation to ambient air temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agathokleous, E., Saitanis, C., Burkey, K.O., Ntatsi, G., Vougeleka, V., Mashaheet, A., Pallides, A. 2017. Application and further characterization of the snap bean S156/R123 ozone biomonitoring system in relation to ambient air temperature. Science of the Total Environment. 580:1046-1055.
CO2-induced alterations in plant nitrate utilization and root exudation stimulate N2O emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, K., Chen, D., Tu, C., Qui, Y., Burkey, K.O., Reberg-Horton, C., Peng, S., Hu, S. 2017. CO2-induced alterations in plant nitrate utilization and root exudation stimulate N2O emissions. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 106:9-17.
Phenotypic variation and identification of quantitative trait loci for ozone injury in a Fiskeby III x Mandarin (Ottawa) soybean population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burton, A., Burkey, K.O., Carter Jr, T.E., Orf, J., Cregan, P.B. 2016. Phenotypic variation and identification of quantitative trait loci for ozone injury in a Fiskeby III x Mandarin (Ottawa) soybean population. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 129:1113-1125.
Plants and the changing environment - (Other)
De Kiok, L., Grantz, D., Burkey, K.O. 2016. Plants and the changing environment. Plant Biology. 18(suppl1):3-4.
RNA-seq analysis reveals genetic response and tolerance mechanisms to ozone exposure in soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whaley, A., Sheridan, J., Safari, S., Burton, A., Burkey, K.O., Schlueter, J. 2015. RNA-seq analysis reveals genetic response and tolerance mechanisms to ozone exposure in soybean. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 16:426. doi: 10.1186/s12864-015-1637-7.
Biochemical and physiological processes associated with the differential ozone response in ozone-tolerant and sensitive soybean genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chutteang, C., Booker, F., Prathomrak, N., Burton, A., Aoki, M., Burkey, K.O. 2016. Biochemical and physiological processes associated with the differential ozone response in ozone-tolerant and sensitive soybean genotypes. Plant Biology. 18(suppl1):28-36.
Screening of Bangladeshi winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars for sensitivity to ozone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saitanis, C.J., Bari, S.M., Burkey, K.O., Stamatelopoulos, D., Agathokleous, E. 2014. Screening of Bangladeshi winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars for sensitivity to ozone. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 21:13560-13571.
Differential expression of a novel gene EaF82a in green and yellow sectors of variegated Epipremnum aureum leaves is related to uneven distribution of auxin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hung, C., Umstead, M., Chen, J., Holliday, B.M., Kittur, F.S., Henny, R.J., Burkey, K.O., Xie, J. 2014. Differential expression of a novel gene EaF82a in green and yellow sectors of variegated Epipremnum aureum leaves is related to uneven distribution of auxin. Physiologia Plantarum. 152:749-762.
High ozone increases soil perchlorate but does not affect foliar perchlorate content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grantz, D., Jackson, A., Vu, H., Burkey, K.O., Mcgrath, M., Harvey, G. 2014. High ozone increases soil perchlorate but does not affect foliar perchlorate content. Journal of Environmental Quality. 43:1460-1466. doi: 10.2134/jeq2013.11.0464.
Perchlorate content of plant foliage reflects a wide range of species-dependent accumulation but not ozone-induced biosynthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grantz, D., Burkey, K.O., Jackson, A., Vu, H., Harvey, G. 2014. Perchlorate content of plant foliage reflects a wide range of species-dependent accumulation but not ozone-induced biosynthesis. Environmental Pollution. 184: 690-696.
Elevated carbon dioxide spurs reciprocal positive effects between a plant virus and an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rua, M., Umbanhowar, J., Hu, S., Burkey, K.O., Mitchell, C. 2013. Elevated carbon dioxide spurs reciprocal positive effects between a plant virus and an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus. New Phytologist. 199:541-549.
Demonstration of a diel trend in sensitivity of Gossypium to ozone: a step toward relating O3 injury to exposure or flux - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grantz, D., Vu, H., Heath, R., Burkey, K.O. 2013. Demonstration of a diel trend in sensitivity of Gossypium to ozone: a step toward relating O3 injury to exposure or flux. Journal of Experimental Botany. 64:1703-1713.
Alteration of the alkaloid profile in genetically modified tobacco reveals a role of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase in nicotine N-demethylation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hung, C., Fan, L., Kittur, F.S., Sun, K., Qui, J., Tang, S., Holliday, B.M., Xiao, B., Burkey, K.O., Bush, L.P., Conkling, M.A., Roje, S., Xie, J. 2013. Alteration of the alkaloid profile in genetically modified tobacco reveals a role of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase in nicotine N-demethylation. Plant Physiology. 161:1049-1060.
Climate Change and Agriculture: Effects and Adaptation - (Government Publication)
Walthall, C.L., Hatfield, J.L., Marshall, E., Lengnick, L., Backlund, P., Adkins, S.T., Ainsworth, E.A., Booker, F.L., Blumenthal, D.M., Bunce, J.A., Burkey, K.O., Dabney, S.M., Goodrich, D.C., Lewers, K.S., Nearing, M.A., Ort, D.R., Pettigrew, W.T., Polley, H.W., Rosskopf, E.N., Srygley, R.B., Ziska, L.H., Delgado, J.A., Funk, A.J., Glenn, D.M., Morgan, J.A., White, J.W., Timlin, D.J., Mcclung, A.M. 2013. Climate Change and Agriculture: Effects and Adaption. Washington, DC: USDA Technical Bulletin 1935. 186 p.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi increase organic carbon decomposition under elevated carbon dioxide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, L., Booker, F.L., Tu, C., Burkey, K.O., Zhou, L., Shew, D., Rufty, T., Hu, S. 2012. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi increase organic carbon decomposition under elevated carbon dioxide. Science. 337:1084-1087.
Field assessment of a snap bean ozone bioindicator system under elevated ozone and carbon dioxide in a free air system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Booker, F.L., Ainsworth, E.A., Nelson, R.L. 2012. Field assessment of a snap bean ozone bioindicator system under elevated ozone and carbon dioxide in a free air system. Environmental Pollution. 166:167-171.
Re-evaluating the role of phenolic glycosides and ascorbic acid in ozone scavenging in the leaf apoplast of Arabidopsis thaliana L - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Jones, A. 2012. Re-evaluating the role of phenolic glycosides and ascorbic acid in ozone scavenging in the leaf apoplast of Arabidopsis thaliana L. Plant Cell and Environment. 35:1456-1466.
Influence of atmospheric vapour pressure deficit on ozone responses of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiscus, E.L., Booker, F.L., Sadok, W., Burkey, K.O. 2012. Influence of atmospheric vapour pressure deficit on ozone responses of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes. Journal of Experimental Botany. 63:2557-2564.
Identification of differentially expressed genes in Fiskeby III under ozone stress conditions - (Abstract Only)
Xanthophyll cycle pigment and antioxidant profiles of winter-red (anthocyanic) and winter-green (acyanic) angiosperm evergreen species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughes, N.M., Burkey, K.O., Cavender-Bares, J., Smith, W.K. 2012. Xanthophyll cycle pigment and antioxidant profiles of winter-red (anthocyanic) and winter-green (acyanic) angiosperm evergreen species. Journal of Experimental Botany. 63:1895-1905.
Minimal influence of G-protein null mutations on ozone-induced changes in gene expression, foliar injury, gas-exchange and peroxidase activity in Arabidopsis thaliana L - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Morgan, P.B., Fiscus, E.L., Jones, A. 2012. Minimal influence of G-protein null mutations on ozone-induced changes in gene expression, foliar injury, gas-exchange and peroxidase activity in Arabidopsis thaliana L. Plant Cell and Environment. 35:668-681.
Manipulations of soil microbiota for C sequestration and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions in managed systems - (Abstract Only)
Soil microbial responses to elevated CO2 and O3 in a nitrogen-aggrading agroecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, L., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Tu, C., Shew, H.D., Rufty, T., Fiscus, E.L., Hu, S. 2011. Soil microbial responses to elevated CO2 and O3 in a nitrogen-aggrading agroecosystem. PLoS One. 6:e21377.
Determining molecular responses to environmental change in soybeans - (Abstract Only)
Schlueter, J., Safari, S., Beine, J., Whaley, A., Burkey, K.O., Carter Jr, T.E. 2011. Determining molecular responses to environmental change in soybeans. Society for Economic Botany Annual Meeting. Abstract number 553.
Carbon and nitrogen co-dependence of soil microbial responses to elevated carbon dioxide and ozone in a wheat-soybean agroecosystem - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, L., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Tu, C., Shew, H.D., Rufty, T., Fiscus, E.L., Deforest, J.L., Hu, S. 2010. Carbon and nitrogen co-dependence of soil microbial responses to elevated carbon dioxide and ozone in a wheat-soybean agroecosystem. Ecological Society of America Abstracts.
Soluble leaf apoplastic constituents of O3-sensitive and tolerant soybeans and snap beans - (Abstract Only)
Wiese, C., Burkey, K.O. 2010. Soluble leaf apoplastic constituents of O3-sensitive and tolerant soybeans and snap beans. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting. Abstract P07077.
Identification of a Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester cyclase homologue, EaZIP, involved in leaf-variegation of Epipremnum aureum 'Golden Pothos' is achieved through a unique method of comparative study using tissue cultu - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hung, C., Sun, Y., Chen, J., Darlington, D., Williams, A., Burkey, K.O., Xie, J. 2010. Identification of a Mg-protoporphyrin IX monomethyl ester cyclase homologue, EaZIP, involved in leaf-variegation of Epipremnum aureum 'Golden Pothos' is achieved through a unique method of comparative study using tissue cultu. Journal of Experimental Botany. 61:1483-1493.
Mycorrhizal mediation of soil organic carbon decomposition under elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide - (Abstract Only)
Cheng, L., Tu, C., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Shew, H., Rufty, T., Hu, S. 2009. Mycorrhizal mediation of soil organic carbon decomposition under elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide. Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting Nov 2009.
Competition between tall fescue and plantago under elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide: Impact of endophytic fungi and mineral N inputs - (Abstract Only)
Tu, C., Chen, X., Wang, Y., Burkey, K.O., Booker, F.L., Hu, S. 2009. Competition between tall fescue and plantago under elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide: Impact of endophytic fungi and mineral N inputs. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Influences of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and ozone concentrations on soil respiration, soil microbial biomass, nutrient availability and soil C dynamics in a soybean-wheat no-till system - (Abstract Only)
Booker, F.L., Cheng, L., Burkey, K.O., Fiscus, E.L., Hu, S. 2009. Influences of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and ozone concentrations on soil respiration, soil microbial biomass, nutrient availability and soil C dynamics in a soybean-wheat no-till system. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.
Elevated carbon dioxide and ozone effects on above- and belowground growth and decomposition in a no-till soybean-wheat system - (Abstract Only)
Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Fiscus, E.L., Cheng, L., Hu, S. 2009. Elevated carbon dioxide and ozone effects on above- and belowground growth and decomposition in a no-till soybean-wheat system. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting Nov 2009.
Assessing the integrative impact of climate change factors on soil cation nutrients - (Abstract Only)
Hu, S., Cheng, L., Zhu, J., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O. 2009. Assessing the integrative impact of climate change factors on soil cation nutrients. Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting Nov 2009.
Elevated atmospheric CO2 and O3 differentially alter nitrogen acquisition in peanut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tu, C., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Hu, S. 2009. Elevated atmospheric CO2 and O3 differentially alter nitrogen acquisition in peanut. Crop Science. 49:1827-1836.
Foliar Resistance to Ozone Injury in the Genetic Base of U.S. and Canadian Soybean and Prediction of Resistance in Descendent Cultivars Using Coefficent of Parentage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Carter Jr, T.E. 2009. Foliar Resistance to Ozone Injury in the Genetic Base of U.S. and Canadian Soybean and Prediction of Resistance in Descendent Cultivars Using Coefficent of Parentage. Field Crops Research. 111:207-217.
The ozone component of global changes: Potential effects on agricultural and horticultural plant yield, product quality and interactions with invasive species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Booker, F.L., Muntifering, R., Mcgrath, M., Burkey, K.O., Decoteau, D., Fiscus, E.L., Manning, W., Krupa, S., Chappelka, A., Grantz, D. 2009. The ozone component of global changes: Potential effects on agricultural and horticultural plant yield, product quality and interactions with invasive species. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 51:337-351.
PHOTOSYNTHESIS, CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE AND YIELD OF SNAP BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) GENOTYPES DIFFERING IN SENSITIVITY TO OZONE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flowers, M.D., Fiscus, E.L., Burkey, K.O., Booker, F.L., Dubois, J.B. 2007. Photosynthesis, chlorophyll fluorescence and yield of snap bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) genotypes differing in sensitivity ozones. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 61:190-198.
Influences of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and ozone concentrations on growth, yield and soil C dynamics in a soybean-wheat no-till system. - (Abstract Only)
Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Fiscus, E.L., Hu, S. 2007. Influences of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide and ozone concentrations on growth, yield and soil C dynamics in a soybean-wheat no-till system.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Elevated carbon dioxide and ozone effects on peanut. II. Seed yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Booker, F.L., Pursley, W.A., Heagle, A.S. 2007. Elevated carbon dioxide and ozone effects on peanut. II. Seed yield and quality. Crop Science. 47:1488-1497.
LEAF EXTRACELLULAR ASCORBTE IN RELATION TO 03 TOLERANCE IN TWO SOYBEAN CULTIVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, F., Burkey, K.O., Robinson, J., Booker, F.L. 2007. Leaf extracellular ascorbte in relation to 03 tolerance in two soybean cultivars. Environmental Pollution. 150:355-362
ELEVATED CARBON DIOXIDE AND OZONE EFFECTS IN PEANUT. I. GAS-EXCHANGE, BIOMASS, AND LEAF CHEMISTRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Pursley, W.A. 2007. Elevated carbon dioxide and ozone effects in peanut. I. Gas-exchange, biomass, and leaf chemistry. Crop Science. 47:1475-1487.
Plant nitrogen acquisition and interactions under elevated CO2- impact of endophytes and mycorrhizae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, X., Tu, C., Burton, M., Watson, D., Burkey, K.O., Hu, S. 2007. Plant nitrogen acquisition and interactions under elevated CO2- impact of endophytes and mycorrhizae. Global Change Biology. 13:1238-1249.
Photosynthetic Losses and Peroxidase Induction in Field-grown Soybean in Elevated Ground-level Ozone - (Abstract Only)
Morgan, P.B., Booker, F.L., Bernacchi, C.J., Burkey, K.O., Jones, A.M., Long, S.P. 2006. Photosynthetic Losses and Peroxidase Induction in Field-grown Soybean in Elevated Ground-level Ozone. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts.
SEASONAL PROFILES OF LEAF ASCORBIC ACID CONTENT AND REDOX STATE IN OZONE-SENSITIVE WILDFLOWERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Neufeld, H.S., Souza, L., Chappelka, A.H., Davison, A.W. 2006. Seasonal profiles of leaf ascorbic acid content and redox state in ozone-sensitive wildflowers. Environmental Pollution. 143 (3): 427-434.
VISIBLE FOLIAR INJURY CAUSED BY OZONE ALTERS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPAD METER READINGS AND CHLOROPHYLL CONCENTRATIONS IN CUTLEAF CONEFLOWER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neufeld, H.S., Chappelka, A.H., Somers, G.L., Burkey, K.O., Davison, A.W., Finkelstein, P.L. 2006. Visible foliar injury caused by ozone alters the relationship between spad meter readings and chlorophyll concentrations in cutleaf coneflower. Photosynthesis Research. 87 (3):281-287.
SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OZONE-INDUCED FOLIAR INJURY ON TALL MILKWEED (ASCLEPIAS EXLTATA) IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Souza, L., Neufeld, H., Chappelka, A.H., Burkey, K.O., Davison, A.W. 2006. Seasonal development of ozone-induced foliar injury on tall milkweed (asclepias exltata) in great smoky mountains national park. Environmental Pollution. 141 (1):175-183.
SENSITIVE AND RESISTANT LINES OF SNAPBEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) II. DAILY WATER USE. - (Abstract Only)
Fiscus, E.L., Flowers, M.D., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O. Sensitive and resistant lines of snapbean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) II. daily water use.American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting.
FUNCTIONAL ROLE OF ANTHOCYANINS IN HIGH-LIGHT WINTER LEAVES OF THE EVERGREEN HERB GALAX URCEOLATA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hughes, N.M., Neufeld, H., Burkey, K.O. 2005. Functional role of anthocyanins in high-light winter leaves of the evergreen herb galax urceolata. New Phytologist. 168: 575-587.
OZONE SENSITIVE AND RESISTANT LINES OF SNAP BEAN. I. PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE - (Abstract Only)
Flowers, M.D., Fiscus, E.L., Burkey, K.O., Booker, F.L. 2005. Ozone sensitive and resistant lines of snap bean. I. photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence. American Society of Plant Biologists.
CROP RESPONSES TO OZONE: UPTAKE, MODES OF ACTION AND GAS EXCHANGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiscus, E.L., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O. 2005. Crop responses to ozone: uptake, modes of action,carbon assimilation and partitioning. Plant Cell and Environment. 28:997-1011.
ASSESSMENT OF AMBIENT OZONE EFFECTS ON VEGETATION USING SNAP BEAN AS A BIO-INDICATOR SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Heagle, A.S., Miller, J.E., Fiscus, E.L. 2005. Assessment of ambient ozone effects on vegetation using snap bean as a bio-indicator species. Journal of Environmental Quality. 34(3):1081-1086.
PLANT AND MICROBIAL N ACQUISITION UNDER ELEVATED ATMOSPHEREIC CO2 IN TWO MESOCOSM EXPERIMENTS WITH ANNUAL GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, S., Wu, J., Burkey, K.O., Firestone, M.K. 2005. Plant and microbial n acquisition under elevated atmosphereic CO2 in two mesocosm experiments with annual grasses. Global Change Biology. 11(2):213-223.
OZONE EFFECTS ON SNAP BEAN PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND YIELD - (Abstract Only)
Flowers, M.D., Fiscus, E.L., Burkey, K.O., Booker, F.L. 2004. Ozone effects on snap bean photosynthesis and yield. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
DIFFERENTIAL RESPONSES OF G-PROTEIN ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA MUTANTS TO OZONE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Overmyer, K., and Jones, A.M. 2004. Differential responses of G-protein Arabidopsis thaliana mutants to ozone. New Phytologist 162:633-641.
FOLIAR INJURY CAUSED BY EXPOSURE TO OZONE REDUCES THE ABSORBANCE OF LIGHT IN LEAVES OF CUTLEAF CONEFLOWER (RUDBECKIA LACINIATA VAR. DIGITATA) - (Abstract Only)
Neufeld, H.S., Davison, A.W., Chappelka, A.H., Burkey, K.O., Finkelstein, P.L. 2004. Foliar injury caused by exposure to ozone reduces the absorbance of light in leaves of cutleaf coneflower (rudbeckia laciniata var. digitata). Southeastern Biology.
SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STAND STRUCTURE FOR CUTLEAF CONEFLOWER (RUDBECKIA LACINIATA) AT TWO SITES IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK: INFLUENCES ON OZONE UPTAKE - (Abstract Only)
Peoples, S., Neufeld, H.S., Finkelstein, P.L., Davison, A.W., Chappelka, A.H., Burkey, K.O. 2004. Seasonal development of stand structure for cutleaf coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) at two sites in Great Smoky Mountain National Park: influences on ozone uptake. Southeastern Biology.
GROWTH AND YIELD RESPONSES OF PHASEOLUS VULGARIS TO MIXTURES OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND OZONE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Heagle, A.S., Miller, J.E., Burkey, K.O., Eason, G., Pursley, W.A. 2002. Growth and yield responses of Phaseolus vulgaris to mixtures of carbon dioxide and ozone. Environmental Quality. 31(6):2008-2014.
FACTORS THAT AFFECT LEAF EXTRACELLULAR ASCORBIC ACID CONTENT AND REDOX STATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Eason, G., Fiscus, E.L. 2003. Factors that affect leaf extracellular ascorbic acid content and redox status. Physiologia Plantarum. 117(1):51-57.
OZONE TOLERANCE IN SNAP BEAN IS ASSOCIATED WITH ELEVATED ASCORBIC ACID IN THE LEAF APOPLAST - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Eason, G. 2001. Ozone tolerance in snap bean is associated with elevated ascorbic acid in the leaf apoplast. Physiologia Plantarum. 114(3):387-394.
ANTIOXIDANT METABOLITES LEVELS IN OZONE-SENSITIVE AND TOLERANT GENOTYPES OF SNAP BEANS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkey, K.O., Wei, C., Eason, G., Ghosh, P., Fenner, G.P. 2000. Antioxidant metabolites levels in ozone-sensitive and tolerant genotypes of snap beans. Physiologia Plantarum. 110(2):195-200
AMBIENT OZONE AND PLANT HEALTH - (Proceedings)
Krupa, S.V., Mcgrath, M.T., Andersen, C.P., Booker, F.L., Burkey, K.O., Chappelka, A., Chevone, B., Pell, E., Zilinskas, B. 2001. Ambient ozone and plant health. Plant Disease 85:4-17.
EFFECTS OF OZONE ON THE APOPLAST/CYTOPLASM PARTITIONING OF ASCORBIC ACID IN SNAP BEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IDENTIFICATION OF A NOVEL ISOFORM OF CHLOROPLAST COUPLING FACTOR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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