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

Effects of water treatment residuals and coal combustion byproduct amendments on properties of a sandy soil and impact on crop production – A pot experiment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Sajwan, K., Paramasivam, S. 2011. Effects of water treatment residuals and coal combustion byproduct amendments on properties of a sandy soil and impact on crop production – A pot experiment. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 2011:1-10.

Identification of factors most important for ammonia emission from fertilized soils for potato production using principle component analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, G.D., Li, Y.C., Migliaccio, K.W., Ouyang, Y., Alva, A.K. 2011. Identification of Factors Most Important for Ammonia Emission from Fertilized Soils for Potato Production Using Principle Component Analysis. Journal of Sustainable Watershed Science & Management. 1:21-30.

Carbon sequestration under irrigated switchgrass (Panicum Virgatum) production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Collins, H.P., Fransen, S., Smith, J.L. 2010. Carbon sequestration under irrigated switchgrass (panicum virgatum) production. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74:2049-2058.

Evaluation of Poultry Litter Amendment to Agricultural Soils: Leaching Losses and Partitioning of Trace Elements in Collard Greens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paramasivam, S., Richards, K.A., Alva, A.K., Sajwan, K.S., Afolabi, J., Richards, A.M. 2009. Evaluation of Poultry Litter Amendment to Agricultural Soils: Leaching Losses and Partitioning of Trace Elements in Collard Greens. Journal Of Water Air And Soil Pollution. 202: 229-243.

Mustard Seed Meal suppresses Weeds in Potato and Peppermint - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A. 2008. Mustard Seed Meal suppresses Weeds in Potato and Peppermint. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings.61:37.

EFFECTS OF VARIOUS PRE-PLANT AND IN-SEASON NITROGEN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR POTATOES ON PLANT AND SOIL NITROGEN STATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K. 2009. Effects of various pre-plant and in-season nitrogen management practices for potatoes on plant and soil nitrogen status. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 40: 649-659.

Exudation of mesotrione from potato roots injures neighboring plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A., Al-Khatib, K. 2008. Exudation of mesotrione from potato roots injures neighboring plants. Weed Science. 56: 852-855.

Control of Volunteer Potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Sweet Corn with Mesotrione Unaffected by Atrazine or Tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A., Collins, H.P., Alva, A.K. 2008. Control of Volunteer Potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Sweet Corn with Mesotrione Unaffected by Atrazine or Tillage. Weed Technology. 22:654-659.

Establishing Switchgrass for Biofuel and Forage During Seeding and Early Seedling Growth Stages - (Experiment Station)

(26-Jun-08)

Late Seedling Development and Winter Dormancy Management of Irrigated Switchgrass for Biofuel in the PNW - (Experiment Station)

(26-Jun-08)

Performance of Continuous CO2 Measurements in Soils: A Preliminary Assessment - (Abstract Only)

Stuebel, J., Collins, H.P., Perry, E.M., Elliott, T.V., Young, S.L., Pierce, F.J. 2008. Performance of Continuous CO2 Measurements in Soils: A Preliminary Assessment. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. Houston, TX Oct 4-9, 2008, on CD.

Biomass Production and Nutrient Removal by Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) under Irrigation - (Abstract Only)

Collins, H.P., Fransen, S., Hang, A., Boydston, R.A., Kruger, C. 2008. Biomass Production and Nutrient Removal by Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) under Irrigation. 2008 International Meetings, Houston, TX Oct 4-9, 2008, on CD.

Cover Crop, Amendment, and Tillage Effects on Decomposers, Nematodes, and Collembolans in An Organic Vegetable System - (Abstract Only)

Collins, D., Cogger, C., Kennedy, A., Forge, T., Collins, H.P., Bary, A., Maki, E. 2008. Cover Crop, Amendment, and Tillage Effects on Decomposers, Nematodes, and Collembolans in An Organic Vegetable System. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. 2008 International Meetings, Houston, TX Oct 4-9, 2008, on CD.

GRACEnet: Trace Gas Fluxes from Irrigated Soils Amended with Anaerobic Digested Dairy Manure - (Abstract Only)

Collins, H.P., Struebel, J., Fransen, S., Kruger, C., Chen, S. 2008. Gracenet: trace gas fluxes from irrigated soils amended with anaerobic digested dairy manure.. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts, 2008 International Meetings, Houston, TX. Oct 4-9, 2008. On CD.

Non-parasitic weeds - (Review Article)

Boydston, R. A. 2008. The Canon of Potato Science: 19. Non-parasitic Weeds. Potato Research 50:279-282. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11540-008-9075-4.

Managing deficit irrigation for potatoes - (Proceedings)

Alva, A.K., Collins, H.P., Boydston, R.A., Moore, A.D. 2008. Managing deficit irrigation for potatoes. International Crop Science Congress Proceedings. (On CD).

A Crop Simulation Model for Prediction of Yield and Fate of Nitrogen in Irrigated Potato Rotation Cropping System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Marcos, J., Stockle, C., Reddy, V., Timlin, D.J. 2010. A Crop Simulation Model for Prediction of Yield and Fate of Nitrogen in Irrigated Potato Rotation Cropping System. Journal of Crop Improvement. 24: 142-152.

Yellow Nutsedge Biology and Control in Potato Rotations - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A. 2008. Yellow Nutsedge Biology and Control in Potato Rotations. Proceedings 47th Washington State Potato Conference, pp 9-12.

Longspine Sandbur, Cenchrus longispinus - (Experiment Station)

Parker, R., Boydston, R.A. 2008. Longspine Sandbur, Cenchrus longispinus. PNW Regional Extension Publication 0353.

2008 Volunteer Potato Outlook - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A., Seymour, M.D. 2008. 2008 volunteer potato outlook. Potato Progress. 8:6.

Mustard (Sinapis alba) Seed Meal Suppresses Weeds in Container Grown Ornamentals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A., Vaughn, S.F., Anderson, T.L. 2008. Mustard (Sinapis alba) Seed Meal Suppresses Weeds in Container Grown Ornamentals. HortScience. 43:800-803.

Weed Research in Alfalfa Seed Production 2007 - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A. 2008. Weed Research in Alfalfa Seed Production 2007. Proceedings 2008 Winter Alfalfa Seed School Conference. Reno, NV. Pp.47-60.

Yellow Nutsedge control in Potato with Imazosulfuron - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Felix, J. 2008. Yellow Nutsedge control in Potato with Imazosulfuron. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings. 61:6.

Activity, Density, and Weed Seed Predation Potential of Ground Beetles in Annual Row Crops of the Pacific Northwest - (Proceedings)

Peachey, E., Greco, A., Green, J., Boydston, R.A. 2008. Activity, Density, and Weed Seed Predation Potential of Ground Beetles in Annual Row Crops of the Pacific Northwest. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings. 61:9. 2008.

Efficacy of Topramezone and Tembotrione Herbicides in Sweet Corn: Effect of Atrazine Rate, Adjuvants, and Timing - (Proceedings)

Peachey, E., Williams, M., Boydston, R.A. 2008. Efficacy of Topramezone and Tembotrione Herbicides in Sweet Corn: Effect of Atrazine Rate, Adjuvants, and Timing. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings. 61:36.

Weed Research in Mint - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Baker, R. 2007. Weed Research in Mint. Proceedings of the Washington Mint Growers Winter Conference. December 2007. Pg 51-54.

Interactions between population density of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, and herbicide rate for suppression of solanaceous weeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Metzger, C., Boydston, R.A., Ferguson, H., Williams, M., Zack, R., Walsh, D. 2008. Interactions between population density of the Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata, and herbicide rate for suppression of solanaceous weeds. Journal of Insect Science 8:38. Available: http://www.insectscience.org/papers/2008/.

Greenhouse Trace Gas Fluxes from an Irrigated Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) - Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Haile-Mariam S., H.P. Collins, and S.S. Higgins. 2008. Greenhouse Gas Fluxes from an Irrigated Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) - Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Rotation. J. Environ. 37:759-771.

Setpoints for Potato Irrigation using Real-time Continuous Monitoring of Soil Water Content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K. 2008. Set points for potato irrigation using real-time continuous monitoring of soil water content in soil profile. J. Crop Improvement. 21:117-137.

Control strategies for yellow nutsedge and nightshade - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R. A. Control strategies for Nutsedge and Nightshade. 57th Annual Washington State Weed Conference. Conference abstracts. pp. 21. 2007.

Growing cover crops to improve carbon sequestration - (Abstract Only)

Wang, Q., Li, Y., Alva, A.K. 2008. Growing cover crops to improve carbon sequestration. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Evaluation of Emission of Greenhouse Gases from Soils Amended with Sewage Sludge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paramasivam, S., Fortenberry, G.Z., Julius, A., Sajwan, K.S., Alva, A.K. 2008. Evaluation of Emission of Greenhouse Gases from Soils Amended with Sewage Sludge. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Vol 43:178-185.

A Cost Effective Method to Measure Ammonia Volatilization - (Abstract Only)

Paramasivam, S., Jones, L., Alva, A.K., Jayaraman, K. 2007. A cost effective method to measure ammonia volatilization. American Society of Agronomy Meetings 2007.

Ammonia Losses from Surface-Applied Poultry Liter and Swine Manure - (Abstract Only)

Jones, L., Wilson, T., Paramasivam, S., Alva, A.K., Jayaraman, K., Luma, K. 2007. Ammonia Losses from Surface-Applied Poultry Liter and Swine Manure. American Society of Agronomy Meetings 2007.

Emission Potentials and Capacities of Sediments along Lower Savannah River for Greenhouse Gases - (Abstract Only)

Luma, K., Paramasivam, S., Jayaraman, K., Afolabi, B., Sajwan, K.S., Alva, A.K. 2007. Emission Potentials and Capacities of Sediments along Lower Savannah River for Greenhouse Gases. American Society of Agronomy Meetings 2007.

Transformations of Nitrogen from Biofuel Byproducts and Animal Manures Amended to a Sandy Soil - (Abstract Only)

Moore, A.D., Alva, A.K., Collins, H.P., Boydston, R.A. 2007. Transformations of Nitrogen from Biofuel Byproducts and Animal Manures Amended to a Sandy Soil. American Society of Agronomy Meetings 2007.

Nitrogen Recovery and Potato Tuber Yield Response to Various in-Season Nitrogen Sources for Organic Production. - (Abstract Only)

Moore, A.D., Alva, A.K. 2007. Nitrogen Recovery and Potato Tuber Yield Response to Various in-Season Nitrogen Sources for Organic Production. . American Society of Agronomy Meetings 2007.

Hairy nightshade presence undermining some nematode-resistant potato - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R. H. Mojtahedi, and C. Brown. 2007. Hairy nightshade presence undermining some nematode-resistant potato lines. Potato Country Pg. 15. Nov. 2007.

Response of weeds and ornamental plants to potting soil amended with dried distillers grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A., Vaughn, S.F., Collins, H.P. 2008. Response of weeds and ornamental plants to potting soil amended with dried distillers grains. HortScience. 43:191-195.

Fractionation of soil organic matter following long-term laboratory incubation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Haile-Mariam, S., H.P. Collins, S.E. Wright, and E.A. Paul. 2008. Fractionation of soil organic matter following long-term laboratory incubation. Soil. Sci. Soc. Am. J. 72:370-378.

Effect of mustard seed meal on early weed emergence in peppermint and potato - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R., A. McGuire, S. Vaughn, and H. Collins. Effect of mustard seed meal on early weed emergence in peppermint and potato in Sustaining the Pacific Northwest - Food, Farm, & Natural Resource Systems, Newsletter, CSNAR, Washington State University Extension. 5(2):4-6. 2007.

Advances in nitrogen fertigation of citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Mattos, D., Quaggio, J.A. 2008. Advances in nitrogen fertigation of citrus. Journal of Crop Improvement. 22:121-146.

Moisture Quotients for Ammonia Volatilization from Four Soils in Potato Production Regions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, G., Y.C. Li, and A.K. Alva. 2007. Moisture quotients for ammonia volatilization from four soils in Potato production regions. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 183:115-127.

Effect of hairy nightshade (Solanum sarrachoides) presence on nematode, disease, and insect pests of potato. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A., Mojtahedi, H., Crosslin, J., Brown, C.R., Anderson, T.L. 2008. Effect of hairy nightshade (Solanum sarrachoides) presence on nematode, disease, and insect pests of potato. Weed Science. 56: 151-154.

Conversion of Semi-Arid Shrub-Steppe Lands to Irrigated Crop Production: Spatial Variability of Soil Properties. - (Abstract Only)

Collins, H.P., Pierce, F., Moore, A.D., Perry, E.M., Andrade-Sanchez, P., Alva, A.K. 2007. Conversion of Semi-Arid Shrub-Steppe Lands to Irrigated Crop Production: Spatial Variability of Soil Properties. American Society Agronomy Abstracts, 2007 International Meetings, New Orleans, LA, Nov 4-8, 2007, on CD, © Copyright 2007, ASA-CSSA-SSSA.I

Carbon Sequestration under Irrigated Switchgrass Production - (Abstract Only)

Collins, H.P., Fransen, S., Smith, J.L. 2007. Carbon Sequestration under Irrigated Switchgrass Production. American Society Agronomy Abstracts, 2007 International Meetings, New Orleans, LA, Nov 4-8, 2007, on CD, © Copyright 2007, ASA-CSSA-SSSA.I

Role of Fly Ash and Organic Soil Amendments on Potato Tuber Yield and Mineral Contents - (Proceedings)

Alva, A.K., Sajwan, K., Paramasivam, S. 2007. Role of Fly Ash and Organic Soil Amendments on Potato Tuber Yield and Mineral Contents. International Symposium on Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements Proceedings. In Zhu, Y. et. al. (Eds.). Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements: Environmental Protection, Remediation and Human Health. Tsinghua Univ. Press. Beijing, China. p 346-347.

Hairy Nightshade Undermines Resistance of Potato Breeding Lines to Columbia Root-Knot Nematode - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R. A., H. Mojtahedi, C. R. Brown, T. L. Anderson, and E. Riga. Hairy nightshade undermines resistance of potato breeding lines to Columbia root-knot nematode. Amer. J. Potato Res. 84:245-251. 2007.

Switchgrass Production in Washington – Part II of Biofuel Feedstocks in Washington - (Popular Publication)

Collins H.P., Boydston,R.A., Fransen S., Hang A.N. 2007. Switchgrass Production in Washington – Part II of Biofuel Feedstocks in Washington. Pacific Northwest Sustainable Agriculture Newsletter. ARIS 213741

Puncturevine, Tribulus terrestris PNW0133 - (Experiment Station)

Parker, R., Boydston, R.A. 2007. Puncturevine, Tribulus terrestris PNW0133. Experiment Station Bulletins.Pacific Northwest Extension Publication, Washington State University. 4 pp. 2007.

Monitoring Soil and Petiole Nitrogen for Potato Nitrogen Management - (Abstract Only)

Alva, A.K. 2007. Monitoring Soil and Petiole Nitrogen for Potato Nitrogen Management. International Symposium on Soil and Plant Analysis. Budapest, Hugary, June 9-15, 2007. p 10.

Integrated Weed Management in Mint - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2007. Integrated Weed Management in Mint. Washington Mint Drops. Pg 1, Spring 2007.

WATER MANAGEMENT AND WATER UPTAKE EFFICIENCY BY POTATOES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K. 2008. Water management and water uptake efficiency by potatoes. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 54:53-68.

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) and Weed Response to Postemergence Applied Halosulfuron, Rimsulfuron, and EPTC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A. 2007. Potato (Solanum tuberosum) and Weed Response to Postemergence Applied Halosulfuron, Rimsulfuron, and EPTC. Weed Technology. 21:465-469.

TEMPERATURE QUOTIENTS OF AMMONIA EMISSION OF DIFFERENT NITROGEN SOURCES APPLIED TO FOUR AGRICULTURAL SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, G., Y Li, and A.K. Alva. 2007. Temperature quotients of ammonia emission of different nitrogen sources applied to four agricultural soils. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 71:1482-1489.

Preemergence carfentrazone injury to vegetable and root crops - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R. A. Preemergence carfentrazone injury to vegetable and root crops. Proceedings of the Western Society of Weed Science 60:58. 2007.

Broadleaf weed control in lima beans. - (Research Notes)

Boydston RA. 2007. Broadleaf weed control in lima beans. Western Society of Weed Science Research Reports. Pg. 36-37.

Prickly lettuce control in alfalfa seed production. - (Research Notes)

Boydston, R.A. and Walsh, D. 2007. Prickly lettuce control in alfalfa seed production. Western Society of Weed Science Research Reports. Pg 70.

KSU12800; A new herbicide for vineyards and orchards - (Proceedings)

Kadir, S., K. Al-Khatib, R. A. Boydston, T. Lanini, and T. Miller. KSU12800; A new herbicide for vineyards and orchards. Proceedings of the Western Society of Weed Science 60:14-115. 2007.

Effects of Surface Fire on Litter Decomposition and occurance of microfungi in a Cymbopogon polyneuros Dominated Grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kumar, K.S., Sajwan, K.S., Alva, A.K., Manian, S. 2007. Effects of Surface Fire on Litter Decomposition and occurance of microfungi in a Cymbopogon polyneuros Dominated Grassland. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 53: 205-219, 2007.

Perennial Warm-Season Grasses for Biofuels - (Proceedings)

Fransen, S., Collins, H.P., Boydston, R.A. 2006. Perennial Warm-Season Grasses for Biofuels. Proceedings of Forage and Grassland Conference. Reno, NV. PP 147-153.

Effect of hairy nightshade (Solanum sarrachoides) presence on potato nematode, disease, and insect problems - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R., H. Mojtahedi, J. Crosslin, C. Brown, and T. Anderson. 2007. Effect of hairy nightshade (Solanum sarrachoides) on potato nematode, insect, and disease problems. WSSA Abstracts, 2007 Meeting of WSSA. Vol 47, #239. http://www.wssa.net/

Temperature Quotients of Ammonia Emission for Different Nitrogen Sources Applied to Four Agricultural Soils - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Li, Y., Alva, A.K. 2006. Temperature Quotients of Ammonia Emission for Different Nitrogen Sources Applied to Four Agricultural Soils. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.

Weed Research in Mint - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A. and Baker, R. 2006. Weed Research in Mint. Proceedings of the Washington Mint Growers Winter Conference. December 2006. Pg 21-42.

Using Mustard Seed Meal and Cover Crops for Weed Control - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R.A. 2006. Using Mustard Seed Meal and Cover Crops for Weed Control. 56th Annual Washington State Weed Conference. Conference Abstracts. pp. 23.

HIGH WATER REGIME CAN REDUCE AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION FROM SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, G.D., Li, Y.C., Alva, A.K. 2007. High water regime can reduce ammonia volatilization from soils. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 38: 1203-1220.

Biofuel Feedstocks in Washington - (Popular Publication)

Collins H.P., Boydston, R.A., Fransen, S., Hang A.N. 2006. Biofuel Feedstocks in Washington. In Sustaining the Pacific Northwest - Food, Farm, & Natural Resource Systems, Newsletter, CSNAR, Washington State University Extension. Vol 4,3:1-4.

Growth of switchgrass as biofuel in the Pacific Northwest - (Proceedings)

Steve Fransen, Harold P. Collins and Rick A. Boydston. 2006. Growth of switchgrass as biofuel in the Pacific Northwest. Pp 2-3. Proceedings of the 5th Eastern Native Grass Symposium, Harrisburg, PA October 10-13, 2006.

Trace Gas Fluxes from an Irrigated Sandy Soil under Vegetable Cropping Systems in Eastern Washington - (Abstract Only)

American Society Agronomy Abstracts, 2006 International Meetings, Indianapolis, IN Nov 12-16, 2006, on CD, © Copyright 2006, ASA-CSSA-SSSA

Reduced Tillage in a Three Year Potato Rotation - (Abstract Only)

American Society Agronomy Abstracts, 2006 International Meetings, Indianapolis, IN Nov 12-16, 2006, on CD, © Copyright 2006, ASA-CSSA-SSSA

Water Use Efficiency and Nutrition Management of Winter Canola - (Abstract Only)

American Society of Agronomy Abstracts, 2006 International Meetings, Indianapolis, IN Nov 12-16, 2006, on CD, © Copyright 2006, ASA-CSSA-SSSA.

SUSTAINABLE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT IN SANDY SOILS - FATE AND TRANSPORT OF NUTRIENTS FROM ANIMAL MANURE VERSES INORGANIC SOURCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K. 2006. Sustainable nutrient management in sandy soils - fate and transport of nutrients from animal manure verses inorganic sources. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. Vol 28: 139-155. 2006.

USE OF 15N ISOTOPIC TECHNIQUES TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL OF A MUSTARD COVER CROP TO CYCLE N TO POTATOES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Collins, H.P., Delgado, J.A., Alva, A.K., Follett, R.F. 2007. Use of 15n isotopic techniques to estimate nitrogen cycling from a mustard cover crop to potatoes. Agronomy Journal. 99: 27-35, 2007.

Response of 'Ranger Russet' Potato Cultivar to Different Soil Water Regimes and Nitrogen Management - (Abstract Only)

Alva, A.K. 2006. Response of 'Ranger Russet' Potato Cultivar to Different Soil Water Regimes and Nitrogen Management. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. October 2006. On CD.

SOIL CARBON POOLS AND FLUXES FOLLOWING LAND CONVERSION IN A SEMI-ARID SHRUB-STEPPE ECOSYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cochran, R.L., Collins, H.P., Kennedy, A.C., Bezdicek, D.F. 2006. Soil carbon pools and fluxes following land conversion in a semi-arid shrub-steppe ecosystem. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 43:479-489.

ELEMENTAL UPTAKE BY SORGHUM SUDAN GRASS FROM A FLUE GAS DESULPHURIZATION WASTE AMENDED SOIL - (Abstract Only)

Sajwan, K.S., Smith, A., Jenkins, A., Paramasivam, S., Stidum, E., Fortenberry, G., Alva, A.K. 2006. Elemental uptake by sorghum sudan grass from a flue gas desulphurization waste amended soil. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting. (On CD)

Flumioxazin: A new tool for hairy nightshade control in potato production. - (Abstract Only)

R. A. Boydston and P. J. S. Hutchinson. Flumioxazin: A new tool for hairy nightshade control in potato production. Abstracts of the Sixth World Potato Congress, Boise, ID. www.potatocongress.org.

Performance of arugula (Eruca sativa) as a green manure and trap crop for fungal pathogens and parasitic nematode suppression in potato - (Abstract Only)

Riga, E., Pierce, F., Collins, H.P. 2006. Performance of arugula (Eruca sativa) as a green manure and trap crop for fungal pathogens and parasitic nematode suppression in potato. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 96:S97.

POTASSIUM MANAGEMENT FOR OPTIMIZING CITRUS PRODUCTION AND QUALITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Mattos, Jr, D., Paramasivam, S., Patil, B., Dou, H., Sajwan, K.S. 2006. Potassium management for optimizing citrus production and quality. International Journal of Fruit Science. 6: 3-43, 2006.

SET POINTS FOR SCHEDULING POTATO IRRIGATION USING CAPACITANCE PROBES - (Abstract Only)

Alva, A.K. 2006. Set points for scheduling potato irrigation using capacitance probes. World Congress of Soil Science. On CD.

FREEZING BEHAVIOR OF POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM), CULTIVAR 'RUSSET BURBANK' TUBERS IN SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A., Seymour, M.D., Brown, C.R., Alva, A.K. 2006. Freezing behavior of potato (solanum tuberosum), cultivar 'russet burbank' tubers in soil. American Journal of Potato Research. 83: 305-315. 2006.

Applying Pesticides in Potato Health Management, ed. D. Johnson. APS Press - (Book / Chapter)

Hamm, P., Boydston, R.A., Hoy, C.W., Stevenson, W.R., Hutchinson, P. 2007. Applying Pesticides in Potato Health Management, ed. D. Johnson. APS Press. Potato Health Mangement 2nd Edition APS Series. Chapter 13, Pg 113-122.

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT RATES OF FLY ASH AND SEWAGE SLUDGE MIXTURE AMENDMENTS ON CATION AVAILABILITY AND THEIR LEACHABILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sajwan, K.S., S. Paramasivam, A.K. Alva. 2007. Effects of different rates of fly ash and sewage sludge mixture amendments on cation availability and their leachability. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A 42:1155-1160. 2007.

VERIFICATION MONITORING OF NITROGEN AND IRRIGATION BMPS FOR HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND CROP SIMULATION MODELS AS AIDS TO DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM - (Proceedings)

Alva, A.K. 2006. Verification monitoring of nitrogen and irrigation bmps for horticultural crops and crop simulation models as aids to decision support system. Proceedings of the Fifth International Symposium on the Agricultural Environment, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. Sep 4-7, 2006.

Managing Pesticide Resistance in Potato Health Management, ed. D. Johnson. APS Press - (Book / Chapter)

Hamm, P. C. W. Hoy, P. J. S. Hutchinson, W. R. Stevenson, R. A. Boydston, J. 2007. M. Alvarez, A. Alyokhin, G. Boiteau, G. Dively, N. Gudmenstad, and W. Kirk. Managing Pesticide Resistance Chapter in Potato Health Management. Ed. D. Johnson. APS press. Chapter 14, Pg 123-131.

DIFFERENCES IN THE TEMPERATURE QUOTIENTS OF AMMONIA EMISSION ON THE FERTILIZED SOILS FROM FLORIDA AND WASHINGTON - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Li, Y., Alva, A.K. 2006. Differences in the temperature quotients of ammonia emission on the fertilized soils from Florida and Washington. World Congress of Soil Science.

NITROGEN TRANSFORMATION FROM THREE ORGANIC AMENDMENTS IN A SANDY SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Paramasivam, S., Sajwan, K.S. 2006. Nitrogen transformation from three organic amendments in a sandy soil. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 52: 1-11, 2006.

FLY-ASH ORGANIC BYPRODUCT MIXTURE AS SOIL AMENDMENTS - (Book / Chapter)

Sajwan, K.S., Paramasivam, S., Alva, A.K., Sahi, S.V. 2006. Fly-ash organic byproduct mixture as soil amendments. In: Twardowsaka, I., H.E. Allen, and M.H. Haggblom (ed.) Viable Methods of Soil and Water Pollution Monitoring, Protection, and Remediation. NATO Earth and Environmental Sciences Book Series, Springer Publishers, Netherlands. Pg 387-399.

NITROGEN BEST MANAGMENT PRACTICE FOR CITRUS TREES: II. NITROGEN FATE, TRANSPORT, AND COMPONENTS OF N BUDGET - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Paramasivam, S., Fares, A., Obreza, T.A., Schumann, A.W. 2006. Nitrogen best managment practice for citrus trees: ii. nitrogen fate, transport, and components of n budget. Scientia Horticultureae. 109:223-233.

VOLUNTEER POTATO MANAGEMENT AND OUTLOOK FOR 2006 - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2006. Volunteer potato management and outlook for 2006. Potato Progress. 6(1):3-6.

GROWERS WARNED OF THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTROLLING HAIRY NIGHTSHADE. - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2006. Growers warned of the importance of controlling hairy nightshade.. Potato Country USA. March 2006 pp. 4-5.

POTATO DISEASE, NEMATODE, AND INSECT PROBLEMS WORSENED BY HAIRY NIGHTSHADE. - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A. 2006. Potato disease, nematode, and insect problems worsened by hairy nightshade.. Proceedings 45th Washington State Potato Conference, pp 1-4.

VOLUNTEER POTATO MANAGEMENT FOR 2006 - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2006. Volunteer potato management for 2006. Potato Country USA. Pp 10-11.

Strengths and Weaknesses of Two New Potato Herbicides - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2006. Strengths and Weaknesses of Two New Potato Herbicides. Potato Country USA. July-August pp 4-5.

Managing Weeds in Potato Health Management, ed. D. Johnson. APS Press - (Book / Chapter)

Boydston, R. A., P. J. S. Hutchinson, and R. Bellinder. Weed management. Chapter 22 in Potato Health Management. Pages 223-233. Ed. D. Johnson. APS press. 2007.

FLY ASH ORGANIC BYPRODUCT MIXTURE AS SOIL AMENDMENTS - (Book / Chapter)

Sajwan, K.S., Paramasivam, S., Alva, A.K., Sahi, S.V. 2006. Fly ash organic byproduct mixture as soil amendments. In: Viable Methods of Soil and Water Pollution Monitoring, Protection and Remediation. I.Twardowska, H.E. Allen, and M.M. Haggblom, eds. NATO Science Series Book, Springer Publishers, Netherlands.

EVALUATION OF GREENHOUSE GASES EMISSION FROM SOILS AMENDED WITH SEWAGE SLUDGE - (Abstract Only)

Paramasivam, S., Sajwan, K.S., Forenberry, G., Stidum, E., Robinson, L., Moses, A., Alva, A.K., Fares, A. 2006. Evaluation of greenhouse gases emission from soils amended with sewage sludge. World Congress of Soil Science.

WEED RESEARCH IN MINT - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Baker, R. 2005. Weed research in mint. Proceedings of the Washington Mint Growers Winter Conference. December 2005. Pg. 17-37.

MUSTARD: MORE THAN JUST A CONDIMENT. - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A., Mcquire, A., Riga, E. 2006. Mustard: more than just a condiment. Top Crop Management. February 2006. Pp. 8-10.

CROP RESPONSE TO CARFENTRAZONE APPLIED PREEMERGENCE - (Research Notes)

Boydston, R.A., Parker, R. 2006. Crop response to carfentrazone applied preemergence. Western Society of Weed Science Research Reports. Pp. 41-42.

VOLUNTEER POTATO CONTROL IN SWEET CORN WITH ATRAZINE AND MESOTRIONE COMBINATIONS. - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R.A., Spellman, D.E. 2006. Volunteer potato control in sweet corn with atrazine and mesotrione combinations. Proc. Western Soc. of Weed Sci. 59:71.

EVALUATION OF HALOSULFURON APPLIED POSTEMERGENCE ALONE AND IN COMBINATION WITH RIMSULFURON FOR WEED CONTROL IN POTATO. - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R.A. 2006. Evaluation of halosulfuron applied postemergence alone and in combination with rimsulfuron for weed control in potato. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 46:63.

WEED RESEARCH - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Baker, R. 2006. Weed research. Mint Industry Research Council 2005 Research Reports. Pp. 23.

EMERGING WEED PROBLEMS IN MINT - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2005. Emerging weed problems in mint. Washington Mint Drops. Washington Mint Growers Association, p. 1-2, Fall 2005.

INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT IN VEGETABLE CROPS - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Williams, M. 2005. Integrated weed management in vegetable crops. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Meetings, Pasco, WA, p. 1-4. http://www.pnva.org.

COAL COMBUSTION PRODUCTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES - (Book / Chapter)

Sajwan, K.S., Twardwoska, I., Punshon, T., Alva, A.K. 2006. Coal combustion products and environmental issues. Book Chapter. Springer Science and Business, Inc., New York, NY. p 241.

CALIBRATION OF A POTATO GROWTH MODEL FOR PREDICTION OF NITROGEN DYNAMICS IN POTATO SYSTEMS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - (Abstract Only)

Marcos, J., Stockle, C., Alva, A.K., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2005. Calibration of a potato growth model for prediction of nitrogen dynamics in potato systems in the pacific northwest. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. (On CD)

HERBICIDES-WEEDS: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT IN POTATO CROPPING SYSTEMS - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A., Hutchinson, P.J. 2005. Herbicides-weeds: a practical approach to resistance management in potato cropping systems. Pesticide Resistance Management for Potato Growers Publication Series: National Potato Council, Washington, DC, p. 2.

EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLIED PLANT ELICITORS ON MICROBIAL AND NEMATODE POPULATIONS IN THE ROOT ZONE OF POTATO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Collins, H.P., Navarre, D.A., Riga, E., Pierce, F.J. 2006. Effect of foliar applied plant elicitors on microbial and nematode populations in the root zone of potato. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 37:1747-1759.

WEEDS - (Book / Chapter)

Boydston, R.A. 2005. Weeds. In Integrated Pest Management for Potatoes in the Western United States, 2nd Edition, ed. L. Strand. Western Regional Extension Publication 011. R.A. Boydston, Technical Coordinator for Weeds chapter.

DIMETHENAMID-P: EFFICACY AND POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM) VARIETY TOLERANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hutchinson, P., Ransom, C., Boydston, R.A., Beutler, B. 2005. Dimethenamid-p: efficacy and potato (solanum tuberosum) variety tolerance. Weed Technology. 19:966-971.

CAN POTATOES WITHSTAND DISPOSAL RATES OF SOIL AMENDMENTS? - (Abstract Only)

Alva, A.K., Sajwan, K., Paramasivam, S. 2005. Can potatoes withstand disposal rates of soil amendments?. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. On CD.

NITROGEN MINERALIZATION FROM DIFFERENT CROP RESIDUES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST IRRIGATED POTATO CROPPING SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Collins, H.P., Boge, W.L., Boydston, R.A. 2005. Nitrogen mineralization from different crop residues in the pacific northwest irrigated potato cropping systems. Journal of Vegetable Science. Vol 11: 47-59. 2005.

ROLE OF FERTIGATION IN HORTICULTURAL CROPS: CITRUS - (Proceedings)

(01-Jul-05)

NITROGEN BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR CITRUS TREES: I. FRUIT YIELD, QUALITY, AND LEAF NUTRITIONAL STATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Paramasivam, S., Obreza, T.A., Schumann, A.W. 2005. Nitrogen best management practice for citrus trees: i. fruit yield, quality, and leaf nutritional status. Scientia Horticultureae. 107:233-244.

LOW FIELD CAPACITY BOOSTS AMMONIA VOLATILIZATIONS FROM FERTILIZERS ON DIFFERENT SOILS IN WASHINGTON AND FLORIDA - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Li, Y., Alva, A.K. 2005. Low field capacity boosts ammonia volatilizations from fertilizers on different soils in washington and florida. Plant Nutrition Colloquium Proceedings. (On CD)

SPATIAL AND SEASONAL PATTERNS OF C AND N MINERALIZATION IN AN IRRIGATED POTATO ROTATION - (Abstract Only)

Collins, H.P., Riga, E., Pierce, F. 2005. Spatial and seasonal patterns of c and n mineralization in an irrigated potato rotation. Agronomy Abstracts. On CD.

LOW SOIL-WATER LEVEL BOOSTS AMMONIA VOLATILIZATION FROM FERTILIZERS - (Proceedings)

Liu, G., Li, Y.C., Alva, A.K. 2005. Low soil-water level boosts ammonia volatilization from fertilizers. Plant Nutrition Colloquium Proceedings. On CD.

CALIBRATION OF A POTATO GROWTH MODEL FOR PREDICTION OF NITROGEN DYNAMICS IN POTATO SYSTEMS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - (Abstract Only)

Marcos, J., Stockle, C., Alva, A.K., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2005. Calibration of a potato growth model for prediction of nitrogen dynamics in potato systems in the pacific northwest. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. On CD.

CAN POTATOES WITHSTAND DISPOSAL RATES OF SOIL AMENDMENTS? - (Abstract Only)

Alva, A.K., Sajwan, K., Paramasivam, S. 2005. Can potatoes withstand disposal rates of soil amendments?. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. On CD. 2005

EFFECTS OF MOISTURE, NITROGEN SOURCE AND TEMPERATURE ON AMMONIA EMISSION FROM FLORIDA AND WASHINGTON SOILS-GROWN POTATOES - (Abstract Only)

Liu, G., Li, Y., Alva, A.K. 2005. Effects of moisture, nitrogen source and temperature on ammonia emission from florida and washington soils-grown potatoes. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. On CD.

LEACHING LOSSES OF TRACE ELEMENTS FROM SOILS AMENDED WITH POULTRY LITTER AND FLY ASH - (Abstract Only)

Paramasivam, S., Richards, K., Cooper, A., Sajwan, K., Alva, A.K. 2005. Leaching losses of trace elements from soils amended with poultry litter and fly ash. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. On CD.

RELEASE PATTERN OF SELECTED NUTRIENT ELEMENTS IN SOILS AMENDED WITH POULTRY LITTER AND FLY ASH - (Abstract Only)

Sajwan, K., Richards, A., Butterbaugh, T., Potts, M., Paramasivam, S., Alva, A.K. 2005. Release pattern of selected nutrient elements in soils amended with poultry litter and fly ash. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. On CD.

REDUCED TILLAGE IN A THREE YEAR POTATO ROTATION - (Proceedings)

Collins, H.P., Boydston, R.A., Alva, A.K., Pierce, F., Hamm, P. 2005. Reduced tillage in a three year potato rotation. Proceedings Washington State Potato Conference. Vol 44: 13-26, 2005.

OPTIMIZING IRRIGATION SCHEDULING TO MINIMIZE LEACHING LOSSES BY USING CAPACITANCE PROBES - (Abstract Only)

Alva, A.K. 2006. Optimizing irrigation scheduling to minimize leaching losses by using capacitance probes. American Water Resources Association Summer Specialty Conference. On CD.

NITROGEN MANAGEMENT FOR RANGER RUSSET AND UMATILLA RUSSET IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN - (Popular Publication)

Alva, A.K. 2005. Nitrogen management for Ranger Russet and Umatilla Russet in the Columbia Basin. Potato Progress. Volume V(5):1-5.

VOLUNTEER POTATO MANAGEMENT IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST ROTATION CROPS - (Other)

Steiner, C.M., Newberry, G., Boydston, R.A., Yenish, J., Thornton, R. 2005. Volunteer potato management in the Pacific Northwest rotation crops. Washington State Extension Publications, EB1993, p 12.

WEED MANAGEMENT AND HERBICIDE PERFORMANCE DURING DROUGHT CONDITIONS - (Other)

Parker, R., Boydston, R.A. 2005. Weed management and herbicide performance during drought conditions. Washington State University Website Extension Bulletin. 2 pp.

ORGANIC AMENDMENTS TO IMPROVE SOIL PRODUCTIVITY AND NUTRIENT CYCLING - (Proceedings)

Paramasivam, S., Sajwan, K.S., Alva, A.K. 2005. Organic amendments to improve soil productivity and nutrient cycling. 15th International Plant Nutrition Colloquium Proceedings, Beijing, China, Sept 14-19, 2005, p. 1090-1091. (And on CD).

TIMING OF DORMANT HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2005. Timing of dormant herbicide applications. Washington Mint Drops, Spring 2005, p. 4.

VOLUNTEER POTATO OUTLOOK FOR 2005 - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A., Pierce, F., Spellman, D.E. 2005. Volunteer potato outlook for 2005. Potato Progress. 5(4):1-3.

POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM) VARIETY TOLERANCE TO FLUMIOXAMIN AND SULFENTRAZONE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hutchinson, P.J., Boydston, R.A., Ransom, C.V., Tonks, D.J., Beutler, B.R. 2005. Potato (solanum tuberosum) variety tolerance to flumioxamin and sulfentrazone in the pacific northwest. Weed Technology. 19:683-696.

NEW HERBICIDES FOR WEED MANAGEMENT IN POTATO PRODUCTION - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Hutchinson, P.J., Ransom, C. 2005. New herbicides for weed management in potato production. Proceedings 44th Washington State Potato Conference. Pg. 1-3. 2005

NEW HERBICIDES FOR WEED MANAGEMENT IN POTATO PRODUCTION - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A., Hutchinson, P.J., Ransom, C. 2005. New herbicides for weed management in potato production. Potato Progress. 5:1-2.

CHEMICAL ASSOCIATION OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN SOILS AMENDED WITH BIOSOLIDS: COMPARISON OF TWO BIOSOLIDS - (Book / Chapter)

Sajwan, K.S., Paramasivam, S., Alva, A.K., Afolabi, J. 2005. Chemical association of trace elements in soils amended with biosolids: Comparison of two biosolids, p. 151-162. In M.N.V. Prasad, K.S. Sajwan, and R. Naidu, (eds). Trace Elements in the Environment, Francis and Taylor Pubishers, Boca Raton, FL.

WEED MANAGEMENT IN POTATOES WITH SPARTAN HERBICIDE - (Other)

Hutchinson, P.J., Boydston, R.A., Ransom, C. 2005. Weed management in potatoes with spartan herbicide. Pacific Northwest Extension Bulletin. 577:6.

WEED RESEARCH - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Baker, R. 2005. Weed research. Mint Industry Research Council 2004 Research Reports, Las Vegas, NV. p. 21.

THE EFFECT OF GREEN MANURES ON MELOIDOGYNE CHITWOODI AND PARATRICHODORUS ALLIUS, ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT NEMATODES OF POTATOES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST OF U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riga, E., Collins, H.P. 2005. The effect of green manures on meloidogyne chitwoodi and paratrichodorus allius, economically important nematodes of potatoes in the pacific northwest of u.s.a.. Agroindustria Rivista Quadrimestrale. 3:321-322.

VOLUNTEER POTATO CONTROL IN ONION USING FLUROXYPYR - (Abstract Only)

Oman, C., Nissen, S.J., Westra, P., Ransom, C., Boydston, R.A., Williams, M., Thompson, W. 2004. Volunteer potato control in onion using fluroxypyr. 2004 National Allium Research Conference, Grand Junction, CO., Dec. 2004.

MANAGING WILD PROSO MILLET AND VOLUNTEER POTATOES IN SWEET CORN - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Spellman, D.E., Williams, M. 2004. Managing wild proso millet and volunteer potatoes in sweet corn. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Proceedings, Pasco, WA. pp 35-41.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COLORADO POTATO BEETLE (LEPTINOTARSA DECEMLINEATA SAY COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) AND PROMETRYN DOSE FOR VOLUNTEER POTATO SUPPRESSION (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM L. CV. RUSSET BURBANK) - (Abstract Only)

Metzger, C., Waters, T., Ferguson, H., Walsh, D., Boydston, R.A. 2004. The relationship between Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata Say Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and prometryn dose for volunteer potato suppression (Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Russet Burbank). Entomological Society of America Regional Meeting Proceedings, Salt Lake City, UT, November 2004.

HAIRY NIGHTSHADE PRESENCE AFFECTS THE DURABILITY OF NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN POTATO - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R.A., Mojtahedi, H., Brown, C.R., Anderson, T.L. 2005. Hairy nightshade presence affects the durability of nematode resistance in potato. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings. 58:11.

MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL IN VEGETABLE CROPS - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R.A. 2004. Mechanical weed control in vegetable crops. 54th Annual Washington State Weed Conference Proceedings. pp 21.

ADSORPTION / DESORPTION OF COPPER BY A SANDY SOIL AMENDED WITH VARIOUS RATES OF MANURE, SEWAGE SLUDGE, AND INCINERATED SEWAGE SLUDGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Baugh, T.J., Paramasivam, S., Sajwan, K.S. 2005. Adsorption / desorption of copper by a sandy soil amended with various rates of manure, sewage sludge, and incinerated sewage sludge. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part B, 40:687-696.

POSTEMERGENCE BROADLEAF WEED CONTROL WITH LOW RATES OF SPARTAN AND CALLISTO IN MINT - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2004. Postemergence broadleaf weed control with low rates of spartan and callisto in mint. Washington Mint Drops. Washington Mint Growers Association. Fall issue:2-5.

MANAGING VOLUNTEER POTATO (SOLANUM TUBEROSUM) IN FIELD CORN WITH MESOTRIONE AND ARTHROPOD HERBIVORY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boydston, R.A., Williams, M. 2005. Managing volunteer potato (solanum tuberosum) in field corn with mesotrione and arthropod herbivory. Weed Technology. 19:443-450.

GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF COLLARD GREENS IN SOILS AMENDED WITH POULTRY LITTER AND FLY ASH - (Abstract Only)

Delise, J.A., Sivapatham, P., Sajwan, K.S., Alva, A.K. 2004. Growth performance of collard greens in soils amended with poultry litter and fly ash. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. (On CD)

MUSTARD FOR PEST CONTROL, NOT FOR YOUR SANDWICH - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A., Collins, H.P., Alva, A.K. 2004. Mustard for pest control, not for your sandwich. USDA Agricultural Research Service Publication. October:14-15.

NUTRIENT RELEASE PATTERN IN SOILS AMENDED WITH POULTRY LITTER AND FLY ASH - (Abstract Only)

Butterbaugh, T.E., Sivapatham, P., Potts, M.C., Sajwan, K.S., Alva, A.K. 2004. Nutrient release pattern in soils amended with poultry litter and fly ash. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. (On CD)

SIMULATION OF NITROGEN DYNAMICS IN POTATO SYSTEMS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST - (Abstract Only)

Marcos, J., Stockle, C., Alva, A.K., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2004. Simulation of nitrogen dynamics in potato systems in the pacific northwest. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Seattle, WA, Oct 31-Nov 4, 2004. (On CD).

EVALUATION OF MODEL SIMULATION OF NITROGEN MINERALIZATION IN A POTATO ROTATION SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)

Alva, A.K., Marcos, J., Stockle, C., Reddy, V., Timlin, D.J. 2004. Evaluation of model simulation of nitrogen mineralization in a potato rotation system. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Seattle, WA, Oct 31-Nov 4, 2004. (On CD).

MICROBIAL TRANSFORMATIONS AND RECOVERY OF COVER CROP N IN AN IRRIGATED POTATO CROPPING SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)

Collins, H.P., Delgado, J., Alva, A.K. 2004. Microbial transformations and recovery of cover crop n in an irrigated potato cropping system. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA., Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004 (On CD).

CHANGES IN SOIL MICROBIAL DIVERSITY DURING THE CONVERSION OF A NATIVE SHRUB-STEPPE TO AN IRRIGATED AGROECOSYSTEM II - (Abstract Only)

Cochran, R.L., Collins, H.P., Kennedy, A.C., Grunwald, N.J. 2004. Changes in soil microbial diversity during the conversion of a native shrub-steppe to an irrigated agroecosystem ii. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts.

SOIL PH AND ANION ABUNDANCE AFFECTS ON COPPER ADSORPTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alva, A.K., Baugh, T.J., Sajwan, K.S., Paramasivam, S. 2004. Soil ph and anion abundance affects on copper adsorption. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. B39:903-910.

CROPSYST VB-SIMPOTATO, A CROP SIMULATION MODEL FOR POTATO-BASED CROPPING SYSTEMS: 2. EVALUATION OF NITROGEN DYNAMICS - (Proceedings)

Alva, A.K., Marcos, J., Stockle, C., Reddy, V., Timlin, D.J. 2004. CROPSYST-VB-SIMPOTATO, a crop simulation model for potato-based cropping systems: 2. Evaluation of nitrogen dynamics. International Crop Science Congress Proceedings. (On CD)

CROPSYST VB-SIMPOTATO, A CROP SIMULATION MODEL FOR POTATO-BASED CROPPING SYSTEMS: I. MODEL DEVELOPMENT - (Proceedings)

Marcos, J., Alva, A.K., Stockle, C., Timlin, D.J., Reddy, V. 2004. CROPSYST VB-SIMPOTATO, a crop simulation model for potato-based cropping systems: 1. model development. International Crop Science Congress Proceedings. (On CD)

WEED CONTROL NOTES - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A. 2004. Weed control notes. Washington Mint Drops. Spring 2004. p. 3.

NITROGEN MANAGEMENT ON COLUMBIA BASIN CULTIVARS - (Popular Publication)

Alva, A.K. 2004. Nitrogen management on columbia basin cultivars. Potato Country USA. Vol 20(3):8-11.

NITROGEN MINERALIZATION FROM POTATO CROP RESIDUES - (Popular Publication)

Alva, A.K. 2004. Nitrogen mineralization from potato crop residues. Valley Potato Grower Magazine, April 2004. p. 40-42

VOLUNTEER POTATO FORECAST FOR THE COLUMBIA BASIN 2004 - (Popular Publication)

Boydston, R.A., Seymour, M.D., Spellman, D.E. 2004. Volunteer potato forecast for the columbia basin 2004. Potato Progress. Washington State Potato Commission. 4(2):1-3.

TAKE COVER FROM THE ELEMENTS-BRASSICA COVER CROPS CAN CONTROL WEEDS AND REDUCE THE USE OF CROP PROTECTANTS IN VEGETABLE ROTATIONS - (Popular Publication)

BOYDSTON, R.A. TAKE COVER FROM THE ELEMENTS-BRASSICA COVER CROPS CAN CONTROL WEEDS AND REDUCE THE USE OF CROP PROTECTANTS IN VEGETABLE ROTATIONS. AMERICAN VEGETABLE GROWER. MARCH. 2004. p. 18-19.

CARROT WEED CONTROL - RESEARCH WITH CAPAROL AND NORTRON - (Popular Publication)

BOYDSTON, R.A., WILLIAMS, M., PREST, G., SPELLMAN, D.E. CARROT WEED CONTROL - RESEARCH WITH CAPAROL AND NORTRON. Carrot Country. 2004. 12(1):6-8.

ROLE OF WEEDS IN PERSISTENCE OF CORKY RINGSPOT IN CROP ROTATIONS - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Mojtahedi, H., Crosslin, J., Thomas, P.E., Riga, E. 2004. Role of weeds in persistence of corky ringspot in crop rotations. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Washington State Potato Conference, Moses Lake, WA. p. 1-10.

NEW POTATO HERBICIDE TO BE REGISTERED IN 2004 - (Popular Publication)

BOYDSTON, R.A., HUTCHINSON, P. NEW POTATO HERBICIDE TO BE REGISTERED IN 2004. POTATO COUNTRY USA. 2004. p. 6-7.

MINT WEED RESEARCH REPORT - (Proceedings)

BOYDSTON, R.A., BAKER, R. MINT WEED RESEARCH REPORT. MINT INDUSTRY RESEARCH COUNCIL 2003 RESEARCH REPORTS, LAS VEGAS, NV. p. 25. 2004.

WEED RESEARCH IN MINT - (Proceedings)

BOYDSTON, R.A., BAKER, R. WEED RESEARCH IN MINT. PROCEEDINGS FOURTH ANNUAL TRI STATE MINT CONVENTION. p. 13-37. 2004.

FALL PLANTED COVER CROP TRIAL IN FOUR YEAR CROP ROTATION - (Proceedings)

BOYDSTON, R.A., COLLINS, H.P., ALVA, A.K., HAMM, P., RIGA, E. FALL PLANTED COVER CROP TRIAL IN FOUR YEAR CROP ROTATION. ECOLOGICAL AND ORGANIC FARM MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP PROCEEDINGS, WILSONVILLE, OR. WASH. ST. UNIV. CENTER FOR SUSTAINING AGRIC. AND NAT. RESOURCES. FEB 2004. p. 19.

PREDICTING HAIRY NIGHTSHADE BERRY PRODUCTION IN PEAS AND BEANS BASED ON TIME OF EMERGENCE AND HEAT UNITS - (Proceedings)

Boydston, R.A., Peachey, E. 2004. Predicting hairy nightshade berry production in peas and beans based on time of emergence and heat units. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings. 57:55.

DIMETHENAMID-P: EFFICACY AND POTATO VARIETY TOLERANCE - (Proceedings)

Hutchinson, P.S., Ransom, C.V., Boydston, R.A., Beutler, B.R. 2004. Dimethenamid-p: Efficacy and potato variety tolerance. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings. 57:56.

WEED SUPPRESSION USING COVER CROPS AND SEED MEALS - (Abstract Only)

Boydston, R.A., Al-Khatib, K., Vaughn, S.F., Collins, H.P., Alva, A.K. 2004. Weed suppression using cover crops and seed meals. Abstracts of the First International Biofumigation Conference, Florence, Italy, March 2004.