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Exploiting sugarcane for energy - (Trade Journal)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Smooth brome (Bromus inermis Leyss) response to concrete grinding residue application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Desutter, T.M., Goosen-Alix, P., Prutny, L., White Jr, P.M., Casey, F.X. 2011. Smooth brome (Bromus inermis Leyss) response to concrete grinding residue application. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 222:195-204.

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

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

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

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

Herbicides as stimulators regulators and ripeners - (Proceedings)

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

Prediction of sugarcane sucrose content with high resolution, hyperspectral leaf reflectance measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2011. Prediction of sugarcane sucrose content with high resolution, hyperspectral leaf reflectance measurements. International Sugar Journal. 113:48-55.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prediction of sugarcane sucrose content with high resolution, hyperspectral leaf reflectance measurements - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, R.M., Richard Jr, E.P. 2010. Prediction of sugarcane sucrose content with high resolution, hyperspectral leaf reflectance measurements [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. October 31 - November 3, 2010, Long Beach, California. 2010 CDROM.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sugarcane Fertilizer Recommendations for the 2008 Crop Year - (Trade Journal)

Johnson, R.M., Viator, H.P., Legendre, B.L. 2008. Sugarcane Fertilizer Recommendations for the 2008 Crop Year. Sugar Bulletin. 86:11-13.

Site Specific Management of Cotton Production in the United States - (Book / Chapter)

Johnson, R.M., Bradow, J.M., Wrona, A.F. 2006. Site Specific Management of Cotton Production in the United States. In: A. Srinivasan (ed). Handbook of Precision Agriculture: Principles and Applications. Haworth Press, Inc., Binghamton, NY. p. 353-378.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Variability in cotton fiber yield, fiber quality, and soil properties in a southeastern coastal plain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, R.M., Downer, R.G., Bradow, J.M., Bauer, P.J., Sadler, E.J. 2002. Variability in cotton fiber yield, fiber quality, and soil properties in a southeastern coastal plain. Agronomy Journal. 94:1305-1316.