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Jude Maul
Research Ecologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Perspectives on the future of soil carbon modeling in agroecosystems - (Abstract Only)
Veum, K.S., Maul, J.E., Ransom, C.J., Schreiner-McGraw, A.P. 2023. Perspectives on the future of soil carbon modeling in agroecosystems [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper 148019.
When and why adjust environmental sequence relative abundances using Q-PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dietritch, E., Yarwood, S.A., Maul, J.E. 2023. When and why adjust environmental sequence relative abundances using Q-PCR. Microbial Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-023-02273-z.
Managing cover crop C:N ratio and subsurface-banded poultry litter rate for optimal corn yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mirsky, S.B., Davis, B.W., Poffenbarger, H., Cavigelli, M.A., Maul, J.E., Schomberg, H.H., Spargo, J.T., Thapa, R. 2023. Managing cover crop C:N ratio and subsurface-banded poultry litter rate for optimal corn yields . Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21369.
Un-coupled effects of glyphosate on N-fixation components of agroecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Epp Schmidt, D.S., Cavigelli, M.A., Maul, J.E., Schomberg, H.H., Yarwood, S.A. 2023. Un-coupled effects of glyphosate on N-fixation components of agroecosystems. Applied Soil Ecology. 278: Article 108167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2023.104859.
Effects of cold temperatures on symbiotic nitrogen fixation in winter annual legume cover crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soil microbiomes in three farming systems more affected by depth than farming system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmidt, D., Dlott, G., Cavigelli, M.A., Yarwood, S., Maul, J.E. 2022. Soil microbiomes in three farming systems more affected by depth than farming system. Applied Soil Ecology. 173:104396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2022.104396.
Bridging the gap between microbial ecology and modeling to improve N2O models - (Abstract Only)
Emmett, B.D., Del Grosso, S.J., Maul, J.E., Venterea, R.T., Cavigelli, M.A. 2021. Bridging the gap between microbial ecology and modeling to improve N2O models [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. Paper No. 135591.
Rice plant-soil microbiome interactions driven by root and shoot biomass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fernandez-Baca, C.P., Rivers, A.R., Maul, J.E., Kim, W., McClung, A.M., Roberts, D.P., Reddy, V., Barnaby, J.Y. 2021. Rice plant-soil microbiome interactions driven by root and shoot biomass. Diversity. https://doi.org/10.3390/d13030125.
Cultivation and genome sequencing of bacteria isolated from the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), with emphasis on the role of caffeine degradation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vega, F.E., Emche, S.E., Shao, J.Y., Simpkins, A., Summers, R., Mock, M., Ebert, D., Infante, F., Aoki, S., Maul, J.E. 2021. Cultivation and genome sequencing of bacteria isolated from the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei), with emphasis on the role of caffeine degradation. Frontiers in Microbiology. 12:644768.
Seed treatment with prodigiosin controls damping-off of cucumber caused by Pythium ultimum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Selmer, K.J., Lupitskyy, R., Rice, C., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Lakshman, D.K., De Souza, J. 2021. Seed treatment with prodigiosin controls damping-off of cucumber caused by Pythium ultimum. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Express (AMB Express). 11:10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-020-01169-2.
Complete genome sequence of Serratia marcescens strain N4-5, a biological control agent of soil-borne plant pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferreira, L.A., Maul, J.E., Viana, M.V., De Sousa, T.J., Azevedo, V.A., Roberts, D.P., De Souza, J.T. 2020. Complete genome sequence of Serratia marcescens strain N4-5, a biological control agent of soil-borne plant pathogens. Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. 52:245-250. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-020-00382-2.
Phenotypic and nodule microbial diversity among crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.) accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, V., Davis, B., Maul, J.E., Kucek, L.K., Mirsky, S.B. 2020. Phenotypic and nodule microbial diversity among crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.) accessions. Agronomy. 10(9):1434. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10091434.
Registration of 'purple bounty' and 'purple prosperity' hairy vetch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, V., Maul, J.E., Wilson, D., Curran, W., Brainard, D., Devine, T., Mirsky, S.B. 2020. Registration of 'purple bounty' and 'purple prosperity' hairy vetch. Journal of Plant Registrations. 14(3):340-346.
Dark septate endophyte improves salt-tolerance of native and invasive lineages of Phragmites australis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gonzalez Mateu, M., Baldwin, A.H., Maul, J.E., Yarwood, S.A. 2020. Dark septate endophyte improves salt-tolerance of native and invasive lineages of Phragmites australis. The ISME Journal: Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41396-020-0654-y.
Rice plant biomass traits influencing rhizosphere soil microbial community composition - (Proceedings)
Fernandez-Baca, C., Rivers, A.R., Maul, J.E., Kim, W., McClung, A.M., Roberts, D.P., Barnaby, J.Y. 2020. Rice plant biomass traits influencing rhizosphere soil microbial community composition. Proceedings of Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 24-27, 2020, Orange Beach, Alabama. p 65. Electronic Publication.
Community-driven metadata standards for agricultural microbiome research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dundore-Arias, J.P., Eloe-Fadrosh, E., Schriml, L.M., Beattie, G.A., Brennan, F.P., Busby, P.E., Calderon, R.B., Castle, S.C., Emerson, J.B., Everhart, S.E., Eversole, K., Frost, K.E., Herr, J.R., Huerta, A.I., Iyer-Pascuzzi, A.S., Kalil, A.K., Leach, J.E., Leonard, J., Maul, J.E., Prithiviraj, B., Potrykus, M., Redekar, N.R., Rojas, J.A., Silverstein, K.T., Tomso, D.J., Tringe, S.G., Vinatzer, B.A., Kinkel, L.L. 2020. Community-driven metadata standards for agricultural microbiome research. Phytobiomes Journal. 4:115-121. https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-09-19-0051-P.
Soil microbial communities in diverse agroecosystems exposed to glyphosate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kepler, R., Epp Schmidt, D.J., Yarwood, S.A., Cavigelli, M.A., Buyer, J.S., Duke, S.O., Reddy, K.N., Williams, M., Bradley, C.A., Maul, J.E. 2020. Soil microbial communities in diverse agroecosystems exposed to glyphosate. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.01744-19.
The LTAR croplands common experiment: long-term research for improved agricultural sustainability - (Abstract Only)
Liebig, M.A., Robertson, P., Archer, D.W., Awada, T., Baker, J.M., Cavigelli, M.A., Collins, H.P., Dell, C.J., Huggins, D.R., Jaradat, A.A., Johnson, J.M., King, K.W., Kleinman, P.J., Kovar, J.L., Locke, M.A., Maul, J.E., Mccarty, G.W., Mirsky, S.B., Moorman, T.B., Pisani, O., Smith, D.R., Starks, P.J., Strickland, T.C., Sudduth, K.A., Veum, K.S., Wienhold, B.J. 2019. The LTAR croplands common experiment: long-term research for improved agricultural sustainability. Meeting Abstract. 1.
Environmental influences on the relationship between fall and spring vigor in hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rice soil microbiome interactions with plant growth characteristics and methane emissions - (Abstract Only)
Fernandez-Baca, C.P., Rivers, A.R., Maul, J.E., Kim, W., Yarwood, S.A., Roberts, D.P., McClung, A.M., Barnaby, J.Y. 2019. Rice soil microbiome interactions with plant growth characteristics and methane emissions. American Society for Microbiology.
Establishing the relationship of soil nitrogen immobilization to cereal rye residues in a mulched system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, A., Wells, M.S., Dickey, D.A., Hu, S., Maul, J.E., Raskin, D.T., Reberg-Horton, S.C., Mirsky, S.B. 2019. Establishing the relationship of soil nitrogen immobilization to cereal rye residues in a mulched system. Plant and Soil. 426:95-107.
Soil microbial communities in diverse agroecosystems exposed to glyphosate - ()
Kepler, R.M., Epp Schmidt, D.J., Yarwood, S.A., Cavigelli, M.A., Buyer, J.S., Duke, S.O., Reddy, K.N., Williams, M., Bradley, C.A., Maul, J.E. 2018. Soil microbial communities in diverse agroecosystems exposed to glyphosate. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/484055.
Combined extraction method for metabolomic and PLFA analysis of soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Vinyard, B.T., Maul, J.E., Selmer, K.J., Lupitskyy, R., Rice, C., Roberts, D.P. 2019. Combined extraction method for metabolomic and PLFA analysis of soil. Applied Soil Ecology. 135:129-136.
Cropping system history and crop rotation phase drive the abundance of soil denitrification genes nirK, nirS and nosZ in conventional and organic grain agroecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maul, J.E., Cavigelli, M.A., Emche, S.E., Vinyard, B.T., Buyer, J.S. 2019. Cropping system history and crop rotation phase drive the abundance of soil denitrification genes nirK, nirS and nosZ in conventional and organic grain agroecosystems. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 273:95-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2018.11.022.
Glyphosate resistance technology has minimal or no effect on maize mineral content and yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reddy, K.N., Cizdziel, J.V., Williams, M., Maul, J.E., Rimando, A.M., Duke, S.O. 2018. Glyphosate resistance technology has minimal or no effect on maize mineral content and yield. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66:10139-10146. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs/jafc.8b01655.
Spatial patterns of microbial denitrification genes change in response to poultry litter placement and cover crop species in an agricultural soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bowen, H., Maul, J.E., Poffenberger, H., Mirsky, S.B., Cavigelli, M.A., Yarwood, S. 2018. Spatial patterns of microbial denitrification genes change in response to poultry litter placement and cover crop species in an agricultural soil. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 54:769-781.
Profiles of rhizosphere soil microbial composition affecting methane emissions - (Abstract Only)
Barnaby, J.Y., Kim, W., Rivers, A.R., McClung, A.M., Maul, J.E. 2018. Profiles of rhizosphere soil microbial composition affecting methane emissions. 5th International Rice Conference Abstract. Available: http://ricecongress2018.irri.org/sites/default/files/Profiles%20of%20Rhizosphere%20soil%20microbial%20composition%20affecting%20methane%20emmissions.pdf.
Understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms of rice-microbial interactions that produce methane - (Abstract Only)
Woojae, K., Liem, B., Chun, J., McClung, A.M., Adviento-Borbe, A.A., Rivers, A.R., Pinson, S.R., Maul, J.E., Reddy, V., Barnaby, J.Y. 2018. Understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms of rice-microbial interactions that produce methane. 29th Annual Beltsville Poster Day Book, pg 33.
Characterization of soil nematode communities in three cropping systems through morphological and DNA metabarcoding approaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Treonis, A.M., Unangst, S., Kepler, R.M., Buyer, J.S., Cavigelli, M.A., Mirsky, S.B., Maul, J.E. 2018. Characterization of soil nematode communities in three cropping systems through morphological and DNA metabarcoding approaches. Scientific Reports. 8:2004. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20366-5.
Characterization of mechamisms underlying degradation of sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by Aspergillus aculeatus Asp-4 using a combined qRT-PCR and proteomic approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Qin, L., Roberts, D.P., Lakshman, D.K., Gong, Y., Maul, J.E., Xie L., Yu, C., Li, Y., Hu, L., Liao, X., Liao, X. 2017. Characterization of mechamisms underlying degradation of sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by Aspergillus aculeatus Asp-4 using a combined qRT-PCR and proteomic approach. BMC Genomics. 18:674. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-017-4016-8.
Lack of transgene and glyphosate effects on yield, and mineral and amino acid content of glyphosate-resistant soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duke, S.O., Rimando, A.M., Reddy, K.N., Cizdziel, J.V., Bellaloui, N., Shaw, D.R., Williams, M., Maul, J.E. 2017. Lack of transgene and glyphosate effects on yield, and mineral and amino acid content of glyphosate-resistant soybean. Pest Management Science. 74:1166-1173. https://doi.10.1002/ps.4625.
Managing the plant microbiome for biocontrol fungi: Examples from Hypocreales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kepler, R., Maul, J.E., Rehner, S.A. 2017. Managing the plant microbiome for biocontrol fungi: Examples from Hypocreales. Current Opinion in Microbiology. 37(1):48-53. doi:10.1016/j.mib.2017.03.006.
A novel approach to estimating nitrous oxide emissions during wetting events from single-timepoint flux measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, B.W., Mirsky, S.B., Needelman, B.A., Cavigelli, M.A., Yarwood, S.A., Maul, J.E., Bagley, G.A. 2016. A novel approach to estimating nitrous oxide emissions during wetting events from single-timepoint flux measurements. Journal of Environmental Quality. 46:247-254.
In situ validation of fungal N translocation to cereal rye mulches under no-till soybean production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, M.S., Reberg-Horton, S.C., Mirsky, S.B., Maul, J.E., Hu, S. 2017. In situ validation of fungal N translocation to cereal rye mulches under no-till soybean production. Plant and Soil. 410:153-165.
Soil microbial communities following bush removal in a Namibian savanna Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Schmidt-Kuntzel, A., Nghikembua, M., Maul, J.E., Marker, L. 2016. Soil microbial communities following bush removal in a Namibian savanna. Soil. 2:101-110.
Seed treatment with ethanol extract of Serratia marcescens is compatible with Trichoderma isolates for control of damping-off of cucumber caused by Pythium ultimum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Lakshman, D.K., Mckenna, L.F., Emche, S.E., Maul, J.E., Bauchan, G.R. 2016. Seed treatment with ethanol extract of Serratia marcescens is compatible with Trichoderma isolates for control of damping-off of cucumber caused by Pythium ultimum. Plant Disease. 100:1278-1287.
The Lower Chesapeake Bay LTAR: A coastal urban-agricultural region - (Abstract Only)
Mccarty, G.W., Alfieri, J.G., Cavigelli, M.A., Cosh, M.H., Hapeman, C.J., Kustas, W.P., Maul, J.E., Mirsky, S.B., Pooler, M.R., Sadeghi, A.M., Schomberg, H.H., Timlin, D.J. 2015. The Lower Chesapeake Bay LTAR: A coastal urban-agricultural region. Geological Society of America Meeting. CDROM.
Goss’s wilt incidence in sweet corn is independent of transgenic traits and glyphosate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, M.M. II, Bradley, C.A., Duke, S.O., Maul, J.E., Reddy, K.N. 2015. Goss’s wilt incidence in sweet corn is independent of transgenic traits and glyphosate. Horticultural Science. 50:1791-1794.
Factors associated with Leguminous Green Manure Incorporation and Fusarium wilt suppression in watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Himmelstein, J., Maul, J.E., Balci, Y., Everts, K.L. 2016. Factors associated with Leguminous Green Manure Incorporation and Fusarium wilt suppression in watermelon. Plant Disease 100 (9). Scientific Societies: 1910-20. doi:10.1094/PDIS-08-15-0956-RE.
Microbial rRNA: rDNA gene ratios may be unexpectedly low due to extracellular DNA preservation in soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dlott, G., Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Yarwood, S. 2015. Microbial rRNA: rDNA gene ratios may be unexpectedly low due to extracellular DNA preservation in soils. Journal of Microbiological Methods. doi: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2015.06.001.
Biomass and nitrogen accumulation of hairy vetch-cereal rye cover crop mixtures as influenced by species proportions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Poffenbarger, H.J., Mirsky, S.B., Maul, J.E., Weil, R.R., Kramer, M.H., Spargo, J.T., Cavigelli, M.A. 2015. Biomass and nitrogen accumulation of hairy vetch-cereal rye cover crop mixtures as influenced by species proportions. Agronomy Journal. doi: 10.2134/agronj14.0462.
Components of a rice-oilseed rape production system augmented with trichoderma sp. Tri-1 control sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Roberts, D.P., Xie, L., Maul, J.E., Yu, C., Li, Y., Zhang, Y., Qin, L., Liao, X. 2015. Components of a rice-oilseed rape production system augmented with trichoderma sp. Tri-1 control sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape. Phytopathology. 105:1325-1333.
Expanding the role of botanical gardens in the future of food - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, A., Novy, A., Glover, J., Maul, J.E., Raven, P., Jackson, P.W. 2015. Expanding the role of botanical gardens in the future of food. Nature Plants. 1:1-4.
Chemical evaluation of soil organic matter structure in diverse cropping systems - ()
Martins, B.H., Cavigelli, M.A., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Reeves, J.B. III and Martin-Neto, L. 2015. Chemical evaluation of soil organic matter structure in diverse cropping systems. In Z. He (ed.). Labile Organic Matter-Chemical Compositions, Function, and Significance in Soil and the Environment. SSSA Special Publication 62:41-65. SSSA, Madison, WI.
Understanding and enhancing soil health: the solution for reversing soil degradation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lehman, R.M., Cambardella, C.A., Stott, D.E., Acosta Martinez, V., Manter, D.K., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Smith, J.L., Collins, H.P., Halvorson, J.J., Kremer, R.E., Lundgren, J.G., Ducey, T.F., Jin, V.L., Karlen, D.L. 2015. Understanding and enhancing soil health: the solution for reversing soil degradation. Sustainability. 7(1):988-1027.
Community composition and population genetics of insect pathogenic fungi in the genus Metarhizium from soils of a long-term agricultural research system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kepler, R.M., Maul, J.E., Ugine, T.A., Cavigelli, M.A., Rehner, S.A. 2015. Community composition and population genetics of insect pathogenic fungi in the genus Metarhizium from soils of a long-term agricultural research system. Environmental Microbiology. DOI:10.1111/1462-2920.12778.
Soil biology for resilient healthy soil - ()
Lehman, R.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Buyer, J.S., Cambardella, C.A., Collins, H.P., Ducey, T.F., Halvorson, J.J., Jin, V.L., Johnson, J.M., Kremer, R.E., Lundgren, J.G., Manter, D.K., Maul, J.E., Smith, J.L., Stott, D.E. 2015. Soil biology for resilient, healthy soil. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 70(1):12A-18A; doi:10.2489/jswc.70.1.12A.
Control of damping-off of organic and conventional cucumber with extracts from a plant-associated bacterium rivals a seed treatment pesticide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Lakshman, D.K., Maul, J.E., McKenna, L.F., Buyer, J.S., Fan, B. 2014. Control of damping-off of organic and conventional cucumber with extracts from a plant-associated bacterium rivals a seed treatment pesticide. Crop Protection. 65:86-94.
Impact of five cover crop green manures and Actinovate on Fusarium Wilt of watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maul, J.E., Himmelstein, J., Everts, K.L. 2014. Impact of five cover crop green manures and Actinovate on Fusarium Wilt of watermelon. Plant Disease. 98(7):965-972.
Microbial community structure and abundance in the rhizosphere and bulk soil of a tomato cropping system that includes cover crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Lehman, R.M., Culman, S., Blackwood, C., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Teasdale, J.R. 2014. Microbial community structure and abundance in the rhizosphere and bulk soil of a tomato cropping system that includes cover crops. Applied Soil Ecology. 77:42-50. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2014.01.002.
Formulations of Bacillus subtilis BY-2 suppress Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape in the field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Roberts, D.P., Xie, L., Maul, J.E., Yu, C., Li, Y., Jing, M., Liao, X., Che, Z., Liao, X. 2014. Formulations of Bacillus subtilis BY-2 suppress Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape in the field. Biological Control. 70:54-64.
Spectroscopic characterization and evaluation of SOM in areas under different soil tillage systems - (Proceedings)
Martins, B., Cavigelli, M.A., Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Le, A.N., Rasmann, C., Martin-Neto, L. 2014. Spectroscopic characterization and evaluation of SOM in areas under different soil tillage systems. 10th Meeting of the Brazilian Chapter of the International Humic Substances Society Conference, October 14-18, 2013, Santo Antonio de Goias, Goias State. p. 69-72.
Bacillus megaterium A6 suppresses Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape in the field and promotes oilseed rape growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Roberts, D.P., Xie, L., Maul, J.E., Yu, C., Li, Y., Zhang, S., Liao, X. 2013. Bacillus megaterium A6 suppresses Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape in the field and promotes oilseed rape growth. Crop Protection. 52:151-158.
Cropping history affects nodulation and symbiotic efficiency of distinct hairy vetch genotypes with resident soil rhizobia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mothapo, N., Grossman, J., Maul, J.E., Shi, W., Isleib, T. 2013. Cropping history affects nodulation and symbiotic efficiency of distinct hairy vetch genotypes with resident soil rhizobia. Plant and Soil. 49:871-879.
Development of a biologically based fertilizer, incorporating Bacillus megaterium A6, for improved phosphorus nutrition of oilseed rape - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Roberts, D.P., Xie, L., Maul, J.E., Yu, C., Li, Y., Zhang, S., Liao, X. 2013. Development of a biologically based fertilizer, incorporating Bacillus megaterium A6, for improved phosphorus nutrition of oilseed rape. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 59:231-236.
Genetic diversity of resident soil rhizobia isolated from nodules of distinct hairy vetch genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mothapo, N.V., Maul, J.E., Shi, W., Isleib, T., Grossman, J.M. 2013. Genetic diversity of resident soil rhizobia isolated from nodules of distinct hairy vetch genotypes. Applied Soil Ecology. 64:201-213.
Changes in soil organic carbon and nitrogen fractions with duration of no-tillage management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spargo, J.T., Cavigelli, M.A., Alley, M.M., Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Sequeira, C.H., Follett, R.F. 2012. Changes in soil organic carbon and nitrogen fractions with duration of no-tillage management. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 76(5):1624-1633.
Linking a Germplasm Collection of the Cover Crop Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) to Traits Related to Improved Nitrogen Fixation - (Proceedings)
Maul, J.E., Mothapo, N., Grossman, J., Mirsky, S.B., Emche, S.E., Devine, T.E. 2012. Linking a Germplasm Collection of the Cover Crop Hairy Vetch (Vicia villosa Roth) to Traits Related to Improved Nitrogen Fixation. Meeting Proceedings. 51: 2615-2625.
Reduced-tillage organic corn production in a hairy vetch cover crop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teasdale, J.R., Mirsky, S.B., Spargo, J.T., Cavigelli, M.A., Maul, J.E. 2012. Reduced-tillage organic corn production in a hairy vetch cover crop. Agronomy Journal. 104:621-628.
Permanganate oxidizable carbon reflects a processed soil fraction that is sensitive to management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Culman, S.W., Snapp, S.S., Freeman, M.A., Schipanski, M.E., Beniston, J., Lal, R., Drinkwater, L.E., Franzluebbers, A.J., Glover, J.D., Grandy, A.S., Lee, J., Six, J., Maul, J.E., Mirsky, S.B., Spargo, J.T., Wander, M.M. 2012. Permanganate oxidizable carbon reflects a processed soil fraction that is sensitive to management. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 76:494-504.
Conservation tillage issues: cover crop-based organic rotational no-till grain production in the mid-atlantic region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mirsky, S.B., Ryan, M.R., Curran, W.S., Teasdale, J.R., Maul, J.E., Spargo, J.T., Moyer, J., Grantham, A.M., Weber, D.C., Way, T.R. 2012. Conservation tillage issues: cover crop-based organic rotational no-till grain production in the mid-atlantic region. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 27(1):31–40. DOI:10.1017/S1742170511000457.
Formulations of the endophytic bacterium Bacillus subtilis Tu-100 suppress Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape and improve plant vigor in field trials conducted at separate locations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Roberts, D.P., Maul, J.E., Emche, S.E., Liao, X., Gao, X., Gao, Y., Mckenna, L.F., Buyer, J.S., Liu, S. 2011. Formulations of the endophytic bacterium Bacillus subtilis Tu-100 suppress Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape and improve plant vigor in field trials conducted at separate locations. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 57(7): 539-546.
Managing Soil Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - ()
Cavigelli, M.A., Maul, J.E., Szlavecz, K. 2012. Managing Soil Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. In: Wall, D.H., Bardgett, R.D., Behan-Pelletier, V., Herrick, J.E., Jones, T.H., Ritz, K., Six, J., Strong, D.R., van der Putten, W.H., editors. Soil Ecology & Ecosystem Services. London, England: Oxford University Press. p. 337-356.
Mineralizable soil nitrogen and labile soil organic matter in diverse long-term cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spargo, J.T., Cavigelli, M.A., Mirsky, S.B., Maul, J.E., Meisinger, J.J. 2011. Mineralizable soil nitrogen and labile soil organic matter in diverse long-term cropping systems. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 90:253-266.
Evaluating a core germplasm collection of the cover crop hairy vetch for use in sustainable farming systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maul, J.E., Mirsky, S.B., Emche, S.E., Devine, T.E. 2011. Evaluating a core germplasm collection of the cover crop hairy vetch for use in sustainable farming systems. Crop Science. 51:2615-2625.
Selection of genetically diverse trichoderma spp. isolates for suppression of phytophthora capsici on bell pepper - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Maul, J.E., Mckenna, L.F., Emche, S.E., Meyer, S.L., Collins, R.T., Bowers, J.H. 2010. Selection of genetically diverse trichoderma spp. isolates for suppression of phytophthora capsici on bell pepper. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 56:864-873.
Effects of Organic Amendments and Tillage on Soil Microorganisms and Microfauna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Treonis, A.M., Austin, E.A., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Spicer, L., Zasada, I.A. 2010. Effects of organic amendments and tillage on soil microorganisms and microfauna. Applied Soil Ecology. 46(1):103-110.
Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Teasdale, J.R., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Maul, J.E. 2010. Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42:831-841.
Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Teasdale, J.R., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Maul, J.E. 2010. Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42:831-841.
Short-term plant species impact on microbial community structure in soils with long-term agricultural history - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maul, J.E., Drinkwater, L.E. 2010. Short-term plant species impact on microbial community structure in soils with long-term agricultural history. Plant and Soil Journal. 330(1):369-382.
Global Warming Potential of Organic and Conventional Grain Cropping Systems in the mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S. - (Proceedings)
Cavigelli, M.A., Djurickovic, M., Rasmann, C., Spargo, J.T., Mirsky, S.B., Maul, J.E. 2009. Global Warming Potential of Organic and Conventional Grain Cropping Systems in the mid-Atlantic Region of the U.S. In: Proceedings of the Farming Systems Design Conference, August 25, 2009, Monterey, California, p.51-52.
Training tomorrow's environmental problem-solvers: an integrative approach to graduate education - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moslemi, J.M., Capps, K.A., Maul, J.E., Johnson, M.S., Mcintyre, P.B., Melvin, A.M., Vadas, T.M., Weiss, M. 2009. Training tomorrow's environmental problem-solvers: an integrative approach to graduate education. Bioscience. 56(6):514-521.