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Karamat R Sistani
Food Animal Environmental Systems Research
Research Leader

Phone: (270) 781-2260 ext. 222
Fax: (270) 781-7994

2413 NASHVILLE RD - B5
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

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Projects
Developing Agronomically and Environmentally Beneficial Management Practices to Increase the Sustainability and Safety of Animal Manure Utilization
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441096
Developing Safe, Efficient and Environmentally Sound Management Practices for the Use of Animal Manure
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 431433
Soil Health Assessment: Comparative Studies of Cover Crop and Biochar on Soil Organic Carbon
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 436344
Developing Safe, Efficient and Environmentally Sound Management Practices for the Use of Animal Manure
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440297

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Cotton, corn, and soybean yield and nutrient removal following repeated poultry litter applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
In situ sonification of anaerobic digestion: Extended evaluation of performance in a temperate climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grain yield and beef cow–calf growth performance in dual-Purpose and conventional grain wheat production systems and stockpiled tall fescue pasturing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netthisinghe, A., Galloway, H., DeGraves, F., Agga, G.E., Sistani, K.R. 2020. Grain yield and beef cow–calf growth performance in dual-Purpose and conventional grain wheat production systems and stockpiled tall fescue pasturing. Agronomy Journal. 10(10). Article 1543. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10101543.
Reused poultry litter microbiome with competitive exclusion potential against Salmonella Heidelberg Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bucher, M., Zwirzitz, B., Oladeinde, A.A., Cook, K.L., Plymel, C., Zock, G., Aggrey, S., Ritz, C., Looft, T.P., Lipp, E., Agga, G.E., Sistani, K.R. 2020. Reused poultry litter microbiome with competitive exclusion potential against Salmonella Heidelberg. Journal of Environmental Quality. 49(4):869-881. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20081.
Does potentially mineralizable nitrogen predict maize yield in newly cropped soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gebremedhin, M., Sarr, S., Coyne, M., Freytag, A., Sistani, K.R. 2020. Does potentially mineralizable nitrogen predict maize yield in newly cropped soil. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20023.
The combined influence of cover crops and manure on maize and soybean yield in a Kentucky silt loam soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gebremedhin, M., Sarr, S., Coyne, M., Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2019. The combined influence of cover crops and manure on maize and soybean yield in a Kentucky silt loam soil. Sustainability. 11(21):6058. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11216058.
Do conservation practices bring quick changes to key soil properties for resource-limited farmers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarr, S., Gebremedhin, M., Coyne, M., Tope, A., Sistani, K., Lucas, S. 2019. Do conservation practices bring quick changes to key soil properties for resource-limited farmers. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science. 80(1):6-16. https://doi.org/10.3101/1098-7096-80.1.6.
Biochar and poultry litter effect on corn yield, nutrient uptake, and atmospheric emissions - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Novak, J.M. 2019. Biochar and poultry litter effect on corn yield, nutrient uptake, and atmospheric emissions. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. 507.
Poultry litter, biochar, and fertilizer effect on corn yield, nutrient uptake, N2O and CO2 emissions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Novak, J.M. 2019. Poultry litter, biochar, and fertilizer effect on corn yield, nutrient uptake, N2O and CO2 emissions. Environments. 6(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6050055.
Does fertilizing corn with poultry litter enrich the grain with mineral nutrients Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Feng, G.G., Menkir, A. 2019. Does fertilizing corn with poultry litter enrich the grain with mineral nutrients. Agronomy Journal. 111:1-3. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2019.02.0094.
Temporal effects of organic and synthetic fertilizers on selected antibiotic resistant bacteria in the soil - (Abstract Only)
Agga, G.E., Durso, L.M., Sistani, K.R. 2019. Temporal effects of organic and synthetic fertilizers on selected antibiotic resistant bacteria in the soil. American Society for Microbiology. Paper No. AES-1037.
Persistence of antibiotic resistance genes in beef cattle backgrounding environment over two years after cessation of operation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Agga, G.E., Cook, K.L., Netthisinghe, A.M., Gilfillen, R.A., Woosley, P.B., Sistani, K.R. 2019. Persistence of antibiotic resistance genes in beef cattle backgrounding environment over two years after cessation of operation. PLoS One. 12(2):1-19. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212510.
Enrichments of antibiotic resistome following poultry litter soil amendment - (Abstract Only)
Agga, G.E., Fanelli, B., Looft, T.P., Cook, K.L., Durso, L.M., Hasan, N.A., Sistani, K.R. 2018. Enrichments of antibiotic resistome following poultry litter soil amendment. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings. Poster No. 145.
Poultry litter band placement in no-till cotton affects soil nutrient accumulation and conservation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Way, T.R., Pote, D.H., Sistani, K.R. 2018. Poultry litter band placement in no-till cotton affects soil nutrient accumulation and conservation. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 82:1459-1468. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.04.0131.
Poultry litter and biochar impact on corn, nutrient uptake, and atmospheric emissions - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2018. Poultry litter and biochar impact on corn, nutrient uptake, and atmospheric emissions. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. 350.
Managing beef backgrounding residual soil contaminants by alum and biochar amendments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netthisinghe, A., Cook, K.L., Gilfillen, R., Woosley, P., Sistani, K.R. 2018. Managing beef backgrounding residual soil contaminants by alum and biochar amendments. Journal of Environmental Quality. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.02.0088.
Assessing animal manure and cover crop use to improve agricultural soil quality in Kentucky - (Abstract Only)
Sarr, S., Gebremedhin, M., Coyne, M., Sistani, K.R. 2018. Assessing animal manure and cover crop use to improve agricultural soil quality in Kentucky. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. 204.
Biochar utilization for soil quality improvement, greenhouse gas reduction, metal and nutrient sequestration - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Ippolito, J., Lentz, R.D., Van Pelt, R.S., Spokas, K.A., Sistani, K.R., Collins, H.P., Johnson, M.G., Pantuck, K. 2018. Biochar utilization for soil quality improvement, greenhouse gas reduction, metal and nutrient sequestration. U.S. Biochar Initiative Conference. p.13.
Poultry litter band placement affects accessibility and conservation of nutrients and cotton yield Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Way, T.R., Pote, D.H., Sistani, K.R., He, Z. 2018. Poultry litter band placement affects accessibility and conservation of nutrients and cotton yield. Agronomy Journal. 110(2):675-684. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2017.07.0387.
Corn yield and nutrient uptake response to subsurface-lateral bands application of poultry litter - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Ritchey, E., Way, T.R. 2017. Corn yield and nutrient uptake response to subsurface-lateral bands application of poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poster No. 922.
The Potential of the Nutrient Uptake and Outcome network (NUOnet) to Contribute to Soil and Water Conservation - (Abstract Only)
Nutrient Uptake and Outcome network (NUOnet): Connecting a Wide Range of Natural Resource Conservation Networks - (Abstract Only)
Interactive effects of animal manure and cover crop use in improving agricultural soil quality in Kentucky - (Abstract Only)
Sarr, S., Gebremedhin, M., Coyne, M.S., Sistani, K.R., Tope, A. 2017. Interactive effects of animal manure and cover crop use in improving agricultural soil quality in Kentucky. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 218-9.
Short-term winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cover crop grazing influence on calf growth, grain yield, and soil properties - (Abstract Only)
Netthisinghe, A., Galloway, H., Degraves, F., Sistani, K.R. 2017. Short-term winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cover crop grazing influence on calf growth, grain yield, and soil properties. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poster No. 1005.
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) forage production, tissue and soil nutrient concentration under three N based broiler litter regimes - (Abstract Only)
Netthisinghe, A., Woosley, P., Rowland, N., Gilfillen, R., Willian, T., Sistani, K.R. 2017. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) forage production, tissue and soil nutrient concentration under three N based broiler litter regimes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Poster No. 1006.
Antibiotic resistance genes persist longer in soils with subsurface banded poultry litter - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of a single-stage carbon oxidation-nitrification process for treating high TAN effluent from anaerobic digestion of poultry rendering wastewater - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Silva, P.J., Sistani, K.R. 2017. Evaluation of a single-stage carbon oxidation-nitrification process for treating high TAN effluent from anaerobic digestion of poultry rendering wastewater. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 1327.
Aeration to improve biogas production by recalcitrant feedstock - (Proceedings)
USDA Agricultural Research Service creates Nutrient Uptake and Outcome Network (NUOnet) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delgado, J.A., Weyers, S.L., Dell, C.J., Harmel, R.D., Kleinman, P.J., Sistani, K.R., Leytem, A.B., Huggins, D.R., Strickland, T.C., Kitchen, N.R., Meisinger, J.J., Del Grosso, S.J., Johnson, J.M., Balkcom, K.S., Finley, J.W., Fukagawa, N.K., Powell, J.M., Van Pelt, R.S. 2016. USDA Agricultural Research Service creates Nutrient Uptake and Outcome Network (NUOnet) Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 71(6):147A-148A. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.71.6.147A.
Managing Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, and Poultry Manure to Increase Soil Health - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2016. Managing Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, and Poultry Manure to Increase Soil Health. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. 1.
Multi-year and multi-location soil quality and crop biomass yield responses to hardwood fast pyrolysis biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Laird, D.A., Novak, J.M., Collins, H.P., Ippolito, J.A., Karlen, D.L., Lentz, R.D., Sistani, K.R., Spokas, K.A., Van Pelt, R.S. 2016. Multi-year and multi-location soil quality and crop biomass yield responses to hardwood fast pyrolysis biochar. Geoderma. 289:46-53.
Corn grain yield and soil properties after 10 years of broiler litter amendment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netthisinghe, A., Woosley, P., Gilfillen, R., Willian, T., Sistani, K.R., Rowland, N. 2016. Corn grain yield and soil properties after 10 years of broiler litter amendment. Agronomy Journal. 108:1-8.
Corn response and soil nutrient concentration from subsurface application of poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Pote, D.H., Ritchey, E.L., Jn-Baptiste, M., Tewolde, H. 2016. Corn response and soil nutrient concentration from subsurface application of poultry litter. Agronomy Journal. 108:1674-1680.
Methane generation during swine manure windrows: a case study - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Silva, P.J., Sistani, K.R. 2016. Methane generation during swine manure windrows: a case study. Florida Section - Air and Waste Management Association Annual Conference. 1121.
Residual effect of poultry litter applications on no-till cotton lint yield Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., McLaughlin, M.R. 2016. Residual effect of poultry litter applications on no-till cotton lint yield. Agronomy Journal. 108:1405-1414.
Soil health, crop productivity, microbial transport, and mine spoil response to biochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Ippolito, J.A., Lentz, R.D., Spokas, K.A., Bolster, C.H., Sistani, K.R., Trippe, K.M., Phillips, C.L., Johnson, M.G. 2016. Soil health, crop productivity, microbial transport, and mine spoil response to biochars. BioEnergy Research. 9(2):454-464.
Field-scale fluorescence fingerprinting of biochar-borne dissolved organic carbon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Liu, Z., Sistani, K. 2016. Field-scale fluorescence fingerprinting of biochar-borne dissolved organic carbon. Journal of Environmental Management. 169:184-190.
Nitrogen source and application method impact on corn yield and nutrient uptake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Warren, J.G., Higgins, S. 2017. Nitrogen source and application method impact on corn yield and nutrient uptake. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 40(6):878-889.
Simulating the fate of fall- and spring-applied poultry litter nitrogen in corn production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, G.G., Tewolde, H., Ma, L., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Jenkins, J.N. 2015. Simulating the fate of fall- and spring-applied poultry litter nitrogen in corn production. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 79:1804-1814.
Proposed chemical mechanismsManagement practices impacts soil nutrients and bacterial populations in backgrounding beef feedlot - (Proceedings)
Netthisinghe, A., Sistani, K.R., Cook, K.L., Gilfillen, R., Rice, C. 2015. Proposed chemical mechanismsManagement practices impacts soil nutrients and bacterial populations in backgrounding beef feedlot . Meeting Proceedings. http://proceedings.esri.com/library/userconf/proc15/index.html.
Field scale manure born animal waste management : GIS application - (Proceedings)
Netthisinghe, A., Sistani, K.R., Cook, K.L., Gilfillen, R., Rice, C. 2015. Field scale manure born animal waste management : GIS application . ESRI Conference Proceedings. 24:239.
Management practices affect soil nutrients and bacterial populations in backgrounding beef feedlot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netthisinghe, A., Cook, K.L., Gilfillen, R., Sistani, K.R., Woosley, P. 2015. Management practices affect soil nutrients and bacterial populations in backgrounding beef feedlot. Journal of Environmental Quality. 44(6):1892-1902.
ARS NP212 Climate change, soils and emissions program update - (Abstract Only)
Silva, P.J., Sistani, K.R., Delgado, J.A., Walthall, C.L., Del Grosso, S.J. 2015. ARS NP212 Climate change, soils and emissions program update. Meeting Abstract. Abstract.
The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R., Silva, P.J. 2015. The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant. American Chemical Society Annual Meeting Symposium Proceedings. Paper #152123798.
Composting swine slurry to reduce indicators and antibiotic resistance genes - (Proceedings)
Cook, K.L., Bolster, C.H., Sistani, K.R. 2015. Composting swine slurry to reduce indicators and antibiotic resistance genes. Waste to Worth Conference. March 30-Aril 3, 2015. Seattle, Washington.
Effect of turning frequency and season on composting materials from swine high-rise facilities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, K.L., Ritchey, E.L., Loughrin, J.H., Haley, M.A., Sistani, K.R., Bolster, C.H. 2015. Effect of turning frequency and season on composting materials from swine high-rise facilities. Waste Management. 39:86-95.
The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R., Silva, P.J. 2015. The effectiveness of flocculants on inorganic and metallic species removal during aerobic digestion of wastewater from poultry processing plant. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Abstract.
Turning schedules influence final composition of composted swine manure - (Abstract Only)
Ritchey, E., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R. 2014. Turning schedules influence final composition of composted swine manure. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. November 3-5, 2014. Long Beach, California.
Crop yield responses to a hardwood biochar across varied soils and climate conditions - (Abstract Only)
Minimizing field time to get reasonable greenhouse gas flux estimates from many chambers - (Abstract Only)
Corn grain and nutrient uptake response to different swine manure application methods - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Warren, J.G. 2014. Corn grain and nutrient uptake response to different swine manure application methods. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Soil with a short history of poultry litter fertilization remains superior to normally fertilized soil for cotton - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Mclaughlin, M.R. 2014. Soil with a short history of poultry litter fertilization remains superior to normally fertilized soil for cotton. Agronomy Abstracts American Society of Agronomy, November 2-5, 2014, Longbeach, CA. https://scisoc.confexcom/scisoc/2014am/webprogramschedule/Paper87630.html, Abstract no. 304-12.
No-till corn response and soil nutrient concentrations from subsurface banding of poultry litter - (Abstract Only)
Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Pote, D.H., Ritchey, E. 2014. No-till corn response and soil nutrient concentrations from subsurface banding of poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Evaluation of RZWQ2 model and management of poultry litter as corn nitrogen source in the mid-southern United States - (Abstract Only)
Feng, G.G., Tewolde, H., Ma, L., Sistani, K.R., Jenkins, J.N. 2014. Evaluation of RZWQ2 model and management of poultry litter as corn nitrogen source in the mid-southern United States. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
Nutrient source and tillage impacts on tall fescue production and soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netthisinghe, A., Woosley, P., Gilfillen, R., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R. 2014. Nutrient source and tillage impacts on tall fescue production and soil properties. Agronomy Journal. 106:1427–1437.
Cotton production improvement and environmental concerns from poultry litter application in southern and southeastern USA soils ()
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R. 2014. Cotton production improvement and environmental concerns from poultry litter application in southern and southeastern USA soils. In: He, Z., Zhang, H., editors. Applied Manure and Nutrient Chemistry for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. New York, NY: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht. p. 355-370.
Biochar as soil amendment to improve soil quality, crop yield, and carbon sequestration - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Novak, J.M. 2014. Biochar as soil amendment to improve soil quality, crop yield, and carbon sequestration. World Congress of Soil Science. AF1011.
Soil micro nutrients in backgrounding beef feedlot site - (Abstract Only)
Netthisinghe, A., Gilfillen, R., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R. 2014. Soil micro nutrients in backgrounding beef feedlot site. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. Abstract.
Corn response to enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers and poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Simmons, J.R. 2014. Corn response to enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers and poultry litter. Agronomy Journal. 106(2):761-770.
Fall- and spring-applied poultry litter effectiveness as corn fertilizer in the mid-southern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A. 2013. Fall- and spring-applied poultry litter effectiveness as corn fertilizer in the mid-southern United States. Agronomy Journal. 105:1743-1748.
Implement with adjustable band spacing for subsurface band application of poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2013. Implement with adjustable band spacing for subsurface band application of poultry litter. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(6):831-839.
Affect of soil amendments and manure application on nitrifiers and denitrifiers - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Affect of soil amendments and manure application on nitrifiers and denitrifiers. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Combination of biochar and poultry litter impact on soil properties and corn yield - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Simmons, J.R., Jn-Baptiste, M. 2013. Combination of biochar and poultry litter impact on soil properties and corn yield. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Ammonia and nitrous oxide fluxes from a novel swine housing - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Ammonia and nitrous oxide fluxes from a novel swine housing. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Abstract.
In situ and ex situ spectroscopic monitoring of biochar's surface functional groups - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Orlov, A., Ramakrishnan, G., Sistani, K. 2013. In situ and ex situ spectroscopic monitoring of biochar's surface functional groups. Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis. 102:53-59.
Poultry litter time and method of application effects on corn yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jn-Baptiste, M., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H. 2013. Poultry litter time and method of application effects on corn yield. Soil Science. 178(3):109-119.
Soil nutrient dynamics in small beef cattle backgrounding feedlot on karst environment - (Abstract Only)
Netthisinghe, A., Gilfillen, R., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Soil nutrient dynamics in small beef cattle backgrounding feedlot on karst environment. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. abstract.
Effect of broiler litter application to soybean crop infested with Soybean Cyst Nematode - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donald, P.A., Allen, P.B., Tyler, D.D., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H., Walker, E.R. 2013. Effect of broiler litter application to soybean crop infested with Soybean Cyst Nematode. Nematropica. 43(1):24-34.
Influence of swine manure application method on concentrations of methanogens and denitrifiers in agricultural soils - (Proceedings)
Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Influence of swine manure application method on concentrations of methanogens and denitrifiers in agricultural soils. Meeting Abstract. online. http://www.extension.org/67590
Microbial populations associated with agricultural wastewaters and wastewater treatment - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Microbial populations associated with agricultural wastewaters and wastewater treatment. Water Research. Abstract.
Soil nutrients, bacteria populations, and veterinary pharmaceuticals across a backgrounding beef feedlot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netthisinghe, A.P., Cook, K.L., Rice, C., Gilfillen, R.A., Sistani, K.R. 2013. Soil nutrients, bacteria populations, and veterinary pharmaceuticals across a backgrounding beef feedlot. Journal of Environmental Quality. 42:532–544; DOI:10.2134.
Volatile fatty acids in suspended particulate matter from a poultry house using rice hulls as bedding materials—a profile of first flock after total cleanout - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2012. Volatile fatty acids in suspended particulate matter from a poultry house using rice hulls as bedding materials—a profile of first flock after total cleanout. Journal Civil & Environmental Engineering. 2(4)114:1-4. doi: 10.4172/2165-784X.1000114.
No-till corn response to subsurface application of poultry litter - (Abstract Only)
Simmons, J.R., Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Pote, D.H., Tewolde, H. 2012. No-till corn response to subsurface application of poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Corn grain yield and nutrient uptake from application of enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Simmons, J.R. 2012. Corn grain yield and nutrient uptake from application of enhanced-efficiency nitrogen fertilizers. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
A microbial approach to understanding the production of ammonia in poultry litter ()
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2012. A microbial approach to understanding the production of ammonia in poultry litter. Natural Resources Research Update (NRRU). NRRU only.
Amending poultry litter to reduce ammonia producing bacteria ()
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2012. Amending poultry litter to reduce ammonia producing bacteria. Natural Resources Research Update (NRRU). Technical update.
Multi-Location Study of Soil Enzyme Activities as affected by Different Manure Types, Rates, and Tillage Application Practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acosta Martinez, V., Mikha, M.M., Sistani, K.R., Stahlman, F., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F., Erickson, R. 2011. Multi-location study of soil enzyme activities as affected by different manure types, rates, and tillage application practices. Agriculture. 1(1): 4-21.
Turning schedules effect nutrient content of composted swine manure - (Abstract Only)
Ritchey, E., Cook, K.L., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2012. Turning schedules effect nutrient content of composted swine manure. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. Abstract.
Mercury emission and plant uptake of trace elements during early stage of soil amendment using flue gas desulfurization materials. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, C., Chang, Y., Sistani, K.R., Wang, Y., Lu, W., Lin, C., Dong, J., Hu, C., Pan, W. 2012. Mercury Emission and Plant Uptake of Trace Elements during Early Stage of Soil Amendment Using Flue Gas Desulfurization Materials. Journal of Air and Waste Management Association. 62(2):139-150.
Effects of Subsurface Applying Poultry Litter in Pasture and No-Till Systems - (Abstract Only)
Soil enzyme activities as affected by manure types, rates and tillage practices - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V., Mikha, M.M., Sistani, K.R., Stahlman, P.W., Benjamin, J.G., Vigil, M.F., Erickson, R. 2011. Soil enzyme activities as affected by manure types, rates and tillage practices[abstract]. American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting. October 16-19, 2011, San Antonio, Texas.
Poultry manure application time impact on corn grain production in a crider silt loam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jn-Baptiste, M., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H. 2012. Poultry manure application time impact on corn grain production in a crider silt loam. Soil Science. 177(1):47-55.
Links among nitrification, nitrifier communities and edaphic properties in contrasting soils receiving dairy slurry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fortuna, A., Honeycutt, C.W., Marsh, T.L., Griffin, T.S., Larkin, R.P., He, Z., Sistani, K.R., Albrecht, S.L., Woodbury, B.L., Torbert Iii, H.A., Powell, J.M., Hubbard, R.K., Eigenberg, R.A., Wright, R.J. 2011. Links among nitrification, nitrifier communities and edaphic properties in contrasting soils receiving dairy slurry. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41:262-272.
Links among nitrification, nitrifier communities and edaphic properties in contrasting soils receiving dairy slurry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fortuna, A., Honeycutt, C.W., Vandemark, G.J., Griffin, T.S., Larkin, R.P., He, Z., Wienhold, B.J., Sistani, K.R., Albrecht, S.L., Woodbury, B.L., Torbert III, H.A., Powell, J.M., Hubbard, R.K., Eigenberg, R.A., Wright, R.J., Allredge, R.J. 2012. Links among nitrification, nitrifier communities and edaphic properties in contrasting soils receiving dairy slurry. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41:262-272.
Continuous and residual effects of broiler litter application to cotton on soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Continuous and residual effects of broiler litter application to cotton on soil properties. Soil Science. 176:668-675.
Atmospheric emissions of nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide from different nitrogen fertilizers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L. 2011. Atmospheric emissions of nitrous oxide, methane, and carbon dioxide from different nitrogen fertilizers. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:1797–1805.
Mineral nutrition of cotton fertilized with poultry litter versus ammonium nitrate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2011. Mineral nutrition of cotton fertilized with poultry litter versus ammonium nitrate. Agronomy Journal. 103:1704-1711.
Initial ammonia and nitrous oxide emission from land application of different livestock wastes and nitrogen-base fertilizers - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R., Loughrin, J.H. 2011. Initial ammonia and nitrous oxide emission from land application of different livestock wastes and nitrogen-base fertilizers. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Poultry litter application time and tillage effects on corn grain production. - (Abstract Only)
Jn-Baptiste, M., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H. 2011. Poultry litter application time and tillage effects on corn grain production.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Atmospheric Emissions of N2O, CH4, and CO2 from Different Nitrogen Fertilizers - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Jn-Baptiste, M., Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L. 2011. Atmospheric Emissions of N2O, CH4, and CO2 from Different Nitrogen Fertilizers. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract Only.
Soil nutrients, bacterial communities, and veterinary pharmaceuticals in beef cattle backgrounding confinement on karst environment - (Abstract Only)
Netthisinghe, A., Cook, K.L., Rice, C., Sistani, K.R., Gilfillen, R., Nino De Guzman, G.T. 2011. Soil nutrients, bacterial communities, and veterinary pharmaceuticals in beef cattle backgrounding confinement on karst environment. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
Impact of amendments on microbial communities associated with nitrogen mineralization in poultry litter - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Warren, J.G., Gilfillen, R., Netthisinghe, A., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Impact of amendments on microbial communities associated with nitrogen mineralization in poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract.
An implement for subsurface band application of poultry litter - (Proceedings)
Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2011. An implement for subsurface band application of poultry litter. In: Midwest Poultry Federation Proceedings, March 16-17, 2011, St. Paul, Minnesota. CDROM.
Nitrogen and Winter Cover Crop Effects on Spring and Summer Nutrient Uptake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., McLaughlin, M.R., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Nitrogen and winter cover crop effects on spring and summer nutrient uptake. Grass and Forage Science. 66:381-390.
Evaluation of amendments to manage nitrogen loss and microbiological quality in poultry litter. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Eiteman, M.A., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Evaluation of amendments to manage nitrogen loss and microbiological quality in poultry litter. Journal of Environmental Management. 92:1760-1766.
Effect of Litter Amendments on Microbial and Nitrogen Dynamics in Poultry Houses - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Parekh, R.R., Warren, J.G., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Effect of Litter Amendments on Microbial and Nitrogen Dynamics in Poultry Houses. Poultry International Exposition. Meeting - No page numbers.
Flooding event impacts soil pH, Ca, and P concentration distribution in a cattle backgrounding site on karst topography. - (Abstract Only)
Netthisinghe, A., Gilfillen, R., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Flooding event impacts soil pH, Ca, and P concentration distribution in a cattle backgrounding site on karst topography.. Meeting Abstract. Abstract Only.
Subsurface application of poultry litter in pasture and no-till soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Kleinman, P.J., Moore Jr, P.A., Meisinger, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Saporito, L.S., Allen, A.L., Feyereisen, G.W. 2011. Subsurface application of poultry litter in pasture and no-till soils. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:402-411.
Nutrition of cotton fertilized with poultry litter versus ammonium nitrate - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Johnson, J.R. 2011. Nutrition of cotton fertilized with poultry litter versus ammonium nitrate. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD-ROM.
Subsurface band application of poultry litter - (Proceedings)
Way, T.R., Watts, D.B., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2010. Subsurface band application of poultry litter. In: Proceedings of the National Poultry and Animal Waste Management Symposium, October 26-28, 2010, Greensboro, North Carolina. CDROM.
Inorganic fertilizers after broiler litter amendment reduce surplus nutrients in orchardgrass soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Netthisinghe, A., Gilfillen, B., Willian, T., Rowland, N., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Inorganic fertilizers after broiler litter amendment reduce surplus nutrients in orchardgrass soils. Agronomy Journal. 103:1-8.
Spatial contrasts of seasonal and intraflock broiler litter trace gas emissions, physical and chemical properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miles, D.M., Brooks, J.P., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Spatial contrasts of seasonal and intraflock broiler litter trace gas emissions, physical and chemical properties. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:176-187.
Effect of surface incorporation of broiler litter applied to no-till cotton on runoff quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Shankle, M.W., Tewolde, H., Brooks, J.P., Sistani, K.R., McLaughlin, M.R., Rowe, D.E. 2011. Effect of surface incorporation of broiler litter applied to no-till cotton on runoff quality. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:566-574.
Effects of broiler litter application on nutrient accumulation in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilfillen, B., Rowland, N., Willian, T., Sleugh, B.B., Tekeste, M.Z., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Effects of broiler litter application on nutrient accumulation in soil. Forage and Grazinglands. On Line Only-http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/fg/research/2010/litter/. doi:10.1094/FG-2010-1105-01-RS.
Cotton lint yield improvement attributed to residual effect of repeated poultry litter application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R. 2011. Cotton lint yield improvement attributed to residual effect of repeated poultry litter application. Agronomy Journal. 103:107-112.
Nutrient source and tillage impact on corn grain yield and soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Mikha, M.M., Warren, J.G., Gilfillen, B., Acosta Martinez, V. 2011. Nutrient source and tillage impact on corn grain yield and soil properties. Soil Science. 175(12):593-600.
Acidification delays the microbial mineralization of organic N forms in poultry litter ()
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cook, K.L., Warren, J.G., Eiteman, M.A., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Acidification delays the microbial mineralization of organic N forms in poultry litter. CSA News. 55(10):11-13.
Applying Poultry Litter in the Fall to Fertilize Corn May not be Advisable Under Warm Climate - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Applying poultry litter in the fall to fertilize corn may not be advisable under warm climate. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
Microbial mineralization of organic nitrogen forms in poultry litters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cook, K.L., Warren, J.G., Eiteman, M.A., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Microbial mineralization of organic nitrogen forms in poultry litters. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39:1848-1857.
Protecting water quality by developing subsurface application technology for dry manures - (Abstract Only)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Kleinman, P.J., Moore Jr, P.A., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Protecting water quality by developing subsurface application technology for dry manures [abstract]. International Conference on Diffuse Pollution. Page 217.
Winter Cover Crop Responses to Nitrogen Fertilization in a Swine-Effluent Spray Field - (Abstract Only)
Read, J.J., McLaughlin, M.R., Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Winter cover crop responses to nitrogen fertilization in a swine-effluent spray field. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper #82-5. CD-ROM.
Nutrient Source and Tillage Impact on Corn Grain Yield and Soil Properties - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Mikha, M.M., Warren, J.G., Gilfillen, B., Acosta Martinez, V., Willian, T. 2010. Nutrient Source and Tillage Impact on Corn Grain Yield and Soil Properties. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 314-7.
Poultry Litter Application Time Effect on Nutrient Availability and Corn Yield In Central Kentucky. - (Abstract Only)
Jn-Baptiste, M., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H. 2010. Poultry Litter Application Time Effect on Nutrient Availability and Corn Yield In Central Kentucky.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 314-10.
The effect of enhanced-efficiency fertilizers on nitrous oxide emissions from various cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Halvorson, A.D., Del Grosso, S.J., Venterea, R.T., Rosen, C., Smith, J.L., Parkin, T.B., Hatfield, J.L., Sistani, K.R., Dell, C.J., Watts, D.B. 2010. The effect of enhanced-efficiency fertilizers on nitrous oxide emissions from various cropping systems. Meeting Abstract. p - see link above
A simple device for the collection of water and dissolved gases at defined depths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Loughrin, J.H., Bolster, C.H., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2010. A simple device for the collection of water and dissolved gases at defined depths. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 26(4):559-564.
Abiotic and Biotic Effect of Poultry Litter Biochar on Ammonia Removal - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Abiotic and Biotic Effect of Poultry Litter Biochar on Ammonia Removal. U.S. Biochar Initiative Conference. Abstract.
Effect of Poultry Litter on Biomethanation from Swine Slurry - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Effect of Poultry Litter on Biomethanation from Swine Slurry. Waste to Fuels Conference. No page number.
Potassium and magnesium nutrition of cotton fertilized with broiler litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2010. Potassium and magnesium nutrition of cotton fertilized with broiler litter. Journal of Cotton Science. 14:1-12.
Effects of broiler litter application on nutrient accumulations in soil. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilfillen, R.A., Rowland, N.S., Willian, W.T., Sleugh, B.B., Tekeste, M.Z., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Effects of broiler litter application on nutrient accumulations in soil.. Forage and Grazinglands. doi:10.1094/FG-2010-1105-01-RS.
Apparent Use Efficiency of Nitrogen and Phosphorus from Broiler Litter Applied to Bermudagrass - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H. 2009. Apparent Use Efficiency of Nitrogen and Phosphorus from Broiler Litter Applied to Bermudagrass. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2010, 41:1873-1884
Determination of Ammonia and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Land Application of Swine Slurry: A Comparison of Three Application Methods. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Determination of Ammonia and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Land Application of Swine Slurry: A Comparison of Three Application Methods. Bioresource Technology. 101:1662–1667.
Equivalency of broiler litter to ammonium nitrate as a cotton fertilizer in an upland soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Johnson, J.R. 2010. Equivalency of Broiler Litter to Ammonium Nitrate as a Cotton Fertilizer in an Upland Soil. Agronomy Journal. 102:251-257.
Fertilizing cotton with broiler litter is superior to inorganic fertilizers in Mississippi soils - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2009. Fertilizing cotton with broiler litter is superior to inorganic fertilizers in Mississippi soils [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD Rom.
Water-Quality Effects of a Mechanized Subsurface-Banding Technique for Applying Poultry Litter to Perennial Grassland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Sistani, K.R., Moore Jr, P.A. 2009. Water-quality effects of a mechanized subsurface-banding technique for applying poultry litter to perennial grassland. Journal of Environmental Management. 90(11):3534-3539.
Broiler litter fertilization and cropping system impacts on soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2009. Broiler Litter Fertilization and Cropping System Impacts on Soil Properties. Agronomy Journal. 101:1304-1310.
Greenhouse gas emissions from swine effluent applied to soil by different methods. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Warren, J., Lovanh, N.C., Higgins, S., Shearer, S. 2010. Greenhouse gas emissions from swine effluent applied to soil by different methods. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74:429-435.
Comparison of broiler litter and commercial fertilizer at equivalent N rates on soil quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R. 2010. Comparison of broiler litter and commercial fertilizer at equivalent N rates on soil quality. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 41:2432-2447.
Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials.. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Volatile Organic Carbons in Suspended Particulate Matter from Broiler House: Examination of Filtration Conditions and Materials.. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Macronutrient concentration in plant parts of cotton fertilized with broiler Litter in a marginal upland Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2009. Macronutrient concentration in plant parts of cotton fertilized with broiler Litter in a marginal upland Soil. Soil & Tillage Research. 105(1):1-11.
Influence of Poultry Litter Application Methods on the Longevity of Nutrient and E. coli in Runoff from Tall Fescue Pasture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Bolster, C.H., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A., Pote, D.H., Watts, D.B. 2010. Influence of Poultry Litter Application Methods on the Longevity of Nutrient and E. coli in Runoff from Tall Fescue Pasture. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. 206:3-12.
Developing a Poultry Litter Subsurface Applicator to Minimize Nutrient Losses from Perennial Grassland - (Abstract Only)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Sistani, K.R., Moore Jr, P.A. 2009. Developing a Poultry Litter Subsurface Applicator to Minimize Nutrient Losses from Perennial Grassland. International Soil and Water Conservation Conference.
Apparent use efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus from broiler litter applied to bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H. 2010. Apparent use efficiency of nitrogen and phosphorus from broiler litter applied to bermudagrass. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 41(15):1873-1884.
Cotton response to chicken litter in rotation with corn in clayey soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Buehring, N., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Pratt, R.G. 2009. Cotton response to chicken litter in a rotation with corn in clayey soil. Agronomy Journal. 101:626-634.
Double-cropping annual ryegrass and bermudagrass to reduce phosphorus levels in soil with history of poultry litter application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Oldham, J.L., Oldham, J.L. 2009. Double-cropping annual ryegrass and bermudagrass to reduce phosphorus levels in soil with history of poultry litter application. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 84:93-104.
Broiler Litter Application Method and Runoff Timing Effects on Nutrient and Escherichia coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A., Way, T.R., Bolster, C.H., Pote, D.H., Warren, J.G. 2009. Broiler Litter Application Method and Runoff Timing Effects on Nutrient and Escherichia coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture. Journal of Environmental Quality. 38(3):1216-1223
Alum affects ammonia-producing microorganisms in poultry litter ()
Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Alum affects ammonia-producing microorganisms in poultry litter. CSA News. 54(1):5.
The Effect of Stratification and Seasonal Variability on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Sistani, K.R. 2009. The Effect of Stratification and Seasonal Variability on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon. Bioresource Technology. 100:3706-3712
Seasonal changes in phosphorus and phosphatase compositions in soils enriched with poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankolo, R.N., Sistani, K.R., Senwo, Z.N., Ranatunga, T.D. 2008. Seasonal changes in phosphorus and phosphatase compositions in soils enriched with poultry litter. Journal of Food Agriculture and Environment. Vol.6 (3&4):415-420 July-October 2008
Cotton response to poultry litter applied by subsurface banding relative to surface broadcasting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Armstrong, S., Way, T.R., Rowe, D., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Cotton response to poultry litter applied by subsurface banding relative to surface broadcasting. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 73:384-389.
Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Soil Applied Swine Effluent by Different Methods - (Proceedings)
Sistani, K.R., Warren, J.G., Lovanh, N.C. 2008. Quantification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Soil Applied Swine Effluent by Different Methods. International Livestock Symposium. CD: Aug. 30 - Sep.5
Effect of Litter Amendments on Poultry Litter Microbial Communities and the Subsequent Effect on Nitrogen Dynamics - (Abstract Only)
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cook, K.L., Warren, J.G., Lovanh, N.C., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Effect of Litter Amendments on Poultry Litter Microbial Communities and the Subsequent Effect on Nitrogen Dynamics. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Poultry Litter and Tillage Influence on Corn Production and Soil Nutrients on a Silt Loam Soil in Kentucky - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Sikora, F.J., Rasnake, M. 2008. Poultry Litter and Tillage Influence on Corn Production and Soil Nutrients on a Silt Loam Soil in Kentucky. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Profile of volatile Fatty Acids in Suspended Particulate Matter from a Poultry House Using Rice Hulls as Bedding Materials - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Profile of volatile Fatty Acids in Suspended Particulate Matter from a Poultry House Using Rice Hulls as Bedding Materials. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Evaluation of Methane Potential from Swine Slurry with Poultry Litter Amendments - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Ruiz-Aguilar, G., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Evaluation of Methane Potential from Swine Slurry with Poultry Litter Amendments. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Soil nutrient evaluation from swine effluent application to five forage-system practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Mclaughlin, M.R., Brink, G.E. 2008. Soil nutrient evaluation from swine effluent application to five forage-system practices. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 82:265-271.
Ammonia and Greenhouse Gases Emission from Land Application of Swine Slurry: A Comparison of Three Application Methods - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Ammonia and Greenhouse Gases Emission from Land Application of Swine Slurry: A Comparison of Three Application Methods. International Livestock Symposium.
Nationally Coordinated Research to Predict Manure Nitrogen Availability - (Abstract Only)
Honeycutt, C.W., Griffin, T.S., Fortuna, A., Wienhold, B.J., Woodbury, B.L., Albrecht, S.L., Sistani, K.R., Torbert Iii, H.A., Hubbard, R.K., Powell, J.M., He, Z. 2008. Nationally Coordinated Research to Predict Manure Nitrogen Availability. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. Published on CD-Rom.
A New Method of Poultry Litter Application to Perennial Pasture: Subsurface Banding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R., Way, T.R., Mays, D.A., Pote, D.H. 2008. A new method of poultry litter application to perennial pasture: subsurface banding. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 72: 1831-1837.
Effect of Alum Treatment on the Concentration of Total and Ureolytic Microorganisms in Poultry Litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook,K.L., Rothrock Jr,M.J., Warren,J.G., Sistani,K.R., Moore Jr,P.A. 2008. Effect of Alum Treatment on the Concentration of Total and Ureolytic Microorganisms in Poultry Litter. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:2360-2367
The effect of alum addition on microbial communities in poultry litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cook, K.L., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2008. The effect of alum addition on microbial communities in poultry litter. Poultry Science. 87(8) 1493-1503
Greenhouse Gases Emission from Land Application of Swine Waste Water: A Comparison of Three Different Swine Slurry Application Methods - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Greenhouse Gases Emission from Land Application of Swine Waste Water: A Comparison of Three Different Swine Slurry Application Methods. Mitigating Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations.
Bioaugmentation of Treatment System for Skatole Degradation: Bioremediation Potential for Odors Reduction at Livestock Operations. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Bioaugmentation of Treatment System for Skatole Degradation: Bioremediation Potential for Odors Reduction at Livestock Operations.. Mitigating Air Emissions from Animal Feeding Operations.
Development of a Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay to Target a Novel Group of Ammonia-Producing Bacteria Found in Poultry Litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cook, K.L., Lovanh, N.C., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2008. Development of a Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay to Target a Novel Group of Ammonia-Producing Bacteria Found in Poultry Litter . Poultry Science. 87(6):1058-1067
Subsurface Banded Broiler Litter Improves Cotton Yield and Quality - (Proceedings)
Tewolde, H., Armstrong, S., Way, T.R., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2008. Subsurface Banded Broiler Litter Improves Cotton Yield and Quality. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. P1664-1667
Nitrogen Mineralization of Broiler Litter Applied to Southeastern Coastal Plain Soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hubbard, R.K., Bosch, D.D., Marshall, L.K., Strickland, T.C., Rowland, D., Griffin, T.S., Honeycutt, C.W., Albrecht, S.L., Sistani, K.R., Torbert Iii, H.A., Woodbury, B.L., Powell, J.M., Wienhold, B.J. 2008. Nitrogen Mineralization of Broiler Litter Applied to Southeastern Coastal Plain Soils. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 63(4):182-192.
Soil-incorporating Poultry Litter Increases Cotton Tissue Nitrogen Concentration and Uptake - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2007. Soil-incorporating Poultry Litter Increases Cotton Tissue Nitrogen Concentration and Uptake. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
The Determination of Greenhouse Gases from Three Different Swine Waste Application Methods Using Flux Chamber and Photoacoustic Gas Analyzer. - (Abstract Only)
Lovanh, N.C., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2007. The Determination of Greenhouse Gases from Three Different Swine Waste Application Methods Using Flux Chamber and Photoacoustic Gas Analyzer.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Evaluation of Pre-plant Swine Effluent Application Methods for Corn Grain Production - (Abstract Only)
Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R., Shearer, S., Higgins, S. 2007. Evaluation of Pre-plant Swine Effluent Application Methods for Corn Grain Production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CD 11/08/2007
Broiler Litter Application Method and Antecedent Time to Runoff Initiation Effect on Nutrient and E. coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Torbert Iii, H.A., Way, T.R., Bolster, C.H., Warren, J.G., Pote, D.H. 2007. Broiler Litter Application Method and Antecedent Time to Runoff Initiation Effect on Nutrient and E. coli Losses from Tall Fescue Pasture. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Effect of Animal Manure on Phosphorus Sorption to Soils - (Abstract Only)
Bolster, C.H., Sistani, K.R. 2007. Effect of Animal Manure on Phosphorus Sorption to Soils. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Managing Broiler Litter Application Rate and Grazing to Decrease Watershed Runoff Losses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L. 2008. Managing Broiler Litter Application Rate and Grazing to Decrease Watershed Runoff Losses. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:718-724
No-till and conventional-till cotton response to broiler litter fertilization in an upland soil: lint yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E. 2008. No-till and conventional-till cotton response to broiler litter fertilization in an upland soil: lint yield. Agronomy Journal. 100:502-509.
BROILER Chicken LITTER APPLICATION TIMING Effect ON COASTAL BERMUDAGRASS IN SOUTHEASTERN U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. 2007 Broiler chicken litter application timing effect on coastal bermudagrass in southeastern u.s.. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 81:49-57
Nutrient dynamics from broiler litter applied to no-till cotton in an upland soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Shankle, M. W., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D. E. 2008. Nutrient dynamics and availability from broiler litter applied to no-till cotton in an Upland soil. Agronomy Journal. 100:564-570.
The Impact of Alum Additions on Organic P Transformations in Poultry Litter and Litter Amended Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warren, J.G., Penn, C.J., Mcgrath, J.M., Sistani, K.R. 2008. The Impact of Alum Additions on Organic P Transformations in Poultry Litter and Litter Amended Soil. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:469-476
Poultry litter and tillage influence on corn production and soil nutrients in a Kentucky silt loam soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Rasnake, M., Sikora, F. 2008. Poultry litter and tillage influence on corn production and soil nutrients in a Kentucky silt loam soil. Soil & Tillage Research. 98:130-139.
MINERALIZATION OF NITROGEN FROM BROILER LITTER AS AFFECTED BY SOIL TEXTURE IN THE SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAIN - (Abstract Only)
Hubbard, R.K., Bosch, D.D., Marshall, L.K., Strickland, T.C., Rowland, D., Griffin, T.S., Honeycutt, C.W., Albrecht, S.L., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A. 2007. Mineralization of nitrogen from broiler litter as affected by soil texture in the southeastern coastal plain. American Society of Agronomy Meetings, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 4 - 8, 2007.
Sorption of Phosphorus from Swine, Dairy, and Poultry Manures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolster, C.H., Sistani, K.R. 2009. Sorption of Phosphorus from Swine, Dairy, and Poultry Manures. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 40:1106-1123
Spatial Shifts in Microbial Population Structure Within Poultry Litter Associated with Physicochemical Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R. 2007. Spatial Shifts in Microbial Population Structure Within Poultry Litter Associated with Physicochemical Properties. Poultry Science. Vol 86 pages 1840-1849
Reduction of high soil test phosphorus by bermudagrass and ryegrass-bermudagrass following the cessation of broiler litter applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L. 2007. Reduction of high soil test phosphorus by bermudagrass and ryegrass-bermudagrass following the cessation of broiler litter applications. Agronomy Journal. 99:1492-1501.
LABORATORY AND FIELD EVALUATION OF BROILER LITTER NITROGEN MERALIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., McGowen, S.L., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. 2008. Laboratory and field evaluation of broiler litter nitrogen meralization. Bioresource Technology. 99:2603-2611
Linking Process Level Function and Beta-ammonia Oxidizer Community Dynamics Across Varying Soils Following Manure Application - (Abstract Only)
Fortuna, A., Honeycutt, C.W., Marsh, T.L., Griffin, T.S., Larkin, R.P., He, Z., Wienhold, B.J., Sistani, K.R., Albrecht, S.L., Woodbury, B.L., Torbert Iii, H.A., Powell, J.M., Hubbard, R.K., Eigenberg, R.A., Wright, R.J. 2007. Linking Process Level Function and Beta-ammonia Oxidizer Community Dynamics Across Varying Soils Following Manure Application. Ecological Society of America Abstracts. 2007 CD-ROM.
Spatial Variability of Ammonia Production in Poultry House: Biological, Chemical, and Physical Effects at Microscale. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R. 2007. Spatial Variability of Ammonia Production in Poultry House: Biological, Chemical, and Physical Effects at Microscale.. International Ammonia Conference in Agriculture.
Quantification of Ammonia Flux from Land Application of Swine Effluent - (Proceedings)
Sistani, K.R., Williams, A.C., Mays, D.A. 2007. Quantification of Ammonia Flux from Land Application of Swine Effluent. International Ammonia Conference in Agriculture, Ede, The Netherlands, March 17-22, 2007
Broiler litter application effects on selected trace elements under conventional and no-till systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2007. Broiler litter application effects on selected trace elements under conventional and no-till systems. Soil Science. 172:349-365.
Effect of Stratification on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon in Kentucky: A Case Study for Designing Alternative Remediation Options. - (Proceedings)
Lovanh, N.C., Loughrin, J.H., Cook, K.L., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Sistani, K.R. 2007. Effect of Stratification on the Profile of an Anaerobic Swine Waste Treatment Lagoon in Kentucky: A Case Study for Designing Alternative Remediation Options.. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
Broiler Litter Improves Cotton Yield above Inorganic Fertilizers - (Proceedings)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E. 2007. Broiler Litter Improves Cotton Yield above Inorganic Fertilizers. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
Broiler litter application rate effects on bermudagrass nutrient uptake and phosphorus level of soils differing in application history - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Oldham, J.L., Kingery, W.E., Johnson, B. 2008. Broiler litter application rate effects on bermudagrass nutrient uptake and phosphorus level of soils differing in application history. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 31:79-94.
Effects of broiler litter applied to no-till and tillage cotton on selected soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Tewolde, H. 2007. Effects of broiler litter applied to no-till and tillage cotton on selected soil properties. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 71:974-983.
Phosphorus Extraction by Cotton Fertilized with Broiler Litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A. 2007 Phosphorus Extraction by Cotton Fertilized with Broiler Litter. Agron J. 99:999-1008
NATIONALLY COORDINATED EVALUATION OF SOIL NITROGEN MINERALIZATION RATE USING A STANDARDIZED AEROBIC INCUBATION PROTOCOL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Griffin, T.S., Honeycutt, C.W., Albrecht, S.L., Sistani, K.R., Torbert Iii, H.A., Wienhold, B.J., Woodbury, B.L., Hubbard, R.K., Powell, J.M. 2008. Nationally coordinated evaluation of soil nitrogen mineralization rate using a standardized aerobic incubation protocol. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 39:257-268.
Broiler Litter Application Date on Bermudagrass in Southeastern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. 2006. Broiler Litter Application Date on Bermudagrass in Southeastern U.S.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts CD.
HARVESTING ANNUAL RYEGRASS TO REMOVE EXCESS SOIL NUTRIENTS IN A BERMUDAGRASS PASTURE FERTILIZED WITH BROILER LITTER - (Abstract Only)
Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L. 2006. Harvesting annual ryegrass to remove excess soil nutrients in a bermudagrass pasture fertilized with broiler litter [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper 65-6, CD-ROM.
Uptake Efficiency of Broiler Litter-Derived Macronutrients by Cotton - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A. 2006. Uptake Efficiency of Broiler Litter-Derived Macronutrients by Cotton. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Survival and Transport of Campylobacter Jejuni from Poultry Litter - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Bolster, C.H., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Survival and Transport of Campylobacter Jejuni from Poultry Litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Effect of Alum Amendment on the Bacterial and Fungal Populations in Poultry Litter - (Abstract Only)
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Warren, J.G., Cook, K.L., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Effect of Alum Amendment on the Bacterial and Fungal Populations in Poultry Litter . ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Quantification of a Novel Group of Ammonia Producing Bacteria Found in Poultry Litter by Quantitative Real-Time PCR - (Abstract Only)
Rothrock Jr, M.J., Cook, K.L., Lovanh, N.C., Warren, J.G., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Quantification of a Novel Group of Ammonia Producing Bacteria Found in Poultry Litter by Quantitative Real-Time PCR . ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Nitrogen Extraction by Cotton Fertilized with Broiler Litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A. 2007. Nitrogen Extraction by Cotton Fertilized with Broiler Litter. Crop Science. 47:1131-1142.
EFFECT OF BROILER LITTER PHYSICAL, CHEMICAL, AND SPATIAL CHARACTERISTICS ON THE MICROBIAL POPULATION EVALUATED USING MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES - (Abstract Only)
Cook, K.L., Lovanh, N.C., Rothrock Jr, M.J., Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Effect of broiler litter physical, chemical, and spatial characteristics on the microbial population evaluated using molecular techniques. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Lint yield and fiber quality of cotton fertilized with broiler litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A., Johnson, J.R. 2007. Lint yield and fiber quality of cotton fertilized with broiler litter. Agronomy Journal. 99:184-194.
Towards National Prediction of Manure N Availability: Soil Influence on Nitrifier Community and Nitrification - (Abstract Only)
Fortuna, A., Honeycutt, C.W., Marsh, T.L., Griffin, T.S., Larkin, R.P., He, Z., Wienhold, B.J., Sistani, K.R., Albrecht, S.L., Woodbury, B.L., Torbert Iii, H.A., Powell, J.M., Hubbard, R.K., Eigenberg, R.A., Wright, R.J. 2006. Towards National Prediction of Manure N Availability: Soil Influence on Nitrifier Community and Nitrification. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2006 CD-ROM.
Optimum Broiler litter application timing on coastal bermudagrass in southeastern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E. Optimum Broiler litter application timing on coastal bermudagrass in southeastern U.S.. World Congress of Soil Science. July 9-15, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Abstract, CDROM
Cropping system and broiler litter application impacts on soil nutrient dynamics and soil quality - (Abstract Only)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2006. Cropping system and broiler litter application impacts on soil nutrient dynamics and soil quality [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. 278-2.
INCORPORATING POULTRY LITTER INTO PERENNIAL GRASSLAND TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY - (Abstract Only)
Pote, D.H., Way, T.R., Kingery, W.L., Aiken, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Han, F.X., Moore Jr, P.A. 2006. [CD-ROM] Incorporating poultry litter into perennial grassland to improve water quality. Proceedings of the Arkansas Water Research Center Conference.
Effects of broiler litter and nitrogen fertilization on uptake of major nutrients by coastal bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Read, J.J., Brink, G.E., Oldham, J.L., Kingery, W.L., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Effects of broiler litter and nitrogen fertilization on uptake of major nutrients by coastal bermudagrass. Agronomy Journal. 98:1065-1072.
Cropping System and Broiler Litter Application Impacts on Soil Nutrient Dynamics and Quality Characteristics - (Abstract Only)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2008. Cropping system and broiler litter application impacts on soil nutrient dynamics and quality characteristics [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 151.
SOIL CHEMISTRY AFTER FIFTEEN YEARS INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS OF SWINE LAGOON EFFLUENT - (Abstract Only)
Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Soil chemistry after fifteen years intensive applications of swine lagoon effluent [abstract]. In: Proceedings of World Congress of Soil Science, Frontiers of Soil Science, July 9-15, 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. p. 458.
EFFECTS OF WINTER COVER CROP SPECIES AND ITS MANAGEMENT ON SUMMER BERMUDAGRASS PRODUCTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowe, D.E., Fairbrother, T.E., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Winter cover crop and management effects on summer and annual nutrient yields. Agronomy Journal. 98:946-950.
NUTRIENT ACCUMULATION IN COTTON FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER - (Proceedings)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. Nutrient accumulation in cotton fertilized with poultry litter. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. National Cotton Council, Memphis, TN. PP. 2056-2060.
USE OF POULTRY LITTER AS A FERTILIZER SOURCE IN NO-TILLAGE COTTON PRODUCTION - (Proceedings)
Shankle, M.W., Tewolde, H., Garett, T.F., Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E. Use of poultry litter as a fertilizer source in no-tillage cotton production. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference 2005. New Orleans, Jan 4-7, 2005 pp. 2568-2570
EFFECTS OF SWINE LAGOON EFLUENT AND COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER APPLICATIONS ON PHOSPHORUS STATUS OF AN ACID AND ALKALINE SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Mostafa, S.M., Varco, J.J., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Effects of swine lagoon effluent and commercial fertilizer applications on phosphorus status of an acid and alkaline soil. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 37:2011-2030.
EFFECTS OF OVERSEEDING BERMUDAGRASS WITH ANNUAL RYEGRASS ON REMOVAL OF EXCESS SOIL NUTRIENTS FROM BROILER LITTER APPLICATIONS - (Abstract Only)
Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Rowe, D.E., Oldham, J.L. 2005. Effects of overseeding bermudagrass with annual ryegrass on removal of excess soil nutrients from broiler litter applications [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2005 CDROM.
STANDARDIZING AEROBIC INCUBATION METHODS: IS IT POSSIBLE? - (Abstract Only)
Griffin, T.S., Honeycutt, C.W., Albrecht, S.L., Hubbard, R.K., Powell, J.M., Sistani, K.R., Torbert III, H.A., Wienhold, B.J., Woodbury, B.L. 2005. Standardizing aerobic incubation methods: is it possible?. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. ON CD
MINERALIZATION OF BROILER LITTER NITROGEN: LABORATORY INCUBATION AND FIELD VALIDATION - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Brink, G.E., Read, J.J., Owens, P. 2005. Mineralization of broiler litter nitrogen: laboratory incubation and field validation. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Agronomy Abstracts, CD Nov 2005.
SUPPLEMENTAL NITROGEN EFFECT ON BROILER-LITTER FERTILIZED COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Johnson, J.R., and Tewolde, H. 2004. Supplemental nitrogen effect on broiler-litter fertilized cotton. Agron. Abstract. CD-ROM.
TIME OF APPLICATION AFFECTS FERTILIZER POTENCY OF POULTRY LITTER - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A. Time of application affects fertilizer potency of poultry litter. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Agronomy Abstracts, CD Nov 2005.
SUBSTITUTING CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS WITH POULTRY MANURE TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - (Proceedings)
Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H., Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Substituting chemical fertilizers with poultry manure to reduce environmental impact. International Conference on Environmental Management. pp 305-309
MATURITY EFFECTS ON MINERAL CONCENTRATION AND UPTAKE IN ANNUAL RYEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Oldham, J.L., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Maturity effects on mineral concentration and uptake in annual ryegrass. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 29:1143-1155.
Sulphate Adsorption in Soils of North and Northeast Iran. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shahsavani, S., Ardalan, M., Sistani, K.R. 2006. Sulphate Adsorption in Soils of North and Northeast Iran.. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 37:1587-1596.
BROILER LITTER EFFECTS ON SELECTED SOIL PROPERTIES UNDER TWO CONTRASTING SOIL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Broiler litter effects on selected soil chemical properties under two contrasting management systems [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2005 CD-ROM.
STANDARDIZING AEROBIC INCUBATION METHODS: IS IT POSSIBLE? - (Abstract Only)
Griffin, T.S., Honeycutt, C.W., Albrecht, S.L., Hubbard, R.K., Powell, J.M., Sistani, K.R., Wienhold, B.J. 2005. Standardizing aerobic incubation methods: is it possible? Agronomy Abstracts.
Broiler litter as a micronutrient source for cotton: concentrations in plant parts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Broiler litter as a micronutrient source for cotton: concentrations in plant parts. Journal of Environmental Quality. 34:1697-1706.
APPLYING POULTRY LITTER IN THE FALL DIMINISHES ITS FERTILIZER VALUE - (Proceedings)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A., Johnson, J.R. 2005. Applying poultry litter in the fall diminishes its fertilizer value. Mississippi Water Resources Research Conference Proceedings CD-ROM
TALL FESCUE FERTILIZED WITH ALUM-TREATED AND UNTREATED BROILER LITTER: RUNOFF, SOIL, AND PLANT NUTRIENT CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Mays, D.A., Dawkins, R.A. Tall fescue fertilized with alum-treated and untreated broiler litter: runoff, soil, and plant nutrient content. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. Vol 28(3):109-119
SUBSURFACE BAND AND SURFACE BROADCAST APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER: EFFECT ON SOIL NITROGEN SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION - (Proceedings)
Armstrong, S.D., Tewolde, H., Way, T.R., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R., Taylor, R.W. 2005. Subsurface band and surface broadcast application of poultry litter: effect on soil nitrogen spatial distribution. Mississippi Water Resources Research Conference Proceedings CD-ROM
NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND RUNOFF FROM ALUM-TREATED BROILER LITTER TALL FESCUE PLOTS - (Proceedings)
Sistani, K.R., Mays, D.A., Dawkins, R.A. 2005. Nutrient uptake and runoff from alum-treated broiler litter tall fescue plots. Mississippi Water Resources Research Conference Proceedings. 4/26-4/27/2005
SOIL NUTRIENT DYNAMICS FROM SWINE EFFLUENT APPLICATION TO COMMON BERMUDAGRASS OVERSEEDED WITH COOL-SEASON ANNUALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Mclaughlin, M.R. 2006. Soil nutrient dynamics from swine effluent application to common bermudagrass overseeded with cool-season annuals. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 28:101-116.
Effects of broiler litter on soybean production and soil nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Tewolde, H. 2005. Effects of broiler litter on soybean production and soil nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations. Agronomy Journal. 97:314-321.
Estimating cotton leaf area index nondestructively with a light sensor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A., Tsegaye, T. 2005. Estimating cotton leaf area index nondestructively with a light sensor. Agronomy Journal. 97:1158-1163.
BROILER LITTER AS A SOLE NUTRIENT SOURCE FOR COTTON: NITROGEN, PHOSPHORUS, POTASSIUM, CALCIUM, AND MAGNESIUM CONCENTRATIONS IN PLANT PARTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Broiler litter as a sole nutrient source for cotton: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and magensium concentrations in plant parts. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 28(4):605-619.
COMPARISON OF BROADCAST AND BAND APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER ON COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Armstrong, S.D., Taylor, R.W., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Way, T., Sistani, K. 2005. Comparison of broadcast and band application of poultry litter on cotton [abstract]. Proceedings National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2613.
COMPARISON OF BROADCAST AND BAND APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER ON COTTON - (Proceedings)
Armstrong,S.D., Taylor, R.W., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Way, T., Sistani, K.R. 2005. COMPARISON OF BROADCAST AND BAND APPLICATION OF POULTRY LITTER ON COTTON [abstract]. Proceedings National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2613
EFFECTS OF FALL APPLICATION OF BROILER LITTER AND RYE WINTER COVER CROP ON COTTON YIELD AND SOIL N DYNAMICS - (Proceedings)
Adeli, A., Rowe, D.E., Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R. 2005. Effects of fall application of broiler litter and rye winter cover crop on cotton yield and soil N dynamics. Proceedings National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 2532-2543.
LACK OF INCORPORATION REDUCES BENEFITS OF POULTRY LITTER APPLIED TO NO-TILL COTTON - (Proceedings)
Tewolde, H., Shankle, M.W., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Adeli, A. 2005. Lack of incorporation reduces benefits of poultry litter applied to no-till cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference 2005. New Orleans, Jan 4-7, 2005 pp. 2504-2506
PROTOCOLS FOR NATIONALLY COORDINATED LABORATORY AND FIELD RESEARCH ON MANURE NITROGEN MINERALIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Honeycutt, C.W., Griffin, T.S., Wienhold, B.J., Eghball, B., Albrecht, S.L., Powell, J.M., Woodbury, B.L., Sistani, K.R., Hubbard, R.K., Torbert III, H.A., Eigenberg, R.A., Wright, R.J., Jawson, M.D., He, Z. 2005. Protocols for nationally coordinated laboratory and field research on manure nitrogen mineralization. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 36: 2807-2822.
FIBER QUALITY OF COTTON FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Johnson, J.R. 2004. Fiber quality of cotton fertilized with poultry litter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Agronomy Abstracts CD-ROM
TRACE METAL ACCUMULATION, MOVEMENT, AND REMMEDIATION IN SOILS RECEIVING ANIMAL MANURE ()
Sistani, K.R., Novak, J.M. 2006. Trace metal accumulation, movement, and remmediation in soils receiving animal manure. Book Chapter. Trace Elements in the Environment (Biogeochemistry, Biotechnology, and Bioremdiation) 33:689-706
EFFECTS OF OVERSEEDING COOL-SEASON ANNUALS ON HAY YIELD AND N AND P UPTAKE BY TIFTON 44 BERMUDAGRASS IN A SWINE EFFLUENT SPRAY FIELD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McLaughlin, M.R., Sistani, K.R., Fairbrother, T.E., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Effects of overseeding cool-season annuals on hay yield and nitrogen and phosphorus uptake by Tifton 44 bermudagrass fertilized with swine effluent. Agronomy Journal. 97:479-486.
Overseeding common bermudagrass with cool-season annuals to increase yield and nitrogen and phosphorus uptake in a hay field fertilized with swine effluent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McLaughlin, M.R., Sistani, K.R., Fairbrother, T.E., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Overseeding common bermudagrass with cool-season annuals to increase yield and nitrogen and phosphorus uptake in a hay field fertilized with swine effluent. Agronomy Journal. 97:487-493.
EFFECTS OF SOIL CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ON BERMUDAGRASS GROWTH RESPONSE TO BROILER LITTER APPLICATION - (Abstract Only)
Adeli, A., Read, J.J., Owens, P.R., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R. 2004. Effects of soil chemical and physical properties on bermudagrass growth response to broiler litter application [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2004 CDROM.
NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF SWINE EFFLUENT-FERTILIZED BERMUDAGRASS DURING PRIMARY SPRING AND SUMMER GROWTH - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brink, G.E., Pederson, G.A., Sistani, K.R. 2005. Nutrient uptake of swine effluent-fertilized bermudagrass during primary spring and summer growth. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 28:1337-1346.
NUTRIENT UPTAKE OF HYBRID AND COMMON BERMUDAGRASS FERTILIZED WITH BROILER LITTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Nutrient uptake of hybrid and common bermudagrass fertilized with broiler litter. Agronomy Journal. 96:1509-1515.
Effects of swine lagoon effluent relative to commercial fertilizer applications on warm-season forage nutritive value - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Varco, J.J., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Effects of swine lagoon effluent relative to commercial fertilizer applications on warm-season forage nutritive value. Agronomy Journal. 97:408-417.
FORAGE YIELD AND PLANT REFLECTANCE IN ANNUAL RYEGRASS FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER - (Abstract Only)
Read, J.J., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Forage yield and plant reflectance in annual ryegrass fertilized with poultry litter [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2004 CDROM.
AIR EMISSION STANDARDS - (Proceedings)
Miles, D.M., Owens, P.R., Sistani, K.R. 2004. Air emission standards: Poultry production and ammonia. Proceedings The Poultry Federation Annual Poultry Symposium. p.8-11.
BERMUDAGRASS CULTIVAR RESPONSE TO BROILER LITTER FERTILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Phosphorus dynamics in broiler litter-amended soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adeli, A., Sistani, K.R., Bal'a, M.F., Rowe, D.E. 2005. Phosphorus dynamics in broiler litter-amended soils. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 36:1099-1115.
PHOSPHORUS REMOVAL IN FORAGE SYSTEMS - (Proceedings)
Brink, G.E., Sistani, K.R. 2004. Phosphorus removal in forage systems. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings.
BROILER LITTER AS A COMPLETE NUTRIENT SOURCE FOR COTTON - (Proceedings)
Tewolde, H., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Broiler litter as a complete nutrient source for cotton [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference Proceedings. p. 2551-2556.
YEAR-ROUND SOIL NUTRIENTS DYNAMICS FROM BROILER LITTER APPLICATIONS TO BERMUDAGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Year-round soil nutrients dynamics from broiler litter application to bermudagrass cultivars. Agronomy Journal. 96:525-530.
SUPPLEMENTAL NITROGEN EFFECT ON BROILER-LITTER FERTILIZED COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Johnson, J., Tewolde, H. 2004. Supplemental nitrogen effect on broiler-litter fertilized cotton. Agronomy Journal. 96:806-811.
SEASONAL AND MANAGEMENT IMPACT ON BROILER CAKE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Brink, G.E., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2004. Seasonal and management impact on broiler cake nutrient composition. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 24:27-37.
FERTILIZATION AND IRRIGATION OF BERMUDAGRASS ON HIGH PHOSPHORUS SOILS - (Abstract Only)
Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E. 2003. Fertilization and irrigation of bermudagrass on high phosphorus soils [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
CHLOROPHYLL INDEX AND LINT YIELD OF COTTON GROWN WITH POULTRY LITTER AND CONVENTIONAL FERTILIZERS - (Abstract Only)
Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R., Adeli, A., Johnson, J.R., McGowen, S.L. 2003. Chlorophyll index and lint yield of cotton grown with poultry litter and conventional fertilizers [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
APPLICATION OF MULTISPECTRAL AERIAL IMAGERY IN ESTIMATING GROWTH OF COTTON FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER AND INORGANIC NITROGEN - (Abstract Only)
Igbal, J., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E., Sistani, K.R., Read, J.J. 2003. Application of multispectral aerial imagery in estimating growth of cotton fertilized with poultry litter and inorganic nitrogen [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
EFFECTS OF RAINFALL FREQUENCY AND TIMING ON RUNOFF NUTRIENT DYNAMICS FROM SOIL AMENDED WITH BROILER LITTER - (Abstract Only)
Adeli, A., El Balaa, M.F., Rowe, D.E., Owens, P.R., Sistani, K.R. 2003. Effects of time of broiler litter application and time of rain on runoff nutrient concentrations. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
SOIL NUTRIENT DYNAMIC FROM BROILER LITTER APPLICATIONS TO BERMUDAGRASS - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Brink, G.E., Adeli, A., Tewolde, H., Rowe, D.E. 2003. Soil nutrient dynamic from broiler litter application to bermudagrass. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
BROILER PHOSPHORUS INTAKE VERSUS BROILER PHOSPHORUS OUTPUT IN THE UNITED STATES: NUTRITION OR SOIL SCIENCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MILES, D.M., SISTANI, K.R. BROILER PHOSPHORUS INTAKE VERSUS BROILER PHOSPHORUS OUTPUT IN THE UNITED STATES: NUTRITION OR SOIL SCIENCE? WORLD'S POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL. 2002. v.58.p.493-500.
NUTRIENT UPTAKE BY RYEGRASS CULTIVARS AND CRABGRASS FROM A HIGHLY PHOSPHORUS ENRICHED SOIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Pederson, G.A., Brink, G.E., Rowe, D.E. 2003. Nutrient uptake by ryegrass cultivars and crabgrass from a highly phosphorus enriched soil. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 26:2521-2535.
NUTRIENT UPTAKE BY COOL-SEASON ANNUALS AND OVERSEEDED BERMUDAGRASS FERTILIZED WITH SWINE LAGOON EFFLUENT - (Abstract Only)
McLaughlin, M.R., Sistani, K.R., Fairbrother, T.E., Rowe, D.E. 2003. Nutrient uptake by cool-season annuals and overseeded bermudagrass fertilized with swine lagoon effluent [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
Rearing temperature is inconsequential to broiler phosphorus excretion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miles, D.M., Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Branton, S.L., Lott, B.D. 2003. Rearing temperature is inconsequential to broiler phosphorus excretion. Journal of Applied Poultry Research. 12:389-393.
NUTRIENT UPTAKE BY RYEGRASS CULTIVARS AND CRABGRASS FROM A HIGHLY PHOSPHORUS ENRICHED SOIL - (Abstract Only)
Sistani, K.R., Pederson, G.A., Brink, G.E. 2002. Nutrient uptake by ryegrass cultivars and crabgrass from a highly phosphorus enriched soil. Agronomy Abstracts. CD-ROM.
BROILER LITTER APPLICATION EFFECTS ON BERMUDAGRASS NUTRIENT UPTAKE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A USDA-ARS NATIONALLY COORDINATED PROJECT TO DETERMINE N MINERALIZATION FROM ANIMAL MANURE -- SOILS - (Abstract Only)
HUBBARD, R.K., HONEYCUTT, C.W., ALBRECHT, S.L., BRINK, G.E., EGHBALL, B., MCGOWAN, S., SISTANI, K.R., WIENHOLD, B.J. A USDA-ARS NATIONALLY COORDINATED PROJECT TO DETERMINE N MINERALIZATION FROM ANIMAL MANURE -- SOILS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY MEETINGS. Abstract #50. 2001.
IMPACT OF DRYING METHOD, REARING, TEMPERATURE, AND DIETARY PHOSPHORUS LEVEL ON BROILER MANURE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION - (Proceedings)
Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., McGowen, S.L., Brink, G.E., Miles, D.M. 2001. Impact of drying method, rearing temperature, and dietary phosphorus level on broiler manure nutrient composition. Proceedings International Symposium addressing Animal Production and the Environment, October 3-5,2001, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
THREONINE AND CRUDE PROTEIN RESPONSES IN BROILER CHICKS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFECTS OF DRYING METHOD AND REARING TEMPERATURE ON BROILER MANURE NUTRIENT CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Rowe, D.E., Miles, D.M., May, J.D. 2001. Effects of drying method and rearing temperature on broiler manure nutrient content. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 32:2307-2316.
IMPACT OF DRYING METHOD, DIETARY PHOSPHORUS LEVELS, AND METHODOLOGY ON PHOSPHORUS CHEMISTRY OF BROILER MANURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sistani, K.R., Miles, D.M., Rowe, D.E., May, J.D. 2001. Impact of drying method, diet, and environment on phosphorus chemistry of broiler manure. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 32:2783-2793.
NUTRIENTS REQUIREMENT OF SEVEN PLANT SPECIES WITH POTENTIAL USE IN SHORELINE EROSION CONTROL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS, AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT - (Proceedings)
EFFECT OF IRRIGATION ON BERMUDAGRASS GROWN ON SOIL HEAVILY FERTILIZED WITH POULTRY LITTER FOR 40+ YEARS - (Proceedings)
LIME AND FERTILIZER NEEDS FOR LAND RECLAMATION ()
CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS, AN ALTERNATIVE WAY OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT - (Abstract Only)
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