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Upendra M Sainju
Research Soil Scientist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Dryland Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stocks in Response to Cropping System and Nitrogen Fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2024. Dryland Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Stocks in Response to Cropping System and Nitrogen Fertilization. Environments. 11:70-85. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11040070.
Cover cropping promotes soil carbon sequestration by enhancing microaggregate-protected and mineral-associated carbon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, S., Sainju, U.M., Zhang, S., Tan, G., Wen, M., Dou, Y., Yang, R., Chen, J., Zhao, F., Wang, J. 2024. Cover cropping promotes soil carbon sequestration by enhancing microaggregate-protected and mineral-associated carbon. Science of the Total Environment. 908:168330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168330.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity of a sandy loam under no-till and intensive tillage in a corn-soybean rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2023. Saturated hydraulic conductivity of a sandy loam under no-till and intensive tillage in a corn-soybean rotation. Soil Systems. 7,79. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems7030079.
Integrated use of manure and urea fertilizer economically improve wheat production and nitrogen indices in a range of tillage practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohammed, I., Wang, J., Sainju, U.M., Khan, A., Yang, L., Ahmand, S., Zhan, Y., Fahad, S., Zhou, X., Shen, W. 2023. Integrated use of manure and urea fertilizer economically improve wheat production and nitrogen indices in a range of tillage practices. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-023-11117-6.
Soil total carbon and nitrogen under long-term perennial bioenergy crops receiving various nitrogen fertilization rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Lenssen, A.W. 2023. Soil total carbon and nitrogen under long-term perennial bioenergy crops receiving various nitrogen fertilization rates. Agronomy Journal. 2023:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21422.
Does increasing diversity of small grain cropping systems improve aggregate stability and soil hydraulic properties? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klopp, H.W., Jabro, J.D., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Rana Dangi, S. 2023. Does increasing diversity of small grain cropping systems improve aggregate stability and soil hydraulic properties? Agronomy. 13. Article 1567. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13061567.
Differential responses of soil microbial N-cycling functional genes to 35-yr applications of chemical fertilizer and organic manure in wheat field soil on loess plateau. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, Y., Yang, C., Sainju, U.M., Zhang, N., Zhao, F., Wang, J. 2023. Differential responses of soil microbial N-cycling functional genes to 35-yr applications of chemical fertilizer and organic manure in wheat field soil on loess plateau.. Science of the Total Environment. 13(6). Article 1516. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13061516.
Long-term chemical and organic fertilization differently affect soil aggregates and associated carbon and nitrogen in the Loess Plateau of China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, C., Sainju, U.M., Li, C., Fu, X., Zhao, F., Wang, J. 2023. Long-term chemical and organic fertilization differently affect soil aggregates and associated carbon and nitrogen in the Loess Plateau of China. 13(6). Article 1466. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13061466.
An evaluation of nitrogen indicators for soil health in long-term agricultural experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liptzin, D., Rieke, E.L., Cappellazzi, S.B., Mac Bean, G., Cope, M., Greub, K.H., Norris, C.E., Tracy, P.W., Aberle, P.W., Ashworth, A.J., Baumhardt, R.L., Dell, C.J., Derner, J.D., Ducey, T.F., Dungan, R.S., Fortuna, A., Franzluebbers, A.J., Kautz, M.A., Kitchen, N.R., Leytem, A.B., Liebig, M.A., Moore Jr, P.A., Osborne, S.L., Owens, P.R., Sainju, U.M., Sherrod, L.A., Watts, D.B. 2023. An evaluation of nitrogen indicators for soil health in long-term agricultural experiments. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 87(4):868-884. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20558.
Mulching decreased the abundance of microbial functional genes in phosphorus cycling under maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, N., Sainju, U.M., Zhao, F., Ghimire, R., Ren, C., Laiang, Y., Yang, C., Wang, J. 2023. Mulching decreased the abundance of microbial functional genes in phosphorus cycling under maize. Applied Soil Ecology. 187. Article 104833. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2023.104833.
Relating soil physical properties to other soil properties and crop yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Jabro, J.D. 2022. Relating soil physical properties to other soil properties and crop yields. Scientific Reports. 12. Article 22025. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26619-8.
Carbon footprint of perennial bioenergy crop production receiving various nitrogen fertilization rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2022. Carbon footprint of perennial bioenergy crop production receiving various nitrogen fertilization rates. Science of the Total Environment. 861. Article 16063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.160663.
Relating soil chemical properties to other soil properties and dryland crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D. 2022. Relating soil chemical properties to other soil properties and dryland crop production. Frontiers in Environmental Science. 10. Article 1005114. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2022.1005114.
Evaluation of aggregate stability methods for soil health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rieke, E.L., Bagnall, D.K., Morgan, C., Greub, K., Bean, G.M., Cappellazzi, S.B., Cope, M., Liptzin, D., Norris, C.E., Tracy, P.W., Ashworth, A.J., Baumhardt, R.L., Dell, C.J., Derner, J.D., Ducey, T.F., Fortuna, A., Kautz, M.A., Kitchen, N.R., Leytem, A.B., Liebig, M.A., Moore Jr., P.A., Osborne, S.L., Owens, P.R., Sainju, U.M., Sherrod, L.A., Watts, D.B., et al. 2022. Evaluation of aggregate stability methods for soil health. Geoderma. 428. Article 116156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2022.116156.
Autoclaved citrate-extractable protein as a soil health indicator relates to soil properties and crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. Autoclaved citrate-extractable protein as a soil health indicator relates to soil properties and crop production. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 124:315-333. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-022-10230-4.
Soil cone index of a sandy loam under no-till and conventional tillage in a corn-soybean rotation - (Abstract Only)
Enzyme activities as soil health indicators in relation to soil characteristics and crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Rana Dangi, S. 2022. Enzyme activities as soil health indicators in relation to soil characteristics and crop production. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 5(3). Article e20297. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20297.
Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity in organic and conventional wheat-based farming systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Hatfield, P.G., Ragen, D.L. 2022. Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity in organic and conventional wheat-based farming systems. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21168.
The impact of no-till crop rotation on dryland soil properties and crop yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2022. The impact of no-till crop rotation on dryland soil properties and crop yields. Agronomy Journal. 114(5):2796-2810. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21148.
An evaluation of carbon indicators of soil health in long-term agricultural experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liptzin, D., Norris, C.E., Cappellazzi, S.B., Bean, G.M., Cope, M., Greub, K.L., Rieke, E.L., Tracy, P.W., Aberle, E., Ashworth, A.J., Baumhardt, R.L., Dell, C.J., Derner, J.D., Ducey, T.F., Novak, J.M., Dungan, R.S., Fortuna, A., Kautz, M.A., Kitchen, N.R., Leytem, A.B., Liebig, M.A., Moore Jr., P.A., Osborne, S.L., Owens, P.R., Sainju, U.M., Sherrod, L.A., Watts, D.B. 2022. An evaluation of carbon indicators of soil health in long-term agricultural experiments. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 172. Article 108708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2022.108708.
Selecting soil hydraulic properties as indicators of soil health: Measurement response to management and site characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bagnall, D.K., Morgan, C., Bean, G.M., Liptzin, D., Cappellazzi, S., Cope, M., Greub, K.L., Norris, C.E., Rieke, E.L., Tracy, P.W., Ashworth, A.J., Baumhardt, R.L., Dell, C.J., Derner, J.D., Ducey, T.F., Fortuna, A., Kautz, M.A., Kitchen, N.R., Leytem, A.B., Liebig, M.A., Moore Jr, P.A., Osborne, S.L., Owens, P.R., Sainju, U.M., Sherrod, L.A., Watts, D.B. 2022. Selecting soil hydraulic properties as indicators of soil health: Measurement response to management and site characteristics. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 86(5):1206-1226. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20428.
Linking soil microbial community structure to potential carbon mineralization: A continental scale assessment of reduced tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reike, E., Cappellazzi, S.B., Cope, M., Liptzin, D., Bean, G.M., Greub, K.L., Norris, C.E., Tracy, P.W., Aberle, E., Ashworth, A.J., Baumhardt, R.L., Dell, C.J., Derner, J.D., Ducey, T.F., Fortuna, A., Kautz, M.A., Kitchen, N.R., Moore Jr., P.A., Osborne, S.L., Owens, P.R., Sainju, U.M., Sherrod, L.A., Watts, D.B., et al. 2022. Linking soil microbial community structure to potential carbon mineralization: A continental scale assessment of reduced tillage. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 168. Article 108618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2022.108618.
How soil carbon fractions relate to soil properties and crop yields in dryland cropping systems? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. How soil carbon fractions relate to soil properties and crop yields in dryland cropping systems? Soil Science Society of America Journal. 86(3):795-809. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20399.
Carbon-sensitive pedotransfer functions for plant available water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bagnall, D.K., Morgan, C., Cope, M., Bean, G.M., Cappellazzi, S., Greub, K., Liptzin, D., Norris, C.E., Rieke, E.L., Tracy, P.W., Ashworth, A.J., Baumhardt, R.L., Dell, C.J., Derner, J.D., Ducey, T.F., Fortuna, A., Kautz, M.A., Kitchen, N.R., Moore Jr., P.A., Osborne, S.L., Owens, P.R., Sainju, U.M., Sherrod, L.A., Watts, D.B., et al. 2022. Carbon-sensitive pedotransfer functions for plant available water. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 86(3):612-629. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20395.
Carbon-sensitive pedotransfer functions for plant-available water - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bagnall, D.K., Morgan, C.L., Cope, M., Bean, G.M., Cappellazzi, S.B., Greub, K.L., Liptzin, D., Baumhardt, R.L., Dell, C.J., Derner, J.D., Ducey, T.F., Dungan, R.S., Fortuna, A., Kautz, M.A., Kitchen, N.R., Leytem, A.B., Liebig, M.A., Moore Jr, P.A., Osborne, S.L., Sainju, U.M., Sherrod, L.A., Watts, D.B., Ashworth, A.J., Owens, P.R., et al. 2022. Carbon-sensitive pedotransfer functions for plant-available water. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 86(3):612-629. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20395.
Soil profile carbon, nitrogen, and crop yields affected by cover crops in semiarid regions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acharya, P., Ghimire, R., Cho, Y., Thapa, V., Sainju, U.M. 2022. Soil profile carbon, nitrogen, and crop yields affected by cover crops in semiarid regions. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 122:191-203. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-022-10198-1.
Soil water storage, winter wheat yield, and water-use efficiency with cover crops and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, S., Wang, J., Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R. 2022. Soil water storage, winter wheat yield, and water-use efficiency with cover crops and nitrogen fertilization. Agronomy Journal. 114(2):1361-1373. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21028.
The benefits of the no-till system on soil health and crop yields in dryland cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2021. The benefits of the no-till system on soil health and crop yields in dryland cropping systems. Soil Research. 60(4):399-411. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR21188.
Relationship between soil carbon and nitrogen, soil properties, and dryland crop yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Ghimire, R., Rana Dangi, S. 2021. Relationship between soil carbon and nitrogen, soil properties, and dryland crop yields. Agronomy Journal. 114(1):395-414. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20938.
Crop water and nitrogen productivity in response to long-term diversified crop rotations and management systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2021. Crop water and nitrogen productivity in response to long-term diversified crop rotations and management systems. Agricultural Water Management. 257. Article 107149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2021.107149.
Soil health indicators and crop yield in response to long-term cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Rana Dangi, S., Ghimire, R. 2021. Soil health indicators and crop yield in response to long-term cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization. Geoderma. 168. Article 104182. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2021.104182.
A meta-analysis on cover crop impact on soil water storage, succeeding crop yield, and water-use efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Zhang, S., Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R., Zhao, F. 2021. A meta-analysis on cover crop impact on soil water storage, succeeding crop yield, and water-use efficiency. Agricultural Water Management. 256. Article 107085. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2021.107085.
Carbon dioxide flush as a soil health indicator related to soil properties and crop yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Rana Dangi, S. 2021. Carbon dioxide flush as a soil health indicator related to soil properties and crop yields. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 2021:1-19. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20288.
Nitrogen use in spring wheat affected by crop diversification, management, and tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, B.L., Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2021. Nitrogen use in spring wheat affected by crop diversification, management, and tillage. Agronomy Journal. 113(3):2437-2449. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20686.
Soil indicators and management strategies for agroecosystem sustainability - ()
Ghimire, R., Thapa, V.R., Acharya, P., Sainju, U.M., Wang, J. 2021. Soil indicators and management strategies for agroecosystem sustainability. In: Rakshit, A., Singh, S.K., Abhilash, P.C., Biswas, A., editors. Soil Science: Fundamentals to Recent Advances. Singapore: Springer. p. 127-140.
Reponses of soil bacterial community and enzyme activity to organic matter components under long-term fertilization on the Loess Plateau of China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Fu, X., Ghimire, R., Sainju, U.M., Jia, J., Zhao, F. 2021. Reponses of soil bacterial community and enzyme activity to organic matter components under long-term fertilization on the Loess Plateau of China. Applied Soil Ecology. 116.Article 103992. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2021.103992.
Relating soil organic carbon fractions to crop yield and quality with cover crops - ()
Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R., Wang, J. 2022. Relating soil organic carbon fractions to crop yield and quality with cover crops. In: Lal R., Stewart B.A., editors. Soil Organic Matter and Feeding the Future, Advances in Soil Science. 1st Edition. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 65-90.
Soil health indicators and crop yield in a long-term cropping system experiment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Liptzin, D., Allen, B.L., Rana Dangi, S. 2021. Soil health indicators and crop yield in a long-term cropping system experiment. Agronomy Journal. 113(4):3675-3687. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20673.
Soil carbon dioxide and methane emissions and carbon balance with crop rotation and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R., Rana Dangi, S. 2021. Soil carbon dioxide and methane emissions and carbon balance with crop rotation and nitrogen fertilization. Science of the Total Environment. 775. Article 145902. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145902.
Greenhouse gas emissions under winter wheat-based organic and conventional crop productions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Hatfield, P.G., Ragen, D.L. 2021. Greenhouse gas emissions under winter wheat-based organic and conventional crop productions. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 2021:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20209.
How to enhance the sustainability of cropping systems by reducing nitrogen fertilization rates? - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2020. How to enhance the sustainability of cropping systems by reducing nitrogen fertilization rates? Asta-Ja Abhiyan Newsletter. 2(2):6-8.
Soil cone index and bulk density of a sandy loam under no-till and conventional tillage in a corn-soybean rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2021. Soil cone index and bulk density of a sandy loam under no-till and conventional tillage in a corn-soybean rotation. Soil & Tillage Research. 206:Article e104842. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104842.
Nitrogen fertilization rate and method influences water and nitrogen productivity of forage winter wheat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Jones, C., Mcvay, K., Angvick, T. 2020. Nitrogen fertilization rate and method influences water and nitrogen productivity of forage winter wheat. Agronomy Journal. 113(1):577-589. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20495.
Cover cropping enhances soil microbial biomass, community, and activity: A global meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muhammad, I., Wang, J., Sainju, U.M., Zhang, S., Zhao, F., Khan, A. 2020. Cover cropping enhances soil microbial biomass, community, and activity: A global meta-analysis. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 381:114696. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114696.
Soil water and crop water use with crop rotations and cultural practices Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2020. Soil water and water-use efficiency with diversified crop rotations and cultural practices. Agronomy Journal. 112(5):3306-3321. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20332.
Soil inorganic carbon under no-till dryland crop rotations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2020. Soil inorganic carbon under no-till dryland crop rotations. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). Article e20073. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20073.
Diversified crop rotation and management system influence durum yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2020. Diversified crop rotation and management system influence durum yield and quality. Agronomy Journal. 2020:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20311.
Sheep grazing to control weeds enhances soil carbon, not nitrogen Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Hatfield, P., Ragen, D. 2020. Sheep grazing to control weeds enhances soil carbon, not nitrogen. Soil Research. https://doi.org/10.1071/SR19353.
No-till farming system in North America - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2020. No-till farming system in North America. In: Dang, Y.P., Dalal, R.C., Menzies, N.W., editors. No-Till Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG. p. 587-599. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46409-7_32.
Irrigation scheduling based on wireless sensors output and soil-water characteristic curve in two soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M. 2020. Irrigation scheduling based on wireless sensors output and soil-water characteristic curve in two soils. Sensors. 20(5):1336. https://doi.org/10.3390/s20051336.
Stacked crop rotations and cultural practices for canola and flax yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2020. Stacked crop rotations and cultural practices for canola and flax yield and quality. Agronomy Journal. 112(3):2020-2032. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20176.
Changes in soil chemical properties and crop yields with long-term cropping system and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Alasinrin, S.Y. 2020. Changes in soil chemical properties and crop yields with long-term cropping system and nitrogen fertilization. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1):e20019. http://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20019.
Reducing nitrous oxide emissions and optimizing nitrogen-use efficiency in dryland crop rotations with different nitrogen rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R., Mishra, U., Jagadamma, S. 2020. Reducing nitrous oxide emissions and optimizing nitrogen-use efficiency in dryland crop rotations with different nitrogen rates. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-020-10046-0.
Soil health for food security and agroecosystem resilience - ()
Rajan, G., Sainju, U.M., Acharya, R.N. 2020. Soil health for food security and agroecosystem resilience. In: Rasali, D.P., Bhandari, P.N., Karki, U., Parajulee, M.N., Acharya, R.N., and Adhikari, R., editors. Principles and Practices of Food Security: Sustainable, Sufficient, and Safe Food for Healthy Living in Nepal. Lubbock, TX: Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professions of Americas. p. 230-244.
Cover crop effects on soil carbon dioxide emissions in a semiarid cropping system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nilahyane, A., Ghimire, R., Thapa, V.R., Sainju, U.M. 2020. Cover crop effects on soil carbon dioxide emissions in a semiarid cropping system. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20012.
Land rolling does not influence productivity of subsequent year spring wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M. 2019. Land rolling does not influence productivity of subsequent year spring wheat. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 5:190024. https://doi.org/10.2134/cftm2019.04.0024.
Nitrogen fertilization II - management practices to sustain crop production and soil and environmental quality - ()
Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R., Pradhan, G. 2019. Nitrogen fertilization II - management practices to sustain crop production and soil and environmental quality. In: Rigobelo, E. and Serra, A., editors. Nitrogen Fixation. London, U.K: IntechOpen Limited. p. 1-22. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.86646
Aggregate size distribution and associated carbon and nitrogen in mulched winter wheat and spring corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, X., Wang, J., Sainju, U.M., Liu, W. 2019. Aggregate size distribution and associated carbon and nitrogen in mulched winter wheat and spring corn. Canadian Journal of Soil Science. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjss-2019-0015.
Regulation of soil CO2 and N2O emissions by cover crops: a meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muhammad, I., Sainju, U.M., Zhao, F., Khan, A., Fu, X., Wang, J. 2019. Regulation of soil CO2 and N2O emissions by cover crops: a meta-analysis. Soil & Tillage Research. 192:103-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2019.04.020.
Soil health responses to cover crops in winter wheat-fallow system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghimire, R., Ghimire, B., Mesbah, A.O., Sainju, U.M., Idowu, O.J. 2019. Soil health responses to cover crops in winter wheat-fallow system. Agronomy Journal. 3(4):2108-2115. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.08.0492.
Nitrogen fertilization I: Impact on crop, soil and environment - ()
Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R., Pradhan, G. 2019. Nitrogen fertilization I: Impact on crop, soil and environment. In: Serra, A., editor. Nitrogen in Agricultural Systems. London, U.K.:IntechOpen. p. 1-24.
Tillage effects on drainage fluxes and nitrate leaching through unsaturated zone under irrigated corn-soybean rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2019. Tillage effects on drainage fluxes and nitrate leaching through unsaturated zone under irrigated corn-soybean rotation. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(3):293-300. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13127.
Soil microbial community and carbon and nitrogen fractions responses to mulching under winter wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, X., Sainju, U.M., Zhao, F., Wang, J. 2019. Soil microbial community and carbon and nitrogen fractions responses to mulching under winter wheat. Applied Soil Ecology. 139:64-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.03.018.
Pea growth, yield, and quality in different crop rotations and cultural practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2019. Pea growth, yield, and quality in different crop rotations and cultural practices. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 2:180041. https://doi.org/10.2134/age2018.10.0041.
Improving dryland cropping system nitrogen balance with no-tillage and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Ghimire, R., Pradhan, G.P. 2019. Improving dryland cropping system nitrogen balance with no-tillage and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science. 182:374-384. https://doi.org/10.1002/jpln.201800630.
Nitrogen balance in response to irrigation practice and cropping system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2019. Nitrogen balance in response to irrigation practice and cropping system. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 74(6):622-631. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.74.6.622.
State of the Carbon Cycle Report -2 (SOCCR-2) Chapter 5: Agriculture - ()
Johnson, J.M., Hirstov, A.N., Rice, C.W., Brown, M.E., Conant, R.T., Del Grosso, S.J., Gurwick, N.P., Rotz, C.A., Sainju, U.M., Skinner, R.H., West, T., Runkle, B.R., Janzen, H., Reed, S., Cavallaro, N. 2018. State of the Carbon Cycle Report -2 (SOCCR-2) Chapter 5: Agriculture. Government Publication/Report. https://doi.org/10.7930/SOCCR2.2018.Ch5.
Soil nitrogen fractions under long-term crop rotations in the Loess Plateau of China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, X., Wang, J., Sainju, U.M., Liu, W. 2018. Soil nitrogen fractions under long-term crop rotations in the Loess Plateau of China. Soil and Tillage Research. 186:42-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2018.10.004.
Dryland corn production and water use affected by tillage and crop management intensity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2018. Dryland corn production and water use affected by tillage and crop management intensity. Agronomy Journal. 110:2439-2446. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.04.0267.
Soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy forage sorghum influenced by cover crop and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, H.P., Singh, B.P., Chiluwal, A., Paudel, R. 2018. Soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy forage sorghum influenced by cover crop and nitrogen fertilization. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 1:180004. https://doi.org/10.2134/age2018.03.0004.
Dryland pea production and water use responses to tillage, crop rotation, and weed management practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B. 2018. Dryland pea production and water use responses to tillage, crop rotation, and weed management practice. Agronomy Journal. 110(5):1843-1853. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.03.0182.
Dryland pea production and water use in responses to tillage, crop rotation, and weed management practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
See Log #350966 for correct journal entry. This entry is for Abstract #111516 oral presentation at ASA-CSSA meeting in Baltimore, MD and SSSA meeting in San Diego, CA.
Straw mulching increases precipitation storage rather than water use efficiency and dryland winter wheat yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Ghimire, R., Fu, X., Sainju, U.M., Wenzhau, L. 2018. Straw mulching increases precipitation storage rather than water use efficiency and dryland winter wheat yield. Agricultural Water Management. 206:95-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.05.004.
Soil carbon fractions in response to straw mulching in the Loess Plateau of China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Fu, X., Sainju, U.M., Fazhu, Z. 2018. Soil carbon fractions in response to straw mulching in the Loess Plateau of China. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 10:ply020. https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/ply02.
Weed management practice and cropping sequence impact on soil residual nitrogen - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Hatfield, P., Ragen, D. 2018. Weed management practice and cropping sequence impact on soil residual nitrogen. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. p. 86-91.
Response of soil carbon fractions and dryland maize yield to mulching - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Fu, X., Zhao, F., Sainju, U.M. 2018. Response of soil carbon fractions and dryland maize yield to mulching. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 82(2):371–381. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2017.11.0397 .
Spacing effects on energy cane growth, physiology, and biomass yield Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chiluwal, A., Singh, H.P., Sainju, U.M., Khanal, B., Whitehead, W.F., Singh, B.P. 2018. Spacing effects on energy cane growth, physiology, and biomass yield. Crop Science. 58(3):1371-1384. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.08.0513.
Nitrogen balance in dryland agroecosystem in response to tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2018. Nitrogen balance in dryland agroecosystem in response to tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 110:467-483. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-018-9909-7.
Long term soil pH change in rainfed cropping systems: is acidification systemic? - (Proceedings)
Liebig, M.A., Reeves, J.L., Osborne, S.L., Riedell, W.E., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Sainju, U.M. 2018. Long term soil pH change in rainfed cropping systems: is acidification systemic?. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. Vol. 17/pp. 210-214.
Cover crop and nitrogen fertilization influence soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy sweet sorghum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, H.P., Singh, B.P., Whitehead, W.F., Chiluwal, A., Paudel, R. 2018. Cover crop and nitrogen fertilization influence soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy sweet sorghum. Agronomy Journal. 110(2):463-471. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2017.05.0253 .
Soil total carbon and nitrogen and crop yields after eight years of tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2017. Soil total carbon and nitrogen and crop yields after eight years of tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice. Heliyon. 3:e00481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2017.e00481.
Agricultural management impact on greenhouse gas emissions - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2018. Agricultural management impact on greenhouse gas emissions. In: Rao, C.S., Shankar, A.K., and Shanker, C., editors. Climate Resilient Agriculture - Strategies and Perspectives. Rijeka, Croatia: InTech Publication. p. 89-103. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.72368.
How conservation agriculture can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and enhance soil carbon storage in croplands - ()
Drury, C., Liebig, M.A., Angers, D., Cavigelli, M.A., Dechow, R., Farina, R., Francaviglia, R., Gollany, H.T., Janzen, H., Katterer, T., Munkholm, L.J., Pineiro, G., Rice, C., Roggero, P.P., Sainju, U.M. 2017. How conservation agriculture can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and enhance soil carbon storage in croplands. Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases. Available: https://globalresearchalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Conservation-Agriculture-Network-Brochure.pdf.
CQESTR simulated response of soil organic carbon to management, yield, and climate change in northern Great Plains region Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nash, P.R., Gollany, H.T., Sainju, U.M. 2018. CQESTR simulated response of soil organic carbon to management, yield, and climate change in northern Great Plains region. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:674-683. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2017.07.0273.
Root and soil total carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy perennial grasses with various nitrogen rates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Lenssen, A.W., Mikha, M.M. 2017. Root and soil total carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy perennial grasses with various nitrogen rates. Biomass and Bioenergy. 107(12):326-334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2017.10.021.
A new automated passive capillary lysimeter for logging real-time drainage water fluxes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M. 2017. A new automated passive capillary lysimeter for logging real-time drainage water fluxes. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 33(6):849-857. doi:10.13031/aea.12433.
Determination of nitrogen balance in agroecosystems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2017. Nitrogen balance in agroecosystems. MethodsX. 4:199-208. doi:10.1016/j.mex.2017.06.001.
Root biomass, root/shoot ratio, and soil water content under perennial grasses with different nitrogen rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Lenssen, A.W., Ghimire, R.P. 2017. Root biomass, root/shoot ratio, and soil water content under perennial grasses with different nitrogen rates. Field Crops Research. 210:183-191. doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2017.05.029.
Soil carbon fractions in response to long-term crop rotations in the Loess Plateau of China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, X., Wang, J., Sainju, U.M., Liu, W., Fazhu, Z. 2017. Soil carbon fractions in response to long-term crop rotations in the Loess Plateau of China. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 81(3):503-513. doi:10.2136/sssaj2016.04.0122.
Soil residual nitrogen under various crop rotations and cultural practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2017. Soil residual nitrogen under various crop rotations and cultural practices. Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science. 180(2):187–198. doi:10.1002/jpln.201600496.
Soil carbon and nitrogen in response to perennial bioenergy perennial grasses, cover crop, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, H.P., Singh, B.P. 2017. Soil carbon and nitrogen in response to perennial bioenergy perennial grasses, cover crop, and nitrogen fertilization. Pedosphere. 27(2):223-238. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1002-0160(17)60312-6.
Cover crops for enriching soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy sorghum - ()
Sainju, U.M., Singh, H.P., Singh, B.P. 2017. Cover crops for enriching soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy sorghum. In: Field, D.J., Morgan, C.L.S., McBratney, A.B., editors. Global Soil Security, Progress in Soil Science. Switzerland: Springer Verlag. p. 181-191. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-43394-3.
Soil total carbon and crop yield affected by crop rotation and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2016. Soil total carbon and crop yield affected by crop rotation and cultural practice. Agronomy Journal. 109(1):1-9. doi:10.2134/agronj2016.07.0402
Suction cup samplers for estimating nitrate-nitrogen in soil water in irrigated sugarbeet production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Allen, B.L., Sainju, U.M. 2016. Suction cup samplers for estimating nitrate-nitrogen in soil water in irrigated sugarbeet production. Soil Science. 7(10):1342-1354. doi:10.4236/jep.2016.710117.
Nitrogen balance in response to dryland crop rotations and cultural practices Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Allen, B.L., Stevens, W.B., Jabro, J.D. 2016. Nitrogen balance in response to dryland crop rotations and cultural practices. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 233:25-32. doi:10.1016/j.agee.2016.08.023.
Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2016. Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity. In: Black, C.A., editor. Methods of Soil Analysis. Vol. 1. Madison, WI: Soil Science Society of America. p. 1-9. doi:10.2136/methods-soil.2015.0036.
Sheep grazing enhances coarse relative to microbial organic carbon in dryland cropping systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barsotti, J.L., Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Miller, Z.J., Hatfield, P.G. 2016. Sheep grazing enhances coarse relative to microbial organic carbon in dryland cropping systems. Sustainable Agriculture Research. 5(2):1-14. doi:10.5539/sar.v5n2p1.
Tillage, crop residue, and nutrient management effects on soil organic carbon sequestration in rice-based cropping systems: a review Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghimire, R., Lamichhane, S., Acharya, B., Bista, P., Sainju, U.M. 2016. Tillage, crop residue, and nutrient management effects on soil organic carbon sequestration in rice-based cropping systems: a review. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. 15:60346-60347. doi:10.1016/S2095-3119(16)61337-0.
Can novel management practice improve soil and environmental quality and sustain crop yield simultaneously? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2016. Can novel management practice improve soil and environmental quality and sustain crop yield simultaneously? PLoS One. 11(2): e0149005. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0149005.
A global meta-analysis on the impact of management practices on net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity from cropland soils Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2016. A global meta-analysis on the impact of management practices on net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity from cropland soils. PLoS One. 11(2): e0148527. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0148527.
Soil carbon dioxide emissions in response to precipitation frequency in the Loess Plateau, China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Quanquan, L., Rong-Rong, C., Wen-Zhao, L., Sainju, U.M. 2015. Soil carbon dioxide emissions in response to precipitation frequency in the Loess Plateau, China. Applied Soil Ecology. 96:288–295. doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2015.08.026.
Dryland soil chemical properties and crop yields affected by long-term tillage and cropping sequence - (Abstract Only)
Soil carbon and nitrogen affected by perennial grass, cover crop, and nitrogen fertilization - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, B.P., Singh, H.P. 2015. Soil carbon and nitrogen affected by perennial grass, cover crop, and nitrogen fertilization. In: Janick, J., Whipkey, A., and Cruz, V.M., editors. Proceedings of New crops: Bioenergy, Biomaterials, and Sustainability. AAIC 25th Annual Meeting, October 13-16, 2013, Washington D.C. p. 228-236.
Better long-term management enhances soil C and N stocks - ()
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W. 2015. Better long-term management enhances soil C and N stocks. Crop, Soils, and Agronomy News. 60(9):16
Dryland soil chemical properties and crop yields affected by long-term tillage and cropping sequence Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W. 2015. Dryland soil chemical properties and crop yields affected by long-term tillage and cropping sequence. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 4:230. DOI: 10.1186/s40064-015-1122-4.
Malt barley yield and quality affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Iversen, W.M. 2015. Malt barley yield and quality affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Agronomy Journal. 107(6):2107-2119. doi:10.2134/agronj15.0027
Comparison of net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity affected by management practices in two dryland cropping sites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2015. Comparison of net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity affected by management practices in two dryland cropping sites. Journal of Environmental Protection. 6:1042-1056. doi:10.4236/jep.2015.69092.
Dryland soil carbon and nitrogen after thirty years of tillage and cropping sequence Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W. 2015. Dryland soil carbon and nitrogen after thirty years of tillage and cropping sequence. Agronomy Journal. 107(5):1822–1830. doi:10.2134/agronj15.0106.
Soil Degradation: A North American perspective - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baumhardt, R.L., Stewart, B., Sainju, U.M. 2015. Soil Degradation: A North American perspective. Sustainability 7(3):2936-2960.
Cover crop effects on soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy sorghum crops Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, H.P., Singh, B.P. 2015. Cover crop effects on soil carbon and nitrogen under bioenergy sorghum crops. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 70(6):410-417. doi:10.2489/jswc.70.6.410.
Strip tillage and high-efficiency irrigation applied to a sugarbeet- barley rotation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M., Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Allen, B.L. 2015. Strip tillage and high-efficiency irrigation applied to a sugarbeet-barley rotation. Agronomy Journal. 107(4):1250-1258. DOI: 10.2134/agronj14.0525.
Management and tillage system influence forage barley productivity and water use in dryland cropping systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A., Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Allen, B.L., Evans, R.G. 2015. Management and tillage system influence forage barley productivity and water use in dryland cropping systems. Agronomy Journal. 107(2):551-557.
Integrating sheep grazing into cereal-based crop rotations: spring wheat yields and weed communities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, Z.J., Menalled, F.D., Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Hatfield, P.G. 2014. Integrating sheep grazing into cereal-based crop rotations: spring wheat yields and weed communities. Agronomy Journal. 107(1):104-112.
Minimizing field time to get reasonable greenhouse gas flux estimates from many chambers - (Abstract Only)
Soil carbon and nitrogen fractions and crop yields affected residue placement and crop species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Sainju, U.M. 2014. Soil carbon and nitrogen fractions and crop yields affected residue placement and crop species. PLoS One. 9(8):1-11. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105039.
Nitrogen dynamics affected by management practices in croplands transitioning from Conservation Reserve Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Montagne, C. 2014. Nitrogen dynamics affected by management practices in croplands transitioning from Conservation Reserve Program. Agronomy Journal. 106(5):1677-1689.
Particulate and active soil nitrogen fractions are reduced by sheep grazing in dryland cropping systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Barsotti, J.L., Lenssen, A.W., Hatfield, P.G. 2014. Particulate and active soil nitrogen fractions are reduced by sheep grazing in dryland cropping systems. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 99(1-3):79-93. DOI: 10.1007/s10705-014-9619-8.
Crop diversification, tillage, and management system influences on spring wheat yield and soil water use Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Allen, B.L., Evans, R.G. 2014. Crop diversification, tillage, and management system influences on spring wheat yield and soil water use. Agronomy Journal. 106(4):1445–1454. DOI: 10.2134/agronj14.0119.
Aggregate-associated carbon and nitrogen affected by residue placement, crop species, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Sainju, U.M. 2014. Aggregate-associated carbon and nitrogen affected by residue placement, crop species, and nitrogen fertilization. Soil Science. 179(3):153-165.
Soil-aggregating bacterial community as affected by irrigation, tillage, and cropping system in the Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization impact on surface residue, soil carbon sequestration, and crop yields Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2014. Cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization impact on surface residue, soil carbon sequestration, and crop yields. Agronomy Journal. 106(4):1231-1242.
Soil-aggregating bacterial community as affected by irrigation, tillage, and cropping system in the Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caesar, T., Stevens, W.B., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, A.J., West, M.S., Gaskin, J.F. 2014. Soil-aggregating bacterial community as affected by irrigation, tillage, and cropping system in the Northern Great Plains. Soil Science. 179(1):11-20.
Residue and soil carbon sequestration in relation to crop yield as affected by irrigation, tillage, cropping system and nitrogen fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Life-cycle analysis of dryland greenhouse gases affected by cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Soil carbon and nitrogen affected by perennial grass, cover crop, and nitrogen fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Nitrogen use in durum and selected Brassicaceae oilseeds in two-year rotations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, B.L., Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Evans, R.G. 2014. Nitrogen use in durum and selected Brassicaceae oilseeds in two-year rotations. Agronomy Journal. 106(3):821-830.
Soil carbon and crop yields affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T. 2014. Soil carbon and crop yields affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 78(3):936-948. DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2013.12.0514.
Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity influenced by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Liebig, M.A., Wang, J. 2014. Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity influenced by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Environmental Quality. 43(3):777–788.
Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity affected by cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Barsotti, J.L., Wang, J. 2014. Net global warming potential and greenhouse gas intensity affected by cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 78(1):248-261.
Crop yields and soil organic matter responses to sheep grazing in US northern Great Plains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barsotti, J.L., Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Montagne, C., Hatfield, P. 2013. Crop yields and soil organic matter responses to sheep grazing in U.S. northern Great Plains. Soil and Tillage Research. 134:133–141. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2013.07.015.
Tillage, cropping sequence, and nitrogen fertilization influence dryland soil nitrogen dynamics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2013. Tillage, cropping sequence, and nitrogen fertilization influence dryland soil nitrogen dynamics. Agronomy Journal. 105(5):1253-1263.
Irrigation system and tillage effects on soil carbon and nitrogen fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2013. Irrigation system and tillage effects on soil carbon and nitrogen fractions. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77(4):1225-1234.
Integrating sheep grazing into wheat-fallow systems: Crop yield and soil properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Hatfield, P. 2013. Integrating sheep grazing into wheat-fallow systems: Crop yield and soil properties. Field Crops Research. 146: 75-85.
Net greenhouse gas emissions affected by sheep grazing under dryland cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barsotti, J.L., Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Montagne, C., Hatfield, P.G. 2013. Net greenhouse gas emissions affected by sheep grazing under dryland cropping systems. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77:1012-1025.
Effects of agaricus lilaceps fairy rings on soil aggregation and microbial community structure in relation to growth stimulation of western wheatgrass (pascopyrum smithii) in Eastern Montana rangeland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caesar, T., Espeland, E.K., Caesar, A.J., Sainju, U.M., Lartey, R.T., Gaskin, J.F. 2013. Effects of agaricus lilaceps fairy rings on soil aggregation and microbial community structure in relation to growth stimulation of western wheatgrass (pascopyrum smithii) in Eastern Montana rangeland. Microbial Ecology. 66(1): 120-131.
Dryland malt barley yield and quality affected by tillage, cropping sequence, and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Barsotti, J.L. 2013. Dryland malt barley and pea yields and quality affected by tillage, cropping sequence, and nitrogen fertilization. Agronomy Journal. 105(2):329-340.
Cultural practices to maintain soil quality and address climate change - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2013. Cultural practices to maintain soil quality and address climate change. Agricultural Research Service Publication. 61(3): 12-14.
Nitrogen fertilization effect on dryland soil water balance and winter wheat yield in the Chinese Loess Plateau - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Liu, W., Dang, T., Sainju, U.M. 2013. Nitrogen fertilization effect on dryland soil water balance and winter wheat yield in the Chinese Loess Plateau. Agronomy Journal. 105(1):143-149.
First report of spot form net blotch caused by Pyrenophora teres f. maculata on barley in the Mon-Dak area of the US - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lartey, R.T., Caesar, T., Caesar, A.J., Sainju, U.M., Evans, R.G. 2013. First report of spot form net blotch caused by Pyrenophora teres f. maculata on barley in the Mon-Dak area of the US. Plant Disease. 97(1): 143-143.
Dryland soil nitrogen cycling influenced by tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D., Lartey, R.T., Evans, R.G., Allen, B.L. 2012. Dryland soil nitrogen cycling influenced by tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 93(3):309-322.
Residue placement and rate, crop species, and nitrogen fertilization effects on soil greenhouse gas emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Sainju, U.M., Barsotti, J.L. 2012. Residue placement and rate, crop species, and nitrogen fertilization effects on soil greenhouse gas emissions. Agronomy Journal. 3(10):1238-1250.
Tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice effects on dryland soil carbon fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D., Lartey, R.T., Evans, R.G., Allen, B.L. 2012. Tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice effects on dryland soil carbon fractions. Open Journal of Soil Science. 2(3):242-255.
Soil greenhouse gas emissions affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Liebig, M.A. 2012. Soil greenhouse gas emissions affected by irrigation, tillage, crop rotation, and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41:1774-1786.
Dryland soil greenhouse gas emissions affected by cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Barsotti, J.L. 2012. Dryland soil greenhouse gas emissions affected by cropping sequence and nitrogen fertilization. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 76(5):1741-1757.
Crop yield and quality, weeds, insects, and water use of durum and selected brassicaceae oilseeds in two-year rotations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Iversen, W.M., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Blodgett, S.L., Allen, B.L., Evans, R.G. 2012. Crop yield and quality, weeds, insects, and water use of durum and selected brassicaceae oilseeds in two-year rotations. Agronomy Journal. 104:1295-1304.
Soil greenhouse gas emissions affected by sheep grazing under dryland cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of soil carbon dioxide flux measurements by static and portable chambers in various management practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Caesar, A.J. 2011. Comparison of soil carbon dioxide flux measurements by static and portable chambers in various management practices. Soil and Tillage Research. 118:123-131.
Long-term tillage and cropping sequence effects on soil physical properties under dryland conditions in Northeastern Montana - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Evans, R.G. 2011. Long-term tillage and cropping sequence effects on soil physical properties under dryland conditions in Northeastern Montana. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Cd-Rom.
Sheep Grazing in the Wheat-Fallow System Affects Dryland Soil Properties and Grain Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Goosey, H.B., Snyder, E.E., Hatfield, P.G. 2011. Sheep Grazing in the Wheat-Fallow System Affects Dryland Soil Properties and Grain Yield. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 75:1789-1798.
Detection of Pyrenophora teres in conidia and barley seed by a rapid PCR technique - (Abstract Only)
Lartey, R.T., Caesar, T., Ghoshroy, K., Evans, R.G., Caesar, A.J., Hanson, S.L., Sainju, U.M. 2012. Detection of Pyrenophora teres in condiia and barley seed by a rapid PCR technique. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 101:S98.
Increasing the sink: agricultural management and soil carbon dynamics: western U.S. croplands. In: Liebig, M., Franzluebbers, A., and Follet, R., editors. Managing agricultural greenhouse gasses. 1st edition. Waltham, MA - ()
Collins, H.P., Mikha, M.M., Brown, T.T., Smith, J.L., Huggins, D.R., Sainju, U.M. 2012. Increasing the sink: agricultural management and soil carbon dynamics: western U.S. croplands. In: Liebig, M., Franzluebbers, A., and Follet, R., editors. Managing agricultural greenhouse gasses. 1st edition. Waltham, MA. Elsevier. p. 59-78.
Sheep grazing effect on dryland soil carbon and nitrogen in the wheat-fallow system - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Goosey, H.B., Snyder, E.E., Hatfield, P.G. 2011. Sheep grazing effect on dryland soil carbon and nitrogen in the wheat-fallow system. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings. 146-151.
Dryland Soil Carbon Dynamics under Alfalfa and Durum-Forage Cropping Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W. 2011. Dryland Soil Carbon Dynamics under Alfalfa and Durum-Forage Cropping Sequences. Soil and Tillage Research. 113:30-37.
Tillage Effects on Dryland Soil Physical Properties in Northeastern Montana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G. 2011. Tillage Effects on Dryland Soil Physical Properties in Northeastern Montana. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 42(18):2179-2187.
Long-term tillage and cropping effects on biological properties associated with soil aggregation in semi-arid eastern Montana, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caesar, T., Sainju, U.M., Wright, S.E., Shelver, W.L., Kolberg, R.L., West, M.S. 2010. Long-term tillage and cropping effects on biological properties associated with soil aggregation in semi-arid eastern Montana, USA. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 47:157-165.
Soil Nitrogen Dynamics under Dryland Alfalfa and Durum-Forage Cropping Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W. 2011. Soil Nitrogen Dynamics under Dryland Alfalfa and Durum-Forage Cropping Sequences. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 75:669-677.
Diversifying spring wheat systems influences weed community - (Abstract Only)
Dryland Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Influenced by Sheep Grazing in the Wheat-Fallow System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Goosey, H.B., Snyder, E.E., Hatfield, P.G. 2010. Dryland Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Influenced by Sheep Grazing in the Wheat-Fallow System. Agronomy Journal. 102:1553-1561.
Sheep Grazing Effect on Dryland Soil Properties and Wheat Yield in the Wheat-Fallow System - (Abstract Only)
Estimation of CO2 diffusion coefficient at 0-10 cm depth in undisturbed and tilled soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2012. Estimation of CO2 diffusion coefficient at 0-10 cm depth in undisturbed and tilled soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science . 58(1): 1-9.
Detection of Pyrenophora teres in infested plant tissues by PCR - (Abstract Only)
Lartey, R.T., Caesar, T., Caesar, A.J., Hanson, S.L., Sainju, U.M. 2010. Detection of Pyrenophora teres in infested plant tissues by PCR. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 100(6)S68.
Yield, Quality, Water and Nitrogen Use of Durum and Annual Forages in Two-year Rotations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lenssen, A.W., Cash, S.D., Hatfield, P.G., Sainju, U.M., Grey, W.R., Blodgett, S.L., Goosey, H.B., Johnson, G.D. 2010. Yield, Quality, Water and Nitrogen Use of Durum and Annual Forages in Two-year Rotations. Agronomy Journal. 102:1261-1268.
Land Use and Management Practices Impact on Plant Biomass Carbon and Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D. 2010. Land use and management practices impact on plant biomass carbon and soil carbon dioxide emission. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 74(5):1613-1622.
Dryland residue and soil orgranic matter as influenced by tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D., Lartey, R.T., Evans, R.G., Allen, B.L. 2011. Dryland residue and soil orgranic matter as influenced by tillage, crop rotation, and cultural practice. Plant and Soil Journal. 338:27-41.
Management Strategies to Improve Yield and Nitrogen Use of Spring Wheat and Field Pea in the Semi-Arid Northern Great Plains USA - (Proceedings)
Impacts of long-term no-tillage and conventional tillage management of spring wheat-lentil cropping systems in dryland Eastern Montana, USA, on fungi associated to soil aggregation - (Proceedings)
Long-term tillage and cropping sequence influence on dryland soil carbon, nitrogen, physical properties, and crop yields - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2010. Long-term tillage and cropping sequence influence on dryland soil carbon, nitrogen, physical properties, and crop yields. Natural Resources Research Update (NRRU). Update #252260.
Tillage and crop rotation effects on dryland soil and residue carbon and nitrogen dynamics - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2010. Tillage and crop rotation effects on dryland soil and residue carbon and nitrogen dynamics. Natural Resources Research Update (NRRU).
Management practices effects on soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2010. Management practices effects on soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage. Natural Resources Research Update (NRRU). Update #252266.
Carbon and nitrogen pools in soil aggregates separated by dry and wet sieving methods - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2010. Carbon and nitrogen pools in soil aggregates separated by dry and wet sieving methods. Natural Resources Research Update (NRRU). Update #252267.
Management Practices Impact on Soil Nitrous Oxide Emission in the Northern Great Plains, USA - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M. 2010. Management Practices Impact on Soil Nitrous Oxide Emission in the Northern Great Plains, USA. Proceedings of the 19th World Congress of Soil Science. p. 140-143.
Carbon Input and Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission Affected by Land Use and Management Practices - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D. 2010. Carbon Input and Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission Affected by Land Use and Management Practices. Proceedings of the 19th Congress of Soil Science. p. 12-15.
Poultry Littler Application Increases Nitrogen Cycling Compared with Inorganic Nitrogen Fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Senwo, Z.N., Nyakatawa, E.Z., Tazisong, I.A., Reddy, C.K. 2010. Poultry Littler Application Increases Nitrogen Cycling Compared with Inorganic Nitrogen Fertilization. Agronomy Journal. 102: 917-925.
Tillage, Cropping Sequence, and Nitrogen Fertilization Effects on Dryland Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission and Carbon Content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Caesar, T. 2010. Tillage, Cropping Sequence, and Nitrogen Fertilization Effects on Dryland Soil Carbon Dioxide Emission and Carbon Content. Journal of Environmental Quality. 39(3):935-945.
Cropping Sequence and Nitrogen Fertilization Effects on Dryland Soil Nitrous Oxide Emission - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M. 2010. Cropping Sequence and Nitrogen Fertilization Effects on Dryland Soil Nitrous Oxide Emission. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. p. 24-29.
Effects of tillage on microbial populations associated to soil aggregates under dryland spring wheat system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, A.J., Sainju, U.M., Gaskin, J.F. 2010. Effects of tillage on microbial populations associated to soil aggregates under dryland spring wheat system. European Journal of Soil Biology. 46:119-127.
The plant pathology of native plant restoration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caesar, A.J., Caesar, T., Sainju, U.M. 2010. The plant pathology of native plant restoration. Environmental Research. 4(3/4): 403-414.
Tillage effects on Dryland Soil Physical Properties in Northeastern Montana - (Abstract Only)
Jabro J.D., U.M. Sainju, A.W. Lenssen, and R.G. Evans. 2009. Tillage effects on Dryland Soil Physical Properties in Northeastern Montana. Agronomy Abstracts. In: Agronomy abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA, November 1-5, 2009, Pittsburgh, PA. Cd-Rom.
Yield and Yield Components of Spring Wheat and Field Pea in Diversified Dryland Cropping Systems - (Abstract Only)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D., Allen, B.L. 2009. Yield and Yield Components of Spring Wheat and Field Pea in Diversified Dryland Cropping Systems. Abstract of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No.54558.
Long-term Tillage and Cropping Sequence Effect on Dryland Crop Yields and Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Evans, R.G., Jabro, J.D. 2009. Long-term Tillage and Cropping Sequence Effect on Dryland Crop Yields and Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. p.116.
Dryland Soil Carbon Dynamics under Durum-Forage Sequences - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W. 2009. Dryland Soil Carbon Dynamics under Durum-Forage Sequences. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. p. 117.
Scientist Researches Way to Reduce Global Warming - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2009. Scientist Researches Way to Reduce Global Warming. Sidney Herald Leader. 14 Mar. 2009.
Carbon and Nitrogen Fractions in Dryland Soil Aggregates Affected by Long-term Tillage and Cropping Sequence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D. 2009. Carbon and nitrogen fractions in dryland soil aggregates affected by long-term tillage and cropping sequence. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 73(5): 1488-1495.
Long-term Tillage Influences on Soil Physical Properties under Dryland Conditions in Northeastern Montana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G. 2009. Long-term Tillage Influences on Soil Physical Properties under Dryland Conditions in Northeastern Montana. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 55(6):633-640.
Long-term tillage and cropping sequence influence on dryland soil aggregate-carbon dynamics - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Jabro, J.D. 2009. Long-term tillage and cropping sequence influence on dryland soil aggregate-carbon dynamics. Geophysical Research Abstracts [Abstract]. 11:1919.
Dryland Crop Yields and Soil Organic Matter as Influenced by Long-Term Tillage and Cropping Sequence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Evans, R.G. 2009. Dryland crop yields and soil organic matter as influenced by long-term tillage and cropping sequence. Agronomy Journal. 101(2):243-251.
Bicultural legume-cereal cover crops for sustaining crop yields and improving soil and environmental quality - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2009. Bicultural legume-cereal cover crops for sustaining crop yields and improving soil and environmental quality. Cover Crops, Cover Crop Managment, A Growers Handbook. In: T.L. Latos Cover Crop and Crop Yields. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers. p. 113-147.
Tillage and cropping sequence impacts on nitrogen cycling in dryland farming in eastern Montana, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G., Kolberg, R.L. 2009. Tillage and cropping sequence impacts on nitrogen cycling in dryland farming in eastern Montana, USA. Soil & Tillage Research. 103(2):332-341.
Poultry litter application increases carbon sequestration and soil quality - ()
Sainju, U.M., Senwo, Z., Nyakatawa, E., Tazisong, I., Reddy, K. 2008. Poultry litter application increases carbon sequestration and soil quality. CSA News. 53(7): 4.
Soil carbon and nitrogen sequestration as affected by long-term tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilizer sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Senwo, Z., Nyakatawa, E., Tazisong, I., Redd, K. 2008. Soil carbon and nitrogen sequestration as affected by long-term tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilizer sources. Agriculture Ecosystems and the Environment. 127:234-240.
Soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon content under dryland crops. II. Effects of tillage, cropping sequence, and nitrogen fertilization. - (Abstract Only)
Soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon content under dryland crops. I. Effects of tillage and crops - (Abstract Only)
Soil nitrogen storage and fractions as influenced by tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen source - (Abstract Only)
Dryland crop root biomass and carbon and nitrogen contents and their relationships with soil water content - (Abstract Only)
Crop Diversification and Management System Influence Yield and Weeds in the Northern Great Plains - (Abstract Only)
Management practices affects soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage - ()
Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Management practices affects soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage. CSA News. 53:5-6.
Nitrogen storage with cover crops and nitrogen fertilization in tilled and non-tilled soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, B.P. 2008. Nitrogen conservation with cover crops and nitrogen fertilization in tilled and non-tilled soils. Agronomy Journal. 100:619-627.
Long-term tillage frequency effects on dryland soil physical and hydraulic properties - (Proceedings)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G. 2008. Long-term tillage frequency effects on dryland soil physical and hydraulic properties. International Soil Conservation Organization Conference Proceedings. May 15-23, 2008. Budapest, Hungary.
Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Pools as Influenced by Tillage, Cover Crop, Poultry Manure, and Nitrogen Fertilization - ()
Sainju, U.M., Senwo, Z., Nyakatawa, E., Tazisong, I., Reddy, K.C. 2007. Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Pools as Influenced by Tillage, Cover Crop, Poultry Manure, and Nitrogen Fertilization. Alabama A&M University Collaboration Progress Report. p. 1-13.
Tillage, cropping systems,and nitrogen fertilizer source effects on soil carbon sequestration and fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Senwo, Z.N., Nyakatawa, E.Z., Tazisong, I.A., Reddy, C. 2008. Tillage, cropping systems,and nitrogen fertilizer source effects on soil carbon sequestration and fractions. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:880-888.
Soil carbon fractions as influenced by tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilization source - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Senwo, Z., Nyakatawa, E., Tazisong, I., Reddy, K. 2007. Soil carbon fractions as influenced by tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilization source. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting, November 4-8, 2007. New Orleans, Louisianna. Paper no. 344-1. p. 169.
Cover crops and nitrogen fertilization effects of nitrogen conservation in tilled and non-tilled soils - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, B. 2007. Cover crops and nitrogen fertilization effects of nitrogen conservation in tilled and non-tilled soils. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting, November 4-8, 2007. New Orleans, Louisianna. Ppaer no. 309-9. p. 156.
Long-term tillage frequency and cropping intensity effects on dryland residue and soil carbon fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G., Kolberg, R.L. 2007. Long-term tillage frequency and cropping intensity effects on dryland residue and soil carbon fractions. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 71(6):1730-1739.
Ecology and function of culturable microbes in soil aggregation - ()
Caesar, T., Caesar, A.J., Gaskin, J.F., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Ecology and function of culturable microbes in soil aggregation. In: Tian-Xiao Liu, editor. Soil Ecology Research Developments. Hauppauge, NY:2007 Science Publishers, Inc. p. 121-138.
Carbon dioxide flux as affected by tillage and irrigation in soil converted from perennial forages to annual crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2008. Carbon dioxide flux as affected by tillage and irrigation in soil converted from perennial forages to annual crops. Journal of Environmental Management. 88: 1478-1484.
Farming Systems Design: Methodologies for integrated Analyses of Farming Systems - (Proceedings)
Lenssen, A.W., Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Allen, B.L., Lartey, R.T. 2007. Farming Systems Design: Methodologies for integrated Analyses of Farming Systems. Proceedings of the European Society of Agronomy and American Society of Agronomy. Farming Systems Design Conference, Catania, Italy, September 10-12, 2007. 2:37-38.
Dryland crop yields and soil organic matter as influenced by long-term tillage and cropping sequence - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G., Pikul Jr, J.L. 2007. Dryland crop yields and soil organic matter as influenced by long-term tillage and cropping sequence. Western Society of Soil Science. p. 87.
COVER CROP EFFECT ON SOIL CARBON FRACTIONS UNDER CONSERVATION TILLAGE COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Schomberg, H.H., Singh, B.P., Whitehead, W.F., Tillman, P.G., Lachnicht Weyers, S.L. 2007. Cover crop effect on soil carbon fractions under conservation tillage cotton. Soil and Tillage Research. 96(2):205–218.
Long-term tillage and cropping sequence effects on dryland residue and soil carbon fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G., Kolberg, R.L. 2007. Long-term tillage and cropping sequence effects on dryland residue and soil carbon fractions. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 71(6):1730-1739.
TILLAGE, COVER CROP, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZER SOURCE EFFECTS ON SOIL CARBON AND NITROGEN SEQUESTRATION. - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Senwo, Z.N., Nyakatawa, E.Z., Tazisong, I.A., Reddy, K. 2007. Tillage, cover crop, and nitrogen fertilizer source effects on soil carbon and nitrogen sequestration. In: A. Chabbi (ed.) Proc. International Symposium on Organic Matter Dynamics in Agro-Ecosystems. July 16-19, 2007. Poitiers, France. p. 446-447.
CARBON AND NITROGEN STORAGE IN DRYLAND SOIL AGGREGATES AS INFLUNCED BY LONG-TERM TILLAGE AND CROPPING SYSTEM. - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M. 2007. Carbon and nitrogen storage in dryland soil aggregates as influnced by long-term tillage and cropping system. In: A. Chabbi (ed.) Proc. International Symposium on Organic Matter Dynamics in Agro-Ecosystems. July 16-19, 2007. Poitiers, France. p. 88-89.
Dryland residue and soil nitrogen fractions as influenced by long-term tillage and cropping sequence - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G. 2007. Dryland residue and soil nitrogen fractions as influenced by long-term tillage and cropping sequence. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. [Online] Paper no. 205-5. p. 113.
Fertilizer induced losses of nitrous oxide gas from Montana dryland cropping systems - ()
Engel, R., Sainju, U.M. 2007. Fertilizer induced losses of nitrous oxide gas from Montana dryland cropping systems. Fertilizer Advisory Committee Progress Report-2006.
SOIL CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION AND CARBON SEQUESTRATION AS AFFECTED BY IRRIGATION, TILLAGE, CROPPING SYSTEM, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2008. Soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon sequestration as influenced by irrigation, tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:98-106.
ACCUMULATION AND CROP UPTAKE OF SOIL MINERAL NITROGEN AS INFLUEMCED BY TILLAGE, COVER CROPS, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, B.P., Whitehead, W.F., Wang, S. 2007. Accumulation and crop uptake of soil mineral nitrogen as influemced by tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization. Agronomy Journal. 99:682-691.
Taxonomic diversity of predominant culturable bacteria associated with microaggregates from two different agroecosystems and their ability to aggregate soil in vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caesar, T., Caesar, A.J., Gaskin, J.F., Sainju, U.M., Busscher, W.J. 2007. Taxonomic diversity of predominant culturable bacteria associated with microaggregates from two different agroecosystems and their ability to aggregate soil in vitro. Applied Soil Ecology. 36(1):10–21.
Long-term tillage and cropping system effects on dryland soil carbon sequestration and fractions - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G., Kolberg, R.L. 2007. Long-term tillage and cropping system effects on dryland soil carbon sequestration and fractions. Positioning Agriculture and Forestry to Meet the Challenges of Climate Change. In Fourth USDA Greenhouse Gas Conference. February 6-8, 2007. Baltimore, MD. p.38.
Dryland soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage as influenced by tillage, cropping, and nitrogen fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M. 2007. Dryland soil carbon dioxide emission and carbon storage as influenced by tillage, cropping, and nitrogen fertilization. Positioning Agriculture and Forestry to Meet the Challenges of Climate Change. In Fourth USDA Greenhouse Gas Conference. February 6-8, 2007. Baltimore, MD. p. 30.
Soil carbon dioxide fluxes in relation to physical properties as influenced by management practices - (Abstract Only)
Jabro, J.D., Sainju, U.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G. 2006. Soil carbon dioxide fluxes in relation to physical properties as influenced by management practices [CD-ROM]. Agronomy Abstracts. Indianapolis, Indiana: Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting.
GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION THROUGH AGRICULTURAL CARBON ENHANCEMENT NETWORK (GRACENET)-PROGRESS REPORT - ()
Follett, R.F., Johnson, J.M., Parkin, T.B., Smith, J.L., Franzluebbers, A.J., Sainju, U.M., Zobeck, T.M., Collins, H.P., Mikha, M.M. 2006. Greenhouse gas reduction through agricultural carbon enhancement network (gracenet)-progress report. Agricultural Research Service Publication.
Cover crops and sampling date effect on on-farm soil carbon pools under conservation tillage cotton - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Schomberg, H.H., Singh, B.P., Whitehead, W.F., Tillman, P.G., Lachnicht Weyers, S.L. 2006. Cover crops and sampling date effect on on-farm soil carbon pools under conservation tillage cotton. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. 54-4. Page 51.
Carbon and nitrogen pools in aggregates separated by dry and wet sieving methods - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M. 2006. Carbon and nitrogen pools in aggregates separated by dry and wet sieving methods. In: American Society of Agronomy Meetings. November 12-16, 2006. Indianapolis, IN. Paper No. 189-1. Page 107.
TILLAGE, COVER CROPS, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION EFFECTS ON SOIL NITROGEN AND COTTON AND SORGHUM YIELDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Whitehead, W.F., Singh, B.P., Wang, S. 2006. Tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization effects on soil nitrogen and cotton and sorghum yields. European Journal of Agronomy. 25:372-382.
CARBON AND NITROGEN POOLS IN SOIL AGGREGATES SEPARATED BY DRY AND WET SIEVING METHODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M. 2006. Carbon and nitrogen pools in soil aggregates separated by dry and wet sieving methods. Soil Science. 171(12):937-949.
Taxonomic diversity of predominant bacteria associated with microaggregates from two different agroecosystems and their ability to aggregate soil in vitro - (Abstract Only)
Dryland plant biomass and soil carbon and nitrogen fractions on transient land as influenced by tillage and crop rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Waddell, J.T. 2007. Dryland plant biomass and soil carbon and nitrogen fractions on transient land as influenced by tillage and crop rotation. Soil & Tillage Research. 93(2):452-461.
DRYLAND PLANT BIOMASS AND SOIL CARBON AND NITROGEN FRACTIONS ON TRANSIENT LAND AS INFLUENCED BY TILLAGE AND CROP ROTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CARBON SUPPLY AND STORAGE IN TILLED AND NON-TILLED SOILS AS INFLUENCED BY COVER CROPS AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, B.D., Whitehead, W.F., Wang, S. 2006. Carbon supply and storage in tilled and non-tilled soils as influenced by cover crops and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1507-1517.
SOIL CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION AS INFLUENCED BY IRRIGATION, TILLAGE, CROPPING SYSTEM, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2006. Soil carbon dioxide emission as influenced by irrigation, tillage, cropping system, and nitrogen fertilization. Workshop on Agricultural Air Quality. pp. 1086-1098.
Soil and crop nitrogen as influenced by tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Wang, S., Singh, B.P., Whitehead, W. 2006. Soil and crop nitrogen as influenced by tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization. World Congress of Soil Science, July 9-15, 2006, Philadelphia, PA. Paper No. 155-148. Page 141.
IRRIGATION SYSTEM EFFECTS ON SOIL CARBON AND NITROGEN UNDER SUGARBEET AND BARLEY IN NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Proceedings)
Sainju, U.M., Evans, R.G., Iversen, W.M. 2006. Irrigation system effects on soil carbon and nitrogen under sugarbeet and barley in northern great plains. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. Proceedings of the Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference, March 7-8, 2006, Denver, Colorado. p. 286-291.
COVER CROPS FOR SUSTAINING VEGETABLE PRODUCTION, IMPROVING SOIL AND WATER QUALITIES AND CONTROLLING WEEDS AND PESTS - ()
Sainju, U.M. 2006. Cover crops for sustaining vegetable production, improving soil and water qualities, and controlling weeds and pests. In: R Dris, editor, Vegetables: Growing Environment and Mineral Nutrition. Binghamton, New York: Hawthorn Press, Inc. p. 281-296.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION OF TOMATO - ()
Sainju, U.M. and R. Dris. 2006. Sustainable Production of Tomato. In: R. Dris, editor, Crops: Quality, growth, and biotechnology. Helsinki, Finland: WFL Publisher. p. 190-216.
TILLAGE AND CROP ROTATION EFFECTS ON DRYLAND SOIL AND RESIDUE CARBON AND NITROGEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Waddell, J.T. 2006. Tillage and crop rotation effects on dryland soil and residue carbon and nitrogen. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 70(2):668-678.
SOIL CARBON AND NITROGEN POOLS UNDER LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY OF RHIZOMA PEANUT AND PERENNIAL WEEDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Terrill, T.H., Gelaye, S., Singh, B.P. 2006. SOIL CARBON AND NITROGEN POOLS UNDER LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY OF RHIZOMA PEANUT AND PERENNIAL WEEDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science . 52(1):45-59. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340500421729.
Tillage and crop rotation effects on dryland soil carbon and nitrogen pools - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Caesar, T., Lenssen, A.W., Waddell, J.T. 2005. Tillage and crop rotation effects on dryland soil carbon and nitrogen pools. In: American Society of Agronomy Meetings, November 6-10, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT. Paper No. 318-4. Page 317.
Carbon supply and storage in tilled and non-tilled soils as influenced by cover crops and nitrogen fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, B.P., Whitehead, W., Wang, S. 2005. Carbon supply and storage in tilled and non-tilled soils as influenced by cover crops and nitrogen fertilization. In: American Society of Agronomy Meetings. November 6-10, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT. Paper no. 191-16. Page 200.
TILLAGE, CROP ROTATIONS, AND CULTURAL PRACTICES EFFECTS ON DRYLAND SOIL AND CROP RESIDUE CARBON AND NITROGEN - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Evans, R.G., Caesar, T., Waddell, J.T. 2005. Tillage, crop rotations, and cultural practices effects on dryland soil and crop residue carbon and nitrogen. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture for Food, Energy and Industry, August, 22-27, 2005, St. Catharines, Canada. Available online at http://www.icsagr-fei.org/conference/2005/stcath/papers/a-sainj.doc
CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN DRYLAND SOIL AND PLANT RESIDUE AS AFFECTED BY TILLAGE AND CROP ROTATION - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Waddell, J.T. 2005. Carbon sequestration in dryland soil and plant residue as affected by tillage and crop rotation. Third USDA Symposium on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry. p. 211.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN COTTON PRODUCTION IN THE SOUTHEASTERN USA - (Abstract Only)
Schomberg, H.H., Tillman, P.G., Lachnicht Weyers, S.L., Timper, P., Olson, D.M., Sainju, U.M., Phatak, S., Whitehead, W., Singh, B. 2005. Multidisciplinary approach to enhancing sustainability in cotton production in the southeastern USA [abstract]. The ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah. CDROM.
Biculture legume-cereal cover crops for enhanced biomass yield and carbon and nitrogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Whitehead, W.F., Singh, B.P. 2005. Biculture legume-cereal cover crops for enhanced biomass yield and carbon and nitrogen. Agronomy Journal. 97(5):1403-1412.
TILLAGE, COVER CROPS, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION EFFECTS ON COTTON AND SORGHUM ROOT BIOMASS, CARBON, AND NITROGEN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Singh, B.P., Whitehead, W.F. 2005. Tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization effects on cotton and sorghum root biomass, carbon, and nitrogen. Agronomy Journal. 97:1279-1290.
ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN COTTON PRODUCTION THROUGH REDUCED CHEMICAL INPUTS, COVER CROPS, AND CONSERVATION TILLAGE - ()
Schomberg, H.H., Tillman, G., Timper, P., Lachnicht Weyers, S.L., Olson, D.M., Sainju, U.M., Phatak, S., Lamb, M.C., Whitehead, W., Utley, S. 2005. Enhancing sustainability in cotton production through reduced chemical inputs, cover crops, and conservation tillage. Final Project Report LSO1-121 to the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. http://www.sare.org/reporting/report_viewer.asp?pn=LSO1-121&ry=2004&rf=1.
CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN DRYLAND SOILS AND PLANT RESIDUE AS INFLUENCED BY TILLAGE AND CROP ROTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Lenssen, A.W., Caesar, T., Waddell, J.T. 2006. Carbon sequestration in dryland soils and plant residue as influenced by tillage and crop rotation. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1341-1347.
Carbon accumulation in cotton, sorghum, and underlying soil as influenced by tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sainju, U.M., Whitehead, W.F., Singh, B.P. 2005. Carbon accumulation in cotton, sorghum, and underlying soil as influenced by tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization. Plant and Soil. 273(1-2):219-234.
ISOLATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SOIL AGGREGATING BACTERIA IN SOIL MICROAGGREGATES - (Abstract Only)
TILLAGE, COVER CROPS, AND NITROGEN FERTILIZATION EFFECTS ON COTTON AND SORGHUM YIELDS AND NITROGEN UPTAKE - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Whitehead, W.F., Singh, B.P. 2004. Tillage, cover crops, and nitrogen fertilization effects on cotton and sorghum yields and nitrogen uptake[abstract]. American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America. Paper No. 3396.
SEASONAL VARIATION IN RHIZOMA PEANUT AND PERENNIAL WEEDS BIOMASS AND SOIL CARBON AND NITROGEN POOLS - (Abstract Only)
Sainju, U.M., Terrill, T.H., Gelaye, S., Singh, B.P. 2004. Seasonal variation in rhizoma peanut and perennial weeds biomass and soil carbon and nitrogen pools [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America. Paper No. 3397.