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Virginia L Jin
Location Coordinator and Research Leader


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Corn or switchgrass? Land optimization for bioenergy and feedstock production in Nebraska - (Abstract Only)
Comparing impacts of corn residue removal and amelioration practices on soil properties after 3, 6, and 10 years - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perennializing marginal croplands: going back to the future to mitigate climate change with resilient biobased feedstocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez Ii, S., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Mitchell, R., Stewart, C.E., Parsons, J., Redfearn, D.D., Quinn, J., Varvel, G.E., Vogel, K.P., Follett, R.F. 2024. Perennializing marginal croplands: going back to the future to mitigate climate change with resilient biobased feedstocks. Frontiers in Energy Research. 11:1-9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1272877.
Chapter 11 - Agriculture, food systems, and rural communities - ()
Bolster, C.H., Mitchell, R., Kitts, A., Campbell, A., Cosh, M.H., Farrigan, T.L., Franzluebbers, A.J., Hoover, D.L., Jin, V.L., Peck, D.E., Schmer, M.R., Smith, M.D. 2023. Chapter 11 - Agriculture, food systems, and rural communities. National Climate Assessment. https://doi.org/10.7930/NCA5.2023.CH11.
Assessing impacts of climate change and long-term conservation practices on greenhouse gas emissions and crop growth in continuous corn systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cover crop performance under a changing climate in continuous corn system over Nebraska - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
No-till marginally mitigates the impact of harvesting stover on soil microbial parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez Ii, S., Jin, V.L., Gunderson, L., Schmer, M.R., Hanford, K., Jeske, E., Drijber, R. 2023. No-till marginally mitigates the impact of harvesting stover on soil microbial parameters. Soil Science Society of America Journal. Available. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20592.
Tillage and stover removal impacts on irrigated corn production and soil carbon: a twenty year assessment - (Abstract Only)
Multi-site evaluation of stratified and balanced sampling of soil organic carbon stocks in agricultural fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Potash, E., Guan, K., Margenot, A., Lee, D., Boe, A., Douglass, M., Heaton, E., Jang, C., Jin, V.L., Li, N., Mitchell, R., Namoi, N., Schmer, M.R., Wang, S., Zumpf, C. 2023. Multi-site evaluation of stratified and balanced sampling of soil organic carbon stocks in agricultural fields. Geoderma. 438.Article 116587. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2023.116587.
Near-term effects of perennial grasses on soil carbon and nitrogen in eastern Nebraska - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez II, S., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Mitchell, R., Eskridge, K. 2023. Near-term effects of perennial grasses on soil carbon and nitrogen in eastern Nebraska. Environments. 10(5):80. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments10050080.
Seventy-One years of soil change in the U.S. Great Plains: insights from the Haas soil archive - (Abstract Only)
Liebig, M.A., Durso, L.M., Calderon, F.J., Clemensen, A.K., Eberly, J.O., Halvorson, J.J., Hashsham, S., Jin, V.L., Margenot, A.J., Qian, X., Stewart, C.E., Tiedje, J., Telli, E., Telli, N., Van Pelt, R.S. 2023. Seventy-One years of soil change in the U.S. Great Plains: insights from the Haas soil archive. Meeting Abstract. 1.
A new Revolutio-N: radically rethinking nitrogen use in agriculture - (Abstract Only)
Simulating agroecosystem soil inorganic nitrogen dynamics under long-term management with an improved SWAT-C model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, K., Zhang, X., Liang, X., Jin, V.L., Birru, G.A., Schmer, M.R., Robertson, P.G., McCarty, G.W., Moglen, G.E. 2023. Simulating agroecosystem soil inorganic nitrogen dynamics under long-term management with an improved SWAT-C model. Science of the Total Environment. 879. Article 162906. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162906.
Measured and simulated effects of residue removal and amelioration practices in no-till irrigated corn (Zea mays L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, L., Ma, L., Qi, Z., Fang, Q., Harmel, R.D., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L. 2023. Measured and simulated effects of residue removal and amelioration practices in no-till irrigated corn (Zea mays L.). European Journal of Agronomy. 146. Article 126807. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2023.126807.
Water use efficiency of croplands as affected by cropping systems and climate in a long-term study in the midwestern of United States - (Abstract Only)
Synergistic use of optical and biophysical traits to assess Bromus inermis pasture performance and quality under different management strategies in Eastern Nebraska, US - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mazis, A., Awada, T., Erickson, G., Wienhold, B.J., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Suyker, A., Zhou, Y., Hiller, J. 2023. Synergistic use of optical and biophysical traits to assess Bromus inermis pasture performance and quality under different management strategies in Eastern Nebraska, US. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 348. Article 108400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108400.
Simulated impacts of winter rye cover crop on continuous maize yield and soil parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Birru, G.A., Shiferaw, A., Tadesse, T., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Wardlow, B., Koehler-Cole, K., Awad, T., Beebout, S.E., Tsegaye, T.D., Kharel, T.P. 2023. Simulated impacts of winter rye cover crop on continuous maize yield and soil parameters. Agronomy Journal. 115(3):1114-1130. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21291.
Complex crop rotations improve organic nitrogen cycling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Breza, L.C., Mooshammer, M., Bowles, T.M., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Thompson, B., Grandy, S.A. 2022. Complex crop rotations improve organic nitrogen cycling. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 177. Article 108911. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2022.108911.
Soil health assessment under different land management - (Abstract Only)
Comparing corn and switchgrass as a bioenergy crop for twenty-five growing seasons—lessons learned and future prospects. - (Abstract Only)
Carbon stabilization of two switchgrass ecotypes 5 years after pulse-chase 13C labeling - (Abstract Only)
Improving soil carbon estimates by linking conceptual pools against measurable carbon fractions in the DAYCENT Model Version 4.5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dangal, S.R., Schwalm, C., Cavigelli, M.A., Gollany, H.T., Jin, V.L., Sanderman, J. 2022. Improving soil carbon estimates by linking conceptual pools against measurable carbon fractions in the DAYCENT Model Version 4.5. Journal of Advances in Modeling Earth Systems. https://doi.org/10.1029/2021MS002622.
Still gaining: Long-term benefits of conservation bioenergy practices - (Abstract Only)
Positive effects of cover crop mixtures on soil hydro-physical properties are partially offset by grazing in short-term integrated croplivestock system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
No-till farming and greenhouse gas fluxes: Insights from literature and experimental data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ruis, S.J., Blacno-Canqui, H., Jasa, P.J., Jin, V.L. 2022. No-till farming and greenhouse gas fluxes: Insights from literature and experimental data. Soil and Tillage Research. 220. Article 105359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105359.
Microbial feedbacks on soil organic matter dynamics underlying the legacy effect of diversified cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mooshammer, M., Grandy, S.A., Calderon, F., Culman, S., Deen, B., Drijber, R.A., Dunfield, K., Jin, V.L., Lehman, R.M., Osborne, S.L., Schmer, M.R., Bowles, T. 2022. Microbial feedbacks on soil organic matter dynamics underlying the legacy effect of diversified cropping systems . Soil Biology and Biochemistry. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2022.108584.
Soil carbon and agroecosystem benefits of conservation management and perennial bioenergy crop production - (Proceedings)
Stewart, C.E., Miner, G.S., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Williams, C., Mitchell, R. 2022. Soil carbon and agroecosystem benefits of conservation management and perennial bioenergy crop production. Proceedings of Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. 19:18-23.
Biochar and coal char mitigate nutrient and dissolved organic carbon loss from liquid manure amended soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cooper, J.A., Drijber, R., Malakar, A., Jin, V.L., Miller, D.N., Kaiser, M. 2022. Biochar and coal char mitigate nutrient and dissolved organic carbon loss from liquid manure amended soils. Environmental Quality. 51(2):272-287. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20327.
Time in a bottle: Use of soil archives for understanding long-term soil change - ()
Bergh, E.L., Calderon, F.J., Clemensen, A.K., Durso, L.M., Eberly, J.O., Halvorson, J.J., Jin, V.L., Margenot, A.J., Stewart, C.E., Van Pelt, R.S., Liebig, M.A. 2022. Time in a bottle: Use of soil archives for understanding long-term soil change. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 86(3):520-527. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20372.
Rapid formation of abiotic CO2 results from additions of a simple phenolic, gallic acid, to soil - (Abstract Only)
Halvorson, J.J., Jin, V.L., Liebig, M.A., Luciano, R., Hagerman, A.E., Schmidt, M.A. 2021. Rapid formation of abiotic CO2 results from additions of a simple phenolic, gallic acid, to soil. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.1002/essoar.10509127.1.
More diverse crop rotations improve yield, yield stability, and soil health - ()
Decreased land use intensity improves surface soil quality on marginal lands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, L., Jin, V.L., Kettler, T.A., Karlen, D.L., Nunes, M., Lehman, R.M., Johnson, J.M., Mikha, M.M. 2021. Decreased land use intensity improves surface soil quality on marginal lands. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 4(4). Article e20226. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20226.
More diverse crop rotations improve yield, yield stability, and soil health - ()
Wagner, S.E., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R. 2021. More diverse crop rotations improve yield, yield stability, and soil health. Experiment Station Bulletins. Available: https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2021/more-diverse-crop-rotations-improve-yield-yield-stability-and-soil-health.
Soil health report: FDC023, FDC025 - ()
Soil health report: FDC085 - ()
Establishing and managing warm-season grasses for conservation buffers - ()
Mitchell, R., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Redfearn, D., Glewen, K., Hay, J. 2021. Establishing and managing warm-season grasses for conservation buffers. Extension Publications. https://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/ec3056.pdf.
Land management effects on wet aggregate stability and carbon content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mikha, M.M., Jin, V.L., Johnson, J.M., Lehman, R.M., Karlen, D.L., Jabro, J.D. 2021. Land management effects on wet aggregate stability and carbon content. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85(6):2149-2168. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20333.
Soil greenhouse gas responses to biomass removal in the annual and perennial cropping phases of an integrated crop livestock system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Christenson, E., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R., Redfearn, D.D. 2021. Soil greenhouse gas responses to biomass removal in the annual and perennial cropping phases of an integrated crop livestock system. Agronomy. 11(7). Article 1416. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11071416.
Conservation management improves agroecosystem function and resilience of soil nitrogen cycling in response to seasonal changes in climate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, L., Konkel, J., Jin, V.L., Schaeffer, S.M. 2021. Conservation management improves agroecosystem function and resilience of soil nitrogen cycling in response to seasonal changes in climate. Science of the Total Environment. 779. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146457.
Cropping system partially offsets tillage-related degradation of soil organic carbon and aggregate properties in a 30-yr rainfed agroecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J., Mikha, M.M., Schmer, M.R. 2021. Cropping system partially offsets tillage-related degradation of soil organic carbon and aggregate properties in a 30-yr rainfed agroecosystem. Soil and Tillage Research. 209. Article e104968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2021.104968.
Effects of residue removal and tillage on greenhouse gas emissions in continuous corn systems as simulated with RZWQM2 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, H., Shu, K., Qi, Z., Ma, L., Jin, V.L., Li, Y., Schmer, M.R., Wienhold, B.J., Feng, S. 2021. Effects of residue removal and tillage on greenhouse gas emissions in continuous corn systems as simulated with RZWQM2. Journal of Environmental Management. 285. Article e112097. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.112097.
Soil health management enhances microbial nitrogen cycling capacity and activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, J., Konkel, J., Jin, V.L., Scheider, L., Schaeffer, S., Debruyn, J. 2021. Soil health management enhances microbial nitrogen cycling capacity and activity. mSphere. 6(1). Article e01237-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.01237-20.
Long-Term soil change in the Great Plains: an evaluation of the haas soil archive - (Abstract Only)
Liebig, M.A., Durso, L.M., Calderon, F.J., Eberly, J., Jin, V.L., Stewart, C.E., Van Pelt, R.S., Vigil, M.F., Duke, S.E., Clemensen, A.K., Duttenhefner, J. 2020. Long-Term soil change in the Great Plains: an evaluation of the haas soil archive. Meeting Abstract. 1.
Multiple constraints cause positive and negative feedbacks limiting grassland soil CO2 efflux under CO2 enrichment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fay, P.A., Hui, D., Jackson, R.B., Collins, H.P., Reichmann, L.G., Aspinwall, M.J., Jin, V.L., Khasanova, A.R., Heckman, R.W., Polley, H.W. 2021. Multiple constraints cause positive and negative feedbacks limiting grassland soil CO2 efflux under CO2 enrichment. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(PNAS). 118(2). Article e2008284117. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2008284117.
What long-term research can tell us about agroecosystem C storage potential - (Abstract Only)
Stewart, C.E., Jin, V.L., Liebig, M.A., Calderon, F.J., Vigil, M.F. 2020. What long-term research can tell us about agroecosystem C storage potential. Meeting Abstract.
Long-term crop rotation effects on soil carbon changes - (Abstract Only)
USDA-ARS scientists study carbon sequestration - ()
Long-term rotation diversity and nitrogen effects on soil organic carbon and nitrogen stocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J., Becker, S.M., Varvel, G.E. 2020. Long-term rotation diversity and nitrogen effects on soil organic carbon and nitrogen stocks. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1):e20055. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20055.
Accelerated organic N cycling in complex crop rotations is suppressed by fertilization - (Abstract Only)
Irrigation, carbon amelioration, nitrogen, and stover removal effects on continuous corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Ferguson, R.B., Wienhold, B.J. 2020. Irrigation, carbon amelioration, nitrogen, and stover removal effects on continuous corn.. Agronomy Journal. 112:2506-2518. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20192.
Long-Term Crop Rotation Diversity Effects On Soil C and N - (Proceedings)
Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J., Varvel, G.E. 2020. Long-Term Crop Rotation Diversity Effects On Soil C and N. Proceedings Great Plains Soil Fertility Conference. Vol 18 pp. 34-40. March 2020 (proceedings)
Crop management to reduced soil nitrous oxide emissions in Nebraska - ()
Bijesh, M., Jin, V.L., Puntel, L., Iqbal, J., Williams, T., Blanco-Canqui, H., Wortman, C. 2020. Crop management to reduced soil nitrous oxide emissions in Nebraska. Extension Publications. G2322. p.1-6 Available: http://extensionpublications.unl.edu/assets/pdf/g2322.pdf.
Optimum rates of surface-applied coal char decreased soil ammonia volatilization loss - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Panday, D., Mikha, M.M., Collins, H.P., Jin, V.L., Kaiser, M., Cooper, J., Malakar, A., Maharjan, B. 2020. Optimum rates of surface-applied coal char decreased soil ammonia volatilization loss. Journal of Environmental Quality. 49:256-267. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20023.
Management controls the net greenhouse gas outcomes of growing bioenergy feedstocks on marginally productive croplands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Stewart, C.E., Mitchell, R., Williams, C.O., Wienhold, B.J., Varvel, G.E., Follett, R.F., Vogel, K.P., Kimble, J. 2019. Management controls the net greenhouse gas outcomes of growing bioenergy feedstocks on marginally productive croplands. Science Advances. 5(12):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aav9318.
Limited effects of irrigation on 7-year soil nitrous oxide emissions from no-till continuous corn - (Abstract Only)
Harvest timing and amount affect bioenergy crop water use on marginally-productive cropland - (Abstract Only)
Soil health - expectations and evidence - (Proceedings)
Sugarcane straw blanket management effects on plant growth, development, and yield in southeastern Brazil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lisboa, I.P., Cherubin, M.R., De Lima, R.P., Wienhold, B.J., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L. 2019. Sugarcane straw blanket management effects on plant growth, development, and yield in southeastern Brazil. Crop Science. 59(4):1732-1744. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2018.07.0468.
Field-to-farm gate greenhouse gas emissions from corn stover production in the midwestern US - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Locker, R.C., Laurenzi, I.J., Torkamani, S., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Karlen, D.L. 2019. Field-to-farm gate greenhouse gas emissions from corn stover production in the midwestern US. Journal of Cleaner Production. 226:1116-1127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.154.
Does no-tillage mitigate stover removal in irrigated continuous corn? A multi-location assessment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Sindelar, A.J., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R. 2019. Does no-tillage mitigate stover removal in irrigated continuous corn? A multi-location assessment. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 83(3):733-742. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.09.0352.
Facilitating crop–livestock reintegration in the northern great plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, S., Sood, K., Sieverding, H., Thandiwe, N., Bly, A., Wienhold, B.J., Redfearn, D., Archer, D.W., Ussiri, D., Faust, D.R., Landblom, D., Grings, E., Stone, J., Jacquet, J., Pokharel, K.P., Liebig, M.A., Schmer, M.R., Sexton, P., Mitchell, R., Smalley, S., Osborne, S.L., Ali, S., Senturklu, S., Sehgal, S., Owens, V., Jin, V.L. 2019. Facilitating crop–livestock reintegration in the northern great plains. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 111(5):2141-2156. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2018.07.0441.
Sugarcane straw removal effects on plant growth and stalk yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lisboa, I.P., Junior, E., Jin, V.L., Cherubin, M., Cerri, C.P., Wienhold, B.J., Schmer, M.R., Guerra, H., Lima, R., Cerri, C. 2018. Sugarcane straw removal effects on plant growth and stalk yield. Industrial Crops and Products. 111:794-806. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.11.049.
Applying soil quality management assessment framework (SMAF) on short-term sugarcane straw removal in Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lisboa, I.P., Cherubin, M.R., Satiro, L.S., Neto, M.S., Lima, R., Wienhold, B.J., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Cerri, C.C., Cerri, C.E. 2019. Applying soil quality management assessment framework (SMAF) on short-term sugarcane straw removal in Brazil. Industrial Crops and Products. 129:175-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.12.004.
Do cover crops and corn residue removal affect soil thermal properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sindelar, M., Blanco, H., Jin, V.L., Ferguson, R. 2019. Do cover crops and corn residue removal affect soil thermal properties. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 83:448-457. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.06.0239.
Management effects on long-term crop yield stability in central and eastern Nebraska - (Abstract Only)
Cover crops and corn residue removal: impacts on soil hydraulic properties and their relationships with carbon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sindelar, M., Blanco, H., Jin, V.L., Ferguson, R. 2019. Cover crops and corn residue removal: impacts on soil hydraulic properties and their relationships with carbon. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 83(1):221-231. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2018.06.0225.
Diggin' in: Cover crops - ()
Diggin' in: Cover crops - ()
CO2 enrichment and soil type additively regulate grassland productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Polley, H.W., Aspinwall, M.J., Collins, H.P., Gibson, A.E., Gill, R.H., Jackson, R.B., Jin, V.L., Khasanova, A.R., Reichmann, L.G., Fay, P.A. 2019. CO2 enrichment and soil type additively regulate grassland productivity. New Phytologist. 222(1):183-192. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15562.
Cover crop and crop residue management: How does it affect soil water in the short and long-term? - ()
Sindelar, M., Blanco, H., Jin, V.L., Ferguson, R.R. 2018. Cover crop and crop residue management: How does it affect soil water in the short and long-term?. University of Nebraska-Lincoln CropWatch. https://cropwatch.unl.edu/2018/cover-crop-and-crop-residue-management-how-does-it-affect-soil-water-short-and-long-term.
Bioconversion of pelletized big bluestem, switchgrass, and low-diversity grass mixtures into sugars and bioethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dien, B.S., Mitchell, R.B., Bowman, M.J., Jin, V.L., Quarterman, J.C., Schmer, M.R., Singh, V., Slininger, P.J. 2018. Bioconversion of pelletized big bluestem, switchgrass, and low-diversity grass mixtures into sugars and bioethanol. Frontiers in Energy Research. 6:129. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2018.00129.
Inter-annual precipitation variability decreases switchgrass productivity from arid to mesic environments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reichmann, L.G., Collins, H.P., Jin, V.L., Johnson, M.V., Kiniry, J.R., Mitchell, R., Polley, H.W., Fay, P.A. 2018. Inter-annual precipitation variability decreases switchgrass productivity from arid to mesic environments. BioEnergy Research. 11(3):614-622. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-018-9922-3.
Mortality hotspots: nitrogen cycling in forest soils during vertebrate decomposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keenan, S.W., Schaeffer, S.M., Jin, V.L., Debruyn, J.M. 2018. Mortality hotspots: nitrogen cycling in forest soils during vertebrate decomposition. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 121:165-176.
Cover crop and CO2 emissions - ()
Nutrients and environment influence arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization both independently and interactively in Schizachyrium scoparium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Frater, P.N., Borer, E., Fay, P.A., Jin, V.L., Knaeble, B., Seabloom, E., Sullivan, L., Wedin, D., Harpole, W.S. 2018. Nutrients and environment influence arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization both independently and interactively in Schizachyrium scoparium. Plant and Soil. 425:493-506. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-018-3597-6.
Corn residue removal and CO2 emissions - ()
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.
Flowering in grassland predicted by CO2 and resource effects on species aboveground biomass Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fay, P.A., Aspinwall, M.J., Collins, H.P., Gibson, A.E., Gill, R.H., Jackson, R.B., Jin, V.L., Khasanova, A.R., Reichmann, L.G., Polley, H.W. 2018. Flowering in grassland predicted by CO2 and resource effects on species aboveground biomass. Global Change Biology. 24(4):1771-1781. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.14032.
Sugarcane straw removal effects on plant growth and stalk yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lisboa, I.P., Cherubin, M.R., Lima, R.P., Cerri, C.C., Satiro, L.S., Wienhold, B.J., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R. 2018. Sugarcane straw removal effects on plant growth and stalk yield. Industrial Crops and Products. 111:794-806.
Soil carbon response to projected climate change in the U.S. western corn belt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wienhold, B.J., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Varvel, G.E. 2018. Soil carbon response to projected climate change in the U.S. western corn belt. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:704-709.
Stover removal effects on continuous corn yield and nitrogen use efficiency under irrigation - (Proceedings)
Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Sindelar, A.J., Ferguson, R.B., Wienhold, B.J. 2017. Stover removal effects on continuous corn yield and nitrogen use efficiency under irrigation. North Central Extension Industry Soil Fertility Conference Proceedings.
Nitrogen and crop rotation as drivers of the maize-associated soil microbiome - (Abstract Only)
Alkaline stabilization of manure slurry inactivates porcine epidemic diarrhea virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, E.E., Miller, D.N., Brittenham, B.A., Vitosh-Sillman, S.J., Brodersen, B.W., Jin, V.L., Loy, J.D., Schmidt, A.M. 2018. Alkaline stabilization of manure slurry inactivates porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. Swine Health and Production. 26:95-100.
Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Denef, K., Comas, L.H., Sarath, G., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Soundararajan, M. 2017. Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought. Soil Ecology Society Conference. 112:191-203. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2017.04.021.
Corn grain yield response to stover removal under variable nitrogen, irrigation, and carbon amendments - (Abstract Only)
Soil quality impacts of perennial bioenergy crops on marginally-productive lands - (Abstract Only)
Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Denef, K., Pruessner, E.G., Comas, L.H., Sarath, G., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Soundararajan, M. 2017. Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 112:191-203. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2017.04.021.
Long-term tillage impact on soil hydraulic properties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blanco-Canqui, H., Wienhold, B.J., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Kibet, L.C. 2017. Long-term tillage impact on soil hydraulic properties. Soil and Tillage Research. 170:38-4.2 doi:10.1016/j.still.2017.03.001.
Biogeochemistry of vertebrate decomposition in a forest ecosystem - (Abstract Only)
Perennial warm-season grasses for producing biofuel and enhancing soil properties: an alternative to corn residue removal Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blanco-Canqui, H., Mitchell, R., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Eskridge, K.M. 2017. Perennial warm-season grasses for producing biofuel and enhancing soil properties: an alternative to corn residue removal. Global Change Biology Bioenergy. doi:10.1111/gcbb.12436.
Empirical evidence of soil carbon changes in bioenergy cropping systems - ()
Schmer, M.R., Stewart, C.E., Jin, V.L. 2017. Empirical evidence of soil carbon changes in bioenergy cropping systems. In: Qin, Z., Mishra, U., and Hastings, A., editors. Bioenergy and Land Use Change. First Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. p.99-114
Manure treatment and natural inactivation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in soils - (Proceedings)
Stevens, E., Schmidt, A., Miller, D.N., Loy, J., Jin, V.L. 2017. Manure treatment and natural inactivation of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus in soils. Waste to Worth Conference. Manure Treatment and Natural Inactivation of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus in Soils.
Corn residue utilization by livestock in the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Brown, R.M., Jin, V.L., Mitchell, R., Redfearn, D.D. 2017. Corn residue utilization by livestock in the USA. Agricultural and Environmental Letters. 2:160043.
Long-term no-till and stover retention each decrease the global warming potential of irrigated continuous corn Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Stewart, C.E., Sindelar, A.J., Varvel, G.E., Wienhold, B.J. 2017. Long-term no-till and stover retention each decrease the global warming potential of irrigated continuous corn. Global Change Biology. 23:2848-2862.
Ruminant urine increases uptake but decreases relative recovery of nitrogen by smooth brome grass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snell, L.K., Guretzky, J.A., Jin, V.L., Drijber, R.A., Mamo, M. 2016. Ruminant urine increases uptake but decreases relative recovery of nitrogen by smooth brome grass. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. A0022.
Row-crop production practices effects on greenhouse gas emissions - ()
Johnson, J.M., Jin, V.L., Colnenne-David, C., Stewart, C.E., Pozzi Jantalia, C., Xiong, Z. 2017. Row-crop production practices effects on greenhouse gas emissions. In: Al-Kaisi, M., Lowery, B., editors. Soil Health and Intensification of Agroecosystems. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. p. 257-276.
Switchgrass ecotypes alter microbial contribution to deep-soil C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roosendaal, D.L., Stewart, C.E., Denef, K., Follett, R., Pruessner, E.G., Comas, L.H., Varvel, G.E., Saathoff, A., Palmer, N.A., Sarath, G., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Madhavan, S. 2016. Switchgrass ecotypes alter microbial contribution to deep-soil C. Soil. SOIL 2, 185–197. doi:10.5194/soil-2-185-2016.
Dedicated energy crops and crop residues for bioenergy feedstocks in the Central and Eastern U.S.A. Reprint Icon - ()
Mitchell, R., Schmer, M.R., Anderson, W.F., Jin, V.L., Balkcom, K.S., Kiniry, J.R., Coffin, A.W., White Jr, P.M. 2016. Dedicated energy crops and crop residues for bioenergy feedstocks in the Central and Eastern U.S.A. BioEnergy Research. 9:384-398.
Crop rotation affects corn, grain sorghum, and soybean yields and nitrogen recovery Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sindelar, A.J., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J., Varvel, G.E. 2016. Crop rotation affects corn, grain sorghum, and soybean yields and nitrogen recovery. Agronomy Journal. 108:1-11.
Residue management, nitrogen, and carbon amendment effects on corn under full and limited irrigation - (Proceedings)
Life cycle analysis of switchgrass converted via pyrolysis, gasification, and fermentation - (Abstract Only)
Observations from the field: further developing linkages between soil C models with long-term bioenergy studies - (Abstract Only)
Stover removal effects on seasonal soil water availability under full and deficit irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Stover removal and cover crops effects on corn production and water use under full and limited irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Impact of corn stover removal on soil microbial communities in no-till and conventional till continuous corn - (Abstract Only)
Soil acidity amelioration in a no-till system in west Tennessee USA differs by cover crop type and nitrogen application rate - (Abstract Only)
Long-term corn and soybean response to crop rotation and tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sindelar, A.J., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J., Varvel, G.E. 2015. Long-term corn and soybean response to crop rotation and tillage. Agronomy Journal. 107(6):2241-2252. DOI: 10.2134/AGRONJ15.0085.
CQESTR simulated changes in soil organic carbon under residue management practices in continuous corn systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wienhold, B.J., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Varvel, G.E., Gollany, H.T. 2015. CQESTR simulated changes in soil organic carbon under residue management practices in continuous corn systems. BioEnergy Research. doi:10.1007/S12155-015-9654-6.
Plant species' origin predicts dominance and response to nutrient enrichment and herbivores in global grasslands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seabloom, E., Borer, E.T., Buckley, Y., Cleland, W.E., Davies, K., Firn, J., Harpole, S., Hautier, Y., Lind, E., MacDougall, A., Orrock, J.L., Prober, S.M., Adler, P., Anderson, T.M., Bakker, J.D., Biederman, L.A., Blumenthal, D.M., Brown, C.S., Brudvig, L.A., Cadotte, M., Chu, C., Cottingham, K.L., Crawley, M.J., Damschen, E.I., Dantonio, C.M., DeCrappeo, N.M., Du, G., Fay, P.A., Frater, P., Gruner, D.S., Hagenah, N., Hector, A., Hillebrand, H., Hofmockel, K.S., Humphries, H.C., Jin, V.L., Kay, A., Kirkman, K.P., Klein, J.A., Knops, J.M., La Pierre, K.J., Ladwig, L., Lambrinos, J.G., Li, Q., Li, W., Marushia, R.,McCulley, R., Melbourne, B., Mitchell, C.E., Moore, J.L., Morgan, J., Mortensen, B., O'Halloran, L.R., Pyke, D.A., Risch, A.C., Sankaran, M., Schuetz, M., Simonsen, A., Smith, M., Stevens, C., Sullivan, L., Wolkovich, E., Wragg, P.D., Wright, J., Yang, L. 2015. Plant species' origin predicts dominance and response to nutrient enrichment and herbivores in global grasslands. Nature Communications. 6(7710):1-8. doi:10.1038/ncomms8710.
Sub-surface soil carbon changes affects biofuel greenhouse gas emissions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J. 2015. Sub-surface soil carbon changes affects biofuel greenhouse gas emissions. Biomass and Bioenergy. 81:31-34. DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2015.05.011.
Grassland productivity limited by multiple nutrients Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fay, P.A., Prober, S.M., Harpole, W.S., Knops, J.M., Bakker, J.D., Borer, E.T., Macdougall, A.S., Seabloom, E., Wragg, P.D., Adler, P.B., Blumenthal, D.M., Buckley, Y.M., Chu, C., Cleland, E.E., Collins, S.L., Davies, K.F., Du, G., Feng, X., Firn, J., Gruner, D.S., Hagenah, N., Hautier, Y., Heckman, R.W., Jin, V.L., Kirkman, K.P., Klein, J., Ladwig, L.M., Li, Q., Mcculley, R.L., Melbourne, B.A., Mitchell, C.E., Moore, J.L., Morgan, J.W., Risch, A.C., Schutz, M., Stevens, C.J., Wedin, D.A., Yang, L.H. 2015. Grassland productivity limited by multiple nutrients. Nature Plants. 1:15080. doi:10.1038/NPLANTS.2015.80.
Twelve years of stover removal increases soil erosion potential without impacting yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Wienhold, B.J., Stewart, C.E., Varvel, G.E., Sindelar, A.J., Follett, R.F., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2015. Twelve years of stover removal increases soil erosion potential without impacting yield. Soil Science Society of America Journal. DOI: 10.2136/SSSAJ2015.02.0053.
Analysis methods for the determination of anthropogenic additions of P to agricultural soils Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haney, R.L., Jin, V.L., Johnson, M.V., Haney, E.B., Harmel, R.D., Arnold, J.G., White, M.J. 2015. Analysis methods for the determination of anthropogenic additions of P to agricultural soils. Open Journal of Soil Science. 5:59-68. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2015.52007.
Understanding and enhancing soil health: the solution for reversing soil degradation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lehman, R.M., Cambardella, C.A., Stott, D.E., Acosta Martinez, V., Manter, D.K., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Smith, J.L., Collins, H.P., Halvorson, J.J., Kremer, R.E., Lundgren, J.G., Ducey, T.F., Jin, V.L., Karlen, D.L. 2015. Understanding and enhancing soil health: the solution for reversing soil degradation. Sustainability. 7(1):988-1027.
A laboratory evaluation of ammonia volatilization and nitrate leaching following nitrogen fertilizer application on a coarse-textured soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, X., Maharjan, B., Yu, C., Su, A., Jin, V.L., Ferguson, R.B. 2015. A laboratory evaluation of ammonia volatilization and nitrate leaching following nitrogen fertilizer application on a coarse-textured soil. Agronomy Journal. 107:871-879. DOI: 10.2134/AGRONJ14.0537.
Soil biology for resilient healthy soil - ()
Lehman, R.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Buyer, J.S., Cambardella, C.A., Collins, H.P., Ducey, T.F., Halvorson, J.J., Jin, V.L., Johnson, J.M., Kremer, R.E., Lundgren, J.G., Manter, D.K., Maul, J.E., Smith, J.L., Stott, D.E. 2015. Soil biology for resilient, healthy soil. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 70(1):12A-18A; doi:10.2489/jswc.70.1.12A.
Surface-applied biosolids enhance soil organic carbon and nitrogen stocks but have contrasting effects on soil physical quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Potter, K.N., Johnson, M., Harmel, R.D., Arnold, J.G. 2015. Surface-applied biosolids enhance soil organic carbon and nitrogen stocks but have contrasting effects on soil physical quality. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. DOI: 10.1155/2015/715916.
Tillage and residue management effects on soil carbon and nitrogen under irrigated continuous corn Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Varvel, G.E., Follett, R.F., Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J. 2014. Tillage and residue management effects on soil carbon and nitrogen under irrigated continuous corn. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 78:1987-1996. DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2014.04.0166.
Effects of irrigation, cover crop, and manure on soil greenhouse gas emissions after stover removal in no-till continuous corn - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Miller, D.N., Woodbury, B.L., Schmer, M.R., Ferguson, R.B., Wienhold, B.J. 2014. Effects of irrigation, cover crop, and manure on soil greenhouse gas emissions after stover removal in no-till continuous corn. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 87447.
Long-term tillage studies: what's new and what's surprising? - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Varvel, G.E., Schmer, M.R., Wienhold, B.J., Del Grosso, S.J., Johnson, J.M. 2014. Long-term tillage studies: what's new and what's surprising?. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 88519..
On-site assessment of extractable soil nutrients after long-term biosolids applications to perennial forage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haney, R.L., Jin, V.L., Johnson, M., White, M.J., Arnold, J.G. 2015. On-site assessment of extractable soil nutrients after long-term biosolids applications to perennial forage. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 46:873-887. DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2015.1011751.
Effect of irrigation on short-term pulses of greenhouse gas fluxes from manure-amended soils - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of measured and modeled effects of residue removal on soil organic carbon - (Abstract Only)
Can cover crop and manure maintain or improve soil properties after stover removal from irrigated no-till corn? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blanco-Canqui, H., Ferguson, R.B., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Wienhold, B.J., Tatarko, J. 2014. Can cover crop and manure maintain or improve soil properties after stover removal from irrigated no-till corn? Soil Science Society of America Journal. 78:1368-1377. DOI: 10.2136/SSSAJ2013.12.0550.
Metal and nanoparticle occurrence in biosolids - amended soils Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Wang, Y., Westerhoff, P., Hristovski, K., Jin, V.L., Johnson, M.V., Arnold, J.G. 2014. Metal and nanoparticle occurrence in biosolids - amended soils. Science of the Total Environment. 485-486:441-449.
Switchgrass cultivars alter microbial contribution to deep soil C - (Abstract Only)
Nitrous oxide emissions and herbage accumulation in smooth bromegrass pastures with nitrogen fertilizer and ruminant urine application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snell, L.K., Guretzky, J.A., Jin, V.L., Drijber, R.A., Mamo, M. 2014. Nitrous oxide emissions and herbage accumulation in smooth bromegrass pastures with nitrogen fertilizer and ruminant urine application. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 98:223-234. DOI: 10.1007/S10705-014-9607-Z.
Energy potential and greenhouse gas emissions from bioenergy cropping systems on marginally productive cropland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Varvel, G.E., Follett, R.F., Mitchell, R.B., Jin, V.L. 2014. Energy potential and greenhouse gas emissions from bioenergy cropping systems on marginally productive cropland. PLoS One. 9:e89501. DOI:10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0089501 2014.
Soil greenhouse gas emissions in response to corn stover removal and tillage management across the US corn belt Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Baker, J.M., Johnson, J.M., Karlen, D.L., Lehman, R.M., Osborne, S.L., Sauer, T.J., Stott, D.E., Varvel, G.E., Venterea, R.T., Schmer, M.R., Wienhold, B.J. 2014. Soil greenhouse gas emissions in response to corn stover removal and tillage management across the US corn belt. BioEnergy Research. 7(2):517-527. DOI: 10.1007/S12155-014-9421-0.
Soil microbial community response to corn stover harvesting under rain-fed, no-till conditions at multiple U.S. locations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lehman, R.M., Ducey, T.F., Jin, V.L., Acosta Martinez, V., Ahlschwede, C.M., Jeske, E.S., Drijber, R.A., Cantrell, K.B., Frederick, J.R., Borkowski, D.M., Osborne, S.L., Novak, J.M., Johnson, J.M., Varvel, G.E. 2014. Soil microbial community response to corn stover harvesting under rain-fed, no-till conditions at multiple U.S. locations. BioEnergy Research. 7:540-550.
Assessing the soil carbon, biomass production, and nitrous oxide emission impact of corn stover management for bioenergy feedstock production using DAYCENT Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Campbell, E.E., Johnson, J.M., Jin, V.L., Lehman, R.M., Osborne, S.L., Varvel, G.E., Paustian, K. 2014. Assessing the soil carbon, biomass production, and nitrous oxide emission impact of corn stover management for bioenergy feedstock production using DAYCENT. BioEnergy Research. 7(2):491-502.
The impact of corn residue removal on soil aggregates and particulate organic matter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Osborne, S.L., Johnson, J.M., Jin, V.L., Hammerbeck, A.L., Varvel, G.E., Schumacher, T.E. 2014. The impact of corn residue removal on soil aggregates and particulate organic matter. BioEnergy Research 1-9. doi:10.1007/s12155-014-9413-0.
Anthropogenic-based regional-scale factors most consistently explain plot-level exotic diversity in grasslands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MacDougall, A.S., Bennett, J.R., Firn, J., Seabloom, E.W., Borer, E.T., Lind, E.M., Orrock, J.L., Harpole, W., Hautier, Y., Adler, P.B., Cleland, E., Davies, K., Melbourne, B., Prober, S.M., Bakker, J.D., Fay, P.A., Jin, V.L., Kendig, A., La Pierre, K.J., Moore, J., Morgan, J., Stevens, C.J. 2014. Anthropogenic-based regional-scale factors most consistently explain plot-level exotic diversity in grasslands. Global Ecology and Biogeorgraphy. 23:802-810.
Eutrophication weakens stabilizing effects of diversity in natural grasslands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hautier, Y., Seabloom, E., Borer, E., Adler, P., Harpole, S., Hillebrand, H., Lind, E., MacDougall, A., Stevens, C., Bakker, J.D., Buckley, Y., Chu, C., Collins, S.L., Daleo, P., Damschen, E.I., Davies, K., Fay, P.A., Firn, J., Gruner, D.S., Jin, V.L., Klein, J.A., Knops, J.M., La Pierre, K.J., Li, W., McCulley, R., Melbourne, B., Moore, J.L., O'Halloran, L.R., Prober, S.M., Risch, A.C., Sankaran, M., Schuetz, M., Hector, A. 2014. Eutrophication weakens stabilizing effects of diversity in natural grasslands. Nature. 508:521-525.
Switchgrass cultivars alter microbial contribution to deep soil C in Nebraska - (Abstract Only)
Predicting invasion in grassland ecosystems: Is exotic dominance the real embarrassment of richness? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seabloom, E., Borer, E.T., Buckley, Y., Cleland, E., Davies, K., Firn, J., Harpole, S., Hautier, Y., Lind, E., Macdougall, A., Orrock, J.L., Prober, S.M., Adler, P., Alberti, J., Anderson, T.M., Bakker, J.D., Biederman, L.A., Blumenthal, D.M., Brown, C.S., Brudvig, L.A., Caldeira, M., Chu, C., Crawley, M.J., Daleo, P., Damschen, E.I., D'Antonio, C.M., Decrappeo, N.M., Dickman, C.R., Du, G., Fay, P.A., Frater, P., Gruner, D.S., Hagenah, N., Hector, A., Helm, A., Hillebrand, H., Hofmockel, K.S., Humphries, H.C., Iribarne, O., Jin, V.L., Kay, A., Kirkman, K.P., Klein, J.A., Knops, J.M., La Pierre, K.J., Ladwig, L.M., Lambrinos, J.G., Leakey, A.D., Li, Q., Li, W., McCulley, R., Melbourne, B., Mitchell, C.E., Moore, J.L., Morgan, J., Mortensen, B., O'Halloran, L.R., Partel, M., Pascual, J., Pyke, D.A., Risch, A.C., Salguero-Gomez, R., Sankaran, M., Schuetz, M., Simonsen, A., Smith, M., Stevens, C., Sullivan, L., Wardle, G.M., Wolkovich, E.M., Wragg, P.D., Wright, J., Yang, L. 2013. Predicting invasion in grassland ecosystems: Is exotic dominance the real embarrassment of richness? Global Change Biology. 19:3677-3687.
Using cover crops and animal manure to maintain or improve soil properties after corn stover removal - (Abstract Only)
Modeling fate and transport of "Contaminants of Emerging Concern" (CECs): is the Soil Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) the appropriate model? - (Abstract Only)
Earthworms (Oligochaeta: Acanthodrilidae and Lumbricidae) associated with Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant, Travis County, Texas, USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Damoff, G.A., Hamlett, P., Grubh, A., Jin, V.L., Johnson, M.V., Arnold, J.G., Fries, L. 2013. Earthworms (Oligochaeta: Acanthodrilidae and Lumbricidae) associated with Hornsby Bend Biosolids Management Plant, Travis County, Texas, USA. Megadrilogica. 15(12):251-265.
Soil type and moisture regime control microbial C and N mineralization in grassland soils more than atmospheric CO2-induced changes in litter quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Haney, R.L., Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W. 2013. Soil type and moisture regime control microbial C and N mineralization in grassland soils more than atmospheric CO2-induced changes in litter quality. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 58:172-180. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2012.11.024.
Using DAYCENT to model the soil impacts of harvesting corn stover for bioenergy - (Proceedings)
Campbell, E.E., Johnson, J.M., Jin, V.L., Varvel, G.E., Adler, P.R., Paustian, K. 2012. Using DAYCENT to model the soil impacts of harvesting corn stover for bioenergy. In: Proceedings of the Sun Grant National Conference. Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, October 2-5, 2012, New Orleans, LA. Available: www.sungrant.tennessee.edu/NatConference.
Greenhouse gas fluxes in response to corn stover harvest - (Proceedings)
Jin, V.L., Baker, J.M., Johnson, J.M., Karlen, D.L., Lehman, R.M., Osborne, S.L., Sauer, T.J., Stott, D.E., Varvel, G.E., Venterea, R.T. 2012. Greenhouse gas fluxes in response to corn stover harvest. In: Proceedings of the Sun Grant National Conference. Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, October 2-5, 2012, New Orleans, Louisiana. Available: http://sungrant.tennessee.edu//NatConference/ConferenceProceedings/.
Landscape variation in soil properties and potential impacts on biofuel cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Corn residue removal effects on subsequent yield - ()
Wienhold, B.J., Varvel, G.E., Jin, V.L., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2012. Corn residue removal effects on subsequent yield. 2013 Beef Cattle Report. MP98. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. p. 40-41.
Corn stover removal impacts on soil greenhouse gas emissions in irrigated continuous corn systems - (Abstract Only)
Influence of corn stover harvest on soil quality assessments at multiple locations across the U.S. - (Proceedings)
Stott, D.E., Jin, V.L., Ducey, T.F., Karlen, D.L., Varvel, G.E., Johnson, J.M., Baker, J.M., Osborne, S.L., Novak, J.M., Adler, P.R., Roth, G.W., Birrell, S.J. 2013. Influence of corn stover harvest on soil quality assessments at multiple locations across the U.S. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2012 National Conference: Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, October 2-5, 2012, New Orleans, LA. Sungrant Initiative. www.sungrant.tennessee.edu/NatConference.
Greenhouse gas fluxes in response to corn stover harvest - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Baker, J.M., Johnson, J.M., Lehman, R.M., Osborne, S.L., Sauer, T.J., Stott, D.E., Varvel, G.E., Venterea, R.T. 2012. Greenhouse gas fluxes in response to corn stover harvest. Sungrant Initiative 2012 Natinal Conference Program and Agenda. p. 68.
Soil organic C:N vs. water-extractable organic C:N - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haney, R.L., Franzluebbers, A.J., Jin, V.L., Johnson, M.V., Haney, E.B., White, M.J., Harmel, R.D. 2012. Soil organic C:N vs. water-extractable organic C:N. Open Journal of Soil Science. 2(3):269-274.
Soil-mediated effects of subambient to increased carbon dioxide on grassland productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fay, P.A., Jin, V.L., Way, D.A., Potter, K.N., Gill, R.A., Jackson, R.B., Polley, H.W. 2012. Soil-mediated effects of subambient to increased carbon dioxide on grassland productivity. Nature Climate Change. 2:742-746.
Influence of corn stover harvest on soil quality assessments at multiple locations across the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Stott, D.E., Jin, V.L., Ducey, T.F., Karlen, D.L., Varvel, G.E., Johnson, J.M., Baker, J.M., Osborne, S.L., Novak, J.M., Adler, P.R., Roth, G.W., Birrell, S.J. 2012. Influence of corn stover harvest on soil quality assessments at multiple locations across the U.S. [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, October 21-24, 2012, Cincinnati, Ohio. 2012 CDROM.
Landscape influences on soil nitrogen supply and water holding capacity for irrigated corn - (Proceedings)
Ferguson, R., Shaver, T., Ward, N., Irmak, S., Van Donk, S., Rudnick, D., Wienhold, B.J., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Francis, D.D., Adamchuck, V., Hendrickson, L. 2012. Landscape influences on soil nitrogen supply and water holding capacity for irrigated corn. In: Proceedings of International Society of Precision Agricultural. 11th International Conference on Precision Agriculture, July 15-18, 2012, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2012 CDROM.
Feedback from plant species change amplifies CO2 enhancement of grassland productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Polley, H.W., Jin, V.L., Fay, P.A. 2012. Feedback from plant species change amplifies CO2 enhancement of grassland productivity. Global Change Biology. 18:2813-2823.
Response to comments on "Productivity is a poor predictor of plant species richness" - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grace, J.B., Adler, P.B., Seabloom, E.W., Borer, E.T., Hillebrand, H., Hautier, Y., Hector, A., Harpole, W.S., O'Halloran, L.R., Anderson, T.M., Bakker, J.D., Brown, C.S., Buckley, Y.M., Collins, S.L., Cottingham, K.L., Crawley, M.J., Damschen, E.I., Davies, K.F., Decrappeo, N.M., Fay, P.A., Firn, J., Gruner, D.S., Hagenah, N., Jin, V.L., Kirkman, K.P., Knops, J.M., La Pierre, K.J., Lambrinos, J.G., Melbourne, B.A., Mitchell, C.E., Moore, J.L., Morgan, J.W., Orrock, J.L., Prober, S.M., Stevens, C.J., Wragg, P.D., Yang, L.H. 2012. Response to comments on "Productivity is a poor predictor of plant species richness". Science. 335:1441-c.
Productivity of well-watered Panicum virgatum does not increase with CO2 enrichment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Jin, V.L., Aspinwall, M.J. 2012. Productivity of well-watered Panicum virgatum does not increase with CO2 enrichment. Journal of Plant Ecology. 5(4):366-375.
Nitrous oxide emissions from smooth bromegrass pasture under nitrogen fertilizer and bovine urine application in eastern Nebraska - (Abstract Only)
Snell, L., Guretzky, J., Jin, V.L., Drijber, R., Mamo, M. 2012. Nitrous oxide emissions from smooth bromegrass pasture under nitrogen fertilizer and bovine urine application in eastern Nebraska [abstract]. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 0119.
Nonlinear and threshold responses of grassland productivity and species composition to increased CO2 vary with soil type - (Abstract Only)
Fay, P.A., Jin, V.L., Jackson, R.B., Gill, R.A., Way, D., Polley, H.W. 2011. Nonlinear and threshold responses of grassland productivity and species composition to increased CO2 vary with soil type. In: Proceedings of the EOS Trans. American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, California. Paper No. B41A-0197.
CO2-caused change in plant species composition rivals the shift in vegetation between mid-grass and tallgrass prairies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Polley, H.W., Jin, V.L., Fay, P.A. 2012. CO2-caused change in plant species composition rivals the shift in vegetation between mid-grass and tallgrass prairies. Global Change Biology. 18:700-710.
Productivity is a poor predictor of plant species richness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adler, P.B., Seabloom, E., Borer, E., Hillebrand, H., Hautier, Y., Hector, A., O'Halloran, L.R., Harpole, W.S., Anderson, J.M., Bakker, J.D., Biederman, L.A., Brown, C.S., Buckley, Y., Calabrese, L., Chu, C., Cleland, E., Collins, S.L., Cottingham, K.L., Crawley, M.J., Davies, K.F., Decrappeo, N.M., Fay, P.A., Firn, J., Frater, P., Gasarch, E.I., Gruner, D., Nagenah, N., Hillerislambers, J., Humphries, H., Jin, V.L., Kay, A., Klein, J.A., Knops, J., Kirkman, K., La Pierre, K.J., Lambrinos, J., Leakey, A.D., Li, W., Macdougall, A., Mcculley, R.L., Melbourne, B.A., Mitchell, C.E., Moore, J., Morgan, J., Mortenson, B., Orrock, J., Prober, S., Pyke, D.A., Risch, A., Schuetz, M., Stevens, C., Sullivan, L.L., Wang, G., Wragg, P., Wright, J. 2011. Productivity is a poor predictor of plant species richness. Science. 333(6050):1750-1753.
Rising atmospheric CO2 effects on productivity and plant composition differs among soils in southern plains tallgrass prairie - (Abstract Only)
Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Jin, V.L., Gill, R.A., Jackson, R.B., Way, D. 2011. Rising atmospheric CO2 effects on productivity and plant composition differs among soils in southern plains tallgrass prairie. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, Austin, Texas. OOS 33-5.
Soil Carbon dynamics and rangeland management - ()
Derner, J.D., Jin, V.L. 2012. Soil Carbon dynamics and rangeland management. In: Liebig, M.A., Franzluebbers, A.J., and Follett, R.F. (eds.). Managing agricultural greenhouse gases: Coordinated agricultural research through GraceNet to address our changing climate. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Academic Press. Book Chapter. p. 79-92.
Field emissions of greenhouse gases from contrasting biofuel feedstock production systems under different N fertilization rates - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Varvel, G.E., Wienhold, B.J., Schmer, M.R., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2011. Field emissions of greenhouse gases from contrasting biofuel feedstock production systems under different N fertilization rates. Abstract #135-5. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract #135-5.
Field-calibration of a hand-held TDR for determining soil moisture in an irrigated and a rainfed biofuel feedstock production system - (Abstract Only)
Bauer, C.J., Jin, V.L., Wienhold, B.J. 2011. Field-calibration of a hand-held TDR for determining soil moisture in an irrigated and a rainfed biofuel feedstock production system [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 67932.
Nitrous oxide emissions from smooth bromegrass pasture under nitrogen fertilizer and bovine urine application in eastern Nebraska - (Abstract Only)
Corn cob residue carbon and nutrient dynamics during decomposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wienhold, B.J., Varvel, G.E., Jin, V.L. 2011. Corn cob residue carbon and nutrient dynamics during decomposition. Agronomy Journal. 103:1192-2297. Available: doi:102134/agronj2011.0002.
Potential carbon and nitrogen mineralization in soils from a perennial forage production system amended with Class B biosolids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Johnson, M., Haney, R.L., Arnold, J.G. 2011. Potential carbon and nitrogen mineralization in soils from a perennial forage production system amended with Class B biosolids. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 141:461-465. Available: DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2011.03.016.
Soil water availability and microsite mediate fungal and bacterial abundances in Mojave Desert soils exposed to elevated atmospheric CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Schaeffer, S.M., Ziegler, S.E., Evans, R. 2011. Soil water availability and microsite mediate fungal and bacterial abundances in Mojave Desert soils exposed to elevated atmospheric CO2. Journal of Geophysical Research-Biogeosciences. 116:Article G02001. p.1-12. DOI: 10.1029/2010JG001564, 2011.
Multifunctional systems approaches to water management for agriculture - (Abstract Only)
CO2 enrichment increases element concentrations in grass mixtures by changing species abundances - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Polley, H.W., Fay, P.A., Jin, V.L., Combs, G.F. 2011. CO2 enrichment increases element concentrations in grass mixtures by changing species abundances. Plant Ecology. 212:945-957.
Potential Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Two Switchgrass Cultivars under Different N Fertilization Rates - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Varvel, G.E., Wienhold, B.J., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2010. Potential Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Two Switchgrass Cultivars under Different N Fertilization Rates. Abstract #338-2. ASA-CSSA-SSA Annual Meeting Abstracts (CDROM), 1-3 Nov., 2010, Long Beach, CA.
Impacts of land-applying class B municipal biosolids on soil microbial activity and soil nutrient and metal concentrations - (Proceedings)
Jin, V.L., Witherington, E.M., Johnson, M., Haney, R.L., Arnold, J.G. 2010. Impacts of land-applying class B municipal biosolids on soil microbial activity and soil nutrient and metal concentrations. In: Proceedings of the Residuals and Biosolids Conference, May 23-26, 2010, Savannah, Georgia. Paper No. 20B. 2010 CDROM.
CO2 effects on grassland productivity differ with soils and land use - (Abstract Only)
Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Jin, V.L., Potter, K.N. 2010. CO2 effects on grassland productivity differ with soils and land use. In: Proceedings of the Latsis Symposium, October 17-20, 2010, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Manipulation of the SWAT code to model veterinary antibiotics in the environment - (Abstract Only)
Potential Soil Transport of 17ß-estradiol in a Beneficial Reuse System Land-applying Class B Municipal Biosolids for Forage Production in Central Texas - (Abstract Only)
Soil nitrogen availability and in situ nitrogen uptake by Acer rubrum L. and Pinus palustris Mill. in the southeastern U.S. Coastal Plain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Romanek, C.S., Donovan, L.A., Sharitz, R.R. 2010. Soil nitrogen availability and in situ nitrogen uptake by Acer rubrum L. and Pinus palustris Mill. in the southeastern U.S. Coastal Plain. The Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society. 137(4):339-347.
Soil type influences the sensitivity of nutrient dynamics to changes in atmospheric CO2 - (Abstract Only)
Gill, R.A., Jin, V.L., Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Kelley, A., Jackson, R.B. 2010. Soil type influences the sensitivity of nutrient dynamics to changes in atmospheric CO2. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, August 1-6, 2010, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2010 CDROM.
Soil type influences the sensitivity of nutrient dynamics to changes in atmospheric CO2 - (Abstract Only)
Gill, R.A., Jin, V.L., Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Kelley, A., Jackson, R.B. 2010. Soil type influences the sensitivity of nutrient dynamics to changes in atmospheric CO2. 95th Ecological Society of America Meeting, August 1-6, 2010, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. COS 45-6.
Synthetic organic chemicals in earthworms from agriculture soil amended with municipal biosolids - (Abstract Only)
Hamlett, P., Arnold, J.G., Johnson, M., Jin, V.L. 2010. Synthetic organic chemicals in earthworms from agriculture soil amended with municipal biosolids. American Society for Mass Spectrometry. Available: http://www.asms.org/Publications/AbstractsbrProceedings/tabid/368/Default.aspx.
Microbial 13C utilization patterns via stable isotope probing of phospholipid biomarkers in Mojave Desert soils exposed to ambient and elevated atmospheric CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Evans, R.D. 2010. Microbial 13C utilization patterns via stable isotope probing of phospholipid biomarkers in Mojave Desert soils exposed to ambient and elevated atmospheric CO2. Global Change Biology. 16:2334-2344.
Elevated CO2 increases root uptake of organic and inorganic N in the desert shrub, Larrea tridentata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Evans, R.D. 2010. Elevated CO2 increases root uptake of organic and inorganic N in the desert shrub, Larrea tridentata. Oecologia. 163(1):257-266.
Soil moisture regime and soil type affect the decomposition of graminoid litter grown under three levels of atmospheric CO2 - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Haney, R.L., Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W. 2009. Soil moisture regime and soil type affect the decomposition of graminoid litter grown under three levels of atmospheric CO2. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, August 2-7, 2009, Albuquerque, New Mexico. 2009 CDROM.
Municipal biosolid applications: Improving ecosystem services across urban, agricultural, and wildlife interfaces in Austin, Texas - (Abstract Only)
Primary productivity and water balance of grassland vegetation on three soils in a continuous CO2 gradient: initial results from the lysimeter CO2 gradient experiment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fay, P.A., Kelley, A.M., Procter, A.C., Jin, V.L., Jackson, R.B., Polley, H.W. 2009. Primary productivity and water balance of grassland vegetation on three soils in a continuous CO2 gradient: Initial results from the lysimeter CO2 gradient experiment. Ecosystems. 12:699-714.
Aboveground net primary productivity and rainfall use efficiency of grassland on three soils after two years of exposure to a subambient to superambient CO2 gradient - (Abstract Only)
Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Jin, V.L. 2008. Aboveground net primary productivity and rainfall use efficiency of grassland on three soils after two years of exposure to a subambient to superambient CO2 gradient. In: Proceedings of the EOS Trans. American Geophysical Union. December 15-19, 2008, San Francisco, CA. Paper No. B43A-0412.
Changes in pedogenic carbonate accumulation under altered atmospheric CO2 in a mesic calcareous grassland - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Johnson, H.B., Romanek, C.S. 2008. Changes in pedogenic carbonate accumulation under altered atmospheric CO2 in a mesic calcareous grassland. In: Proceedings of the EOS Trans. American Geophysical Union. December 15-19, 2008, San Francisco, CA. Paper No. B13A-0437.
Interaction of soil type and carbon dioxide concentration in grassland soil pore water nitrogen concentrations - (Abstract Only)
Kelly, A., Fay, P.A., Jin, V.L., Polley, H.W., Jackson, R.B. 2008. Interaction of soil type and carbon dioxide concentration in grassland soil pore water nitrogen concentrations. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, August 3-8, 2008, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2008 CDROM.
Soil type interacts with soil respiration in prairie exposed to a gradient CO2 - (Abstract Only)
Procter, A., Kelley, A., Fay, P.A., Jin, V.L., Polley, H.W., Jackson, R.B. 2008. Soil type interacts with soil respiration in prairie exposed to a gradient CO2. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, August 3-8, 2008, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2008 CDROM.
Soil-specific C and N responses to changing atmospheric CO2 concentrations in a mesic grassland ecosystem - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L., Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Jackson, R.B., Gill, R.A. 2008. Soil-specific C and N responses to changing atmospheric CO2 concentrations in a mesic grassland ecosystem. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, August 3-8, 2008, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2008 CDROM.
Plant composition and the effects of temperature, soil moisture, and aboveground biomass on soil respiration in grassland - (Abstract Only)
Fay, P.A., Polley, H.W., Wilsey, B., Tiner, K., Jin, V.L. 2008. Plant composition and the effects of temperature, soil moisture, and aboveground biomass on soil respiration in grassland. European Geosciences Union General Assembly, April 13-18, 2008, Vienna, Austria. A-09146. CDROM.
Elevated CO2 alters root N uptake and C turnover in Larrea tridentata L - (Abstract Only)
Jin, V.L. 2007. Elevated CO2 alters root N uptake and C turnover in Larrea tridentata L. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, August 5-10, 2007, San Jose, California. 2007 CDROM.
Photosynthetic water use efficiency and biomass of Sorghastrum nutans (C4) and Solidago canadensis (C3) in three soils along a CO2 concentration gradient - (Abstract Only)
Fay, P.A., Hui, D., Procter, A., Jin, V.L., Johnson, H.B., Polley, H.W., Jackson, R.B. 2007. Photosynthetic water use efficiency and biomass of Sorghastrum nutans (C4) and Solidago canadensis (C3) in three soils along a CO2 concentration gradient. In: Proceedings of the Ecological Society of America, August 5-10, 2007, San Jose, California. 2007 CDROM.
Photosynthetic water use efficiency and biomass of Sorghastrum nutans (C4) and Solidago canadensis (C3) in three soils along a CO2 concentration gradient - (Abstract Only)
Fay, P.A., Hui, D., Proctor, A., Jin, V.L., Johnson, H.B., Polley, H.W., Jackson, R.B. 2007. Photosynthetic water use efficiency and biomass of Sorghastrum nutans (C4) and Solidago canadensis (C3) in three soils along a CO2 concentration gradient. European Geosciences Union General Assembly, April 15-20, 2007, Vienna, Austria. A-04329. CDROM.
ELEVATED CO2 INCREASES MICROBIAL CARBON SUBSTRATE USE AND N CYCLING IN MOJAVE DESERT SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, V.L., Evans, R.D. 2007. Elevated CO2 increases microbial carbon substrate use and nitrogen cycling in Mojave Desert soils. Global Change Biology 13:452-465.