Research Project: Ecologically-Sound Pest, Water and Soil Management Practices for Northern Great Plains Cropping Systems

Location: Agricultural Systems Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Effect of alternative dryland crops on soil microbial communities in no-till durum systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

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.

The effect of prescribed fires in abiotic and biotic factors in the southern region of Puerto Rico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tirado-Corbala, R., Flores-Mangual, M.L., Rana Dangi, S. 2022. The effect of prescribed fires in abiotic and biotic factors in the southern region of Puerto Rico. Journal of Agriculture of the University of Puerto Rico. 106(2):183-205.

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.

Composition analysis of canola and intermediate wheatgrass biomass and the effects of extraction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnsrude, L.M., Scheffel, A.J., Allen, B.L., Wettstein, S.G. 2023. Composition analysis of canola and intermediate wheatgrass biomass and the effects of extraction. BioResources. 18(1):1653-1663. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.18.1.1653-1663.

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.

Pore size distribution derived from soil-water retention characteristic curve as affected by tillage intensity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. Pore size distribution derived from soil-water retention characteristic curve as affected by tillage intensity. Water. Special Issue 14(21). Article 3517. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14213517.

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.

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.

Soil-water characteristic curves and their estimated hydraulic parameters in no-tilled and conventionally tilled soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B. 2022. Soil-water characteristic curves and their estimated hydraulic parameters in no-tilled and conventionally tilled soils. Soil & Tillage Research. 219. Article 105342. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2022.105342.

Soil profile carbon, nitrogen, and crop yields affected by cover crops in semiarid regions - (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.

Analysis of the effects of in-situ chemical oxidation on microbial activity using Pseudomonas putida F1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dangi, M.B., Urynowicz, M.A., Schultz, C.L., Budhathoki, S., Rana Dangi, S. 2021. Analysis of the effects of in-situ chemical oxidation on microbial activity using Pseudomonas putida F1. Heliyon. 7(12). Article e08665. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e08665.

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.

Determination of infiltration rate and bulk density in soils - (Book / Chapter)
Jabro, J.D., Mikha, M.M. 2021. Determination of infiltration rate and bulk density in soils. In: Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E, Mikha, M.M., editors. Soil Science, Volume Two: Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis. Madison, WI: Wiley. p. 69-77.

Phosphorus fertilization and enhanced efficiency products effects on sugarbeet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kusi, N.Y., Stevens, W.B., Sintim, H.Y., Garcia, A., Mesbah, A.O. 2021. Phosphorus fertilization and enhanced efficiency products effects on sugarbeet. Industrial Crops and Products. 171. Article 113887. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113887.

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.

Soil indicators and management strategies for agroecosystem sustainability - (Book / Chapter)
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.

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.

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 - (Book / Chapter)
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.

Effect of previous crop roots on soil compaction in 2 yr rotations under a no-tillage system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Allen, B.L., Rand, T.A., Rana Dangi, S., Campbell, J.W. 2021. Effect of previous crop roots on soil compaction in 2 yr rotations under a no-tillage system. Land. 10(2):202. https://doi.org/10.3390/land10020202.

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? - (Other)
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 - (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.

Deficit irrigation for sugarbeet under conventional and no-till production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nilahyane, A., Chen, C., Keshavarz, R., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2020. Deficit irrigation for sugarbeet under conventional and no-till production. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). Article e20114. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20114.

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 - (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 - (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.

Comparing two methods for measuring soil bulk density and moisture content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2020. Comparing two methods for measuring soil bulk density and moisture content. Open Journal of Soil Science. 10(6):233-243. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2020.106012.

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 - (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 - (Book / Chapter)
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 - (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 - (Book / Chapter)
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 - (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 - (Book / Chapter)
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

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.

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.

Impact of conservation tillage and nitrogen on sugarbeet yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keshavarz Afshar, R., Chen, C., Nilahyane, A., He, H., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2019. Impact of conservation tillage and nitrogen on sugarbeet yield and quality. Soil and Tillage Research. 191:216-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2019.03.017.