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

Location: Agricultural Systems Research

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

Aggregate size distribution and associated carbon and nitrogen in mulched winter wheat and spring corn Reprint Icon - (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.

Freeze-thaw cycles effects on soil physical properties under different degraded conditions in Northeast China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ma, Q., Zhang, K., Jabro, J.D., Ren, L., Liu, H. 2019. Freeze-thaw cycles effects on soil physical properties under different degraded conditions in Northeast China. Environmental Earth Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12665-019-8323-z.

Nitrogen fertilization I: Impact on crop, soil and environment Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
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.

Nitrogen fertigation interval for sugarbeet grown on soils with a high leaching potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Jabro, J.D. 2019. Nitrogen fertigation interval for sugarbeet grown on soils with a high leaching potential. Journal of Sugar Beet Research. 56(1-2):21-34.

Improving dryland cropping system nitrogen balance with no-tillage and nitrogen fertilization Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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.

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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (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.

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 Reprint Icon - (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 Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
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.

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.

Field performance of three real-time moisture sensors in sandy loam and clay loam soils Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M. 2017. Field performance of three real-time moisture sensors in sandy loam and clay loam soils. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 64(7):930-938. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2017.1393528.

Thematic issue on soil water infiltration Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Iovino, M., Angulo-Jaramillo, R., Bagarello, V., Gerke, H.H., Jabro, J.D. 2017. Thematic issue on soil water infiltration. Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics. 65(3):205–208. https://doi.org/10.1515/johh-2017-0036.

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.

Assessing the suitability of American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) agro-climatology archive to predict daily meteorological variables and reference evapotranspiration in Sicily, Italy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Negm, A., Jabro, J.D., Provenzano, G. 2017. Assessing the suitability of American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) agro-climatology archive to predict daily meteorological variables and reference evapotranspiration in Sicily, Italy. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 244-245:111-121. doi:10.1016/j.agrformet.2017.05.022.

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.

Dryland agriculture in North America - (Book / Chapter)
Hansen, N.C., Allen, B.L., Anapalli, S.S., Blackshaw, R., Lyon, D., Machado, S. 2016. Dryland agriculture in North America. In: Farooq, M., Siddique, K.H.M., editors. Innovations in Dryland Agriculture. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. p. 415-441.

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

Caring for soil improves human health - (Review Article)
Jabro, J.D. 2016. Caring for soil improves human health. Advances in Plants and Agriculture Journal. 3(3): 00098. doi:10.15406/apar.2016.03.00098.

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.

Physical and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil under zero, shallow and deep tillage practices Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Mikha, M.M., Allen, B.L. 2016. Physical and hydraulic properties of a sandy loam soil under zero, shallow and deep tillage practices. Soil & Tillage Research. 159: 67–72.

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.

Nondestructive analysis of three-dimensional objects using a fluid displacement method Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M. 2015. Nondestructive analysis of three-dimensional objects using a fluid displacement method. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 79:1289-1292. doi:10.2136/sssaj2015.06.0215.

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.

The relationship between sap flow and commercial soil water sensor readings in irrigated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Byrd, S.A., Rowland, D.L., Bennett, J., Zotarelli, L., Wright, D., Alva, A.K. 2015. The relationship between sap flow and commercial soil water sensor readings in irrigated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production. American Journal of Potato Research. doi:10.1007/s12230-015-9471-7.

Response of two wheat cultivars to supplemental nitrogen under different salinity stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saleh, A.L., El-Kaker, A.A., Alva, A.K. 2015. Response of two wheat cultivars to supplemental nitrogen under different salinity stress. Journal of Agricultural Science. 7(6):14-19. DOI: 10.5539/jas.v7n6p14.

Effect of three tillage depths on sugarbeet response and soil penetrability resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Iversen, W.M., Stevens, W.B., Evans, R.G., Mikha, M.M., Allen, B.L. 2015. Effect of three tillage depths on sugarbeet response and soil penetrability resistance. Agronomy Journal. 107(4):1481-1488. DOI: 10.2134/agronj14.0561.

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.

Potato stolon and tuber growth influenced by nitrogen form - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gao, Y., Jia, L., Hu, B., Alva, A.K., Fan, M. 2015. Potato stolon and tuber growth influenced by nitrogen form. Journal of Plant Production Science. 17(2):138-143.

Crop water productivity of sugarbeet as affected by tillage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jabro, J.D., Stevens, W.B., Iversen, W.M., Evans, R.G., Allen, B.L. 2014. Crop water productivity of sugarbeet as affected by tillage. Agronomy Journal. 106(6):2280-2286.

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.

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.

Conservation Agriculture in North America - (Book / Chapter)
Hansen, N.C., Tubbs, S.R., Fernandez, F.G., Green, S., Hansen, N., Stevens, W.B. 2015. Chapter 17: Conservation agriculture in North America. In: Farooq, M. and Siddique, K., Editors. Conservation Agriculture. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. XIX, p. 417-442.

Nitrogen dynamics affected by management practices in croplands transitioning from Conservation Reserve Program Reprint Icon - (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)

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)

Camelina growing degree hour and base temperature requirements Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, B.L., Vigil, M.F., Jabro, J.D. 2014. Camelina growing degree hour and base temperature requirements. Agronomy Journal. 106(3):940-944.

Potassium fertilization mitigates the adverse effects of drought on selected Zea mays cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Li, S., Alva, A.K., Ashraf, M. 2014. Potassium fertilization mitigates the adverse effects of drought on selected Zea mays cultivars. Turkish Journal of Botany. 38:713-723. DOI: 10.3906/bot-1308-47.

Comparing gibbs energy relationships for ammonia volatilizations from agricultural soils for potato production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, G., Li, Y., Alva, A.K. 2014. Comparing gibbs energy relationships for ammonia volatilizations from agricultural soils for potato production. American Journal of Environmental Sciences. 10(1):19-25. DOI: 10.3844/ajessp.2014.19.25.