Mathew G Pelletier
Cotton Production and Processing Research
Agricultural Engineer
mathew.pelletier@ars.usda.gov
Phone: (806) 746-5353
Fax: (806) 744-5028

1604 E FM 1294
LUBBOCK , TX 79403

Mathew Pelletier, Ph.D. (Specialization: Instrumentation and Signal Processing; University California 1998)
20 years with USDA-ARS Cotton Gin Laboratory Lubbock Texas as Research Scientist

Current Research Areas:  

 

• Plastic contamination mitigation in cotton processing.
• Instrumentation and sensor development for determination of cotton quality parameters to preserve and protect cotton fiber quality. 
• Robotics, machine-vision and automation for cotton harvest and pre/post-harvest operations.
• Cotton by-product utilization with a focus on development of acoustic tiles utilizing mycellium to convert cotton by-products into eco-friendly construction sound insulation.

• Publications

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  • Micro-incubator protocol for testing a CO2 sensor for early warning of spontaneous combustion -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., McIntyre, J.S., Holt, G.A., Butts, C.L., Lamb, M.C. 2024. Micro-incubator protocol for testing a CO2 sensor for early warning of spontaneous combustion. AgriEngineering. 4(4):4294-4307. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering6040242.
    
  • The cost of ginning cotton- 2021 and 2022 survey results-(Proceedings)
    Holt, G.A., Ashley, H., Green, K., Findley, D., McGlothlin, C., Price, T., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D. 2024. The cost of ginning cotton- 2021 and 2022 survey results. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
    
  • Field evaluation of an auto-calibration system for plastic contamination detection-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N. 2024. Field evaluation of an auto-calibration system for plastic contamination detection. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
    
  • Cotton gin stand machine-vision inspection and removal system for plastic contamination: Hand intrusion sensor design -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Wakefield, J.R., Holt, G.A., Kothari, N. 2023. Cotton gin stand machine-vision inspection and removal system for plastic contamination: Hand intrusion sensor design. AgriEngineering. 6(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering6010001.
    
  • Cotton gin stand machine-vision inspection and removal system for plastic contamination: Auto-calibration design -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N., Holt, G.A. 2023. Cotton gin stand machine-vision inspection and removal system for plastic contamination: Auto-calibration design. AgriEngineering. 3(3). https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering3030033.
    
  • ASABE S615.2 – module cover standard and development-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Investigation into a practical approach and application of cotton fiber elongation -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Delhom, C.D., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Hequet, E.F. 2023. Investigation into a practical approach and application of cotton fiber elongation. Journal of Cotton Research. 6. Article 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-023-00139-w.
    
  • Updates to ASABE X615.2 cotton module cover material performance-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Ankeny, M., Martin, V., Barnes, E., Holmes, S., Farrell, M., Delhom, C.D., Ashley, H., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2022. Updates to ASABE X615.2 cotton module cover material performance. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
    
  • Plastic imaging, detection, and ejection system (PIDES) for cotton gins: results from commercial testing and system updates-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Plastic contamination: module wrap standard and research to reduce the problem-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Update on modern ginning and its impact on fiber quality-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • CPPRU Research Update-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • A new handling system for cotton modules - system design-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2022. A new handling system for cotton modules - system design. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
    
  • CPPRU research update-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Commercial-size mechanical cottonseed delinter: evaluation and results -(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Auto-calibration design for a gin-stand based machine-vision inspection system for plastic contamination-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2022. Auto-calibration design for a gin-stand based machine-vision inspection system for plastic contamination. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
    
  • Cotton module tracking and updates on gin lab research-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2021. Cotton module tracking and updates on gin lab research. Cotton Incorporated- Texas State Support Committee.
    
  • An integrated plastic contamination monitoring system for cotton module feeders-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Barnes, E.M., Wigdahl, J.S., Doron, N. 2021. An integrated plastic contamination monitoring system for cotton module feeders. AgriEngineering. 3(4):907-923.
    
  • Black plastic classifier development for plastic inspection and detection system on gin stand feeder -(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2022. Black plastic classifier development for plastic inspection and detection system on gin stand feeder. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 325.
    
  • Inspection report builder software -(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2021. Inspection report builder software. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.5550106.
    
  • A module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination – updated system design-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2021. A module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination – updated system design. Journal of Cotton Science. 25:213–221.
    
  • Cotton plastic contamination research at the cotton ginning laboratories-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Virtual cotton field for accelerated deep learning development-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2021. Virtual cotton field for accelerated deep learning development. Virtual NP-306 Seminar. Oral presentation. September 1, 2021. Bletsville, MD.
    
  • State of the usda gin lab/plastic-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Plastic contamination research at the gin labs-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Lighting independent detection of in-field plastic contamination-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2021. Lighting independent detection of in-field plastic contamination. ASABE Annual International Meeting.
    
  • Cotton gin stand machine-vision inspection and removal system for plastic contamination: software design -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2021. Cotton gin stand machine-vision inspection and removal system for plastic contamination: software design. AgriEngineering. 3(3):494-518. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering3030033.
    
  • Plastic contamination: what is being done at the cotton gin to address the issue?-(Other)
    Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D. 2021. Plastic contamination: what is being done at the cotton gin to address the issue?. Cotton Innovations. 1(6):17-21. Available: http://www.icracotton.org.
    
  • Plastic contamination research at the gin labs-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • A working solution for cotton gins: visual inspection and plastic removal (vipr)-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Opportunities for robotic systems and automation in cotton production -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Barnes, E.M., Morgan, G., Hake, K., Devine, J., Kurtz, R., Ibendahl, G., Sharda, A., Rains, G., Snider, J., Maja, J., Thomason, A., Lu, Y., Gharakhani, H., Griffin, J., Kimura, E., Hardin, R., Raper, T., Sierra, Y., Fue, K., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2021. Opportunities for robotic systems and automation in cotton production. AgriEngineering. 3(2):339-362. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering3020023.
    
  • USDA-ARS gin lab update-(Other)
    Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2021. USDA-ARS gin lab update. California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association. Presentation only.
    
  • Module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination: Design update-(Popular Publication)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2021. Module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination: Design update. National Cotton Ginners Association. Available: https://www.cotton.org/ncga/upload/JDW-MFIS-Design-Update-NCGA-White-Paper-04222021-002.pdf.
    
  • Testing of commercial cottonseed delinting prototype - phase 1-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Update of cotton contamination research-(Other)
    Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Holt, G.A. 2021. Update of cotton contamination research. Cotton Board California, Arizona, New Mexico Cotton State Program VMeeting. Presentation only.
    
  • The cost of ginning cotton - 2019 survey results-(Proceedings)
    Holt, G.A., Harrison, A., Green, K., Findley, D.S., Price, T.L., Isom, R.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D. 2021. The cost of ginning cotton - 2019 survey results. Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, Virtual, January 5-7, 2021.
    
  • Comparison of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner with standard seed cotton cleaning machinery-(Proceedings)
    Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2021. Comparison of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner with standard seed cotton cleaning machinery. 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jan. 5-7, 2021. Virtual. p. 265-273.
    
  • The effect of alternative lint cleaning processes on fiber length uniformity index-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B., Kothari, N., Blake, C.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2021. The effect of alternative lint cleaning processes on fiber length uniformity index. 2021 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Jan. 5-7, 2021. Virtual. p. 372.
    
  • Precision cotton researchers committee: Research update 2020-(Other)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2021. Precision cotton researchers committee: Research update 2020. Precision Cotton Researchers Committee meeting.
    
  • Lint cleaner feed mechanisms affect fiber length uniformity-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Sui, R., Martin, V.B., Kothari, N., Blake, C.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2021. Lint cleaner feed mechanisms affect fiber length uniformity. (VIRTUAL) 35th International Cotton Conference, Bremen, Germany, Mar. 15-19, 2021. Presentation only.
    
  • Assessing the influence of spindle harvester drum arrangement on fiber quality and yield-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Van Der Sluijs, M.H., Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2021. Assessing the influence of spindle harvester drum arrangement on fiber quality and yield. Journal of Cotton Science. 24:229-237.
    
  • Plastic contamination mitigation research update 2020-(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Sweers, G.J., Rutherford, R.D. 2021. Plastic contamination mitigation research update 2020. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
    
  • Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production: Part 2-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Prevention of plastic contamination when handling cotton modules-(Research Technical Update)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Ward, J., Hardin, B., Barnes, E. 2020. Prevention of plastic contamination when handling cotton modules. Agricultural Research Updates. 1-10.
    
  • Plastic contamination image data-set for deep learning model development and training -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Plastic contamination image data-set for deep learning model development and training . AgriEngineering. 2:317-321. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020021.
    
  • Plastic contamination image dataset for deep learning model development and training -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Plastic contamination image dataset for deep learning model development and training. AgriEngineering. 2(2):317-321. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020021.
    
  • Cotton module feeder plastic contamination inspection system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Cotton module feeder plastic contamination inspection system. AgriEngineering. 2:280-293. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020018.
    
  • Visual imaging plastic removal system (VIPR); commercial field trials -(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2020. Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 588-609.
    
  • Camera inspection system for plastic in cotton module feeder-(Other)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Camera inspection system for plastic in cotton module feeder. Laboratory Publication. online. https://www.cotton.org/ncga/upload/ModuleFeeder_Inspection-Simple-Camara-System.pdf
    
  • Plastic detection and removal systems: Research and working solutions for cotton gins-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Fiber quality and contamination-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Fiber quality and contamination. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Wichita Falls, KS, February 25-26, 2020.
    
  • Review of current ginning research.-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Review of current ginning research.. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. February 12, 2020, Lubbock, TX.
    
  • Update on contamination research - 2020 Southwest Cotton Physiology meeting held in Ardmore, OK; February 4 - 6, 2020-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Update on contamination research - 2020 Southwest Cotton Physiology meeting held in Ardmore, OK; February 4 - 6, 2020. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.
    
  • Gin process control-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Fabian, J.C., Hardin Iv, R.G. 2020. Gin process control. Journal of Cotton Science. 24(2):81-86. Available: https://www.cotton.org/journal/2020-24/3/131.cfm
    
  • Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2020. Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. Austin, TX, January 8-10, 2020.
    
  • Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Machine vision for plastic contamination detection-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Machine vision for plastic contamination detection. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Module storage and gin contamination management-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Module storage and gin contamination management. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Altus, OK, January 21-22, 2020.
    
  • Evaluation of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner-(Abstract Only)
    Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Pelletier, M.G., Funk, P.A., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Kothari, N., Martin, V. 2020. Evaluation of the Goldenlion Contamination Cleaner. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 8-10, 2020, Austin, TX. Presentation only.
    
  • Removal detection system-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2020. Removal detection system. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. online.
    
  • Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production-(Proceedings)
    Barnes, E.M., Morgan, G., Hake, K., Devine, J., Kurtz, R., Ibendahl, G., Griffin, T., Sharda, A., Rains, G., Fue, K.G., Maja, J., Thomasson, A., Griffin, J., Kimura, E., Gharakhani, H., Ayre, B., Young, S., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. online. https://ncc.confex.com/ncc/2020/webprogram/Paper19872.html
    
  • Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton. International Cotton Advisory Committee Recorder. online.
    
  • Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research-(Other)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2019. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research. Meeting Abstract. Cotton, Inc. Support Conference. December 4, 2019. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2020/index.htm.
    
  • Thermal performance of double-sided metal core PCBs -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Preston, S.C., Cook, J.A., Tran, K.D., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Thermal performance of double-sided metal core PCBs. AgriEngineering. 1(4):539-549. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040039.
    
  • Electronic design of a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Electronic design of a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1:523–538. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040038.
    
  • Man-machine-interface software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Man-machine-interface software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1(4):511-522. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040037.
    
  • Embedded micro-controller software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Embedded micro-controller software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1(4):485-495. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040035.
    
  • Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton: Lab and field results-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton: Lab and field results. Annual Australian Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Cotton production and processing research unit - more than just cotton ginning-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - more than just cotton ginning. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Presentation. Wichita Falls, TX.
    
  • Cotton production and processing research unit - research update USDA ARS CSRL 2019 field day-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - research update USDA ARS CSRL 2019 field day. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.
    
  • Cotton production and processing research unit - current research activities (Texas Organic Cotton Growers)-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - current research activities (Texas Organic Cotton Growers). Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Lubbock, TX.
    
  • Preventing plastic contamination in the field and at the gin-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2019. Preventing plastic contamination in the field and at the gin. Meeting Abstract. Vol 1.
    
  • Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on Southern High Plains cotton: Textile quality -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Delhom, C.D., Indest, M.O., Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Bowman, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on Southern High Plains cotton: Textile quality. Textile Research Journal. 90(5-6):537-546. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519871942.
    
  • Embedded micro-controller software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system-(Other)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Embedded micro-controller software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system. Software and User Manual Public Release. None.
    
  • Man-machine-interface software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system-(Other)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Man-machine-interface software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system. Software and User Manual Public Release. None.
    
  • Thermal contact, a passive approach to plastic removal from seed cotton-(Abstract Only)
    Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Delhom, C.D., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Thermal contact, a passive approach to plastic removal from seed cotton [abstract]. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 7-10, 2019, Boston, MA. Paper 1901898.
    
  • Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite as a natural fiber alternative to petroleum based closed-cell foam -(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Mcintyre, G., Bayer, E. 2019. Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite as a natural fiber alternative to petroleum based closed-cell foam. International Conference on Natural Fibers. 139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111533.
    
  • Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite-(Other)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Bayer, E., Mcintyre, G. 2019. Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.
    
  • An electronic system for managing cotton modules - system development update-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2019. An electronic system for managing cotton modules - system development update. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.
    
  • Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Boman, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality. Textile Research Journal. 89(23-24)4938-4958. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519844215.
    
  • Results from testing a mechanical preconditioning system for removing cottonseed linters-(Other)
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Results from testing a mechanical preconditioning system for removing cottonseed linters. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Presentation. Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.
    
  • New tools for managing cotton modules-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. New tools for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.
    
  • Irrigation’s effect and applied selection on the fiber quality of ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) treated upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Witt, T.W., Ulloa, M., Pelletier, M.G., Mendu, V., Ritchie, G.L. 2018. Irrigation’s effect and applied selection on the fiber quality of ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) treated upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Journal of Cotton Research. 1:17. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42397-018-0016-8.
    
  • Update on the development of a system for tracking modules using rfid technology-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Update on the development of a system for tracking modules using rfid technology. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. New Orleans, LA on January 8-10, 2020.
    
  • Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron-(Other)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Gray, M.R., Bader, I.N., Tran, K.D. 2019. Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Ginning Conference. January 8-10, 2019, New Orleans, LA.
    
  • Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Tran, K.D., Bader, I.N., Garcia Jr, J.P., Gray, M.R. 2019. Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.
    
  • Procedures for moisture analytical tests used in cotton ginning research -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Funk, P.A., Terrazas, A.A., Yeater, K.M., Hardin IV, R.G., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Procedures for moisture analytical tests used in cotton ginning research. Transactions of the ASABE. 61(6):1985-1995. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.12980.
    
  • Methods for Protecting a Personal Computer and Data Acquisition Electronics Installed on Mobile Equipment -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Funk, P.A. 2018. Methods for Protecting a Personal Computer and Data Acquisition Electronics Installed on Mobile Equipment. AgriEngineering.1(1):4-16. doi:10.3390/agriengineering1010002.
    
  • Plastic contamination sensor and removal system development-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Garcia, J.P., Gray, M.R., Bader, I., Tapia Carrillo, A. 2018. Plastic contamination sensor and removal system development. Meeting Abstract. online p.39. https://www.asabe.org/Portals/0/18AIM-part2-technical.pdf?ver=2018-08-20-205035-733
    
  • Current procedures for finding moisture content in seed cotton, lint, and cottonseed-(Proceedings)
    Funk, P.A., Terrazas, A.A., Yeater, K.M., Hardin IV, R.G., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D. 2018. Current procedures for finding moisture content in seed cotton, lint, and cottonseed. ASABE Annual International Meeting, 07/29/2018-08/01/2018, Detroit, MI. Paper No. 1801764.
    
  • Welcome to agriengineering—a new open-access, open-source, open-hardware journal for the growing multidisciplinary scientific and engineering agricultural research community -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Welcome to agriengineering—a new open-access, open-source, open-hardware journal for the growing multidisciplinary scientific and engineering agricultural research community. AgriEngineering. 1(1), 1-3. 10.3390/agriengineering1010001.
    
  • Exploring ethyl methane Sulfonate(EMS) treated cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to improve drought tolerance-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Witt, T.W., Ulloa, M., Pelletier, M.G., Mendu, V., Ritchie, G.L. 2018. Exploring ethyl methaneSulfonate (EMS) treated cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to improve drought tolerance. Euphytica. 214:123.
    
  • Current research at the USDA-ARS Cotton Ginning and Textile Processing Laboratories-(Abstract Only)
    Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Delhom, C.D., Dowd, M.K., Sui, R. 2018. Current research at the USDA-ARS Cotton Ginning and Textile Processing Laboratories. Annual Arizona Cotton Industry Meeting. Presentation only.
    
  • New technologies for managing cotton modules-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. New technologies for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.
    
  • Current university and USDA lab cotton contamination research-(Proceedings)
    Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Thomasson, A., Buser, M., Xu, B., Delhom, C.D., Hardin Iv, R.G. 2018. Current university and USDA lab cotton contamination research. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 516-520. Available: https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/index_printable.cfm?page=proceedings
    
  • Evaluation of a preconditioning system for a cottonseed mechanical delinter-(Other)
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Evaluation of a preconditioning system for a cottonseed mechanical delinter. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Detroit, MI, July 29 August 1, 2018.
    
  • Acoustic sensing of seed-cotton trash levels-(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2018. Acoustic sensing of seed-cotton trash levels. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Friday, January 5, 2018: 8:45 AM.
    
  • Accuracy of alternate oven drying procedures-(Proceedings)
    Funk, P.A., Hardin Iv, R.G., Terrazas, A.A., Armijo, C.B., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Delhom, C.D., Yeater, K.M. 2018. Accuracy of alternate oven drying procedures. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 909-916. Available: https://www.cotton.org/beltwide/index-printable.cfm?page=proceedings
    
  • USDA Gin Lab Updates-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2017. USDA Gin Lab Updates. Meeting Abstract. Plains Ginners Association Meeting. Lubbock, TX.
    
  • Field based plastic contamination sensing-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2017. Field based plastic contamination sensing. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Presentation.
    
  • Simplified through-transmission test method for determination of a material's acoustic properties-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2017. Simplified through-transmission test method for determination of a material's acoustic properties. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Presentation.
    
  • New Technologies for Managing Cotton Modules-(Other)
    
    
  • Simplified three microphone acoustic test method-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. Simplified three microphone acoustic test method. Instruments. 1(1):4-24. 2017.
    
  • ARS labs update to California Cotton Ginners and Growers-(Abstract Only)
    Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Hardin IV, R.G., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P. 2017. ARS labs update to California Cotton Ginners and Growers. Joint annual meeting of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, 2 May 2017, Monterey, CA. Presentation only.
    
  • New technologies for managing cotton modules-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference Presentation.
    
  • What research is happening to help prevent contamination of U.S. cotton?-(Abstract Only)
    Whitelock, D.P., Byler, R.K., Pelletier, M.G., Thomasson, A. 2017. What research is happening to help prevent contamination of U.S. cotton?. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2017, Dallas, TX. p. 435-440.
    
  • New technologies for managing cotton modules-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. 2017 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Cotton Ginning Conference: http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2020/index.htm.
    
  • Identifying and breeding drought tolerant cottons (gossypium spp.) treated with ems-mutant agent on the texas high plains-(Proceedings)
    Witt, T., Ulloa, M., Mendu, V., Pelletier, M.G., Ritchie, G. 2017. Identifying and breeding drought tolerant cottons (gossypium spp.) treated with ems-mutant agent on the texas high plains. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 448-456.
    
  • Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2017. Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave Material properties. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 398.
    
  • Frequency domain probe design for high frequency sensing of soil moisture-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Schwartz, R.C., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Green, T.R.Frequency domain probe design for high frequency sensing of soil moisture. Agriculture. 6(4):60-72. 2016.
    
  • Water use, canopy temperature, lint yield, and fiber quality response of six upland cotton cultivars to water stress-(Abstract Only)
    Schwartz, R.C., Witt, T., Ulloa, M., Ritchie, G., Auld, D., Colaizzi, P.D., Baumhardt, R.L., Pelletier, M.G., Burke, J.J. 2017. Water use, canopy temperature, lint yield, and fiber quality response of six upland cotton cultivars to water stress [abstract]. In: Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2017, Dallas, Texas.
    
  • Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2016. Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties. Sensors. 16(11):1843-1863.
    
  • Testing of a large-scale mechanical cottonseed delinter: results and improvements-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Delhom, C.D. 2017. Testing of a large-scale mechanical cottonseed delinter: results and improvements. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Cotton Ginning Conference page 28.
    
  • Lubbock Gin Lab - Current Research and Leaf Grade Issues-(Other)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2016. Lubbock Gin Lab - Current Research and Leaf Grade Issues. ARS Newsletter. Slide Presentation.
    
  • Advancements in Cotton Harvesting Research-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2016. Advancements in Cotton Harvesting Research. World Cotton Research Conference Proceedings. World Cotton Research Conference Presentation.
    
  • RELIABILITY TESTING OF AN ON-HARVESTER COTTON WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Kelley, M.S., Boman, R.K. 2016. RELIABILITY TESTING OF AN ON-HARVESTER COTTON WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 658.
    
  • Water use, yield, and fiber quality differences of diverse cotton (gossypium spp.) genotypes-(Abstract Only)
    Witt, T., Ulloa, M., Auld, D., Schwartz, R.C., Ritchie, G., Pelletier, M.G., Burke, J.J. 2016. Water use, yield, and fiber quality differences of diverse cotton (gossypium spp.) genotypes [abstract]. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. P16936.
    
  • Evaluation of a Bench Top Mechanical Delinter-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2015. Evaluation of a Bench Top Mechanical Delinter. Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, 2015, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 650.
    
  • Exploring high throughput phenotyping, plant architecture and plant-boll distribution for improving drought tolerance in cotton-(Abstract Only)
    Witt, T.W., Ulloa, M., Auld, D.L., Schwartz, R.C., Ritchie, G.L., Pelletier, M.G., Burke, J.J. 2015. Exploring high throughput phenotyping, plant architecture and plant-boll distribution for improving drought tolerance in cotton [abstract]. The Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops, October 18-22, 2015, Lubbock, Texas. p. 58.
    
  • Girdling defoliation of cotton; 2014 field trial-(Abstract Only)
    Funk, P.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2015. Girdling defoliation of cotton; 2014 field trial. ASABE Annual International Meeting, July 26-29, 2015, New Orleans, LA. Paper No. 2188472.
    
  • Current research to maintain contamination-free U.S. cotton-(Abstract Only)
    Whitelock, D.P., Jiang, W., Armijo, C.B., Rayson, G., Byler, R.K., Hughs, S.E., Pelletier, M.G., Baker, K.D., Fortier, C.A. 2015. Current research to maintain contamination-free U.S. cotton. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 152188755.
    
  • A harvester based calibration system for cotton yield monitors-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Kelley, M.S. 2015. A harvester based calibration system for cotton yield monitors. Procedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 5-7, New Orleans, Louisiana. [CDROM]. p.635-647.
    
  • Chemical free cotton defoliation and dessication-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Funk, P.A., Barnes, E., Hake, K., Hughs, S.E., Whitelock, D.P., Baker, K.D. 2017. Chemical free cotton defoliation and dessication. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.649.
    
  • A Harvester Based Calibration System for Cotton Yield Monitors-(Abstract Only)
    Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Kelley, M.S. 2015. A Harvester Based Calibration System for Cotton Yield Monitors. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.
    
  • Mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber bio-composites: Summary of research-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Bajwa, S., Ziegler, A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Mcintyre, G. 2014. Mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber bio-composites: Summary of research. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. Printed Booklet.
    
  • Evaluation of mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber biocomposites for diverse applications-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Ziegler, A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Bajwa, S., Mcintyre, G. 2014. Evaluation of mycelium reinforced agricultural fiber biocomposites for diverse applications. Meeting Abstract. Printed Booklet..
    
  • Quantification and characterization of cotton crop biomass residue-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Kelley, M.S., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2014. Quantification and characterization of cotton crop biomass residue. Industrial Crops and Products. 56:94-104.
    
  • Bio-composites from mycelium reinforced agricultural substrates-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Ziegler, A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Bajwa, S., Mcintyre, G. 2014. Bio-composites from mycelium reinforced agricultural substrates. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Printed Booklet. Paper #141896978.
    
  • Evaluation of a cotton stripper yield monitor-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Kelley, M.S., Taylor, R.K., Porter, W.M., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2014. Evaluation of a cotton stripper yield monitor. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 481-493.
    
  • Evaluation of a load measurement system for cotton harvesters-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Evaluation of thermal treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties of bio-composites made from cotton byproducts and other agricultural fibers-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., Chow, P., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Wedegaertner, T. 2014. Evaluation of thermal treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties of bio-composites made from cotton byproducts and other agricultural fibers. Industrial Crops and Products. 52:627-632.
    
  • Evaluation of Mycelium Based Acoustic Absorbers Grown on Select Agricultural Byproduct Substrates-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • An evaluation study of mycelium based acoustic absorbers grown on agricultural by-product substrates-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Bayer, E., Mcintyre, G. 2013. An evaluation study of mycelium based acoustic absorbers grown on agricultural by-product substrates. Industrial Crops and Products. 51:480-485.
    
  • Evaluation of commercial cotton harvesting systems in the southern high plains-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Boman, R.K., Kelley, M.S., Ashbrook, C.W., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2013. Evaluation of commercial cotton harvesting systems in the Southern High Plains. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 29(3):321-332.
    
  • Packaging produced from natural fibers and mycelium: Optimizing biomass blends to meet performance specifications-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Multibar sawless lint cleaner: fiber quality analysis after 3rd year of field testing-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Thomas, J.W., Barnes, E.M., Gamble, G.R., Baker, R.V. 2013. Multibar sawless lint cleaner: fiber quality analysis after 3rd year of field testing. Transactions of the ASABE. Paper#131609424 Multibar Sawless Lint Cleaner: Fiber Quality Analysis.
    
  • Soil permittivity response to bulk electrical conductivity for selected soil water sensors-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Schwartz, R.C., Casanova, J.J., Pelletier, M.G., Evett, S.R., Baumhardt, R.L. 2013. Soil permittivity response to bulk electrical conductivity for selected soil water sensors. Vadose Zone Journal. 12(2): doi10.2136/vzj2012.0133.
    
  • Evaluation of composites made from blends of cotton burs, cotton stalks, kenaf, flax, and southern pine: Heat treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties and rot resistance-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Chow, P., Wedegaertner, T.C. 2013. Evaluation of composites made from blends of cotton burs, cotton stalks, kenaf, flax, and southern pine: Heat treatments to improve physical and mechanical properties and rot resistance. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2013 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, Texas, January 7-10, 2013. Pg. 746.
    
  • Design and development of a large scale low-volume air sampling system-(Abstract Only)
    Buser, M.D., Koller, A.A., Whitelock, D.P., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Design and development of a large scale low-volume air sampling system. ASABE Annual International Meeting. PRESENTATION ONLY.; Number 121336719.
    
  • Soil water sensor response to bulk electrical conductivity-(Abstract Only)
    Schwartz, R.C., Casanova, J.J., Evett, S.R., Bell, J.M., Pelletier, M.G., Baumhardt, R.L. 2012. Soil water sensor response to bulk electrical conductivity. {abstract}. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. 2012 CDROM. Paper No. 59-10.
    
  • Influence of harvesting and gin cleaning practices on Southern High Plains cotton quality-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Influence of harvesting and gin cleaning practices on Southern High Plains cotton quality. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 28(5):631-641.
    
  • Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - field testing-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Gamble, G.R., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - field testing. Journal of Cotton Science. 16(4):255-267.
    
  • Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., McIntyre, G., Flagg, D., Bayer, E., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts. Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 6(4):431-439.
    
  • Crop residue inventory estimates for Texas High Plains cotton-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Crop residue inventory estimates for Texas High Plains cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CDROM. p. 542-552.
    
  • Comparison of high-speed roller and saw ginning on Texas high plains cotton-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Faulkner, W.B., Boman, R.K., Kelley, M.S., Ashbrook, C.W., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2012. Comparison of high-speed roller and saw ginning on Texas high plains cotton. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. 2012 CDROM. p. 671-675.
    
  • Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Second year of field testing-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Thomas, J.W., Barnes, E.M., Baker, R.V., Gamble, G.R. 2012. Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Second year of field testing [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2012, Orlando, Florida. p. 640. 2012 CDROM.
    
  • Soil moisture sensing via swept frequency based microwave sensors-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Karthikeyan, S., Green, T.R., Schwartz, R.C., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2012. Soil moisture sensing via swept frequency based microwave sensors. Sensors. 12(1):753-767.
    
  • Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts-(Proceedings)
    Holt, G.A., Mcintyre, G., Flagg, D., Bayer, E., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2011. Fungal mycelium and cotton plant materials in the manufacture of biodegradable molded packaging material: Evaluation study of select blends of cotton byproducts. In: Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Innovative Natural Fibre Composites for Industrial Applications, October 12-14, 2011, Rome, Italy. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Termite resistance of biobased composition boards made from cotton byproducts and guayule bagasse-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., Chow, P., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Coffelt, T.A., Nakayama, F.S. 2012. Termite resistance of biobased composition boards made from cotton byproducts and guayule bagasse. Industrial Crops and Products. 36:508-512.
    
  • Influence of seed cotton extractors and cleaning rate on gin turnout and fiber quality-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2011. Influence of seed cotton extractors and cleaning rate on gin turnout and fiber quality. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). August 7-10, 2011, Louisville, KY. Paper No. 1111287.
    
  • Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - Laboratory screening test-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Carroll, J.A. 2011. Influence of grid bar shape on field cleaner performance - Laboratory screening test. Journal of Cotton Science. 15(2):144-153.
    
  • Evaluation of select equipment sequences for optimal fiber recovery from stripper harvested gin waste-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., Simonton, J., Wanjura, J.D., Knabb, C., Pelletier, M.G., Wedegaertner, T. 2011. Evaluation of select equipment sequences for optimal fiber recovery from stripper harvested gin waste. Journal of Cotton Science. 15(1):43-51.
    
  • Analysis of coaxial soil cell in reflection and transmission-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Schwartz, R.C., Evett, S.R., McMichael, B.L., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C. 2011. Analysis of coaxial soil cell in reflection and transmission. Sensors. 11:2592-2610.
    
  • Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Field testing results-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Thomas, J.W., Barnes, E.M., Gamble, G.R., Baker, R.V. 2011. Multibar sawless lint cleaner: Field testing results. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 3-7, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 646. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Evaluation of select blends of cotton byproducts in the manufacture of biodegradable packaging material-(Abstract Only)
    Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Mcintyre, G., Flagg, D., Bayer, E. 2011. Evaluation of select blends of cotton byproducts in the manufacture of biodegradable packaging material. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-7, 2011, Atlanta, GA. p. 465. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Ginning picker and stripper harvested high plains cotton - update-(Proceedings)
    Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2011. Ginning picker and stripper harvested high plains cotton - update. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, GA. p. 491-506. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • Fringe capacitance correction for a coaxial soil cell-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Viera, J., Schwartz, R.C., Lascano, R.J., Evett, S.R., Green, T.R., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2011. Fringe capacitance correction for a coaxial soil cell. Sensors. 11(1):757-770.
    
  • Low-cost electronic microwave calibration for rapid on-line moisture sensing of seedcotton-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Viera, J.A. 2010. Low-cost electronic microwave calibration for rapid on-line moisture sensing of seedcotton. Sensors. 10(12):11088-11099.
    
  • In-Soil and Down-Hole Soil Water Sensors: Characteristics for Irrigation Management-(Proceedings)
    Evett, S.R., Schwartz, R.C., Lascano, R.J., Pelletier, M.G. 2010. In-Soil and Down-Hole Soil Water Sensors: Characteristics for Irrigation Management. In: Proceedings of the 5th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium, December 5-8, 2010, Phoenix, Arizona. Paper No:IRR10-8346.2010 CDROM.
    
  • Accurate permittivity measurements for microwave imaging via ultra-wideband removal of spurious reflectors-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Viera, J., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2010. Accurate permittivity measurements for microwave imaging via ultra-wideband removal of spurious reflectors. Sensors. 10(9):8491-8503.
    
  • Column displacement experiments to evaluate electrical conductivity effects on electromagnetic soil water sensing-(Abstract Only)
    Schwartz, R.C., Evett, S.R., Pelletier, M.G. 2010. Column displacement experiments to evaluate electrical conductivity effects on electromagnetic soil water sensing [abstract]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, October 31-November 4, 2010, Long Beach, California. Paper No. 301-7. 2010 CDROM.
    
  • Cotton Bale Moisture Meter Comparison at Different Locations-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Byler, R.K., Pelletier, M.G., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Buser, M.D., Holt, G.A., Carroll, J.A. 2009. Cotton Bale Moisture Meter Comparison at Different Locations. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(3): 315-320.
    
  • Complex permittivity model for time domain reflectometry soil water content sensing: I. Theory-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Schwartz, R.C., Evett, S.R., Pelletier, M.G., Bell, J.M. 2009. Complex permittivity model for time domain reflectometry soil water content sensing: I. Theory. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 73(3):896-897.
    
  • Analysis of Coaxial Soil Cell-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Schwartz, R.C., Evett, S.R., Mcmichael, B.L., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C., Baker, J.T., Payton, P.R. 2008. Analysis of Coaxial Soil Cell. In: Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting, Oct. 6-8, 2008, Houston, TX. 2008 CDROM.
    
  • Microwave Imaging of Cotton Bales-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E. 2008. Microwave imaging of cotton bales. Sensors. 8(11):7241-7258.
    
  • Parallel algorithm for GPU processing; for use in high speed machine vision sensing of cotton lint trash-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2008. Parallel algorithm for GPU processing; for use in high speed machine vision sensing of cotton lint trash. Sensors. 8:817-829.
    
  • Weed suppression potential of dry applied mulches used in bedding plant applications: Processed cotton gin byproducts versus conventional wood-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Pelletier, M.G., Duke, S.E. 2007. Weed suppression potential of dry applied mulches used in bedding plant applications: Processed cotton gin byproducts versus conventional wood. Journal of Cotton Science. 11:52-59.
    
  • Microwave moisture sensing of wet bales-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2007. Microwave moisture sensing of wet bales. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.690.
    
  • Examination of some currently available portable cotton bale moisture meters, 2006-(Proceedings)
    Byler, R.K., Baker, K.D., Hughs, S.E., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Carroll, J.A. 2007. Examination of some currently available portable cotton bale moisture meters, 2006. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM pp. 676-684.
    
  • Absolute moisture sensing for cotton bales-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2006. Absolute moisture sensing for cotton bales. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 593-601.
    
  • Real-time sensing of lint quality-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2006. Real-time sensing of lint quality. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.410.
    
  • COMPARISON OF COTTON-BASED HYDRO-MULCHES VERSUS CONVENTIONAL WOOD AND PAPER HYDRO-MULCHES - STUDY 1-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Holt, G., Buser, M., Harmel, D., Potter, K., Pelletier, M.. 2005. Comparison of cotton-based hydro-mulches and conventional wood and paper hydro-mulches--Study 1. The Journal of Cotton Science. 9:121-127.
    
  • Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial continued-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2005. Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial continued. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.643-647.
    
  • MULTI-PATH INTERFERENCE MITIGATION FOR COTTON BALE MICROWAVE MOISTURE SENSING-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2005. Multi-path interference mitigation for cotton bale microwave moisture sensing. Journal of Cotton Science. 9(3):135-144.
    
  • MOISTURE RESTORATION OF COTTON-(Trade Journal)
    Valco, T.D., Anthony, W.S., Byler, R.K., Pelletier, M.G., Hughs, S.E., Norman, W.M. Moisture restoration of cotton. Cotton Gin and Oil Mill Press, September 4, 2004 pp5-8.
    
  • THE COBY PROCESS: EROSION CONTROL STUDY RESULTS-(Proceedings)
    Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Pelletier, M.G., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Lee, E. 2004. The COBY process: erosion control study results. In: Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 994-1000.
    
  • THE COBY PROCESS: BEDDING MULCH STUDY RESULTS-(Proceedings)
    Holt, G.A., Buser, M.D., Pelletier, M.G., Harmel, R.D., Potter, K.N., Lee, E. 2004. The COBY Process: Bedding mulch study results. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2004, San Antonio, TX. 2004 CD-ROM. p. 986-993.
    
  • Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial-(Abstract Only)
    2004. Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 3014 - 3016.
    
  • MULTIPATH RESISTANT MICROWAVE BALE MOISTURE SENSOR-(Patent Application)
    Pelletier, M.G. 2006. Multipath resistant microwave bale moisture sensor. U.S. Patent 7,078,913.
    
  • CALIBRATING A FREE SPACE MEASUREMENT OF THE DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF LINT COTTON-(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G. Calibrating a free space measurement of the dielectric properties of lint cotton. 2003. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 031149. 8 p.
    
  • MULTI-PATH INTERFERENCE INVESTIGATION FOR COTTON BALE MICROWAVE MOISTURE SENSING-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, Mathew G. 2004. Multipath interference investigation for cotton bale microwave moisture sensing. Journal of Cotton Science. 8:170-178.
    
  • COMPARISON OF MASS FLOW RATE SENSORS FOR GINNING STRIPPER HARVESTED COTTON-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    BARKER, G.L., PELLETIER, M.G., LAIRD, J.W., BRASHEARS, A.D. COMPARISON OF MASS FLOW RATE SENSORS FOR GINNING STRIPPER HARVESTED COTTON. APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE. 2000. V. 16(5). P. 477-481.
    
  • Dielectric permitivity measurement of cotton lint-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF A DRYING MODEL FOR USE IN THE DESIGN OF STARCH COATED SEED COTTON DRYERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Laird, J.W., Barker, G.L., Patankar, S.V. Analysis and design of a drying model for use in the design of starch coated seed cotton dryers. The Journal of Cotton Science. 2001. v. 5. p. 234-242.
    
  • ADAPTIVE SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR REMOVAL OF IMPULSE NOISE FROM YIELD MONITOR SIGNALS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • TEMPERATURE, DENSITY AND VELOCITY EFFECTS ON LINT MOISTURE TRANSFER RATES-(Proceedings)
    Barker, G.L., Laird, J.W., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2001. Temperature, density and velocity effects on lint moisture transfer rates. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 011141.
    
  • RELATIVE VELOCITY, DENSITY, AND TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON COTTON MOISTURE TRANSFER RATES-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    BARKER, GARY L., LAIRD, J. WELDON, PELLETIER, MATHEW G., HOLT, GREG A. RELATIVE VELOCITY, DENSITY, AND TEMPERATURE EFFECTS ON COTTON MOISTURE TRANSFER RATES. JOURNAL OF COTTON SCIENCE. 2001. V. 5. P. 243-251.
    
  • ADAPTIVE SIGNAL PROCESSING FOR REMOVAL OF IMPULSE NOISE FROM YIELD MONITOR SIGNALS-(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Upadhyaya, S.K. Adaptive signal processing for removal of impulse noise from yield monitor signals. Journal of Cotton Sciences. 2001. v. 5. p. 224-233.
    
  • Design of starch coated seed cotton dryers-(Abstract Only)
    2001. Design of starch coated seed cotton dryers. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 1380-1385.
    
  • MASS FLOW MEASUREMENT OF SEED COTTON-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Funk, P.A., Gillum, M.N., Hughs, S.E., Pelletier, M.G. 2000. Mass Flow Measurement of Seed Cotton. Transactions of the ASAE. 43(6) p. 1401-1407.
    
  • EVALUATION OF MASS FLOW RATE SENSORS FOR STRIPPER HARVESTED COTTON-(Proceedings)
    BARKER, G.L., PELLETIER, M.G., LAIRD, J.W., BRASHEARS, A.D. EVALUATION OF MASS FLOW RATE SENSORS FOR STRIPPER HARVESTED COTTON. PROCEEDINGS OF THE BELTWIDE COTTON CONFERENCE. 2000. V. 2. P. 1574-1577.
    
  • NON-CONTACT IMAGE PROCESSING FOR GIN TRASH SENSORS IN STRIPPER HARVESTED COTTON WITH BUR AND FINE TRASH CORRECTION-(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Barker, G.L., Baker, Jr., R.V. Non-contact image processing for gin trash sensors in stripper harvested cotton with bur and fine trash correction. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conference. 2000. v. 1, p. 415-419.
    
  • SEED COTTON MASS FLOW MEASUREMENT-(Proceedings)
    Funk, P.A., Gillum, M.N., Hughs, S.E., Pelletier, M.G. 2000. Seed Cotton Mass Flow Measurement. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. V2. p. 1571-1574
    
  • Non-contact image processing for gin trash sensors in stripper harvested cotton with burr and fine trash correction-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Barker, G.L., Baker Jr, R.V. 2000. Non-contact image processing for gin trash sensors in stripper harvested cotton with burr and fine trash correction. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 1:pp.415-419.
    
  • NON-CONTACT IMAGE PROCESSING IN GIN TRASH SENSORS IN STRIPPER HARVESTED COTTON-(Proceedings)
    Pelletier, M.G., Barker, G.L., Baker, Jr., R.V. Non-contact image processing in gin trash sensors in stripper harvested cotton. 1999. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Paper No. 991126. 9 p.
    
  • ANALYSIS OF A TOMATO YIELD MONITOR-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rosa, U.A., Upadhyaya, S.K., Josiah, M., Koller, M., Mattson, M., Pelletier, M.G. Analysis of a tomato yield monitor. Transactions of the ASAE. 2000. v. 43(6). p. 1331-1339.
    
  • DEVELOPMENT OF A TOMATO LOAD/YIELD MONITOR-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pelletier, M.G., Upadhyaya, Shrini K. Development of a tomato load/yield monitor. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 1999. v. 23. p. 103-117.
    
  • IMAGE PROCESSING FOR STRIPPER HARVESTED COTTON TRASH CONTENT MEASUREMENT-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Image processing for stripper harvested cotton trash content measurement a progress report-(Abstract Only)
    Pelletier, M.G., Barker, G.L., Baker Jr, R.V. 1999. Image processing for stripper harvested cotton trash content measurement a progress report. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 2:1412-1415.
    

• Projects

  Enhancing the Profitability and Sustainability of Upland Cotton, Cottonseed, and Agricultural Byproducts through Improvements in Pre-Ginning, Ginning, and Post-Ginning Processes In-House Appropriated (D)   Accession Number:437975

  Survey of Cotton Contamination at the Gin Stand Feeder Apron in Multiple Commercial Cotton Gins Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)   Accession Number:445775

• ARS News Articles

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