Projects

Global Change and Belowground Processes in Agricultural Systems Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409372

Publications

Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Effects on Soybean and Sorghum Gas Exchange in Conventional and No-tillage Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Oct-09)

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Two Southern Forest Diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Sep-09)

Diagnose Nutricional de Cultivares de Milho (Zea mays L.) de Diferentes Níveis Tecnológicos - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ferreira, C.F., Dos Santos, N.Z., Valaski, J.C., Motta, A., Prior, S.A., Reissmann, C.B., Gabardo, J. 2009. Diagnose Nutricional de Cultivares de Milho (Zea mays L.) de Diferentes Níveis Tecnológicos. In: Proceedings of the XVII Reuniao Brasileira de Manejo e Conservacao do Solo e da Agua no Contexto das Mudancas Ambientais, August 10-15, 2008, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. P. 5.

Soil Properties and Landscape Position Effects on Seasonal Nitrogen Mineralization of Composted Dairy Manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Aug-09)

An evaluation of cassava, sweet potato and field corn as potential carbohydrate sources for bioethanol production in Alabama and Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ziska, L.H., Runion, G.B., Tomecek, M.B., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Sicher Jr., R.C. 2009. An evaluation of cassava, sweet potato and field corn as potential carbohydrate sources for bioethanol production in Alabama and Maryland. Biomass and Bioenergy. 33:1503-1508.

Effects of Tillage Practice and Elevated Atmospheric Co2 Level on Soil Co2 Efflux - (Abstract)

Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Effects of Tillage Practice and Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Level on Soil CO2 Efflux. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Proceedings of 18th International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization, June 15-19, 2009, Izmir, Turkey. 2009 CDROM.

Tillage and Fertilizer Application Practices Effects on Greenhouse Gas Flux (CO2, CH4 and N2O) and Yield in a Corn Cropping System - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Watts, D.B., Smith, K.E., Way, T.R., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2009. Tillage and Fertilizer Application Practices Effects on Greenhouse Gas Flux (CO2, CH4 and N2O) and Yield in a Corn Cropping System. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Proceedings of 18th International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization, June 15-19, 2009, Izmir, Turkey. 2009 CDROM. p. 13.

Impact of Increasing Atmospheric CO2 on Crop Gas Exchange under Different Tillage Practices - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Prior, S.A., Arriaga, F.J., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Impact of Increasing Atmospheric CO2 on Crop Gas Exchange under Different Tillage Practices. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Proceedings of 18th International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization, June 15-19, 2009, Izmir, Turkey. 2009 CDROM. p. 5.

Effects of Tillage Practice and Atmospheric CO2 Level on Soil CO2 Efflux - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Effects of Tllage Practice and Atmospheric CO2 Level on Soil CO2 Efflux. In: Sustainable Agriculture, Proceedings of 18th International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization, June 15-19, 2009, Izmir, Turkey. 6pp. CDROM.

Cotton Gas Exchange Response to Standard and Ultra-Narrow Row Systems Under Conventional and No-Tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arriaga, F.J., Prior, S.A., Terra, J.F., Delaney, D.P. 2009. Cotton Gas Exchange Response to Standard and Ultra-Narrow Row Systems Under Conventional and No-Tillage. Communications in Biometry and Crop Science. 42(2):42-51.

A Portable Device to Measure Soil Erosion/Deposition in Quarter-Drains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kornecki, T.S., Fouss, J.L., Prior, S.A. 2008. A portable device to measure soil erosion/deposition in quarter-drains. Soil Use and Management. 24:401-408.

Tropical Spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis L.)Increases Growth Under Elevated Atmospheric CO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, A.J., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2009. Tropical Spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis L.)Increases Growth Under Elevated Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. Journal of Environmental Quality. 38:729-733.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on a C3 and a C4 Invasive Weed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Runion, G.B., Price, A.J., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A., Gjerstad, D.H. Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on a C3 and a C4 Invasive Weed. Botany Research Journal. 1(3):56-62.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide on Soil Carbon in Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S. - (Book/Chapter)

Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2009. Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide on Soil Carbon in Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S. In: Lal, R. and Follett, R.F. (eds.). Soil Carbon Sequestration and the Greenhouse Effect (2nd Edition). SSSA Special Publication No. 57. Agronomy Society of America-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America, Madison, WI. pp. 233-262.

Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinenese) in an Elevated CO2 Environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, K.E., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Price, A.J., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2008. Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinenese) in an Elevated CO2 Environment. Botany Research Journal. 1(2):43-48.

Kudzu [Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. Var lobata]: a new source of carbohydrate for bioethanol production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sage, R.F., Coiner, H.A., Way, D.A., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Sicher, Jr., R.C., Ziska, L.H. 2009. Kudzu [Pueraria montana (Lour.) Merr. Var lobata]: a new source of carbohydrate for bioethanol production. Biomass and Bioenergy. 33:57-61.

Greenhouse Gas Flux From Agricultural Soils: Impacts of 10 Years of Management and Elevated CO2 - (Abstract)

Smith, K.E., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2008. Greenhouse Gas Flux From Agricultural Soils: Impacts of 10 Years of Management and Elevated CO2 [abstract]. 2008 Joint Meeting of The Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM," October 5-9, 2008, Houston, TX.

Non-Destructive System for Analyzing Carbon in the Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wielopolski, L., Hendrey, G., Johnsen, K., Mitra, S., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2008. Non-Destructive System for Analyzing Carbon in the Soil. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 72(5):1269-1277.

A Hydraulic Core Extraction-Cutting Device for Soil-Root Studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kornecki, T.S., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Erbach, D.C. 2008. A hydraulic core extraction-cutting device for soil-root studies. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 39:1080-1089.

Free-air CO2 Enrichment of Sorghum: Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Kimball, B.A. 2008. Free-air CO2 Enrichment of Sorghum: Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:753-758.

Non-Destructive Carbon Measurement in Soil over Large Fields - (Abstract)

Wielopolski, L., Brown, D.J., Izaurralde, C.R., Mitra, S., Omonode, R., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2007. Non-Destructive Carbon Measurement in Soil over Large Fields. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.

Residual Effects of Long-Term Tillage and Manure Application on Soil Macronutrients - (Abstract)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2007. Residual Effects of Long-Term Tillage and Manure Application on Soil Macronutrients. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. CDROM.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Invasive Plants: Comparison of Purple and Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L. and C. esculentus L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rogers Jr, H.H., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Price, A.J., Torbert III, H.A., Gjerstad, D.H. 2008. Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Invasive Plants: Comparison of Purple and Yellow Nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L. and C. esculentus L.). Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:395-400.

Potencial de Seqüestro de Carbono Atmosférico entre Diferentes Cultivares de Milho (Zea mays L.) sob Condiç o de Déficit Hídrico - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Santos, N.Z., Valaski, J.C., Prior, S., Motta, A.C.V., Ferreira Neto, A., and Gabardo, J. 2007. Potencial de Seqüestro de Carbono Atmosférico entre Diferentes Cultivares de Milho (Zea mays L.) sob Condiç o de Déficit Hídrico. In XXXI Congresso Brasileiro De Ciencia Do Solo: Conquistas & Desafios Da Ciencia Do Solo Brasileira. August 5-10, 2007, Gramado, Brazil. p. 5.

Disponibilidade de nutrientes na fitomassa produzida por cultivares de milho (Zea mays L.) de diferentes niveis tecnologicos - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ferreira, C.F., Dos Santos, N.Z., Valaski, J.C., Prior, S., Motta, A.C.V., Ferreira Neto, A., and Gabardo, J. 2007. Disponibilidade de nutrientes na fitomassa produzida por cultivares de milho (Zea mays L.) de diferentes niveis tecnologicos. In XXXI Congresso Brasileiro De Ciencia Do Solo: Conquistas & Desafios Da Ciencia Do Solo Brasileira. August 5-10, 2007, Gramado, Brazil. p. 5.

Effects of Elevated CO2 Atmospheric CO2 on Soil Efflux in Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2007. Effects of Elevated CO2 Atmospheric CO2 on Soil Efflux in Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems. In: Proceedings of the Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems Conference, June 25-27, 2007, Quincy, Florida. p. 232-239.

Soil Microbial Community Dynamics as Influenced by Soil Properties and Landscape Position - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Feng, Y., Prior, S.A. 2007. Soil Microbial Community Dynamics as Influenced by Soil Properties and Landscape Position. In: Proceedings of the 29th Annual Southern Conservation Systems Conference. The Next Step after Conservation Tillage. June 25-27, 2007, Quincy, Florida. P. 264-281.

Effects of Conventional Tillage and No-Tillage on Crop Gas Exchange Under Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Conditions - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Runion, G.B. 2007. Effects of Conventional Tillage and No-Tillage on Crop Gas Exchange Under Elevated Atmospheric CO2 Conditions [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. 2007 CDROM.

Effects of Atmospheric CO2 Enrichment on Crop Nutrient Dynamics under No-till Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2008. Effects of Atmospheric CO2 Enrichment on Crop Nutrient Dynamics under No-till Conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 31(4):758-773.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Soil CO2 Efflux in Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems - (Abstract)

Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2007. Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Soil CO2 Efflux in Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems [abstract]. Southern Conservation Tillage Systems Conference. 2007 CDROM.

A Seasonal Nitrogen Mineralization Study as Influenced by Soil Properties and Landscape Position - (Abstract)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2007. A seasonal nitrogen mineralization study as influenced by soil properties and landscape position. [abstract] Southern Branch American Society of Agronomy Meeting. CDROM

Hedgerow Pruning Effects on Light Interception, Water Relations and Yield in Alley Cropped Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kang, H., Shannon, D.A., Prior, S.A., Arriaga, F.J. 2008. Hedgerow pruning effects on light interception, water relations and yield in alley cropped maize. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 31(4):115-137.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Root Dynamics of Sorghum, Clover, and Soybean Grown Under Sustainable and Conventional Agricultural Management Systems - (Abstract)

Pritchard, S.G., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Runion, G.B., Baccari, G., Davis, M.A. 2006. Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Root Dynamics of Sorghum, Clover, and Soybean Grown Under Sustainable and Conventional Agricultural Management Systems [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

The Potential Use of Kudzu as a Biofuel - (Abstract)

Gjerstad, D.H., Ziska, L.H., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2006. The Potential Use of Kudzu as a Biofuel [Abstract]. Alternative Energy Solutions from Alabama's Natural Resources Conference. CDROM

Mineralization of N in Soils Amended with Dairy Manure as Affected by Wetting/Drying Cycles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2007. Mineralization of N in Soils Amended with Dairy Manure as Affected by Wetting/Drying Cycles. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 38:2103-2116.

Planter Aid For Heavy Residue Conservation Tillage Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torbert III, H.A., Ingram, J.T., Prior, S.A. 2007. Planter aid for heavy residue consrvation tillage systems. Agronomy Journal. 99:478-480.

Effects of Atmospheric Co2 Enrichment on Crop Nutrient Dynamics under No-Till Conditions - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2006. Effects of atmospheric co2 enrichment on crop nutrient dynamics under no-till conditions. In: Sustainability - Its Impact on Soil Management and Environment, Proceedings of 17th International Conference of the International Soil Tillage Research Organization, August 28 - September 3, 2006, Kiel, Germany. p. 1148-1153.

The Invasive Weed Tropical Spiderwort Increases Growth under Elevated Atmospheric Co2 - (Abstract)

Price, A.J., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A., Gjerstad, D.H. 2006. The invasive weed tropical spiderwort increases growth under elevated atmospheric co2 [abstract]. Symposium on Tropical Spiderwort: A New Troublesome Exotic-Invasive Weed in Peanut. 38th American Peanut Research and Education Society. Paper No. 119. p. 82.

Tillage Affects on N Mineralization and Losses of Winter Applied Manure - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A., Balkcom, K.S. 2006. Tillage affects on n mineralization and losses of winter applied manure. In: Schwartz, R. C., Baumhardt, R.L., and Bell, J.M., editors. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Southern Conservation Systems Conference. Improving Conservation Technologies to Compete for Global Resources and Markets. June 26-28, 2006, Bushland, Texas. p. 196-204.

Carbon and Nutrient Flow Through Multiple Trophic Levels in a Co2-Enriched Southern Pine Forest Community - Final Technical Report - (Other)

Rogers Jr, H.H., Davis, M., Pritchard, S., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Gjerstad, D., Schlesinger, W. 2006. Carbon and nutrient flow through multiple trophic levels in a co2-enriched southern pine forest community. Southeastern Regional Center, National Institute for Global Environmental Change, Final Technical Report. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 07 pp.

Carbon Storage and Cycling, Soil Microbiology, and Water Quality in Co2-Enriched Agro-Ecosystems - (Other)

Rogers Jr, H.H., Pritchard, S.G., Davis, M.A., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A., Mitchell, R.J. Carbon storage and cycling, soil microbiology, and water quality in co2-enriched agro-ecosystems. Final Techinical Reprt, Terrestrial Carbon Processes (TCP) Program of the Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research (BER), U. S. Department Of Energy Annual Report, Germantown, MD. 7 p.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Invasive Weed Species in Managed Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S. - (Other)

Rogers Jr, H.H., Gjerstad, D.H., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Price, A.J., Van Santen, E., Torbert III, H.A. 2006. Effects of Elevated Atmospheric CO2 on Invasive Weed Species in Managed Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S. Final Technical Report. Southeastern Regional Center, National Institute for Global Environmental Change, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. p. 4.

Long-Term Effects of Tillage and Manure Application on Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization - (Abstract)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2006. Long-term effects of tillage and manure application on soil carbon and nitrogen mineralization [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. CDROM

Soil Carbon Analysis in Large Fields Using a Scanning System - (Abstract)

Wielopolski, L., Mitra, S., Zhang, Y., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2006. Soil carbon analysis in large fields using a scanning system [abstract]. Emerging Modalities for Soil Carbon Analysis: Sampling Statistics and Economics Workshop.

Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment of Soybean: Influence of Crop Variety on Residue Decomposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Ort, D.R., Nelson, R.L. 2006. Free-air carbon dioxide enrichment of soybean: Influence of crop variety on residue decomposition. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1470-1477.

Growth Response of the Invasive Weed Tropical Spiderwort to Elevated Atmospheric Co2 - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Price, A.J., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Gjerstad, D.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2006. Growth response of the invasive weed tropical spiderwort to elevated atmospheric co2 [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. 2006 CDROM.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Tropical Spiderwort - (Abstract)

Price, A.J., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Stoll, M.E., Van Santen, E., Rogers Jr, H.H., Gjerstad, D.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2006. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on tropical spiderwort [abstract]. Symposium on Tropical Spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis): An Exotic Invasive Weed in the Southeast U.S.

Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization of Soil under Long-Term Tillage And manure Application - (Abstract)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2005. Carbon and nitrogen mineralization of soil under long-term tillage and manure application [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. 2005 CDROM

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Biomass and Carbon Accumulation in a Model Regenerating Longleaf Pine Community - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Runion, G.B., Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., Prior, S.A., Mitchell, R.J., Torbert III, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Dute, R.R. 2006. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on biomass and carbon accumulation in a model regenerating longleaf pine community. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1478-1486.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Root Dynamics and Productivity of Sorghum Grown under Conventional and Conservation Agricultural Management Practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pritchard, S.G., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Davis, M.A., Runion, G.B., Popham, T.W. 2006. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on root dynamics and productivity of sorghum grown under conventional and conservation agricultural management practices. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 113:175-183.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Invasive Weed Species in Managed Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S. - (Other)

Rogers Jr, H.H., Gjerstad, D.H., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Price, A.J., Van Santen, E., Torbert III, H.A. 2005. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on invasive weed species in managed terrestrial ecosystems of the southeastern U.S. Southeastern Regional Center, National Institute for Global Environmental Change, Annual Report for Fiscal year 2004. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 4pp.

A Pneumatic Device for Lifting Containers in Plant Water Use Studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Kornecki, T.S., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2006. A pneumatic device for lifting containers in plant water use studies. Agronomy Journal. 98:120-123.

Effects of Atmospheric Co2 Enrichment on Crop Nutrient Dynamics under No-Till Conditions - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2005. Effects of atmospheric co2 enrichment on crop nutrient dynamics under no-till conditions [abstract]. International Soil Tillage Research Organization.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Root Biomass Production Are Mediated by Plant Competition - (Abstract)

Pritchard, S., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Davis, M., Mitchell, R., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2005. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on root biomass production are mediated by plant competition [abstract]. 90th Ecological Society of America Meetings.

USDA-ARS Global Change Research on Rangelands and Pasturelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Derner, J.D., Schuman, G.E., Jawson, M.D., Shafer, S.R., Morgan, J.A., Polley, H.W., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Bunce, J.A., Ziska, L.H., White, J.W., Franzluebbers, A.J., Reeder, S.J., Venterea, R.T., Harper, L.A. 2005. USDA-ARS global change research on rangelands and pasturelands. Rangelands. 27(5):36-42.

Characterization of Soil Gas Efflux Patterns Associated with Tillage Implements - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Prior, S.A., Reicosky, D.C., Runion, G.B., Raper, R.L. 2005. Characterization of soil gas efflux patterns associated with tillage implements. In: Busscher, W., Frederick, J. and Robinson S., editors. The Science of Conservation Tillage: Continuing the Discoveries, Proceedings of the 27th Annual Southern Conservation Tillage Conference for Sustainable Agriculture, June 27-29, 2005, Florence, South Carolina. p. 143-147.

A Pneumatic Weighing Device for Plant Water Use Determinations - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Kornecki, T.S., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2005. A pneumatic weighing device for plant water use determinations [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts, Southern Branch ASA. 2005 CDROM.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Invasive Weed Species in Managed Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southeastern U.S. - (Abstract)

Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Gjerstad, D.H., Prior, S.A., Price, A.J., Van Santen, E., Torbert III, H.A. 2005. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on invasive weed species in managed terrestrial ecosystems of the southeastern U.S. [abstract]. In: Joint Southeast Regional Center-Midwest Regional Center (SERC-MWRC) National Institute for Global Environmental Change (NIGEC) Regional Conference, Program and Abstracts, May 16-17, 2005, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. p. 17.

Atmospheric Co2 Enrichment of Potato in the Subarctic: Root Distribution and Soil Biology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Conn, J.S., Cochran, V.L. Atmospheric co2 enrichment of potato in the subarctic: root distribution and soil biology. Environmental Control in Biology. 43(3):165-172.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Invasive Weed Species in Managed Terrestrial Ecosystems of the Southeastern Us - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Price, A.J., Van Santen, E., Rogers Jr, H.H., Gjerstad, D.H., Torbert III, H.A. 2005. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on invasive weed species in managed terrestrial ecosystems of the southeastern us. In: Proceedings of the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council's 7th Annual Conference, May 3-5, 2005, Birmingham, Alabama. p. 40-42.

A Non-Invasive Method of Detecting Carbon in Soil: Comparison with Soil Cores and Excavations - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wielopolski, L., Mitra, S., Johnsen, K., Sanchez, F., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Ma, J.Y., Hendrey, G., Oren, R. 2005. A non-invasive method of detecting carbon in soil: comparison with soil cores and excavations. In: Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Conference on Carbon Capture and Sequestration DOE/NETL: Developing Potential Paths Forward Based on the Knowledge, Science and Experience to Date, May 2-5, 2005, Alexandria, Virginia. p. 9. Article No. 56.

Elevated Atmospheric Co2 Effects on Residue Decomposition of Different Soybean Varieties - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Ort, D.R., Nelson, R.L. 2005. Elevated atmospheric CO2 effects on residue decomposition of different soybean varieties [abstract]. Third USDA Symposium on Greenhouse Gases & Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry, Program and Abstracts. p. 202.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Biomass and Carbon Accumulation in a Model Regenerating Longleaf Pine Ecosystem - (Abstract)

Runion, G.B., Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., Prior, S.A., Mitchell, R.J., Torbert III, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Dute, R.R. 2005. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on biomass and carbon accumulation in a model regenerating longleaf pine ecosystem [abstract]. Third USDA Symposium on Greenhouse Gases & Carbon Sequestration in Agriculture and Forestry, Program and Abstracts. p. 210.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on a Southeastern Pasture - (Abstract)

Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2005. Effects of elevated atmospheric co2 on a southeastern pasture [abstract]. Special Symposium on ARS Global Change Research, Society for Range Management.

Elevated Atmospheric Co2 Effects on Biomass Production and Soil Carbon in Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A., Reeves, D.W. 2005. Elevated atmospheric co2 effects on biomass production and soil carbon in conventional and conservation cropping systems. Global Change Biology. 11:657-665.

Decomposition of Soybean Grown under Elevated Concentrations of Co2 and O3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Booker, F.L., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A., Fiscus, E.L., Pursley, W.A., Hu, S. 2005. Decomposition of soybean grown under elevated concentrations of CO2 and O3. Global Change Biology. 11:685-698.

Mineralization of N in Soils Amended with Dairy Manure As Affected by Wetting/drying Cycles - (Abstract)

Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2004. Mineralization of N in soils amended with dairy manure as affected by wetting/drying cycles. [abstract] American Society of Agronomy Meetings. 2004 CDROM

Red-Headed Pine Sawfly Response to Co2 Enrichment in a Model Regenerating Longleaf Pine-Wiregrass System - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Oct-04)

Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment of Soybean: Influence of Crop Variety on Residue Decomposition - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H., Ort, D.R. 2004. Free-air carbon dioxide enrichment of soybean: influence of crop variety on residue decomposition [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting.CD-ROM

Carbon and Nutrient Flow Through Multiple Trophic Levels in a Co2-Enriched Southern Pine Forest Community - (Other)

Rogers Jr, H.H., Davis, M., Pritchard, S., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Gjerstad, D., Schlesinger, W. 2004. Carbon and nutrient flow through multiple trophic levels in a co2-enriched southern pine forest community. Southeastern Regional Center, National Institute for Global Environmental Change, Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2003. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 15 pp.

Non-Destructive Soil Carbon Analyzer (Nd-Sca) - (Other)

Wielopolski, L., Mitra, S., Hendrey, G., Orion, I., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2004. Non-destructive soil carbon analyzer (ND-SCA). Technical Report, Terrestrial Carbon Processes (TCP) program of the Office of Science, Biological and Environmental Research (BER), U.S. Department of Energy, Germantown, MD. 89 pp. Brookhaven National Laboratory Report 72200-2004.

Elevated Atmospheric Co2 in Agroecosystems: Soil Physical Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2004. Elevated atmospheric co2 in agroecosystems: soil physical properties. Soil Science. 169(6):434-439.

A Hydraulic Coring System for Soil-Root Studies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A., Erbach, D.C. 2004. A hydraulic coring system for soil-root studies. Agronomy Journal. 96(4):1202-1205.

Microbial Responses to Wheel-Traffic in Conventional and No-Tillage Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Reeves, D.W., Rogers Jr, H.H., Reicosky, D.C., Peacock, A.D., White, D.C. 2004. Microbial responses to wheel-traffic in conventional and no-tillage systems. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 35(19/20):2891-2903.

Carbon and Nutrient Flow Through Multiple Trophic Levels in a Co2-Enriched Southern Pine Forest Community - (Other)

Rogers, H., Davis, M., Pritchard, S., Schlesinger, W., Runion ,B., Prior, S., and Gjerstad, D. 2002. Carbon and Nutrient Flow through Multiple Trophic Levels in a CO2-Enriched Southern Pine Forest Community. Southeastern Regional Center, National Institute for Global Environmental Change, Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2001. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 10 pp.

Effect of Implement on Soil Co2 Efflux: Fall Vs Spring Tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Raper, R.L., Runion, G.B. 2004. Effect of implement on soil co2 efflux: fall vs spring tillage. Transactions of the ASAE. 47(2): 367-373

Elevated Atmospheric Co2 Effect on N Fertilization in Grain Sorghum and Soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A., Rogers Jr, H.H., Runion, G.B. 2004. Elevated atmospheric co2 effect on n fertilization in grain sorghum and soybean. Field Crops Research. 88(1):47-57.

Influence of Elevated Co2, Nitrogen, and Pinus Elliottii Genotypes on Performance of Red-Headed Pine Sawfly, Neodiprion Lecontei - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saxon, M.E., Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Stelzer, H.E., Rogers Jr, H.H., Dute, R.R. 2004. Influence of elevated co2, nitrogen, and pinus elliottii genotypes on performance of red-headed pine sawfly, neodiprion lecontei. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 34(5):1007-1017.

Hedgerow Pruning Effects on Alley Cropped Maize: Light Interception, Water Relations, and Yield - (Abstract)

Kang, H., Shannon, D., Arriaga, F.J., Prior, S.A. 2004. Hedgerow pruning effects on alley cropped maize: light interception, water relations, and yield. p 186. In Working Together for Sustainable Land-Use Systems, Book of Abstracts of the 1st World Congress of Agroforestry. Orlando, FL, June 27-July 2.

Elevated Co2 Impacts on Microbial Activity and Soil Organic Matter in a Southeastern U.S. Soil - (Abstract)

STOTT, D.E., ROGERS JR, H.H., PRIOR, S.A. ELEVATED CO2 IMPACTS ON MICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND SOIL ORGANIC MATTER IN A SOUTHEASTERN U.S. SOIL. CD-ROM. DENVER, CO: AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY PROCEEDINGS. 2003.

Impact of the Return to Cultivation on C Sequestration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torbert H. A., S.A. Prior, G.B. Runion. 2004. Impact of the return to cultivation on C sequestration. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 59(1):1-8.

Elevated Atmospheric Co2 in Agroecosystems: Residue Decomposition in the Field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Runion, G.B., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2004. Elevated atmospheric co2 in agroecosystems: residue decomposition in the field. Environmental Management. 33(1):s344-s354

Nitrogen and Carbon Cycling in a Model Longleaf Pine Community As Affected by Elevated Atmospheric Co2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., Rogers Jr, H.H. 2004. Nitrogen and carbon cycling in a model longleaf pine community as affected by elevated atmospheric co2. Environmental Management. 33(1):S132-s138

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Biomass Production and C Sequestration: Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert, H.A., Rogers, H.H., and Reeves, D.W. 2003. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on biomass production and C sequestration: Conventional and conservation cropping systems. In: Soil Management for Sustainability, International Soil Tillage Research Organization, 16th Triennial Conference Book of Abstracts, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, July 14-18. p. 943-948.

Impact of Land Use Management Decisions on C Sequestration - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Torbert, H.A., Prior, S.A., and Runion, G.B. 2003. Impact of land use management decisions on C sequestration. In: Soil Management for Sustainability, International Soil Tillage Research Organization, 16th Triennial Conference Book of Abstracts, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, July 14-18. p. 1253-1258.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Soil Carbon in Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert,H.A., Rogers, H.H., and Reeves D.W. 2003. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on soil carbon in conventional and conservation cropping systems. [abstract] In: Agronomy Abstracts, ASA, Madison, Wisconsin. CD-ROM.

Land Use Management Decisions Impact on C Sequestration - (Abstract)

Torbert, H.A., Prior, S.A., and Runion, G.B. 2003. Land use management decisions impact on C sequestration. In Agronomy Abstracts, ASA, Madison, WI [CD-ROM computer file].

Non-Destructive Determination of Soil Carbon in Large Fields - (Abstract)

Wielopolski, L.,Rogers, H.H., Torbert, H.A., Prior, S.A., Denton, H.P., and Tyler, D.D. 2003. Non-Destructive Determination of Soil Carbon in Large Fields. In Agronomy Abstracts, ASA, Madison, WI [CD-ROM computer file].

Global Change and Belowground Processes in Agricultural Systems. - (Abstract)

Rogers, H.H., Prior S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert, H.A.,and, Pritchard, S.G., Davis, M.A. 2003. Global change and belowground processes in agricultural systems. National Science Foundation, North American Carbon Program Joint PI Meeting (NACP '03). Arlington, Arlington, VA May 12-14.

Non-Destructive in Situ Soil Carbon Analysis: Principle & Results - (Abstract)

Wielopolski, L., Mitra, S., Hendrey, G. , Rogers, H., Torbert, A., and Prior, S. 2003. Non-destructive in situ soil carbon analysis: Principle and results. In Second National Conference on Carbon Sequestration: Developing and Validating the Technology Base to Reduce Carbon Intensity Program and Abstracts, Alexandria, VA, May 5-8.

Non-Destructive in Situ Soil Carbon Analysis: Principle and Results - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wielopolski, L., Mitra, S., Hendrey, G., Rogers Jr, H.H., Torbert III, H.A., Prior, S.A. 2003. Non-destructive in situ soil carbon analysis: principle and results. In Proceeding of the 2nd National Conference on Carbon Sequestration: Developing and Validating the Technology Base to Reduce Carbon Intensity. May 5-8, 2003, Alexandria, VA. 6 pp.

Carbon and Nutrient Flow Through Multiple Trophic Levels in a Co2-Enriched Southern Pine Forest Community - (Other)

Rogers Jr, H.H., Davis, M., Pritchard, S., Schlesinger, W., Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Gjerstad, D. 2003. Carbon and nutrient flow through multiple trophic levels in a co2-enriched southern pine forest community. Southeastern Regional Center, National Institute for Global Environmental Change, Annual Report for Fiscal year 2002. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 10 pp.

Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics of a Co2-Enriched Forest Ecosystem: Implications for Air, Water and Soil Quality - (Experiment Station)

Gjerstad, D.H., Runion ,G.B., Green, T.H., Prior, S.A., Rogers, H.H., and Torbert, H.A. 2003. Carbon and nitrogen dynamics of a carbon dioxide-enriched forest ecosystem: Implications for air, water and soil quality. Final Technical Report, Agricultural Experiment Station, Auburn University, AL. 2 pp.

Carbon Storage in Co2-Enriched Plant Systems: Belowground Processes - (Other)

Rogers, H.H., Pricthard, S.G., Davis, M.A., Prior, S.A., and Schlesinger, W.H. 2003. Carbon storage in CO2-enriched plant systems. Environmental Sciences Division: Summaries of Research in FY 2002. U.S. Department of Energy, Germantown, MD. 4pp.

Leaves and the Effects of Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels - (Other)

Prior, S.A., Pritchard, S.G., Runion, G.B. 2004. Leaves and the Effects of Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels. In: Goodman, R.M. (ed.). Encyclopedia of Plant and Crop Science. pp. 648-650. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Biomass Production and C Sequestration: Conventional and Conservation Cropping Systems - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert, H.A., Rogers, H.H., and Reeves, D.W. 2003. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on biomass production and C sequestration: Conventional and conservation cropping systems. p. 113. In Soil Management for Sustainability, International Soil Tillage Research Organization, 16th Triennial Conference Book of Abstracts, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, July 14-18.

Impact of Land Use Management Decisions on C Sequestration - (Abstract)

Torbert, H.A., Prior, S.A., and Runion, G.B. 2003. Impact of land use management decisions on C sequestration. p. 153. In Soil Management for Sustainability, International Soil Tillage Research Organization, 16th Triennial Conference Book of Abstracts, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, July 14-18.

Effects of Elevated Co2 on Soybean and Sorghum: Residue Decomposition in the Field - (Abstract)

Prior S.A., Torbert, H.A., Runion, G.B., and Rogers, H.H. 2002. Effects of elevated CO2 on soybean and sorghum: residue decomposition in the field. p. 186. In USDA Symposium on Natural Resource Management to Offset Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Program and Abstracts. Raleigh, NC, November 19-21.

Nitrogen and Carbon Cycling in a Model Longleaf Pine Community As Affected by Elevated Atmospheric Co2. - (Abstract)

Torbert, H.A., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., and Rogers, H.H. 2002. Nitrogen and carbon cycling in a model longleaf pine community as affected by elevated atmospheric CO2. p. 199. In USDA Symposium on Natural Resource Management to Offset Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Program and Abstracts. Raleigh, NC, November 19-21.

Elevated Atmospheric Co2 Increases Soil Respiration in a Model Regenerating Longleaf Pine Ecosystem - (Abstract)

Runion, G.B., Butnor, J.R., Prior, S.A., Mitchell, R.J., Pritchard, S.G., Davis, M.A., Rogers, H.H., and Johnsen, K.H. 2002. Elevated atmospheric CO2 increases soil respiration in a model regenerating longleaf pine ecosystem. 4th Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference: Longleaf Pine: A Southern Legacy Rising from the Ashes, Program and Abstracts. Pinehurst, NC, Nov. 17-20.

Climate Change and Herbivory: Interactions Between Longleaf Pine Sawfly (Pinus Palustris) and Red-Headed Pine (Neodiprion Lecontei) under Elevated Atmospheric Co2 - (Abstract)

Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., Rogers, H.H., Prior, S.A. Runion, and G.B.Gjerstad, D.H. 2002. Climate change and herbivory: Interactions between longleaf pine sawfly (Pinus palustris) and red-headed pine (Neodiprion lecontei) under elevated atmospheric CO2. p. 11. In 4th Longleaf Alliance Regional Conference: Longleaf Pine: A Southern Legacy Rising from the Ashes, Program and Abstracts. Pinehurst, NC, Nov. 17-20.

A Hydraulic Soil Coring System for Soil Carbon-Root Studies - (Abstract)

Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Erbach, D.C., and Torbert, H.A. 2002. A hydraulic soil coring system for soil carbon-root studies. In Agronomy Abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Effects of Elevated Atmospheric Co2 on Nitrogen and Carbon Cycling in a Model Longleaf Pine Community - (Abstract)

Torbert, H.A., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., and Rogers, H.H. 2002. Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 on nitrogen and carbon cycling in a model longleaf pine community. In Agronomy Abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA, Madison, WI.

Effects of Global Change on Southern Pine Forests: Response of a Regenerating Longleaf Pine Community to Atmospheric Co2 Enrichment - (Other)

Davis, M.A., Pritchard, S.G., Rogers, H.H., Mitchell, R.J., Runion ,G.B., Prior, S.A., Gjerstad, D.H., and Dute, R.R. 2002. Effects of Global Change on Southern Pine Forests: Response of a Regenerating Longleaf Pine Community to Atmospheric CO2 Enrichment. Final Technical Report, Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Contract No. R826259-1), U.S. EPA, Washington, DC. 103 pp.

Effects of Conventional Tillage and No-Tillage on Cotton Gas Exchange in Standard and Ultra-Narrow Row Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Prior, S.A., Reeves, D.W., Delaney, D.P., and Terra, J.F. 2002. Effects of conventional tillage and no-tillage on cotton gas exchange in standard and ultra-narrow row systems. In Santen, E. van (ed). Making conservation tillage conventional: Building a future on 25 years of Research, Proc. of 25th Southern Conservation Tillage Conference for Sustainable Agriculture. pp. 334-338. Special Report No.1. Alabama Agric. Expt. Stn., Auburn University, AL.

Microbial Responses to Wheel-Traffic in Conventional and No-Tillage Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Reeves, D.W., Rogers, H.H., Reicosky, D.C., and White, D.C. 2002. Microbial responses to wheel-traffic in conventional and no-tillage systems. In Santen, E. van (ed). Making conservation tillage conventional: Building a future on 25 years of Research, Proc. of 25th Southern Conservation Tillage Conference for Sustainable Agriculture. pp. 227-232. Special Report No.1. Alabama Agric. Expt. Stn., Auburn University, AL.

Responses of Southeastern Forest Species to Elevated Atmospheric Co2: Pathology and Related Biotic Interactions above and below the Ground - (Other)

Rogers, H.H., Runion, G.B., Mitchell, R.J., Prior, S.A., Amthor, J.S., and Wilson, M. 2000. Response of southeastern forest species to elevated atmospheric CO2: Pathology and related biotic interactions above and below the ground. Final Technical Report, Southeast Regional Center - National Institute for Global Environmental Change. Environmental Institute Publication Number 75. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 47 pp.

Responses of Southeastern Forest Species to Elevated Atmospheric Co2: Pathology and Related Biotic Interactions above and below the Ground - (Other)

Rogers, H.H., Runion, G.B., Mitchell, R.J., Prior, S.A., Amthor, J.S., and Wilson, M. 2000. Response of southeastern forest species to elevated atmospheric CO2: Pathology and related biotic interactions above and below the ground. Final Technical Report, Southeast Regional Center - National Institute for Global Environmental Change. Environmental Institute Publication Number 75. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, 47 pp.