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Alemu Mengistu
Research Plant Pathologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Cover crop and crop rotation effects on tissue and soil population dynamics of Macrophomina phaseolina and yield under no-till system. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Read, Q.D., Sykes, V., Kelly, H., Kharel, T., Bellaloui, N. 2024. Cover crop and crop rotation effects on tissue and soil population dynamics of Macrophomina phaseolina and yield under no-till system.. Plant Disease. 108:302-310. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0443-RE.
Drought, heat, and management interact to affect soil carbon and nitrogen losses in a temperate, humid climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lazicki, P.A., Lee, J., Mengistu, A., Jagadamma, S. 2023. Drought, heat, and management interact to affect soil carbon and nitrogen losses in a temperate, humid climate. Applied Soil Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2023.104947.
A broad genomic survey of Macrophomina spp. reveals host-genotype associations and evidence of on-going recombination - (Abstract Only)
Pennerman, K.K., Goldman, P.H., Dilla-Ermita, J., Ramos, G., Aviles, M., Borrero, C., Gomez, A., Neal, J., Chilvers, M., Ortizlondono, V., Stukenbrock, E.H., Goldman, G.H., Mengistu, A., Seijo, T., Perez, N., Broome, J., Ivors, K., Cole, G., Knapp, S., Mcfarlane, D., Mattner, S., Gambardella, M., Henry, P.M. 2023. A broad genomic survey of Macrophomina spp. reveals host-genotype associations and evidence of on-going recombination. International Congress of Plant Pathology, August 20-25, 2023, Lyon, France.
Seed yield, quality, and composition as influenced by the harvest-aid paraquat in soybean grown in Mississippi - (Abstract Only)
Bellaloui, N., Smith, J.R., Ray, J.D., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Fisher, D.K., Singh, G. 2023. Seed yield, quality, and composition as influenced by the harvest-aid paraquat in soybean grown in Mississippi. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences. 68:54-55.
Soybean seed sugars: A role in the mechanism of resistance to charcoal rot and potential use as biomarkers in selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Smith, J.R., Abbas, H.K., Accinelli, C., Shier, W.T. 2023. Soybean seed sugars: A role in the mechanism of resistance to charcoal rot and potential use as biomarkers in selection. Plants. 12:1-14. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12020392.
Registration of S16-11644C soybean cultivar with high-yielding performance and broad disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, J.G., Lee, D., Granja, M.O., Ali, M.L., Vieira, C.C., Lee, Y., Nascimento, E.D., Scaboo, A., Crisel, M., Smothers, S., Clubb, M., Selves, S., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Averitt, B., Bond, J.P., Meinhardt, C.G., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Smith, J.R., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Robbins, R.T., Moseley, D. 2023. Registration of S16-11644C soybean cultivar with high-yielding performance and broad disease resistance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 17:67-79. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20274.
Registration of ‘S17-2243C’: A non-genetically modified maturity group IV soybean cultivar with high yield and elevated oil concentration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Lee, D., Granja, M.D., Vieira, C., Lee, Y., Ali, L., Nascimento, E.D., Scaboo, A.L., Crisel, M.W., Smothers, S.W., Clubb, M.M., Selves, S.W., Nguyen, H.P., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Averitt, B., Bond, J., Meinhard, C.T., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Smith, J.R., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L., Robbins, R.T., Moseley, D. 2023. Registration of ‘S17-2243C’: A non-genetically modified maturity group IV soybean cultivar with high yield and elevated oil concentration. Journal of Plant Registrations. 17:318-328. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20276.
Registration of ‘S16-5503GT’ soybean cultivar with high yield, broad adaptation, and glyphosate tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Ali, M.L., Shannon, G., Vieira,C.C., Lee, Y.-C., Nascimento, E.F., Granja, M.O., Lee, D., Crisel, M., Smothers, S., Clubb, M., Selves, S., Scaboo, A., Usovsky, M., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Averitt, B., Bond, J., Meinhardt, C., Li,S., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Robbins, R.T., Mozzoni, L.A., Zhang, B., Smith, J.R., Moseley, D. 2023. Registration of ‘S16-5503GT’ soybean cultivar with high yield, broad adaptation, and glyphosate tolerance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 17:304-317. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20269.
Charcoal rot severity and soybean yield responses to planting date, irrigation, and genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Kelly, H.M., Read, Q.D., Ray, J.D., Bellaloui, N., Schumacher, L.A. 2023. Charcoal rot severity and soybean yield responses to planting date, irrigation, and genotypes. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-22-1329-RE.
Registration of conventional soybean germplasm JTN-5110 with resistance to nematodes and fungal pathogens - ()
Fritz, L.A., Arelli, P.R., Young, L.D., Mengistu, A., Gillen, A.M. 2022. Registration of conventional soybean germplasm JTN-5110 with resistance to nematodes and fungal pathogens. Journal of Plant Registrations. 17:189-201. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20254.
Predicting and interpreting cotton yield and its determinants under long-term conservation management practices using machine learning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhaliwal, J.K., Dinesha, P., Saha, D., Lee, J., Jagadamma, S., Schaeffer, S., Mengistu, A. 2022. Predicting and interpreting cotton yield and its determinants under long-term conservation management practices using machine learning. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2022.107107.
Responses of seed yield, quality, and composition to the harvest-aid paraquat in soybean grown in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Smith, J.R., Ray, J.D., Mengistu, A., Gillen, A.M., Fisher, D.K., Singh, G. 2022. Responses of seed yield, quality, and composition to the harvest-aid paraquat in soybean grown in Mississippi. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 5(2):e20262. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20262.
Registration of ‘S16-3747GT’: A high-yielding determinate maturity group V soybean cultivar with broad biotic and abiotic stressors tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, J.G., Vieira, C.C., Nascimento, E.F., Ali, M.L., Lee, D., Scaboo, A., Crisel, M., Smothers, S., Clubb, M., Selves, S., Nguyen, H., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C.G., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Gillen, A.M., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Robbins, R.T., Moseley, D. 2022. Registration of ‘S16-3747GT’: A high-yielding determinate maturity group V soybean cultivar with broad biotic and abiotic stressors tolerance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:550-563. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20222.
Registration of ‘S16-15170C’ soybean: A high-yielding indeterminant maturity group V cultivar with wide adaptability and multiple disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Lee, D., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C.G., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Robbins, R.T., Moseley, D. 2022. Registration of ‘S16-15170C’ soybean: A high-yielding indeterminant maturity group V cultivar with wide adaptability and multiple disease resistance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:316-328. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20220.
‘S16-7922C’: A semi-determinate maturity group IV conventional soybean cultivar with high yield and broad disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Lee, D., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Robbins, R.T., Moseley, D. 2022. ‘S16-7922C’: A semi-determinate maturity group IV conventional soybean cultivar with high yield and broad disease resistance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:300-315. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20211.
‘S16-14730C’: A high-yielding maturity group IV conventional soybean variety with indeterminate growth habit and multiple disease resistance adapted to the Mid-South - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Lee, D., Lord, N., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C.G., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Robbins, R.T. 2022. ‘S16-14730C’: A high-yielding maturity group IV conventional soybean variety with indeterminate growth habit and multiple disease resistance adapted to the Mid-South. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:287-299. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20208.
‘ShowMeSoy 4301’: High yielding soybean with multiple disease resistance and elevated oil content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Lee, D., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C.G., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Robbins, R.T. 2022. ‘ShowMeSoy 4301’: High yielding soybean with multiple disease resistance and elevated oil content. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:276-286. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20207.
Registration of ‘S16-5540GT’ soybean cultivar with high yield, resistance to multiple diseases, elevated protein content and wide adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Ali, L.M., Shannon, G., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Lee, D., Scaboo, A.M., Nguyen, H.T., Mitchum, M.G., Li, Z., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C.G., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Robbins, R.T., Mozzoni, L.A., Zhang, B., Smith, J.R., Buckley, B. 2022. Registration of ‘S16-5540GT’ soybean cultivar with high yield, resistance to multiple diseases, elevated protein content and wide adaptation. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:262-275. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20201.
The soybean high density Forrest by Williams 82 SNP-based genetic linkage map identifies QTL and candidate genes for seed isoflavones content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knizia, D., Yuan, J., Bellaloui, N., Vuong, T., Betts, F., Register, T., Williams, E., Lakhssasi, N., Nguyen, H., Meksem, K., Mengistu, A., Kassem, M.A. 2021. The soybean high density Forrest by Williams 82 SNP-based genetic linkage map identifies QTL and candidate genes for seed isoflavones content. Plants. 10:1-23. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10102029.
Effects of charcoal rot on soybean seed composition in soybean genotypes that differ in charcoal rot resistance under irrigated and non-irrigated conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Smith, J.R., Abbas, H.K., Accinelli, C., Shier, T.W. 2021. Effects of charcoal rot on soybean seed composition in soybean genotypes that differ in charcoal rot resistance under irrigated and non-irrigated conditions. Plants. 10(9):1801. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10091801.
Registration of ‘S13-10592C’: a soybean cultivar with resistance to multiple diseases and high oil content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Lee, D., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M.G., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C.G., Usovsky, M., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Robbins, R.T. 2022. Registration of ‘S13-10592C’: a soybean cultivar with resistance to multiple diseases and high oil content. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:252-261. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20182.
Registration of three soybean germplasms with novel cyst nematode resistance from PI 567516C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fritz, L.A., Arelli, P.R., Mengistu, A. 2021. Registration of three soybean germplasms with novel cyst nematode resistance from PI 567516C. Journal of Plant Registrations. 15:588-599. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20166 .
Registration of ‘S15-10434C’ soybean cultivar with high yield, resistance to multiple diseases and wide adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Ali, L.M., Shannon, G., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Lee, D., Scaboo, A.M., Nguyen, H.T., Mitchum, M.G., Li, Z., Bond, J.P., Meinhard, C.G., Li, S., Mengistu, A. 2022. Registration of ‘S15-10434C’ soybean cultivar with high yield, resistance to multiple diseases and wide adaptation. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:234-245. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20164.
Resistance to charcoal rot identified within soybean cyst nematode resistant accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N., Arelli, P.R. 2021. Resistance to charcoal rot identified within soybean cyst nematode resistant accessions. Plant Health Progress. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-01-21-0004-RS.
'S13-1955C': A high-yielding conventional soybean with high oil content, multiple disease resistance, and broad adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Lee, D., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M., Bond, J., Meinhardt, C.G., Klepadlo, M., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Robbins, R.T. 2021. 'S13-1955C': A high-yielding conventional soybean with high oil content, multiple disease resistance, and broad adaptation. Journal of Plant Registrations. 15:318-325. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20112.
Registration of ‘S13-3851C’ soybean as a high-yielding conventional cultivar with high oil content and broad disease resistance and adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Lee, D., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Mitchum, M., Bond, J.P., Meinhardt, C.G., Klepadlo, M., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Robbins, R.T. 2022. Registration of ‘S13-3851C’ soybean as a high-yielding conventional cultivar with high oil content and broad disease resistance and adaptation. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16:21-28. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20098.
Effects of harvest-aids on seed composition in soybean under midsouth USA conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K., Fisher, D.K., Mengistu, A. 2020. Effects of harvest-aids on seed composition in soybean under midsouth USA conditions. Plants. 9(8):1-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9081007.
Registration of ‘S13-2743C’ as a conventional soybean cultivar with high oil content, broad disease resistance, and high-yield potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, ., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C., Ali, L.M., Mitchum, M.G., Nguyen, H.T., Meinhardt, C.G., Klepadlo, M., Li, Z., Bond, J.P., Li, S., Smith, J.R., Gillen, A.M., Zhang, B., Mozzoni, L.A., Mengistu, A., Robbins, R.T. 2021. Registration of ‘S13-2743C’ as a conventional soybean cultivar with high oil content, broad disease resistance, and high-yield potential. Journal of Plant Registrations. 15:306-312. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20081.
Maize grain composition with additions of NPK briquette and organically enhanced N fertilizer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Liu, S., Yin, X., Bellaloui, N., Winings, J.H., Agyin-Birikorang, S., Singh, U., Sanabria, J., Mengistu, A. 2020. Maize grain composition with additions of NPK briquette and organically enhanced N fertilizer. Agronomy. 10(6):1-10. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10060852.
Registration of ‘S14-15138GT’ soybean as a high-yielding RR1/STS cultivar with broad disease resistance and adaptation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Vieira, C.C., Ali, L.M., Selves, S.W., Lee, D.H., Scaboo, A.M., Klepadlo, M., Nguyen, H.T., Mitchum, M.G., Meinhardt, C.G., Bond, J.P., Robbins, R.T., Li, S., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A. 2020. Registration of ‘S14-15138GT’ soybean as a high-yielding RR1/STS cultivar with broad disease resistance and adaptation. Journal of Plant Registrations. 14:311-317. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20054.
Influences of agricultural practices, environment, and cultivar differences on soybean seed protein, oil, sugars, and amino acids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., McClure, A.M., Mengistu, A., Abbas, H.K. 2020. Influences of agricultural practices, environment, and cultivar differences on soybean seed protein, oil, sugars, and amino acids. Plants. 9(3),378. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9030378.
Registration of ‘S14-9017GT’ soybean cultivar with high yield, resistance to multiple diseases, and high seed oil content Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Ali, L.M., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Mitchum, M.G., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Bond, J.P., Meinhardt, C.G., Klepadlo, M., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Robbins, R.T. 2020. Registration of ‘S14-9017GT’ soybean cultivar with high-yield, resistance to multiple diseases and high seed oil content. Journal of Plant Registrations. 14:347-356. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20011.
Pathotype grouping of Cercospora sojina isolates on soybean and their sensitivity to QoI fungicides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D., Kelly, H.M., Lin, B., Yu, H., Smith, J.R., Arelli, P.R., Bellaloui, N. 2019. Pathotype grouping of Cercospora sojina isolates on soybean and their sensitivity to QoI fungicides. Plant Disease. 104:373-380. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-19-0368-RE.
Registration of ‘S14-15146GT’ soybean as a high-yielding RR1 cultivar with high oil content and broad disease resistance and adaptation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, P., Shannon, G., Scaboo, A.M., Crisel, M., Smothers, S.L., Clubb, M.W., Selves, S.W., Vieira, C.C., Ali, L.M., Nguyen, H.T., Li, Z., Bond, J.P., Meinhardt, C.G., Klepadlo, M., Li, S., Mengistu, A., Robbins, R.T. 2020. Registration of ‘S14-15146GT’ soybean as a high-yielding RR1 cultivar with high oil content and broad disease resistance and adaptation. Journal of Plant Registrations. 14(1):35-42. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20018.
Soybean seed isoflavone respond differentially to phosphorus applications in low and high phosphorus soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Wang, X., Yin, X., Bellaloui, N., McClure, M., Mengistu, A. 2019. Soybean seed isoflavone respond differentially to phosphorus applications in low and high phosphorus soils. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 113(3):217-230. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-019-09982-3.
Registration of high-yielding exotically-derived soybean germplasm line LG03-4561-14 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, J.R., Gillen, A.M., Nelson, R.L., Bruns, H.A., Mengistu, A., Li, S., Bellaloui, N. 2019. Registration of high-yielding exotically-derived soybean germplasm line LG03-4561-14. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:237-244. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2018.09.0061crg.
Effect of increased nitrogen application rates and environment on protein, oil, fatty acids, and minerals in sesame (Sesamum indicum) seed grown under Mississippi Delta conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Abbas, H.K., Ebelhar, W.M., Mengistu, A., Mulvaney, M.J., Accinelli, C., Shier, T.W. 2018. Effect of increased nitrogen application rates and environment on protein, oil, fatty acids, and minerals in sesame (Sesamum indicum) seed grown under Mississippi Delta conditions. Food and Nutrition Sciences. 9:1112-1135. https://doi.org/10.4236/fns.2018.99081.
Genotypic differences in yield loss of irrigated soybean attributable to charcoal rot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, J.R., Ray, J.D., Mengistu, A. 2018. Genotypic differences in yield loss of irrigated soybean attributable to charcoal rot. Journal of Crop Improvement. 32(6):781-800. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2018.1516262.
Quantifying the effects of fungicides and tillage on Cercospora sojina severity and yield of soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Kelly, H., Bellaloui, N., Arelli, P.R., Lin, B. 2018. Quantifying the effects of fungicides and tillage on Cercospora sojina severity and yield of soybean. Plant Health Progress. 19:226-232. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-04-18-0017-RS.
Registration of soybean germplasm line DB0638-70 with high yield potential and diverse genetic background Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Arelli, P.R., Stetina, S.R., Bellaloui, N. 2018. Registration of soybean germplasm line DB0638-70 with high yield potential and diverse genetic background. Journal of Plant Registrations. 13:96-102. https://doi.org/10.3198/jpr2018.03.0016crg.
Disease incidence of charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) on soybean in north-western Argentina and genetic characteristics of the pathogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reznikov, L.S., Vellicce, G.R., Mengistu, A., Arias De Ares, R.S., Gonzalez, V., De Lisi, V., Garcia, M.G., Rocha, C., Pardo, M., Castagnaro, A.P., Ploper, D. 2018. Disease incidence of charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) on soybean in north-western Argentina and genetic characteristics of the pathogen. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 40(3):423-433. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2018.1484390.
Effect of charcoal rot on selected putative drought resistant soybean genotypes and yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Smith, J.R., Arelli, P.R., Bellaloui, N., Chen, P., Shannon, G., Boykin, D.L., Ray, J.D. 2017. Effect of charcoal rot on selected putative drought resistant soybean genotypes and yield. Crop Protection Journal. 105:90-101.
Genetic architecture of charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) resistance in soybean revealed using a diverse panel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coser, S., Reddy, C., Zhang, J., Mueller, D., Mengistu, A., Wise, A., Allen, T., Singh, A., Singh, A. 2017. Genetic architecture of charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) resistance in soybean revealed using a diverse panel. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01626.
Seed nutrition and quality, seed coat boron and lignin are influenced by delayed harvest in exotically-derived soybean breeding lines under high heat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A. 2017. Seed nutrition and quality, seed coat boron and lignin are influenced by delayed harvest in exotically-derived soybean breeding lines under high heat. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:1-16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01563.
Soybean Pl 494182: A new source of more durable resistance to nematode populations - (Proceedings)
Coupling Spore Traps and Quantitative PCR Assays for Detection of Cercospora sojina, the Causal Agent of Soybean Frogeye Leaf Spot - (Abstract Only)
Lines Developed from New Genetic Source PI 567516C Provide Broader Resistance to Heterodera glycines and Potential for Sustainable Soybean Production - (Abstract Only)
Population structure and the rapid increase of QoI fungicide resistance in frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora sojina) from Tennessee - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shrestha, S., Cochran, A., Mengistu, A., Lamour, K., Castro-Rocha, A., Young-Kelly, H. 2017. Population structure and the rapid increase of QoI fungicide resistance in frogeye leaf spot (Cercospora sojina) from Tennessee. PLoS One. 12(5):e0177220. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0177220.
Evaluation of Soybean Breeding Lines for Seed Germination and Composition under High Heat and Dryland Production in the Midsouthern USA - (Abstract Only)
Bellaloui, N., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D., Gillen, A.M. 2017. Evaluation of Soybean Breeding Lines for Seed Germination and Composition under High Heat and Dryland Production in the Midsouthern USA. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting. 18.
Coupling Spore Traps and Quantitative PCR Assays for Detection of Cercospora sojina, the Causal Agent of Soybean Frogeye Leaf Spot - (Abstract Only)
Effects of Soil and Row-Spacing on Seed Chemical Composition and Mineral Nutrition in Soybean in the Midsouth USA - (Abstract Only)
Bellaloui, N., Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A., Fisher, D.K., Reddy, K.N. 2017. Effects of Soil and Row-Spacing on Seed Chemical Composition and Mineral Nutrition in Soybean in the Midsouth USA. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2-3.
Evaluation of exotically-derived soybean breeding lines for seed yield, germination, damage, and composition under dryland production in the midsouthern USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D., Gillen, A.M. 2017. Evaluation of exotically-derived soybean breeding lines for seed yield, germination, damage, and composition under dryland production in the midsouthern USA. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8(176):1-20. doi:10.3389/fpls.2017.00176.
Effects of drought and elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide on seed nutrition and 15N and 13C natural abundance isotopes in soybean under controlled environments - ()
Bellaloui, N., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A., Kassem, M.A. 2017. Effects of drought and elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide on seed nutrition and 15N and 13C natural abundance isotopes in soybean under controlled environments. Intech. 10:133-152.
Registration of conventional soybean germplasm JTN-4307 with resistance to nematodes and fungal diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arelli, P.R., Shannon, G., Mengistu, A., Gillen, A.M., Fritz, L.A. 2017. Registration of conventional soybean germplasm JTN-4307 with resistance to nematodes and fungal diseases. Journal of Plant Registrations. 11(2):192-199.
Advancing our understanding of charcoal rot in soybeans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romero Luna, M., Mueller, D., Mengistu, A., Singh, A.K., Hartman, G.L., Alane, K. 2017. Advancing our understanding of charcoal rot in soybeans. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 8(1):1-8. doi:10.1093/jipm/pmw020.
Grain chemical composition as affected by genetic backgrounds and toxigenic Aspergillus flavus inoculation in corn hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Abbas, H.K., Bruns, H.A., Mengistu, A. 2016. Grain chemical composition as affected by genetic backgrounds and toxigenic Aspergillus flavus inoculation in corn hybrids. Atlas Journal of Plant Biology. 66-76. doi:10.5147/ajpb.2016.0158.
Phosphorus fertilization differentially influences fatty acids, protein and oil in soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yin, X., Bellaloui, N., McClure, A.M., Tyler, D.D., Mengistu, A. 2016. Phosphorus fertilization differentially influences fatty acids, protein and oil in soybean. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 7:1975-1992.
Effects of drought and elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide on seed nutrition and 15N and 13C natural abundance isotopes in soybean cultivars under controlled environments - (Abstract Only)
Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide and temperature affect seed composition, mineral nutrition, and 15N and 13C dynamics in soybean genotypes under controlled environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Hu, Y., Mengistu, A., Abbas, H.K., Kassem, A.M., Tigabu, M. 2016. Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide and temperature affect seed composition, mineral nutrition, and 15N and 13C dynamics in soybean genotypes under controlled environments. Atlas Journal of Plant Biology. 56-65. https://doi.org/10.5147/ajpb.v0i0.114.
Competition studies of QoI resistant and sensitive Cercospora sojina isolates the causal agent of frogeye leaf spot - (Abstract Only)
Population structure of Cercospora sojina collected from different soybean culitvars in Milan and Jackson Tennessee - (Abstract Only)
Fitness and competition studies of QoI resistant and sensitive Cercospora sojina isolates, the causal agent of frogeye leaf spot - (Abstract Only)
Registration of DT99-16864 soybean germplasm line with moderate resistance to charcoal rot [Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid] - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Smith, J.R., Paris, R.L. 2016. Registration of DT99-16864 soybean germplasm line with moderate resistance to charcoal rot [Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi) Goid]. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:309-315. doi:10.3198/jpr2016.01.0002crg.
Potassium and phosphorus have no effects on severity of charcoal rot of soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Yin, X., Bellaloui, N., Mcclure, A., Tyler, D.D., Reddy, K.N. 2016. Potassium and phosphorus have no effects on severity of charcoal rot of soybean. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 38:174-182. doi:10.1080/07060661.2016.1168869.
Phenotypic characterization of Cercospora sojina isolates collected from wide geographical areas - (Abstract Only)
Registration of soybean germplasm line DB04-10836 with high yield potential and resistance to soybean cyst nematode - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillen, A.M., Paris, R.L., Arelli, P.R., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A. 2016. Registration of soybean germplasm line DB04-10836 with high yield potential and resistance to soybean cyst nematode. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:62-68.
Potassium and Phosphorus effects on disease severity of charcoal rot of soybean - (Abstract Only)
Mengistu, A., Yin, X., Bellaloui, N., Mcclure, A., Tyler, D.D., Reddy, K.N. 2015. Potassium and Phosphorus effects on disease severity of charcoal rot of soybean. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 2015 APS Presentation Abstract 299-P.
New soybean accessions identified with resistance to Heterodera glycines populations - (Abstract Only)
Arelli, P.R., Mengistu, A., Nelson, R.L., Cianzio, S.R., Vuong, T., Li, Z. 2015. New soybean accessions identified with resistance to Heterodera glycines populations. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Page 207.
Profitability and risk analysis of soybean planting date by maturity group - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyer, C., Stefanini, M., Larson, J., Smith, A., Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N. 2015. Profitability and risk analysis of soybean planting date by maturity group. Agronomy Journal. Vol 107 Issue 6 P.2253-2262.
Effects of row-type, row-spacing, seeding rate, soil-type, and cultivar differences on soybean seed nutrition under US Mississippi Delta conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A., Fisher, D.K., Reddy, K.N. 2015. Effects of row-type, row-spacing, seeding rate, soil-type, and cultivar differences on soybean seed nutrition under US Mississippi Delta conditions. PLoS One. 10(6):e0129913. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0129913.
Genetic mapping of QTLs associated with seed macronutrients accumulation in 'MD96-5722' by 'Spencer' recombinant inbred lines of soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Khandaker, L., Akond, M., Kantarzi, S.K., Meksem, K., Mengistu, A., Kassem, M.A. 2015. Genetic mapping of QTLs associated with seed macronutrients accumulation in 'MD96-5722' by 'Spencer' recombinant inbred lines of soybean. Atlas Journal of Plant Biology. 3(2):224-235.
Identification of QTLs underlying seed micronutrients accumulation in 'MD96-5722' by 'Spencer' recombinant inbred lines of soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Khandaker, L., Akond, M., Kantarzi, S.K., Meksem, K., Kassem, M.A., Mengistu, A. 2015. Identification of QTLs underlying seed micronutrients accumulation in 'MD96-5722' by 'Spencer' recombinant inbred lines of soybean. Atlas Journal of Plant Biology. 1(3):39-49.
Agricultural practices altered soybean seed protein, oil, fattyacids,sugars, and minerals in the Midsouth USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Bruns, H.A., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A., Fisher, D.K., Reddy, K.N. 2015. Agricultural practices altered soybean seed protein, oil, fattyacids,sugars, and minerals in the Midsouth USA. Frontiers in Plant Science. 6(31):1-14.
New soybean accessions evaluated for reaction to Heterodera glycines populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arelli, P.R., Mengistu, A., Nelson, R.L., Cianzio, S.R., Vuong, T. 2015. New soybean accessions evaluated for reaction to Heterodera glycines populations. Crop Science. 55:1236-1242.
Effects of boron nutrition and water stress on nitrogen fixation, seed d15N and d13C daynamics, and seed composition in soybean cultivars differing in maturities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A. 2014. Effects of boron nutrition and water stress on nitrogen fixation, seed d15N and d13C daynamics, and seed composition in soybean cultivars differing in maturities. The Scientific World. 2015(407872):1-11.
Mid-South Soybean Yield and Net Returns as Affected by Plant Population and Row Spacing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thompson, N., Larsen, J., Roberts, R., Lambert, D., Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N., Walker, E. 2015. Mid-South Soybean Yield and Net Returns as Affected by Plant Population and Row Spacing. Agronomy Journal. 107, 3: 979-989.
Relationships between microsclerotia content and hyperspectral reflectance data in soybean tissue infected by Macrophomina phaseolina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fletcher, R.S., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D. 2014. Relationships between microsclerotia content and hyperspectral reflectance data in soybean tissue infected by Macrophomina phaseolina. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 5:3737-3744.
Effects of Tillage, Cultivar and Fungicide on Phomopsis Longicolla and Cercospora Kukuchii in Soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Kelly, H.M., Arelli, P.R., Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N. 2015. Effects of Tillage, Cultivar and Fungicide on Phomopsis Longicolla and Cercospora Kukuchii in Soybean. Crop Protection. 72, 175-181.
Effect of tillage, cultivar and fungicide on Phomopsis longicolla and Cercospora kukuchii in soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N., Arelli, P.R., Young, H., Reddy, K.N. 2015. Effect of tillage, cultivar and fungicide on Phomopsis longicolla and Cercospora kukuchii in soybean. Crop Protection Journal. 72:175-181.
Newly developed conventional soybean JTN-5110 has resistance to multiple pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Arelli, P.R., Young, L.D., Mengistu, A., Gillen, A.M., Fritz, L.A. 2014. Newly developed conventional soybean JTN-5110 has resistance to multiple pathogens. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Page 99.
Resistance mechanisms to toxin-mediated charcoal rot infection in maturity group III soybean: role of seed phenol lignin soflavones sugars and seed minerals in charcoal rot resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Zobiole, L.H., Abbas, H.K., Kassem, A. 2014. Resistance mechanisms to toxin-mediated charcoal rot infection in maturity group III soybean: role of seed phenol lignin soflavones sugars and seed minerals in charcoal rot resistance. Food and Nutrition Sciences. 5:1843-1859.
Pathogenicity of diaporthe spp. isolates recovered from soybean (glycine max) seeds in Paraguay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Castlebury, L.A., Morel, W., Ray, J.D., Smith, J.R. 2014. Pathogenicity of diaporthe spp. isolates recovered from soybean (glycine max) seeds in Paraguay. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 36:470-474.
Registration of JTN-5203 soybean germplasm with resistance to multiple cyst nematode populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arelli, P.R., Pantalone, V.R., Allen, F.L., Mengistu, A., Fritz, L.A. 2015. Registration of JTN-5203 soybean germplasm with resistance to multiple cyst nematode populations. Journal of Plant Registrations. 9:108-114.
Field evaluation of soybean lines from a new source of resistance to Cercospora kikuchii, 2013 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A. 2014. Field evaluation of soybean lines from a new source of resistance to Cercospora kikuchii, 2013. Plant Disease Management Reports. 8:FC275.
Field evaluation of soybean lines from a new souorce of resistance to Phomopsis seed decay, 2013 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N. 2014. Field evaluation of soybean lines from a new souorce of resistance to Phomopsis seed decay, 2013. Plant Disease Management Reports. 8:FC276.
Tillage, Fungicide, and Cultivar Effects on Frogeye Leaf Spot Severity and Yield in Soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Kelly, H.M., Bellaloui, N., Arelli, P.R., Reddy, K.N., Wrather, A.J. 2014. Tillage, Fungicide, and Cultivar Effects on Frogeye Leaf Spot Severity and Yield in Soybean. Plant Disease. 98(11):1476-1484.
Soybean seed protein oil fatty acids sugars and minerals as affected by seeding rates and row spacing in the Midsouth USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Walker, E.R., Young, L.D. 2014. Soybean seed protein oil fatty acids sugars and minerals as affected by seeding rates and row spacing in the Midsouth USA. Crop Science. 54:1782-1795.
Responses of nitrogen metabolism and seed nutrition to drought stress in soybean genotypes differing in slow-wilting phenotype - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Kebede, H.A., Fisher, D.K., Smith, J.R., Reddy, K.N. 2013. Responses of nitrogen metabolism and seed nutrition to drought stress in soybean genotypes differing in slow-wilting phenotype. Frontiers in Plant Physiology. 4:498.
Maturity effects on colony-forming units of Macrophomina phaseolina infection as measured using near-isogenic lines of soybeans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D., Smith, J.R., Boykin, D.L. 2014. Maturity effects on colony-forming units of Macrophomina phaseolina infection as measured using near-isogenic lines of soybeans. Journal of Crop Improvement. 28:38-56.
Drought and heat stress effects on soybean fatty acid composition and oil stability - ()
Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Mengistu, A. 2015. Drought and heat stress effects on soybean fatty acid composition and oil stability. Book Chapter. 45:377-380.
Role of boron nutrient in nodules growth and nitrogen fixation rates in soybean genotypes under water stress conditions - ()
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Kassem, A., Abel, C.A., Zobiole, L.H. 2014. Role of boron nutrient in nodules growth and nitrogen fixation rates in soybean genotypes under water stress conditions. Intech . 237-258.
Effects of glyphosate on Macrophomina phaseolina in vitro and its effects on disease severity of soybean in the field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Reddy, K.N., Bellaloui, N., Walker, E.R., Kelly, H.M. 2013. Effects of glyphosate on Macrophomina phaseolina in vitro and its effects on disease severity of soybean in the field. Crop Protection Journal. 54:23-28.
Field evaluations of soybean lines from a new source of resistance to Phomopsis seed decay, 2012 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N. 2013. Field evaluations of soybean lines from a new source of resistance to Phomopsis seed decay, 2012. Plant Disease Management Reports. 7:FC126.
Effects of genetics and environment on fatty acid stability in soybean seed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Kassem, A. 2013. Effects of genetics and environment on fatty acid stability in soybean seed. Food and Nutrition Sciences. 4:165-175.
Effects of foliar boron application on seed composition, cell wall boron, and seed delta 15N and delta 13C isotopes in soybean are influenced by water stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Hu, Y., Mengistu, A., Kassem, A., Abel, C.A. 2013. Effects of foliar boron application on seed composition, cell wall boron, and seed delta 15N and delta 13C isotopes in soybean are influenced by water stress. Frontiers in Plant Nutrion. 4:1-12.
Soybean seed protein, oil, fatty acids, and isoflavones altered by potassium fertilizer rates in the midsouth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Yin, X., Mengistu, A., Mcclure, A.M., Tyler, D.D., Reddy, K.N. 2013. Soybean seed protein, oil, fatty acids, and isoflavones altered by potassium fertilizer rates in the midsouth. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 4(5):976-988.
New soybean accessions evaluated for reaction to Heterodera glycines populations - (Abstract Only)
Identification of soybean accessions resistant to macrophomina phaseolina by field screening and laboratory validation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Bond, J., Nelson, R.L., Rupe, J., Shannon, G., Arelli, P.R., Wrather, A. 2013. Identification of soybean accessions resistant to macrophomina phaseolina by field screening and laboratory validation. Online. Plant Health Progress. 10.1094/PHP-2013-0318-01-RS.
Effects of maturity and phomopsis on germination and vigor of soybean seed of near isogenic lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillen, A.M., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N. 2012. Effects of maturity and phomopsis on germination and vigor of soybean seed of near isogenic lines. Crop Science. 52(6):2757-2766.
Irrigation management: effects of soybean diseases on seed composition in genotypes differing in their disease resistance under irrigated and nonirrigated conditions - ()
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Fisher, D.K., Zobiole, L.H., Abbas, H.K. 2012. Irrigation management: effects of soybean diseases on seed composition in genotypes differing in their disease resistance under irrigated and nonirrigated conditions. Nova Hedwigia. 1:1-42.
Resistance to toxin-mediated fungal infection: role of lignins, isoflavones, other seed phenolics, sugars and boron in the mechanism of resistance to charcoal rot disease in soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Zobiole, L.H., Shier, W.T. 2012. Resistance to toxin-mediated fungal infection: role of lignins, isoflavones, other seed phenolics, sugars and boron in the mechanism of resistance to charcoal rot disease in soybean. Toxin Reviews. 31(1-2):16-26.
Resistance to Frogeye Leaf Spot in selected soybean accessions in MG I through MG VI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Bond, J., Mian, R.M., Nelson, R.L., Shannon, G., Wrather, A. 2012. Resistance to Frogeye Leaf Spot in selected soybean accessions in MG I through MG VI. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2012-0521-02-RS.
Microsatellite markers in plant pathogenic fungi - (Abstract Only)
Arias, R.S., Ray, J.D., Mengistu, A., Glynn, N.C., Scheffler, B.E. 2012. Microsatellite markers in plant pathogenic fungi. Meeting Proceedings.
Phomopsis seed infection and time of harvest effects on seed phenol, ligin, and isoflavones in maturity V soybean genotypes differing in phomopsis resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Zobiole, L.H. 2012. Phomopsis seed infection and time of harvest effects on seed phenol, ligin, and isoflavones in maturity V soybean genotypes differing in phomopsis resistance. Journal of Crop Improvement. 26:693-710.
Evaluation of soybean genotypes for resistance to three seed borne diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soybean seed composition as affected by drought and Phomopsis in phomopsis susceptible and resistant genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Fisher, D.K., Abel, C.A. 2012. Soybean seed composition as affected by drought and Phomopsis in phomopsis susceptible and resistant genotypes. Journal of Crop Improvement. 26:428-453.
Effect of shade on seed protein oil fatty acids and minerals in soybean lines varying in seed germinability in the Early Soybean Production System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Smith, J.R., Gillen, A.M., Fisher, D.K., Mengistu, A. 2012. Effect of shade on seed protein oil fatty acids and minerals in soybean lines varying in seed germinability in the Early Soybean Production System. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 3:84-95.
Soybean seed protein oil and fatty acids are altered by S and N fertilizers under irrigated and non irrigated environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Ebelhar, M.W., Gillen, A.M., Fisher, D.K., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A., Reddy, K.N., Paris, R.L. 2011. Soybean seed protein oil and fatty acids are altered by S and N fertilizers under irrigated and non irrigated environments. Agricultural Sciences. 2:465-476.
Influence of planting date on seed protein oil sugars minerals and nitrogen metabolism in soybean under irrigated and non-irrigated enviroments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Gillen, A.M., Fisher, D.K., Mengistu, A. 2011. Influence of planting date on seed protein oil sugars minerals and nitrogen metabolism in soybean under irrigated and non-irrigated enviroments. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 2:702-715.
Evaluation of soybean genotypes for resistance to charcoal rot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soybean seed protein oil and fatty acids as influenced by S and S+N fertilizers under irrigated or non-irrigated environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seasonal progress of charcoal rot and its impact on soybean productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D., Bellaloui, N., Smith, J.R. 2011. Seasonal progress of charcoal rot and its impact on soybean productivity. Plant Disease. 95:1159-1166.
Increases in snap bean and soybean seedling diseases associated with a chloride salt and changes in the micro-partitioning of tap root calcium - (Abstract Only)
Canaday, C.C., Donald, P.A., Mengistu, A. 2011. Increases in snap bean and soybean seedling diseases associated with a chloride salt and changes in the micro-partitioning of tap root calcium. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 101:S26.
Identification of soybean accessions resistant to Cercospora sojina by field screening, molecular markers and phenotyping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Bond, J., Mian, R.M., Nelson, R.L., Shannon, G., Wrather, A. 2011. Identification of soybean accessions resistant to Cercospora sojina by field screening, molecular markers and phenotyping. Plant Disease. 51:1101-1109.
Discriminating microsatellites from Macrophomina phaseolina and their potential association to biological functions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Ray, J.D., Mengistu, A., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Discriminating microsatellites from Macrophomina phaseolina and their potential association to biological functions. Plant Pathology. 60(4):709-718 DOI:10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02421.x.
Soybean seed protein oil fatty acids and mineral composition as influenced by soybean-corn rotation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Bruns, H.A., Gillen, A.M., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Mengistu, A., Paris, R.L. 2010. Soybean seed protein oil fatty acids and mineral composition as influenced by soybean-corn rotation. Journal of Agricultural Science. 1(3):102-109.
Soybean seed compostion and quality: interactions of enviroment genotype and management practices - ()
Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Bruns, H.A., Gillen, A.M., Mengistu, A., Zobiole, L.H., Fisher, D.K., Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Kremer, R.J. 2011. Soybean seed compostion and quality: interactions of enviroment genotype and management practices. Nova Hedwigia. 1:1-42.
First Report of Charcoal Rot of Sunflower in Minnesota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gulya, T.J., Mengistu, A., Kinzer, K., Balbyshev, N., Markell, S. 2010. First Report of Charcoal Rot of Sunflower in Minnesota, USA. Plant Health Progress. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/php/brief/2010/charcoal/
Evaluation of selected soybean genotypes against Phomopsis longicolla under irrigated harvest times - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Smith, J.R., Bellaloui, N., Paris, R.L., Wrather, A. 2010. Evaluation of selected soybean genotypes against Phomopsis longicolla under irrigated harvest times. Crop Science. 50:2055-2064.
Plant population and row spacing effects on maturity group III soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, E.R., Mengistu, A., Bellaloui, N., Koger III, C.H., Roberts, R.K., Larson, J.A. 2010. Plant population and row spacing effects on maturity group III soybean. Agronomy Journal. 102(3):821-826.
Soybean seed composition is influenced by with-in field variability in soil nutrients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Hanks, J.E., Fisher, D.K., Mengistu, A. 2009. Soybean seed composition is influenced by with-in field variability in soil nutrients. Crop Management. doi:10.1094/CM-2009-1203-01-RS.
Effects of soybean-corn rotation on seed composition in soybean - (Abstract Only)
Seasonal Progress of Phomopsis longicolla on Soybean Plant Parts and its Relationship to Seed Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Boykin, D.L., Castlebury, L.A., Smith, J.R., Ray, J.D., Bellaloui, N. 2009. Seasonal Progress of Phomopsis longicolla on Soybean Plant Parts and its Relationship to Seed Quality. Plant Disease. 93:408-411.
Identification of Soybean Genotypes Resistant to Cercospora sojina by Field Screening and Molecular Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mian, R.M., Bond, J., Joobeur, T., Mengistu, A., Weibold, W., Grover, S., Wrather, A. 2009. Identification of Soybean Genotypes Resistant to Cercospora sojina by Field Screening and Molecular Markers. Plant Disease. 93:408-411.
Propagule Densities of Macrophomina phaseolina in Soybean Tissue and Soil Under Mississippi Conservation Management System - (Abstract Only)
Mengistu, A., Reddy, K.N., Zablotowicz, R.M. 2009. Propagule Densities of Macrophomina phaseolina in Soybean Tissue and Soil Under Mississippi Conservation Management System. American Phytopathology Society. doi:10.1094/PHP-2009-0130-01RS
Cover crops tillage and glyphosate effects on chemical and biological properties of a Lower Mississippi Delta soil and soybean yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zablotowicz, R.M., Reddy, K.N., Weaver, M.A., Mengistu, A., Krutz, L.J., Gordon, R.E., Bellaloui, N. 2010. Cover crops tillage and glyphosate effects on chemical and biological properties of a Lower Mississippi Delta soil and soybean yield. Environmental Research. 4:227-251.
Cover Crops, Tillage, and Glyphosate Effects on Chemical and Biological Properties of a Lower Mississippi Delta Soil and Soybean Yield - ()
Zablotowicz, R.M., Reddy, K.N., Weaver, M.A., Mengistu, A., Krutz, L.J., Gordon, R.E., Bellaloui, N. 2009. Cover Crops, Tillage, and Glyphosate Effects on Chemical and Biological Properties of a Lower Mississippi Delta Soil and Soybean Yield. In: Tomas H. Latos, ed. Cover Crops and Crop Yields, Nova Publishers, Inc., Huntington, NY, pp. 265-289.
Soybean Seed Composition in Cultivars Differing in Resistance to Charcoal Rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Paris, R.L. 2008. Soybean Seed Composition in Cultivars Differing in Resistance to Charcoal Rot (Macrophomina phaseolina). Journal of Agricultural Science. vol. 146(6):667-675
Identification of Soybean Accessions with High Germinability in High-temperature Environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A., Nelson, R.L., Paris, R.L. 2008. Identification of Soybean Accessions with High Germinability in High-temperature Environments. Crop Science. 48:2279-2288
Effects of Seed Treatment, In-Furrow Sprays, and Herbicides Treatments on Charcoal Rot of June-Planted Soybean, 2007 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Canaday, C.H., Mengistu, A. 2008. Effects of Seed Treatment, In-Furrow Sprays, and Herbicides Treatments on Charcoal Rot of June-Planted Soybean, 2007. Plant Disease Management Reports. 2:14
Effects of directed fungicides sprays and potash form on charcoal rot of soybeans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Canaday, C.H., Mengistu, A. 2008. Effects of directed fungicides sprays and potash form on charcoal rot of soybeans. Plant Disease Management Reports. 2:15.
Seed Composition is Influenced by Irrigation Regimes and Cultivar Differences in Soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., 2007 Seed Composition is Influenced by Irrigation Regimes and Cultivar Differences in Soybean. Irrigation Science. DOI 10.1007/s00271-007-0091-y
Isolates of Diaporthe - Phomopsis from Weeds and Their Effects on Soybeans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Castlebury, L.A., Smith, J.R., Rossman, A.Y., Reddy, K.N. 2007. Isolates of Diaporthe - Phomopsis from Weeds and Their Effects on Soybeans. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 29(3):283-289.
Soybean planting date effects on soil population density of Macrophomina phaseolina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wrather, A.J., Shannon, G., Mengistu, A. 2007. Soybean planting date effects on soil population density of Macrophomina phaseolina. Plant Health Progress. http://plantmanagementnetwork.org.
Charcoal Rot Disease Assessment of Soybean Genotypes Using a Colony Forming Unit Index - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D., Smith, J.R., Paris, R.L. 2007. Charcoal Rot Disease Assessment of Soybean Genotypes Using a Colony Forming Unit Index. Crop Science. 47:2453-2461.
Seed Composition as Affected by Planting Date and Genotypic differences in Early Soybean Production System. - (Abstract Only)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Gillen, A.M. 2007. Seed Composition as Affected by Planting Date and Genotypic differences in Early Soybean Production System.. American Society of Agronomy.
A SOYBEAN MAPPING POPULATION SPECIFIC TO THE EARLY SOYBEAN PRODUCTION SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shultz, J.L., Ray, J.D., Smith, J.R., Mengistu, A. 2007. A soybean mapping population specific to the early soybean production system. DNA Sequence. 18(2):104-111.
EFFECTS OF GLYPHOSATE DRIFT ON NITRATE ASSIMILATION AND NITROGEN FIXATION IN GLYPHOSATE-SENSITIVE SOYBEAN - (Abstract Only)
Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Zablotowicz, R.M., Mengistu, A. 2006. Effects of glyphosate drift on nitrate assimilation and nitrogen fixation in glyphosate-sensitive soybean. Presented at the 2006 Crop Science Society Annual Meeting, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN..
REGISTRATION OF SOYBEAN GERMPLASM JTN-5303 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arelli, P.R., Pantalone, V.R., Allen, F.L., Mengistu, A. 2007. Registration of soybean germplasm jtn-5303. Crop Science. Vol.: 69-70
Registration of D95-5048 Soybean Germplasm Line Resistant to Phytophthora Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode Races 3 and 14 - ()
Mengistu, A., Kilen, T.C., Donald, P.A. 2007. Registration of D95-5048 Soybean Germplasm Line Resistant to Phytophthora Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode Races 3 and 14. Crop Science. 47:452-453.
REGISTRATION OF SOYBEAN GERMPLASM LINE D99-2018 RESISTANT TO PHYTOPHTHORA ROT (RPS6) AND SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RACES 3 (HG TYPE O) AND 14 (HG TYPE 1.3.6.7). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donald, P.A., Kilen, T.C., Mengistu, A. 2007. Registration of soybean germplasm line d99-2018 resistant to Phytophthora rot (Rps6) and soybean cyst nematode races 3 (HG Type O) and 14 (HG Type 1.3.6.7). Crop Science. Vol 47:451-452.
REGISTRATION OF HIGH YIELDING AND MULTIPLE DISEASE-RESISTANT SOYBEAN GERMPLASM JTN-5503. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arelli, P.R., Young, L.D., Mengistu, A. 2006. Registration of high yielding and multiple disease-resistant soybean germplasm jtn-5503.. Crop Science. Vol.: 46(6) 2723
First Report of Endophytic Candida Ipomoeae Isolated from Ovules of Upland Cotton in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sacks, E.J., Abbas, H.K., Mengistu, A. 2006. First Report of Endophytic Candida Ipomoeae Isolated from Ovules of Upland Cotton in Mississippi. Plant Disease. 90:1362, 2006; DOI: 10.1094/PD-90-1362B
Charcoal Rot Disease Assessment of Soybean Genotypes and Prelimary Genetic Analysis - (Proceedings)
Mengistu, A., Smith, J.R., Ray, J.D., Paris, R. 2006. Charcoal Rot Disease Assessment of Soybean Genotypes and Prelimary Genetic Analysis. Meeting Proceedings. VII World Soybean Research Conference. Foz do 1guassu, PR, Brazil. # 228, p 237.
Registration of Release of D99-2018 Soybean Germplasm Line Resistant to Phytophthora Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode Races 3 and 14 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Donald, P.A., Mengistu, A., Kilen, T. 2007. Registration of Release of D99-2018 Soybean Germplasm Line Resistant to Phytophthora Rot and Soybean Cyst Nematode Races 3 and 14. Germplasm Release. 47:451-452.
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF D99-2065 SOYBEAN GERMPLASM LINE RESISTANT TO PHYTOPHTHORA ROT AND SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RACES 3 AND 4. - ()
Mengistu, A., Kilen, T., Donald, P.A. 2006. Notice of release of d99-2065 soybean germplasm line resistant to phytophthora rot and soybean cyst nematode races 3 and 4.. Germplasm Release. Crop Sci 2006 46:2325-2326.
PHYLOGENETIC DISTINCTION OF DIAPORTHE/PHOMOPSIS ISOLATES FROM SOYBEANS - (Abstract Only)
Castlebury, L.A., Mengistu, A. 2006. Phylogenetic distinction of Diaporthe/Phomopsis isolates from soybeans[abstract]. Inoculum 57(4)13.
Registration of soybean germplasm line 'DT 97-4290' with moderate resistance to Charcoal Rot. Manuscript file name: "reg of soy germplasm DT 97-4290.DOC" - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paris, R.L., Mengistu, A., Tyler, J.M., Smith, J.R. 2006. Registration of soybean germplasm line 'DT 97-4290' with moderate resistance to Charcoal Rot. Manuscript file name: "reg of soy germplasm DT 97-4290.DOC". Crop Science. 46:2324-2325.
Seasonal Progress of Phomopsis Longicolla and its Relationship to Seed Quality in the Early Soybean Production System of the MidSouthern USA - (Abstract Only)
Mengistu, A., Boykin, D.L., Heatherly, L.G. 2006. Seasonal Progress of Phomopsis Longicolla and its Relationship to Seed Quality in the Early Soybean Production System of the MidSouthern USA. Phytopathology. 96:S78
Comparsion of Disease Assessment of Soybean Genotypes in the Presence of Charcoal Rot - (Proceedings)
Mengistu, A., Paris, R., Smith, J.R., Ray, J.D. 2006. Comparsion of Disease Assessment of Soybean Genotypes in the Presence of Charcoal Rot. [Meeting Abstract]. 93:S61
SIMULATED GLYPHOSATE DRIFT INFLUENCES NITRATE ASSIMILATION AND NITROGEN FIXATION IN NON-GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT SOYBEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bellaloui, N., Reddy, K.N., Zablotowicz, R.M., Mengistu, A. 2006. Simulated glyphosate drift influences nitrate assimilation and nitrogen fixation in non-glyphosate resistant soybean. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Vol 54: 3357-3364
Performance of Williams 82 Near-isogenic Rust-resistat Line in the Early Soybean Production System of the Midsouthern USA - (Abstract Only)
DETECTION OF PHOMOPSIS SPP ON WEED HOSTS AND ITS PATHOGENICITY ON SOYBEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Reddy, K.N. 2005. Detection of phomopsis spp on weed hosts and its pathogenicity on soybean. Seed Technology. Vol. 27: 97-100.
EFFECTS OF PLANTING DATES ON STABILITY AND CONTENT OF OIL, FATTY ACIDS, AND PROTEIN IN SOYBEAN - (Abstract Only)
Bellaloui, N., Mengistu, A., Paris, R.L. Effects of planting dates on stability and content of oil, fatty acids, and protein in soybean. Presented at the 2005 American Society of Agronomy Meetings, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.
Incidence of Phomopsis Longicolla and Other Fungi Associated with Soybean Seed in the Early Soybean Soybean Production System Plantings in the Mid Southern USA - (Abstract Only)
Mengistu, A., Heatherly, L.G. 2005. Incidence of Phomopsis Longicolla and Other Fungi Associated with Soybean Seed in the Early Soybean Soybean Production System Plantings in the Mid Southern USA. Phytopathology. 3:FC012.
HEAT STRESS IN THE EARLY SOYBEAN PRODUCTION SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)
Smith, J.R., Fritschi, F.B., Ray, J.D., Mengistu, A., Daughtry, L., Paris, R.L., Nelson, R.L. 2004. Heat stress in the early soybean production system [abstract]. 10th Biennial Conference of the Cellular and Molecular Biology of the Soybean Program. p. 38.
REGISTRATION OF D98-1218 (RPS2) SOYBEAN GERMPLASM LINE RESISTANT TO PHYTOPHTHORA ROT AND SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RACES 3 AND 14 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Kilen, T.C., Donald, P.A. 2005. Registration of d98-1218 (rps2) soybean germplasm line resistant to phytophthora rot and soybean cyst nematode races 3 and 14. Crop Science. 45:427-428.
USE OF MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES TO DIFFERENTIATE THE DIAPORTHE/PHOMPSIS COMPLEX - (Proceedings)
Mengistu, A., Ray, J.D. 2004. Use of molecular techniques to differentiate the diaporthe/phompsis complex [abstract]. VII World Soybean Research Conference. p. 69.
SCREENING SELECTED PLANT INTRODUCTIONS FOR SEED QUALITY IN THE EARLY SOYBEAN PRODUCTION SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)
Smith, J.R., Daughtry, L., Mengistu, A., Paris, R.L., Nelson, R.L. 2004. Screening selected plant introductions for seed quality in the early soybean production system [abstract]. VII World Soybean Research Conference Proceedings. p.237-238.
COMPARISON OF DISEASE ASSESSMENTS OF SOYBEAN GENOTYPES IN THE PRESENCE OF CHARCOAL ROT - (Abstract Only)
Mengistu, A., Paris, R.L. 2003. Comparison of disease assessments of soybean genotypes in the presence of charcoal rot. Phytopathology. 93:561
SETOMELANOMMA HOLMII (PLEOSPORALES, PHAEOSPHAERIACEAE) ON LIVING SPRUCE TWIGS IN EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Farr, D.F., Castlebury, L.A., Shoemaker, R., Mengistu, A. 2002. Setomelanomma holmii (pleosporales, phaeosphaeriaceae) on living spruce twigs in europe and north america. Canadian Journal of Botany. Vol.80(11)pp.1209-1215,2002.