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Tulsi P Kharel
Research Agronomist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Optimizing cover crop management in Eastern Nebraska: Insights from crop simulation modeling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shiferaw, A., Birru, G.A., Tadesse, T., Schmer, M.R., Awada, T., Jin, V.L., Wardlow, B., Iqbal, J., Freidenreich, A.S., Kharel, T.P., Khorchani, M., Mersha, Z., Begna, S., Sohoulande Djebou, D.C. 2024. Optimizing cover crop management in Eastern Nebraska: Insights from crop simulation modeling. Agronomy Journal. 14(7). Article 1561. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14071561.
Cover crop performance under a changing climate in continuous corn system over Nebraska - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Birru, G.A., Shiferaw, A., Tadesse, T., Wardlow, B., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Awada, T., Kharel, T.P., Iqbal, J. 2023. Cover crop performance under a changing climate in continuous corn system over Nebraska. Environmental Quality. 53(1):66-67. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20526.
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.P., 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.
Dry Matter Accumulation and Yield Response of Corn Hybrids in Mississippi Delta - (Abstract Only)
Artificial intelligence and satellite based remote sensing to predict soybean (glycine max) yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joshi, D.R., Clay, S.A., Sharma, P., Moradi, H., Kharel, T.P., Thapa, R., Clay, D.E. 2023. Artificial intelligence and satellite based remote sensing to predict soybean (glycine max) yield. Agronomy Journal. 116(3). Article 917-930. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21473.
Yield stability zonation as a generic tool for precision conservation decisions in agriculture fields - (Abstract Only)
Assessing wind damage and potential yield loss in mid-season corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhandari, A.B., Kharel, T.P., Reddy, K.N. 2023. Assessing wind damage and potential yield loss in mid-season corn. Frontiers in Agronomy. 5. Article 1195761. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2023.1195761.
Identification and delineation of broad-base agricultural terraces in flat landscapes in Northeastern Oklahoma, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Winzeler, H.E., Owens, P.R., Kharel, T.P., Ashworth, A.J., Libohova, Z. 2023. Identification and delineation of broad-base agricultural terraces in flat landscapes in Northeastern Oklahoma, USA. Land. 12(2):486. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12020486.
Within-field yield stability and gross margin variations across corn fields and implications for precision conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adhikari, K., Smith, D.R., Hajda, C.B., Kharel, T.P. 2023. Within-field yield stability and gross margin variations across corn fields and implications for precision conservation. Precision Agriculture. 24(4):1401-1416. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-023-09995-7.
Mixed-species cover crop biomass estimation using planet imagery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kharel, T.P., Bhandari, A.B., Mubvumba, P., Tyler, H.L., Fletcher, R.S., Reddy, K.N. 2023. Mix species cover crop biomass estimation using planet imagery. Sensors. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23031541.
Simulated impacts of winter rye cover crop on continuous maize yield and soil parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Birru, G.A., Shiferaw, A., Tadesse, T., Schmer, M.R., Jin, V.L., Wardlow, B., Koehler-Cole, K., Awad, T., Beebout, S.E., Tsegaye, T.D., Kharel, T.P. 2023. Simulated impacts of winter rye cover crop on continuous maize yield and soil parameters. Agronomy Journal. 115(3):1114-1130. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21291.
Using stimulated rainfall to evaluate cover crops and winter manure application to limit nutrient loss in runnoff - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhandari, A.B., Gelderman, R., German, D., Kharel, T.P. 2023. Using stimulated rainfall to evaluate cover crops and winter manure application to limit nutrient loss in runnoff. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. Volume6, Issue1. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20348.
Mapping within-field yield stability and gross margin variations for precision conservation decisions - (Abstract Only)
Adhikari, K., Smith, D.R., Hajda, C.B., Kharel, T.P. 2022. Mapping within-field yield stability and gross margin variations for precision conservation decisions. [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting. Paper No. 141510.
Evaluating how operator experience level affects efficieny gains for precision agricultural tools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kharel, T.P., Ashworth, A.J., Owens, P.R. 2022. Evaluating how operator experience level affects efficieny gains for precision agricultural tools. Agricultural & Environmental Letters. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20085.
Environmental impact assessment of tractor guidance systems based on pasture management scenarios - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ashworth, A.J., Putman, B., Kharel, T.P., Thoma, G., Shew, A., Popp, M., Owens, P.R. 2022. Environmental impact assessment of tractor guidance systems based on pasture management scenarios. Journal of the ASABE. 65(3):645-653. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.14930.
Spatial monitoring technologies for coupling the soil plant water animal nexus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ashworth, A.J., Kharel, T.P., Adams, T.C., Sauer, T.J., Philipp, D., Thomas, A., Owens, P.R. 2022. Spatial monitoring technologies for coupling the soil plant water animal nexus. Scientific Reports. 12. Article 3508. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-07366-2.
Linking and sharing technology: Partnerships for data innovations for management of agricultural big data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kharel, T.P., Ashworth, A.J., Owens, P.R. 2022. Linking and sharing technology: Partnerships for data innovations for management of agricultural big data. Data. https://doi.org/10.3390/data7020012.
Proposed method for statistical snalysis of on-farm single strip treatment trials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cho, J.B., Guinness, J., Kharel, T.P., Maresma, Á., Czymmek, K.J., Van Aardt, J., Ketterings, Q.M. 2021. Proposed method for statistical snalysis of on-farm single strip treatment trials. Agronomy. 11(10):2042. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11102042.
Teasing apart silvopasture system components using machine learning for optimization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kharel, T.P., Ashworth, A.J., Owens, P.R., Philipp, D., Thomas, A.L., Sauer, T.J. 2021. Teasing apart silvopasture system components using machine learning for optimization. Soil Systems. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems5030041.
Conservation agriculture for food security and climate resilience in Nepal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joshi, D.R., Ghimire, R., Kharel, T.P., Mishra, U., Clay, S.A. 2021. Conservation agriculture for food security and climate resilience in Nepal. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20830.
Root decomposition in silvopastures is influenced by grazing, fertility, and grass species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ashworth, A.J., Adams, T., Kharel, T.P., Philipp, D., Owens, P.R., Sauer, T.J. 2021. Root decomposition in silvopastures is influenced by grazing, fertility, and grass species. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 4(3). Article e20190. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20190.
Detecting variability in saline-sodic soil using remote sensing methods in the Northern Great Plain - (Abstract Only)
Tractor path overlap is influenced by field shape and terrain attributes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kharel, T.P., Owens, P.R., Ashworth, A.J. 2020. Tractor path overlap is influenced by field shape and terrain attributes. Agricultural & Environmental Letters. 5:e20027. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20027.
Spatially and temporally disparate data in systems agriculture: Issues and prospective solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kharel, T.P., Ashworth, A.J., Buser, M.D., Owens, P.R. 2020. Spatially and temporally disparate data in systems agriculture: Issues and prospective solutions. Agronomy Journal. 112:4498-4510. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20285.
Tractor guidance improves production efficiency by reducing overlaps and gaps Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kharel, T.P., Ashworth, A.J., Shew, A., Popp, M.P., Owens, P.R. 2020. Tractor guidance improves production efficiency by reducing overlaps and gaps. Agricultural & Environmental Letters. 1(5). Article e20012. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20012.