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Jai Rohila
Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center
Research Agronomist

Phone: (870) 672-6139
Fax: (870) 673-7581

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Projects
Broadening and Strengthening the Genetic Base of Rice for Adaptation to a Changing Climate, Crop Production Systems, and Markets
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445546
iCORP: Increasing Coastal Organic Rice Production in South Carolina Using Salt Tolerant Cultivars
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 442912
Climate Resilient Innovations for Sustainable Production of RICE (CRISP-RICE)
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 444471
Assessment of Rice Production Under Selected Abiotic and Biotic Stress Environments
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 444580

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Impacts of multiple dry downs on rice yield, processing grain quality traits and greenhouse gases - (Proceedings)
Effect of alternate wetting and drying and organic matter addition on greenhouse gas and arsenic dynamics in rice paddy soil - (Abstract Only)
Aus sub-population of Oryza sativa L.: a unique source for improving rice sustainability and climate resiliency related traits in elite US rice varieties - (Abstract Only)
Rohila, J.S., Mitchell, J., Sookaserm, T.B., Jackson, A.K., Huggins, T.D., Ponniah, S.K., Edwards, J. 2024. Aus sub-population of Oryza sativa L.: a unique source for improving rice sustainability and climate resiliency related traits in elite US rice varieties. Abstract. 21st Internation Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics, Little Rock, Arkansas. September 9-11, 2024.
Rice germplasm characterization and enhancement for the sustainability and resilience of the US rice industry using functional genomics toolsand stress tolerance - (Proceedings)
Jia, Y., Edwards, J., Pinson, S.R., Eizenga, G.C., Huggins, T.D., Rohila, J.S., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K. 2024. Rice germplasm characterization and enhancement for the sustainability and resilience of the US rice industry using functional genomics toolsand stress tolerance. Proceedings. 21st International Symposium on Rice Functional Genomics, Little Rock, Arkansas. September 9-11, 2024.
USDA ARS DB NRRC research on rice sustainability and tolerance to biotic & abiotic stresses - (Other)
Edwards, J., Jia, Y., Pinson, S.R., Rohila, J.S., Huggins, T.D., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Eizenga, G.C. 2024. USDA ARS DB NRRC research on rice sustainability and tolerance to biotic & abiotic stresses. Abstract. 2024 University of Arkansas Field Day, August 1, 2024. Stuttgart, Arkansas.
USDA ARS has hidden treasure! genetic discoveries in the USDA collection of world rice varieties - (Other)
Eizenga, G.C., Jia, Y., Edwards, J., Pinson, S.R., Huggins, T.D., Rohila, J.S., Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K. 2024. USDA ARS has hidden treasure! genetic discoveries in the USDA collection of world rice varieties. Abstract. University of Arkansas 2024 Rice Field Day, August 1, 2024, Stuttgart, Arkansas.
USDA ARS develops pre-breeding rice germplasm for enhanced yield, grain quality and stress tolerance - (Other)
Jia, M.H., Jackson, A.K., Edwards, J., Pinson, S.R., Huggins, T.D., Eizenga, G.C., Rohila, J.S., Jia, Y. 2024. USDA ARS develops pre-breeding rice germplasm for enhanced yield, grain quality and stress tolerance. Abstract. University of Arkansas Rice Field Day, August 1, 2024, Stuttgart, Arkansas.
Assessment of outcrossing potential between cultivated and weedy rice under alternate wetting and drying irrigation management Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohila, J.S., Gealy, D.R., Jackson, A.K., Ziska, L.H. 2024. Assessment of outcrossing potential between cultivated and weedy rice under alternate wetting and drying irrigation management. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21594.
Pre-breeding studies focused on rice grown in temperate regions at the USDA-ARS Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center - (Proceedings)
Discovery and validation of above ground biomass enhancing alleles from a diverse USDA-ARS Aus panel of rice (Oryza sativa L.) - (Abstract Only)
Mitchell, J.R., Ponniah, S.K., Rohila, J.S., Sookaserm, T.B., Jackson, A.K., Edwards, J., McClung, A., Huggins, T.D. 2024. Discovery and validation of above ground biomass enhancing alleles from a diverse USDA-ARS Aus panel of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Meeting Abstract. Association of 1890 Research Directors, Inc. Nashville, Tennessee, April 6-9, 2024.
USDA-ARS and UAPB collaborative research project: Boosting drought stress tolerance in US rice through cutting-edge genomic approach - (Abstract Only)
Mitchell, J., Rohila, J.S., Edwards, J., Sookaserm, T.B., Jackson, A.K., Huggins, T.D., Ponniah, S.K. 2024. USDA-ARS and UAPB collaborative research project: Boosting drought stress tolerance in US rice through cutting-edge genomic approach. Meeting Abstract. 65th Annual Rural Life Conference, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. March 15, 2024. p 26-27.
Field evaluation of salinity tolerance and weed competitiveness of lowland rice genotypes in organic production - (Abstract Only)
Singh, G., Ward, B., Karthikeyan, R., Rohila, J.S., Vassalos, M., Cutulle, M. 2023. Field evaluation of salinity tolerance and weed competitiveness of lowland rice genotypes in organic production. Meeting Abstract. 2023 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. St. Louis, Missouri. October 29 - November 1, 2023.
The effects of alternate wetting and drying on the concentrations of arsenic and other trace elements in rice grain - (Abstract Only)
Maguffin, S.C., Abu-Ali, L., Rohila, J.S., McClung, A., Reid, M.C. 2023. The effects of alternate wetting and drying on the concentrations of arsenic and other trace elements in rice grain. Meeting Abstract.
Effects of alternate wetting and drying on oxyanion-forming and cationic trace elements in rice paddy soils: impacts on arsenic, cadmium, and micronutrients in rice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abu-Ali, L., Maguffin, S.C., Rohila, J.S., McClung, A.M., Reid, M.C. 2023. Effects of alternate wetting and drying on oxyanion-forming and cationic trace elements in rice paddy soils: impacts on arsenic, cadmium, and micronutrients in rice. Environmental Geochemistry and Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-023-01702-9.
Rice yield and quality in response to daytime and nighttime temperature increases – a meta-analysis perspective Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Su, Q., Rohila, J.S., Karthikeyan, R. 2023. Rice yield and quality in response to daytime and nighttime temperature increases – a meta-analysis perspective. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165256.
Towards understanding heat stress tolerance in rice using a chromosomal segment substitution library - (Abstract Only)
Rohila, J.S. 2023. Towards understanding heat stress tolerance in rice using a chromosomal segment substitution library. American Society of Plant Biologists Souther Section Meeting, Fayetteville, Arkansas. March 25-27, 2023.
Genomic dissection of tropical japonica x indica rice population for responses to variation in growing temperatures - (Proceedings)
Rohila, J.S., Huggins, T.D., McClung, A.M., Edwards, J. 2024. Genomic dissection of tropical japonica x indica rice population for responses to variation in growing temperatures. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. February 20-23, 2024, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Electronic Publication. p. 60.
USDA-ARS Aus Rice Panel: An untapped resource to enrich natural genetic variation for abiotic stress tolerance in US rice breeding programs - (Proceedings)
Rohila, J.S., Sookaserm, T.B., Mitchell, J., Jackson, A.K., Edwards, J., McClung, A.M., Huggins, T.D., Ponniah, S. 2024. USDA-ARS Aus Rice Panel: An untapped resource to enrich natural genetic variation for abiotic stress tolerance in US rice breeding programs. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. February 20-23, 2023, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Electronic Publication. p. 81.
Does daytime and nighttime temperatures affect rice yield and quality? - (Proceedings)
Su, Q., Rohila, J.S., Karthiekeyan, R. 2024. Does daytime and nighttime temperatures affect rice yield and quality?. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. February 20-23, 2024, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Electronic Publication. p. 127.
mRNA N6-methyladenosine is critical for cold tolerance in Arabidopsis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Govindan, G., Sharma, B., Li, Y., Armstrong, C.D., Merum, P., Rohila, J.S., Gregory, B.D., Sunkar, R. 2022. mRNA N6-methyladenosine is critical for cold tolerance in Arabidopsis. Plant Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.15872.
Exploring salt-tolerant germplasm to increase organic rice production in South Carolina - (Abstract Only)
Signh, G., Cutulle, M., White, S.S., Ward, B., Rohila, J.S., Vassalos, M., Karthikeyan, R. 2022. Exploring salt-tolerant germplasm to increase organic rice production in South Carolina. 2022 Water Research Symposium, Madren Center, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina.
Physiological and multi-omics approaches for explaining drought stress tolerance and supporting sustainable production of rice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zargar, S.M., Mir, R.A., Ebinezer, L.B., Masi, A., Hami, A., Manzoor, M., Salgotra, R., Sofi, N.R., Mushtaq, R., Rohila, J.S., Rakwal, R. 2022. Physiological and multi-omics approaches for explaining drought stress tolerance and supporting sustainable production of rice. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.803603.
Characterization of rice grown under traditional and alternative irrigation strategies: As, Cd, and Zn dynamics across multiple varieties, growing seasons, and pore water chemical conditions - (Abstract Only)
Abu-Ali, L., Yoon, H., Maguffin, S., Rohila, J.S., McClung, A.M., Reid, M.C. 2021. Characterization of rice grown under traditional and alternative irrigation strategies: As, Cd, and Zn dynamics across multiple varieties, growing seasons, and pore water chemical conditions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Salt Lake City, Utah. November 7-10, 2021.
Impact of genetic improvements of rice on its water use and effects of climate variability in Egypt Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mehana, M., Abdelrahman, M., Emadeldin, Y., Rohila, J.S., Karthikeyan, R. 2021. Impact of genetic improvements of rice on its water use and effects of climate variability in Egypt. Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11090865.
Multiplex genome editing technologies for revolutionizing plant biology and crop Improvement Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abdelrahman, M., Wei, Z., Rohila, J.S., Zhao, K. 2021. Multiplex genome editing technologies for revolutionizing plant biology and crop Improvement. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.721203.
Effects of alternate wetting and drying irrigation management and air temperature during grainfill on rice grain physicochemical and functionality traits of US inbred varieties Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, M., McClung, A.M., Rohila, J.S., Barnaby, J.Y. 2021. Effects of alternate wetting and drying irrigation management and air temperature during grainfill on rice grain physicochemical and functionality traits of US inbred varieties. Cereal Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1002/cche.10440.
Splice variants of superoxide dismutases in rice and their expression profiles under abiotic stresses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saini, A., Rohila, J.S., Govindan, G., Li, Y., Sunkar, R. 2021. Splice variants of superoxide dismutases in rice and their expression profiles under abiotic stresses. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22083997.
Genomic methods for improving abiotic stress tolerance in field crops Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
Rohila, J.S., Sunkar, R., Rakwal, R., Sarkar, A., Kim, D., Agrawal, G.K. 2021. Genomic methods for improving abiotic stress tolerance in field crops. Plant Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68345-0_3.
Influence of manganese abundances on iron and arsenic solubility in rice paddy soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maguffin, S.C., Abu-Ali, L., Tappero, R., Woll, A., Pena, J., Rohila, J.S., McClung, A.M., Reid, M.C. 2020. Influence of manganese abundances on iron and arsenic solubility in rice paddy soil. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2020.02.012.
Response of U.S. rice cultivars grown under non-flooded irrigation management. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McClung, A.M., Rohila, J.S., Lorence, A., Henry, C.G. 2019. Response of U.S. rice cultivars grown under non-flooded irrigation management. Agronomy, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10010055.
Prospective genomic regions with superior alleles for seedling stage salt tolerance identified via GWAS in the USDA rice mini-core collection - (Proceedings)
Rohila, J.S., Edwards, J., Tran, G.D., Jackson, A.K., McClung, A.M. 2021. Prospective genomic regions with superior alleles for seedling stage salt tolerance identified via GWAS in the USDA rice mini-core collection. Proceedings of 38th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 24-27, 2020, Orange Beach, Alabama. p 80. Electronic Publication.
Effect of AWD irrigation on yield components and biological responses of recurrent inbred lines from a weed-suppressive indica x tropical japonica mapping population - (Proceedings)
Gealy, D.R., Rohila, J.S. 2021. Effect of AWD irrigation on yield components and biological responses of recurrent inbred lines from a weed-suppressive indica x tropical japonica mapping population. Proceedings of 38th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 24-27, 2020, Orange Beach, Alabama. p 135. Electronic Publication
Identification of superior alleles for seedling stage salt tolerance in the USDA rice mini-core collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohila, J.S., Edwards, J., Tran, G.D., Jackson, A.K., McClung, A.M. 2019. Identification of superior alleles for seedling stage salt tolerance in the USDA rice mini-core collection. Plants. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants8110472.
Genetic potential of rice under AWD irrigation management for barnyardgrass suppression and grain yield production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gealy, D.R., Rohila, J.S., Boykin, D.L. 2019. Genetic potential of rice under AWD irrigation management for barnyardgrass suppression and grain yield production. Weed Science. 67:453-462.
Physiological and metabolic responses of rice to reduced soil moisture: Relationship of water stress tolerance and grain production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barnaby, J.Y., Rohila, J.S., Henry, C.G., Sicher Jr, R.C., Reddy, V., McClung, A.M. 2019. Physiological and metabolic responses of rice to reduced soil moisture: Relationship of water stress tolerance and grain production. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms20081846.
The role of manganese redox dynamics in controlling arsenic mobility in paddy soils - (Abstract Only)
Maguffin, S., Abu-Ali, L., Woll, A., Smleska, L., Rohila, J.S., McClung, A.M., Reid, M.C. 2019. The role of manganese redox dynamics in controlling arsenic mobility in paddy soils. International Soil Science Society Conference Proceedings. Available: https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2019sssa/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/116394.
Periodic dry-downs affect interactions between manganese redox dynamics and arsenic mobility in rice paddy soils - (Abstract Only)
Maguffin, S.C., Abu-Ali, L., Rohila, J.S., McClung, A.M., Woll, A., Smieska, L., Reid, M.C. 2018. Periodic dry-downs affect interactions between manganese redox dynamics and arsenic mobility in rice paddy soils. American Geophysical Union Abstracts. Available: https://agu.confex.com/agu/fm18/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/421853.
Identification of genetic diversity in the USDA-minicore and among selected Vietnamese rice accessions for seedling stage salt tolerance - (Abstract Only)
Rohila, J.S., Edwards, J., Gioi, T.D., McClung, A.M. 2018. Identification of genetic diversity in the USDA-minicore and among selected Vietnamese rice accessions for seedling stage salt tolerance. Meeting Abstract. 5th International Rice Congress, October 14-17, 2018, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
Effects of intermittent draining of rice fields on biogeochemical redox processes and arsenic mobility - (Abstract Only)
Maguffin, S.G., Rohila, J.S., McClung, A.M., Reid, M.C. 2018. Effects of intermittent draining of rice fields on biogeochemical redox processes and arsenic mobility. Annual Goldschmidt Conference. Goldschmidt Abstracts, 2018.
Cover crops and returning residue impact on soil organic carbon, bulk density, penetration resistance, water retention, infiltration, and soybean yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chalise, K.S., Singh, S., Wegner, B., Kumar, S., Gutierrez, J.P., Osborne, S.L., Nleya, T., Guzman, J., Rohila, J.S. 2018. Cover crops and returning residue impact on soil organic carbon, bulk density, penetration resistance, water retention, infiltration, and soybean yield. Agronomy Journal. 110:1-10.
Methylated arsenic cycling in rice paddies under varied irrigation methods - (Abstract Only)
Maguffin, S.C., Reid, M.C., Mcclung, A.M., Rohila, J.S. 2018. Methylated arsenic cycling in rice paddies under varied irrigation methods. Meeting Abstract. July 1-6, 2018.
A quantitative proteomic view of the function of Qfhb1, a major QTL for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eldakak, M., Das, A., Zhuang, Y., Glover, K.D., Rohila, J.S., Yen, Y. 2018. A quantitative proteomic view of the function of Qfhb1, a major QTL for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat. Pathogens, 7, 58.
Agronomic, physiological and biochemical evaluations of rice under a water-deficit irrigation system - (Proceedings)
Rohila, J.S., Henry, C.G., Zhao, H., Lorence, A., McClung, A.M. 2018. Agronomic, physiological and biochemical evaluations of rice under a water-deficit irrigation system. Rice Technical Working Group Meeting Proceedings. February 19-22, 2018, San Diego, California. 2018 Electronic Publication.
Field Performance of an Indica x Tropical Japonica Rice Mapping Population under AWD Stress - (Proceedings)
Gealy, D.R., Rohila, J.S. 2018. Field performance of an Indica x Tropical Japonica rice mapping population under AWD Stress. Proceedings of 37th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 19-22, 2018, Long Beach, California. p 107. Electronic Publication.
Interspecific variation in physiological and foliar metabolic responses to reduced soil water availability - (Proceedings)
Barnaby, J.Y., McClung, A.M., Rohila, J.S., Henry, C.G., Ziska, L.H., Sicher Jr, R.C. 2018. Interspecific variation in physiological and foliar metabolic responses to reduced soil water availability. In: Proceedings of the 37th Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 19-22, 2018, Long Beach, California. p 77.
Microbial-driven arsenic cycling in rice paddies amended with monosodium methanearsonate - (Abstract Only)
Maguffin, S.C., McClung, A.M., Rohila, J.S., Derry, L., Huang, R., Reid, M.C. 2017. Microbial-driven arsenic cycling in rice paddies amended with monosodium methanearsonate. American Geophysical Union. Hydrology and Biogeochemical Cycling at American Geophysical Union (AGU) 2017 Fall Meeting, December 11-15, 2017, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Unravling Key metabolomic alterations of embryos derived from water-imbibed seeds of two wheat cultivars contrasting with contrasting dormancy status - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Das, A., Kim, D., Kdadka, P., Rakwal, R., Rohila, J.S. 2017. Unravling Key metabolomic alterations of embryos derived from water-imbibed seeds of two wheat cultivars contrasting with contrasting dormancy status. Frontiers in Plant Science. doi.org10.3389fpls.2017.01203.
Metabolomic Profiling of Soybeans (Glycine Max L.) Reveals Importance of Sugar and Nitogen Metabolisms under Drought and Heat Stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Das, A., Rushton, P.J., Rohila, J.S. 2017. Metabolomic Profiling of Soybeans (Glycine Max L.) Reveals Importance of Sugar and Nitogen Metabolisms under Drought and Heat Stress. PLANTS. Plants 2017, 6, 21.
EFFECT OF ALTERNATING WETTING AND DRYING IRRIGATION METHODS ON PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND TEMPERATURE OF RICE AND WEED PLANTS. - (Abstract Only)
Gealy, D.R., Rohila, J.S. 2017. EFFECT OF ALTERNATING WETTING AND DRYING IRRIGATION METHODS ON PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND TEMPERATURE OF RICE AND WEED PLANTS. Proceedings of Southern Weed Science Society. Birmingham, AL, January 23-26, 2017.
Agronomic and physiological performance of Teqing x Lemont introgression rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines under limited irrigation system - (Abstract Only)
Rohila, J.S., Edwards, J., Zhao, H., McClung, A.M. 2017. Agronomic and physiological performance of Teqing x Lemont introgression rice (Oryza sativa L.) lines under limited irrigation system. Meeting Abstract. Proc.InterDrought-V Abstracts. p. 142.
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