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Donald W Watts (Don)
Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research
Soil Scientist

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Fax: (843) 669-6970

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Data from: evaluation of a pH- and time-dependent model for the sorption of heavy metal cations by poultry litter-derived biochar Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Padilla, J.T., Watts, D.W., Szogi, A.A., Johnson, M.G. 2023. Data from: evaluation of a pH- and time-dependent model for the sorption of heavy metal cations by poultry litter-derived biochar. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.4f4qrfjk8.
Evaluation of a pH- and time-dependent model for the sorption of heavy metal cations by poultry litter-derived biochar Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Padilla, J.T., Watts, D.W., Szogi, A.A., Johnson, M.G. 2023. Evaluation of a pH- and time-dependent model for the sorption of heavy metal cations by poultry litter-derived biochar. Chemosphere. 347. Article 140688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140688.
Data from: magnesium activation affects the properties and phosphate sorption capacity of poultry litter biochar Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Padilla, J.T., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M., Cerven, V., Ippolito, J.A., Szogi, A.A., Johnson, M.G. 2023. Data from: magnesium activation affects the properties and phosphate sorption capacity of poultry litter biochar. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.pc866t1w7.
Magnesium activation affects the properties and phosphate sorption capacity of poultry litter biochar Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Padilla, J.T., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M., Cerven, V., Ippolito, J.A., Szogi, A.A., Johnson, M.G. 2023. Magnesium activation affects the properties and phosphate sorption capacity of poultry litter biochar. Biochar. 5. Article 64. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-023-00263-5.
Designing amendments to improve plant performance for mine tailings revegetation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, M., Olszyk, D., Shiroyama, T., Bollman, M., Nash, M., Manning, V., Trippe, K.M., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M. 2023. Designing amendments to improve plant performance for mine tailings revegetation. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 6(3). Article e20409. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20409.
Instream constructed wetland capacity at controlling phosphorus outflow under a long-term nutrient loading scenario Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sohoulande Djebou, D.C., Szogi, A.A., Novak, J.M., Stone, K.C., Martin, J.H., Watts, D.W. 2023. Instream constructed wetland capacity at controlling phosphorus outflow under a long-term nutrient loading scenario. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-023-01763-w.
Long-term nitrogen and phosphorus outflow from an instream constructed wetland under precipitation variability Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sohoulande Djebou, D.C., Szogi, A.A., Novak, J., Stone, K.C., Martin, J.H., Watts, D.W. 2022. Long-term nitrogen and phosphorus outflow from an instream constructed wetland under precipitation variability. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su142416500.
Data from Loamy sand soil approaches organic carbon saturation after 37 years of conservation tillage Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Bauer, P.J., Karlan, D., Hunt, P.G., Mishra, U. 2022. Data from Loamy sand soil approaches organic carbon saturation after 37 years of conservation tillage. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.kd51c5b7v.
Assessing instream-wetland capacity at controlling Phosphorus outflow from an agricultural watershed using SWAT model - (Abstract Only)
Sohoulande Djebou, D.C., Szogi, A.A., Novak, J.M., Stone, K.C., Martin, J.H., Watts, D.W. 2022. Assessing instream-wetland capacity at controlling Phosphorus outflow from an agricultural watershed using SWAT model. Meeting Abstract.
Data from: Corn grain and stover nutrient uptake responses from sandy soil treated with designer biochars and compost Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F. 2022. Data from: Corn grain and stover nutrient uptake responses from sandy soil treated with designer biochars and compost. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.n5tb2rbxf.
Data from: corn stover removal responses on soil test P and K levels in Coastal Plain ultisols Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Novak, J.M., Frederick, J., Watts, D.W., Ducey, T.F., Karlen, D. 2022. Data from: corn stover removal responses on soil test P and K levels in Coastal Plain ultisols. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.51c59zw9m.
Data from: Biochar stability in a highly weathered sandy soil under four years of continuous cornproduction Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Sigua, G.C., Myers Jr, W.T., Ducey, T.F., Rushmiller, H.C. 2021. Data from: Biochar stability in a highly weathered sandy soil under four years of continuous cornproduction. Dryad Digital Repository. https://doi.org/10.5061/dryad.xpnvx0kh2.
Towards predicting biochar impacts on plant-available soil nitrogen content Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Phillips, C.L., Meyer, K.M., Garcia-Jaramillo, M., Weidman, C., Stewart, C.E., Wanzek, T.A., Grusak, M.A., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M., Trippe, K.M. 2022. Towards predicting biochar impacts on plant-available soil nitrogen content. Biochar. 4. Article 9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-022-00137-2.
Towards predicting biochar impacts on plant-available soil nitrogen content Reprint Icon - (Database / Dataset)
Phillips, C.L., Meyer, K.M., Garcia-Jaramillo, M., Weidman, C., Stewart, C.E., Wanzek, T.A., Grusak, M.A., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M., Trippe, K.M. 2022. Towards predicting biochar impacts on plant-available soil nitrogen content. Ag Data Commons. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-022-00137-2.
Biochar stability in a highly weathered sandy soil under four years of continuous corn production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Sigua, G.C., Myers Jr, W.T., Ducey, T.F., Rushmiller, H.C. 2021. Biochar stability in a highly weathered sandy soil under four years of continuous corn production. Energies. 14(19):6157. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14196157.
The occurrence of legacy P soils and potential mitigation practices using activated biochars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cerven, V., Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Pantuck, K., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.G. 2021. The occurrence of legacy P soils and potential mitigation practices using activated biochars. Agronomy. 11:1289. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11071289.
Corn grain and stover nutrient uptake responses from sandy soil treated with designer biochars and compost Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F. 2021. Corn grain and stover nutrient uptake responses from sandy soil treated with designer biochars and compost. Agronomy. 11(5):942. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11050942.
Corn stover removal responses on soil test P and K levels in Coastal Plain Ultisols Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Watts, D.W., Ducey, T.F., Karlen, D.L. 2021. Corn stover removal responses on soil test P and K levels in Coastal Plain Ultisols. Sustainability. 13(8):4401. https://doi.org//10.3390/su13084401.
Physiochemical characterization of biochars from six feedstocks and their effects on the sorption of atrazine in an organic soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaffar, S., Dattamudi, S., Baboukani, A.R., Chanda, S., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Wang, C., Jayachandran, K. 2021. Physiochemical characterization of biochars from six feedstocks and their effects on the sorption of atrazine in an organic soil. Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040716.
Microbial response to designer biochar and compost treatments for mining impacted soils Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ducey, T.F., Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Ippolito, J.A., Rushmiller, H.C., Watts, D.W., Trippe, K.M., Spokas, K.A., Stone, K.C., Johnson, M.G. 2021. Microbial response to designer biochar and compost treatments for mining impacted soils. Biochar. 3:299-314. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-021-00093-3.
Biochar: an alternative to activated carbon for the establishment of perennial ryegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trippe, K.M., Meyer, K., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M., Garcia-Jaramillo, M.N. 2021. Biochar: an alternative to activated carbon for the establishment of perennial ryegrass. Seed Production Research. 50-53.
Phytostabilization of acidic mine tailings with biochar, biosolids, lime, and locally-sourced microbial inoculum: Do amendment mixtures influence plant growth, tailing chemistry, and microbial composition? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trippe, K.M., Manning, V., Reardon, C.L., Klein, A.M., Weidman, C.S., Ducey, T.F., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Rushmiller, H.C., Spokas, K.A., Ippolito, J.A., Johnson, M.G. 2021. Phytostabilization of acidic mine tailings with biochar, biosolids, lime, and locally-sourced microbial inoculum: Do amendment mixtures influence plant growth, tailing chemistry, and microbial composition? Applied Soil Ecology. 165. Article 103962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2021.103962.
Urease activity and nitrogen dynamics in highly weathered soils with designer biochars under corn cultivation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Myers Jr, W.T., Ducey, T.F., Stone, K.C. 2020. Urease activity and nitrogen dynamics in highly weathered soils with designer biochars under corn cultivation. Biochar Journal. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-020-00052-4.
Loamy sand soil approaches organic carbon saturation after 37 years of conservation tillage Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Bauer, P.J., Karlen, D.L., Hunt, P.G., Mishra, U. 2020. Loamy sand soil approaches organic carbon saturation after 37 years of conservation tillage. Agronomy Journal. 112:3152-6162. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20184.
Biochar affects essential elements of carrot taproots and lettuce leaves Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olszyk, D., Shiroyama, T., Novak, J.M., Cantrell, K., Sigua, G.C., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.G. 2020. Biochar affects essential elements of carrot taproots and lettuce leaves. Horticultural Science. 55(2):261-271. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14421-19.
Phytostabilization of Zn and Cd in mine soil using corn in combination with biochars and manure-based compost Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Ippolito, J.A., Ducey, T.F., Johnson, M.G., Spokas, K.A. 2019. Phytostabilization of Zn and Cd in mine soil using corn in combination with biochars and manure-based compost. Environments. 6(6):69. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6060069.
Designer biochars impact on corn grain yields, biomass production, and fertility properties of a highly-weathered ultisol Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F., Watts, D.W., Stone, K.C. 2019. Designer biochars impact on corn grain yields, biomass production, and fertility properties of a highly-weathered ultisol. Environments. 6(6):64. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments6060064.
Biochar compost blends facilitate switchgrass growth in mine soils by reducing Cd and Zn bioavailability Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Ippolito, J.A., Watts, D.W., Sigua, G.C., Ducey, T.F., Johnson, M. 2019. Biochar compost blends facilitate switchgrass growth in mine soils by reducing Cd and Zn bioavailability. Biochar Journal. 1:97-114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-019-00004-7.
Remediation of an acidic mine spoil: Miscanthus biochar and lime amendment affects metal availability, plant growth and soil enzymatic activity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Ippolito, J.A., Ducey, T.F., Watts, D.W., Spokas, K.A., Trippe, K.M., Sigua, G.C., Johnson, M.G. 2018. Remediation of an acidic mine spoil: Miscanthus biochar and lime amendment affects metal availability, plant growth and soil enzymatic activity. Chemosphere. 205:709-718. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.04.107.
Ameliorating effects of designer biochars in a hard-setting subsoil layer: soil fertility and plant biomass - (Abstract Only)
Effects of biochars produced from solid organic municipal waste on soil quality parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Randolph, P., Bansode, R., Hassan, O., Rehrah, D., Ravella, R., Reddy, M., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M., Ahmedna, M. 2017. Effects of biochars produced from solid organic municipal waste on soil quality parameters. Journal of Environmental Management. 192:271-280.
Impact of switchgrass biochars with supplemental nitrogen on carbon-nitrogen mineralization in highly weathered Coastal Plain Ultisols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Szogi, A.A., Shumaker, P.D. 2015. Impact of switchgrass biochars with supplemental nitrogen on carbon-nitrogen mineralization in highly weathered Coastal Plain Ultisols. Chemosphere. 145:135-141.
Biomass or biochar – Which is better at improving hydraulic properties? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spokas, K.A., Watts, D.W., Lee, T., Weis, R.D., Novak, J.M., Feyereisen, G.W., Ippolito, J.A. 2016. Biomass or biochar – Which is better at improving hydraulic properties? Acta Horticulturae. 1146:235-242. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1146.31.
Biochars impact on water infiltration and water quality through a compacted subsoil layer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Watts, D.W., Cantrell, K., Shumaker, P.D., Szogi, A.A., Johnson, M., Spokas, K.A. 2016. Biochars impact on water infiltration and water quality through a compacted subsoil layer. Chemosphere. 142:160-167.
Efficacies of designer biochars in improving biomass and nutrient uptake of winter wheat grown in a hard setting subsoil layer Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.G., Spokas, K.A. 2015. Efficacies of designer biochars in improving biomass and nutrient uptake of winter wheat grown in a hard setting subsoil layer. Chemosphere. 142:176-183.
Ameliorating soil chemical properties of a hard setting subsoil layer in coastal plain USA with different designer biochars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2015. Ameliorating soil chemical properties of a hard setting subsoil layer in coastal plain USA with different designer biochars. Chemosphere. 142:168-175.
Plant macro- and micronutrient dynamics in a biochar-amended wetland muck - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Sigua, G.C., Spokas, K.A., Hunt, P.G., Glaz, B.S., Watts, D.W., Cantrell, K.B., Busscher, W.J. 2014. Plant macro- and micronutrient dynamics in a biochar-amended wetland muck. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution. Doi 10.1007/s11270-014-2228-y.
Efficacy of biochar in improving root growth and water holding capacity of hard setting subsoil layer in coastal plains USA - (Abstract Only)
Production and characterization of biochars from agricultural by-products for use in soil quality enhancement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rehrah, D., Reddy, M.R., Novak, J.M., Bansode, R., Schimmel, K.A., Yu, J., Watts, D.W., Ahmedna, M. 2014. Production and characterization of biochars from agricultural by-products for use in soil quality enhancement. Journal of Analytical & Applied Pyrolysis. 108:301-304.
Effects of biochars and hyrdochars produced from lignocellulosic and animal manure on fertility of a Mollisol and Entisol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Spokas, K.A., Cantrell, K.B., Ro, K.S., Watts, D.W., Glaz, B.S., Hunt, P.G., Busscher, W.J. 2014. Effects of biochars and hyrdochars produced from lignocellulosic and animal manure on fertility of a Mollisol and Entisol. Soil Use and Management. 30:175-181. DOI:10.1111/sum.12113.
Influence of corn residue harvest management on grain, stover, and energy yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cantrell, K.B., Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Karlen, D.L., Watts, D.W. 2014. Influence of corn residue harvest management on grain, stover, and energy yields. BioEnergy Research. 7(2):590-597.
Carbon mineralization in two ultisols amended with different sources and particle sizes of pyrolyzed biochar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sigua, G.C., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Cantrell, K.B., Shumaker, P.D., Szogi, A.A., Johnson, M.G. 2014. Carbon mineralization in two ultisols amended with different sources and particle sizes of pyrolyzed biochar. Chemosphere. 103:313-321.
Biochar impact on improving root growth and water retention capacity in Norfolk hard setting subsoil layer - (Abstract Only)
Carbon mineralization in two ultisols: effects of sources and particle sizes of Pyrolyzed Biochar - (Abstract Only)
Designing relevant biochars as soil amendments using lignocellulosic-based and manure-based feedstocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Cantrell, K.B., Watts, D.W., Busscher, W.J., Johnson, M. 2013. Designing relevant biochars as soil amendments using lignocellulosic and manure-based feedstocks. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 14:330-343. DOI:10.1007/s11368-013-0680-8
Augmenting soil water storage using uncharred switchgrass and pyrolyzed biochars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2013. Augmenting soil water storage using uncharred switchgrass and pyrolyzed biochars. Soil Use and Management. 29: 98-104.
Distribution of energy content in corn plants as influenced by corn residue management - (Proceedings)
Cantrell, K.B., Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Karlen, D.L., Watts, D.W. 2012. Distribution of energy content in corn plants as influenced by corn residue management. In: Proceedings from Sun Grant National Conference: Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization, October 2-5, 2012, New Orleans, Louisana. pp.5. Available:http://sungrant.tennessee.edu/NatConference/Agenda.
Transport of nitrate and ammonium during stream flow events from a southeastern USA Coastal Plain in-stream wetland - 1997 to 1999 - (Book / Chapter)
Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Stone, K.C., Chu, X., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.H. 2012. Transport of nitrate and ammonium during stream flow events from a southeastern USA Coastal Plain in-stream wetland - 1997 to 1999. Chapter 7. In: Hickey, K., editor. Advances in Hurricane Research - Modelling, Meteorology, Preparedness and Impacts. New York:InTech. p. 139-158. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/51152.
Compositional and thermal evaluation of lignocellulosic and poultry litter chars via high and low temperature pyrolysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Cantrell, K.B., Watts, D.W. 2012. Compositional and thermal evaluation of lignocellulosic and poultry litter chars via high and low temperature pyrolysis. BioEnergy Research.(6) 114-130.
Designing relevant biochars to revitalize soil quality: Current status and advances - (Proceedings)
Novak, J.M., Cantrell, K.B., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M. 2012. Designing relevant biochars to revitalize soil quality: Current status and advances. In: Xu, J., Wu, J. and He, Y., editors. Functions of Natural Organic Matter in Changing Environment. Proceedings of the 16th Meeting of the International Humic Substances Society Conference, September 9-14, 2012, China:Springer-Verlag GmbH. p. 537-539.
Biochars impact on soil moisture storage in an Ultisol and two Aridisols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Watts, D.W., Amonette, J., Ippolito, J.A., Lima, I.M., Gaskin, J., Das, K.C., Steiner, C., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Schomberg, H.H. 2012. Biochars impact on soil moisture storage in an Ultisol and two Aridisols. Soil Science. 177(5):310-320.
Influence of Biochar on Nitrogen Fractions in a Coastal Plain Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schomberg, H.H., Gaskin, J.W., Harris, K., Das, K.C., Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Watts, D.W., Woodroof, R.H., Lima, I.M., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Xing, B. 2012. Influence of Biochar on Nitrogen Fractions in a Coastal Plain Soil. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(4):1087-1095.
Switchgrass biochar effects two aridisols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ippolito, J.A., Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Watts, D.W. 2012. Switchgrass biochar effects two aridisols. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(4): 1123-1130.
Water holding of biochar amended SE Coastal Plain soils - (Abstract Only)
Water retention of biochar amended soils - (Abstract Only)
Busscher, W.J., Novak, J.M., Evans, D.E., Watts, D.W. 2010. Water retention of biochar amended soils. In: Abstracts for 2010 International Annual Meetings of American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, October 31-November 3, 2010, Long Beach, California. http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2010am/webprogram.
Prospects of winter wheat straw for energy production - (Proceedings)
Cantrell, K.B., Watts, D.W., Gunter, D.H. 2010. Prospects of winter wheat straw for energy production. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 20-23, 2010, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 8 pp.
Influence of pecan biochar on physical properties of a Norfolk loamy sand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Busscher, W.J., Novak, J.M., Evans, D.E., Watts, D.W., Niandou, M., Ahmedna, M. 2010. Influence of pecan biochar on physical properties of a Norfolk loamy sand. Soil Science. 175(1):10-14.
Characterization of designer biochar produced at different temperatures and their effects on a loamy sand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Lima, I., Xing, B., Gaskin, J.W., Steiner, C., Das, K.C., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Watts, D.W., Busscher, W.J., Schomberg, H.H. 2009. Characterization of designer biochar produced at different temperatures and their effects on a loamy sand. Annals of Environmental Science. 3:195-206.
Short-term CO2 mineralization after additions of biochar and switchgrass to a Typic Kandiudult - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Watts, D.W., Laird, D.A., Ahmedna, M.A., Niandou, M.A.S. 2010. Short-term CO2 mineralization after additions of biochar and switchgrass to a Typic Kandiudult. Geoderma. 154:281-288.
Biochar and other organic carbon amendment of a coastal loamy sand - (Abstract Only)
Busscher, W.J., Novak, J.M., Ahmedna, M., Niandou, M., Evans, D.E., Watts, D.W. 2009. Biochar and other organic carbon amendment of a coastal loamy sand [abstract]. Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meetings, November 1-5, 2009, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Distribution of energy in corn plants - (Abstract Only)
Cantrell, K.B., Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Karlen, D.L., Watts, D.W. 2009. Distribution of energy in corn plants [abstract]. Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meetings, November 1-5, 2009, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Development of designer biochar to remediate specific chemical and physical aspects of degraded soils - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Schomberg, H.H., Lima, I.M., Loughrin, J.H., Watts, D.W., Gaskins, J., Das, K.C., Steiner, C., Ahmedna, M., Rehrah, D., Bae, S., Xing, B. 2009. Development of designer biochar to remediate specific chemical and physical aspects of degraded soils [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2009 North American Biochar Conference, August 9-12, 2009, Boulder, Colorado.
Impact of biochar amendment on fertility of a southeastern Coastal Plain soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Laird, D.A., Ahmedna, M., Watts, D.W., Niandou, M. 2009. Impact of biochar amendment on fertility of a southeastern Coastal Plain soil. Soil Science 174(2):105-112.
Rebuilding organic carbon contents in Coastal Plain soils using conservation tillage systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Bauer, P.J., Watts, D.W. 2009. Rebuilding organic carbon contents in Coastal Plain soils using conservation tillage systems. Soil Science Society of America Journal 73:622-629.
Influence of pecan-derived biochar on chemical properties of a Norfolk loamy sand soil - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Watts, D.W., Laird, D.A., Niandou, M., Ahmedna, M. 2008. Influence of pecan-derived biochar on chemical properties of a Norfolk loamy sand soil [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting, November 5-9, Houston, Texas. 2008 CDROM
Biochar addition to a USA SE sandy coastal soil to sequester carbon and improve physical properties - (Proceedings)
Busscher, W.J., Novak, J.M., Ahmenda, M., Watts, D.W., Evans, D.E. 2008. Biochar addition to a USA SE sandy coastal soil to sequester carbon and improve physical properties. In: Proceedings of Soils 2008: Soil-The Living Skin of Plant Earth Conference, December 1-5, 2008, Palmerston North, New Zealand. 2008 Thumb Drive.
Influence of pecan biochar on physical properties of a Norfolk loamy sand - (Abstract Only)
Busscher, W.J., Novak, J.M., Evans, D.E., Watts, D.W., Niandou, M., Ahmedna, M. 2008. Influence of pecan biochar on physical properties of a Norfolk loamy sand [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting, November 5-9, Houston, Texas. 2008 CDROM
Copper and zinc accumulation in sandy soils and constructed wetlands receiving pig manure effluent applications - (Book / Chapter)
Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Watts, D.W. 2008. Copper and zinc accumulation in sandy soils and constructed wetlands receiving pig manure effluent applications. In: Schlegel, P., Durosoy, S. and Jongbloed, A.W., editors. Trace Elements in Animal Production Systems. The Netherlands:Wageningen Academic Publishers. p. 45-54.
Water treatment residuals amended soils release Mn, Na, S and C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Watts, D.W., Busscher, W.J. 2007. Water treatment residuals amended soils release Mn, Na, S and C. Soil Science. 172(12):992-1000.
Copper and zinc acumulation in sandy soils and constructed wetlands receiving pig manure effluent applications - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Watts, D.W. 2007. Copper and zinc acumulation in sandy soils and constructed wetlands receiving pig manure effluent applications. In: Proceedings of the First International Scientific Symposium on Trace Elements in Animal Production Systems, June 14-15, 2007, Archamps, France. p. 7-8.
Soil organic carbon across a Coastal Plain landscape: Effects of tillage and crop management systems - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Bauer, P.J., Griggs, S.R., Watts, D.W. 2007. Soil organic carbon across a Coastal Plain landscape: Effects of tillage and crop management systems [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting Abstracts, November 2-8, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM.
Dissolved phosphorus export from an animal waste impacted in-stream wetland: Response to tropical storm and hurricane disturbance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Stone, K.C., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.H. 2007. Dissolved phosphorus export from an animal waste impacted in-stream wetland: Response to tropical storm and hurricane disturbance. Journal of Environmental Quality 36:790-800.
Greenhouse gas source identification and flux measurements using an optical remote sensing method and a photoacoustic multi-gas analyzer - (Abstract Only)
Ro, K.S., Johnson, M.H., Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Watts, D.W. 2007. Greenhouse gas source identification and flux measurements using an optical remote sensing method and a photoacoustic multi-gas analyzer. Proceedings of 4th USDA Greenhouse Gas Conference, February 6-8, 2007, Baltimore, Maryland. CDROM
Soil organic carbon across a Coastal Plain landscape: Effects of tillage and crop management systems - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Frederick, J.R., Bauer, P.J., Griggs, S.R., Watts, D.W. 2007. Soil organic carbon across a Coastal Plain landscape: Effects of tillage and crop management systems. Proceedings of 4th USDA Greenhouse Gas Conference, February 6-8, 2007, Baltimore, Maryland. CDROM
PHOSPHORUS SORPTION BY SEDIMENTS IN A SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAIN IN-STREAM WETLAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2006. Phosphorus sorption by sediments in a southeastern Coastal Plain in-stream wetland. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:1975-1982.
SPECIATION OF ELEMENTS RELEASED FROM WATER TREATMENT RESDUALS AND THEIR MIGRATION THROUGH A SANDY SOIL - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Watts, D.W. 2006. Speciation of elements released from water treatment resduals and their migration through a sandy soil [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2006 International Meetings, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. 2006 CDROM.
USE OF WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS AS A BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE TO BIND P IN UPLAND AND WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Szogi, A.A., Watts, D.W., Basta, N.T., Dayton, E., Caesar, T. 2006. Use of water treatment residuals as a best management practice to bind p in upland and wetland ecosystems. In: Proceedings of the World Congress of Soil Science, July 9-15, 2006, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. p. 528.
INFLUENCE OF CHEMICAL AMENDMENTS ON THE INORGANIC CHEMICAL SIGNATURE OF LEACHATE COLLECTED FROM A NORFOLK SOIL - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Watts, D.W. 2005. Influence of chemical amendments on the inorganic chemical signature of leachate collected from a Norfolk soil [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CDROM.
CHANGES IN SOIL P LEVELS WITH INNOVATIVE AND TRADITIONAL CROPPING SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
Robinson, S.J., Frederick, J., Novak, J.M., Bauer, P.J., Watts, D.W. 2005. Changes in soil P levels with innovative and traditional cropping systems [abstract]. Proceedings of the Southern Conservation Tillage Systems Conference, June 27-29, 2005, Florence, South Carolina. p. 202.
AGRONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF INNOVATIVE AND TRADITIONAL CROPPING SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
Frederick, J., Bauer, P.J., Novak, J.M., Busscher, W.J., Robinson, S., Hayes, J., Manley, D., Fortnum, B., Watts, D.W. 2005. Agronomic and ecological effects of innovative and traditional cropping systems [abstract]. Proceedings of the Southern Conservation Tillage Systems Conference, June 27-29, 2005, Florence, South Carolina. p. 231.
UTILIZATION OF ALUM-BASED WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS TO REDUCE EXTRACTABLE P CONCENTRATIONS IN P-ENRICHED COASTAL PLAIN SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2005. An alum-based water treatment residual can reduce extractable phosphorus concentrations in three phosphorus-enriched Coastal Plain soils. Journal of Environmental Quality. 34:1820-1827.
INFLUENCE OF ADDED ORGANIC MATTER AND POLYACRYLAMIDE ON PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF A NORFOLK LOAMY SAND - (Abstract Only)
Busscher, W.J., Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Evans, D.E. 2005. Influence of added organic matter and polyacrylamide on physical properties of a Norfolk loamy sand [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CDROM.
AGGREGATE SIZE OF ALUM-BASED WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS CAN INFLUENCE PHOSPHORUS SORPTION KINETICS AND PMAX VALUES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2005. Water treatment residuals aggregate size influences phosphorus sorption kinetics and Pmax values. Soil Science. 170(6):425-432.
COPPER AND ZINC ACCUMULATION, PROFILE DISTRIBUTION, ANE CROP REMOVAL IN COASTAL PLAIN SOILS RECEIVING LONG-TERM, INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS OF SWINE MANURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W., Stone, K.C. 2004. Copper and zinc accumulation, profile distribution, ane crop removal in coastal plain soils receiving long-term, intensive applications of swine manure. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. 47(5):1513-1522.
IMMOBILIZATION OF PHOSPHORUS IN SOIL AND MANURE USING AL-BASED TREATMENTS AND BYPRODUCTS - (Abstract Only)
Basta, N.T., Dayton, E.A., Novak, J.M., Moore Jr, P.A., Watts, D.W. 2004. Immobilization of phosphorus and manure using Al-based treatments and byproducts [abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th International Phosphorus Workshop, August 16-19, 2004, Wageningen, The Netherlands. 2004 CDROM.
UTILIZATION OF ALUM-BASED WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS TO REDUCE SOIL EXTRACTABLE P CONCENTRATIONS - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2004. Utilization of alum-based water treatment residuals to reduce soil extractable P concentrations [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. 2004 CDROM.
DISSOLVED PHOSPHORUS RETENTION AND RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS OF NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PLAIN RIPARIAN ZONES AND IN-STREAM WETLANDS - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Szogi, A.A., Watts, D.W., Johnson, M.H. 2004. Dissolved phosphorus retention and release characteristics of riparian zones and in-stream wetlands [abstract]. American Water Research Association Conference, June 28-30, 2004, Lake Tahoe, California. 2004 CDROM.
STREAM NITROGEN CHANGES IN AN EASTERN COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stone, K.C., Hunt, P.G., Novak, J.M., Johnson, M.H., Watts, D.W., Humenik, F.J. 2004. Stream nitrogen changes in an eastern coastal plain watershed. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 59(2):66-72.
INCREASING THE P SORPTION CAPACITY OF SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAIN SOILS USING WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2004. Increasing the phosphorus sorption capacity of southeastern coastal plain soils using water treatment residuals. Soil Science 169(3):206-214.
SORPTION OF INORGANIC PHOSPHORUS BY ALUM-BASED WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS - (Abstract Only)
NOVAK, J.M., WATTS, D.W. SORPTION OF INORGANIC PHOSPHORUS BY ALUM-BASED WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS [abstract]. 2003 CDROM.
SITE-SPECIFIC HYDRAULIC PROPERTIES OF SEVERAL SOILS IN THE SE COASTAL PLAIN - (Abstract Only)
SADLER, E.J., NOVAK, J.M., WATTS, D.W., BUSSCHER, W.J., FREDERICK, J.R. 2003. SITE-SPECIFIC HYDRAULIC PROPERTIES OF SEVERAL SOILS IN THE SE COASTAL PLAIN [abstract] [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACTS.
DISSOLVED PHOSPHORUS RETENTION AND RELEASE FROM A COASTAL PLAIN IN-STREAM WETLAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NOVAK, J.M., STONE, K.C., SZOGI, A.A., WATTS, D.W., JOHNSON, M.H. DISSOLVED PHOSPHORUS RETENTION AND RELEASE FROM A COASTAL PLAIN IN-STREAM WETLAND. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. 2004. v. 33, p. 394-401.
REDUCTION IN EXCESS SOIL PHOSPHORUS CONCENTRATIONS USING WATER TREATMENT RESIDUALS - (Abstract Only)
Novak, J.M., Watts, D.W. 2004. Reduction in excess soil phosphorus concentrations using water treatment residuals [abstract]. Sustainable Land Application Conference. p. 114.
DISSOLVED PHOSPHORUS TRANSPORT IN STREAM FLOW FROM AN AGRICULTURALLY INTENSIVE SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NOVAK, J.M., STONE, K.C., WATTS, D.W., JOHNSON, M.H. DISSOLVED PHOSPHORUS TRANSPORT IN STREAM FLOW FROM AN AGRICULTURALLY INTENSIVE SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED. TRANSACTIONS OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS. 2003. v. 46. p. 1355-1363.
RUNOFF AND SEDIMENT LOSSES FROM A PAIRED FIELD DEMONSTRATION IN THE COASTAL PLAINS - (Abstract Only)
WATTS, D.W., NOVAK, J.M., ROBINSON, S.J., HAYES, J.C., HUGHES, T.E., BAUER, P.J., FREDERICK, J.R. RUNOFF AND SEDIMENT LOSSES FROM A PAIRED FIELD DEMONSTRATION IN THE COASTAL PLAINS. CD-ROM. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2002.
REBUILDING SOIL ORGANIC CARBON CONTENTS IN COASTAL PLAIN SOILS USING INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - (Abstract Only)
NOVAK, J.M., FREDERICK, J.R., BAUER, P.J., WATTS, D.W., ROBINSON, S.J. REBUILDING SOIL ORGANIC CARBON CONTENTS IN COASTAL PLAIN SOILS USING INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. CD-ROM. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2002.
SEASONAL OCCURRENCE AND EXPORT OF FIVE HERBICIDES FROM A NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PHOSPHORUS DYNAMICS IN A FRESHWATER IN-STREAM WETLAND: EXCHANGE BETWEEN SEDIMENTS AND WATER COLUMN - (Abstract Only)
COPPER AND ZINC ACCUMULATION IN A CONSTRUCTED WETLAND TREATING SWINE WASTEWATER - (Abstract Only)
PHOSPHORUS MOVEMENT TO A COASTAL PLAIN BLACK WATER STREAM WAS DECREASED BY A RIPARIAN ZONE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
NOVAK, J.M., HUNT, P.G., STONE, K.C., WATTS, D.W., JOHNSON, M.H. RIPARIAN ZONE IMPACT ON PHOSPHORUS MOVEMENT TO A COASTAL PLAIN BLACK WATER STREAM. JOURNAL OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION. 2002. V. 57. P. 127-133.
USING GLEAMS AND REMM TO ESTIMATE NUTRIENT MOVEMENT FROM A SPRAY FIELD AND THROUGH A RIPARIAN FOREST - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerwig, B., Stone, K.C., Williams, R.G., Watts, D.W., Novak, J.M. 2001. Using GLEAMS and REMM to estimate nutrient movement from a spray field and through a riparian forest. Transactions of the ASAE. 44(3):505-512.
PHOSPHORUS INPUT-OUTPUT RELATIONSHIPS FOR TWO COASTAL PLAIN IN-STREAM WETLAND SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
PHOSPHORUS MOVEMENT THROUGH A COASTAL PLAIN SOIL AFTER A DECADE OF INTENSIVE SWINE MANURE APPLICATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFECT OF TILLAGE ON MICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAINS SOILS - (Abstract Only)
CARBON AND NITROGEN CONTENT OF THE LIGHT FRACTION MATERIAL IN A COASTAL PLAIN SOIL UNDER L0NG-TERM TILLAGE - (Abstract Only)
FLOW-PROPORTIONAL, TIME-COMPOSITED, AND GRAB SAMPLES ESTIMATION OF NITROGENEXPORT FROM AN EASTERN COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SPATIAL VARIATION OF MEASURED AND MODELED SOIL PROPERTIES IN A NORFOLK SOIL - (Abstract Only)
STORM FLOW EXPORT OF METOLACHLOR FROM A COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
USING GLEAMS AND REMM TO ESTIMATE NUTRIENT MOVEMENT FROM A SPRAY FIELD AND THROUGH A RIPARIAN FOREST - (Proceedings)
PESTICIDE AND METABOLITE OCCURRENCE IN SHALLOW GROUNDWATER OF A COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LEACHING OF ATRAZINE AND METOLACHLOR IN A COASTAL PLAIN SOIL: TILLAGE AND IRRIGATION IMPACTS - (Abstract Only)
PHOSPHORUS MOVEMENT THROUGH COASTAL PLAIN SOILS FROM INTENSIVE SWINE MANURE APPLICATION - (Abstract Only)
FLOW PROPORTIONAL AND TIME COMPOSITE ESTIMATES OF NUTRIENT LOADING FROM AN EASTERN COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Proceedings)
PESTICIDE CONCENTRATION VARIATIONS CORRELATED WITH WELL BORE VOLUME REMOVAL IN SHALLOW COASTAL PLAIN GROUNDWATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFECTS OF TILLAGE ON CARBON DISTRIBUTION IN COASTAL PLAIN SOILS - (Abstract Only)
EVALUATION OF ATRAZINE POSITIVE AND FALSE POSITIVE IMMUNOASSAY DETECTIONS IN GROUND WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVALUATION OF C18 SOLID-PHASE EXTRACTION CARTRIDGES FOR THE ISOLATION OF SELECT PESTICIDES AND METABOLITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVALUATION OF AN ELISA KIT FOR THE DETECTION OF METRIBUZIN IN STREAM WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ASSESSMENT OF PESTICIDE AND METABOLITE OCCURRENCE IN SHALLOW GROUNDWATER OF A COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Abstract Only)
EFFECTS OF SUMMER STORM FLOW ON PESTICIDES IN A COASTAL PLAIN STREAM SYSTEM: CONCENTRATIONS AND EXPORTS - (Abstract Only)
PESTICIDE OCCURRENCE IN GROUND AND SURFACE WATERS IN A COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Proceedings)
SOLID-PHASE EXTRACTION AND GC ANALYSES OF SELECT AGRICULTURAL PESTICIDES AND METABOLITES IN STREAM WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
INVESTIGATION OF PESTICIDES AND METABOLITES IN A STREAM SYSTEM OF A COASTAL PLAIN WATERSHED - (Abstract Only)
CHANGES IN SOIL CHARACTERISTICS AS INFLUENCED BY DIFFERING LONG-TERM TILLAGE PRACTICES - (Abstract Only)
IMPACT OF NUTRIENTS TO STREAM WATER QUALITY IN A SOUTHEASTERN COASTAL PLAINWATERSHED - (Abstract Only)