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Clinton F Williams
Soil Scientist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
An analysis of culture-based methods used for the detection and isolation of Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. from surface water: a systematic review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McConn, B.R., Kraft, A.L., Durso, L.M., Ibekwe, A.M., Frye, J.G., Wells, J., Tobey, E.M., Ritchie, S.M., Williams, C.F., Cook, K.L., Sharma, M. 2024. An analysis of culture-based methods used for the detection and isolation of Salmonella spp., Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. from surface water: a systematic review. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172190.
A one health approach for monitoring antimicrobial resistance: developing a national freshwater pilot effort - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Franklin, A.M., Weller, D.L., Durso, L.M., Bagley, M., Davis, B.C., Frye, J.G., Grim, C., Ibekwe, A.M., Jahne, M., Keely, S.P., Kraft, A.L., McConn, B.R., Mitchell, R., Ottensen, A., Sharma, M., Strain, E., Tadesse, D., Tate, H., Wells, J., Williams, C.F., Cook, K.L., Kabera, C., Mcdermott, P., Garland, J. 2024. A one health approach for monitoring antimicrobial resistance: developing a national freshwater pilot effort. Frontiers in Water. 6. Article 1359109. https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2024.1359109.
Mowing height effects on 'TifTuf' bermudagrass during deficit irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hejl, R.W., Conley, M.M., Serba, D.D., Williams, C.F. 2024. Mowing height effects on 'TifTuf' bermudagrass during deficit irrigation. Agronomy. 14(3):628. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14030628.
Spectral reflectance estimated genetic variation in hybrid turf bermudagrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Serba, D.D., Wu, Y., Hejl, R.W., Williams, C.F., Bronson, K. 2023. Spectral reflectance estimated genetic variation in hybrid turf bermudagrass. Grass Research. 3. Article 22. https://doi.org/10.48130/GR-2023-0022.
Hybrid bermudagrass responses to impaired water sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hejl, R.W., Williams, C.F., Monaco, T.A., Serba, D.D., Conley, M.M. 2023. Hybrid bermudagrass responses to impaired water sources. HortScience. 58(8):907-914. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17206-23.
Physicochemical characterization of biochar derived from the pyrolysis of cotton gin waste and walnut shells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ndoun, M., Preisendanz, H., Williams, C.F., Veith, T.L., Elliott, H.A., Mashtare, M., Knopf, A.L., Vozenilek, N., Velegol, S.B. 2023. Physicochemical characterization of biochar derived from the pyrolysis of cotton gin waste and walnut shells. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. 66(5): 1163-1174. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15489.
Cotton gin waste and walnut shells-derived biochar as low-cost solutions to removing pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ndoun, M., Knopf, A.L., Preisendanz, H.E., Vozenilek, N., Elliott, H.A., Mashtare, M.L., Velegol, S.B., Veith, T.L., Williams, C.F. 2023. Cotton gin waste and walnut shells-derived biochar as low-cost solutions to removing pharmaceuticals from aqueous solutions. Chemosphere. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138591.
Pertinent water-saving management strategies for sustainable turfgrass in the desert U.S. southwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Serba, D.D., Hejl, R.W., Burayu, W., Umeda, K., Bushman, B.S., Williams, C.F. 2022. Pertinent water-saving management strategies for sustainable turfgrass in the desert U.S. southwest. Sustainability. 14(19). Article 12722. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912722.
Nitrous oxide emissions, N uptake, biomass, and rubber yield in N-fertilized, surface-irrigated guayule - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bronson, K.F., Hunsaker, D.J., El-Shikha, D., Rockholt, S.M., Williams, C.F., Rasutis, D., Soratan, K., Venterea, R.T. 2021. Nitrous oxide emissions, N uptake, biomass, and rubber yield in N-fertilized, surface-irrigated guayule. Industrial Crops and Products. 167. Article 113561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113561.
Modeling carbamazepine transport in wastewater-irrigated soil under different land uses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Filipovic, L., Filipovic, V., Walker, C.W., Williams, C.F., Gall, H., Watson, J.E. 2020. Modeling carbamazepine transport in wastewater-irrigated soil under different land uses. Journal of Environmental Quality. 49(4):1011-1019. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20074.
Identifying stakeholder groups in natural resource management: Comparing quantitative and qualitative social network approaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wutich, A., Beresford, M., Bausch, J., Eaton, W., Brasier, K., Williams, C.F., Porter, S. 2020. Identifying stakeholder groups in natural resource management: Comparing quantitative and qualitative social network approaches. Society and Natural Resources. 33(7):941-948. https://doi.org/10.1080/08941920.2019.1707922.
Improving nitrogen fertilizer use efficiency in subsurface drip-irrigated cotton in the desert southwest Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bronson, K.F., Hunsaker, D.J., Meisinger, J.J., Rockholt, S.M., Thorp, K.R., Conley, M.M., Williams, C.F., Norton, E.R., Barnes, E.M. 2019. Improving nitrogen fertilizer use efficiency in subsurface drip-irrigated cotton in the desert southwest. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 83(6):1712-1721. https://doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2019.07.0210.
Applied injected air into subsurface drip irrigation: plant uptake of pharmaceuticals and soil microbial communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
D'Alessio, M., Durso, L.M., Williams, C.F., Olson, C.A., Ray, C., Paparozzi, E.T. 2020. Applied injected air into subsurface drip irrigation: plant uptake of pharmaceuticals and soil microbial communities. Journal of Environmental Engineering. 146(2). https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001655.
The efficacy of three diatomaceous earth sources for removing tylosin from aqueous systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stromer, B.S., Woodbury, B.L., Williams, C.F. 2019. The efficacy of three diatomaceous earth sources for removing tylosin from aqueous systems. Journal of Environmental Quality. 48(6):1863-1871. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.11.0409.
Development of a cost-effective treatment process for removing antimicrobials from agricultural wastewater - (Proceedings)
Woodbury, B.L., Stromer, B.S., Williams, C.F., Woodward, K.A., Hakk, H., Lupton, S.J. 2019. Development of a cost-effective treatment process for removing antimicrobials from agricultural wastewater. In: Proceedings of Waste to Worth Conference, April 22-26, 2019, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Available: https://lpelc.org/development-of-a-cost-effective-treatment-process-for-removing-antimicrobials-from-agricultural-wastewater/
Physical interactions of antibiotics and metabolites with solids: elucidating fate, transportation and mitigation methods - (Abstract Only)
Tylosin sorption to diatomaceous earth: Investigation of physical processes of tylosin in natural systems and development of mitigation methods - (Abstract Only)
Stromer, B.S., Woodbury, B.L., Williams, C.F. 2018. Tylosin sorption to diatomaceous earth: Investigation of physical processes of tylosin in natural systems and development of mitigation methods [abstract]. American Chemical Society 255th National Meeting, March 17-22, 2018, New Orleans, LA. ENVR511. Available at: https://plan.core-apps.com/acsnola2018/abstract/e1650562-b0a4-4f93-984d-1e2c44d42ffb
Nitrogen management impacts nitrous oxide emissions under varying cotton irrigation systems in the American Desert Southwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bronson, K.F., Hunsaker, D.J., Williams, C.F., Thorp, K.R., Rockholt, S.M., Del Grosso, S.J., Venterea, R.T., Barnes, E.M. 2018. Nitrogen management impacts nitrous oxide emissions under varying cotton irrigation systems in the American Desert Southwest. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:70-78.
Tylosin sorption to diatomaceous earth described by Langmuir isotherm and Freundlich isotherm models Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stromer, B.S., Woodbury, B.L., Williams, C.F. 2018. Tylosin sorption to diatomaceous earth described by Langmuir isotherm and Freundlich isotherm models. Chemosphere. 193:912-920. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.11.083.
Do septic systems contribute micropollutants and their transformation products to shallow groundwater? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Toor, G., Wilson, P., Williams, C.F. 2017. Do septic systems contribute micropollutants and their transformation products to shallow groundwater? Environmental Science and Technology. 123:258-267.
Septic systems as hot-spots of pollutants in the environment: Fate and mass balance of micropollutants in septic drainfields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Toor, G.S., Wilson, P., Williams, C.F. 2016. Septic systems as hot-spots of pollutants in the environment: Fate and mass balance of micropollutants in septic drainfields. Environmental Science and Technology. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.043.
Uptake of three antibiotics and an anti-epileptic drug by wheat plants spray irrigated with wastewater treatment plant effluent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Franklin, A., Williams, C.F., Andrews, D., Woodward, E., Watson, J. 2016. Uptake of three antibiotics and an anti-epileptic drug by wheat plants spray irrigated with wastewater treatment plant effluent. Journal of Environmental Quality. 45:546–554.
Vadose zone transport of natural and synthetic estrogen hormones at Penn State's "Living Filter" wastewater irrigation site - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Woodward, E.E., Andwers, D.M., Williams, C.F., Watson, J.E. 2014. Vadose zone transport of natural and synthetic estrogen hormones at Penn State's "Living Filter" wastewater irrigation site. Journal of Environmental Quality. 43(6):1933-1943.
Pharmaceuticals and organochlorine pesticides in sediments of an urban river in Florida, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Toor, G.S., Williams, C.F. 2015. Pharmaceuticals and organochlorine pesticides in sediments of an urban river in Florida, United States. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 15:993-1004.
Sustainability of water reclamation: long-term recharge with reclaimed wastewater does not enhance antibiotic resistance in sediment bacteria Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mclain, J.E., Williams, C.F. 2014. Sustainability of water reclamation: long-term recharge with reclaimed wastewater does not enhance antibiotic resistance in sediment bacteria. Sustainability. 6:1313-1327.
Comparison of equilibrium and non-equilibrium distribution coefficients for the human drug carbamazepine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sorption/Desorption of lincomycin from three arid region soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Serum estrogenicity and biological responses in African catfish raised in wastewater ponds in Ghana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Church, C., Elliott, H.A., Shappell, N.W., Schoenfuss, H.L., Drechsel, P., Williams, C.F., Knopf, A.L., Dabie, M.Y. 2013. Serum estrogenicity and biological responses in African catfish raised in wastewater ponds in Ghana. Science of the Total Environment. 463-464:1182-1191.
Antibiotic effects on microbial community characteristics in soils under conservation management practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Unger, I.M., Goyne, K.W., Kennedy, A.C., Kremer, R.J., McLain, J.E., Williams, C.F. 2013. Antibiotic effects on microbial community characteristics in soils under conservation management practices. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 77:100–112.
Patterns of estrogen occurrence in sewage treatment effluent (STPE) from a university campus - (Proceedings)
Asem-Hiablie, S., Herschel, E.A., Church, C., Watson, J.E., Williams, C.F. 2012. Patterns of estrogen occurrence in sewage treatment effluent (STPE) from a university campus. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE), July 29 - August 1, 2012, Dallas Texas. Paper No. 121338255.
Soil persistence and fate of carbamazepine, lincomycin, caffeine, and iburpofen from wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, C.F., Mclain, J.E. 2012. Soil persistence and fate of carbamazepine, lincomycin, caffeine, and iburpofen from wastewater. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(5):1473-1480.
Occurrence of carbamazepine in soils under different land uses receiving wastewater - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, C.W., Watson, J.E., Williams, C.F. 2012. Occurrence of carbamazepine in soils under different land uses receiving wastewater. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41(4):1263-1267.
Evaluating surface seals in soil columns to mitigate methy isothiocyanate volatilization - ()
Comparison of rhodamine-WT and bromide as a tracer for elucidating internal wetland flow dynamics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, C.F., Nelson, S.D. 2011. Comparison of rhodamine-WT and bromide as a tracer for elucidating internal wetland flow dynamics. Ecological Engineering. 37:1492-1498.
Assessing Environmental Impacts of Treated Wastewater through Monitoring of Fecal Indicator Bacteria and Salinity in Irrigated Soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mclain, J.E., Williams, C.F. 2011. Assessing Environmental Impacts of Treated Wastewater through Monitoring of Fecal Indicator Bacteria and Salinity in Irrigated Soils. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 184:1559-1572.
Nonuniform and Unsteady Solute Transport in Furrow Irrigation II. Description of Field Experiments and Calibration of Infiltration and Roughness Coefficients - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perea, H., Bautista, E., Hunsaker, D.J., Strelkoff, T., Williams, C.F., Adamsen, F.J. 2011. Nonuniform and unsteady solute transport in furrow irrigation II. Description of field experiments and calibration of infiltration and roughness coefficients. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering. 137(5):315-326.
Bacterial antibiotic resistance in soils irrigated with reclaimed municipal wastewater - (Proceedings)
Increased soil sorption of pendimethalin due to deposition of guayule-derived detritus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, C.F., Coffelt, T.A., Watson, J.E. 2009. Increased soil sorption of pendimethalin due to deposition of guayule-derived detritus. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 73(6):1952-1957.
CHARACTERIZATION AND RECYCLING OF WASTE WATER FROM GUAYULE LATEX EXTRACTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coffelt, T.A., Williams, C.F. 2009. Characterization and recycling of waste water from guayule latex extraction. Industrial Crops and Products (29), pp. 648-653.
Plant Population, Planting Date, and Germplasm Effects on Guayule Latex, Rubber and Resin Yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coffelt, T.A., Nakayama, F.S., Ray, D.T., Cornish, K., Mcmahan, C.M., Williams, C.F. 2009. Plant Population, Planting Date, and Germplasm Effects on Guayule Latex, Rubber and Resin Yields. Industrial Crops and Products. 29(1):255-260.
A LOW-COST THREE-DIMENSIONAL SAMPLE COLLECTION ARRAY TO EVALUATE AND MONITOR CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, C.F., Adamsen, F.J. 2008. A low-cost three-dimensional sample collection array to evaluate and monitor constructed wetlands. Ecological Engineering. 33(1):83-90
Seasonal variation in accurate identification of Escherichia coli within a constructed wetland receiving tertiary-treated municipal effluent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mclain, J.E., Williams, C.F. 2008. Seasonal variation in accurate identification of Escherichia coli within a constructed wetland receiving tertiary-treated municipal effluent. Water Research. doi:10.1016/j.watres.2008.06003. 42:4041-4048
A LOW COST THREE-DIMENSIONAL SAMPLE COLLECTION ARRAY TO EVALUATE AND MONITOR CONSTRUCTED WETLANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, C.F., Adamsen, F.J. 2008. A low cost three-dimensional sample collection array to evaluate and monitor constructed wetlands. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33:83:90
POTENTIAL RECYCLING OF ANTIOXIDANT SOLUTION FOR GUAYULE LATEX EXTRACTION - (Abstract Only)
Coffelt, T.A., Williams, C.F. 2007. Potential recycling of antioxidant solution for guayule latex extraction, P. 28.
PRESENCE AND TRANSPORT OF ESCHERICHIA COLI AND SALMONELLA SPP. IN SOILS OF A MUNICIPAL PARK IRRIGATED WITH RECLAIMED WASTEWATER - (Abstract Only)
Spatial Distribution of the Human Drug Carbamazepine in a Constructed Wetland Receiving Municipal Sewage Eflluent - (Abstract Only)
Williams, C.F., Mclain, J.E., Adamsen, F.J. 2006. Spatial Distribution of the Human Drug Carbamazepine in a Constructed Wetland Receiving Municipal Sewage Eflluent. Agronomy Abstracts. [CD-ROM P25327]
E. coli Regrowth in a Constructed Wetland Receiving Treated Sewage Effluent: A Threat to Human Health? - (Abstract Only)
Mclain, J.E., Williams, C.F., Rock, C.M. 2006. E. coli regrowth in a constructed wetland receiving treated sewage effluent: a threat to human health?. Agronomy Abstracts. [CD-ROM P24484]
SORPTION/DESORPTION OF CARBAMAZEPINE FROM IRRIGATED SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, C.F., Williams, C.F., Adamsen, F.J. 2006. Sorption/desorption of carbamazepine from irrigated soils. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35(5):1779-1783.
ESTIMATING THE POTENTIAL FOR FACILITATED TRANSPORT OF NAPROPAMIDE BY DISSOLVED ORGANIC MATTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, C.F., Letey, J., Farmer, W.F. 2006. ESTIMATING THE POTENTIAL FOR FACILITATED TRANSPORT OF NAPROPAMIDE BY DISSOLVED ORGANIC MATTER. Soil Science Society of America Journal. doi:102136/sssaj2001.0063, pp. 24-30.
IS IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE SUSTAINABLE? THE BATTLE TO COUNTERACT SALINITY - ()
Williams, C.F. Is irrigated agriculture sustainable? the battle to counteract salinity. Southwest Hydrology. 4(4):22-23