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Research Project: Enhancing the Profitability and Sustainability of Upland Cotton, Cottonseed, and Agricultural Byproducts through Improvements in Pre- and Post-Harvest Processing

Location: Cotton Production and Processing Research

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Opportunities for robotic systems and automation in cotton production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barnes, E.M., Morgan, G., Hake, K., Devine, J., Kurtz, R., Ibendahl, G., Sharda, A., Rains, G., Snider, J., Maja, J., Thomason, A., Lu, Y., Gharakhani, H., Griffin, J., Kimura, E., Hardin, R., Raper, T., Sierra, Y., Fue, K., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2021. Opportunities for robotic systems and automation in cotton production. AgriEngineering. 3(2):339-362. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering3020023.

Module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination: Design update - (Popular Publication)
Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2021. Module feeder inspection system for plastic contamination: Design update. National Cotton Ginners Association. Available: https://www.cotton.org/ncga/upload/JDW-MFIS-Design-Update-NCGA-White-Paper-04222021-002.pdf.

Utilization of the fiber length variation captured by the HVI fibrogram to improve the prediction of yarn quality - (Abstract Only)
Sayeed, A., Kelly, B., Wanjura, J.D., Hequet, E. 2020. Utilization of the fiber length variation captured by the HVI fibrogram to improve the prediction of yarn quality. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Presentation. San Antonio, TX, November 10-13, 2019.

Characterizing the total within-sample variation in cotton fiber length using the HVI fibrogram Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sayeed, A., Schumann, M., Smith, W., Wanjura, J.D., Kelly, B., Hequet, E. 2020. Characterizing the total within-sample variation in cotton fiber length using the HVI fibrogram. Textile Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517520935212.

Plastic contamination image data-set for deep learning model development and training Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Plastic contamination image data-set for deep learning model development and training . AgriEngineering. 2:317-321. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020021.

Plastic contamination image dataset for deep learning model development and training Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Plastic contamination image dataset for deep learning model development and training. AgriEngineering. 2(2):317-321. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020021.

Cotton module feeder plastic contamination inspection system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Cotton module feeder plastic contamination inspection system. AgriEngineering. 2:280-293. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering2020018.

Visual imaging plastic removal system (VIPR); commercial field trials - (Proceedings)

Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update - (Proceedings)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2020. Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 588-609.

Camera inspection system for plastic in cotton module feeder - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Camera inspection system for plastic in cotton module feeder. Laboratory Publication. online. https://www.cotton.org/ncga/upload/ModuleFeeder_Inspection-Simple-Camara-System.pdf

Plastic detection and removal systems: Research and working solutions for cotton gins - (Abstract Only)

Fiber quality and contamination - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Fiber quality and contamination. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Wichita Falls, KS, February 25-26, 2020.

Review of current ginning research. - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Review of current ginning research.. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. February 12, 2020, Lubbock, TX.

Update on contamination research - 2020 Southwest Cotton Physiology meeting held in Ardmore, OK; February 4 - 6, 2020 - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Update on contamination research - 2020 Southwest Cotton Physiology meeting held in Ardmore, OK; February 4 - 6, 2020. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.

Gin process control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Fabian, J.C., Hardin Iv, R.G. 2020. Gin process control. Journal of Cotton Science. 24(2):81-86. Available: https://www.cotton.org/journal/2020-24/3/131.cfm

Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update - (Abstract Only)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2020. Advances in managing cotton modules using rfid technology - system development update. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. Austin, TX, January 8-10, 2020.

Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020 - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research at the Beltwide Cotton Conference 2020. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.

Machine vision for plastic contamination detection - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2020. Machine vision for plastic contamination detection. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.

Module storage and gin contamination management - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2020. Module storage and gin contamination management. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Altus, OK, January 21-22, 2020.

Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production - (Proceedings)
Barnes, E.M., Morgan, G., Hake, K., Devine, J., Kurtz, R., Ibendahl, G., Griffin, T., Sharda, A., Rains, G., Fue, K.G., Maja, J., Thomasson, A., Griffin, J., Kimura, E., Gharakhani, H., Ayre, B., Young, S., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2020. Current and potential robotic applications to improve cotton production. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. online. https://ncc.confex.com/ncc/2020/webprogram/Paper19872.html

Lubbock and Las Cruces: Latest research update - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Whitelock, D.P. 2020. Lubbock and Las Cruces: Latest research update. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. Austin, TX, 01/08-10/2020.

Contamination research update & Lubbock report - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2020. Contamination research update & Lubbock report. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. Austin, TX, January 08-10, 2020.

Removal detection system - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2020. Removal detection system. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. online.

Sonication amplitude and processing time influence the cellulose nanocrystals morphology and dispersion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shojaeiarani, J., Bajwa, D., Holt, G.A. 2020. Sonication amplitude and processing time influence the cellulose nanocrystals morphology and dispersion. Nanocomposites. 6(1):41-46. https://doi.org/10.1080/20550324.2019.1710974.

Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton. International Cotton Advisory Committee Recorder. online.

Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Tran, K.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B. 2019. Update on plastic contamination detection and removal research. Meeting Abstract. Cotton, Inc. Support Conference. December 4, 2019. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2020/index.htm.

Patenting versus open source - panel of cotton industry stakeholders - (Abstract Only)

Are natural fibers evil and will they kill the universe? Or what is an lca and where do numbers come from? - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Are natural fibers evil and will they kill the universe? Or what is an lca and where do numbers come from?. Texas A&M Cotton Producer Educational Program. Presentation. College Station, TX, November 20, 2019.

Thermal performance of double-sided metal core PCBs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Preston, S.C., Cook, J.A., Tran, K.D., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Thermal performance of double-sided metal core PCBs. AgriEngineering. 1(4):539-549. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040039.

Ginning - history and current day - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Ginning - history and current day. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Texico ISD Middle School on October 21, 2019.

Electronic design of a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Electronic design of a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1:523–538. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040038.

Man-machine-interface software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Man-machine-interface software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1(4):511-522. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040037.

Embedded micro-controller software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Embedded micro-controller software design for a cotton harvester yield monitor calibration system. AgriEngineering. 1(4):485-495. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriengineering1040035.

Cotton production and processing research unit - more than just cotton ginning - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - more than just cotton ginning. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Presentation. Wichita Falls, TX.

Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton: Lab and field results - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Plastic contamination detection and removal in seed cotton: Lab and field results. Annual Australian Cotton Conference. Presentation.

Cotton production and processing research unit - research update USDA ARS CSRL 2019 field day - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - research update USDA ARS CSRL 2019 field day. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.

Engineering issues currently facing the cotton industry - capstone senior design projects (3) - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Engineering issues currently facing the cotton industry - capstone senior design projects (3). Meeting Abstract. Presentation. College Station, TX, September 20, 2019.

Cotton production and processing research unit - current research activities (Texas Organic Cotton Growers) - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Cotton production and processing research unit - current research activities (Texas Organic Cotton Growers). Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Lubbock, TX.

Plastic contamination research update - Plains Cotton Ginners annual meeting - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Plastic contamination research update - Plains Cotton Ginners annual meeting. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Preventing plastic contamination in the field and at the gin - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2019. Preventing plastic contamination in the field and at the gin. Meeting Abstract. Vol 1.

Ginning - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Ginning. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Plastic contamination research update - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Plastic contamination research update. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Altus, OK.

Embedded micro-controller software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Embedded micro-controller software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system. Software and User Manual Public Release. None.

Man-machine-interface software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Man-machine-interface software for cotton harvester yield calibration weighing system. Software and User Manual Public Release. None.

Handling and ginning wet cotton - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Handling and ginning wet cotton. Workshop Proceedings. Presentation. Lubbock, TX and Stoneville, MS.

Cotton harvesting - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Cotton harvesting. Meeting Abstract. 1-43.

Harvester maintenance to prevent contamination - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2019. Harvester maintenance to prevent contamination. Texas A&M Cotton Producer Educational Program. Presentation. Lubbock, TX, July 23, 2019.

Capturing more value from cotton data - (Other)
Barnes, E., Kurtz, R., Daystar, J., Wanjura, J.D., Ward, J., Hardin, R., Kirk, K., Porter, W. 2019. Capturing more value from cotton data. Cotton Incorporated Cotton Production Report. Available: http://cottoncultivated.cottoninc.com/research_reports/capturing-value-from-cotton-data/

Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite as a natural fiber alternative to petroleum based closed-cell foam Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Mcintyre, G., Bayer, E. 2019. Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite as a natural fiber alternative to petroleum based closed-cell foam. International Conference on Natural Fibers. 139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111533.

Cotton harvesting and ginning - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Cotton harvesting and ginning. Texas A&M Cotton Producer Educational Program. Presentation. Lubbock, TX.

Round module wrap: Components and removal - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Round module wrap: Components and removal. Plant Management Network. online. http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/edcenter/seminars/ cotton/RoundModuleWrap/

Round module wrap: Components and removal - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D. 2019. Round module wrap: Components and removal. Plant Management Network. Available: https://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/infocenter/topic/focusoncotton/

Plastic contamination research update - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Plastic contamination research update. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Grapevine, TX, June 24, 2019.

Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Bayer, E., Mcintyre, G. 2019. Acoustic evaluation of a mycological bio-composite. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.

Update: Ongoing research for detection and/ Or removal of plastic - (Popular Publication)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Update: Ongoing research for detection and/ Or removal of plastic. Meeting Abstract. 1-3.

Implications of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Implications of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed. Meeting Abstract. 1.

CPPRU: Plastic Contamination Research Update - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. CPPRU: Plastic Contamination Research Update. Meeting Abstract. 1.

An electronic system for managing cotton modules - system development update - (Abstract Only)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G., Barnes, E.M. 2019. An electronic system for managing cotton modules - system development update. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.

Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wanjura, J.D., Armijo, C.B., Delhom, C.D., Boman, R.K., Faulkner, W.B., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Effects of harvesting and ginning practices on southern high plains cotton - fiber quality. Textile Research Journal. 89(23-24)4938-4958. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517519844215.

Plastic contamination research update: Working systems with a future - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Plastic contamination research update: Working systems with a future. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Fort Worth, TX, March 19, 2019.

Results from testing a mechanical preconditioning system for removing cottonseed linters - (Other)
Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2019. Results from testing a mechanical preconditioning system for removing cottonseed linters. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). Presentation. Boston, MA, July 7-10, 2019.

Unlocking CBP's potential through value addition, innovation and the circular economy: The U.S. Experience - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Unlocking CBP's potential through value addition, innovation and the circular economy: The U.S. Experience. Meeting Abstract. Presentation.

Gin Improvement and Contamination Efforts - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2019. Gin Improvement and Contamination Efforts. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Evaluation of filter media options for high volume PM2.5 sampling Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, H., Wanjura, J.D., Faulkner, W.B., Lacey, R. 2019. Evaluation of filter media options for high volume PM2.5 sampling. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 35(2): 205-209. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.13010.

New tools for managing cotton modules - (Abstract Only)
Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. New tools for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.

Update on the development of a system for tracking modules using rfid technology - (Abstract Only)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Update on the development of a system for tracking modules using rfid technology. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation. New Orleans, LA on January 8-10, 2020.

Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron - (Other)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Funk, P.A., Armijo, C.B., Gray, M.R., Bader, I.N., Tran, K.D. 2019. Testing of a plastic detection and removal system for round module wrap on the gin stand feeder apron. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Ginning Conference. January 8-10, 2019, New Orleans, LA.

Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Tran, K.D., Bader, I.N., Garcia Jr, J.P., Gray, M.R. 2019. Experience from installation and operation of plastic detection/ Removal systems in two commercial gins. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Presentation.

GMO's - The good, the bad, and the ugly - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2018. GMO's - The good, the bad, and the ugly. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Capstone senior design projects (3) - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2018. Capstone senior design projects (3). Meeting Abstract. 1.

Finding successful applications/ Products utilizing cotton plant materials - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2018. Finding successful applications/ Products utilizing cotton plant materials. International Cotton Advisory Committee Recorder. Presentation. Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, Dec. 2-6, 2018.

Plastic contamination sensor and removal system development - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Whitelock, D.P., Armijo, C.B., Funk, P.A., Garcia, J.P., Gray, M.R., Bader, I., Tapia Carrillo, A. 2018. Plastic contamination sensor and removal system development. Meeting Abstract. online p.39. https://www.asabe.org/Portals/0/18AIM-part2-technical.pdf?ver=2018-08-20-205035-733

Welcome to agriengineering—a new open-access, open-source, open-hardware journal for the growing multidisciplinary scientific and engineering agricultural research community Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Welcome to agriengineering—a new open-access, open-source, open-hardware journal for the growing multidisciplinary scientific and engineering agricultural research community. AgriEngineering. 1(1), 1-3. 10.3390/agriengineering1010001.

New tools for managing cotton modules - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D. 2018. New tools for managing cotton modules. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Memphis, TN, March 2, 2018.

Managing cotton modules using RFID technology and an update on plastic contamination research - (Abstract Only)
Wanjura, J.D. 2018. Managing cotton modules using RFID technology and an update on plastic contamination research. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Mayador, TX on March 26, 2018.

New technologies for managing cotton modules - (Proceedings)
Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. New technologies for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.

Evaluation of a preconditioning system for a cottonseed mechanical delinter - (Other)
Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G. 2018. Evaluation of a preconditioning system for a cottonseed mechanical delinter. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Detroit, MI, July 29 August 1, 2018.

Acoustic sensing of seed-cotton trash levels - (Proceedings)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2018. Acoustic sensing of seed-cotton trash levels. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Friday, January 5, 2018: 8:45 AM.

Cottonseed air-handling and storage requirements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ashley, H., Thomas, J., Holt, G.A., Valco, T.D. 2018. Cottonseed air-handling and storage requirements. Journal of Cotton Science. 22(1):47-59.

Evaluation of mechanical cotton seed delinter for breeders - (Abstract Only)
Arce, J., Dever, J., Wheeler, T., Holt, G.A., Hague, S. 2018. Evaluation of mechanical cotton seed delinter for breeders. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. CD ROM.

Increasing cotton stand establishment in soils prone to soil crusting - (Abstract Only)
Dudak, J., Morgan, G., Arthur, B., Mott, D., Holt, G.A. 2018. Increasing cotton stand establishment in soils prone to soil crusting. Meeting Abstract. CD ROM.

Biocomposites for value addition to agricultural waste: Industry partnership for product development - (Abstract Only)

Implications of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T. 2018. Implications of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed. Meeting Abstract. Friday, January 5, 2018: 8:45 AM.

USDA Gin Lab Updates - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2017. USDA Gin Lab Updates. Meeting Abstract. Plains Ginners Association Meeting. Lubbock, TX.

New Technologies for Managing Cotton Modules - (Other)

Field based plastic contamination sensing - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Whitelock, D.P., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2017. Field based plastic contamination sensing. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Presentation.

Simplified through-transmission test method for determination of a material's acoustic properties - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. 2017. Simplified through-transmission test method for determination of a material's acoustic properties. ASABE Annual International Meeting. ASABE Presentation.

New technologies for managing cotton modules - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. Plant Management Network. eletronic.

Simplified three microphone acoustic test method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Wanjura, J.D. Simplified three microphone acoustic test method. Instruments. 1(1):4-24. 2017.

Cottonseed and cotton plant biomass - (Book / Chapter)
Holt, G.A., Dowd, M.K. 2018. Cottonseed and cotton plant biomass. International Cotton Advisory Committee Recorder. 36(2):3-5.

New technologies for managing cotton modules - (Abstract Only)
Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference Presentation.

New technologies for managing cotton modules - (Proceedings)
Wanjura, J.D., Barnes, E.M., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A. 2017. New technologies for managing cotton modules. 2017 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, Cotton Ginning Conference: http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2020/index.htm.

Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2017. Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave Material properties. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 398.

Survey results of the research needs and requirements of the ginning industries in Australia and the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Der Sluijs, R., Holt, G.A. 2017. Survey results of the research needs and requirements of the ginning industries in Australia and the United States. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:40-50.

Harvesting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wanjura, J.D., Baker, K.D., Barnes, E.M. 2017. Harvesting. Journal of Cotton Science. 21:70-80.

Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A. 2016. Microwave moisture sensing of seedcotton: Part 1: Seedcotton microwave material properties. Sensors. 16(11):1843-1863.

Effect of harvest timing and leaf hairiness on fiber quality - (Abstract Only)

Testing of a large-scale mechanical cottonseed delinter: results and improvements - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A., Wedegaertner, T., Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Delhom, C.D. 2017. Testing of a large-scale mechanical cottonseed delinter: results and improvements. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Cotton Ginning Conference page 28.

Evaluation of physico-mechanical properties of mycelium reinforced green biocomposites made from cellulosic fibers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ziegler, A.R., Bajwa, S.G., Holt, G.A., McIntyre, G., Bajwa, D.S. 2016. Evaluation of physico-mechanical properties of mycelium reinforced green biocomposites made from cellulosic fibers. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 32(6):931-938.

Lubbock Gin Lab - Current Research and Leaf Grade Issues - (Other)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2016. Lubbock Gin Lab - Current Research and Leaf Grade Issues. ARS Newsletter. Slide Presentation.

Cotton Harvesting - (Other)

BIOTECHNOLOGY DRASTICALLY REDUCES GOSSYPOL LEVELS IN COTTONSEED, COTTONSEED PROCESSING WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REVISED TO CAPTURE THE VALUE-ADDED POTENTIAL OF THIS TECHNOLOGY - (Abstract Only)

Advancements in Cotton Harvesting Research - (Abstract Only)
Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Pelletier, M.G. 2016. Advancements in Cotton Harvesting Research. World Cotton Research Conference Proceedings. World Cotton Research Conference Presentation.

Use of Electronic Technologies to Manage Seed Cotton Modules - (Abstract Only)

Bioinspiration and Biomimicry: Possibilities for Cotton Byproducts - (Abstract Only)
Holt, G.A. 2016. Bioinspiration and Biomimicry: Possibilities for Cotton Byproducts. Meeting Abstract. Online: https://baumwollboerse.de/en/cotton-conference/lectures/..

Cotton: A Massively Underutilized and Often Overlooked Protein and Biomass Resource - (Abstract Only)
Wedegaertner, T.C., Holt, G.A. 2016. Cotton: A Massively Underutilized and Often Overlooked Protein and Biomass Resource. Industrial Crops and Products International Conference Proceedings. online.

RELIABILITY TESTING OF AN ON-HARVESTER COTTON WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - (Proceedings)
Wanjura, J.D., Pelletier, M.G., Holt, G.A., Kelley, M.S., Boman, R.K. 2016. RELIABILITY TESTING OF AN ON-HARVESTER COTTON WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. 658.

Chemical free cotton defoliation and dessication - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Wanjura, J.D., Holt, G.A., Funk, P.A., Barnes, E., Hake, K., Hughs, S.E., Whitelock, D.P., Baker, K.D. 2017. Chemical free cotton defoliation and dessication. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.649.

Microwave moisture sensing of wet bales - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G. 2007. Microwave moisture sensing of wet bales. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.690.

Absolute moisture sensing for cotton bales - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G. 2006. Absolute moisture sensing for cotton bales. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 593-601.

Real-time sensing of lint quality - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G. 2006. Real-time sensing of lint quality. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.410.

Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial continued - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G. 2005. Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial continued. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp.643-647.

Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial - (Abstract Only)
2004. Microwave bale moisture sensing: Field trial. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 3014 - 3016.

Dielectric permitivity measurement of cotton lint - (Abstract Only)

Design of starch coated seed cotton dryers - (Abstract Only)
2001. Design of starch coated seed cotton dryers. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. pp. 1380-1385.

Non-contact image processing for gin trash sensors in stripper harvested cotton with burr and fine trash correction - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Barker, G.L., Baker Jr, R.V. 2000. Non-contact image processing for gin trash sensors in stripper harvested cotton with burr and fine trash correction. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 1:pp.415-419.

Image processing for stripper harvested cotton trash content measurement a progress report - (Abstract Only)
Pelletier, M.G., Barker, G.L., Baker Jr, R.V. 1999. Image processing for stripper harvested cotton trash content measurement a progress report. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Vol. 2:1412-1415.