Research Project: The Effects of Water-Driven Processes on Sugarcane Production Systems and Associated Ecosystem Services in Louisiana

Location: Sugarcane Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Improved modeling of gross primary production and transpiration of sugarcane plantations with time-series landsat and sentinel-2 images. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Celis, J., Xiao, X., White Jr, P.M., Cabral, O. 2023. Improved modeling of gross primary production and transpiration of sugarcane plantations with time-series landsat and sentinel-2 images.. Remote Sensing. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs16010046.

Leaf cell wall properties and stomatal density influence oxygen isotope enrichment of leaf water. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ellsworth, P.Z., Ellsworth, P.V., Mertz, R.A., Koteyeva, N.K., Cousins, A.B. 2023. Cell wall properties influence leaf water isotope enrichment depending on transpiration rates. Plant, Cell & Environment. pgs. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.14612.

Row spacing and the use of plant-available water in sugarcane cultivation in water-abundant Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ellsworth, P.Z., White Jr, P.M. 2022. Row spacing and the use of plant-available water in sugarcane cultivation in water-abundant Louisiana. Agronomy. 12(7):1586. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12071586.

Chemical seed treatment and cultural practices to improve billet planting in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)
White Jr, P.M., Ellsworth, P.Z., Hoy, J.W. 2022. Chemical seed treatment and cultural practices to improve billet planting in Louisiana. American Society of Sugarcane Technologist. pg 15-16.

Biochar from bagasse: the effects on soil properties and sugarcane yield - (Abstract Only)

Application method affects results obtained from pesticide treatments of sugarcane billets during planting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoy, J.W., White Jr, P.M. 2021. Application method affects results obtained from pesticide treatments of sugarcane billets during planting. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 41:26-36.

The effect of row spacing on L 01-299 and HoCP 04-838 sugarcane yields in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White Jr, P.M., Callahan Jr, H.J., Webber III, C.L., Ellsworth, P.Z. 2021. The effect of row spacing on L 01-299 and HoCP 04-838 sugarcane yields in Louisiana. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 41:18-25.

Water use efficiency and the effective use of water in the water-abundant sugarcane agroecosystem: Which is a better measure of agricultural water use? - (Abstract Only)
Ellsworth, P.Z., White Jr, P.M. 2021. Water use efficiency and the effective use of water in the water-abundant sugarcane agroecosystem: Which is a better measure of agricultural water use? [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 41:11.

The effect of wide row spacing on L 01-299 and HoCP 04-838 sugarcane yields in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)
White Jr, P.M., Callahan Jr, H.J., Webber III, C.L., Ellsworth, P.Z. 2021. The effect of wide row spacing on L 01-299 and HoCP 04-838 sugarcane yields in Louisiana [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 41:10.

Cover crops for Louisiana sugarcane production - (Experiment Station)
Orgeron, A., Gravois, K.A., Tubana, B., White Jr, P.M. 2021. Cover crops for Louisiana sugarcane production. LSU AgCenter Extension Service Bulletin. PUB3791. Available: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/aiverson/articles/page1620152413689.

Using isotopic characterization to identify the authenticity of Ilex paraguariensis brands marketed in southern Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marchese, J.A., Scariotto, S., Ellsworth, P.V., Sternberg, L.S., Ellsworth, P.Z. 2021. Using isotopic characterization to identify the authenticity of Ilex paraguariensis brands marketed in southern Brazil. Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology. 33:305-311. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40626-021-00206-0.

Soil dissipation of sugarcane billet seed treatment fungicides and insecticide using QuEChERS and HPLC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wayment, D.G., Ledet, H.J., Torres, K., White Jr, P.M. 2021. Soil dissipation of sugarcane billet seed treatment fungicides and insecticide using QuEChERS and HPLC. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 56(2):188-196.

Application of biochar in estrogen hormone-contaminated and manure-affected soils: Impact on soil respiration, microbial community and enzyme activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, Z., Wang, J.J., Fultz, L.M., White Jr, P.M., Jeong, C. 2021. Application of biochar in estrogen hormone-contaminated and manure-affected soils: Impact on soil respiration, microbial community and enzyme activity. Chemosphere. 270. Article 128625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128625.

Water use efficiency and the effective use of water in the water-abundant sugarcane agroecosystem: Which is a better measure of agricultural water use? - (Abstract Only)
Ellsworth, P.Z., White Jr, P.M. 2020. Water use efficiency and the effective use of water in the water-abundant sugarcane agroecosystem: Which is a better measure of agricultural water use? [abstract] American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, December 1-17, 2020, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Concentrations of the fungicide azoxystrobin and the insecticide thiamethoxam on sugarcane seed billets following chemical treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White Jr, P.M., Wayment, D.G., Mayon, N. 2020. Concentrations of the fungicide azoxystrobin and the insecticide thiamethoxam on sugarcane seed billets following chemical treatment. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 40:36-45.

Phenology and gross primary production of sugarcane plantations in Brazil and USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xin, F., Xiao, X., Cabral, O., White Jr, P.M., Guo, H., Ma, J., Li, B., Zhao, B. 2020. Phenology and gross primary production of sugarcane plantations in Brazil and USA. Remote Sensing. 12(14):2186. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs12142186

Legume cover crop effects on temperate sugarcane yields and their decomposition in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White Jr, P.M., Williams, G., Viator, H., Viator, R.P., Webber III, C. 2020. Legume cover crop effects on temperate sugarcane yields and their decomposition in soil. Agronomy. 10(5):703. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10050703.

Sugarcane sustainability and soil carbon sequestration - (Trade Journal)
White Jr, P.M. 2019. Sugarcane sustainability and soil carbon sequestration. Sugar Bulletin. 98(3):25-28.

Chemical treatments improve billet-planted cane growth and crop yields under temperate climatic conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White Jr, P.M., Hoy, J.W., Gravois, K.A., Waguespack, H.L., Webber III, C.L. 2019. Chemical treatments improve billet-planted cane growth and crop yields under temperate climatic conditions. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 39:12-24.

Carbon pools and fluxes under continous sugarcane production in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)
White Jr, P.M., Webber III, C.L. 2019. Carbon pools and fluxes under continous sugarcane production in Louisiana [abstract]. Journal American Society of Sugarcane Technologists. 39:48-49.

Greenhouse seedling production with sugarcane by-products - (Proceedings)
Webber III, C.L., White Jr, P.M., Spaunhorst, D.J., Lima, I.M., Gu, M., Petrie, E.C., Landrum, D.S. 2019. Greenhouse seedling production with sugarcane by-products. Advances in Sugar Crop Processing and Conversion. 2:321-328.

Sediment and nutrient loading from sugarcane fields in south Louisiana: Effect of residue management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selim, H.M., Elbana, T., White Jr, P.M., Arceneaux, A., Tubana, B. 2019. Sediment and nutrient loading from sugarcane fields in south Louisiana: Effect of residue management. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 74(5):477-486. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.74.5.477.

Sugarcane biomass, dry matter, and sucrose availability and variability when grown on a bioenergy feedstock production cycle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White Jr, P.M., Webber III, C.L., Viator, R.P., Aita, G. 2019. Sugarcane biomass, dry matter, and sucrose availability and variability when grown on a bioenergy feedstock production cycle. BioEnergy Research. 12:55-67. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-018-9951-y.

Impacts of cover crop on soil microbiome in a long-term sugarcane monoculture - (Abstract Only)
Mula-Michel, H.P., White Jr, P.M., Hale, A.L. 2018. Impacts of cover crop on soil microbiome in a long-term sugarcane monoculture [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:62.

Impact of acetic acid concentration, application volume, and adjuvants on weed control efficacy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber III, C.L., White Jr, P.M., Shrefler, J.W., Spaunhorst, D.J. 2018. Impact of acetic acid concentration, application volume, and adjuvants on weed control efficacy. Journal of Agricultural Science. 10(8):1-6. https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v10n8p1.

Using eddy covariance to determine sugarcane field hydrologic components - (Abstract Only)
White Jr, P.M., Webber III, C.L., Grisham, M.P. 2018. Using eddy covariance to determine sugarcane field hydrologic components [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:67.

Crop yield increases observed with chemically-treated billet seedcane in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)
White Jr, P.M., Webber III, C.L., Hoy, J.W., Gravois, K.A., Waguespack Jr, H.L. 2018. Crop yield increases observed with chemically-treated billet seedcane in Louisiana [abstract]. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:64.

Sugarcane biochar as an amendment for greenhouse growing media for the production of cucurbit seedlings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber III C.L., White Jr, P.M., Spaunhorst, D.J., Lima, I.M., Petrie, E.C. 2018. Sugarcane biochar as an amendment for greenhouse growing media for the production of cucurbit seedlings. Journal of Agricultural Science. 10(2):104-115. https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v10n2p104.

Yield and water quality for different residue managements of sugarcane in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selim, H.M., Tubana, B.S., Arceneaux, A., Elrashidi, M.A., Coreil, C.B., White Jr, P.M. 2018. Yield and water quality for different residue managements of sugarcane in Louisiana. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38:1-22.

Green-cane harvested sugarcane crop residue decomposition as a function of temperature, soil moisture, and particle size - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White Jr, P.M., Webber III, C.L. 2017. Green-cane harvested sugarcane crop residue decomposition as a function of temperature, soil moisture, and particle size. Sugar Tech. 20(5):497-508. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-017-0579-6.

Sugarcane crop residue and bagasse allelopathic impact on oat (Avena sative L.), tall morningglory (Ipomoea purpurea L. Roth), and redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) germination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber III, C.L., White Jr, P.M., Spaunhorst, D.J., Wayment, D.G., Landrum, D.S. 2018. Sugarcane crop residue and bagasse allelopathic impact on oat (Avena sative L.), tall morningglory (Ipomoea purpurea L. Roth), and redroot pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) germination. Journal of Agricultural Science. 10(2):15-22. https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v10n2p15.

Sugarcane field residue and root allelopathic impact on weed seed germination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber III, C.L., White Jr, P.M., Landrum, D.S., Spaunhorst, D.J., Wayment, D.G., Dorvil, E.N. 2018. Sugarcane field residue and root allelopathic impact on weed seed germination. Journal of Agricultural Science. 10(1):66-72. https://doi.org/10.5539/jas.v10n1p66.

Sugarcane field residue and bagasse allelopathic impact on vegetable seed germination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber III, C.L., White Jr, P.M., Landrum, D.S., Spaunhorst, D.J., Wayment, D.G. 2017. Sugarcane field residue and bagasse allelopathic impact on vegetable seed germination. Journal of Agricultural Science. 9(11):10-16.

Comparative performance of sugarcane bagasse and black polyethylene as mulch for squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber III, C.L., White Jr, P.M., Spaunhorst, D.J., Petrie, E.C. 2017. Comparative performance of sugarcane bagasse and black polyethylene as mulch for squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) production. Journal of Agricultural Science. 9(11):1-9.

Building organic matter of long-term sugarcane soils in a temperate environment - (Abstract Only)

Impact of mustard seed meal applications on direct-seeded cucurbits and weed control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber III, C.L., White Jr, P.M., Boydston, R.A., Shrefler, J.W. 2017. Impact of mustard seed meal applications on direct-seeded cucurbits and weed control. Journal of Agricultural Science. 9(8):81-90. doi:10.5539/jas.v9n8p81