Research Project: Strategic Investigations to Improve Water Quality and Ecosystem Sustainability in Agricultural Landscapes

Location: Water Quality and Ecology Research

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

Temperature and carbon availability interact to enhance nitrous oxide production via denitrification in alluvial plain river sediments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Speir, S.L., Tank, J.L., Taylor, J.M., Grose, A.L. 2023. Increased temperature and carbon availability enhances nitrous oxide production due to incomplete denitrification in river sediments. Limnology and Oceanography Letters. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10533-023-01074-3.

Nutrient and algal responses to a managed drawdown in an agricultural riverine lake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lizotte Jr, R.E., Taylor, J.M., Murdock, J.N., Locke, M.A. 2023. Nutrient and algal responses to a managed drawdown in an agricultural riverine lake. Chemistry and Ecology. 39(4):319–336. https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540.2023.2198511.

Runoff, erosion, and nutrient transport arising from furrow irrigation in a corn conservation production system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spencer, D., Krutz, J.L., Locke, M.A., Gholson, D.M., Bryant, C.J., Henry, B.W., Golden, B.R. 2022. Runoff, erosion, and nutrient transport arising from furrow irrigation in a corn conservation production system. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 5(2). Article e20259. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20259.

Corn productivity and profitability in raised, stale seedbed systems with and without cover crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spencer, D., Krutz, J.L., Locke, M.A., Gholson, D.M., Bryant, C.J., Mills, B.E., Henry, B.W., Golden, B.R. 2021. Corn productivity and profitability in raised, stale seedbed systems with and without cover crops. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 8(1). Article e20142. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20142.

Can pesticides dissolved in runoff and exposed to maturing rice (Oryza sativa) plants be transferred to seeds? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, M.T., Locke, M.A. 2022. Can pesticides dissolved in runoff and exposed to maturing rice (Oryza sativa) plants be transferred to seeds. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 108:1013-1018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-021-03423-0.

Contaminants of emerging concern in Zea mays: Uptake, translocation and distribution tissue patterns over the time and its relation with physicochemical properties and plant transpiration rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez, D.J., Doucette, W.J., Moore, M.T. 2021. Contaminants of emerging concern in Zea mays: Uptake, translocation and distribution tissue patterns over the time and its relation with physicochemical properties and plant transpiration rate. Chemosphere. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132480.

Highest primary production achieved at high nitrogen levels despite strong stoichiometric imbalances with phosphorus in hypereutrophic experimental systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kelly, P., Taylor, J.M., Anderson, I.M., Scott, J.T. 2021. Highest primary production achieved at high nitrogen levels despite strong stoichiometric imbalances with phosphorus in hypereutrophic experimental systems. Limnology and Oceanography Journal. Pages 4375-4390. https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.11968.

Atrazine uptake, translocation, bioaccumulation and biodegradation in cattail (Typhalatifolia) as function of exposure time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez, D.J., Doucette, W.J., Moore, M.T. 2021. Atrazine uptake, translocation, bioaccumulation and biodegradation in cattail (Typhalatifolia) as function of exposure time. Chemosphere. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132104.

Water depth influences algal distribution and productivity in shallow agricultural lakes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vegetation and Residence Time Interact to Influence Metabolism and Net Nutrient Uptake in Experimental Agricultural Drainage Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nifong, R.L., Taylor, J.M. 2021. Vegetation and residence time interact to influence metabolism and nutrient assimilation in experimental agricultural drainage systems. Water. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13101416.

Sediment nutrient flux rates in a shallow, turbid lake are more dependent on water quality than lake depth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evans, J.L., Murdock, J.N., Taylor, J.M., Lizotte Jr, R.E. 2021. Sediment nutrient flux rates in a shallow, turbid lake are more dependent on water quality than lake depth. Water. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13101344.

Sugarbeet response to interactions between fall-seeded cover crop and fertilizer nitrogen application time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chatterjee, A. 2022. Sugarbeet response to interactions between fall-seeded cover crop and fertilizer nitrogen application time. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 5(3). Article e20278. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20278.

Long-term oxbow lake trophic state under agricultural best management practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lizotte Jr, R.E., Witthaus, L.M., Bingner, R.L., Locke, M.A., Knight, S.S. 2021. Long-term oxbow lake trophic state under agricultural best management practices. Water. 13,1123. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13081123.

Can vegetated drainage ditches be effective in a similar way as constructed wetlands? Heavy metal and nutrient standing stock and removal by ditch plant species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mathieu, N., Zhu, B., Moore, M.T., Wang, T., Li, X. 2021. Can vegetated drainage ditches be effective in a similar way as constructed wetlands? Heavy metal and nutrient standing stock and removal by ditch plant species. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2021.106234.

Occurrence of agricultural pesticides in Mississippi Delta Bayou Sediments and their effects on the Amphipod: Hyalella azteca - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lizotte Jr, R.E., Steinriede Jr, R.W., Locke, M.A. 2021. Occurrence of agricultural pesticides in Mississippi Delta Bayou Sediments and their effects on the Amphipod: Hyalella azteca. Chemistry and Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540.2021.1886281.

Long-term database of Beasley Lake Watershed with 25 years of agricultural conservation practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lizotte Jr, R.E., Yasarer, L.M., Griffith, M.K., Locke, M.A., Bingner, R.L. 2021. Long-term database of Beasley Lake Watershed with 25 years of agricultural conservation practices. Hydrological Processes. https://doi.org/10.1002/hyp.14061.

Using AnnAGNPS to simulate runoff, nutrient, and sediment loads in an agricultural catchment with an on-farm water storage system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez-Gutierrez, J.D., Paz, J.O., Tagert, M.M., Yasarer, L.M., Bingner, R.L. 2020. Using AnnAGNPS to simulate runoff, nutrient, and sediment loads in an agricultural catchment with an on-farm water storage system. Climate. 8(11),133. https://doi.org/10.3390/cli8110133. 2020.

Furrow-irrigation application efficiency in mid-southern USA conservation tillage systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bryant, C.J., Locke, M.A., Krutz, L.J., Reynolds, D.B., Golden, B.R., Irby, T., Steinriede Jr, R.W., Spencer, G.D. 2021. Furrow-irrigation application efficiency in mid-southern USA conservation tillage systems. Agronomy Journal. 113(1):397-406. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20468.

Conservation production systems in the mid-southern USA: III. Zone tillage for furrow-irrigated soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bryant, C.J., Krutz, L.J., Reynolds, D.B., Locke, M.A., Golden, B.R., Irby, T., Steinriede Jr, R.W., Spencer, G.D., Mills, B.E., Wood, C.W. 2020. Conservation production systems in the mid-southern USA: III. Zone tillage for furrow-irrigated soybean. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20057.

Conservation soybean production systems in the mid-southern USA: II. Replacing subsoiling with cover crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bryant, C., Krutz, L.J., Reynolds, D.B., Locke, M.A., Golden, B.R., Irbytrent, Steinriede Jr, R.W., Spencer, G.D., Mills, B.E., Wood, C.W. 2020. Conservation soybean production systems in the mid-southern USA: II. Replacing subsoiling with cover crops. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20058.

Conservation soybean production systems in the mid-southern USA: I. Transitioning from conventional to conservation tillage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bryant, C.J., Krutz, L.J., Reynolds, D.B., Locke, M.A., Golden, B.R., Irby, T., Steinriede Jr, R.W., Spencer, G.D., Mills, B.E., Wood, C.W. 2020. Conservation soybean production systems in the mid-southern USA: I. Transitioning from conventional to conservation tillage. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20055.

Trends in land use, irrigation, and streamflow alteration in the Mississippi River Alluvial Plain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yasarer, L.M., Taylor, J.M., Rigby Jr, J.R., Locke, M.A. 2020. Trends in land use, irrigation, and streamflow alteration in the Mississippi River Alluvial Plain. Frontiers in Environmental Science. 8(66):1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2020.00066.

Recognizing both denitrification and nitrogen consumption improvise performance of stream diel N2 flux models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nifong, R.L., Taylor, J.M., Moore, M.T., Farris, J.L. 2020. Recognizing both denitrification and nitrogen consumption improvise performance of stream diel N2 flux models. Limnology and Oceanography Methods. 16:168-182. https://doi.org/10.1002/lom3.10361.

Vegetated ditch habitats provide net nitrogen sink and phosphorus storage capacity in agricultural drainage networks despite senescent plant leaching - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.M., Moore, M.T., Speir, S.L., Testa III, S. 2020. Vegetated ditch habitats provide net nitrogen sink and phosphorus storage capacity in agricultural drainage networks despite senescent plant leaching. Water. 12(3)875. https://doi.org/10.3390/w12030875.

Estimating sorption of monovalent acidic herbicides at different pH levels using a single sorption coefficient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spadatto, C.A., Locke, M.A., Bingner, R.L., Mingoti, R. 2020. Estimating sorption of monovalent acidic herbicides at different pH levels using a single sorption coefficient. Pest Management Science. 76:2693-2698. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5815.

Experimental evidence for using vegetated ditches for mitigation of complex contaminant mixtures in agricultural runoff - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, M.T., Locke, M.A. 2020. Experimental evidence for using vegetated ditches for mitigation of complex contaminant mixtures in agricultural runoff. Journal of Water Air and Soil Pollution. 231:140. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-020-04489-y.

Stream algal biomass response to experimental phosphorus and nitrogen gradients: a case for dual nutrient management in agricultural watersheds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.M., Rodman, A.R., Scott, J.T. 2019. Stream algal biomass response to experimental phosphorus and nitrogen gradients: a case for dual nutrient management in agricultural watersheds. Freshwater Science. 49:140–151. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20039.

To model or measure: estimating gas exchange to measure metabolism in shallow, low gradient stream habitats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nifong, R.L., Taylor, J.M., Yasarer, L.M. 2019. To model or measure: estimating gas exchange to measure metabolism in shallow, low gradient stream habitats. Freshwater Science. 39(1):70-85. https://doi.org/10.1086/707460.

Evaluation of sediment load reduction by natural riparian vegetation in the Goodwin Creek Watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Momm, H.G., Yasarer, L.M., Bingner, R.L., Wells, R.R., Kuhnle, R.A., Miranda, J. 2019. Evaluation of sediment load reduction by natural riparian vegetation in the Goodwin Creek Watershed. Transactions of the ASABE. 62(5): 1325-1342. https://doi.org/10.13031/trans.13492.

Assessment of the Soil Vulnerability Index and comparison with AnnAGNPS in two Lower Mississippi River Basin watersheds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yasarer, L.M., Lohani, S., Bingner, R.L., Locke, M.A., Baffaut, C., Thompson, A.L. 2019. Assessment of the Soil Vulnerability Index and comparison with AnnAGNPS in two Lower Mississippi River Basin watersheds. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 75(1):53-61. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.75.1.53.

Crop conversion impacts on runoff and sediment loads in the Upper Sunflower River Watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Momm, H.G., Porter, W.S., Yasarer, L.M., Elkadiri, R., Bingner, R.L., Aber, J. 2019. Crop conversion impacts on runoff and sediment loads in the Upper Sunflower River Watershed. Agricultural Water Management. (217):399-412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2019.03.012.

Furrow diking as a mid-southern USA irrigation strategy: soybean grain yield, irrigation water use efficiency, and net returns above Furrow diking costs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Byrant, C.J., Krutz, L.J., Nuti, R.C., Truman, C.C., Locke, M.A., Falconer, L., Atwill, R.L., Wood, C.W., Spencer, G.D. 2019. Furrow diking as a mid-southern USA irrigation strategy: soybean grain yield, irrigation water use efficiency, and net returns above Furrow diking costs.. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. (5):1. https://doi.org/10.2134/cftm2018.09.0076.

Environmental fate and impact assessment of thiobencarb application in California rice fields using RICEWQ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, R., Luo, Y., Chen, H., Yuan, Y., Bingner, R.L., Denton, D., Locke, M.A., Zhang, M. 2019. Environmental fate and impact assessment of thiobencarb application in California rice fields using RICEWQ. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.003.

Biogeochemical recuperation is consistent during succession across secondary lowland tropical forest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sullivan, B.W., Nifong, R.L., Nasto, M.K., Alvarez-Clare, S., Dencker, C., Soper, F.M., Shoemaker, K.T., Ishida, Y.F., Zaragoza-Castells, J., Davidson, E.A., Cleveland, C. 2019. Biogeochemical recuperation is consistent during succession across secondary lowland tropical forest. Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.2641.

Mulch derived organic carbon stimulates high denitrification fluxes from agricultural ditch sediments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nifong, R.L., Taylor, J.M., Moore, M.T. 2019. Mulch derived organic carbon stimulates high denitrification fluxes from agricultural ditch sediments. Journal of Environmental Quality. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.09.0341.

Diatom assemblage change in agricultural alluvial plains streams: Application to nutrient management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hicks, M.B., Taylor, J.M. 2018. Diatom assemblage change in agricultural alluvial plains streams: Application to nutrient management. Journal of Environmental Quality. 48:83–92. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.05.0196.

Breakdown rates and associated nutrient cycling vary between novel crop-derived and natural riparian detritus in aquatic agroecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.M., Lizotte Jr, R.E., Testa III, S. 2018. Breakdown rates and associated nutrient cycling vary between novel crop-derived and natural riparian detritus in aquatic agroecosystems. Hydrobiologia. 827:211–224. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-018-3766-x.

Expanding wetland mitigation: Can rice fields remediate pesticides in agricultural runoff? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, M.T., Locke, M.A., Cullum, R.T. 2018. Expanding wetland mitigation: Can rice fields remediate pesticides in agricultural runoff? Journal of Environmental Quality. 47:1564-1571. https://doi.org/10.2134/jeq2018.04.0154.

Removal of non-point source pollutants from domestic sewage and agricultural runoff by eco/vegetated drainage ditches (VDDs): Design, mechanism, management strategies, and future directions - (Review Article)
Mathieu, N., Meng, F., Iseyemi, O.O., Moore, M.T., Zhu, B., Tao, W., Liang, T.J., Ilunga, L. 2018. Removal of non-point source pollutants from domestic sewage and agricultural runoff by eco/vegetated drainage ditches (VDDs): Design, mechanism, management strategies, and future directions. Water Research. 639:742-759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.05.184.

Tiered approaches in analyzing rice field pesticide fate and transport for ecological risk assessment - (Book / Chapter)
Wang, R., Yuan, Y., Luo, Y., Pitchford, A., Bingner, R.L., Denton, D., Yen, H., Zhang, M. 2018. Tiered approaches in analyzing rice field pesticide fate and transport for ecological risk assessment. Book Chapter. 347-377. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2018-1283.ch016.

Numerical modeling of flow and sediment in Pelahatchie Bay and its upland watershed - (Proceedings)
Chao, X., Bingner, R.L., Zhang, Y., Yasarer, L.M., Jia, Y. 2019. Numerical modeling of flow and sediment in Pelahatchie Bay and its upland watershed. International Conference on Hydroscience and Engineering (ICHE). 1-7.

Spatial, temporal, and experimental: three study-design cornerstones for establishing defensible numeric criteria for freshwater ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.M., Back, J.A., Brooks, B.W., King, R.S. 2018. Spatial, temporal, and experimental: three study-design cornerstones for establishing defensible numeric criteria for freshwater ecosystems. Journal of Applied Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13150.

Leaf composition of American bur-reed (Sparganium americanum Nutt.) to determine pesticide mitigation capability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alsharekh, A., Swatzell, L.J., Moore, M.T. 2018. Leaf composition of American bur-reed (Sparganium americanum Nutt.) to determine pesticide mitigation capability. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 100(4):576-580. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-018-2298-4.

Can rice (Oryza Sativa) mitigate pesticides and nutrients in agricultural runoff - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, M.T., Locke, M.A. 2018. Can rice (Oryza Sativa) mitigate pesticides and nutrients in agricultural runoff. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology. 100(1):162-166. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00128-017-2225-0.

Characterizing ponds in watershed simulations and evaluating their influence on streamflowin a Mississippi Watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yasarer, L.M., Bingner, R.L., Momm, H.G. 2018. Characterizing ponds in watershed simulations and evaluating their influence on streamflowin a Mississippi Watershed. Hydrological Sciences Journal. 63(2):302-311. https://doi.org/10.1080/02626667.2018.1425954.

Assessment of runoff water quality for an integrated best-management practice system in an agricultural watershed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lizotte Jr, R.E., Locke, M.A. 2018. Assessment of runoff water quality for an integrated best-management practice system in an agricultural watershed. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 73(3):245-254.

Nitrogen component in nonpoint source pollution models - (Book / Chapter)
Yuan, Y., Bingner, R.L., Momm, H. 2018. Nitrogen component in nonpoint source pollution models. Precision Conservation: Geospatial Techniques for Agricultural and Natural Resources Conservation. (59)27-64. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronmonogr59.2013.0012.

Reduction of solids and nutrient loss from agricultural land by tailwater recovery systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Omer, A.R., Miranda, L.E., Moore, M.T., Krutz, L.J., Prince-Czarnecki, J.M., Kroger, R., Baker, B.H., Hogue, J., Allen, P.J. 2018. Reduction of solids and nutrient loss from agricultural land by tailwater recovery systems. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 73(3):282-295. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.73.3.284.

Air–water CO2 and CH4 fluxes along a river–reservoir continuum: Case study in the Pengxi River, a tributary of the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges Reservoir, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Y., Yasarer, L.M., Li, Z., Sturm, B.S., Zhang, Z., Guo, J., Shen, Y. 2017. Air–water CO2 and CH4 fluxes along a river–reservoir continuum: Case study in the Pengxi River, a tributary of the Yangtze River in the Three Gorges Reservoir, China. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 189:223. doi:10.1007/s10661-017-5926-2.

Experimental effects of grazers on autotrophic species assemblages across a nitrate gradient in Florida springs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nifong, R.L. 2017. Experimental effects of grazers on autotrophic species assemblages across a nitrate gradient in Florida springs. Aquatic Botany. doi:10.1016/j.aquabot.2017.02.010.