Research Project: Optimizing Water Use Efficiency for Environmentally Sustainable Agricultural Production Systems in Semi-Arid Regions

Location: Wind Erosion and Water Conservation Research

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

Effect of spatial and temporal “drought legacy” on dust sources in adjacent ecoregions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Health and safety effects of airborne soil dust in the Americas and beyond - (Review Article)
Tong, D.Q., Baklanov, A., Barker, B.M., Castillo, J., Gasso, S., Gaston, C., Gill, T.E., Huneeus, N., Kahn, R.A., Van Pelt, R.S., et. all. 2023. Health and safety effects of airborne soil dust in the Americas and beyond. Reviews of Geophysics. 61(2). https://doi.org/10.1029/2021RG000763.

Playa dynamics and salinity: A study of Yellow Lake on the High Plains of Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stout, J.E. 2022. Playa dynamics and salinity: A study of Yellow Lake on the High Plains of Texas. Texas Journal of Science. 74(1): Article 6. https://doi.org/10.32011/txjsci_74_1_Article6.

Assessing the effects of a winter wheat cover crop on soil water use, cotton yield, crop water productivity, and soil organic carbon in no-till cotton production systems. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Himanshu, S.K., Ale, S., Delaune, P.B., Singh, J., Mauget, S.A., Barnes, E.M. 2022. Assessing the effects of a winter wheat cover crop on soil water use, cotton yield, crop water productivity, and soil organic carbon in no-till cotton production systems. Journal of the ASABE. 65(5). https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15181.

Soil health within transitions from irrigation to limited irrigation and dryland management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhandari, K., Acosta Martinez, V., Perez-Guzman, L., West, C.P. 2022. Soil health within transitions from irrigation to limited irrigation and dryland management. Agricultural & Environmental Letters. 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20077.

Nighttime CO2 enrichment did not increase leaf area or shoot biomass in cotton seedlings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baker, J.T., Lascano, R.J., Yates, C.E., Gitz, D.C. 2022. Nighttime CO2 enrichment did not increase leaf area or shoot biomass in cotton seedlings. Agriculture and Forest Meteorology. 320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2022.108931.

Are opportunities to apply airborne dust research being missed - (Proceedings)
Sprigg, W.A., Gill, T.E., Tong, D.Q., Li, J., Ren, L., Van Pelt, R.S., Paz, A. 2022. Are opportunities to apply airborne dust research being missed. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. https://doi.org/10.1175/BAMS-D-22-0034.1.

Simulated irrigation water productivity and related profit effects in U.S. Southern High Plains cotton production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mauget, S.A., Ulloa, M., Mitchell-Mccallister, D. 2022. Simulated irrigation water productivity and related profit effects in U.S. Southern High Plains cotton production. Agricultural Water Management. 266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2022.107582.

Conversion of conservation reserve program land back to cropland: short-term changes in soil carbon and nitrogen dynamic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Annual rainfall and dryland cotton lint yield - Southern High Plains of Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lascano, R.J., Payton, P.R., Mahan, J.R., Goebel, T.S., Gitz, D.C. 2022. Annual rainfall and dryland cotton lint yield - Southern High Plains of Texas. Agricultural Sciences. 13:177-200. https://doi.org/10.4236/as.2022.132014.

Soil microbial response to long-term management practices in cotton systems of the semi-arid Texas southern high plains - (Abstract Only)
Petermann, B., Lewis, K., Acosta Martinez, V., Laza, H., Steffan, J., Slaughter, L. 2022. Soil microbial response to long-term management practices in cotton systems of the semi-arid Texas southern high plains. World Congress of Soil Science.

Impacts of legume inclusion on soil microbial communities and greenhouse gas emissions in semi-arid pasture ecosystems - (Abstract Only)
Slaughter, L., Raavi, A., West, C.P., Sanjit K, D., Acosta Martinez, V. 2022. Impacts of legume inclusion on soil microbial communities and greenhouse gas emissions in semi-arid pasture ecosystems. World Congress of Soil Science.

Response of soil organic matter to cover cropping in water-limited environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thapa, V.R., Ghimire, R., Vanleewen, D., Acosta Martinez, V., Shukla, M. 2022. Response of soil organic matter to cover cropping in water-limited environments. Geoderma. 406. Article 115497. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2021.115497.

Combining optical and radar satellite imagery to investigate the surface properties and evolution of the Lordsburg Playa, New Mexico, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eibedingil, I.G., Gill, T.E., Van Pelt, R.S., Tong, D.Q. 2021. Combining optical and radar satellite imagery to investigate the surface properties and evolution of the Lordsburg Playa, New Mexico, USA. Remote Sensing. 13(17):3402. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13173402.

Woody plant encroachment of grassland and the reversibility of shrub dominance: Erosion, fire and feedback processes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Ravi, S., Wang, G., Van Pelt, R.S., Gill, T.E., Sankey, J.B. 2022. Woody plant encroachment of grassland and the reversibility of shrub dominance: Erosion, fire and feedback processes. Ecosphere. 13(3). Article e3949. http://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.3949.

Cover crop effects on soil organic matter components and soil aggregate size distribution in a semiarid cropping system - (Abstract Only)
Thapa, V.R., Ghimire, R., Vanleewen, D., Acosta Martinez, V., Shukla, M. 2021. Cover crop effects on soil organic matter components and soil aggregate size distribution in a semiarid cropping system [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Microbial responses under differing ecosystems to promote agricultural sustainability on the Texas southern high plains - (Abstract Only)
Petermann, B., Lewis, K., Acosta Martinez, V., Steffan, J., Laza, H., Slaughter, L. 2021. Microbial responses under differing ecosystems to promote agricultural sustainability on the Texas southern high plains [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Biological soil crusts and conservation agriculture soils - (Abstract Only)
Petermann, B., Lewis, K., Acosta Martinez, V., Slaughter, L. 2021. Biological soil crusts and conservation agriculture soils [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Managing to climatology: Improving semi-arid agricultural risk management using crop models and a dense meteorological network - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mauget, S.A., McCallister-Mitchell, D. 2021. Managing to climatology: Improving semi-arid agricultural risk management using crop models and a dense meteorological network. Q Open. 1(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/qopen/qoab013.

Comparison of aerosol optical depth product from MODIS product collection 6.1 and AERONET in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eibedingil, I.G., Gill, T.E., Van Pelt, R.S., Tong, D.Q. 2021. Comparison of aerosol optical depth product from MODIS product collection 6.1 and AERONET in the western United States. Remote Sensing. 13(12):2316. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13122316.

Transition from deficit-irrigated to dryland crop production - (Other)
Lascano, R.J. 2021. Transition from deficit-irrigated to dryland crop production. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 5. Article 707782. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.707782.

Biological soil crusts and conservation agriculture soils - (Other)
Petermann, B., Slaughter, L., Lewis, K., Acosta Martinez, V. 2021. Biological soil crusts and conservation agriculture soils. [Abstract]. Plant and Soil Science Student Research Virtual Symposium. March 5, 2021.

Soil and soil organic carbon effects on simulated Southern High Plains dryland cotton production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mauget, S.A., Himanshu, S., Goebel, T.S., Ale, S., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C. 2021. Soil and soil organic carbon effects on simulated Southern High Plains dryland cotton production. Soil and Tillage Research. 212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2021.105040.

An evaluation of biological soil health indicators in four long-term continuous agroecosystems in Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez-Guzman, L., Phillips, L.A., Seuradge, B.J., Agomoh, I., Drury, C.F., Acosta Martinez, V. 2021. An evaluation of biological soil health indicators in four long-term continuous agroecosystems in Canada. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 4(2):1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20164.

Microbial responses under differing ecosystems to promote agricultural sustainability on the Texas southern high plains - (Other)
Petermann, B., Lewis, K., Acosta Martinez, V., Steffan, J., Laza, H., Slaughter, L. 2021. Microbial responses under differing ecosystems to promote agricultural sustainability on the Texas southern high plains. Virtual Soil Survey and Land Resource Workshop.

Playa lakes in the southern high plains: runoff, infiltration, and recharge - (Government Publication)
Weinberg, A., Olden, M., Gitz, D.C., Byars, C.J. 2021. Playa lakes in the southern high plains: runoff, infiltration, and recharge. Texas Water Development Board Numbered Report #386. Available:http://www.twdb.texas.gov/publications/reports/numbered_reports/doc/report386.pdf

Simulated dryland cotton yield response to selected scenario factors associated with soil health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ale, S., Himanshu, S., Mauget, S.A., Hudson, D., Goebel, T.S., Liu, B., Baumhardt, R.L., Bordovsky, J., Brauer, D.K., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C. 2021. Simulated dryland cotton yield response to selected scenario factors associated with soil health. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.617509.

Planting date effects on cotton lint yield and fiber quality in the U.S. Southern high plains - (Abstract Only)
Mauget, S.A., Ulloa, M., Dever, J. 2021. Planting date effects on cotton lint yield and fiber quality in the U.S. Southern high plains. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Virtual meeting. January 5-7, 2021.

Compost and legume management differently alter soil microbial abundance and soil carbon in semi-arid pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Otuya, R., Slaughter, L., West, C., Deb, S., Acosta Martinez, V. 2020. Compost and legume management differently alter soil microbial abundance and soil carbon in semi-arid pastures. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85(3):654-664. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20215.

Dust emission source characterization for visibility hazard assessment on lordsburg playa in southwestern New Mexico, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Pelt, R.S., Tatarko, J., Gill, T.E., Chang, C., Li, J., Eibedingil, I.G., Mendez, M. 2020. Dust emission source characterization for visibility hazard assessment on Lordsburg Playa in southwestern New Mexico, USA. Geoenvironmental Disasters. 7:34. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40677-020-00171-x.

Comparing biological methods for soil health assessments: EL-FAME, enzyme activities, and qPCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez-Guzman, L., Phillips, L.A., Acevedo, M.A., Acosta Martinez, V. 2020. Comparing biological methods for soil health assessments: EL-FAME, enzyme activities, and qPCR. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85(3):636-653. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20211.

Soil health in a changing climate: Addressing challenges to maintain soil health in a semiarid region transitioning to dryland - (Abstract Only)

Net positive soil water content following cover crops with no tillage in irrigated semi-arid cotton production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burke, J., Lewis, K., Ritchie, G.L., DeLaune, P.B., Keeling, W.J., Acosta-Martinez, V., Moore, J., McLendon, T. 2021. Net positive soil water content following cover crops with no tillage in irrigated semi-arid cotton production. Soil and Tillage Research. 208. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2020.104869.

Soil microbial biomass and composition from urban landscapes in a semiarid climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sapkota, M., Young, J., Slaughter, L., Acosta Martinez, V., Coldren, C. 2021. Soil microbial biomass and composition from urban landscapes in a semiarid climate. Applied Soil Ecology. 158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103810.

Bibliography of Aeolian Research - (Other)
Stout, J.E., Warren, A., Gill, T.E. 2020. Bibliography of Aeolian Research. Mendeley Data. https://doi.org/10.17632/675gwk5jp7.1.

Metabolic Activity -- Enzymes - (Book / Chapter)
Acosta Martinez, V., Perez-Guzman, L., Veum, K.S., Nunes, M.R., Dick, R. 2021. Metabolic Activity - Enzymes. In: Karlen, D.L., Stott, D.E., Mikha, M.M. Soil Health Series. Volume 2 Laboratory Methods for Soil Health Analysis. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. 194-250. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780891189831.

Soil health benefits of cover crops and forages systems - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V., West, C. 2020. Soil health benefits of cover crops and forages systems. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Addition of thiourea host monomer to polymer flocculants to improve selectivity of phosphate sorption - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goebel, T.S., McInnes, K.J., Senseman, S.A., Lascano, R.J., Cullen, A.M., Fuhrer, T.J., Pickle, S., Adeolokun, N.O., Davis, T.A. 2020. Addition of thiourea host monomer to polymer flocculants to improve selectivity of phosphate sorption. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment. 9:147-158.

Cover crop biomass and species affect soil microbial community structure and enzymatic activities in semiarid cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thapa, V.R., Ghimire, R., Acosta Martinez, V., Marslis, M.A., Schipanski, M. 2020. Cover crop biomass and species affect soil microbial community structure and enzymatic activities in semiarid cropping systems. Applied Soil Ecology. 157:103735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103735.

Linking soil biological-health to essential functions in the southern high plains - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V., Ghimire, R. 2020. Linking soil biological-health to essential functions in the southern high plains. Meeting Abstract. 1.

Water balance of two major soil types of the Texas High Plains: Implications for dryland crop production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lascano, R.J., Leiker, G.R., Goebel, T.S., Mauget, S.A., Gitz, D.C. 2020. Water balance of two major soil types of the Texas High Plains: Implications for dryland crop production. Open Journal of Soil Science. 10:274-297. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2020.107015.

Corn and hardwood biochars affected soil microbial community and enzyme activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez-Guzman, L., Lower, B.H., Dick, R.P. 2020. Corn and hardwood biochars affected soil microbial community and enzyme activities. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3:e20082. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20082.

A comparison between fatty acid methyl ester profiling methods (PLFA and EL-FAME) as soil health indicators for microbial community composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., Cano, A., Acosta-Martinez, V., Veum, K.S., Moore-Kucera, J., Schipanski, M. 2020. A comparison between fatty acid methyl ester profiling methods (PLFA and EL-FAME) as soil health indicators for microbial community composition. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 84:1153-1169. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20118.

Looking for the source of deadly dust emanating from Lordsburg Playa in southwestern New Mexico - (Abstract Only)

The utility and futility of soil health - (Book / Chapter)

Potential dryland cotton yield increases from management of selected soil physical and chemical properties associated with soil health - (Abstract Only)
Srinivasulu, A., Sushil, H.K., Hudson, D., Mauget, S.A., Goebel, T.S., Baumhardt, L.R., Bordovsky, J.P., Brauer, D.K., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C. 2020. Potential dryland cotton yield increases from management of selected soil physical and chemical properties associated with soil health. ASABE Food Processing Automation Conference. Presentation. Omaha, NE, July 12-15, 2020.

Potential dryland cotton yield increases from management of selected soil physical and chemical properties associated with soil health - (Abstract Only)
Ale, S., Himanshu, S., Mauget, S.A., Hudson, D., Goebel, T.S., Baumhardt, R.L., Bordovsky, J.P., Brauer, D.K., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C. 2020. Potential dryland cotton yield increases from management of selected soil physical and chemical properties associated with soil health. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Presentation.

Dust source characterization on and near Lordsburg Playa, Hidalgo county, New Mexico - (Abstract Only)
Van Pelt, R.S., Tatarko, J., Gill, T.E., Chang, C., Eibedingil, I.G., Mendez, M.P. 2020. Dust source characterization on and near Lordsburg Playa, Hidalgo county, New Mexico. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Coolidge, AZ, March 3, 2020.

Seasonal patterns of spring discharge at silver falls, crosby county, texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stout, J.E. 2020. Seasonal patterns of spring discharge at silver falls, crosby county, texas. Texas Journal of Science. 72(1). Article 6. https://doi.org/10.32011/txjsci_72_1_Article6.

Hourly dust measurements on the high plains of the Llano Estacado - (Other)
Stout, J.E. 2020. Hourly dust measurements on the high plains of the Llano Estacado. Mendeley Data. Version 1. https://doi.org/10.17632/3p6pc4zhkw.1.

Effectiveness and impacts of dust control measures for Owens Lake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, D., Ajami, N., Bahreini, R., Biswas, P., Eviner, V., Johnson, S., Okin, G., Russell, A., Tyler, S., Van Pelt, R.S., Venkantrum, A., Wassell, R. 2020. Effectiveness and impacts of dust control measures for Owens Lake. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences(PNAS). https://doi.org/10.17226/25658.

Potential dryland cotton yield increases from management of selected soil physical and chemical properties associated with soil health - (Abstract Only)
Ale, S., Himanshu, S.K., Mauget, S.A., Hudson, D., Goebel, T.S., Liu, B., Baumhardt, R.L., Bordovsky, J.P., Brauer, D.K., Lascano, R.J., Gitz, D.C. 2020. Potential dryland cotton yield increases from management of selected soil physical and chemical properties associated with soil health. Meeting Abstract. 2020 Ogallala Summit and Joint meeting of the OAP and OA CAP grant. Presentation. Meeting was cancelled. Amarillo, TX. April 1-2, 2020.

Soil health in a changing climate: addressing challenges to maintain soil health in a semiarid region transitioning to dryland - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V. 2020. Soil health in a changing climate: addressing challenges to maintain soil health in a semiarid region transitioning to dryland . World Wide Web New Crops Center Purdue University Bulletin. Presentation. Cancelled due to Covid-19.

Saltation activity at the Morgenstern Dunes of West Texas - (Other)
Stout, J.E. 2020. Saltation activity at the Morgenstern Dunes of West Texas. Mendeley Data. Version 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.17632/fsh74btrrb.1.

Native seed viability and cover crop considerations for rangeland restoration - (Abstract Only)
Slothower, B.M., Falk, T., Rideout-Hanzak, S., Acosta Martinez, V., West, D.B. 2020. Native seed viability and cover crop considerations for rangeland restoration. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Corpus Christi, TX, February 13-15, 2020.

Analyzing seedbanks to determine the effectiveness of stock-piling topsoil and native grass seeding in disturbed areas in south Texas - (Abstract Only)
Golembiewski, D.A., Falk, T., Rideout-Hanzak, S., Acosta Martinez, V., West, D.B. 2020. Analyzing seedbanks to determine the effectiveness of stock-piling topsoil and native grass seeding in disturbed areas in south Texas. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Corpus Christi, TX, February 13-15, 2020.

Resilience of the microbial communities of semi-arid agricultural soils during natural climatic variability events - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez-Guzman, L., Acosta Martinez, V., Phillips, L.A., Mauget, S.A. 2020. Resilience of the microbial communities of semi-arid agricultural soils during natural climatic variability events. Applied Soil Ecology. 149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.103487.

Seasonal patterns of spring discharge at Silver Falls - (Abstract Only)
Stout, J.E. 2020. Seasonal patterns of spring discharge at Silver Falls, Crosby County, TX. AWRA Geospatial Water Technology Conference, March 23-26, 2020, Austin, TX. Texas Journal of Science. 72(1):Article 6.

Optimizing dryland crop management to regional climate. Part I: U.S. southern high plains cotton production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mauget, S.A., Marek, G.W., Adhikari, P., Leiker, G.R., Mahan, J.R., Payton, P.R., Ale, S. 2020. Optimizing dryland crop management to regional climate. Part I: U.S. southern high plains cotton production. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 3:120. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00120.

Precision Agriculture: Water and Nutrient Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ecosystem Services from Circular Buffer Strips of Perennial Grasses to Sustain Irrigated Agriculture in the U.S. Great Plains. - (Abstract Only)

Spatial and temporal patterns of heavy metal deposition resulting from a smelter in El Paso, Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Pelt, R.S., Shekhter, E.G., Barnes, M.A., Duke, S.E., Gill, T.E., Pannell, K.H. 2019. Spatial and temporal patterns of heavy metal deposition resulting from a smelter in El Paso, Texas. Journal of Geochemical Exploration. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gexplo.2019.106414.

Streamflow variations across the Andes (18°-55°S) during the instrumental era - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Masiokas, M.H., Cara, L., Villaba,, R., Pitte,, P., Luckman, B.H., Toum, E., Christie, D.A., Le Quesne, C., Mauget, S.A. 2019. Streamflow variations across the Andes (18°-55°S) during the instrumental era. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 9:17879. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-53981-x.

Assessing the role of interseeding alfalfa into grass on improving pasture soil health in semi-arid Texas High Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bandari, K., West, C., Acosta Martinez, V. 2020. Assessing the role of interseeding alfalfa into grass on improving pasture soil health in semi-arid Texas High Plains. Applied Soil Ecology. 147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.103399.

Sap flow measurements and cotton irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Lascano, R.J., Van Bavel, M.J., Baker, J.T. 2019. Sap flow measurements and cotton irrigation. International Workshop on Sap Flow. Presentation. Helsinki, Finland, October 5-11, 2019.

Evaluating multiple rice crop models for response to elevated temperature treatments in sunlit, controlled-environment chambers - (Abstract Only)
Boote, K., Baker, J.T., Li, T., Hasegawa, T., Yin, X., Zhu, Y., Allen, L.H., Adam, M., Bregaglio, S., Buis, S. 2019. Evaluating multiple rice crop models for response to elevated temperature treatments in sunlit, controlled-environment chambers. Agricultural Engineering International Conference. Presentation. Lake Garda, Gargnano, Italy, 22 -25 October 2019.

A portable and mobile rainfall simulator - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lascano, R.J., Stout, J.E., Goebel, T.S., Gitz, D.C. 2019. A portable and mobile rainfall simulator. Open Journal of Soil Science. 9:207-218. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2019.910012.

Systematic error introduced into sorghum yield data: Does the multiseed (msd) trait increase sorghum seed yield? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gitz, D.C., Baker, J.T., Xin, Z., Lascano, R.J., Stout, J.E. 2019. Systematic error introduced into sorghum yield data: Does the multiseed (msd) trait increase sorghum seed yield? American Journal of Plant Sciences. 10:1503-1516. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2019.109106.

Linkages between the microbial component and organic matter pools in semiarid-sandy soils - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V., Burke, J., Lewis, K., Mikha, M.M., Perez-Guzman, L., Li, C., Moore-Kucera, J., Fultz, L. 2019. Linkages between the microbial component and organic matter pools in semiarid-sandy soils. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.

Establishing an on-farm model to build soil health and productivity and sustain local food production systems in west texas - (Abstract Only)
Edwards, B., Weindorf, D.C., Deb, S.K., Bakr, N., Slaughter, L.C., Acosta Martinez, V. 2019. Establishing an on-farm model to build soil health and productivity and sustain local food production systems in west texas. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.

Soil microbial community response to long-term cover crop use in dryland systems of the central great plains - (Abstract Only)
Marte De Jesus, D., Obour, A.K., Slaughter, L.C., Acosta Martinez, V., Holman, J., Vandeveer, M. 2019. Soil microbial community response to long-term cover crop use in dryland systems of the central great plains. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.

Assessing spatial pattern of soil microbial community at landscape scale for precision soil management - (Abstract Only)
Neupane, J., Guo, W., Acosta Martinez, V., Zhang, F., Lin, Z., Cano, A. 2019. Assessing spatial pattern of soil microbial community at landscape scale for precision soil management. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.

Soil microbial response to long-term management practices in cotton systems of the texas southern high plains - (Abstract Only)
Petermann, B.J., Lewis, K., Acosta Martinez, V., Sharma, J., Steffan, J.J., Slaughter, L.C. 2019. Soil microbial response to long-term management practices in cotton systems of the texas southern high plains. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.

What role can soil stewardship play in improving water use efficiency and help with climate change mitigation? - (Abstract Only)
Rice, C.W., Sarto, M., Cano, A., Acosta Martinez, V., Schipanski, M.E. 2019. What role can soil stewardship play in improving water use efficiency and help with climate change mitigation?. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.

Soil microbial ecosystem dynamics of semi-arid wetlands under differing land-use - (Abstract Only)
Riley, M., Acosta Martinez, V., Coldren, C., Rainwater, K., Slaughter, L.C. 2019. Soil microbial ecosystem dynamics of semi-arid wetlands under differing land-use. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 1.

Next generation soil biological health indicators: Linking EL-FAME microbial markers with p-nitrophenol enzyme activities and functional gene qPCR - (Abstract Only)
Perez-Guzman, L., Phillips, L.A., Acosta Martinez, V. 2019. Next generation soil biological health indicators: Linking EL-FAME microbial markers with p-nitrophenol enzyme activities and functional gene qPCR. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Presentation. San Antonio, TX, November 13-13, 2019.

Next generation soil biological health indicators: Linking el-fame microbial markers with p-nitrophenol enzyme activities and functional gene qpcr - (Abstract Only)
Perez-Guzman, L., Phillips, L.A., Acosta Martinez, V. 2019. Next generation soil biological health indicators: Linking el-fame microbial markers with p-nitrophenol enzyme activities and functional gene qpcr. Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting. Presentation. San Antonio, TX, November 10-13, 2019.

Simultaneous determination of ß-glucosidase, ß-glucosaminidase, acid phosphomonoesterase, and arylsulfatase in a soil sample for a single biogeochemical index - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V., Perez-Guzman, L., Johnson, J.M. 2019. Simultaneous determination of ß-glucosidase, ß-glucosaminidase, acid phosphomonoesterase, and arylsulfatase in a soil sample for a single biogeochemical index. Meeting Abstract. Presentation. Sacramento, CA, July 16-18, 2019.

Soil seed bank dynamics in rangelands with increasing invastion of heteropogon contortus or eragrostis lehmann - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grace, J., Rideout-Hanzak, S., Stanko, R., Acosta Martinez, V., Ortega-Santos, A., Wester, D. 2019. Soil seed bank dynamics in rangelands with increasing invastion of heteropogon contortus or eragrostis lehmann. Journal of Arid Environments. online.

Ogallala water cap resource guide series-soil health - (Research Technical Update)
Acosta Martinez, V., Bhandari, K., Ghimire, R., Schipanski, M., Nunez, A. 2019. Ogallala water cap resource guide series-soil health. Scientific and Technical Review. 2:1-4.

Dust emission from crusted surfaces: Insights from field measurements and modelling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klose, M., Gill, T.E., Etyemezian, V., Nikolich, G., Zadeh, Z.G., Webb, N.P., Van Pelt, R.S. 2019. Dust emission from crusted surfaces: Insights from field measurements and modelling. Aeolian Research. 1875-9637. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aeolia.2019.05.001.

Soil organic matter and microbial community responses to semiarid croplands and grasslands management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghimire, R., Thapa, V.R., Cano, A., Acosta Martinez, V. 2019. Soil organic matter and microbial community responses to semiarid croplands and grasslands management. Applied Soil Ecology. 141:30-37.

Simultaneous determination of ß-glucosidase, ß-glucosaminidase, acid phosphomonoesterase, and arylsulfatase in a soil sample for a biogeochemical cycling index. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Acosta Martinez, V., Perez-Guzman, L., Johnson, J.M. 2019. Simultaneous determination of ß-glucosidase, ß-glucosaminidase, acid phosphomonoesterase, and arylsulfatase in a soil sample for a biogeochemical cycling index. Applied Soil Ecology. 142:72-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.05.001.

Planting date effects on cotton lint yield and fiber quality in the U.S. Southern High Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mauget, S.A., Ulloa, M., Dever, J. 2019. Planting date effects on cotton lint yield and fiber quality in the U.S. Southern High Plains. Agriculture. 9(4):82. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture9040082.

Seasonal water-level perturbations beneath the high plains of the Llano Estacado - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stout, J.E. 2018. Seasonal water-level perturbations beneath the high plains of the Llano Estacado. Journal of Hydrology. 18:1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejrh.2018.04.009.

On the observed inverse relationship between rainfall amount and dissolved mineral content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stout, J.E. 2019. On the observed inverse relationship between rainfall amount and dissolved mineral content. Journal of Hydrometeorology. 20:1235-1240. https://doi.org/10.1175/JHM-D-18-0204.1.

Investigating the specificity of thiourea host molecules for inorganic phosphate - (Abstract Only)

Soil microbial community size and composition changes along a tanglehead (Heteropogon contortus) gradient in a semiarid region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grace, J., Acosta Martinez, V., Rideout-Hazak, S., Stanko, R., Ortega, A., Wester, D. 2019. Soil microbial community size and composition changes along a tanglehead (Heteropogon contortus) gradient in a semiarid region. Applied Soil Ecology. 138:37-46.

Rainwater use by cotton under subsurface drip and center pivot irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goebel, T.S., Lascano, R.J. 2019. Rainwater use by cotton under subsurface drip and center pivot irrigation.. Agricultural Water Management. 215(C):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.12.027.

Analysis of grain size distribution through image analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gitz, D.C., Baker, J.T., Payton, P.R., Xin, Z., Lascano, R.J. 2018. Analysis of grain size distribution through image analysis. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 9:2339-2346.

Over-expression of tomato fructokinase (LeFRK1) in cotton enhances yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukherjee, T., Gitz, D.C., Payton, P.R., Kanayama, Y., Granot, D., Holaday, S. 2018. Over-expression of tomato fructokinase (LeFRK1) in cotton enhances yield. Journal of Cotton Science. 22:183-190.

Determination of four enzyme activities simultaneously for a soil health-biogeochemical index - (Abstract Only)
Perez-Guzman, L., Acosta Martinez, V., Johnson, J.M. 2019. Determination of four enzyme activities simultaneously for a soil health-biogeochemical index. Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting. Presentation.

Soil health indicators as affected by diverse forage species and mixtures in semi-arid pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhandari, K., West, C.P., Acosta Martinez, V., Cotton, J.E., Cano, A. 2018. Soil health indicators as affected by diverse forage species and mixtures in semi-arid pastures. Applied Soil Ecology. 132:179-186.

A comparison between fatty acid methyl ester profiling methods as soil health indicators for microbial community composition - (Abstract Only)
Cano, A., Li, C., Acosta Martinez, V., Veum, K.S., Moore-Kucera, J. 2018. A comparison between fatty acid methyl ester profiling methods as soil health indicators for microbial community composition. Meeting Abstract. Poster #1.

Microbial community composition and enzymes of a forest ecosystem in Alabama: Initial response to thinning and burning management selections - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ntoko, F., Gardner, T., Senwo, Z., Acosta Martinez, V. 2018. Microbial community composition and enzymes of a forest ecosystem in Alabama: Initial response to thinning and burning management selections. Journal of Forestry. Journal of Forestry, 2018, 8, 328-343.

Advanced modeling of soil biological properties using visible near infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weindorf, D.C., Chakraborty, S., Moore-Kucera, J., Bin, L., Fultz, L., Acosta Martinez, V., Chenhui, L. 2018. Advanced modeling of soil biological properties using visible near infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 5/1-20. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2018.1.

Soil Health and the Microbial Community: Resilience and Delivering Services in a Shifting Climate - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V. 2018. Soil Health and the Microbial Community: Resilience and Delivering Services in a Shifting Climate. World Congress of Soil Science. none.

An approach to determine multiple enzyme activities in the same soil sample for soil health-biogeochemical indexes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Changes in soil microbial community under a 28-year conservation reserve program in the semi-arid grasslands - (Abstract Only)
Li, C., Kucera, J.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Fultz, L.M. 2017. Changes in soil microbial community under a 28-year conservation reserve program in the semi-arid grasslands. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2017. Poster #1454.

Arthropod and soil microbial community size and composition of native and introduced pastures - (Abstract Only)
Bhandari, K., West, C.P., Longing, S.B., Acosta Martinez, V. 2017. Arthropod and soil microbial community size and composition of native and introduced pastures. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2017. Poster #1004.

Relationship between microbial community composition, soil physicochemical properties and cotton yields at a field scale - (Abstract Only)
Guo, W., Acosta Martinez, V., Cano, A., Neupane, J., Raihan, A., Lin, Z. 2017. Relationship between microbial community composition, soil physicochemical properties and cotton yields at a field scale. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2017. Poster #1118.

Strengthening the science of soil health through standardized indicator methods - (Abstract Only)
Stott, D.E., Kucera, J.M., Smith, B.R., Moebius-Clune, B., Acosta Martinez, V., Franzluebbers, A.J., Wills, S.A. 2017. Strengthening the science of soil health through standardized indicator methods. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2017. Presented on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 9:05 am. Tampa Convention Center, Room 9.

Soil enzyme activities¿as indicators of soil health in¿long-term crp and crp converted to cropland - (Abstract Only)
Li, C., Kucera, J.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Fultz, L.M. 2017. Soil enzyme activities as indicators of soil health in long-term CRP and CRP converted to cropland. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2017. Presented on Monday, October 23, 2017, 10:05 am. Marriott Tampa Waterside, Room 4.

A comparison between fatty acid methyl ester profiling methods as a soil health indicator for microbial community composition - (Abstract Only)
Cano, A., Kucera, J.M., Acosta Martinez, V. 2017. A comparison between fatty acid methyl ester profiling methods as a soil health indicator for microbial community composition. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2017. Poster #1130.

Measuring multiple enzyme activities in one sample as soil health indicators of biogeochemical cycling - (Abstract Only)
Acosta Martinez, V., Cano, A., Johnson, J.M. 2017. Measuring multiple enzyme activities in one sample as soil health indicators of biogeochemical cycling. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, October 22-25, 2017. Poster #1509.

Ground robotic measurement of aeolian processes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qian, F., Jerolmack, D., Lancaster, N., Nickolich, G., Reverdy, P., Roberts, S., Shipley, T., Van Pelt, R.S., Zoebeck, T.M., Koditschek, D.E. 2017. Ground robotic measurement of aeolian processes. Aeolian Research. 27:1-11.