Research Project: Sustaining Productivity and Ecosystem Services of Agricultural and Horticultural Systems in the Southeastern United States

Location: Soil Dynamics Research

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

Effect of gypsum, cover crop, and crop rotation on bulk density and aggregate properties of soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Distribution of phosphorus forms in soil amended with poultry litter of different ages and application rates: Agronomic and environmental perspectives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chakraborty, D., Prasad, R., Feng, H., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Distribution of phosphorus forms in soil amended with poultry litter of different ages and application rates: Agronomic and environmental perspectives. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 2024:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20781.

Influence of biochar-herbicide interactions on weed control efficacy in sandy soil in Alabama - (Abstract Only)
Purohit, N.N., Ghosh, R.K., Feng, Y., Prior, S.A., Maity, A. 2024. Influence of biochar-herbicide interactions on weed control efficacy in sandy soil in Alabama [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.

Evaluating the tolerance of harmful algal blooms to copper sulfate pentahydrate - (Abstract Only)
Hennessey, A.V., Mcdonald, M.B., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Torbert III, H.A., Beck, B.H., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Evaluating the tolerance of harmful algal blooms to copper sulfate pentahydrate [abstract]. Alabama Water Resources Conference, Sept. 4-6, Orange Beach, AL.

Fertilizer and lime impacts on edaphic mesofauna in a southern Brazil loblolly pine system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Co-transport and deposition of biochar and arsenic through saturated porous media - (Abstract Only)
Kumar, R., Lamba, J., Adhikari, S., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Co-transport and deposition of biochar and arsenic through saturated porous media [abstract]. Geological Society of America Conference, Sept. 22-25, 2024. Anaheim, CA.

Evaluating ammonia and greenhouse gas emission from poultry manure stockpiles under three storage conditions - (Abstract Only)

Ammonia and greenhouse gas emission from poultry manure stockpiles under three storage conditions - (Abstract Only)
Koneti, S., Prasad, R., Chakraborty, D., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Ammonia and greenhouse gas emission from poultry manure stockpiles under three storage conditions [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, November 10-15, 2024, San Antonio, TX.

VARI as an indicator of site productivity of Pinus taeda L.: soil, litter, and plant nutrition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ercole, T.M., Gomes, J.V., Rodrigues, V.D., Trentin, N.D., Junior, J.C.O., Pereira, G.A., Filho, M.T., Moura, A.P.C., Maeda, S., Prior, S.A., Consalter, R., Motta, A.C.V. 2024. VARI as an indicator of site productivity of Pinus taeda L.: soil, litter, and plant nutrition. European Journal of Forest Research. 143:1541-1562. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10342-024-01711-y.

Does covering broiler litter in open field minimize nutrient losses and reduce environmental concerns - (Abstract Only)
Koneti, S., Chakraborty, D., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Does covering broiler litter in open field minimize nutrient losses and reduce environmental concerns [abstract]. AL Water Resources Conservation Conference, Sept. 4-6, Orange Beach, AL.

Microbial proxies for anoxic microsites vary with management and partially explain soil carbon concentration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lacroix, E.M., Gomes, A., Barratt-Heitmann, G., Schuler, D., Dekas, A., Liptzin, D., Aberle, E., Watts, D.B., Nelson, K., Culman, S., Fendorf, S. 2024. Microbial proxies for anoxic microsites vary with management and partially explain soil carbon concentration. Environmental Science and Technology. 58(26):11459-11469. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.4c01882.

Tagged neutron technique for in-situ soil composition determination - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Gautam, S., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Tagged neutron technique for in-situ soil composition determination [abstract]. 27th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI) and the 55th Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP) (CAARI-SNEAP 2024), Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 21-26 July 2024.

Advancements in field measurement of soil composition: Introducing the tagged neutron technique mobile system - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Gautam, S., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Advancements in field measurement of soil composition: Introducing the tagged neutron technique mobile system [abstract]. 27th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry (CAARI) and the 55th Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (SNEAP) (CAARI-SNEAP 2024), Fort Worth, Texas, USA, 21-26 July 2024.

Evaluating the tolerance of harmful algal blooms to copper sulfate pentahydrate - (Abstract Only)
Hennessey, A.V., McDonald, M.B., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Torbert III, H.A., Beck, B.H., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Evaluating the tolerance of harmful algal blooms to copper sulfate pentahydrate [abstract]. National Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, October 20-24, 2024, Fort Worth, TX.

Optimizing copper sulfate pentahydrate dosages for controlling of harmful algal blooms using multiple linear regression (MLR) - (Abstract Only)
Mcdonald, M.B., Hennessey, A.V., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Torbert III, H.A., Beck, B.H., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Optimizing copper sulfate pentahydrate dosages for controlling of harmful algal blooms using multiple linear regression (MLR) [abstract]. National Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, October 20-24, 2024, Fort Worth, TX.

Monte-Carlo simulations for soil content determinations on Atlas - (Popular Publication)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Monte-Carlo simulations for soil content determinations on Atlas. SCINet Newsletter, https://scinet.usda.gov/news/newsletter

Evaluating the resistance of phytoplankton to copper sulfate pentahydrate - (Abstract Only)
Hennessey, A.V., Mcdonald, M.B., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Torbert III, H.A., Beck, B.H., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Evaluating the resistance of phytoplankton to copper sulfate pentahydrate [abstract]. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, April 26-27, Gainesville, FL.

Development of a multiple linear regression (MLR) model for copper toxicity to phytoplankton - (Abstract Only)
Mcdonald, M.B., Hennessey, A.V., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Torbert III, H.A., Beck, B.H., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Development of a multiple linear regression (MLR) model for copper toxicity to phytoplankton [abstract]. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. April 26-27, Gainesville, FL.

Carbon analysis of large soil samples using the tagged neutron method: Accounting for radiation attenuation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Carbon analysis of large soil samples using the tagged neutron method: Accounting for radiation attenuation. Applied Radiation And Isotopes. 209:111332. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2024.111332.

Magnesium doped biochar for simultaneous adsorption of phosphate and nitrogen ions from aqueous solution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, B., Ammar, M., Adhikari, S., Baltrusaitis, J., Jahromi, H., Torbert III, H.A., Linhoss, J., Lamba, J. 2024. Magnesium doped biochar for simultaneous adsorption of phosphate and nitrogen ions from aqueous solution. Chemosphere. 358:142130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.142130.

Understanding how phosphorus could be removed in aquaculture ponds by gypsum - (Popular Publication)
Wang, D., Hamid, A.K., Radwan, I.M., Wilson, A.E., Torbert III, H.A., Beck, B.H. 2024. Understanding how phosphorus could be removed in aquaculture ponds by gypsum. Alabama Fish Farming Center. 2024(1):1-16.

Long-term effects of recycled paper alkaline waste use on soil, litter, weeds, and development and nutrition of Pinus taeda L - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trentin, N.S., Motta, A.C.V., Maeda, S., Ercole, T.M., Prior, S.A., Gomes, J.B.V., Bognola, I.A., De Albuquerque, C.G. 2024. Long-term effects of recycled paper alkaline waste use on soil, litter, weeds, and development and nutrition of Pinus taeda L. New Forests. 55:1617-1646. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11056-024-10045-x.

Long-term cropping management practices affect the biochemical properties of an Alabama Ultisol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., He, Z., Yin, X., Torbert III, H.A., Senwo, Z., Tewolde, H. 2024. Long-term cropping management practices affect the biochemical properties of an Alabama Ultisol. Soil Systems. 8(2):41. https://doi.org/10.3390/soilsystems8020041.

Development of a multiple linear regression (MLR) model for copper toxicity to phytoplankton - (Abstract Only)
Mcdonald, M.B., Hennessey, A.V., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Roy, L.A., Torbert III, H.A., Beck, B.H., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Development of a multiple linear regression (MLR) model for copper toxicity to phytoplankton [abstract]. Auburn University Research Symposium, March 26, 2024, Auburn, AL.

Relationship between pH and base saturation associated with soil cation exchange capacity in soils of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Albuquerque, C.G., Gavelaki, F., Matera, H.B., Motta, A.C., Prior, S.A., Ercole, T.M., Araújo, E.M. 2024. Relationship between pH and base saturation associated with soil cation exchange capacity in soils of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Bragantia. 83:e20230291. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4499.20230291.

Evaluation of the impact of gypsum as a novel bedding material on broiler performance, foot pad health, and fear response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Escobar, C., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Bailey, M.A., Krehling, J.T., Landers, D., Jackson, A.P., Gilpin, M., Still, K., Munoz, L.R., Orellana, L., Adhikari, Y., Macklin, K.S., Baker-Cook, B. 2024. Evaluation of the impact of gypsum as a novel bedding material on broiler performance, foot pad health, and fear response. Poultry Science. 103:103676. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.103676.

Preferential flow of phosphorus and nitrogen under steady-state saturated conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malhotra, K., Lamba, J., Way, T.R., Williams, C., Karthikeyan, K.G., Budhathoki, S., Prasad, R., Srivastava, P., Zheng, J. 2024. Preferential flow of phosphorus and nitrogen under steady-state saturated conditions. Vadose Zone Journal. 23:e20331. https://doi.org/10.1002/vzj2.20331.

Investigating the role of pH effects on the efficacy of copper sulfate pentahydrate in mitigating harmful algal blooms and off-flavors - (Abstract Only)
Hennessey, A.V., Mcdonald, M.B., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Torbert III, H.A., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Investigating the role of pH effects on the efficacy of copper sulfate pentahydrate in mitigating harmful algal blooms and off-flavors [abstract]. Auburn University Climate Symposium, March 22, 2024, Auburn, AL.

Evaluating the sensitivity of phytoplankton to copper sulfate pentahydrate at industry standard doses in hypereutrophic communities - (Abstract Only)
Hennessey, A.V., Mcdonald, M.B., Johnson, P.P., Gladfelter, M.F., Merrill, K.L., Tenison, S.E., Ganegoda, J.S., Hoang, T.C., Torbert III, H.A., Wilson, A.E. 2024. Evaluating the sensitivity of phytoplankton to copper sulfate pentahydrate at industry standard doses in hypereutrophic communities [abstract]. Auburn University Research Symposium, March 26, 2024, Auburn, AL.

Soil mapping for carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture using gamma analysis technology - (Abstract Only)
Torbert III, H.A., Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A. 2024. Soil mapping for carbon sequestration and regenerative agriculture using gamma analysis technology [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.

Long-term response of bahaigrass pastures to elevated atmospheric CO2 and fertility management: Forage quality - (Abstract Only)
Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Long-term response of bahaigrass pastures to elevated atmospheric CO2 and fertility management: Forage quality [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.

Measuring and mapping soil moisture in agricultural fields by neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Gautam, S. 2024. Measuring and mapping soil moisture in agricultural fields by neutron-gamma analysis [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.

Soil chemistry determinations using neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A., Gautam, S. 2024. Soil chemistry determinations using neutron-gamma analysis [abstract]. International Soil and Tillage Research Organization (ISTRO), 23-27 September 2024, Virginia Beach, VA.

Belowground response of a bahiagrass pasture to long-term elevated [CO2] and soil fertility management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2024. Belowground response of a bahiagrass pasture to long-term elevated [CO2] and soil fertility management. Plants. 13(4):485. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13040485.

Application of biochar in agricultural systems - (Experiment Station)
Kumar, R., Lamba, J., Adhikari, S., Torbert III, H.A., Sawadgo, W. 2024. Application of biochar in agricultural systems. AL Cooperative Extension System. ANR-3058 https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/application-of-biochar-in-agricultural-systems/.

Biochar as a media amendment in container plant production of viola and daylily: Greenhouse gas emissions, plant growth, and N leachate - (Proceedings)

Characterization of soil pores in strip-tilled and conventionally-tilled soil using X-ray computed tomography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, P., Lamba, J., Way, T.R., Balkcom, K.S., Sanz-Saez, A., Watts, D.B. 2024. Characterization of soil pores in strip-tilled and conventionally-tilled soil using X-ray computed tomography. Soil and Tillage Research. 239:106035. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2024.106035.

Effects of vertical load and inflation pressure on tire-soil interaction on artificial soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alkhalifa, N., Tekeste, M., Jjagwe, P., Way, T.R. 2023. Effects of vertical load and inflation pressure on tire-soil interaction on artificial soil. Journal of Terramechanics. 112:19-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jterra.2023.11.002.

Net greenhouse gas balance in U.S. croplands: How can soils be part of the climate solution? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
You, Y., Tian, H., Pan, S., Shi, H., Lu, C., Batchelor, W.D., Cheng, B., Hui, D., Kicklighter, D., Liang, X., Li, X., Melillo, J., Pan, M., Prior, S.A., Reilly, J. 2023. Net greenhouse gas balance in U.S. croplands: How can soils be part of the climate solution? Global Change Biology. 30:e17109. https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.17109.

Impacts of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum on water quality and the algal community in catfish aquaculture ponds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zinnert, A., Gladfelter, M.F., Poe, H.P., Tenison, S.E., Merrill, K.L., Hennessey, A.V., Mcdonald, M.B., Wang, D., Torbert III, H.A., Wilson, A.E. 2023. Impacts of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum on water quality and the algal community in catfish aquaculture ponds. Aquaculture. 581:740406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2023.740406.

Neutron-gamma soil elemental content determination for field mapping - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2023. Neutron-gamma soil elemental content determination for field mapping [ABSTRACT]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2023.

Mobile inelastic neutron scattering (MINS) system - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2023. Mobile inelastic neutron scattering (MINS) system [ABSTRACT]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri, Oct 29 - Nov 1 2023.

Life cycle assessment of a decoupled biofloc aquaponics facility across seasons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kalvakaalva, R., Smith, M., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Ayipio, E., Blanchard, C., Wells, D., Blersch, D., Adhikari, S., Prasad, R., Hanson, T., Higgins, B.T. 2023. Life cycle assessment of a decoupled biofloc aquaponics facility across seasons. Journal of Cleaner Production. 429:139356. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139356.

Positive and negative impacts of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum on water quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zinnert, A., Gladfelter, M.F., Poe, H.P., Merrill, K.L., Hennessey, A.V., Mcdonald, M.B., Wang, D., Torbert III, H.A., Wilson, A.E. 2023. Positive and negative impacts of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum on water quality. Environmental Management. 348:119307. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119307.

Positive and negative impacts of flue gas desulfurization (FGD) gypsum on water quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effects of selected manure sources on runoff, soil loss, and nutrient transport - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., Horvath, T., Torbert III, H.A., Adesemoye, A.O. 2023. Effects of selected manure sources on runoff, soil loss, and nutrient transport. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 39(6):565-572. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15651.

Influence of biochar addition to nursery container media: trace gas efflux, growth, and leachate N. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Murphy, A., Hoffman, H., Johnson, M.G., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Influence of biochar addition to nursery container media: Trace gas efflux, growth, and leachate N. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 41(4):141-151. https://doi.org/10.24266/0738-2898-41.4.141.

Can cultivar variation in yield help differentiate mechanisms underlying nutrient decline of soybean grown under elevated [CO2]? - (Abstract Only)
Durstock, M., Prior, S.A., Runion, G. B., and Sanz-Saez, A. 2023. Can cultivar variation in yield help differentiate mechanisms underlying nutrient decline of soybean grown under elevated [CO2]? [ABSTRACT]. Plant Environmental Physiology Group (PEPG) Workshop 2023. Naturasolta-Quinta de Sao Pedro, Portugal, September 10-15, 2023.

Phosphorus adsorption using chemical and metal chloride activated biochars: Isotherms, kinetics and mechanism study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biswas, B., Rahman, T., Sakhakarmy, M., Jahromi, H., Baltrusaitis, J., Adhikari, S., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2023. Phosphorus adsorption using chemical and metal chloride activated biochars: Isotherms, kinetics and mechanism study. Bioresource Technology. 9(9):e19830. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19830.

Effectiveness of flue gas desulfurization gypsum in reducing phosphorus solubility in poultry litter when applied as an in-house amendment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chakraborty, D., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Effectiveness of flue gas desulfurization gypsum in reducing phosphorus solubility in poultry litter when applied as an in-house amendment. Waste Management. 171(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2023.08.014.

Cover crop effects on X-ray computed tomography-derived soil pore characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, P., Lamba, J., Way, T.R., Sandhu, V., Balkcom, K.S., Sanz-Saez, A., Watts, D.B. 2023. Cover crop effects on X-ray computed tomography-derived soil pore characteristics. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 24:111-125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-023-03596-7.

Neutron gamma analysis of soil carbon: post-irradiation physicochemical effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Neutron gamma analysis of soil carbon: post-irradiation physicochemical effects. Environmental Technology & Innovation. 31:103219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2023.103219.

Wood production and nutritional status of Pinus taeda L. in response to fertilization and liming: a meta-analysis of the Americas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodrigues, V., Motta, A.C., Barbosa, J.Z., Ercole, T.M., Prior, S.A. 2023. Wood production and nutritional status of Pinus taeda L. in response to fertilization and liming: a meta-analysis of the Americas. iForest-Biogeosciences and Forestry. 16(4):195-201. https://doi.org/10.3832/ifor4296-016.

Is magnesium deficiency the major cause of needle chlorosis of Pinus taeda in Brazil? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Motta, A.C., Maeda, S., Rodrigues, V.D., Ercole, T.M., Prior, S.A., Brumat, A.L., Moura, A.P., Barbosa, J.Z., Gomes, J.V. 2023. Is magnesium deficiency the major cause of needle chlorosis of Pinus taeda in Brazil?. Journal of Forestry Research. 35:24. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11676-023-01656-9.

Evaluation of gypsum as a bedding material for broiler chickens - (Abstract Only)

Reuse of flue gas desulfurization gypsum as a litter amendment in broiler house to reduce environmental phosphorus mobility - (Abstract Only)

Hydrotreatment of pyrolysis bio-oil and triglyceride blends - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roy, P., Jahromi, H., Rahman, T., Baltrusaitis, J., Hassan, E., Torbert III, H.A., Adhikari, S. 2023. Hydrotreatment of pyrolysis bio-oil and triglyceride blends. Fuel Processing Technology. 245:107753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2023.107753.

Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination [abstract]. 2nd Global Summit on Earth Science and Climate Change (Adv. ESCC 2023), London, UK, September 14-15, 2023.

Measuring and mapping subsurface soil elemental distribution using neutron-gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Measuring and mapping subsurface soil elemental distribution using neutron-gamma analysis [abstract]. 2nd Global Summit on Earth Science and Climate Change (Adv. ESCC 2023), London, UK, September 14-15, 2023.

Biogeochemical impacts of flue gas desulfurization gypsum (FGDG) in catfish aquaculture ponds - (Abstract Only)
Zinnert, A., Torbert Iii, H.A., Willson, A., Wang, D. 2023. Biogeochemical impacts of flue gas desulfurization gypsum (FGDG) in catfish aquaculture ponds [ABSTRACT]. Auburn University College of Sciences and Mathematics - Water and Climate Symposium. March 21, 2023.

Modeling tire-soil compression resistance on artificial soil using the scaling law of pressure-soil sinkage relationship - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jjagwe, P., Tekeste, M., Alkhalifa, N., Way, T.R. 2023. Modeling tire-soil compression resistance on artificial soil using the scaling law of pressure-soil sinkage relationship. Journal of Terramechanics. 108:7-19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jterra.2023.02.002.

Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination and mapping - (Abstract Only)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Application of neutron-gamma technologies for soil elemental content determination and mapping [abstract]. International Conference on Nuclear Engineering Systems, Applications and Innovations (ICNESAI), San Francisco CA. 7-8 June.

Accumulation capacity of nickel and zinc in yerba mate cultivated in soils with contrasting parent materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ulbrich, N.C., Motta, A.C., Magri, E., Prior, S.A., De Albuquerque, C.G., Gavelaki, F., Barbosa, J.Z., Wendling, I., Poggere, G.C. 2023. Accumulation capacity of nickel and zinc in yerba mate cultivated in soils with contrasting parent materials. Biological Trace Element Research. 201:5468–5480. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-023-03593-4.

Sorptive removal of phosphorus by flue gas desulfurization gypsum in batch and column systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamid, A., Wilson, A.E., Torbert III, H.A., Wang, D. 2023. Sorptive removal of phosphorus by flue gas desulfurization gypsum in batch and column systems. Chemosphere. 320. Article 138062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.138062.

Effects of elevated CO2 on the response of glyphosate resistant and susceptible Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.) to varying rates of glyphosate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Runion, G.B., Prior, S.A., Durstock, M., Sanz-Saez, A., Price, A.J. 2023. Effects of elevated CO2 on the response of glyphosate resistant and susceptible Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.) to varying rates of glyphosate. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 69(13):2739-2752. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2023.2173741.

Influence of flue gas desulfurization gypsum on phosphorus loss in pine bark substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bartley, P., Erbrick, L., Knotts, M., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2023. Influence of flue gas desulfurization gypsum on phosphorus loss in pine bark substrates. Agriculture. 13:283. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13020283.

Influence of broiler litter band positioning on cotton growth and yield in a Blackland Prairie soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., Way, T.R. 2023. Influence of broiler litter band positioning on cotton growth and yield in a Blackland Prairie soil. Agronomy Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21298.

Influence of gypsum and cover crop on greenhouse gas emissions in soybean cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Watts, D.B., Runion, G.B., Dick, W., Gonzalez, J.M., Islam, K., Flanagan, D.C., Fausey, N.R., Vantoai, T.T., Batte, M., Reeder, R., Kost, D., Chen, L., Jacinthe, P. 2023. Influence of gypsum and cover crop on greenhouse gas emissions in soybean cropping systems. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 78(2):154-162. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2023.00042.

Neutron-gamma soil analysis for digital agriculture - (Book / Chapter)
Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma soil analysis for digital agriculture. In Shamshiri, R.R., Shafian S., editors. Digital Agriculture, Methods and Applications. Rijeka, Croatia: IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.102128.

Effect of increased deflection tire technology on soil compaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tekeste, M., Way, T.R., Birkenholz, W., Brodbeck, S. 2023. Effect of increased deflection tire technology on soil compaction. Journal of the ASABE. 66(1):75-84. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.14794.

Neutron-gamma technologies for carbon sequestration assessments - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Neutron-gamma technologies for carbon sequestration assessments [abstract]. 26th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry and 53rd Symposium of Northeastern Accelerator Personnel (CAARI-SNEAP 2022), Denton, TX. October 30-November 3. In Book of Abstracts: https://caari-sneap.com/home

Soil rut effects on planter performance for cotton in a conservation tillage system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Way, T.R., Kornecki, T.S., Tewolde, H., Watts, D.B. 2022. Soil rut effects on planter performance for cotton in a conservation tillage system. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 38(6):951-959. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15144.

Phosphorus solubility in traditional versus gypsum treated poultry litter and its environmental implications - (Abstract Only)
Chakraborty, D., Prasad, R., Powell, A., Watts, D.B., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2022. Phosphorus solubility in traditional versus gypsum treated poultry litter and its environmental implications [ABSTRACT]. Alabama Water Resources Conference Sept. 7-9, 2022, Orange Beach, AL.

Effects of soil neutron irradiation in soil carbon neutron gamma analysis - (Abstract Only)
Kavetskiy, A.G., Yakubova, G.N., Sargsyan, N., Prior, S.A., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Effects of soil neutron irradiation in soil carbon neutron gamma analysis [abstract]. International Conference on Soil Science and Analysis (ICSSA 2022), New York, NY. Aug. 9-10. In World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology International Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering 16(8). https://publications.waset.org/abstracts/149497/effects-of-soil-neutron-irradiation-in-soil-carbon-neutron-gamma-analysis

Quantification of net greenhouse gases emissions from U.S. croplands using data-model integration - (Abstract Only)
You, Y., Tian, H., Pan, S., Batchelor, W.D., Cheng, B., Hui, D., Li, X., Liang, X., Lu, C., Pan, N., Prior, S.A., Shi, H. 2022. Quantification of net greenhouse gases emissions from U.S. croplands using data-model integration [ABSTRACT]. American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting: Science Leads the Future. Chicago IL. December 12-16.

Piling secondary subtropical forest residue: long-term impacts on soil, trees, and weeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zucon, A.S., Pedreira, G.Q., Motta, A.C., Gotz, L.F., Maeda, S., Bassaco, M.V., Magri, E., Prior, S.A., Souza, L., De Oliveira Jr, J.C. 2022. Piling secondary subtropical forest residue: long-term impacts on soil, trees, and weeds. Forests. 13:1183. https://doi.org/10.3390/f13081183.

Controlling harmful algal blooms in aquaculture ponds using flue gas desulfurization gypsum (FGDG) - (Abstract Only)
Zinnert, H., Torbert Iii, H.A., Wilson, A., Wang, D. 2022. Controlling harmful algal blooms in aquaculture ponds using flue gas desulfurization gypsum (FGDG)[ABSTRACT]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting. Nov. 7-10, 2022, Baltimore, MD.

Soil mapping for precision agriculture using mobile inelastic neutron scattering technology - (Abstract Only)
Torbert Iii, H.A., Yakubova, G.N., Kavetskiy, A.G., Prior, S.A. 2022. Soil mapping for precision agriculture using mobile inelastic neutron scattering technology [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland 6-9 November 2022.

Effects of flue gas desulfurization gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and crop yield - (Abstract Only)
Powell, A., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Chakraborty, D., Torbert III, H.A. 2022. Effects of flue gas desulfurization gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and crop yield [ABSTRACT]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 6-9, Baltimore, Maryland.

Effects of flue gas desulfurization gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and water quality - (Abstract Only)
Powell, A., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Chakraborty, D., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2022. Effects of flue gas desulfurization gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and water quality [ABSTRACT]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 6-9, Baltimore, Maryland.

Effect of nitrogen application rate under organic and conventional systems on rice (Oryza sativa l.) growth, grain yield, soil properties, and greenhouse gas emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, X., Jiang, J., Guoa, J., Mcclung, A.M., Chen, K., Velarca, M.V., Torbert III, H.A., Dou, F. 2023. Effect of nitrogen application rate under organic and conventional systems on rice (Oryza sativa l.) growth, grain yield, soil properties, and greenhouse gas emissions. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 46:167-1649. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2022.2093746.

Exploring alternate methods for predicting sorption-desorption parameters for environmental phosphorus loss assessment in poultry litter impacted soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chakraborty, S., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A., Kaur, G. 2022. Exploring alternate methods for predicting sorption-desorption parameters for environmental phosphorus loss assessment in poultry litter impacted soils. Journal of Environmental Management. 317(2022):115454. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115454.

Effects of poultry litter with flue gas desulfurization gypsum bedding on nutrient release and water quality - (Abstract Only)
Powell, A., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Chakraborty, D., Torbert Iii, H.A. 2022. Effects of poultry litter with flue gas desulfurization gypsum bedding on nutrient release and water quality [ABSTRACT]. Alabama Water Resources Conference.

Improving yield and health of legume crops via co-inoculation with rhizobia and Trichoderma: A global meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barbosa, J.Z., Hungria, M., Prior, S.A., Moura, M.C., Poggere, G., Motta, A.C. 2022. Improving yield and health of legume crops via co-inoculation with rhizobia and Trichoderma: A global meta-analysis. Applied Soil Ecology. 176:104493. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2022.104493.

Within-field variability in nutrients for site-specific agricultural management in irrigated cornfield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, H., Srivastava, P., Lamba, J., Ortiz, B., Way, T.R., Sangha, L., Takhellambam, B., Morata, G., Molinari, R. 2022. Within-field variability in nutrients for site-specific agricultural management in irrigated cornfield. Journal of the ASABE. 65(4):865-880. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.15042.

Temporal and spatial variability in 3D soil macropore characteristics determined using X-ray computed tomography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Budhathoki, S., Lamba, J., Srivastava, P., Malhotra, K., Way, T.R., Katuwal, S. 2022. Temporal and spatial variability in 3D soil macropore characteristics determined using X-ray computed tomography. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 22:1263-1277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11368-022-03150-x.

Determination of phosphorus loss in runoff from soils with different soil test phosphorus ratings - (Abstract Only)
Bhatta, A., Prasad, R., Chakraborty, D.B., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Determination of phosphorus loss in runoff from soils with different soil test phosphorus ratings [abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10, 2021, Salt Lake City, UT.

Effects of gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and crop yield - (Abstract Only)
Powell, A., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Chakraborty, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Effects of gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and crop yield [abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10, 2021, Salt Lake City, UT.

Effects of gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and runoff from a hayfield - (Abstract Only)
Powell, A., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Chakraborty, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Effects of gypsum-amended poultry litter on nutrient release and runoff from a hayfield [abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10, 2021, Salt Lake City, UT.

Identification of optimum side dress nitrogen rate for dryland corn using poultry litter as starter fertilizer - (Abstract Only)
Singh, R., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Identification of optimum side dress nitrogen rate for dryland corn using poultry litter as starter fertilizer [abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10, 2021, Salt Lake City, UT.

Phosphorus solubility in traditional versus gypsum treated poultry litter - (Abstract Only)
Chakraborty, D., Prasad, R., Watts, D.B., Torbert III, H.A. 2021. Phosphorus solubility in traditional versus gypsum treated poultry litter [abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov. 7-10, 2021, Salt Lake City, UT.

Variability of gauge-wheel loads resulting from a hydraulic downforce system and the impacts on corn seeding depth and emergence - (Proceedings)
Oliviera, L., Ortiz, B., Silva, R., Way, T.R., Oliviera, M., Pate, G. 2021. Variability of gauge-wheel loads resulting from a hydraulic downforce system and the impacts on corn seeding depth and emergence. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). 2101200. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202101200.

Does the applied gauge-wheel loads have influence on seeding depth and soil structure? - (Proceedings)
Oliviera, L., Ortiz, B., Silva, R., Way, T.R., Oliviera, M., Pate, G. 2021. Does the applied gauge-wheel loads have influence on seeding depth and soil structure?. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). 2101211. https://doi.org/10.13031/aim.202101211.

Determining trace gas efflux from container production of woody nursery crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marble, C., Prior, S.A., Runion, G.B., Torbert III, H.A., Gilliam, C.H., Fain, G.B., Sibley, J.L., Knight, P.R. 2017. Determining trace gas efflux from container production of woody nursery crops. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 35(1):41.