Estimating plant‐available nitrogen release from manures, composts, and specialty products
…, DM Sullivan, CG Cogger, AI Bary… - Journal of …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Recent adoption of national rules for organic crop production have stimulated greater interest
in meeting crop N needs using manures, composts, and other organic materials. This study …
in meeting crop N needs using manures, composts, and other organic materials. This study …
[HTML][HTML] An evaluation of carbon indicators of soil health in long-term agricultural experiments
…, E Aberle, A Ashworth, OB Tavarez, AI Bary… - Soil Biology and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is closely tied to soil health. However, additional biological
indicators may also provide insight about C dynamics and microbial activity. We used SOC and …
indicators may also provide insight about C dynamics and microbial activity. We used SOC and …
In situ degradation of biodegradable plastic mulch films in compost and agricultural soils
The global use of agricultural plastic films, which provide multiple benefits for food production,
is expected to grow by 59% from 2018 to 2026. Disposal options for agricultural plastics …
is expected to grow by 59% from 2018 to 2026. Disposal options for agricultural plastics …
Impacts of biodegradable plastic mulches on soil health
…, S Bandopadhyay, ME English, AI Bary… - Agriculture, Ecosystems …, 2019 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution in agricultural soils, caused by the incomplete removal of polyethylene
mulch after usage, is a growing environmental concern. There has therefore been increased …
mulch after usage, is a growing environmental concern. There has therefore been increased …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of seeding ratio, planting date, and termination date on rye-hairy vetch cover crop mixture performance under organic management
A Lawson, C Cogger, A Bary, AM Fortuna - PloS one, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Cover crop benefits include nitrogen accumulation and retention, weed suppression,
organic matter maintenance, and reduced erosion. Organic farmers need region-specific …
organic matter maintenance, and reduced erosion. Organic farmers need region-specific …
Seven years of biosolids versus inorganic nitrogen applications to tall fescue
CG Cogger, AI Bary, SC Fransen… - Journal of …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
Repeated applications of municipal wastewater biosolids is cost effective for biosolids managers,
but may lead to undesirable accumulations of nutrients or contaminants. We evaluated …
but may lead to undesirable accumulations of nutrients or contaminants. We evaluated …
Release of micro-and nanoparticles from biodegradable plastic during in situ composting
Plastic is ubiquitous in modern life, but most conventional plastic is non-biodegradable and
accumulates as waste after use. Biodegradable plastic is a promising alternative to …
accumulates as waste after use. Biodegradable plastic is a promising alternative to …
Modeling the effect of biodegradable paper and plastic mulch on soil moisture dynamics
Plastic mulch films are often used in agriculture to conserve soil moisture. Most of the plastic
mulch currently used worldwide is made of non-biodegradable polyethylene, which has to …
mulch currently used worldwide is made of non-biodegradable polyethylene, which has to …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of aggregate stability methods for soil health
…, PW Tracy, E Aberle, A Ashworth, OB Tavarez, AI Bary… - Geoderma, 2022 - Elsevier
Aggregate stability is a commonly used indicator of soil health because improvements in
aggregate stability are related to reduced erodibility and improved soil–water dynamics. During …
aggregate stability are related to reduced erodibility and improved soil–water dynamics. During …
Carbon‐sensitive pedotransfer functions for plant available water
…, O Bańuelos Tavarez, A Bary… - Soil Science Society …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Currently accepted pedotransfer functions show negligible effect of management‐induced
changes to soil organic carbon (SOC) on plant available water holding capacity (θ AWHC ), …
changes to soil organic carbon (SOC) on plant available water holding capacity (θ AWHC ), …