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Refereed articles or reviews

Smallwood, C., A. Shekoofa, F. L. Allen, and V. R. Pantalone.  2024.  Development of TN16-520R1: an exceptionally drought tolerant soybean cultivar with glyphosate resistance.  Journal of Plant Registrations, 2024:1-9.

Shrestha S. L.*, C. E. Sams, and F. L. Allen.  2022.  Genotypic Variation for Salt Tolerance within and between ‘Alamo’ and ‘Kanlow’ Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) Cultivars.  Agronomy, Agronomy 2022, 12, 973. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12040973.

Zhou, X., J. A. Larson, V. R. Sykes, A. J. Ashworth, and F. L. Allen.  2022.  Long-term conservation agriculture effects on corn profitability in West Tennessee.  Crop Science, 62(3), 1348-1359.

Zhou, X., J. A. Larson, V. R. Sykes, A. J. Ashworth, and F. L. Allen.  2021.  Crop Rotation, Cover Crop, and Poultry Litter Effects on No-Tillage Cotton Profitability.  Agronomy Journal113, 3: 2648-2663.

Lepore, A. W., A. J. Ashworth, P. Kim, N. Labbé, R. M. Connatser, and F. L. Allen.  2019.  Feasibility and concurrent remediation of red mud as an in-situ pyrolysis catalyst.  Bioresources, 14, 4696-4707.

Wiggins, B., S. Wiggins, M. Cunicelli, C. Smallwood, F. L. Allen, D. R. West, and V. R. Pantalone.  2019.  Genetic Gain for Soybean Seed Protein, Oil, and Yield in a Recombinant Inbred Line Population.  J. Am. Oil Chem. Soc., 96:43-50.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, P. R. Owens, J. M. DeBruyn, and C. E. Sams.  2018.  Crop rotations and poultry litter impact long-term soil physicochemical properties and soil biota.  Journal of Environmental Quality, 47(6): 1327-1338.

Dalid, C., A. M. Saxton, F. L. Allen, V. R. Pantalone, S. Nayak, and H. Bhandari.  2018.  Genetic variation and expected per cycle biomass yield gain in lowland switchgrass.  Crop Science, 58:1255-1264, Crop Science Society of America.

Hughes, E.W.*, F. L. Allen, H. Bhandari, A. M. Saxton, D. R. West, and V. R. Sykes.  2018.  Genetic variation in biomass yield and feedstock composition and trait relationships in lowland switchgrass.  Archives of Crop Science, 2 (1): 47-57.

Winings, J., X. Yin, S. Agyin-Birikorang, U. Singh, J. Sanabria, H. J. Savoy, F. L. Allen, and A. M. Saxton.  2018.  Agronomic effectiveness of an organically enhanced nitrogen fertilizer.  Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 108:149-161.

Ashworth, A. J.*, F. L. Allen, J. L. Bacon, C. E. Sams, W. E. Hart, J. F. Grant, P. A. Moore, and D. H. Pote.  2017.  Switchgrass Cultivar, Yield, and Nutrient Removal Responses to Harvest Timing.  Agronomy Journal, Vol 109(6):1-8.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, K. S. Warwick, P. D. Keyser, G. E. Bates, D. D. Tyler, P. L. Lambdin, and D. H. Pote.  2017.  N2 fixation of common and hairy vetches when intercropped into switchgrass.  Agronomy Journal, 7, 39.

Ashworth, A. J.*, J. M. DeBruyn, F. L. Allen, M. A. Radosevich, and P. R. Owens.  2017.  Microbial community structure is affected by cropping sequences and poultry litter under long-term no-tillage.  Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 114: 210-219.

Sykes, V. R.*, F. L. Allen, A. C. DeSantis, A. M. Saxton, H. Bhandari, D. R. West, E. W. Hughes, M. E. Bobbitt, and V. G. Benelli.  2017.  Efficiency of spaced-plant selection in improving sward biomass and ethanol yield in switchgrass.  Crop Science, 57 (1): 253-263.

Sykes, V. R.*, F. L. Allen, and R. D. Johnson.  2017.  Impact of fungicides on rust, biomass yield, and ethanol yield in biofuel switchgrass, 2011-2012.  Plant Disease Management Reports, Volume 11. Report No. 11:OT001.

Winings, J., X. Yin, S. Agyin-Birikorang, U. Singh, J. Sanabria, H. J. Savoy, F. L. Allen, and A. M. Saxton.  2017.  Agronomic effectiveness of an organically enhanced nitrogen fertilizer.  Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 108:149-161.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, A. M. Saxton, and D. D. Tyler.  2016.  Long-term corn yield impacts from crop rotations and bio-covers under no-tillage.  Agronomy Journal, 108(4): 1495-1502.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, A. M. Saxton, and D. D. Tyler.  2016.  Long-Term Cotton Yield Impacts from Cropping Rotations and Biocovers under No-Tillage.  Journal of Cotton Science, 20:95–102.

Ashworth, A. J., P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, D. D. Tyler, A. M. Taylor, and C. P. West.  2016.  Displacing inorganic nitrogen in lignocellulosic feedstock production systems.  Agronomy Journal, 108:109–116 (2016).

Ashworth, A. J., S. A. Weiss, P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, D. D. Tyler, A. M. Taylor, K. Beamer, C. West, and D. Pote.  2016.  Switchgrass composition and yield response to alternative soil amendments under intensified heat and drought conditions.  Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment.

Bacon, J. L.*, A. J. Ashworth, F. L. Allen, C. E. Sams, D. D. Tyler, W. E. Hart, and J. F. Grant.  2016.  Expanding the harvest window for switchgrass based on phosphorus and potassium remobilization.  Crop Science, 56:1-8.

Keyser, P. D., A. J. Ashworth, F. L. Allen, and G. E. Bates.  2016.  Dormant-season planting and seed-dormancy impacts on switchgrass establishment and yield.  Crop Science, 56:1-10.

McIntosh, D., G. E. Bates, P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, C. A. Harper, J. C. Waller, W. M. Backus, J. L. Birckhead, and J. E. Beeler.  2016.  Forage harvest timing impact on biomass quality from native warm-season grass mixtures.  Agronomy Journal, 108:1–7.

Sykes, V. R., F. L. Allen, A. C. DeSantis, A. M. Saxton, H. Bhandari, D. R. West, E. W. Hughes, M. E. Bobbitt, and V. G. Benelli.  2016.  Efficiency of early selection in improving biomass and predicted ethanol yield in switchgrass.  Crop Science, Vol 56 (6): 2940-2951.

Sykes, V. R.*, F. L. Allen, J. R. Mielenz, C. N. Stewart, Jr., M. T. Windham, C. Y. Hamilton, M. Rodriguez, and K. L. Yee.  2016.  Reduction of ethanol yield from switchgrass infected with rust caused by Puccinia emaculata.  BioEnergy Research, 9(1):239-247.

V. Benelli*, F. L. Allen, and M. L. Wang.  2016.  Variability in seed oil content and fatty acid composition, phenotypic traits, and self-incompatibility among selected niger germplasm accessions.  Plant Genetic Resources BioEnergy Research.

Warwick, K.*, F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, A. J. Ashworth, G. E. Bates, D. D. Tyler, P. L. Lambdin, and C. A. Harper.  2016.  Biomass and forage/biomass yields of switchgrass as affected by intercropped cool- and warm-season legumes.  Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 71:21-28.

Wight, J.*, A. J. Ashworth, and F. L. Allen.  2016.  Organic substrate, clay type, texture, and water effects on NIR carbon measurements.  Geoderma, Volume 261, 1 January 2016, Pages 36–43.

Wight, J.*, A. J. Ashworth, F. L. Allen, N. Labbe, T. G. Rials, and D. D. Tyler.  2016.  Comparison of near infrared reflectance spectreoscopy with combustion and chemical methods fro soil carbon measurements in agricultural soils.  Commun. in Soil Sci. and Plant Analysis, 47, 731-742.

Winings, J.,, X. Yin, S. Agyin-Birikorang, U. Singh, J. Sanabria, H. J. Savoy, F. L. Allen, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. DeForest.  2016.  Changes of soil microbial population and structure under short-term application of an organically enhanced nitrogen fertilizer.  Soil Sci. 181:494-502..

Ashworth, A. J., C. P. West, F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, S. A. Weiss, D. D. Tyler, A. M. Taylor, K. L. Warwick, and K. P. Beamer.  2015.  Biologically Fixed Nitrogen in Legume Intercropped Systems: Comparison of Nitrogen-Difference and Nitrogen-15 Enrichment Techniques.  Agronomy Journal, 107:2419-2430.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, D. D. Tyler, A. M. Saxton, and A. M. Taylor.  2015.  Switchgrass yield and stand dynamics from legume intercropping based on seeding rate and harvest management.  Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 70(6):374-384.

Fallen, B. D., F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, A. M. Saxton, L. McHale, G. Shannon, S. K. Kantartzi, A. J. Cardinal, P. B. Cregan, D. L. Hyten, and V. R. Pantalone.  2015.  Selective Genotyping for Marker Assisted Selection Strategies for Soybean Yield Improvement.  Plant Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology, 2:95-119.

Keyser, P. D., A. J. Ashworth, F. L. Allen, and G. E. Bates.  2015.  Evaluation of small grain cover crops to enhance switchgrass establishment.  Crop Science, 56:2062-2071.

McIntosh, D., G. E. Bates, P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, C. A. Harper, J. L. Birckhead, J. C. Waller, W. M. Backus, and J. E. Beeler.  2015.  The impact of harvest timing on biomass yield from native warm-season grass mixtures.  Agronomy Journal, 107:2321–2326.

Warwick, K*, F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, G. E. Bates, D. D. Tyler, P. L. Lambdin, and T. Ashworth.  2015.  Nitrogen fixation and seeding rates of common vs. hairy vetch for interseeding into established switchgrass stand.  AgResearch, 2pg.

Arelli, P., V. R. Pantalone, F. L. Allen, A. Mengistu, and L. A. Fritz.  2014.  Registration of JTN-5203 Soybean Germplasm with Resistance to Multiple Cyst Nematode Populations.  Journal of Plant Registrations, 9:108-114.

Ashworth, A. J.*, A. M. Taylor, D. A. Reed, F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, and D. D. Tyler.  2014.  Life cycle assessment of regional switchgrass feedstock production comparing nitrogen input scenarios and legume intercropping systems.  Journal of Cleaner Production, 10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.10.002.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, and P. D. Keyser.  2014.  Influence of pyrolysis temperature and production conditions on switchgrass biochar for use as a soil amendment.  BioResources.

Ashworth, A. J.*, F. L. Allen, J. P. Wight*, A. M. Saxton, D. D. Tyler, and C. E. Sams.  2014.  Soil organic carbon sequestration rates under crop sequence diversity, bio-covers, and no-tillage.  Soil Science Soc. of Am. Journal, 78:1726-1733.

Sadaka, S., M. A. Sharara, A. J. Ashworth, P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, and A. Wright.  2014.  Characterization of biochar from switchgrass carbonization.  Energies, 7 (2):548-567.

Fallen, B. D., C. N. Hatcher, F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, A. M. Saxton, P. Chen, S. K. Kantartzi, P. B. Cregan, D. L. Hyten, and V. R. Pantalone.  2013.  Soybean Seed Amino Acid Content QTL Detected Using the Universal Soy Linkage Panel 1.0 with 1,536 SNPs.  Journal of Plant Genome Sciences, 1 (3): 68–79.

Wight, J.P., F. L. Allen, P. Donald, D. D. Tyler, and A. M. Saxton.  2011.  Impact of Crop Rotation and Bio-covers on Soybean Cyst Nematode.  Plant and Health Progress doi:10,1094/PHP-2010-0930-04-RS.

Arelli, P., V. R. Pantalone, F. L. Allen, and A. Mengistu.  2007.  Registration of JTN-5303 Soybean Germplasm.  Journal of Plant Registrations 1: 69-70.

Book chapters or books

Ashworth, A. J.*, F. L. Allen, J. P. Wight, A. M. Saxton, and D. D. Tyler.  2014.  Long-term soil organic carbon changes as affected by crop rotation and bio-covers in no-till crop systems.  in Soil Carbon, Chapter 28. Springer.

Bulletins, reports, circulars, pamphlets, factsheets

Sykes, V. R., F. L. Allen, and M. A. McClure.  2020.  Sesame Production in Tennessee.  UT Extension, W 943.

Allen, F. L., V. R. Sykes, A. J. Ashworth, V. Benelli, R. Blair, and M. A. McClure.  2015.  Corn Grain Hybrid Tests in Tennessee 2015.  AgResearch Report.

Allen, F. L., V. Sykes, A. J. Ashworth, V. Benelli, R. Blair, and T. B. Raper.  2015.  Wheat Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2015.  AgResearch Report, UT AgResearch Rep. 16-01.

Allen, F. L., V. Sykes, V. Benelli, A. J. Ashworth, R. Blair, M. A. McClure, and H. M. Young-Kelly.  2015.  Soybean Variety Tests Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2015.  AgResearch Report, UT AgResearch Rep. 16-03.

Allen, F. L., V. Sykes, V. Benelli, and A. J. Ashworth.  2015.  Corn and Wheat Silage Tests in Tennessee, 2015.  UT Ext. Publication, SP618.

Allen, F. L., V. R. Sykes, and R. C. Williams, Jr..  2014.  Wheat Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2014.  Research Report 15-01.

Allen, F. L., V. R. Sykes, R. C. Williams, Jr., and M. A. McClure.  2014.  Corn Grain Hybrid Tests in Tennessee, 2014.  Research Report 15-02.

Allen, F. L., V. R. Sykes, R. C. Williams, Jr., and M. A. McClure.  2014.  Soybean Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2014.  Research Report 15-03.

Ashworth, A. J., P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, S. S. Sedaka, and M. A. Sharara.  2014.  Use of Biochar in Switchgrass Production.  Extension Publication, Sheet D, May 2014.

Allen, F. L., V. R. Sykes, R. C. Williams, Jr., and M. A. McClure.  2013.  Corn Grain Hybrid Tests in Tennessee, 2013.  Research Report 13-02.

Allen, F. L., V. R. Sykes, R. C. Williams, Jr., M. A. McClure, H. M. Young-Kelly, and P. Donald.  2013.  Soybean Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2013.  Research Report 13-03.

Allen, F. L., V. R. Sykes, R. D. Johnson, and R. C. Williams, Jr..  2013.  Wheat Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2013.  Research Report 13-01.

Bates, G. E., C. A. Harper, and F. L. Allen.  2013.  Forage and field crop seeding guide.  PB 378 UT Extension.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R. C. Williams, Jr, and M. A. McClure.  2012.  Corn Grain Hybrid Tests in Tennessee, 2012.  UT AgResearch Report, 13-02.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, Jr, and C. L. Main.  2012.  Wheat and Oat Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2012.  AgResearch Report 13-01.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, Jr, M. A. McClure, M. A. Newman, and P. Donald.  2012.  Soybean Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2012.  UT AgResearch Report, 13-03.

Ashworth, A. J., P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, G. E. Bates, and C. A. Harper.  2012.  Intercropping legumes with native warm-season grasses for livestock production in the Mid-South.  UT Extension SP731-G..

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, and V. Sykes.  2011.  Corn and Small Grains Silage Tests in Tennessee, 2011.  UT Ext. Pub. SP618.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, Jr, and C. L. Main.  2011.  Wheat and Oat Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2011.  UT AgResearch Report 12-01.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, Jr, and M. A. McClure.  2011.  Corn Grain Hybrid Tests in Tennessee, 2011.  UT AgResearch Report 12-02.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, Jr, M. A. McClure, M. A. Newman, and P. Donald.  2011.  Soybean Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2011.  UT AgResearch Report 12-03.

Keyser, P. D., G. E. Bates, J. C. Waller, C. A. Harper, F. L. Allen, and E. Doxon.  2011.  Producing Hay from Native Warm-Season Grasses in the Mid-South.  UT Extension, SP 731-D.

Stewart, S. D., F. L. Allen, and C. Graham.  2011.  Evaluation of seed treatments on stand establishment and yield of switchgrass.  Arthropod Management Tests (ESA), Volume 36: F96.

Main, C. L., C. O. Gwathmey, and F. L. Allen.  2009.  Tennessee Cotton Variety Test Results 2008.  UT Extension Publ. PB1742.

Main, C. L., C. O. Gwathmey, and F. L. Allen.  2009.  Tennessee Cotton Variety Test Results 2009.  UT Extension.

McClure, M. A., F. L. Allen, R. D. Johnson, and L.G. Heatherly.  2009.  Sunflower: An Alternative Crop for Tennessee Producers.  UT Extension SP 721 .

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, J. Wight, and J. Noe.  2008.  Corn Hybrid & Sweet Sorghum Silage Tests in Tennessee, 2007.  UT Ext. Publication. SP618.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R. C. Williams, Jr., and C. L. Main.  2008.  Wheat and Barley Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2007.  TN. Agric. Exp. Station Research Report, 09-01.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, A. Thompson, J. Wight, and J. Noe.  2008.  Grain Sorghum Hybrid Tests in Tennessee, 2007.  UT Ext. Publication. SP639.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, Jr., A. Thompson, M. A. Newman, and P. Donald.  2008.  Soybean Variety Performance Tests in Tennessee, 2007.  Tennessee Agric. Exp. Sta. Research Report 08-03.

Allen, F. L., R. D. Johnson, R.C. Williams, Jr., and A. Thompson.  2008.  Corn Grain Hybrid Tests in Tennessee, 2007.  Tennessee Agric. Exp. Sta. Research Report 08-02.

Bates, G. E., C. A. Harper, and F. L. Allen.  2008.  Forage and field crop seeding guide for Tennessee.  University of Tennessee Extension, SP 378. .

Main, C. L., C. O. Gwathmey, and F. L. Allen.  2008.  Tennessee cotton variety test results, 2007.  UT Ext. Pub. PB1742.

Popular press, trade, UTIA magazine or newsletter articles

Schlarbaum, S. E., D. M. Casey, J. T. Ammons, D. G. Hodges, F. L. Allen, and W. G. Minser.  2004.  Hardwood alley cropping in western Tennessee and northern Mississippi with quality-improved seedlings.  Forest Landowner, p. 40-43.

Abstracts from scientific or discipline meetings, papers from conference proceedings

Shrestha S. L.*, C. E. Sams, and F. L. Allen.  2021.  Salt Tolerance Differences within and between Lowland Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) Cultivars.  ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT..

Zhou, X., J. A. Larson, V. R. Sykes, A. J. Ashworth, and F. L. Allen.  2020.  Long-term crop rotation and bio-cover impacts on no-tillage soybean profitability.  Southern Agricultural Economics Association, Southern Agricultural Economics Association 52nd Annual Meeting. 1 - 4 Feb. 2020. Louisville, KY.

Zhou, X., J. A. Larson, V. R. Sykes, A. J. Ashworth, and F. L. Allen.  2019.  Crop Rotation and Bio-Cover Impacts on No-Tillage Corn, Soybean, and Cotton Profitability in Tennessee.  Paper presentation 387-11., ASA-CSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Nov 10-13, 2018, San Antonio, TX.

Dalid, C., S. Nayak, F. L. Allen, V. R. Pantalone, A. M. Saxton, F. Chen, and H. Bhandari.  2016.  Genetic Variation and Estimation of Ethanol Yield of Alamo Half-Sib Families.  Proceedings, Crop Science Society of America Annual Meeting ( 6-9, Nov, 2016), Phoenix, AZ.

Nayak, S., C. Dalid, F. L. Allen, and H. Bhandari.  2016.  Genetic Variation for Ethanol Content Among ‘Kanlow' Half-Sib Population.  Proceedings, Crop Science Society of America, Annual Meeting (6-9, Nov, 2016), Phoenix, AZ.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, D. D. Tyler, A. M. Saxton, and A. M. Taylor.  2015.  Switchgrass yield and stand dynamics from legume intercropping based on seeding rate and harvest management.  American Society of Agronomy. Poster.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, J. Weiss, B. West, D. D. Tyler, and A. M. Taylor.  2015.  Enhancing the sustainability of lignocellulosic feedstock production systems in the southeast and under intensified climatic change.  Sun Grant Conference, Presentation.

Sykes, V. R.*, and F. L. Allen.  2015.  Diallel analysis of traits associated with biomass yield in switchgrass.  Switchgrass III: Prairie and Native Grass International Conference, 30 Sept. – 2 Oct. 2015. Knoxville, TN.

Sykes, V. R.*, F. L. Allen, and A. C. DeSantis.  2015.  Efficacy of Juvenile, First Year, and Second Year Selection on Improving Biomass Yield and Ethanol Yield in Switchgrass.  National Association of Plant Breeders Annual Meeting, 27 – 30 July 2015. Pullman, WA.

Sykes, V. R.*, F. L. Allen, J. R. Mielenz, C. N. Stewart, Jr., M. T. Windham, C. Y. Hamilton, M. Rodriguez Jr, and K. L. Yee.  2015.  Reduction of ethanol yield from switchgrass infected with rust caused by Puccinia emaculata.  Switchgrass III: Prairie and Native Grass International Conference, 30 Sept. – 2 Oct. 2015. Knoxville, TN.

Ashworth, A. J.*, F. L. Allen, J. P. Wight, A. M. Saxton, and D. D. Tyler.  2014.  Cropping sequence and bio-cover affects on soil organic carbon sequestration under not-tillage.  Soil Sci. Soc. of America.

Ashworth, A. J., F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, D. D. Tyler, A. M. Saxton, and A. M. Taylor.  2014.  Switchgrass Yield and Stand Dynamics from Legume.  Intercropping. 9th Eastern Native Grass Symposium, Mobile, AL, October 21-24, 2014.

Ashworth, A. J.*, F. L. Allen, S. Sadaka, M. A. Sharara, and P. D. Keyser.  2014.  Influence of pyrolysis conversion and temperature on switchgrass biochar for use as a soil amendment.  American Soc. of Agronomy.

Benelli, Victoria K.*, and F. L. Allen.  2014.  Determination of yield, yield components, and phenotypic trait variation among niger crosses.  American Soc. of Agronomy.

DeSantis, A. C.*, F. L. Allen, and V. R. Sykes.  2014.  Diallel analysis of biomass yield in leaves versus stems of lowland switchgrass.  American Soc. of Agronomy.

DeSantis, A. C.*, F. L. Allen, and V. Sykes.  2014.  Diallel analysis of predicted ethanol yield of leaves versus stems of lowland switchgrass.  American Soc. of Agronomy.

Hentchel, J., A. Aust, W. Carmack, F. L. Allen, and H. Bhandari.  2014.  Phenotypic selection improves biomass yield of an ‘Alamo’ population of switchgrass.  abstract of ASSA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting (November 2-5, 2014), Long Beach, CA.

Hentchel, J., C. Dalid, A. Aust, W. Carmack, F. L. Allen, and H. Bhandari.  2014.  Genetic variation in biomass yield of lowland switchgrass.  Abstract in CSSA annual internationa meeting, Longbeach, CA (Nov 3-6, 2014).

Sykes, V. R.*, F. L. Allen, and A. C. DeSantis.  2014.  Efficacy of juvenile, first year, and second year selection on improving biomass yield and ethanol yield in switchgrass.  American Soc. of Agronomy.

Sykes, V. R.*, F. L. Allen, and A. C. DeSantis.  2014.  Comparison of space and sward planted switchgrass for estimates of genetic parameters and ranking of biomass and ethanol yield.  North American Plant Breeders.

Allen, F. L., A. J. Ashworth*, J. P. Wight*, A. M. Saxton, and D. D. Tyler.  2013.  Long-term soil organic carbon changes as affected by crop rotation and bio-covers in no-till crop systems.  Abstracts, Global Soil Carbon Conference. Madison, WI.

Ashworth, A. J., A. M. Taylor, D. Reed, F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, and D. D. Tyler.  2013.  Life cycle assessment of regional switchgrass feedstock production comparing nitrogen input scenarios and legume-intercropping systems. Annual Meeting, American Society of Agronomy, November 3 – 6, 2013. Poster.  Annual Meeting, American Society of Agronomy.

Ashworth, A. J.*, F. L. Allen, J. P. Wight*, A. M. Saxton, and D. D. Tyler.  2013.  Soil organic carbon sequestration rates under greater crop sequence diversity, bio-covers, and no-tillage.  ASA Abstracts, Poster presented at:ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings, Tampa, FL. 3-6 Nov.

Bobbit, M., F. L. Allen*, V. Sykes, E. Hughes, and H. Bhandari.  2013.  Genetic variation and trait associations for forage yield and quality among half-sib families of switchgrass.  Poster presented at: ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meeting (Nov 3-6, 2013) Tampa, FL.

Hughes, E.*, F. L. Allen, V. Sykes, M. Bobbit, and H. Bhandari.  2013.  Genetic variability for biomass yield, yield components, and ethanol yield among half-sibs of switchgrass.  Poster presented at: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Mtgs. (Nov 3-6) Tampa, FL.

V. R. Sykes*, and F. L. Allen.  2013.  Diallel analysis of traits associated with biomass and ethanol yield in switchgrass.  Abstracts, Poster presented at: North American Plant Breeders Annual Meeting, 2-5 June, Tampa, FL.

V. Sykes, F. L. Allen*, and H. Bhandari.  2013.  Comparison of space and sward planted switchgrass for traits associated with biomass and ethanol yield.  Poster preesnted at: ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting (Nov 2-6) Tempa, FL.

Ashworth, A. J., P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, G. E. Bates, E. D. Doxon, and C. A. Harper.  2012.  Switchgrass establishment and yield effects from dormant-season plantings, seeding rate, and seed dormancy level.  Proceedings Eastern Native Grass Conference, 8:12.

Ashworth, A. J., P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, G. E. Bates, E. D. Doxon, and C. A. Harper.  2012.  Evaluating small grain cover crop ability to enhance switchgrass establishment in the Southeast.  Proceedings Eastern Native Grass Symposium, 8:29.

Ashworth, A., P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, G. E. Bates, and C. A. Harper.  2012.  Utilizing small grain cover crops to enhance switchgrass establishment in the Mid-South.  ASA Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, Oct 21 – 24, 2012, poster.

Ashworth, A., P. D. Keyser, F. L. Allen, G. E. Bates, and C. A. Harper.  2012.  Dormant-season plantings, seeding rates and seed dormancy affects on switchgrass establishment and yield.  ASA Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, Oct 21 – 24, 2012, poster.

Bates, G. E., P. D. Keyser, D. McIntosh, J. E. Beeler, and F. L. Allen.  2012.  Effect of Overseeding Winter Annuals on Switchgrass Biomass Production.  Eighth Eastern Native Grass Symposium, Charlottesville, VA, October 1 – 4, 2012.

Fallen, Benjamin, F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, and A. M. Saxton.  2012.  Selective Genotyping for Marker Assisted Selection Strategies for Soybean Yield Improvement.  ASA-CSSA-SSA International Meeting Abstracts, Oct. 21-24, 2012. Cincinnati, OH.  (invited)

Johnson, R. D., F. L. Allen, C. E. Sams, V. R. Pantalone, and A. M. Saxton.  2012.  Effects of leaflet orientation and root morphology on physiological traits and yield in soybeans.  Abs. of American Seed Trade Assoc. Conf..

Allen, F. L., P. D. Keyser, G. E. Bates, and K. Warwick.  2011.  Establishment and persistence of legumes in switchgrass biomass and forage/biomass production systems.  Poster presentation, Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting, June 12 – 15, 2011, French Lick, IN.

Allen, F. L., P. D. Keyser, G. E. Bates, D. D. Tyler, P. L. Lambdin, A. J. Ashworth, and K. Warwick.  2011.  Nitrogen fixation and seeding rates of common vs. hairy vetch for interseeding into established switchgrass stands.  American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, Oct 16 – 19, 2011, San Antonio, TX, Poster presentation.

Bates, G. E., J. E. Beeler, D. McIntosh, P. D. Keyser, J. C. Waller, and F. L. Allen.  2011.  Integrating forage and biofuel production in the mid-south.  American Forage and Grassland Council conference. June 12-14, 2011. French Lick, IN.

Bates, G. E., J. E. Beeler, F. L. Allen, J. C. Waller, M. Backus, and P. D. Keyser.  2011.  The Potential for Utilizing Native Grasses for Forage Production.  Southern Pasture and Forage Crop Improvement Conference, May 17-18, 2011. Aiken, SC.

Fallen, Benjamin, V. R. Pantalone, A. M. Saxton, F. L. Allen, and D. A. Kopsell.  2011.  Detection of Amino Acid QTL in Soybean Using the Universal Soy Linkage Panel 1.0 of 1536 SNPs.  ASA-CSSA-SSA International Meeting Abstracts. Oct. 16-19, 2011. San Antonio, TX.

Keyser, P. D., F. L. Allen, G. E. Bates, A. J. Ashworth, C. A. Harper, K. Goddard, E. Doxon, and N. Rhodes.  2011.  Switchgrass establishment during the dormant season and with winter annuals: preliminary evaluations.  Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Meeting, June 12 – 15, 2011, French Lick, IN.

Sykes, V.*, F. L. Allen, Mielenz, J., C. N. Stewart, Jr., and M. T. Windham.  2011.  Effects of Puccinia emaculata on ethanol production potential in Panicum virgatum.  American Phytopathological Meeting. August. 6-10. Honolulu, HA. Poster. Phytopathology 101(6): S174.

Wiggins, Benjamin, F. L. Allen, D. R. West, and V. R. Pantalone.  2011.  Estimates of Heritability and Genetic Gain for Seed Protein, Oil, and Yield In a Recombinant Inbred Line Soybean Population.  ASA-CSSA-SSA International Meeting Abstracts. Oct. 16-19, 2011. San Antonio, TX.

Beeler, J. E., G. E. Bates, F. L. Allen, D. D. Tyler, P. D. Keyser, and J. C. Waller.  2010.  Integration of switchgrass biomass and forage on Mid-South farms.  Seventh Eastern Native Grass Symposium, October 5–8, 2010, Knoxville, TN.

Mooney, D.F., J. A. Larson, R. K. Roberts, and F. L. Allen.  2010.  Economic Comparison of Four Winter Covers for No-Till Cotton Cropping Rotations under Risk.  In D.M. Endale and K.V. Iversen (eds.) Proceedings of the 32nd Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems Conference, Jackson, TN. July 20-22, 2010, pp. 26-27.

Warwick, K, F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, G. E. Bates, D. D. Tyler, P. L. Lambdin, and C. A. Harper.  2010.  Establishment and persistence of legumes in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) biomass and forage/biomass production systems.  Seventh Eastern Native Grass Symposium, October 5–8, 2010, Knoxville, TN.

Warwick, K., F. L. Allen, P. D. Keyser, G. E. Bates, D. D. Tyler, and P. L. Lambdin.  2010.  Establishment and persistence of legumes in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) biomass and forage/biomass production systems.  Agronomy Abstracts, ASA.CSSA.SSSA, 2010, CD-ROM.

Wright, J. P., F. L. Allen, and D. D. Tyler.  2010.  Changes in total organic carbon as affected by cropping sequence and bio-covers under no-till production.  In D. M. Endale and K. V. Iversen (eds.) Proc. 32nd So. Conser. Agric. Syst. Conf., Jackson, TN. July 20-22, 2010. Available at http://www/ag/auburn.edu/auxilary/nsdl/scasc.

Johnson, R. D.*, F. L. Allen, and C. E. Sams.  2009.  Effects of Forced and Natural Leaflet Orientation on Transpiration Rates and other Physiological Traits in Soybeans.  American Seed Trade Association 39th Soybean Seed Research Conference, Chicago, IL, December 2009. (Poster).

Johnson, R. D.*, F. L. Allen, C. E. Sams, V. R. Pantalone, and A. M. Saxton.  2009.  Hydraulic Conductivity and Transpiration Rates of Soybean Plants Differing in Leaflet Orientation and Root Morphology.  2009 American Society of Agronomy Meeting Abstracts CD.

Nyinyi, Catherine, F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, C. E. Sams, and V. R. Pantalone.  2009.  Confirmed QTL for Soybean Protein and Oil Concentration.  Am. Oil Chem. Soc. May 3-6, 2009. Orlando, Fl.

Nyinyi, C. N., F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, C. E. Sams, and V. R. Pantalone.  2008.  Confirmation of Soybean Fatty Acid Modifier QTL in Soybean.  Agronomy Abstracts., American Society of Agronomy/ Crop Science Society of America, Houston TX, October 5-9, 2008.

Nyinyi, C., F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, C. E. Sams, and V. R. Pantalone.  2008.  Confirmation of fatty acid modifier QTL in soybean.  In Agronomy abstracts p. 317. ASA, Madison, WI.

Pantalone, V. R., D. Landau-Ellis, and F. L. Allen.  2008.  Translating Genomic Information to Develop Glyphosate Resistant Soybean Cultivar ‘USG Allen’.  Agronomy Abstracts, American Society of Agronomy/ Crop Science Society of America, Houston TX, October 5-9, 2008.

Casey, D. M., S. E. Schlarbaum, J. T. Ammons, F. L. Allen, D. G. Hodges, and W. G. Minser.  2007.  Graves Establishment of Upland and Bottomland Agroforestry Plantations in Tennessee and Mississippi.  In: Proceedings, 15th Central Hardwood Conference, D. Buckley and W. Clatterbuck, eds. USDA Forest Service General Technical Report SRS-101, Asheville, NC. pp. 409-417.

Johnson, R. D., F. L. Allen, and C. E. Sams.  2007.  Effects of Leaflet Orientation and Root Morphology on Yield and Water Use Characteristics in Soybeans.  In Agronomy abstracts. ASA, Madison, WI.

Nyinyi, C. N., V. R. Pantalone, F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, and C. E. Sams.  2007.  Confirmation of Fatty Acid Modifier QTL in Soybean.  American Oil Chemists’ Society. Quebec, Canada, May 16.

Fallen, Benjamin, F. L. Allen, D. A. Kopsell, and A. M. Saxton.  2012.  Selective Genotyping for Marker Assisted Selection Strategies for Soybean Yield Improvement.  ASA-CSSA-SSA International Meeting Abstracts, Oct. 21-24, 2012. Cincinnati, OH.  (invited)

Theses/Dissertations completed by directed students

V. Benelli*  2015.  Comparison of Seed Yield, Oil and Phenotypic Traits Among Selected Parents and Crosses of Niger.  M.S. Thesis.

Bobbitt, M.*  2014.  Genetic Variation and Trait Associations for Forage Yield and Quality among F1 Half-Sib Families of Switchgrass.  M.S. Thesis.

Hughes, E. W.*  2014.  Genetic Variability for Biomass Yield, Yield Components, and Ethanol Yield among Half-sibs of Switchgrass.  M.S. Thesis.

Johnson, R. D.*  2013.  Effects of Leaflet Orientation and Root Morphology on Physiological Traits and Yield in Soybeans.  Ph.D. Dissertation.

Sykes, V. R.*  2014.  Evaluation of Traits Associated with Breeding for Improved Biomass and Ethanol Yield in Switchgrass.  Ph.D. Dissertation.

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* Fred Allen served as major professor for this author.