Ma, Bao-Luo, Ph.D.
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Research publications
2018
- Li, P.F., Ma, B.L., Xiong, Y.C. (2018). Modern hexaploid wheat differs from diploid and tetraploid ancestors in the importance of stress tolerance versus stress avoidance, 69(3), 265-277. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP17224
- Wu, W., B.L. Ma, J.K. Whalen. 2018. Root growth and root system architecture: Potential for enhancing rapeseed tolerance to heat stress in a changing climate. Adv. Agron. 151: 87-151.
- Wu, W., Ma, B.L. (2018). Assessment of canola crop lodging under elevated temperatures for adaptation to climate change, 248 329-338. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agrformet.2017.09.017
2017
- Herath, A., Ma, B.L., Shang, J., Liu, J., Dong, T., Jiao, X., Kovacs, J.M., Walters, D. (2017). On-farm spatial characterization of soil mineral nitrogen, crop growth, and yield of canola as affected by different rates of nitrogen application, 98(1), 1-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjss-2017-0024
- Jing, Q., Qian, B., Shang, J., Huffman, T., Liu, J., Pattey, E., Dong, T., Tremblay, N., Drury, C.F., Ma, B.L., Jégo, G., Jiao, X., Kovacs, J., Walters, D., Wang, J. (2017). Assessing the options to improve regional wheat yield in eastern canada using the csm–ceres–wheat model, 109(2), 510-523. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2016.06.0364
- Junjie Yu, Bahram Baninasab, Shuhui Xu, Mirko Tabori, Yuxue Zhang, Xuelian Wang, Ian DeSchiffart, Yolande Dalpé, Franck Stefani , Sylvie Séguin, Baoluo Ma, Chenwu Xu, & Shahrokh Khanizadeh, 2017. Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on tolerance and growth of selected spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) lines under salinity stress. Journal of Food, Agriculture & Environment (JFAE) Vol.15 (3&4):40- 47
- Li, P.F., B.L. Ma*, Y.C. Xiong, and W.Y. Zhang. 2017. Morphological and physiological responses of different wheat genotypes to chilling stress: A cue to explain yield loss. J. Sci. Food Agric. (in press).
- Ma, B.L., Zheng, Z.M., Morrison, M.J. (2017). Does increasing plant population density alter sugar yield in high stalk-sugar maize hybrids?, 68(1), 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP16393
- Ma, B.L., and Z.G. Wang. 2017. Crop rotation: A sustainable system for maize production. p.181-202. In Walson, D. (ed.) Achieving Sustainable Maize Cultivation. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Ltd., Swanston, Cambridge, UK.
- Morrison, M.J., Cober, E.R., Gregorich, E.G., Voldeng, H.D., Ma, B., Topp, G.C. (2017). Tillage and crop rotation effects on the yield of corn, soybean, and wheat in eastern Canada, 98(1), 183-191. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2016-0407
- Nimir, N.E.A., Zhou, G., Guo, W., Ma, B., Lu, S., Wang, Y. (2017). Effect of foliar application of GA<inf>3</inf>, kinetin, and salicylic acid on ions content, membrane permeability, and photosynthesis under salt stress of sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench], 97(3), 525-535. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2016-0110
- Wu, W., Duncan, R.W., Ma, B.L. (2017). Quantification of canola root morphological traits under heat and drought stresses with electrical measurements, 415(1-2), 229-244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11104-016-3155-z
- Yan, W., Fregeau-Reid, J., Ma, B.L., Pageau, D., Vera, C. (2017). Nitrogen fertilizer complements breeding in improving yield and quality of milling oat, 57(6), 3291-3302. http://dx.doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.05.0290
2016
- Biswas, D.K., Ma, B.L. (2016). Effect of nitrogen rate and fertilizer nitrogen source on physiology, yield, grain quality, and nitrogen use efficiency in corn, 96(3), 392-403. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2015-0186
- Diochon, A., Gregorich, E.G., Kellman, L., Morrison, M., Ma, B.L. (2016). Greater soil C inputs accelerate loss of C in cropping systems with low N input, 400(1-2), 93-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11104-015-2718-8
- Li, P.F., Ma, B.L., Yan, W., Cheng, Z.G., Li, F.M., Xiong, Y.C. (2016). Plant architecture, plasticity, and adaptation strategies of two oat genotypes under different competition intensities, 96(5), 1431-1439. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.7237
- Liang, C., Herath, A.W., and Ma, B.-L. (2016). "Carbon Footprints in Crop Rotation Systems.", in Ma, B.-L. (ed.) - Crop Rotations: Farming Practices, Monitoring and Environmental Benefits, Nova Publishers, Chapter 8, pp. 177-208.
- Ma, B.-L. (Ed.) (2016). Crop Rotations: Farming Practices, Monitoring and Environmental Benefits., Nova Publishers. (Book)
- Ma, B.-L., Wu, W., (2016). "Crop Productivity and Environment Impact in a Maize-Legume Rotation System: A Review.", in Ma, B.-L. (ed.) - Crop Rotations: Farming Practices, Monitoring and Environmental Benefits, Nova Publishers, Chapter 1, pp. 1-34.
- Ma, B.L., Biswas, D.K. (2016). Field-level comparison of nitrogen rates and application methods on maize yield, grain quality and nitrogen use efficiency in a humid environment, 39(5), 727-741. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2015.1106556
- Ma, B.L., Herath, A.W. (2016). Timing and rates of nitrogen fertiliser application on seed yield, quality and nitrogen-use efficiency of canola, 67(2), 167-180. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP15069
- Ma, B.L., Zhao, H., Zheng, Z., Caldwell, C., Mills, A., Vanasse, A., Earl, H., Scott, P., Smith, D.L. (2016). Optimizing seeding dates and rates for canola production in the humid eastern Canadian agroecosystems, 108(5), 1869-1879. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2015.0209
- Ma, B.L., Zheng, Z.M., Morrison, M.J., Gregorich, E.G. (2016). Nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition and stoichiometry in the response of maize to various N rates under different rotation systems, 104(1), 93-105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10705-016-9761-6
- Mo, F., Sun, M., Liu, X.Y., Wang, J.Y., Zhang, X.C., Ma, B.L., Xiong, Y.C. (2016). Phenological responses of spring wheat and maize to changes in crop management and rising temperatures from 1992 to 2013 across the Loess Plateau, 196 337-347. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2016.06.024
- Wu, W., Ma, B.L. (2016). A new method for assessing plant lodging and the impact of management options on lodging in canola crop production, 6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep31890
- Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Wang, Y.T., Ma, B.L., Welacky, T. (2017). Soil phosphorus loss in tile drainage water from long-term conventional- and non-tillage soils of Ontario with and without compost addition, 580 9-16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.12.019
2015
- Gao, Y.M., Ma, B.L. (2015). Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Zinc Supply on Seed and Metal Accumulation in Canola Grain, 38(3), 473-483. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2014.963121
- Ma, B.-L. and Biswas, D.K. (2015). "Precision nitrogen management for sustainable corn production.", in Lichtfouse, E. and Goya, A. (eds.) - Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, Volume 16: Cereals, Springer, Chapter 2, pp. 33-62.
- Ma, B.L., Biswas, D.K., Herath, A.W., Whalen, J.K., Ruan, S.Q., Caldwell, C., Earl, H., Vanasse, A., Scott, P., Smith, D.L. (2015). Growth, yield, and yield components of canola as affected by nitrogen, sulfur, and boron application, 178(4), 658-670. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.201400280
- Nimir, N.E.A., Lu, S., Zhou, G., Guo, W., Ma, B., Wang, Y. (2015). Comparative effects of gibberellic acid, kinetin and salicylic acid on emergence, seedling growth and the antioxidant defence system of sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) under salinity and temperature stresses, 66(2), 145-157. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/CP14141
- Shang, J., Liu, J., Ma, B., Zhao, T., Jiao, X., Geng, X., Huffman, T., Kovacs, J.M., Walters, D. (2015). Mapping spatial variability of crop growth conditions using RapidEye data in Northern Ontario, Canada, 168 113-125. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2015.06.024
- Wang, Z., Ma, B.L., Gao, J., Sun, J. (2015). Effects of different management systems on root distribution of maize, 95(1), 21-28. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS-2014-026
- Wu, W. and Ma, B.-L. (2015). "Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) for Sustaining Crop Productivity and Reducing Environmental Impact: A review.", Science of the Total Environment, 512-513, pp. 415-427. doi : 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2014.12.101
- Zhao, B., Ma, B.L., Hu, Y., Liu, J. (2015). Characterization of nitrogen and water status in oat leaves using optical sensing approach, 95(2), 367-378. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.6729
2014
- Gillespie, A.W., Diochon, A., Ma, B.L., Morrison, M.J., Kellman, L., Walley, F.L., Regier, T.Z., Chevrier, D., Dynes, J.J., Gregorich, E.G. (2014). Nitrogen input quality changes the biochemical composition of soil organic matter stabilized in the fine fraction: A long-term study, 117(2-3), 337-350. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10533-013-9871-z
- Gregorich, E.G., McLaughlin, N.B., Lapen, D.R., Ma, B.L., Rochette, P. (2014). Soil compaction, both an environmental and agronomic culprit: Increased nitrous oxide emissions and reduced plant nitrogen uptake, 78(6), 1913-1923. http://dx.doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2014.03.0117
- Jiao, X., Kovacs, J.M., Shang, J., McNairn, H., Walters, D., Ma, B., Geng, X. (2014). Object-oriented crop mapping and monitoring using multi-temporal polarimetric RADARSAT-2 data, 96 38-46. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.isprsjprs.2014.06.014
- Li, P.F., Cheng, Z.G., Ma, B.L., Palta, J.A., Kong, H.Y., Mo, F., Wang, J.Y., Zhu, Y., Lv, G.C., Batool, A., Bai, X., Li, F.M., Xiong, Y.C. (2014). Dryland wheat domestication changed the development of aboveground architecture for a well-structured canopy, 9(9), http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0095825
- Ma, B.L., Wu, T.Y., Shang, J. (2014). On-farm comparison of variable rates of nitrogen with uniform application to maize on canopy reflectance, soil nitrate, and grain yield, 177(2), 216-226. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.201200338
- Nimir, N.E.A., Lu, S., Zhou, G., Ma, B.L., Guo, W., Wang, Y. (2014). Exogenous hormones alleviated salinity and temperature stresses on germination and early seedling growth of sweet sorghum, 106(6), 2305-2315. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj13.0594
- Wang, Z., Gao, J., Ma, B.L. (2014). Concurrent improvement in maize yield and nitrogen use efficiency with integrated agronomic management strategies, 106(4), 1243-1250. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj13.0487
- Wu, W., Li, C., Ma, B.-L., Shah, F., Liu, G., and Liao, Y. (2014). "Genetic progress in wheat yield and associated traits in China since 1945 and future prospects: A review.", Euphytica, 196(2), pp. 155-168. doi : 10.1007/s10681-013-1033-9
- Zhao, H., Wang, R.Y., Ma, B.L., Xiong, Y.C., Qiang, S.C., Wang, C.L., Liu, C.A., Li, F.M. (2014). Ridge-furrow with full plastic film mulching improves water use efficiency and tuber yields of potato in a semiarid rainfed ecosystem, 161 137-148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2014.02.013
- Zhou, H., Zhang, H., Mo, F., Asfa, B., Zhao, H., Wang, R., Wu, S., Deng, H., Baoluo, M., Xiong, Y. (2014). Ecological process of water transformation in furrow and ridge mulching system in oat field under extreme drought scenario, 34(7), 1757-1771. http://dx.doi.org/10.5846/stxb201306101580
2013
- Biswas, D.K., Xu, H., Li, Y.G., Ma, B.L., Jiang, G.M. (2013). Modification of photosynthesis and growth responses to elevated CO <inf>2</inf> by ozone in two cultivars of winter wheat with different years of release, 64(6), 1485-1496. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jxb/ert005
- Chan, Y.K., McCormick, W.A., Ma, B.L. (2013). Effects of inorganic fertilizer and manure on soil archaeal abundance at two experimental farms during three consecutive rotation-cropping seasons, 68 26-35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2013.03.004
- Liang, A., McLaughlin, N.B., Ma, B.L., Gregorich, E.G., Morrison, M.J., Burtt, S.D., Patterson, B.S., Evenson, L.I. (2013). Changes in mouldboard plough draught and tractor fuel consumption on continuous corn after 18 years of organic and inorganic N amendments, 52 89-95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2012.10.064
- Ma, B.L., Subedi, K.D., Xue, A.G., Voldeng, H.D. (2013). CROP MANAGEMENT EFFECTS ON FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT, FUSARIUM-DAMAGED KERNELS AND DEOXYNIVALENOL CONCENTRATION OF SPRING WHEAT, 36(5), 717-730. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2012.748799
- Zhou, Q.P., Kumar Biswas, D., Ma, B.L. (2013). Comparisons among cultivars of wheat, hulless and hulled oats: Dry matter, N and P accumulation and partitioning as affected by N supply, 176(6), 929-941. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.201200265
2012
- Hussain, S., Ma, B.L., Saleem, M.F., Anjum, S.A., Saeed, A., Iqbal, J. (2012). Abscisic acid spray on sunflower acts differently under drought and irrigation conditions, 104(3), 561-568. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2011.0315
- Ma, B.L., Biswas, D.K., Zhou, Q.P., Ren, C.Z. (2012). Comparisons among cultivars of wheat, hulled and hulless oats: Effects of N fertilization on growth and yield, 92(6), 1213-1222. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2011-167
- Ma, B.L., Dwyer, L.M. (2012). Changes in kernel characteristics during grain filling in silage-specific and dual-purpose corn hybrids, 92(3), 427-439. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2011-071
- Ma, B.L., Liang, B.C., Biswas, D.K., Morrison, M.J., McLaughlin, N.B. (2012). The carbon footprint of maize production as affected by nitrogen fertilizer and maize-legume rotations, 94(1), 15-31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10705-012-9522-0
- Wang, T.C., Ma, B.L., Xiong, Y.C., Li, F.M. (2012). A REFLECTANCE-BASED METHOD FOR ESTIMATING TRANSPIRATIONAL WATER USE EFFICIENCY IN MAIZE EXPOSED TO DROUGHT STRESS, 35(5), 651-663. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2012.636128
- Zhao, G.Q., Ma, B.L., Ren, C.Z., Liang, B.C. (2012). Timing and level of nitrogen supply affect nitrogen distribution and recovery in two contrasting oat genotypes, 175(4), 614-621. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.201100279
2011
- Gregorich, E.G., Lapen, D.R., Ma, B.L., McLaughlin, N.B., Vanden Bygaart, A.J. (2011). Soil and crop response to varying levels of compaction, nitrogen fertilization, and clay content, 75(4), 1483-1492. http://dx.doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2010.0395
- Liu, K., Ma, B.L., Luan, L., Li, C. (2011). Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium nutrient effects on grain filling and yield of high-yielding summer corn, 34(10), 1516-1531. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2011.585208
- Ma, B.L., Blackshaw, R.E., Roy, J., He, T. (2011). Investigation on gene transfer from genetically modified corn (zea mays L.) plants to soil bacteria, 46(7), 590-599. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2011.586598
- Wang, T.-C., Ma, B.-L., Xiong, Y-C., Saleem, M.F., and Li, F.-M. (2011). "Optical sensing estimation of leaf nitrogen concentration in maize across a range of water-stress levels.", Crop & Pasture Science, 62(6), pp. 474-480. doi : 10.1071/CP10374
- Wang, T.C., Wei, L., Wang, H.Z., Ma, S.C., Ma, B.L. (2011). Responses of rainwater conservation, precipitation-use efficiency and grain yield of summer maize to a furrow-planting and straw-mulching system in northern China, 124(2), 223-230. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2011.06.014
- Wei, L., Xiong, Y-C., Ma, B.-L., Ma, C., Zhang, H., Shao, Y., Li, P.-F., Cheng, Z., and Wang, T.-C. (2011). "Photosyntheticcharacterization and yield of summer corn (Zea mays L.) during grain filling stage under different planting pattern and population densities.", Acta Ecologica Sinica, 31(9), pp. 2524-2531.
- Yanni, S.F., Whalen, J.K., Ma, B.L. (2011). Field-grown Bt and non-Bt corn: Yield, chemical composition, and decomposability, 103(2), 486-493. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2010.0367
- Yanni, S.F., Whalen, J.K., Ma, B.L., Gelinas, Y. (2011). European corn borer injury effects on lignin, carbon and nitrogen in corn tissues, 341(1-2), 165-177. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11104-010-0632-7
- Zhao, B.P., Ma, B.L., Hu, Y.G., Liu, J.H. (2011). Leaf photosynthesis, biomass production and water and nitrogen use efficiencies of two contrasting naked vs. hulled oat genotypes subjected to water and nitrogen stresses, 34(14), 2139-2157. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2011.618574
2010
- Gong, D.S., Xiong, Y.C., Ma, B.L., Wang, T.M., Ge, J.P., Qin, X.L., Li, P.F., Kong, H.Y., Li, Z.Z., Li, F.M. (2010). Early activation of plasma membrane H<sup>+</sup>-ATPase and its relation to drought adaptation in two contrasting oat (Avena sativa L.) genotypes, 69(1), 1-8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2010.02.011
- Ma, B.L., Wu, T.Y., Tremblay, N., Deen, W., McLaughlin, N.B., Morrison, M.J., Stewart, G. (2010). On-farm assessment of the amount and timing of nitrogen fertilizer on ammonia volatilization, 102(1), 134-144. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2009.0021
- Ma, B.L., Wu, T.Y., Tremblay, N., Deen, W., Morrison, M.J., Mclaughlin, N.B., Gregorich, E.G., Stewart, G. (2010). Nitrous oxide fluxes from corn fields: On-farm assessment of the amount and timing of nitrogen fertilizer, 16(1), 156-170. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2009.01932.x
- Morrison, M.J., Cober, E.R., Saleem, M.F., McLaughlin, N.B., Frégeau-Reid, J., Ma, B.L., Woodrow, L. (2010). Seasonal changes in temperature and precipitation influence isoflavone concentration in short-season soybean, 117(1), 113-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2010.02.005
- Rambo, L., Ma, B.L., Xiong, Y., da Silvia, P.R.F. (2010). Leaf and canopy optical characteristics as crop-n-status indicators for field nitrogen management in corn, 173(3), 434-443. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jpln.200900022
- Saleem, M.F., Ma, B.L., Voldeng, H., Wang, T.C. (2010). Nitrogen nutrition on leaf chlorophyll, canopy reflectance, grain protein and grain yield of wheat varieties with contrasting grain protein concentration, 33(11), 1681-1695. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2010.496891
- Subedi, K.D., Ma, B.L. (2010). Wheat development, productivity, and nitrogen use are unaffected by stable isotope form of the nitrogen source, 50(4), 1490-1495. http://dx.doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2009.09.0494
- Wang, Y.T., Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ma, B.L., Ball-Coelho, B., Lauzon, J.D., Reynolds, W.D., Welacky, T. (2010). Estimating dissolved reactive phosphorus concentration in surface runoff water from major Ontario soils, 39(5), 1771-1781. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/jeq2009.0504
- Zhou, G., Ma, B.L., Li, J., Feng, C., Lu, J., Qin, P. (2010). Determining salinity threshold level for Castor bean emergence and stand establishment, 50(5), 2030-2036. http://dx.doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2009.09.0535
- Zhu, B., Ma, B.L., Blackshaw, R.E. (2010). Development of real time PCR assays for detection and quantification of transgene DNA of a Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn hybrid in soil samples, 19(5), 765-774. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11248-009-9353-1
2009
- Almaraz, J.J., Mabood, F., Zhou, X., Madramootoo, C., Rochette, P., Ma, B.L., Smith, D.L. (2009). Carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide fluxes in corn grown under two tillage systems in southwestern Quebec, 73(1), 113-119. http://dx.doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2006.0371
- Almaraz, J.J., Mabood, F., Zhou, X., Strachan, I.B., Ma, B.-L., and Smith, D.L. (2009). "Performance of Agricultural Systems under Contrasting Growing Season Conditions in South-western Quebec.", Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science, 195(5), pp. 319-327. doi : 10.1111/j.1439-037X.2009.00369.x
- Almaraz, J.J., Zhou, X., Mabood, F., Madramootoo, C., Rochette, P., Ma, B.L., Smith, D.L. (2009). Greenhouse gas fluxes associated with soybean production under two tillage systems in southwestern Quebec, 104(1), 134-139. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.still.2009.02.003
- Ma, B.L., Meloche, F., Wei, L. (2009). Agronomic assessment of Bt trait and seed or soil-applied insecticides on the control of corn rootworm and yield, 111(3), 189-196. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2008.12.006
- Subedi, K.D., Ma, B.L. (2009). Assessment of some major yield-limiting factors on maize production in a humid temperate environment, 110(1), 21-26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2008.06.013
- Tremblay, N., Wang, Z., Ma, B.L., Belec, C., Vigneault, P. (2009). A comparison of crop data measured by two commercial sensors for variable-rate nitrogen application, 10(2), 145-161. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11119-008-9080-2
- Wang, C., Ma, B.L., Yan, X., Han, J., Guo, Y., Wang, Y., Li, P. (2009). Yields of alfalfa varieties with different fall-dormancy levels in a temperate environment, 101(5), 1146-1152. http://dx.doi.org/10.2134/agronj2009.0026
- Yanni, S.F., Whalen, J.K., and Ma, B.-L. (2009). "Crop residue chemistry, decomposition rates, and CO2 evolution in Bt and non-Bt corn agroecosystems in North America: a review.", Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 87(2), pp. 277-293. doi : 10.1007/s10705-009-9338-8
- Zhao, G.Q., Ma, B.L., Ren, C.Z. (2009). Response of nitrogen uptake and partitioning to critical nitrogen supply in oat cultivars, 49(3), 1040-1048. http://dx.doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2008.05.0292
- Zhao, G.Q., Ma, B.L., Ren, C.Z. (2009). Salinity effects on yield and yield components of contrasting naked oat genotypes, 32(10), 1619-1632. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01904160903150883
Other science related publications
2018
- Ma, B.L., and W. Wu. 2018. A new method for assessing plant lodging and canola root system architecture. Oral presentation at the 14th International Conference on Precision Agriculture. Montreal, QC, Jun 24-27.
2017
- Ma, B.L. 2017. Developing a non-destructive method for assessing root lodging in canola. Oral presentation at the Ontario Soybean and Canola Committee Research Activity Workshop. Four Point Sheraton Hotel, London, ON. Jan. 19.
2016
- Herath, A., B.L. Ma, J. Shang, X. Jiao, J. Kovacs, and D. Walters. 2016. Soil mineral nitrogen supply and grain yield estimation of canola in relation to growing-season canopy reflectance measurements. Poster presentation at joint annual conference for the Canadian Society of Agronomy and the Canadian Society for Horticultural Science. Montreal, QC, Canada. Jul. 24-26.
- Herath, A., B.L. Ma, J. Shang, X. Jiao, J. Kovacs, and D. Walters. 2016. Spatial characterization of soil mineral nitrogen, crop growth, and yield of canola as affected by nitrogen application. Poster presentation at joint annual conference for the Canadian Society of Agronomy and the Canadian Society for Horticultural Science. Montreal, QC, Canada. July 24-26.
- Ma, B.L. 2016. Improving Tolerance of crop plants to abiotic stresses for efficient crop production and sustaining the environment. Invited oral presentation at the International Academic Exchange Center, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China. March 22 as part of the AAFC Genetics and Genomics Mission to China led by Dr. Denis Petitclerc, Director General, Ontario and Quebec Region. March 21-31, 2016.
- Ma, B.L., A. Herath, W. Wu, and P. Mason. 2016. Canola: A made-in-Canada crop – research strategies towards sustainable canola production. Poster presentation at the Ottawa Doors Open event. Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, ON, Canada. Jun 5.
- Ma, B.L., P. Li, and W. Yan. 2016. Adaptation strategies of contrasting oat genotypes to planting pattern and population densities. Oral presentation at The 10th International Oat Conference. St. Petersburg, Russia. Jul. 11-17, 2016.
- Ma, B.L., Z.M. Zheng, L.M. Reid, and M.J. Morrison. 2016. Impact of planting density on stalk sugar and other agronomic traits among contrasting corn hybrids. Poster presentation at the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 5-9.
- Makhani, M.M., J. Whalen, and B.L. Ma. 2016. Effectiveness of in-situ root biomass quantification techniques in Québec. Poster presentation at joint annual conference for the the Canadian Society of Agronomy and the Canadian Society for Horticultural Science. Montreal, QC, Canada. July 24-26.
- Mo, F., B.L. Ma, and Y.C. Xiong. 2016. Phenological responses of dryland wheat and maize to changes in crop management and rising temperatures from 1992 to 2013 across the Loess Plateau. The 50th Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) and joint annual Canadian Geophysical Union meeting. Fredericton Convention Centre, Fredericton, NB, Canada. May 29 – Jun. 2, 2016
- Wu, W., and B.L. Ma. 2016. Management options for minimizing lodging of canola and its non–invasive assessment. Oral presentation at the 2nd International Conference on Agronomy and Horticulture (ICAH 2016). Xi’An, China, Aug. 24-26.
- Wu, W., and B.L. Ma. 2016. Timing and rates of nitrogen fertilizer application on wheat yield and lodging resistance. Poster presentation at the joint 8th Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight and the 3rd Canadian Symposium on Wheat. Ottawa. Nov. 20-25.
2015
- Herath, A. and Ma, B.-L. (2015). "Impact of rate and timing of nitrogen application on seed yield, quality and nitrogen economy of canola in Eastern Canada.", Western Society of Crop Science Annual Meeting, Logan, UT, USA, June 16-17, 2015. (Poster)
- Ma, B.-L. (2015). "Developing precision nutrient management strategies for improving crop production efficiency and sustaining the environment.", Oral presentation at the ECORC/ACGEO Science Day – Agri-Environmental Science, K.W. Neatby Building, Ottawa, ON, Canada, February 10-11, 2015. (Presentation)
- Ma, B.-L. (2015). "Improving tolerance of crop plants to abiotic stresses for efficient crop production and sustaining the environment.", Invited oral presentation at the 1st Qinghai-Tibetan Forum: Grassland Management and Ecological Safety, Institute of Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Southwest University for Nationalities, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, August 21-22, 2015. (Presentation)
- Ma, B.-L. (2015). "Sensing root electrical capacitance for delineating canola genotypic differences in response to heat and drought stresses.", Oral presentation at the 8th Annual International Symposium on Agriculture, Athens, Greece, July 13-16, 2015. (Presentation)
- Ma, B.-L. and Herath, A. (2015). "Nitrogen dynamics and yields of corn in a long-term rotation study.", 69th Northeastern Corn Improvement Conference, The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, USA, February 12, 2015.
- Ma, B.-L., Wu, W., Yao, S., and Biswas, D.K. (2015). "Developing a non-destructive method for assessing canola genotypic differences in tolerance to heat and drought stresses.", Oral presentation at the 14th International Rapeseed Congress, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, July 5-9, 2015. (Presentation)
- Makhani, M.M., Whalen, J.K., and Ma, B.-L. (2015). "In situ quantification of canola root biomass in relation to canola growth and tolerance to climate stress in Québec.", Canadian Soil Science Society (IUSS-CSSS-AQSSS) Conference, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada, July 5-10, 2015. (Poster)
2014
- Ma, B.-L. (2014). "Quantification of seasonal soil nitrogen mineralization and corn N uptake in Eastern Ontario.", 68th Northeastern Corn Improvement Conference, Agriculture Research and Development Center, Wooster, Ohio, USA, February 13-14, 2014.
- Ma, B.-L., Frégeau-Reid, J.A., Pageau, D., Vera, C.L., and Yan, W. (2014). "β-Glucan, Oil, and Protein of Oats as Affected by Variety, Location, and N Application.", American Oat Workers Conference 2014, Ottawa Marriott Hotel, Ottawa, ON, Canada, July 13-16, 2014.
- Ma, B.-L., Smith, D.L., Shang, J., Whalen, J.K., Caldwell, B.C., Earl, H.J., Vanasse, A., and Scott, P. (2014). "Improving nutrient use efficiency and yield of canola in eastern Canada.", 20th World Congress of Soil Science, Jeju, South Korea, June 8-13, 2014, Presentation. (Poster)
- Ma, B.-L., Yan, W., Pageau, D., Vera, C.L., and Herath, A. (2014). "Does Phosphorus Uptake Affect Crop Lodging in Oat Genotypes?", ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meeting 2014, Long Beach, CA, USA, November 2-5, 2014.
- Shang, J., Huffman, E.C., Liu, J., Ma, B.-L., Zhao, T., Qian, B., McNairn, H., Geng, X.Y., Lantz, N., and Wang, J. (2014). "Using Earth Observation to Monitor Corn Growth in Eastern Canada.", 68th North Eastern Corn Improvement Conference, Wooster, Ohio, USA, February 13-14, 2014.
- Shang, J., Liu, J., Huffman, E.C., Qian, B., Pattey, E., Zhao, T., Ma, B.-L., and Wang, J.M. (2014). "Estimation of crop leaf area index using Landsat-8 and Rapideye images.", 3rd International Conference on Agro-Geoinformatics, Beijing, China, August 11-14, 2014, Oral presentation.
2012
- Ma, B.-L. (2012 Internal). 2011 Canola Fertility Project Progress Report to ECODA. pp 20. April 2012. (Report)
- Ma, B.-L. (2012). "Responses of contrasting oat genotypes to abiotic stresses.", 9th International Oat Conference: Harvest for Food and Health, Beijing, China, June 20-23, 2012.
- Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Ma, B.-L., and Ng, H.Y.F. (2012). "Effects of Compost Addition on Soil Phosphorus and Nitrate-N Losses in Tile Drainage Water under Long-term Conventional Tillage and No-tillage.", 2012 ASABE Annual International Meeting, Hilton Anatole Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA, July 29-August 1, 2012, Paper #12-1336986. 11 pages.
2011
- Biswas, D.K., Ma, B.-L., Jiang, G.M., and Jansen, M.A.K. (2011). "UV-B adaptation in Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes.", Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists Eastern Regional Meeting & Plant Development Workshop / Congrès de la Société Canadienne de Physiologie Végétale & Congrès de Développement Végétale (Congrès Régional de l’Est), Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada, December 2-3, 2011, SE-4, pp. 26.
- Ma, B.-L. (2011 Internal). 2010 Canola Field Study Progress Report to TRT-ETGO du Quebec. Pp. 8. March 2011. (Report)
- Ma, B.-L. (2011). "Development of Nutrient Best management Practices for Canola Production in Eastern Canada.", Eastern Canada Oilseed Development Canola Workshop, Sheraton Hotel, Dorval, QC, Canada, December 14, 2011.
- Ma, B.-L. (2011). "Improvement of field crop production efficiency with the application of optical sensing technologies.", Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN, USA, February 27-March 2, 2011.
2010
- Gao, Y. and Ma, B.-L. (2010). "Nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc fertilizer application on the growth and zinc accumulation of canola.", 2010 Joint Conference of the Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) and the Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA): Transfers & Transformations: Our Evolving Biosphere, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, June 20-24, 2010. (Poster)
- Ma, B.-L., Wu, T.-Y., Tremblay, N., Deen, W., McLaughlin, N.B., Morrison, M.J., and Stewart, G. (2010). "Ammonia Volatilization: On-farm Assessment of the Amount and Timing of Nitrogen Fertilizer Application in Corn Production.", 19th World Congress of Soil Science, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, August 1-6, 2010, pp. 16-19.
- Wang, Y.T., Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Reid, D.K., Drury, C.F., Ma, B.-L., Ball Coelho, B.R., and Lauzon, J.D. (2010). "Estimating dissolved phosphorus concentrations in runoff water from six major Ontario soil series.", Environmental Sustainability 2010 Research Forum, Best Western Conference Centre, Guelph, ON, Canada, June 16, 2010. (Poster)
- Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Wang, Y.T., O'Halloran, I.P., Tan, C.S., Reid, D.K., and Ma, B.-L. (2010). "Determination of manure and biosolids phosphorus source coefficients (PSCs) in Ontario soils.", 2010 Manure Expo: Balancing Production and Conservation, College of Ag Sciences, PennState, University Park, PA, USA, July 14-15, 2010. (Poster)
2009
- Ma, B.-L., Subedi, K.D., Xue, A.G., and Voldeng, H.D. (2009). "Relationship between incidence of Fusarium head blight, tombstone kernels and deoxynivalenol concentration of spring wheat as affected by planting and harvesting dates, and nitrogen fertilization.", 6th Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight (CWFHB) / Colloque canadien sur la fusariose, Marriott Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, November 1-4, 2009, pp. 69.
- Ma, B.-L., Wu, T.-Y., Tremblay, N., Deen, W., Morrison, M.J., McLaughlin, N.B., Gregorich, E.G., and Stewart, G. (2009). "On-farm assessment of nitrogen fertilizer application to corn on nitrous oxide emissions.", XVI International Plant Nutrition Colloquium, Sacramento, CA, USA, August 26-30, 2009.
- Wang, Y.T., Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ball Coelho, B.R., Ma, B.-L., and Lauzon, J.D. (2009). "Estimating dissolved phosphorus concentrations in runoff water from Six Major Ontario Soil Series under Rainfall Simulations.", Joint Annual Meeting of the CSA-CSSS-CSAFM: Sciences for Sustainability: Soils, Agronomy, and Atmosphere, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 5-7, 2009. (Abstract)
- Wang, Y.T., Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ma, B.-L., Ball Coelho, B.R., Lauzon, J.D., and Reynolds, W.D. (2009). "Estimating Dissolved Phosphorus Concentrations in Runoff Water from Ontario Soils.", Great Lakes Phosphorus Forum with SERA-17 Annual Meeting, Hilton Hotel and St. Clair Centre, Windsor, ON, Canada, July 28-31, 2009. (Poster)
- Wang, Y.T., Zhang, T.Q., O'Halloran, I.P., Hu, Q.C., Tan, C.S., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ball Coelho, B.R., Ma, B.-L., and Lauzon, J.D. (2009). "Estimating dissolved phosphorus concentrations in sub-surface flow from Six Major Ontario Soil Series.", 2009 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, November 1-5, 2009. (Abstract)
- Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Wang, Y.T., O'Halloran, I.P., Tan, C.S., Reid, D.K., and Ma, B.-L. (2009). "Determination of manure P source coefficients in Ontario soils.", 2009 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, November 1-5, 2009. (Abstract)
- Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Wang, Y.T., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ball Coelho, B.R., Ma, B.-L., Welacky, T.W., Reynolds, W.D., Lauzon, J.D., Speranzini, D., MacDonald, I.K., and Patterson, G. (2009). Determination of some key factors for Ontario soil P index and effectiveness of manure application practices for mitigating risk to water resource. Final report to OMAFRA-MOE Joint Research Program on Nutrient management., OMAFRA-MOE. (Report)
- Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Wang, Y.T., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ball Coelho, B.R., Ma, B.-L., Welacky, T.W., Reynolds, W.D., Lauzon, J.D., Speranzini, D., MacDonals, I., and Patterson, G. (2009). "Determination of some key factors for Ontario soil P index and effectiveness of manure application practices for mitigating risk to water resource.", Nutrient Management Joint Research Program, OMAFRA, Guelph, ON, Canada, March 10, 2009, Report NM8002.
- Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Wang, Y.T., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., and Ma, B.-L. (2009). "Determination of manure PSCs in Ontario Soils.", Joint Annual Meeting of the CSA-CSSS-CSAFM: Sciences for Sustainability: Soils, Agronomy, and Atmosphere, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 5-7, 2009. (Abstract)
- Zhang, T.Q., Hu, Q.C., Wang, Y.T., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Reid, D.K., Ball Coelho, B.R., and Ma, B.-L. (2009). "Determination of phosphorus source coefficients for animal manures.", 25e Congrès de l'Est du Canada de Recherche sur la Qualité de l'Eau / 25th Eastern Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research, Université d’Ottawa / University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, October 30, 2009. (Presentation)
- Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., Ma, B.-L., Drury, C.F., Reynolds, W.D., and Gaynor, J.D. (2009). "Effects of Compost Addition on Soil Phosphorus Losses in Tile Drainage Water under Long-term Conventional Tillage and No-tillage.", Great Lakes Phosphorus Forum with SERA-17 Annual Meeting, Hilton Hotel and St. Clair Centre, Windsor, ON, Canada, July 28-31, 2009. (Poster)
- Zhang, T.Q., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Ma, B.-L., Drury, C.F., Reynolds, W.D., Welacky, T.W., and Patterson, G. (2009). "Determination of some key factors for Ontario soil P index and effectiveness of manure application practices for mitigating risk to water resource.", Nutrient Management Joint Research Forum (NMJRF): Meeting of researchers and project analysts, Delta Hotel and Conference Center, Guelph, ON, Canada, March 3, 2009. (Presentation)
- Zhang, T.Q., Wang, Y.T., Hu, Q.C., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ball Coelho, B.R., Ma, B.-L., Lauzon, J.D., and Reynolds, W.D. (2009). "Development of an environmental soil P test for Ontario, Canada.", 2009 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, November 1-5, 2009. (Abstract)
- Zhang, T.Q., Wang, Y.T., Hu, Q.C., Tan, C.S., O'Halloran, I.P., Drury, C.F., Reid, D.K., Ball Coelho, B.R., Ma, B.-L., Reynolds, W.D., and Lauzon, J.D. (2009). "Development of an environmental soil P test for Ontario.", Joint Annual Meeting of the CSA-CSSS-CSAFM, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, August 5-7, 2009. (Presentation)
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