Books

Pessarakli, M. (Ed.). 2006. Handbook of Turfgrass Management and Physiology, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Company, Florida (in progress).

Pessarakli, M. (Ed.). 2005. Handbook of Photosynthesis, 2nd Edition, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Publishing Company, Florida 928p.

Pessarakli, M. (Ed.). 2001. Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 973p.

Pessarakli, M. (Ed.). 1999. Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1254 p.

Pessarakli, M. (Ed.). 1996. Handbook of Photosynthesis, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1056 p.

Pessarakli, M. (Ed.). 1994. Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 1024 p.

Pessarakli, M. (Ed.). 1993. Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, 720 p.

Book Chapters:

M. Pessarakli. 2006. Growth Responses and Nitrogen-15 Uptake of Tomatoes under Salt Stress. In: Vegetables: Growing Environment and Mineral Nutrition (Ramdane Dris, Ed.). pp. 80-89, WFL Publisher, Helsinki, Finland.

R.S. Dubey, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Physiological Mechanisms of Nitrogen Absorption and Assimilation in Plants under Stressful Conditions. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded (M. Pessarakli, Ed.). pp. 637-655, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

M. Pessarakli. 2001. Physiological Responses of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) To Salt Stress. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded (M. Pessarakli, Ed.). pp. 681-696, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Pessarakli, M. and I. Szabolcs, 1999. Soil Salinity and Sodicity as Particular Plant/Crop Stress Factors. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 1-15, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Pessarakli, M. 1999. Response of Green Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to Salt Stress. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress, 2nd Edition, Revised and Expanded (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 827-842, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Dubey, R.S. and M. Pessarakli. 1994. Physiological Mechanisms of Nitrogen Absorption and Assimilation in Plants under Stressful Conditions. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 605-625, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Pessarakli, M. 1994. Physiological Responses of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to Salt Stress. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Physiology (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 679-693, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Pessarakli, M. 1993. Response of Green Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to Salt Stress. In: Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress (M. Pessarakli, Ed.), pp. 416-432, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.

Refereed Journal Articles:

Relevant Publications

Pessarakli, M., K.B. Marcum, and D.M. Kopec. 2006. Interaction Effects of Salinity and Primo on the Growth of Kentucky Bluegrass. Journal of Agriculture, Food, and Environment (JAFE), Vol. 4(1):325-327.

Marcum, K.B. and M. Pessarakli. 2006. Salinity Tolerance and Salt Gland Excretion Activity of Bermudagrass Turf Cultivars. Crop Sci. Soc. Amer. J. (article was submitted in January 2006).

Pessarakli, M. and Hayat Touchane. 2006. Growth Responses of Bermudagrass and Seashore Paspalum under Various Levels of Sodium Chloride Stress. Journal of Agriculture, Food, and Environment (JAFE), (article was submitted in March 2006).

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2006. Performance of overseeded seashore paspalum greens. Golf Course Management Magazine, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), January 2006 Issue (1):139-142.

Pessarakli, M. 2005. Supergrass: Drought-tolerant turf might be adaptable for golf course use. Golfweek’s SuperNews Magazine, November 16, 2005, p 21 and cover page. http://www.supernewsmag.com/news/golfweek/supernews/20051116/p21.asp?st=p21_s1.htm

Pessarakli, M. 2005. Gardener’s delight: Low-maintenance grass. Tucson Citizen, Arizona, Newspaper Article, September 15, 2005, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A. Gardener's delight: Low-maintenance grass http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/

Pessarakli, M. K.B. Marcum, and D.M. Kopec. 2005. Growth Responses and Nitrogen-15 Absorption of Desert Saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) to Salinity Stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition 28(8):1441-1452.

Marcum, K.B., M. Pessarakli, and D.M. Kopec. 2005. Relative salinity tolerance of 21 turf-type desert saltgrasses compared to bermudagrass. HortScience 40(3):827-829.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, J.H. Walworth, M. Pessarakli, D. Kerr, and J. Spence. 2005. Effects of surface cultural practices on Sea Isle 2000 greens. Golf Course Management Magazine, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), December 2005 Issue (12):81-84.

Kopec, D.M., J.H. Walworth, J.J. Gilbert, G.M. Sower, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. Sea Isle 2000 on desert greens: Mowing height and nitrogen fertility. Golf Course Management Magazine, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA), November 2005 Issue (11):84-87.

Pessarakli,and D.M. Kopec. 2004. Growth Responses of Bermudagrass and Seashore Paspalum to Different Levels of FerroGrow, Multinutrient fertilizer. Journal of Agriculture, Food, and Environment (JAFE), Vol. 2(3& 4):284-286.

Pessarakli, M. (Book Review). 2001. The Physiology of Plants under Stress, Soil and Biotic Factors (D.M. Orcutt and E.T. Nelsen, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 683 p.). Crop Sci. Soc. Amer. Journal, 41(3):2-3.

Pessarakli, M. and H. Fardad. 1995. Nitrogen (Total and 15N) Uptake by Barley and Wheat under Two Irrigation Regimes. Journal of Plant Nutr. 18(12):2655-2667.

Fardad, H. and M. Pessarakli. 1995. Biomass Production and Water Use Efficiency of Barley and Wheat Plants with Different Irrigation Intervals at Variable Water Levels. Journal of Plant Nutr. 18(12):2643-2654.

Pessarakli, M. 1995. Selected Plant Species Responses to Salt Stress. J. Fac. Sci., U.A.E. Univ., 8(2):14-27. (Invited paper).

Pessarakli, M. 1992. Effective use of water in irrigated soils: Guidelines for soil salinity control. Comm. in Soil Sci. and Plant Anal. 23(5-6):489-507.

Zhou, M., T.C. Tucker, M. Pessarakli, and J.A. Cepeda. 1992. Nitrogen Fixation by Alfalfa with two Substrate Nitrogen Levels under Sodium Chloride Stress. Soil Sci Soc. Amer. J. 56(5):1500-1504.

Al-Rawahy, S.A., J.L. Stroehlein, and M. Pessarakli. 1992. Dry matter yield and nitrogen-15 , Na+, Cl-, and K+ content of tomatoes under sodium chloride stress. Journal of Plant Nutr. 15(3):341-358.

Pessarakli, M. 1991. Dry matter yield, nitrogen-15 absorption, and water uptake by green beans under sodium chloride stress. Crop Sci. Soc. Amer. J. 31(6):1633-1640.

Pessarakli, M. 1991. Water utilization and soil salinity control in arid-zone agriculture. Comm. in Soil Sci. and Plant Analysis,22(17-18):1787-1796.

Li, J., M. Zhou, M. Pessarakli, and J.L. Stroehlein. 1991. Cotton response to zinc fertilizer. Comm. in Soil Sci. and Plant Analysis, 22(15-16):1689-1699.

Pessarakli, M. 1991. Formation of saline and sodic soils and their reclamation. Journal of Environ. Sci. and Health, 26(7):1303-1320. (Invited paper).

Pessarakli, M., T.C. Tucker, and K. Nakabayashi. 1991. Growth response of barley and wheat to salt stress. Journal of Plant Nutr. 14(4):331-340.

Pessarakli, M. and J.T. Huber. 1991. Biomass production and protein synthesis by alfalfa under salt stress. Journal of Plant Nutr. 14(3):283-293.

Pessarakli, M. 1990. Composting gin trash reduces waste disposal and pollution problems. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, A25:1037-1047. (Invited paper).

Stroehlein, J.L., M.M. Janat, and M. Pessarakli. 1990. Response of Grape Cultivars to Nitrogen and Phosphorus Grown with Water Harvesting. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 13:1319-1334.

Pessarakli, M., and M. Zhou. 1990. Effect of salt stress on nitrogen fixation by different cultivars of green beans. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 13:611-629.

Al-Rawahy, S.A., J.L. Stroehlein, and M. Pessarakli. 1990. Effect of salt stress on dry matter production and nitrogen uptake by tomatoes. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 13:567-577.

Janat, M.M., J.L. Stroehlein, M. Pessarakli, and T.C. Knowles. 1990. Grape response to phosphorus fertilizer: Petiole to blade P ratio as a guide for fertilizer application. Comm. In Soil Sci. and Plant Anal. 21:667-686.

Pessarakli, M., J.T. Huber, and T.C. Tucker. 1989. Protein synthesis in green beans under salt stress with two nitrogen sources. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 12:1361-1377.

Pessarakli, M., J.T. Huber, and T.C. Tucker. 1989. Protein synthesis in green beans under salt stress conditions. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 12:1105-1121.

Pessarakli, M., J.T. Huber, and T.C. Tucker. 1989. Dry matter yield, nitrogen uptake, and water absorption by sweet corn under salt stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 12:279-290.

Pessarakli, M. 1988. Reuse system design for border irrigation. ASCE J. of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, 114:371-372.

Pessarakli, M. and T.C. Tucker. 1988. Dry matter yield and nitrogen-15 uptake by tomatoes under sodium chloride stress. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 52:698-700.

Pessarakli, M. and T.C. Tucker. 1988. Nitrogen-15 Uptake by eggplant under sodium chloride stress. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 52:1673-1676.

Pessarakli, M. 1987. Economic consideration of deficit irrigation. ASCE J. of Irrigation and Drainage-Engineering, 113:281-283.

Pessarakli, M. 1986. Comment: A field study of plant resistance to water flow in Alfalfa. Agron. J. 78:401.

Samani, Z.A. and M. Pessarakli. 1986. Estimating potential crop evapotranspiration with minimum data in Arizona. Transactions, American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 29:522-524.

Pessarakli, M. and T.C. Tucker. 1985. Ammonium (15N) metabolism in cotton under salt stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 8:1025-1045.

Pessarakli, M. and T.C. Tucker. 1985. Crop growth response to composted cotton gin trash; Biocycle, 26(5):54.

Pessarakli, M. and T.C. Tucker. 1985. Uptake of Nitrogen-15 by cotton under salt stress. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 49:149-152.

Pessarakli, M. and T.C. Tucker. 1984. Cotton gin trash: Research includes composting and measuring the growth response of Tomato plants in a variety of mixtures. Biocycle, 25(8):43-45.

Sample Extension Reports

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, and J.J. Gilbert. 2005. Growth Responses of Bermudagrass to Different Levels of Nutrients in the Culture Medium. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 198-202.

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, and Sarah C. Berry. 2005. Growth Responses of Zoysiagrass Influenced by Different Rates of Bio-Turf-Pro. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 195-197.

Pessarakli, M., K.B. Marcum, D.M. Kopec, and Y.L. Qian. 2005. Interactive Effects of Salinity and Primo on the Growth of Kentucky Bluegrass. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 147-151.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. Velocity Herbicide for Poa Control in Overseeded Turf. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 77-95.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. Evaluation of Timing Applications of Ethephon and Trinexepac-Ethyl for Seed Head Suppression of Poa annua. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 118-125.
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Kopec, D.M., Armondo Suarez, M. Pessarakli, and J.J. Gilbert. 2005. ET Rates of Distichlis (Inland Saltgrass) Clones A119, A48, Sea Isle 1 Sea Shore Paspalum and Tifway Bermudagrass. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 162-166.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, M. Pessarakli, and J. Moreno. 2005. Late Season Application for Efficiency Screening of Select Herbicides for Post Emergence Control of Khakiweed. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 137-139.
3p.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, M. Pessarakli, D. Kerr, and J. Spence. 2005. Foramsulfuron Effects on Emergence of Seeded Turf-Type Bermudagrass. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 126-136.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. Penoxsulam as a Potential Post Emergence for Khakiweed (Alternanthera pungens). Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 140-142.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, J. Walworth, M. Pessarakli, D. Kerr, and J. Spence. 2005. Best Management Practices for Sea Isle 2000 Surface Conditions as a Putting Green Turf under Desert Conditions. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 223-246.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, M. Pessarakli, P. Evans, Bo Ventura, and K. Umeda. 2005. Response of Common Bermudagrass Sports Turf to Select Herbicides Used for Spring Transition Enhancement. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 254-278.

Kopec, David M., James H. Walworth, Jeffrey J. Gilbert, Greg M. Sower, and Mohammad Pessarakli. 2005. Response of Sea Isle 2000 Paspalum to Mowing Height and Nitrogen Fertility as a Putting Surface under Semi-Arid Conditions: Two Year Report. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 279-296.

Kopec, D.M., J. Walworth, J.J. Gilbert, G. Sower, M. Pessarakli, D. Kerr, and J. Spense. 2005. Response of Sea Isle 1 Paspalum to Fertilization and Mowing for Tee and Fairway Turf. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 297-314.

Kopec, David M., J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. TADS 14776, Manor, Kerb and Corsair Herbicides for Use as Spring Transition Aids in Overseeded Common Bermudagrass Turf. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 330-341.

Kopec, David M., J.J. Gilbert, M. Pessarakli, and K. Umeda. 2005. Use of Foramsulfuron (TADS) as a Transition Agent for Removing Perennial Ryegrass Overseed from Tifway 419 Bermudagrass. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 342-347.

Kopec, D.M., J. Gilbert, M. Pessarakli, and K. Umeda. 2005. Use of Foramsulfuron (TADS) as a Transition Agent to Remove Poa Trivialis from an Overseeded Tifgreen Bermudagrass Putting Green. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 348-355.

Kopec, D. J. Gilbert, A. Kramer, D. Piscopo, T. Cloninger, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. Use of TADS and other Select Herbicides for Use as Spring Transition Agents in Turfgrass Management. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 356-367.

Kopec, D.M., J. Gilbert, D, Gauge, K. Smith, M. Pessarakli, and D. Piscopo. 2005. Rove Beetle Control Using Selected Insecticide Agents on Bentgrass Greens Turf. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 389-393.

Kopec, D.M, J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. 2002 - 2003 Overseeding Turf Trials. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 394-409.

Kopec, D, J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. Overseed Performance of Sea Isle 2000 Seashore Paspalum. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 410-420.

Kopec, David M., J. Gilbert, M. Pessarakli, and P. Evans. 2005. Overseed Performance of Sea Isle 2000 Seashore Paspalum. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2005, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Series P-141, pp 421-429.

Kopec, D., J. Gilbert, A. Kramer, T. Cloninger, D. Piscopo, and M. Pessarakli. 2002. Use of TADS and other Selected Herbicides as a Transition Agent Against Poa trivialis on Bermudagrass Greens, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13p.

Kopec, D.M., J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Evaluation of Timing Applications of Ethephon and Trinexepac-Ethyl for Seed Head Suppression of Poa annua. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2001, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AZ1246 Series P-126, pp. 35-44.

Pessarakli, M., K.B. Marcum, and D.M. Kopec. 2001. Drought Tolerance of Twenty one Saltgrass (Distichlis) Accessions Compared to Bermudagrass. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2001, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AZ1246 Series P-126, pp. 65-69.

Pessarakli, M., K.B. Marcum, and D.M. Kopec. 2001. Growth Responses of Desert Saltgrass under Salt Stress. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2001, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AZ1246 Series P-126, pp. 70-73.

Kopec, D.M., A. Adams, C. Bourn, J.J. Gilbert, K. Marcum, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Field Performance of Selected Mowed Distichlis Clones, USGA Research Report #3. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2001, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AZ1246 Series P-126, pp. 295-304.

Kopec, D.M., A. Adams, C. Bourn, J.J. Gilbert, K. Marcum, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Field Performance of Selected Mowed Distichlis Clones, USGA Research Report #4. Turfgrass Landscape and Urban IPM Research Summary 2001, Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S. Department of Agriculture, AZ1246 Series P-126, pp. 305-312.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Fairway Overseeding Trials Comparing Perennial, Annual and Intermediate Ryegrass. University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service, Report #1, 10p.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. TADS 14776, Manor, Kerb and Corsair Herbicides for Use as Spring Transition Aids in Overseeded Common Bermudagrass Turf. University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service, Report #2, 14p.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, J. Kelly, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Comparisson of Non-Selective Herbicides When Applied as a Directed Spray Simulating Residential Use Application. University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service, Report #3, 7p.

Kopec, D.M., K. Marcum, and M. Pessarakli. 2000. Collection and Evaluation of Diverse Geographical Accessions of Distichlis for Turf-Type Growth Habit, Salinity and Drought Tolerance. Report #2, University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension Service, 11p.

Other Publications

Wanderley, R.C., G.A. Alhadhrami, M. Pessarakli, J.L. Aquino-Ramos, and J.T. Huber. 1999. An Assessment of the Microbial Colonization of Forage in the Rumen of Dairy Cows and Camels. Journal of Animal Feed Science and Technology, Elsevier Pub., 76:207-218

Abbaszadegan, M., W.P. Applegren, and M. Pessarakli. 1997. Commensal Relationship Between Group A Streptococci and Neisseria subflava. Journal of Environ. Sci. and Health, 32(1):259-276.

Al-Dehneh, A., J.T. Huber, R. Wanderley, C.B. Theurer, M. Pessarakli, and D. DeYoung. 1997. Incorporation of Recycled Urea-N into Ruminal Bacteria Flowing to the Small Intestine of Dairy Cows Fed a High-Grain or High-Forage Diet. Journal of Animal Feed Science and Technology, 68:327-338.

Yousif, O.M., G.A. Alhadhrami, and M. Pessarakli. 1994. Evaluation of dehydrated alfalfa and salt bush (Atriplex) leaves in diets for tilapia (Oreochromis aureus L.). Journal of Aquaculture, 126:341-347.

Wu, Z., M. Sadik, F.T. Sleiman, J.M. Simas, M. Pessarakli, and J.T. Huber. 1994. Influence of Yucca Extract on Ruminal Metabolism in Cows. Journal of Animal Sci. 72:1038-1042.

Wanderley, R.C., J.T. Huber, Z. Wu, M. Pessarakli, and C. Fontes, Jr. 1993. Influence of Microbial Colonization of Feed Particles on Determination of Nitrogen Degradability by In Situ Incubation. Journal of Animal Sci. 71:3073-3077.

Oliveira, J.S., J.T. Huber, D. Ben-Ghedalia, R.S. Swingle, C.B. Theurer, and M. Pessarakli. 1993. Influence of Sorghum Grain Processing on Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Sci. 76:575-581.

Ph.D. Dissertation and M.S. Thesis

Pessarakli, M. 1981. Uptake of Nitrogen by cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) under salt stress, Ph.D. dissertation, University of Arizona, Microfilms, Ann Arbor, Michigan (Dissertation Abstract B., 42:286).

Pessarakli, M. 1978. Reclamation of Saline Soils. M.S. Thesis, Arizona State University, 115 p.

Conference Presentations

Special Presentations

Pessarakli, M. 1996. Assistant Moderator, American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), 8th Annual Symp., District 8 Meeting, May 20-22, 1996, Tucson, AZ.

Lloyd, O.L. and M. Pessarakli. 1994. Symposium Chairman, Session VB, Environmental Health Hazards. Regional Environmental Symposium on Ecosystems Environmental Protection and Graduate Education in Environmental Science, December (11-14), 1994, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Pessarakli, M. (Keynote Speaker) 1994. Differential Responses of Plants to Salt Stress. Regional Environmental Symposium on Ecosystems Environmental Protection and Graduate Education in Environmental Science, December (11-14), 1994, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Relevant Paper Presentations

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, J.J. Gilbert, and A.J. Koski. 2006. Interactive Effects of Salinity and Mowing Heights on the Growth of Various Inland Saltgrass Clones. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN.

Pessarakli, M., H. Touchane, and D.M. Kopec. 2006. Competitive Growth Responses of Bermudagrass and Seashore Paspalum to Sodium Chloride Stress. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, Nov. 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, IN.

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, and J.J. Gilbert. 2005. Competitive Growth Responses of Three Cool-Season Grasses to Salinity and Drought Stresses. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, J.J. Gilbert, A.J. Koski, Y.L. Qian, and Dana Christensen. 2005. Growth Responses of Twelve Inland Saltgrass Clones to Salt Stress. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.

Kopec, D.M.,J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2005. Response and Tolerance of Sea Isle 2000 Paspalum to Winter Overseeding. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, and J.J. Gilbert. 2004. Growth Responses of Bermudagrass and Seashore Paspalum Influenced by FerroGrow, Multi-Nutrient Fertilizer. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004, Seattle, WA.

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, and A.J. Koski. 2004. Competitive Responses of Three Warm-Season Grasses to Salinity Stress. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004, Seattle, WA.

Kopec, D.M., M.O. Olsen, J.J. Gilbert, and M. Pessarakli. 2004. Cool-Season Turfgrass Response to Rapid Blight Disease. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2004, Seattle, WA.

Pessarakli, M. and D.M. Kopec. 2003. Growth Responses of Zoysiagrass Influenced by Bio-Turf-Pro. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 2-6, 2003, Denver, CO.

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, and A.J. Koski. 2003. Establishment of Warm-Season Grasses under Salinity Stress. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 2-6, 2003, Denver, CO.

Kopec, D.M., J.J. Gilbert, M. Pessarakli, and J. Walworth. 2003. Best Management Practices for Turf-Type Paspalum under Desert Conditions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 2-6, 2003, Denver, CO.

Pessarakli, M. and D.M. Kopec. 2003. Response of Saltgrass to Environmental Stress. United States Golf Association (USGA), New or Native Grasses Annual Meeting, June 17 - 19, 2003, Omaha, NE.

Pessarakli, M. and D.M. Kopec. 2003. Survey of Growth Responses of Various Turfgrasses under Environmental Stress Conditions. WRCC-11 Turfgrass Annual Meeting, States Turfgrass Research Reports, June 1 - 3, 2003, Logan, UT.

Pessarakli, M., K.B. Marcum, D.M. Kopec, and Y.L. Qian. 2002. Interaction effects of salinity and Primo on the growth of bluegrass. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 10-14, 2002, Indianapolis, IN.

Pessarakli, M., D.M. Kopec, and J.J. Gilbert. 2002. Growth responses of bermudagrass to different levels of nutrients in the culture medium. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 10-14, 2002, Indianapolis, IN.

Pessarakli, M., K.B. Marcum, D.M. Kopec, and R.L. Ax. 2001. Growth response and nitrogen-15 uptake of bermudagrass under salt stress. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Oct. 27 - Nov 2, 2001, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pessarakli, M., K.B. Marcum, and D.M. Kopec. 2001. Drought tolerance of turf-type inland saltgrasses and bermudagrass. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Oct. 27 - Nov 2, 2001, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Marcum, K.B., and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Rapid screening techniques for heat tolerance determination in bluegrasses. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Oct. 27 - Nov 2, 2001, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Marcum, K.B., D.M. Kopec, and M. Pessarakli. 2001. Salinity tolerance
of 17 turf-type saltgrass (Distichlis spicata) accessions. International Turfgrass Research Conference, July 15-21, 2001, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Pessarakli, M. and K.B. Marcum. 2000. Growth responses and Nitrogen-15 Absorption of Distichlis under Sodium Chloride Stress. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 5-9, 2000, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Marcum, K.B. and M. Pessarakli. 2000. Tolerance to Effluent Salinity of 35 Bermudagrass Turf Cultivars. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meetings, Nov. 5-9, 2000, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Zhou, M., M. Pessarakli, and T.C. Tucker. 1991. Dry-matter yield and nitrogen fixation by alfalfa under sodium chloride stress. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, 27 Oct.- 1 Nov. 1991, Denver, CO.

Zhou, M., T.C. Tucker, J.A. Cepeda, and M. Pessarakli. 1990. Nitrogen fixation by alfalfa under sodium chloride stress. October 21-26, 1990 Joint Annual Meeting ASA-CSSA-SSSA, San Antonio, TX.

Doerge, T.A., T.C. Tucker, and M. Pessarakli. 1989. Enhanced ammonium nutrition of drip irrigated sweet corn using nitropyrin. October 15-20, 1989 Joint Annual Meeting ASA-CSSA-SSSA, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Samani, Z.A. and M. Pessarakli. 1985. Evapotranspiration estimation using minimum data. Presented December 1985 at the ASAE Winter Meeting, Paper 85-2604.

Other Presentations

Kattnig, R.M., R. Freitas, S. Campbell, J. Snyder, M. Terrill, M. Pessarakli, I. Pepper, and J. Artiola. 1995. Swine Mortality Waste Transformation and Resource Utilization Through Composting. Western Section American Society of Animal Science / Western Branch Canadian Society of Animal Science, June 6-8, 1995, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Wanderley, R.C., G.A. Alhadhrami, J.T. Huber, M. Pessarakli, J.L. Aquino-Ramos, and L.G. Mussio. 1996. An assessment to the kinetics of microbial colonization of forage in the rumen of dairy cows and camels. 1996 Annual Meeting American Dairy Science Association, July 14-17, 1996, Oregan State University, Corvallis, Oregan.

Wanderley, R.C., J.L. Aquino-Ramos, J.T. Huber, C.M.B. Mussio, M. Pessarakli, P.V. Morgan. 1996. Digestion kinetics of steam-flaked and dry-rolled sorghum grains and of diets made of 35% processed sorghum in the rumen of lactating cows. 1996 Annual Meeting American Dairy Science Association, July 14-17, 1996, Oregan State University, Corvallis, Oregan.

Wanderley, R.C., G.A. Alhadhrami, M. Pessarakli, J.T. Huber, J. Aquino-Ramos, P.V. Morgan. C.M.B. Nussio and L.G. Nussio. 1996. Dry Matter and Nitrogen Disappearance Kinetics in the Rumen of Lactating Cows and Camels. Amer. Asso. for Lab. Animal Sci. (AALAS), 8th Annual Symp., District 8 Meeting, May 20-22, 1996, Tucson, AZ.

Alio, A., B. Theurer, O. Lozano, T. Huber, S. Swingle, R. Zinn, A. Delgado-Elorduy, M. Sadik, G. Ghenniwa, M. Pessarakli, P. Cuneo, and D. DeYoung. 1996. Ruminal, intestinal, and total tract digestibility by steers fed diets with 77% corn grain flaked at two densities. American Society of Animal Sciences and Western Section Annual Meeting, July 23-26, 1996, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Lozano, O., B. Theurer, A. Alio, T. Huber, S. Swingle, R. Zinn, A. Delgado-Elorduy, M. Sadik, G. Ghenniwa, M. Pessarakli, P. Cuneo, and D. DeYoung. 1996. Steam-processed sorghum grain flaked at different densities alters microbial (M) CP flow and ruminal, small intestinal (SI) and total digestibilities of starch by steers. American Society of Animal Sciences and Western Section Annual Meeting, July 23-26, 1996, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Wu, Z., M. Sadik, J.T. Huber, F.T. Sleiman, J. Simas, and M. Pessarakli. 1993. Influence of yucca extract (Deodorase) on ruminal, metabolism in cows. American Society of Animal Sciences, Annual Meeting, July 6-9, 1993, Spokane, WA.

Oliveira, J.S., J.T. Huber, C.B. Theurer, J.L. Sullivan, and M. Pessarakli. 1992. Effect of sorghum grain processing on site and extent of starch digestion in lactating dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association, Annual Meeting, June 21-24, 1992, The Ohio State University, Columbus OH.

Wu, Z., F.T. Sleiman, J.T. Huber, K.H. Chen, J. Simas, S.C. Chan, and M. Pessarakli. 1992. Effect of monosodium glutamate on intake and milk yield of cows fed supplemental fat (Megalac). American Dairy Science Association, Annual Meeting, June 21-24, 1992, The Ohio State University, Columbus OH.

Wanderley, R.C., M. Pessarakli, J.T. Huber, Z. Wu, and C. Fontes Jr. 1991. Application of stable isotope nitrogen in animal research. Amer. Asso. for Lab. Animal Sci. (AALAS), 3rd Annual Fall Symp., September 27-28, 1991, Tucson, AZ.

Wanderley, R.C., C. Fontes, J.T. Huber, M. Pessarakli, C.B. Theurer, and J. Simas. 1991. Estimation of microbial nitrogen in feed particles incubated in dacron bags in the rumen of dairy cows by using 15N dilution. Amer. Dairy Sci. Asso. Annual Meeting, Aug. 12-15,1991, Logan, Utah.

Wanderley, R.C., G. Alhadhrami, K.H. Chen, J.T. Huber, C.B. Theurer, M. Pessarakli, F. Sleiman, A. Al-Dehneh. 1991. Effect of dietary quality on ruminal digestibility and protein flow to the small intestine of dairy cows. Amer. Dairy Sci. Asso. Annual Meeting, Aug. 12-15,1991, Logan, Utah.

Theurer, C.B., Z. Wu, S. Swingle, J.T. Huber, R.C. Wanderley, M. Poore, J. Oliveira, K.H. Chen, C. Decorte. G. Alhadhrami, J. Simas, and M. Pessarakli. 1991. Steam-flaking sorghum grain improves diet digestibilities and net energy lactation (NEL). Amer. Dairy Sci. Asso. Annual Meeting, Aug. 12-15,1991, Logan, Utah.

Huber, J.T., G. Alhadhrami, M. Pessarakli, and H. Shaaban. 1990. Predicting the nutritive value of alfalfa hay in the Western Region. March 1-2, 1990 Western Regional W-174 Annual Meeting, Dairy Science, Tucson, AZ.

Oliveira, J.S., J.T. Huber, D. Ben-Ghedalia, and M. Pessarakli. 1990. Effect of sorghum grain processing on the performance of lactating dairy cows (LDC). June 24-27, 1990 Annual Meeting ADSA, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Al-Dehneh, A., J.T. Huber, R.C. Wanderley, C.B. Theurer, D.W. Deyoung, and M. Pessarakli. 1989. Recycled nitrogen (N) in lactating dairy cows fed high and low grain diets. July 31-August 4, 1989 Joint Annual Meeting ADSA and ASAS Triple Crown Convention Connection, Lexington, Kentucky.