Projects

OPTIMIZING FORAGE-BASED COW-CALF OPERATIONS TO IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY OF BEEF CATTLE AGRICULTURE AND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411568

Publications

Recycling biosolids and lake-dredged materials to pasture-based animal agriculture: alternative nutrient sources for forage productivity and sustainability. - (Book/Chapter)

Sigua, G.C. 2008. Recycling biosolids and lake-dredged materials to pasture-based animal agriculture: alternative nutrient sources for forage productivity and sustainability. Sustainable Agriculture. Agronomy for Sustainable Development Journal DOI:10.1051/agro:200837.

From Wetland to Beef Cattle Pasture then to Wetland and Beyond: Impact on Soil Nutrient Dymamics and Environment - (Abstract) - (05-May-08)

Kriging analysis of soil properties: implication to landscape management and productivity improvement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Hudnall, W.H. 2008. Kriging analysis of soil properties: implication to landscape management and productivity improvement. Journal of Soils and Sediments. 8(3):193-202.

Levels of Nitrogen in Soils, Plants and Shallow Groundwater Beneath Bahiagrass-Based Pastures with Cow-Calf Operations - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Hubbard, R.K., Coleman, S.W. 2008. Levels of Nitrogen in Soils, Plants and Shallow Groundwater Beneath Bahiagrass-Based Pastures with Cow-Calf Operations [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting. Dallas, Texas. February 3-5, 2008. CD-ROM Agronomy/2008.

Assessing Potential Soil Organic Carbon Sequestration in Forage-Based Cow-Calf Congregation Sites and Adjoining Pastures - (Abstract) - (04-Nov-07)

Microbiological Water Quality Assessment of Watershed Associated with Swine Production in Santa Catarina, Brazil - (Abstract) - (15-Oct-07)

Phytoextraction of Lead-Contaminanted Soil Using Vetivergrass (Vetiveria Zizanioides L.), Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica L.) and Caraboagrass (Paspalum conjugatum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paz-Alberto, A.M., Sigua, G.C., Bellrose, G.B., Prudente, J.A. 2007. Phytoextraction of Lead-Contaminanted Soil Using Vetivergrass (Vetiveria Zizanioides L.), Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica L.) and Caraboagrass (Paspalum conjugatum L.). Environmental Science and Pollution Research.14(7):505-509.

PHYTOREMEDIATON POTENTIALS OF SELECTED TROPICAL PLANTS FOR ETHIDIUM BROMIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uera, R.B., Paz-Alberto, A.M., Sigua, G.C. 2007. Phytoremediaton potentials of selected tropical plants for ethidium bromide. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 14(7): 498-504.

Impact of Cattle Congregation Sites on Soil Nutrients and Soil Compaction. - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Albano, J.P., Coleman, S.W. 2007. Impact of Cattle Congregation Sites on Soil Nutrients and Soil Compaction [abstract]. Florida Scientist.70(1):12-18.

Sustainable management of nutrients in forage-based pasture soils: effect of animal congregation sites. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W. 2007. Sustainable management of nutrients in forage-based pasture soils: effect of animal congregation sites. Journal of Soils and Sediments.6(4):249-253.

Gypsum-Water Management Interactions on the Survival, Yield, and Protein Content of Selected Species of Marsh Vegetation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sigua, G.C., W.H. Hudnall, and J. Prudente. 2008. Gypsum-Water Management Interactions on the Survival, Yield, and Protein Content of Selected Species of Marsh Vegetation. pp. 80-90. In S. Vyapari (ed.) Proceedings of the 33rd Annual Conference on Ecosystem Restoration and Creation. Institute of Florida Studies, Hillsborough Community College, Plant City, Florida. p. 143.

AGRICULTURAL EFFICANCY OF CARBONATIC LAKE-DREDGED MATERIALS IN ENHANCING PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W., Albano, J.P. 2006. Agricultural efficancy of carbonatic lake-dredged materials in enhancing pasture establishment. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA CD 2006.

SOIL PROFILE DISTRIBUTION OF PHOSPHORUS AND OTHER NUTRIENTS FOLLOWING WETLAND CONVERSION TO BEEF CATTLE PASTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Kang, W., Coleman, S.W. 2006. Soil profile distribution of phosphorus and other nutrients following wetland conversion to beef cattle pasture. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:2374- 2382.

Wetland Conversion to Beef Cattle Pasture: Effect on Soil Phosphorus - (Trade Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W. 2006. Wetland Conversion to Beef Cattle Pasture: Effect on Soil Phosphorus. Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal. 71(2): 56-60.

FROM WETLAND TO BEEF CATTLE PASTURE: IMPACT ON SOIL NUTRIENT DYNAMICS - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Kang, W., Coleman, S.W., Albano, J.P. 2006. From wetland to beef cattle pasture: impact on soil nutrient dynamics. Florida Scientist.69(1):26-28.

LAND APPLICATION OF CARBONIC LAKE-DREDGED MATERIALS: EFFECTS ON SOIL QUALITY AND FORAGE PRODUCTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W., Holtkamp, M.L. 2006. Land application of carbonic lake-dredged materials: effects on soil quality and forage productivity. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35: 1784-1794.

GYPSUM-WATER MANAGEMENT INTERACTIONS ON THE SURVIVAL, YIELD, AND PROTEIN CONTENT OF SELECTED SPECIES OF MARSH VEGETATION - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Hudnall, W.H., Prudente, J. 2006. Gypsum-water management interactions on the survival, yield, and protein content of selected species of marsh vegetation [abstract]. 33rd Annual Conference on Ecosystems Restoration and Creation Abstract Book. p.10.

PROPERLY MANAGED FORAGE-BASED COW-CALF OPERATIONS IN SOUTH CENTRAL FLORIDA ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY - (Trade Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W., Williams, M.J. 2006. Properly managed forage-based cow-calf operations in south central florida are environmentally friendly. Florida Cattleman. 70(10):42,44-47.

LEVELS OF LEAD IN URBAN SOILS FROM SELECTED CITIES IN CENTRAL REGION OF THE PHILIPPINES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ona, L.F., Alberto, A.P., Prudente, J.A., Sigua, G.C. 2006. Levels of lead in urban soils from selected cities in central region of the philippines. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 13(3)p.177-183

PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT FOR FORAGE-BASED COW-CALF OPERATIONS IN FLORIA, USA: ENVIRONMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W. 2006. Phosphorus management for forage-based cow-calf operations in floria, usa: environment and productivity. International Symposium on Phosphorus Dynamics in the Soil Plant Continuum.Uberlandia, Brazil. May 14-19, 2006. Edited by Vera C. Alves etas. Sete Lagoas, Brazil. p.266.

USING LAKE DREDGED MATERIALS TO ENHANCE PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT - (Trade Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W. 2006. Using lake dredged materials to enhance pasture establishment. The Florida Cattleman. 70(9):58-62.

LEVELS OF PHOSPHORUS IN SOILS AND TROPHIC STATE OF LAKES ASSOCIATED WITH GRAZED AND HAYED FORAGE-BASED PASTURE SYSTEMS IN FLORIDA - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W., Williams, M.J., Albano, J.P. 2005. Levels of phosphorus in soils and trophic state of lakes associated with grazed and hayed forage-based pasture systems in florida [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. November 6-10, 2005. Salt Lake City, UT. ASA-CSSA-SSSA CD ROM.

STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE: CONVERSION OF IMPROVED PASTURES TO WETLAND SYSTEMS - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Jim, G., Coleman, S.W. 2005. Stormwater best management practice: conversion of improved pastures to wetland systems [abstract]. 32nd Annual Conference on Ecosystems Restoration and Creation. Tampa, FL. October, 27-28 2005

STORMWATER BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE: CONVERSION OF IMPROVED PASTURES TO WETLAND SYSTEMS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sigua, G.C., Griffin, J.C., Coleman, S.W. 2005. Stormwater best management practice: conversion of improved pastures to wetland systems. In: Cannizzaro, P.J. (ed). Proceedings of the thirty second Annual Conference on Ecosystems Restoration and Creation. October 27-28, 2005, Tampa, Florida. p 136.

LONG TERM EFFECTS OF GRAZING AND HAYING ON SOIL NUTRIENT DYNAMICS IN FORAGE-BASED BEEF CATTLE OPERATIONS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Williams, M.J., Coleman, S.W. 2006. Long term effects of grazing and haying on soil nutrient dynamics in forage-based beef cattle operations.. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture.29(3):115-134.

NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS STATUS OF SOIL AND TROPHIC STATE OF LAKES ASSOCIATED WITH FORAGE-BASED BEEF CATTLE OPERATIONS IN FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Williams, M.J., Coleman, S.W., Starks, R. 2006. Nitrogen and phosphorus status of soil and trophic state of lakes associated with forage-based beef cattle operations in florida. Journal of Environmental Quality. 35:240-252.

ASSESSING EFFECTIVENESS OF ALUM TREATMENT AND WETLAND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT PLAN - (Other)

Sigua, G.C. 2005. Assessing effectiveness of alum treatment and wetland best management practices for stormwater management: quality assurance project plan. Government Publication/Report. p.1-47.

CUMULATIVE AND RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF REPEATED SEWAGE SLUDGE APPLICATIONS: FORAGE PRODUCTIVITY AND SOIL QUALITY IMPLICATIONS IN SOUTH FLORIDA, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Adjei, M.B., Rechcigl, J.E. 2005. Cumulative and residual effects of repeated sewage sludge applications: forage productivity and soil quality implications in south florida, usa. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. Vol. 12(2)p.80-88.

SIMPLE MODEL FOR SIMULATION OF WET DEPOSITION OF CHLORIDE AT A NEAR-COASTAL SITE IN FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sumner, D.M., Sigua, G.C. 2005. Simple model for simulation of wet deposition of chloride at a near-coastal site in florida. Florida Scientist.68(4):236-246.

CHARACTERIZATION OF PESTICIDE CHLORDANE IN ESTUARINE RIVER SEDIMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ouyang, Y., Ou, L., Sigua, G.C. 2005. Characterization of pesticide chlordane in estuarine river sediments. Journal of Environmental Quality.34:544-551 (2005)

ASSESSING THE LEVELS OF NUTRIENTS IN SOILS AND WATER ASSOCIATED WITH FORAGE BASED PASTURE SYSTEM IN SUBTROPICS - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W., Albano, J.P. 2005. Assessing the levels of nutrients in soils and water associated with forage based pasture system in subtropics. Meeting Abstract.Abstracts of the 69th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences. page 6, AGR-22

CATTLE CONGREGATION SITES DO NOT APPEAR TO IMPACT SOIL NUTRIENTS BUILD-UP - (Trade Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Coleman, S.W., Williams, M.J. 2005. Cattle congregation sites do not appear to impact soil nutrients build-up. Florida Cattleman. March 2005 Vol. 69, No.6, p 76-79.

BEEF CATTLE RESEARCH IN WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA - (Abstract)

Riley, D.G., Sigua, G.C. 2005. Beef cattle research in west central florida [abstract]. Florida Scientist. p.5. Paper No. AGR10.

USE OF DREDGED MATERIALS FOR PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT: FORAGE PRODUCTIVITY AND ECOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sigua, G.C. 2005. Use of dredged materials for pasture establishment: forage productivity and ecological implications.pp.117-128. in Cannizzaro, P.J. (ed). Proceedings of the thirty-first annual conferences on ecosystems restoration and creation. Tampa, FL. p.136.

CURRENT AND FUTURE OUTLOOK OF DREDGED AND SEWAGE SLUDGE MATERIALS IN AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C. 2005. Current and future outlook of dredged and sewage sludge materials in agriculture and environment. Journal of Soils and Sediments.Journal of Soils and Sediments 5(1)1A,2A,1-66(2005)p50-52.

ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF DREDGED MATERIALS: IMPLICATION TO ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE PART 2: PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT AND FORAGE PRODUCTIVITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Holtkamp, M.L., Coleman, S.W. 2004. Assessing the efficacy of dredged materials from Lake Panasoffkee: implication to environment and agriculture part 2: pasture establishment and forage quality. ESPR Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 11 (6): 394-399

ASSESSING THE EFFICACY OF DREDGED MATERIALS: IMPLICATION TO ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURE PART I: SOIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ASPECT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Holtkamp, M.L., Coleman, S.W. 2004. Assessing the efficacy of dredged materials from Lake Panasoffkee, Florida: implication to environment and agriculture part 1: soil and environmental quality aspect. ESPR - Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 11 (5):321-326

WETLAND CONVERSION TO BEEF CATTLE PASTURE: IMPACT ON SOIL NUTRIENT DYNAMICS - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Kang, W.J., Griffin, J., Coleman, S.W. 2004. Wetland conversion to beef cattle pasture: impact on soil nutrient dynamics. 2004 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meeting Abstract CD-ROM. November 2004

LAKE DREDGING AND BEYOND: IMPLICATION TO AGRUCULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Holtkamp, M.L., Coleman, S.W. 2004. Lake dredging and beyond: implication to agruculture and environment. NCER Abstract, p.392

LAKE DREDGED MATERIALS FOR BEEF CATTLE PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT IN SUBTROPICS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sigua, G.C., Holtkamp, M.L., Linton, J.M., Coleman, S.W. Lake dredged materials for beef cattle pasture establishment in subtropics. Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium.

WETLAND CONVERSION TO BEEF CATTLE PASTURE: CHANGES IN SOIL PROPERTIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Griffin, J., Kang, W., Coleman, S.W. 2004. Wetland conversion to beef cattle pasture: changes in soil properties. Journal of Soils and Sediments. Journal of Soils and Sediments Vol.4 (issue 1) pp. 4-10

BASIN WIDE ASSESSMENT OF NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS LOADINGS IN THE INDIAN RIVER LAGOON, FLORIDA - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C. 2004. Basin wide assessment of nitrogen and phosphorus loadings in the indian river lagoon, florida. Orlando Florida March 12-13,2004 Meeting Abstract. Florida Academy Abstract Book. p. 15.

LEVELS AND CHANGES OF SOIL PHOSPHORUS IN THE SUBTROPICAL BEEF CATTLE PASTURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C. 2004. Levels and changes of soil phosphorus in the subtropical beef cattle pastures. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis: Vol. 35, (7&8) pp 975-990.

RESIDUAL ASSESSMENT OF FORAGE YIELD AND SOIL CHEMICAL STATUS IN SUBTROPICAL BEEF CATTLE PASTURES FOLLOWING REPEATED BIOSOLIDS APPLICATION - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Adjei, M.B., Rechcigl, J.E. Residual assessment of forage yield and soil chemical status in subtropical beef cattle pastures following repeated biosolids application. Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium. Lake Buena Vista, FL. Abstract p.81.

SOILS AND ENVIRONMENT OF GRAZED PASTURE ECOSYSTEMS IN SUBTROPICAL UNITED STATES: TRENDS AND RESEARCH RESULTS - (Research Notes)

Sigua, G.C. 2003. Soils and environment of grazed pasture ecosystems in subtropical united states: trends and research results. Journal of Soils and Sediments Vol.3 (suppl.4):pp 258-260. (Invited Paper)

LAKE DREDGED MATERIALS FOR BEEF CATTLE PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT IN SUBTROPICS - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Holtkamp, M.L., Linton, J.M., Coleman, S.W. 2003. Lake dredged materials for beef cattle pasture establishment in subtropics. Bay Area Scientific Information Symposium.Tampa, Florida

IMPACT OF GRAZING AND HAYING ON SOIL NUTRIENTS IN THE SUBTROPICAL BEEF CATTLE PASTURES - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Williams, M.J., Coleman, S.W. 2003. Impact of grazing and haying on soil nutrients in the subtropical beef cattle pastures. 2003 Soil Science Society of America Journal. Denver, CO.

LAND APPLICATION OF LAKE-DREDGED MATERIALS FOR BAHIAGRASS ESTABLISHMENT IN THE SUBTROPICAL BEEF PASTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Holtkamp, M.L., Linton, J.M., Coleman, S.W. 2003. Land application of lake-dredged materials for bahiagrass establishment in the subtropical beef pasture. Journal of Soils and Sediments. Vol.3 (suppl.2) pp. 93-99.

DISPOSAL ALTERNATIVE OF LAKE-DREDGED MATERIALS FOR BAHIAGRASS ESTABLISHMENT IN SUBTROPICAL BEEF PASTURE - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Holtlcamp, M.L., Linton, J.M., Coleman, S.W. 2003. Disposal alternative of lake-dredged materials for bahiagrass establishment in subtropical beef pasture. American Society of Agronomy Meetings, Mobile AL.

WATER QUALITY OF SELECTED LAKES ASSOCIATED WITH BEEF CATTLE PASTURES IN CENTRAL FLORIDA - (Trade Journal)

Sigua, G.C., Williams, M.J., Coleman, S.W. 2003. Water quality of selected lakes associated with beef cattle pastures in central florida. Florida Cattleman and Livestock Journal. Vol. 64 (suppl.4): p47-49 (Invited Paper)

SOIL PHOSPHORUS DYNAMICS IN SUBTROPICAL BEEF CATTLE PASTURES UNDER DIFFERENT PASTURE MANAGEMENT - (Abstract)

Sigua, G.C., Williams, M.J., Coleman, S.W. 2002. Soil phosphorus dynamics in subtropical beef cattle pastures under different pasture management. 2002 ASA-CSSA-SSSA Meetings, Indianapolis, IN.

ESTIMATING HIGH-RESOLUTION ATMOSPHERIC DEPOSITION OF CHLORIDE IN COASTAL FLORIDA - (Abstract)

Sumner, D.M., Sigua, G.C. 2002. Estimating high-resolution atmospheric deposition of chloride in coastal florida. 2002 American Society of Agronomy Meetings, Indianapolis, IN.