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Range Cattle Research & Education Center

Range Cattle Research & Education Center

Dr. Maria Lucia Silveira

Professor - Soil Scientist

EDIS Publications

Refereed Journals

  • Cardoso, A. S., Silveira, M. L., Kohmann, M. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., Sellers, B., Baldo, A., & Sekiya, B. M. S. (2022). Bahiagrass and soil responses to lime sources and application levels. Agronomy Journal, 114(6): 3183-3192. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.21191

  • da Silva, H. M. S., Dubeux, Jr., J. C. B., Silveira, M. L., Lira Jr., M. A., Cardoso, A. S., & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2022). Greenhouse gas mitigation and carbon sequestration potential in humid grassland ecosystems in Brazil: A review. Journal of Environmental Management. 323:116269. DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116269

  • Kleinman, P. J. A., Spiegal, S. A., Silveira, M. L., Baker, J. M., Dell, C. J., Bittman, S., Cibin, R., Vadas, P. A., Buser, M. D., & Tsegaye, T. (2022). Envisioning the Manureshed: Toward comprehensive integration of modern crop and animal production. Journal of Environmental Quality, 51(4), 481-493. DOI:  10.1002/jeq2.20382

  • Kohmann, M. M., Silveira, M. L., Brandani, C. B., Sanchez, J. M. D., da Silva, H. M. S., & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2022). Plant litter chemical characteristics drive decomposition in subtropical rangelands under prescribed fire management. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 84, 22-30. DOI:  10.1016/j.rama.2022.05.002

  • Lu, Y., Silveira, M. L., O’Connor, G. A., Vendramini, J. M. B., & Li, Y. C. (2022). Biochar type and application methods affected nitrogen and phosphorus leaching from a sandy soil amended with inorganic fertilizers and biosolids. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 5(1), e20236. DOI: 10.1002/agg2.20236

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Kohmann, M. M., Silva, H. M. S., Moriel, P., Hendry, D. D., & Hendry, F. (2022). Ruminal digestibility and in-vitro methane emissions of native plant species in subtropical rangelands. Rangeland Ecology & Management, 82, 42-50. DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2022.02.002

  • Spiegal, S., Vendramini, J. M. B., Bittman, S., Silveira, M. L., Gifford, C., Rotz, C. A., Ragosta, J. P., & Kleinman, P. J. A. (2022). Recycling nutrients in the beef supply chain through circular manuresheds: Data to assess tradeoffs. Journal of Environmental Quality, 51(4), 494-509. DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20365

  • Williams, M. R., Welikhe, P., Bos, J., King, K., Akland, M., Augustine, D., Baffaut, C., Beck, E. G., Bierer, A., Bosch, D. D., Boughton, E., Brandani, C., Brooks, E., Buda, A., Cavigelli, M., Faulkner, J., Feyereisen, G., Fortuna, A., Gamble, J., Hanrahan, B., Hussain, M., Kohmann, M., Kovar, J., Lee, B., Leytem, A., Liebig, M., Line, D., Macrae, M., Moorman, T., Moriasi, D., Nelson, N., Ortega-Pieck, A., Osmond, D., Pisani, O., Ragosta, J., Reba, M., Saha, A., Sanchez, J., Silveira, M., Smith, D., Spiegal, S., Swain, H., Unrine, J., Webb, P., White, K., Wilson, H., & Yasarer, L. (2022). P-FLUX: A phosphorus budget dataset spanning diverse agricultural production systems in the U.S. and Canada. Journal of Environmental Quality, 51(3), 451-461. DOI:  10.1002/jeq2.20351.

  • da Silva, L., Sollenberger, L. E., Mullenix, M. K., Kohmann, M. M., Dubux, Jr., J. C. B., & Silveira, M. L. (2022). Soil carbon and nitrogen stocks in nitrogen-fertilized grass and legume-grass forage systems. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 122, 105-117. DOI: 10.1007/s10705-021-10188-9

  • Bracho, R. G., Silveira, M. L., Boughton, R., Sanchez, J. M. D., Kohmann, M. M., Brandani, C. B., & Celis, G. (2021). Carbon dynamics and soil greenhouse fluxes in a Florida’s native rangeland before and after fire. Agricultural and Forest Metereology, 311, 108682. DOI: 10.1016/j.agrformet.2021.108682

  • da Silva, L. S., Sollenberger, L. E., Kohmann, M. K., Dubeux, J. C. B., Aryal, P., Silveira, M. L., & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2021). Litter mass and nitrogen disappearance in year-round nitrogen-fertilized grass and legume-grass forage systems. Agronomy Journal, 113(6), 5170-5182. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.20826

  • Garzon, J. A., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Moriel, P., da Silva, H. M., Dubeux Jr., J. C. B., Kaneko, M., Carnelos, C. C., & Mamede, P. A. (2021). Harvest management and genotype effects on sunn hemp forage characteristics. Agronomy Journal, 113(1), 298-307. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.20465.

  • Kohmann, M. M., Saha, A., Silveira, M. L., Boughton, E. H., Swain, H., & Brandani, C. B. (2021). Farm-scale phosphorus budgets of beef cow-calf operations. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystem, 119, 389-403. DOI: 10.1007/s10705-021-10130-z.

  • Lu. Y., Silveira, M. L., O’Connor, G. A., Vendramini, J. M. B., Erickson, J. E., & Li, Y. C. (2021). Assessing the impacts of biochar and fertilizer management strategies on N and P balances in subtropical pastures. Geoderma, 394(15), 115038. DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2021.115038

  • Paudel, S., Cobb, A. B., Boughton, E. H., Spiegal, S., Boughton, R. K., Silveira, M. L., Swain, H. M., Reuter, R., Goodman, L. E., & Steiner, J. L. (2021). A framework for sustainable management of ecosystem services and disservices in perennial grassland agroecosystems. Ecosphere, 12(11), e03837. DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.3837

  • Radujkovic, D., Verbruggen, E., Seabloom, E. W., Bahn, M., Biederman, L. A., Borer, E. T., Boughton, E. H., Catford, J. A., Campioli, M., Donohue, I., Ebeling, A., Eskelinen, A., Fay, P. A., Hansart, A., Knops, J. M. H., MacDougall, A. S., Ohlert, T., Venterink, H. O., Raynaud, X., Risch, A., Roscher, C., Schutz, M., Silveira, M. L., Stevens, C. J., Van Sundert, K., Virtanen, R., Wardle, G. M., Wragg, P. D., & Vicca. S. (2021). Soil properties as key predictors of global grassland production: Have we overlooked micronutrients? Ecology Letters, 24(12), 2713-2725. DOI: 10.1111/ele.13894

  • Cooley, K. D., Sollenberger, L.E., Kohmann, M.M., Blount, A.S., Dubeux, Jr., J.C.B., Silveira, M.L., da Silva, L.S. & Aryal, P. (2020). Rhizoma peanut herbage and root-rhizome responses to extended regrowth periods. Crop Science, 60(5), 2802-2813. DOI: 10.1002/csc2.20236

  • Lu, Y., Silveira, M. L. Cavigelli, M. A., Vendramini, J. M. B., Erickson, J. E. & Li, Y. (2020). Biochar impacts on nutrient dynamics in a subtropical grassland soil: 2. Greenhouse gas emissions. Journal of Environmental Quality, 49(5), 1421-1434. DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20141

  • Lu, Y., Silveira, M. L., O’Connor, G. A., Vendramini, J. M. B., Erickson, J. E. & Li, Y. (2020). Biochar impacts on nutrient dynamics in a subtropical grassland soil: 1. Nitrogen and phosphorus leaching. Journal of Environmental Quality, 49(5), 1408-1420. DOI: 10.1002/jeq2.20139 

  • Lu. Y., Silveira, M. L., Vendramini, J. M. B., Erickson, J. E. & Li, Y. (2020). Biosolids and biochar application effects on bahiagrass herbage accumulation and nutritive value. Agronomy Journal 112(2), 1330-1345. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.20101

  • Orrico Junior, M. A. P., Vendramini, J. M. B, Erickson, J., Moriel, P., Silveira, M. L. A., Aguiar, A. D., Sanchez, J. M. D., Silva, W. L. & Silva, H. M. (2020). Nutritive value and fermentation characteristics of silages produced from different sweet sorghum plant components with or without microbial inoculation. Applied Animal Science, 36, 777-783. DOI:10.15232/aas.2020-02027

  • Risch, A. C., Zimmermann, S., Moser, B., Schütz, M., Hagedorn, F., Firn, J., Fay, P. A., Adler, P. B., Biederman, L. A., Blair, J. M., Borer, E. T., Broadbent, A. A. D.,  Brown, C. S., Cadotte, M. W., Caldeira, M. C., Davies, K. F., Virgilio, A., Eisenhauer, N., Eskelinen, A., Knops, J. M. H., MacDougall, A. S., McCulley, R. L., Melbourne, B. A., Moore, J. L., Power, S. A., Prober, S. M., Seabloom, E. W., Siebert, J., Silveira, M. L., Speziale, K. L., Stevens, C. J., Tognetti, P. M., Virtanen, R., Yahdjian, L. & Ochoa‐Hueso, R. (2020). Global impacts of fertilization and herbivore removal on soil net nitrogen mineralization are modulated by local climate and soil properties. Global Change Biology, 26, 7173 - 7185.  DOI: 10.1111/gcb.15308 

  • Silva, H. M. S., Vendramini, J. M. B., Oliveira, F. C. L., Soares, C. V. S., Kaneko, M. Silveira, M. L., Sanchez, J. M. D. & Yarborough, J. K. (2020). Harvest frequency effects on herbage characteristics of ‘Mavuno’ brachiariagrass. Crop Science, 60(2), 113-1122
  • Spiegal, S., Kleinman, P., Endale, D., Bryant, R., Dell, C., Goslee, S., Meinen, R., Flynn, C., Baker, J., Browning, D., McCarty, G., Bittman, S., Carter, J., Cavigelli, M., Duncan, E., Gowda, P., Li, X., Ponce-Campos, G., Cibin, R., Silveira, M.L., Smith, D., Arthur, S. & Yang, Q.C. (2020) Manuresheds: Advancing nutrient recycling in US agriculture. Agricultural Systems, 182, 102813. DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2020.102813

  • Wade, J., Landry-Maltais, G., Lucas, D. E., Bongiorno, G.,  Bowles, T. M., Calderón, F. J., Culman, S. W. , Daughtridge, R.,  Ernakovich, J. G., Fonte, S. J.,  Giang, D., Herman, B. L.,  Guan, L., Jastrow, J. D., Loh, B. H. H., Kelly, C., Mann, M. E., Matamala, R., Miernicki, E. A., Peterson, B., Pulleman, M. M., Scow, K. M., Snapp, S. S., Thomas, V. , Tu, X., Wang, D., Jelinski, N. A., Liles, G. C., Barrios-Masias, F. H., Rippner, D. A, Silveira, M. L. & Margenot, A. J. 2020.Assessing the sensitivity and repeatability of permanganate oxidizable carbon as a soil health metric: An interlab comparison across soils. Geoderma 366(1),114235. DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114235

  • Alencar, N. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., Dubeux, J. C. B., Jr., dos Santos, A. C., Sanchez, J. M. D., Silva, H. M., Silveira, M. L., Sousa, L. F., & Neiva, J. N. M. (2019) Impact of leaf and stem proportions on dry matter and crude protein in situ disappearance of rhizome peanut genotypes. Crop Science, 59, 1815-1821.

  • Borges, B. M. M. N., Bordonal, R. O., Silveira, M. L., & Coutinho, E. L. M. (2019). Short-term impacts of high levels of nitrogen fertilization on soil carbon dynamics in a tropical pasture. Catena, 174, 413-416. DOI: 10.1016/j.catena.2018.11.033

  • Kohmann, M. M., Sollenberger, L. E., Dubeux, J. C. B., Jr., Silveira, M. L., & Moreno, S. B. (2019). Legume proportion in grassland litter affects decomposition dynamics and nutrient mineralization. Agronomy Journal, 111(3), 1079-1089. DOI: 10.2134/agronj2018.09.0603

  • Liang, X., Erickson, J. E., Silveira, M. L., Sollenberger, L. E., Rowland, D. L. & Vermerris, W. (2019). Quantifying shoot and root biomass production and soil carbon under perennial bioenergy grasses in a subtropical environment. Biomass and Bioenergy, 128, DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2019.105323

  • Reye-Cabrera, J., Erickson, J. E., Leon, R. G., Silveira, M. L., & Sollenberger, L. E. (2019). Amending marginal sandy soils with biochar and lignocellulosic fermentation residual sustains fertility in elephantgrass bioenergy cropping systems. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 115(1), 69-83. DOI:  10.1007/s10705-019-10011-6

  • Risch, A. C., Zimmermann, S., Ochoa-Hueso, R., Schutz, M., Frey, B., Firn, J. L., Fay, P. A., Hagedorn, Borer, E. T., Seabloom, E. W., Harpole, W. S., Knops, J. M. H., McCulley, R. L., Broadbent, A. A. D., Stevens, C. J., Silveira, M. L., Báez, S., Biederman, L. A., Blair, J. M., Brown, C. S., Caldeira, M. C., Collins, C. L., Daleo, P., di Virgilio, A., Ebeling, A., Eisenhauer, N., Esch, E., Eskelinen, A., Hagenah, N., Hautier, Y., Kirkman, K. P., MacDougall, A. S., Moore, J. L., Power, S. A., Prober, S. M., Roscher, C., Sankaran, M., Siebert, J., Speziale, K. L., Tognetti, P. M., Virtanen, R., Yahdjian, L., & Moser, B. (2019). Soil net nitrogen mineralisation across global grasslands. Nature Communications, 10, 4981. DOI:10.1038/s41467-019-12948-2

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Sollenberger, L. E., Dubeux, J. C. B., Jr., Moriel, P., Sellers, B., Yarborough, J. K., & Leite de Oliveira, F. C. (2019). Seeding strategies of bahiagrass and pintoi peanut affect pasture establishment under weed competition. Grass and Forage Science, 74(3), 381-388. DOI: 10.1111/gfs.12413

  • Silva, H. M. S., Dubeux, J. C. B. Jr., Silveira, M. L., Santos, M. V. F., Freitas, E. V., & Almeida, B. G. (2019). Soil and root attributes in pastures managed under different stocking rates and nitrogen fertilization levels. Agroecosystems, Geosciences, and Environment. DOI: 10.2134/age2018.08.0031

  • Silva, H. M. S., Dubeux, J. C. B., Jr., Silveira, M. L., Santos, M. V. F., Freitas, E. V., & Lira, M. A. (2019). Root decomposition of grazed signalgrass in response to stocking and nitrogen fertilization rates. Crop Science, 59, 811-818. DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2018.08.523

  • Silveira, M. L., O’Connor, G. A., Lu, Y. Erickson, J. E., Brandani, C., & Kohmann, M. M. (2019). Runoff and leachate Phosphorus and Nitrogen losses from grass-vegetated soil boxes amended with biosolids and fertilizer. Journal of Environmental Quality, 48, 1498-1506. DOI:  10.2134/jeq2019.03.0106

  • Sollenberger, L. E., Kohmann, M. M., Dubeux, J. C. B., Jr., & Silveira, M. L. (2019). Grassland management affects delivery of regulating and supporting ecosystem services. Crop Science, 59, 441-459. DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2018.09.0594

  • Alencar, N. M., Vendramini, J. M. B., dos Santos, A. C., Silveira, M. L., Dubeux Jr., J. C. B., Sousa, L. F. & Neiva, J. N. M. (2018). Herbage characteristics of pintoi peanut and palisadegrass established as monoculture or mixed swards. Crop Science, 58, 2131-2137.

  • Dias, J. L. C. S., Sellers, B. A., Ferrell, J. A., Silveira, M. L. A., & Vendramini, J. M. B. (2018). Herbage response to dogfennel cover and limited nitrogen fertilization in bahiagrass pastures. Agronomy Journal, 110, 2507-2512.

  • Kohmann, M., Sollenberger, L. E., Dubeux, J. C. B., Silveira, M. L., Moreno, S. B., Silva, L. S., Aryal, P. (2018). Nitrogen fertilization and proportion of legume affect litter decomposition and nutrient return in grass pastures. Crop Science 58, 2138-2148.

  • Liang, X., Erickson, J. E., Sollenberger, L.E., Rowland, D. L., Silveira, M. L., & Vermerris, W. (2018). Growth and transpiration responses of elephantgrass and energycane to soil drying. Crop Science, 58, 354-363.

  • Pearsaul, D., Leon, R., Sellers, B., Silveira, M. L., & Odero, D. (2018). Evaluation of verticutting and herbicide for tropical signalgrass (Uruchloa subquadripara) control in turf. Weed Technology, 32, 392-397.

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Sollenberger, L. E., Silveira, M. L., Dubeux, Jr., J. C. B., Moriel, P., Kuwahara, F. A., Cecato, U., Yarborough, J. K. , Soares Filho, C. V., & Oliveira, F. C. L. (2018). Forage characteristics of bermudagrass pastures overseeded with pintoi peanut and grazed at different stubble heights. Crop Science, 58, 1808-1816.

  • Sanchez, J. M. D., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., Sollenberger, L. E., Dubeux Jr., J. C. B., Moriel, P., Kuwahara, F. A., Cecato, U., Yarborough, J. K., Soares Filho, C. V., & Oliveira, F. C. L. (2018). Genotype and regrowth interval effects on in situ disappearance of rhizoma peanut. Crop Science, 58, 2174-2181.

  • Xu, S., Silveira, M. L., Sollenberger, L. E., Viegas, P., Lacerda, J. J. J., & Azenha, M. V. (2018). Conversion of native rangelands into cultivated pasturelands in subtropical ecosystems - Impacts on aggregate-associated carbon and nitrogen. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 73, 156-163.

  • Borges, B. M. M. N., Silveira, M. L., Cardoso, S.S., Moline, E .F. V., Coutinho Neto, A. M., Lucas F. T., Muraoka, T., and Coutinho, E. L. M. (2017) Growth, herbage accumulation, and nutritive value of ‘Tifton 85’ bermudagrass as affected by nitrogen fertilization strategies. Crop Science, 57, 3333-3342.
  • Kohmann, M.M., Sollenberger, L. E., Vendramini, J. M. B., Silveira, M. L., and Moreno, L. S. B. (2017) Harvest stubble height and K fertilization affect performance of Jiggs and ‘Tifton 85’ bermudagrasses. Crop Science, 57, 3352-3359.
  • Lastinger, C. A., Dias, J. L. C. S., Sellers, B. A., Ferrell, J. A., Silveira, M. L. and Vendramini, J. M. B. (2017) Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) tolerance to hexazinone. Weed Technology, 31, 682-688.
  • Liu, K., Sollenberger, L. E., Silveira, M. L., Vendramini, J. M. B., and Newman, Y. C. (2017) Nutrient pools in bermudagrass swards fertilized at different nitrogen levels. Crop Science, 57, 525-533.
  • Reyes-Cabrera, J., Erickson, J., Rowland, D., Silveira, M.L., Morgan, K. (2017) Differences in biomass and water dynamics between a cotton-peanut rotation and a sweet sorghum bioenergy crop with and without biochar and vinasse as soil amendements. Field Crops Research, 214, 123-130.
  • Reye-Cabrera, J., Erickson, J., Leon, R. G., Silveira, M. L., Rowland, D., Sollenberger, L. E., and Morgan, K. (2017) Converting bahiagrass pasture land to elephantgrass bioenergy production enhances biomass yield and water quality. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 248, 20-28.
  • Reye-Cabrera, J., Leon, R. G., Erickson, J., Rowland, D., Silveira, M. L., Morgan, K. and Giurcanu, M. (2017) Biochar changes root architecture and plant water status of soybean during early vegetative growth. Crop Science, 57, 454-461.
  • Silveira, M. L., Vendramini, J. M. B., da Silva, H. M. S., Borges, B. M. M. N., Ribeirinho, V. S.,  Lacerda, J. J. J., Azenha, M. V., Viegas, P. R. A., and Aguiar, A. D. (2017) Potassium and phosphorus fertilization impacts on bermudagrass and limpograss herbage accumulation, nutritive value, and persistence. Crop Science, 57, 2881-2890.
  • Xu, S., Silveira, M. L., Inglett, K. S., Sollenberger, L. E., Gerber, S. (2017) Soil microbial community responses to long- term land use intensification in subtropical grazing lands. Geoderma, 293, 73-81.
  • Lastinger, C.A., B.A. Sellers, J.A. Ferrell, J.M.B. Vendramini, and M.L. Silveira. 2016. Limpograss tolerance to herbicides is affected by time of year, but not regrowth height or fertilizer application timing. Crop Forage & Turfgrass Management. doi:10.2134/cftm2016.04.0033.
  • Liang, X., J.E., Erickson, M.L., Silveira, L.E. Sollenberger, and D.L. Rowland. 2016. Tissue chemistry and morphology affect root decomposition of perennial bioenergy grasses on sandy soil in a sub-tropical environment. Global Change Biology Bioenergy 8:1015-1024.
  • Mullenix, M.K., L.E. Sollenberger, M.O. Wallau, A.R. Blount, J.M.B. Vendramini, M.L. Silveira, and D.L. Rowland. 2016. Herbage accumulation, nutritive value, and persistence responses of rhizoma peanut cultivars and germplasm to grazing management. Crop Science 56:907-915.
  • Mullenix, M.K., L.E. Sollenberger, M.O. Wallau, D.L. Rowland, A.R. Blount, J.M.B. Vendramini, and M.L. Silveira. 2016. Sward structure, light interception, and rhizome-root responses of rhizoma peanut cultivars and germplasm to grazing management. Crop Science 56:899-906.
  • Silveira, M.L., F.M. Rouquette, Jr., V.A. Haby, and G.R. Smith. 2016. Effects of thirty-seven years of stocking and fertility regimens on soil chemical properties in bermudagrass pastures. Agronomy Journal 108:913-921.
  • Xu, S., M.L. Silveira, K.S. Inglett, L.E. Sollenberger, and S. Gerber. 2016. Effect of land-use conversion on ecosystem C stock and distribution in subtropical grazing lands. Plant and Soil 399:233-245.
  • Adewopo, J.B., M. L. Silveira, S. Xu, S. Gerber, L. E. Sollenberger, T. Martin. 2015. Long-term grassland intensification impacts on particle-size soil carbon fractions: Evidence from carbon-13 abundance. Soil Science Society of America Journal 79:1198-1205.
  • Adewopo, J.B., M. L. Silveira, S. Xu, S. Gerber, L. E. Sollenberger, T. Martin. 2015. Management intensification effects on autotrophic and heterotrophic soil respiration in subtropical grasslands. Ecological Indicators 56:6-14
  • Na, C., L.E. Sollenberger, J.E. Erickson, K.R. Woodard, J.M.B. Vendramini, and M.L. Silveira. 2015. Management of perennial warm-season bioenergy grasses I. Biomass harvested, nutrient removal, and persistence responses of elephantgrass and energycane to harvest frequency and timing. Bioenergy Research 8:581-589.
  • Na, C., L.E. Sollenberger, J.E. Erickson, K.R. Woodard, M.S. Castillo, M.K. Mullenix, J.M.B. Vendramini, and M.L. Silveira. 2015. Management of perennial warm-season bioenergy grasses. II. Seasonal differences in elephantgrass and energycane morphological characteristics affect responses to harvest frequency and timing. Bioenergy Research 8:618-626.
  • Rana, N., B. A. Sellers, J. A. Ferrell, G. E. MacDonald, M. L. Silveira, and J. M. Vendramini. 2015. Integrated management techniques for long-term control of giant smutgrass (Sporobolus indicus var. pyramidalis) in bahiagrass pasture in Florida. Weed Technology 29:570-577.
  • Silva, H.M.S., J.C.B. Jr., Dubeux, M.L. Silveira, E.V. Freitas, M.V.F. Santos, M.A. Lira. 2015. Stocking rate and nitrogen fertilization affect root decomposition of elephantgrass. Agronomy Journal 107:1331-1338.
  • Silveira, M. L., J. M. B. Vendramini, B. Sellers, F. A. Monteiro, A. G. Artur, and E. Dupas. 2015. Bahiagrass response and N loss from selected N fertilizer sources. Grass and Forage Science 70:154-160.
  • Soni, N., Leon, R.G., Erickson, J.E., Ferrell, J.A., Silveira, M.L. 2015. Biochar decreases atrazine and pendimethalin preemergence herbicidal activity. Weed Technology 29:359-366.
  • Adewopo, J.B., M.L. Silveira, S. Xu, S. Gerber, L. E. Sollenberger, and T. Martin. 2014. Management intensification impacts on soil and ecosystem carbon stocks in subtropical grasslands. Soil Science Society of America Journal 78:977-986.
  • Mullenix, K., L.E. Sollenberger, A.R. Blount, J.M.B. Vendramini, M.L. Silveira, and M.S. Castillo. 2014. Growth habit of rhizome peanut affects establishment and spread when strip-planted in bahiagrass pastures. Crop Science 54:2886-2892.
  • Silveira, M.L., S. Xu., J. Adewopo, A. J. Franzluebbers, and G. Buonadio. 2014. Grazing land intensification effects on soil C dynamics in aggregate size fractions of a Spodosol. Geoderma 230-231:185-193.
  • Vendramini, J.M.B., J.C.B. Dubeux, and M.L. Silveira. 2014. Nutrient cycling in tropical pasture ecosystems. Brazilian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 9, 308-315.
  • Silveira, M.L., and O’Connor, G.A. 2013. Temperature effects on phosphorus release from a biosolids-amended soil. Applied and Environmental Soil Science, article ID 81715, 8 pages. doi:10.1155/2013/981715.
  • Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., Seller, B.A., Monteiro, F.A., Artur, A.G., and Dupas, E. 2013. Bahiagrass response and N leaching from various N fertilizer sources. Grass and Forage Science. DOI: 10.1111/gfs.12078
  • Silveira, M.L., F.M. Rouquette, Jr., V.A. Haby, and G.R. Smith. 2012. Soil P in bermudagrass pastures during 37 years of stocking. Agronomy Journal. 150:999-1004.
  • Silveira, M.L., Driscoll, J., Silveira, C.P., Graetz, D.A., Sollenberger, L.E., and Vendramini, J.M.B. 2013. Land application of aluminum water treatment residual to bahigrass pastures: Soil and forage responses. Agronomy Journal. 105:1-7
  • Silveira, M.L., Liu, K., Sollenberger, L.E., Follett, R.F., and Vendramini, J.M.B. 2013. Short-term effects of grazing intensity and nitrogen fertilization on soil organic carbon pools under perennial grass pastures in the Southeastern USA. Soil Biology & Biochemistry. 58:42-49.
  • Silveira, M.L., J.M.B. Vendramini, X. Sui, L.E. Sollenberger, and G.A. O’Connor. 2013. Use of warm-season grasses managed as bioenergy crops for phytoremediation of P in P-enriched soils. Agronomy Journal. 105:95-100.
  • Rana, N., Sellers, B.A., Ferrell, J.A., MacDonald, G.E., Silveira, M.L, and Vendramini, J.M. 2013. Impact of soil pH on bahiagrass competition with giant smutgrass (Sporobolus indicus var. pyramidalis) and small smutgrass (Sporobolus indicus var. indicus). Weed Science. 61:109-116.
  • Silveira, M.L., J.M.B. Vendramini, X. Sui, L.E. Sollenberger, and G.A. O’Connor. 2013. Screening perennial warm-season bioenergy crops as an alternative for phytoremedication of excess soil P. BioEnergy Research 6:469-475.
  • Vendramini, J.M.B., Silveira, M.L., and Sellers, B. 2012. Methods of establishing annual ryegrass into bahiagrass sod affect forage botanical composition, production, and nutritive value. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2012-0517-01-RS.
  • Silveira, M.L., Reddy, K.R., and Comerford, N.B. 2011. Litter decomposition and soluble carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus release in a forest ecosystem. Open J. Soil Sci. 1:86-96.
  • Obour, A.K., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., Sollenberger, L.E., O’Connor, G.A. 2011. Fluctuating water table effect on phosphorus release and availability from a Florida Spodosol. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 91:207-217.
  • Silveira, M.L., Obour, A.K., Vendramini, J.M., and Sollenberger, L.E. 2011. Using tissue analysis as a tool to predict bahiagrass phosphorus fertilization requirement. Journal of Plant Nutrition 34:2193-2205.
  • Obour, A.K., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., Jawitz, J.W., O’Connor, G.A., and Sollenberger, L.E. 2011. A phosphorus budget for bahiagrass pastures growing on a typical Florida Spodosol. Agronomy Journal 103:611-616.
  • Liu, K., Sollenberger, L.E., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., and Newman, Y.C. 2011. Distribution of nutrients among soil-plant pools in ‘Tifton 85’ bermudagrass pastures grazed at different intensities. Crop Science 51:1800-1807.
  • Moura, D.R, Silveira, M.L., O’Connor, G.A., and Wise W.R. 2011. Long-term reclaimed water application effects on phosphorus leaching potential in rapid infiltration basins. Journal of Environmental Monitoring 13:2457-2462.
  • Castillo, M.S., Sollenberger, L.E., Vendramini, J.M.B., Woodard, K.R., O’Connor, G.A., Silveira, M.L., and Sartain, J.B. 2011. Incorporation of municipal biosolids affects organic nitrogen mineralization and elephantgrass biomass production. Agronomy Journal 103:899-905.
  • Silveira, ML, Obour, A.K., Arthington, J., Sollenberger, L.E. 2011. The cow-calf industry and water quality in South Florida, USA- A review. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 89:439-452.
  • Obour, A. K., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., Sollenberger, L.E., O’Connor, G.A., Jawitz, J.W. 2011. Agronomic and environmental impacts of phosphorus fertilization of low input bahiagrass systems in Florida. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 89:281-290
  • Obour, A.K., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., Sollenberger, L.E., O’Connor, G.A., and Jawitz, J.W. 2011. Phosphorus fertilization responses on bahiagrass pastures – Forage production and water quality. Agronomy Journal 103:324-330.
  • Liu, K., Sollenberger, L.E., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M., and Newman, Y.C. 2011. Grazing intensity and nitrogen fertilization affect litter responses in ‘Tifton 85’ bermudagrass pastures. II. Decomposition and nitrogen mineralization. Agronomy Journal 103:163-168.
  • Liu, K., Sollenberger, L.E., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M., and Newman, Y.C. 2011. Grazing intensity and nitrogen fertilization affect litter responses in ‘Tifton 85’ bermudagrass pastures. I. Mass, deposition rate, and chemical composition. Agronomy Journal 103:156-162
  • Inyang, U., Vendramini, J.M.B., Sellers, B., Silveira, M.L., Lunpha, A., Sollenberger, L.E., Adesogan, A., and Paiva, L.M. 2010. Harvest frequency and stubble height affect herbage accumulation, nutritive value, and persistence of ‘Mulato II’ brachiariagrass. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2010-0923-01-RS.
  • Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., and Sollenberger, L.E. 2010. Phosphorus management and water quality problems in grazingland ecosystems. International Journal of Agronomy. doi:10.1155/2010/517603.
  • Obour, A. K., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., Adjei, M.B., and Sollenberger, L.E. 2010. Evaluating cattle manure application strategies on phosphorus and nitrogen losses from a Florida Spodosol. Agronomy Journal 102:1511-1521.
  • Castillo, M.S., Sollenberger, L.E., Vendramini, J.M.B., Woodard, K.R., O’Connor, G.A., Newman, Y.C., Silveira, M.L., and Sartain, J.B. 2010. Municipal biosolids as an alternative nutrient source for bioenergy crops: I. Elephantgrass biomass production and soil responses. Agronomy Journal 102:1308-1313.
  • Castillo, M.S., Sollenberger, L.E., Vendramini, J.M.B., Woodard, K.R., Gilmour, J.T., O’Connor, G.A., Newman, Y.C., Silveira, M.L., and Sartain, J.B. 2010. Municipal biosolids as an alternative nutrient source for bioenergy crops: II. Biosolids decomposition and organic nitrogen mineralization. Agronomy Journal 102:1314-1320.
  • Vendramini. J.M.B., Adesogan, A.T., Silveira, M.L., Sollenberger, L.E., Queiroz, O.C., and Anderson, W.E. 2010. Nutritive value and fermentation parameters of warm-season grass silage. Professional Animal Science, 26:193-200.
  • Silveira, M.L., Comerford, N.B., Reddy, K.R., Prenger, J., and DeBusk, W.F. 2010. Influence of military land uses on soil carbon dynamics in forest ecosystems of Georgia, USA. Ecological Indicators, 10:905-909.
  • Li, Y., Hanlon, E., O’Connor, G., Chen, J., and Silveira, M.L. 2010. Land application of compost and other wastes (by-products) in Florida: Regulations, characteristics, benefits, and concerns. HortTechnology, 20:41-51.
  • Newman, Y.C., Agyin-Birikorang, S., Adjei , M.B., Scholberg, J.M., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M.B., Rechcigl, J.E., and Sollenberger, L.E. 2009. Nitrogen fertilization effect on phosphorus remediation potential of three warm-season forages. Agronomy Journal, 101:1243-1248.
  • Newman, Y.C., Agyin-Birikorang, S., Adjei, M.B., Scholberg, J.M., Silveira, M.L., Vendramini, J.M., Rechcigl, J.E., Sollenberger, L.E., and Chrysostome, M. 2009. Enhancing phosphorus phytoremediation potential of two warm-season perennial grasses with nitrogen fertilization. Agronomy Journal, 101:1345-1351.
  • Obour, A.K., Silveira, M.L., Adjei, M.B., Vendramini, J.M.B., and Rechcigl, J.E. 2009. Effect of cattle manure application strategies on bahiagrass yield, nutritive value and phosphorus uptake. Agronomy Journal, 101:1099-1107.
  • Silveira, M.L., Comerford, N.B., Reddy, K.R., Prenger, J., and DeBusk, W.F. 2009. Soil properties as indicators of disturbance in forest ecosystems of Georgia, USA. Ecological Indicators, 9:740-747.
  • Silveira, M.L., Alleoni, L.R., and Chang, A.C. 2008. Soil amendments and heavy metal retention and distribution in oxisols treated with biosolids. Brazilian Journal of Soil Science, 32:1087-1098.
  • Silveira, M.L., Comerford, N.B., Reddy, K.R., Cooper, W.T., and El-Rifai, H. 2008. Characterization of soil organic carbon pools by acid hydrolysis. Geoderma, 144:405-414.
  • Silveira, M.L., Alleoni, L.R., Change, A.C. 2007. Soil Amendments and Heavy Metal Retention and Distribution in Oxisols Treated with Biosolids. Brazilian Journal of Soil Science. (In press).
  • Vendramini, J.M., Silveira, M.L., Dubeux, J.C.B. Jr., and Sollenberger, L.E. 2007. Environmental Impacts and Nutrient Recycling on Pastures Grazed by Cattle. Brazilian Society of Animal Science.
  • Silveira, M.L., Haby, V.A., and Leonard, A. 2006. Response of Coastal Bermudagrass Yield and Nutrient Uptake Efficiency to N Sources. Agronomy Journal 99:707-714.
  • Silveira, M.L., Chang, A.C., Alleoni, L.R.F., and O'Connor, G.A. 2006. Metal-Associated Forms and Speciation in Biosolids-Amended Oxisols. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 38:851-869.
  • Silveira, M.L., Alleoni, L.R.F., O'Connor, G.A., and Chang, A.C. 2006. Heavy Metal Sequential Extraction Method - A Modification for Tropical Soils. Chemosphere, 64:1929-1938.
  • Silveira, M.L., Miyittah, M., and O'Connor, G.A. 2006. Phosphorus Release from a Manure-Impacted Spodosol: Effects of a Water Treatment Residual. Journal of Environmental Quality, 35:529-541.
  • Silveira, M.L. 2005. Soil Quality for Nutrient Bioavailability: Dissolved Organic Carbon and Bioavailability of N and P as Indicators. Scientia Agricola, 62:502-508.
  • O'Connor, G.A., Brinton, S., and Silveira, M.L. 2005. Selection and Evaluation of Soil Amendments to Reduce Field-Edge P Losses. Soil Crop Science Society Florida Proceedings, 64:22-34.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., Alleoni, L.R.F., and Guilherme, L.R.G. 2003. Biosolids and Heavy Metals in Soils. Scientia Agricola, 60:793-806.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., and Alleoni, L.R.F. 2003. Adsorption and Desorption of Cu in Oxisols. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 46:529-536.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., Alleoni, L.R.F., Camargo, and O.A., Casagrande, J.C. 2002. Copper Adsorption in Oxidic Soils after Removal of Organic Matter and Iron Oxides. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 33:3581-3592.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., Alleoni, L.R.F., Casagrande, J.C., and Camargo, O.A. 1999. Free Energy of Copper Adsorption Reaction in Highly Weathered Oxisols. Scientia Agricola, 56:1117-1122.

Non-Refereed Publications

  • Silveira, M.L. 2007. Nitrogen fertilizer sources for forage grasses in Florida. pp. 8-12. The Cattleman and Livestock Journal, vol. 71, n. 11.
  • Silveira, M.L. 2007. Liming forage crops in Florida. pp. 48-49. The Cattleman and Livestock Journal, vol. 71, n. 10.
  • Haby, V., Leonard, A., Silveira, M. L., and Stewart, M. 2006. Carbon concentration and uptake by Tifton 85 bermudagrass in five cuttings in 2004. pp. 23-24. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Silveira, M.L., Haby, V.A., and Smith, G.R. 2006. Fertility regimen descriptions during 37 years of continuous stocking of common and Coastal bermudagrass pastures. pp.37-38. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Changes in soil phosphorus in common and Coastal bermudagrass pastures during 35 years of various stocking and fertility regimens. pp.39-40. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Changes in soil nitrate-nitrogen of common and Coastal bermudagrass pastures subjected to long-term stocking and fertility regimens. pp.41-42. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Changes in soil potassium concentrations in the top 6-inch soil depth in common and Coastal bermudagrass pastures during 35 years of stocking and fertility regimens. pp. 43-44. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Soil depth distribution of phosphorus in Coastal bermudagrass pastures subjected to long-term stocking rates and fertility regimens. pp. 45-46. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Soil depth distribution of nitrate-nitrogen in Coastal bermudagrass pastures subjected to long-term stocking rates and fertility regimens. pp. 47-48. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Soil depth distribution of potassium in common and Coastal bermudagrass pastures under 30 years of grazing at different stocking rates. pp. 49-50. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Soil depth changes in pH in Coastal and common bermudagrass pastures under long-term stocking and fertility management. pp. 51-52. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Magnesium distribution at various soil depths in bermudagrass pastures under continuous stocking for 35 years. pp. 53-54. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Kerby, J.L., Nimr, G.H., Haby, V.A., and G.R. Smith. 2006. Calcium distribution at various soil depths in common and Coastal bermudagrass pastures under long-term stocking and fertility regimens. pp. 55-56. Forage-Livestock Research Progress Report. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX. Technical Report No. 2006-01.

Non-Refereed Conference Proceedings

National

  • Obour, A.K., Adjei, M.B., Silveira, M.L., Gallaher, R.N., Rechcigl, J.E. Effects of cattle manure application on bahiagrass yield and phosphorus leaching on a Florida spodosol. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, November 4-8, 2007.
  • Obour, A.K., Adjei, M.B., Silveira, M.L., Valencia, E., Rechcigl, J.E Bahiagrass Yield, Nutritive Value and Phosphorus Uptake as Influenced by Cattle Manure Application Rate and Strategy Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida Annual Meeting, West Palm Beach, June 03-05, 2007.
  • Silveira, M.L., Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Haby, V.A., and Smith, G. Long-Term Effects of Continuous Stocking on Soil P Concentrations in Bermudagrass Pastures. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 12-16, 2006.
  • Rouquette, F.M. Jr., Silveira, M.L., Haby, V.A., and Smith, G. Effects of Long-Term Stocking and Fertility Regimens on Soil NO3-N and Extractable Cation Concentrations in Bermudagrass Pastures. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 12-16, 2006.
  • Haby, V.A., Silveira, M.L., and Leonard, A.T. Coastal Bermudagrass Response to N Sources and Rates. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 12-16, 2006.
  • Silveira, M.L., and O'Connor, G.A. Phosphorus Release from a Manure Impacted Spodosol: Effects of a Water Treatment Residual. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT, November 6-10, 2005.
  • Silveira, M.L., Reddy, K. R., and Comerford, N.B. Litter Decomposition and Dissolved Organic Carbon Release in a Forest Ecosystem. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, October 31- November 4, 2004.
  • Silveira, M.L., Alleoni, L.R.F., and Chang, A.C. Effect of pH on Cd Distribution in Oxisols Amended with Biosolids. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, November 2-6, 2003.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., Alleoni, L.R.F., and Chang, A.C. Sequential Extraction of Zn in Oxisols from Brazil. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 11-14, 2002.
  • Guilherme, L.R.G., Chang, A.C., Curi, N, Marques, J.J., Silveira, M.L.A. Baseline Concentrations of Arsenic in Oxidic Soils. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, November 11-14, 2002.

International Meetings

  • Vendramini, J.M., Silveira, M.L., Dubeux, J.C.B. Jr., and Sollenberger, L.E. 2007. Environmental Impacts and Nutrient Recycling on Pastures Grazed by Cattle. In: Resende, K.T., Teixeira, I.A.M.A., and Berchielli, T.T. (Eds.) Brazilian Society of Animal Science National Meeting, July 24-27, 2007, Jaboticabal, Brazil. p. 139-149.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., Alleoni, L.R.F., and Chang, A.C. Zinc, Copper, and Cadmium Distribution in Biosolids. 29th Brazilian Soil Science Annual Meeting, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, July 13-18, 2003.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., Alleoni, L.R.F., and Chang, A.C. Iron Oxides Dissolution from Oxisols for Metal Sequential Extraction Procedures. 25th Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition Brazilian Meeting, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 09-12, 2002.
  • Silveira, M.L.A., Alleoni, L.R.F., Casagrande, J.C., and Camargo, O.A. Removal of Organic Matter and Iron Oxides versus Copper Adsorption in Highly-weathered Soils. 6th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Canada, July 20- August 02, 2001.

Other Publications

  • Silveira, M.L. Soil and Water Science Program. Field Day - UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center. October 24, 2006.

  • Silveira, M.L. 2006 Grassland Sequester Greenhouse Gases Too. Research in Review: Agricultural Communications. Texas A&M University, Overton, TX.