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Metabolic regulation of triacylglycerol accumulation in the green algae: identification of potential targets for engineering to improve oil yield by Goncalves, Elton C., Wilkie, Ann C., Kirst, Matias, Rathinasabapathi, Bala

“…Summary The great need for more sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels has increased our research interests in algal biofuels. Microalgal cells,…”
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Arsenic removal by As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata from two contaminated soils: A 5-year study by da Silva, Evandro B., Lessl, Jason T., Wilkie, Ann C., Liu, Xue, Liu, Yungen, Ma, Lena Q.

“…The ability of As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata to remove As from two contaminated soils (CCA from an As-treated wood facility and DVA from a cattle-dipping…”
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Feed and fuel: the dual‐purpose advantage of an industrial sweetpotato by Mussoline, Wendy A, Wilkie, Ann C

“…BACKGROUND Sustainable agricultural systems must support nutritional requirements, meet the energy demands of a growing population, preserve environmental…”
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Anaerobic digestion to reduce biomass and remove arsenic from As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata by da Silva, Evandro B., Mussoline, Wendy A., Wilkie, Ann C., Ma, Lena Q.

“…The lack of efficient methods to treat As-rich biomass is a drawback for phytoremediation technology. In this study, we applied anaerobic digestion to reduce…”
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Food-Based Composts Provide More Soil Fertility Benefits Than Cow Manure-Based Composts in Sandy Soils by Kelley, Alicia, Wilkie, Ann C., Maltais-Landry, Gabriel

“…Nutrient concentration and availability vary substantially among composts depending on the materials used and the production process. Composts produced from…”
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Kenaf: Opportunities for an Ancient Fiber Crop by Austin, Conner C., Mondell, Colleen N., Clark, David G., Wilkie, Ann C.

“…Hibiscus cannabinus (kenaf) is an annual fiber crop grown in warm seasons and known for its remarkable productivity; it has been cultivated worldwide for…”
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Nutrient removal by floating aquatic macrophytes cultured in anaerobically digested flushed dairy manure wastewater by Sooknah, Reeta D, Wilkie, Ann C

“…The potential of three floating aquatic macrophytes to improve the water quality of anaerobically digested flushed dairy manure wastewater (ADFDMW) was…”
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Compost Composition and Application Rate Have a Greater Impact on Spinach Yield and Soil Fertility Benefits Than Feedstock Origin by Kelley, Alicia J., Campbell, David N., Wilkie, Ann C., Maltais-Landry, Gabriel

“…Rapid urbanization results in the accumulation of food wastes that can be composted and diverted from landfills. Previous lab incubations demonstrated that…”
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Agronomic productivity, bioethanol potential and postharvest storability of an industrial sweetpotato cultivar by Mussoline, Wendy A., Bohac, Janice R., Boman, Brian J., Trupia, Sabrina, Wilkie, Ann C.

“…[Display omitted] •Industrial sweetpotatoes are a viable alternative feedstock for ethanol production.•CX-1 starch concentrations (72.1% dry matter) were…”
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Stillage characterization and anaerobic treatment of ethanol stillage from conventional and cellulosic feedstocks by Wilkie, Ann C, Riedesel, Kelly J, Owens, John M

“…A technical evaluation of stillage characterization, treatment, and by-product recovery in the ethanol industry was performed through a review of the…”
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Discovering the role of Patagonian birds in the dispersal of truffles and other mycorrhizal fungi by Caiafa, Marcos V., Jusino, Michelle A., Wilkie, Ann C., Díaz, Iván A., Sieving, Kathryn E., Smith, Matthew E.

“…Dispersal is a key process that impacts population dynamics and structures biotic communities. Dispersal limitation influences the assembly of plant and…”
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Mitigating rural WWTP impacts: System dynamics modeling of downstream nutrient outputs by Hallas, John F., Mackowiak, Cheryl L., Wilkie, Ann C.

“…A system dynamics modeling approach was used to assess the potential impact of intentional struvite crystallization recovery on wastewater treatment plant…”
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Arsenic removal and biomass reduction of As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata: Coupling ethanol extraction with anaerobic digestion by da Silva, Evandro B., Mussoline, Wendy A., Wilkie, Ann C., Ma, Lena Q.

“…Improper disposal of arsenic-rich biomass and the lack of efficient methods to treat it may cause contamination in the environment. We developed an efficient…”
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Adaptive Management of Nonnative Species: Moving Beyond the “Either-Or” Through Experimental Pluralism by Evans, Jason M., Wilkie, Ann C., Burkhardt, Jeffrey

“…This paper develops the outlines of a pragmatic, adaptive management-based approach toward the control of invasive nonnative species (INS) through a case study…”
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Metal leachability from coal combustion residuals under different pHs and liquid/solid ratios by da Silva, Evandro B., Li, Shiwei, de Oliveira, Letúzia M., Gress, Julia, Dong, Xiaoling, Wilkie, Ann C., Townsend, Timothy, Ma, Lena Q.

“…[Display omitted] •Comprehensive characterization of metal concentrations in coal combustion residues.•First study to test the new USEPA LEAF Method 1313 and…”
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Arsenic removal from As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata biomass: Coupling extraction with precipitation by da Silva, Evandro B., de Oliveira, Letuzia M., Wilkie, Ann C., Liu, Yungen, Ma, Lena Q.

“…Proper disposal of As-hyperaccumulator Pteris vittata biomass (Chinese brake fern) enhances its application in phytoremediation. The goal of this study was to…”
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Landfill leachate - a water and nutrient resource for algae-based biofuels by Edmundson, Scott J., Wilkie, Ann C.

“…There is a pressing need for sustainable renewable fuels that do not negatively impact food and water resources. Algae have great potential for the production…”
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Life cycle assessment of nutrient remediation and bioenergy production potential from the harvest of hydrilla ( Hydrilla verticillata) by Evans, Jason M., Wilkie, Ann C.

“…Hydrilla ( Hydrilla verticillata) is one of the world’s most problematic invasive aquatic plants. Although management of hydrilla overgrowth has often been…”
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Manure-Borne Estrogens as Potential Environmental Contaminants:  A Review by Hanselman, Travis A, Graetz, Donald A, Wilkie, Ann C

“…Livestock wastes are potential sources of endocrine disrupting compounds to the environment. Steroidal estrogen hormones such as estradiol, estrone, and…”
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Indigenous algae for local bioresource production: Phycoprospecting by Wilkie, Ann C., Edmundson, Scott J., Duncan, James G.

“…Photosynthetic algae represent a large and diverse group of organisms that have only a limited history of characterization and exploitation. The application of…”
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