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Peer Reviewed Publications

  1. Roy, S.§, S. Soumen§, J. T. Arp§, J. Kaur, R. Bhowmick, T. Pettit, S. Choudhury, T. K. Das, S. C. Nayaka, S. N. Mandal*, M. G. Mallikarjuna*, D. Sanyal*. 2026. From Soil to Sequences: Unraveling the Impacts and Molecular Innovations in Rhizomicrobiome Analysis. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 42:127. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11274-026-04865-6  [§ indicates shared first author]

  2. Arp, J. T., D. Sanyal*, J. Kaur, D. Karki, A. Bly.  2026. Exploring the Nexus between Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health: A Special Emphasis on Semi-arid and Arid Agriculture. Frontiers in Agronomy, 8, 1666008. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2026.1666008    

  3. Khorram, M., D. Sanyal, S. Kumar. 2026. More Than Just Spectra: The Synergistic Role of pH in Advancing Hyperspectral SOC Prediction. CATENA, 263, 109712. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.catena.2025.109712

  4. Das, T. K., J. Kaur, R. Mukhopadhyay, A. Bezbaruah, D. Sanyal*. 2025. Engineered nanomaterials for removal, recovery, and reuse of phosphorus: From water to fertilizer pathways. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 346: 103672. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cis.2025.103672

  5. Graham, C., D. Sanyal, J. Brennan, K. Olson. 2025. Short-term effects of livestock on northern, semi-arid US Great Plains spring wheat grain yield. Agronomy Journal, 117: e70149. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.70149

  6. Chang, H., B. Roe, M. Erkoc, J. Heyman, K. Foo, D. Sanyal, D. Banerjee, R. Rushforth, and J. Srinivasan. 2025. Convergence research for sustainable regional systems. Iscience, 28(8), 113104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2025.113104

  7. Cheney, R., A. Seyfferth, R. Smith, J. McEntire, D. Sanyal, and D. A. Davis. 2025. Factors Affecting Cadmium Accumulation and Mitigation: A Literature Review to Inform Spinach and Carrots Producers. HortScience, 60(11), 1908-1917. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18707-25

  8. Loya, J., S. Subramanian, A. Kalil, C. Keene, D. Sanyal, J. Eberly, and C. Graham. 2024. Assessing the use of native rhizobia to improve nitrogen fixation under abiotic stress. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment 7, no. 4, e20573. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20573

  9. Bansal, S., D. Sanyal, C. Graham, J. Gonzales, and S. Kumar. 2024. Impacts of Stocking Densities on Soil Biochemical and Microbial Properties in a Mixed-Grass Prairie Ecosystem at Two Landscape Positions. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 8, 1254973. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1254973

  10. Orr, E., R. Masson, D. Sanyal, D. E. Elshikha. 2023. Surviving These Drying Times: The Role of a Desert Agricultural Extension Agent in Helping Farmers Face Drought. Journal of The NACAA, 16 (2), 1-10.

  11. Sanyal, D.*, A. Mukherjee, A. Rahhal, J. Wolthuizen, D. Karki, J. D. Clark, and A. Bly. 2023. Cover crops did not improve soil health but hydroclimatology may guide decisions preventing cash crop yield loss. Frontiers in Soil Science, 3, 1111821. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoil.2023.1111821

  12. Mukherjee, A., P. Roy, D. Sanyal, T.N. Roy, S. Wang. 2023. Does socio-economic dynamics influence crop yield variability? Current Science, 125, 8: 846-852. https://doi.org/10.18520/cs/v125/i8/846-852

  13. Bielenberg, H., J. Clark, D. Sanyal, J. Wolthuizen, D. Karki, A. Rahhal, and A. Bly. 2023. Cover crop composition in long‐term no‐till soils in Semi‐Arid environments does not influence soil health measurements after one year. Soil Science Society of America Journal, 87:528–540. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20523  

  14. Bielenberg, H., J. Clark, D. Sanyal, J. Wolthuizen, D. Karki, A. Rahhal, and A. Bly. Precipitation and Not Cover Crop Composition Influenced Corn Economic Optimal N Rate and Yield. 2023. Agronomy Journal, 115(1), 426-441.

  15. ​Sanyal, D.*, and C. Graham. 2022. Using the Haney Soil Test to Predict Nitrogen Requirements in Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Nitrogen 3(2): 376-386. https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen3020024

  16. Graham, C., H. van Es, and D. Sanyal*. Soil Health Changes from Grassland to Row Crop Conversion in the Northern Great Plains. American Society of Agronomy, Crops & Soils Magazine, September–October 2022. 

  17. ​Sanyal, D.*, J. Wolthuizen, A. Bly. 2021. Influence of Nitrogen Fertilization Rate on Soil Respiration: A Study Using a Rapid Soil Respiration Assay. Nitrogen 2: 218-228. https://doi.org/10.3390/nitrogen2020014

  18. Sanyal, D.*, A. Rahhal, J. Wolthuizen, A. Bly. 2021. Identifying Diversity and Activities of Soil Microbes Using Pigmentation Patterns on Buried Cotton Strips: A Novel Approach, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2021.1908328

  19. Graham, C., H. van Es, and D. Sanyal. 2021. Short-term soil health effects from the conversion of grassland to row crops by tillage in the northern Great Plains, Geoderma Regional. 26: e00425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2021.e00425

  20. Sanyal, D.*, J.M. Osorno., A. Chatterjee. 2020. Influence of Rhizobium inoculation on dry bean yield and symbiotic nitrogen fixation potential, Journal of Plant Nutrition 43 (6): 798-810. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2020.1711946

  21. Sanyal, D., S. Solanki., G. Ameen., R. Brueggeman., A. Chatterjee. 2020. Understanding the Expression Dynamics of Symbiont Rhizobial nifH and Nitrogen Assimilatory NR and GS Genes in Dry Bean Genotypes at Various Growth Stages. Legume Science e26. https://doi.org/10.1002/leg3.26.

  22. Saha, M., P. K. Bandyopadhyay, A. Sarkar, R. Nandi, K. C. Singh, D. Sanyal*. 2020. Understanding the Impacts of Sowing Time and Tillage in Optimizing the Micro-Environment for Rainfed Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) Production in the Lower Indo-Gangetic Plain. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20 (4): 2536-2551. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00319-6

  23. Sanyal, D.*, B.S. Brar., G.S. Dheri. 2019. Organic and Inorganic Integrated Fertilization Improves Non-exchangeable Potassium Release and Potassium Availability in Soil. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 50 (16): 2013-2022. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2019.1648660

  24. Chatterjee, A., D. Sanyal, and D. Olson. 2019. Influence of Stabilizer Addition and Application Rate on Nitrogen Use Efficiency of Corn (Zea mays L.). Crops and Soils, 52 (4): 24-37. https://doi.org/10.2134/cs2019.52.0409   

  25. Sanyal, D.*, R.J. Goos, and A. Chatterjee. 2018. Determining Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Dry Beans using Ureide and Isotope-Dilution Techniques. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 49 (16): 2042-2052. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2018.1495727

  26. O’Brien, P*. L., U. Acharya, R. Alghamdi, A. R. Niaghi, D. Sanyal, J. Wirtz, A. L. M. Daigh, and T. M. DeSutter. 2018. Hydromulch Application to Bare Soil: Soil Temperature Dynamics and Evaporative Fluxes. Agricultural and Environmental Letters 3:1 180014. https://doi.org/10.2134/ael2018.03.0014 (except for the corresponding/first author, all authors had equal contributions)

Extension Publications

  1. Arp, J.T., D. Sanyal*, C. Rock, N. Brassil. 2026. Investigating Soil Health Changes After Irrigation Sanitizer Application in Desert Southwest Production Systems: A Guide to Soil Health. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2181. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/investigating-soil-health-changes-after-irrigation-sanitizer-application-desert

  2. Elshikha, D., S. Attalah, R. Norton, C. Williams, K. Thorp, D. Sanyal, B. Singh, S. Alshraah, E. A. Elsadek. 2026. Silage Corn Yield, Water Productivity, and Quality Under Different Irrigation Scenarios in Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2187. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/silage-corn-yield-water-productivity-and-quality-under-different-irrigation-scenarios

  3. Arp, J. T., B. Francis, E. McLane, K. Lombard, D. Sanyal*. 2025. A Soil Health Survey of Agricultural Lands in the Southern Intermountain West. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2163. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/soil-health-survey-agricultural-lands-southern-intermountain-west

  4. Halldorson, M., and D. Sanyal*. 2025. Understanding Nutrient Dynamics in Desert Soil. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2160. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/understanding-nutrient-dynamics-desert-soil

  5. Martinez, M., D. Sanyal*. 2025. Building Super Soil: The Contribution of Soil Organic Matter, Soil Organic Carbon, and Soil Organic Nitrogen. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2151.

  6. Bishop, F., D. Sanyal*. Effective Soil Sampling for Sustainable Crop Production. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2147. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/effective-soil-sampling-sustainable-crop-production

  7. Martinez, M., D. Sanyal*. 2025. Key to Soil Resiliency: Understanding Soil Aggregate Stability. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2146. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/key-soil-resiliency-understanding-soil-aggregate-stability

  8. Aswin, D., and D. Sanyal*. 2025. Soil Respiration: Measuring How Soils Breathe. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2145. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/soil-respiration-measuring-how-soils-breathe

  9. Elshikha, D.E., S. Attalah, P. Waller, D. Hunsaker, D. Sanyal, C. Sanchez, R. Norton, K. Thorp, C. Williams, S. Alshraah, E. Orr. E. A. Elsadek. 2025. Cantaloupe Yield and Water Productivity Under Different Irrigation Systems, Regimes and Soil Conditions in Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2141. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/cantaloupe-yield-and-water-productivity-under-different-irrigation-systems-regimes-and

  10. Aswin, D., and D. Sanyal*. 2025. Understanding POX-C: The Carbon Catalyst for Soil Biological Health. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2134. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/understanding-pox-c-carbon-catalyst-soil-biological-health

  11. Sanyal, D.,* C. Stackpole, and N. Pier. 2025. Conceptualizing Soil Health: A Quick Guide for Agricultural Stakeholders. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2131.

  12. Sanyal, D.,* C. Stackpole, and T. Pettit. 2025. Guayule: Introducing a Potential Crop for Sustainable Soil Management in the Desert. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2119.

  13. Ornelas, J., D. Aswin, T. Pettit, C. Stackpole, R. Norton, and D. Sanyal*. 2025. Biofertilizers: A Potential Solution to Improved Soil Biology in the Desert. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2118.

  14. Elshikha, D., S. Attalah, P. Waller, D. Hunsaker, D. Sanyal, C. Sanchez, R. Norton, S. Alshraah, B. Singh, K. Thorp, C. Williams, A. Mostafa, E. Orr, E. A. Elsadek. 2025. Optimizing Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) Yield and Water Productivity in Arizona. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2123. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/optimizing-broccoli-brassica-oleracea-var-italica-yield-and-water-productivity-arizona

  15. Sanyal, D.* and T. Arp. 2025. The Basics to Winter Cover Crop Considerations for Arizona Growers. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number AZ 2111-2025. https://extension.arizona.edu/publication/basics-winter-cover-crop-considerations-arizona-growers

  16. Arp, J. T., C. Stackpole, D. Sanyal*. 2024. Cover Crops and Carbon Sequestration: A Perspective for Desert Soils. University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2084-2024. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/cover-crops-carbon-sequestration-perspective-desert-soils

  17. Sanyal, D.*, C. Stackpole, T. Arp, D. E. Elshikha. 2024. Impacts of Deficit Irrigation on Barley and Durum Wheat Production in Arizona: A Preliminary Report. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2083-2024. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/impacts-deficit-irrigation-barley-durum-wheat-production-arizona-preliminary-report

  18. Elshikha, D. E., M. Katterman, S. Attalah, P. Waller, K. Thorp, S. Alshraah, D. Sanyal, R. Norton, and E Orr. 2024. Guidance for Soil Moisture Sensor Selection: Market Analysis and Decision-Making Strategies. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2082-2024.

  19. Gornish, E., B. Rein, J. Blankinship, P. Johnstone, and D. Sanyal. 2024. Soil health perspectives of Arizona rangeland stakeholders. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2077-2024.

  20. Sanyal, D.*, J. Heun, C. Stackpole, P. Andrade-Sanchez. 2023. Evaluating an in-situ, Low-Cost Soil CO2 Sensor as a Soil Health Assessment Tool in Agricultural Soils. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2074-2023. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/evaluating-situ-low-cost-soil-co2-sensor-soil-health-assessment-tool-agricultural-soils

  21. Sanyal, D.*, R. Masson, C. Stackpole, J. T. Arp. 2023. A Soil Health Needs Assessment Survey in Arizona. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2067-2023. https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/soil-health-needs-assessment-survey-arizona  

  22. Sanyal, D.*, C. Stackpole, S. B Megdal. 2023. Evaluating Forage Cover Crop Mixes for the Desert Southwest. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2062-2023.

  23. Sanyal, D.*, C. Stackpole, R. Masson. 2023. Yuma Soil Health Survey 2022: A Discussion on POX-C, PMN, and Soil Protein. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Publication Number: AZ2059-2023.

  24. Sanyal, D.*, J. Wolthuizen, A. Bly. 2020. “How’s Life in the soil?” Ask (count) the Earthworms.https://extension.sdstate.edu/hows-life-soil-ask-count-earthworms  

  25. Sanyal, D.*, J. Wolthuizen, A. Bly. 2020. Cotton Strip Soil Test: Rapid Assessment of Soil Microbial Activity and Diversity in the Field. https://extension.sdstate.edu/cotton-strip-soil-test-rapid-assessment-soil-microbial-activity-and-diversity-field

* indicates the corresponding author

Invited Book Chapters & Opinions

  1. Raghunandan, K., S. Dutta, R. Thribhuvan, R. Bhowmick, N. K. Chourasia, J.  K.  Meena, A. Das, H. H. Kumaraswamy, D. Sanyal, S. N. Mandal. 2025. Breeding Minor Pulses for Climate Resilience in the Era of Genomics: Opportunities and Prospects. In Breeding Climate Resilient and Future Ready Pulse Crops (pp. 351-372). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-0483-8_12

  2. Solanki, S., G. Ameen, D. Sanyal, K. Chittem, S. Jain, S. Lall, A. Kumar, L. Brueggeman, R. Brueggeman. 2020. Friends and Foes: Phyto-Microbial Interactions in Molecular Perspective. (eds). In Phyto-microbiome in Stress Regulation, pp. 81-98, Environmental and Microbial Biotechnology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2576-6_5

  3. Dheri, G.S., B.S. Brar, D. Sanyal. 2016. Salt-Affected Soils: Nitrous Oxide Emissions. (Ed. Rattan Lal) In Encyclopedia of Soil Science (Third Edition). Taylor and Francis Publishing, United Kingdom. eBook ISBN: 9781498738934, page no. 1969-1971. Book DOI: https://doi.org/10.1081/e-ess3

  4. Dheri, G.S., B.S. Brar, D. Sanyal. 2016. Brick Making: Soil Degradation. (Ed. Rattan Lal) In Encyclopedia of Soil Science (Third Edition). Taylor and Francis Publishing, United Kingdom. eBook ISBN: 9781498738934, page no. 255-257. Book DOI: https://doi.org/10.1081/e-ess3

  5. Wolthuizen, J., D. Sanyal. 2021. Agriculture Triggered Drought is Causing Desertification. Mod Concep Dev Agrono. 8(5): 859-860. https://doi.org/10.31031/MCDA.2021.08.000699

  6. Sanyal, D. and J. Wolthuizen. 2021. Regenerative Agriculture: Beyond Sustainability. Int J. Agri Res Env Sci. 2(1):17‒18. https://doi.org/10.51626/ijares.2021.02.00007

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