David D. Baltensperger
CURRENT TITLE:
Professor, Head of Soil and Crop Sciences Department, Texas A&M University
DEGREES:
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B.S., Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1976
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M.S., Agronomy, University of Nebraska, 1978
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Ph.D., Agronomy, New Mexico State University, 1981
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Previously, directed proso millet variety improvement program. Developed
alternative crops and cooperated with other breeders in evaluating the
adaptability of new germplasm to the Panhandle. Supervised High Plans Ag Lab
and encouraged utilization for research.
EXTENSION INTERESTS:
Coordinated and directed variety testing program for Panhandle crops and
disseminated information on cultural practices for Panhandle crops. Supervised
High Plans Ag Lab coordinating field days and public relations.
MAJOR PROJECT ACTIVITIES:
Incorporated food quality traits into proso millet. Develop grass seed production
technology for the region. Developed white wheats, irrigated wheats and spring
wheats for the region. Developed improved sunflower, foxtail millet and proso
millet cultivars. Developed other adapted alternative crops including amaranth
and canola. Developed crops for biofuels such as brown mustard, camalina and
canola for biodiesel.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
Book Chapters:
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Baltensperger, D. D. 2002. Progress with proso, pearl and other millets. p.
100-103. In: J. Janick and A Whipkey (ed.). Trends in New Crops and
New Uses. Proc. New Crops and New Uses Strength in Diversity, 5th.
Atlanta, GA. ASHS Press, Alexandria VA.
Journals:
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Vogel, K. P., D. Tober, P. E. Reece, D. D. Baltensperger, G. Schuman,
and R. A. Nicholson. 2005. Registration of 'NU-ARS AC2' Crested
Wheatgrass. Crop Sci. 45(1) :416-417. Univ. of Nebraska Agr. Res. Div. J.
Series No. 14498.
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Vogel, K. P., D. Tober, P. E. Reece, D. D. Baltensperger, G. Schuman,
and R. A. Nicholson. 2005. Registration of 'Haymaker' Intermediate
Wheatgrass. Crop Sci. 45(1) :415-416. Univ. of Nebraska Agr. Res. Div. J.
Series No. 14497.
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Vogel, K. P., P. E. Reece, D. D. Baltensperger, G. Schuman, and R. A.
Nicholson. 2005. Registration of 'Beefmaker' Intermediate Wheatgrass.
Crop Sci. 45(1):414-415. Univ. of Nebraska Agr. Res. Div. J. Series No.
14499.
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Krall, J. M., S. M. Ali, D. D. Baltensperger, J. Nachtman, and R. Hybner.
2004. Registration of 'Forager' Pea. Crop Sci. 44(6):2271. Univ. of
Nebraska Agr. Res. Div. J. Series No. 14429.
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Siles, M.M., W.K. Rusell, D.D. Baltensperger, L.A. Nelson, B. Johnson, L.
D. Van Vleck, S. G. Jensen, and G. Hein. 2004. Heterosis for Grain Yield
and Other Agronomic Traits in Foxtail Millet. Crop Sci. 44:1960-1965. Univ.
of Nebraska Agr. Res. Div. J. Series No. 14005.
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Baltensperger, D. D., G. E. Frickel, L. A. Nelson, J. M. Krall, M. Vigil, J.
Hain, J. Johnson, C. Stymiest, J. R. Rickertsen. 2004. Registration of
'Horizon' Proso Millet. Crop Sci. 44:688-689.
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Rife, C. L., D. L. Auld, H. C. Minor, W. F. Heer, D. D. Baltensperger, L. A.
Nelson and D. Bordovsky. 2003. Registration of 'Abilene' Rapeseed. Crop
Sci. 43:2306-2307.
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Guillen-Portal, F. R., W. K. Russell, D. D. Baltensperger, K. M. Eskridge,
N. E. D=Croz-Mason, and L. A. Nelson. 2003. Best Types of Maize
Hybrids for the Western High Plains of the USA. Crop Sci. 43:2065-2070.
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Nielsen, E. L., D. D. Baltensperger, E. D. Kerr, and C. L. Rife. 2003. Host
Suitability of Rapeseed for Heterodera schachtii . J. Nematology 35(1):35-
38.
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Baenziger, P. S., B. Moreno-Sevilla, R. A. Graybosch, J. M. Krall, M. J.
Shipman, R. W. Elmore, R. N. Klein, D. D. Baltensperger, L. A. Nelson, D.
V. McVey, J. E. Watkins, and J. H. Hatchett. 2002. Registration of 'Wahoo'
Wheat. Crop Sci. 42:1752-1753.
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Eghball, B., J. E. Gilley, D. D. Baltensperger, and J. M. Blumenthal. 2002.
Long-Term Manure and Fertilizer Application Effects on Phosphorus and
Nitrogen in Runoff. Trans. of the ASAE 45(3):687-694.
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Guillen-Portal, F. R., D. D. Baltensperger, L. A. Nelson, G. Frickel. 2001.
Assessment of Hard Red Winter Wheat F2 and F3 hybrids for the
Nebraska Panhandle. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis
33(5&6):963-972.
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M. M. Siles, D. D. Baltensperger, L. A. Nelson, A. Marcon, and G. E.
Frickel. 2001. Registration of Five Genetic Marker Stocks for Foxtail Millet.
Crop Sci. 41(6):2011-2012.
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M.M. Siles, D.D. Baltensperger, L.A. Nelson. 2001. Technique for Artificial
Hybridization of Foxtail Millet [ Setaria italica (L.) Beauv .]. Crop Sci.
41(5):1408-1412.
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Agdag, M, L Nelson, D. Baltensperger, D. Lyon, S. Kachman. 2000. Row
spacing Affects Grain Yield and Other Agronomic Characters of Proso
Millet. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 32(13 &
14):2021-2032.
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Lyon, D. J., D. D. Baltensperger, and M. Siles. 2001. Wheat Grain and
Forage Yields are Affected by Planting and Harvest Dates in the Central
Great Plains. Crop Sci. 41:488-492.
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Shanahan, J., B. Schatz, D. Baltensperger, J. Sooby, and S. Kachman.
2000. Use of Shoot Reduction Treatments as a Means of Simulating Hail
Injury to Proso Millet. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis
31(17-18):2843-2854.
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Daugovish, O., D. J. Lyon, D. D. Baltensperger. 1999. Cropping Systems
to Control Winter Annual Grasses in Winter Wheat ( Triticum aestivum ).
Weed Tech 13:120-126.
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Guillen-Portal, F. R., D. D. Baltensperger, L. A. Nelson. 1999. Plant
Population Influence on Yield and Agronomic Traits in 'Plainsman' Grain
Amaranth. In: Perspectives on New Crops and New Uses. Ed. J. Janick.
pp. 190-191.
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Baltensperger, D. D., L. A. Nelson, G. E. Frickel, and R. L. Anderson.
1997. Registration of 'Sunrise' Proso Millet. Crop Sci. 37:1380.
Other Publications:
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Baltensperger, D.D., D.J. Lyon, P.A. Burgener, G.L. Hein, R.M. Harveson,
C.D. Yonts, J.F. Margheim, G.E. Frickel, and G.J. Foster. 2004. Brown
Mustard Production. EC04-183a.
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Weichenthal, B.A., D.D. Baltensperger, K.P. Vogel, S.D. Masterson, J.M.
Blumenthal and J.M. Krall. 2003. Annual Forages for the Nebraska
Panhandle. NebGuide G03-1527-A.
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Margheim, J.F., D.D. Baltensperger, J.T. Cecil, R.C. Shearman, D.C.
Laursen, A.P. Merrigan, J.M. Krall, C. D. Yonts, R.G. Wilson, S.D. Knox,
J.E. Watkins and G.L. Hein. 2003. Kentucky Bluegrass Seed Production in
Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming. EC 03-180.
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Fenster, C. R. and D. D. Baltensperger. 2003. Breaking the Ground The
Evolution of Farming in the Panhandle of Nebraska Through 2002. RB344.
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