Peer-Reviewed Articles

Bold - represent collaborations with HQP

In Preparation

1.      Lin, Z., Price, G.W., Burton, D.L., Clark, O.G. 2021. Effects on soil chemistry and plant production from land applying different biosolids to an agricultural field for three consecutive years. Soil and Tillage Research  IF=5.374 (submitted)

2.      Thomson, A., Price, G.W., Arnold, P., Dixon, M., Graham, T. 2021. A review of the potential for the utilization of captured carbon dioxide and heat generated from the composting of organic wastes. J. Cleaner Environ., IF=6.359  (submitted)

3.      Price, G.W., Burton, D.L, Georgallas, A. Scaling of nitrogen mineralization as a function of geometrical properties in soil dry aggregate fractions. Geoderma

4.      Yurgel, S.Y., Price, G.W. Effect of short-term air-drying and long-term storage on inter-sample variations in bacterial and fungal communities characteristics. Soil Biol. Biochem. 

5.      Obi-Njoku, O., Price, G.W., Yongha Boh, M., Smith, W., Grant, B., Clark, O.G. 2021.Using the DeNitrification and DeComposition Model to Estimate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Corn (Zea mays, L.) Yields from a Montreal Soil Amended with Three Different Types of Biosolids. Agric., Ecosys., Environ. IF= 4.241

6.      Price, G.W., Hatheway, S. 2020. Biodegradation of woven polyethylene plastic sheeting and tarps by Aspergillus oryzae using pro-oxidants and artificial weathering.

7.    D'Souza, A., Kiselchuk, C., Lawson, J., Price, G.W., Dixon, M., Graham, T. 2021. Development of an automated, multi-vessel respirometric system to evaluate decomposition of composting feedstocks. Biosys. Engin., IF=4.125 (submitted)

Published and/or In Revisions

1.      Huang, J., Liu, C., Price, G.W., Li, Y., Wang, Y. 2021. Heavy metal resistance in a novel Ralstonia strain and its response to cadmium adsorption. J. Haz. Mat. (accepted)

2.      Obi-Njoku, O., Price, G.W., Yongha Boh, M., Clark, O.G. 2021.Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization Kinetics of Three Different Type of Biosolids Applied to an Agricultural Soil. SSSJA, IF= 4.241 (submitted)

3.      D'Souza, A., Price, G.W., Dixon, M., Graham, T. 2021 A Compost Based Closed-Loop Cultivation Approach for Urban Controlled Environment Agriculture. Sustainability, 13, 2471:1-27. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13052471 IF=2.592, IF: 2.576

4.      Shin, J., Chang, Y.K., Heung, B.,  Nguyen-Quang, T.,  Price, G.W., Al-Mallahi, A. 2021. A Deep Learning Approach for RGB Image-Based Powdery Mildew Disease Detection on Strawberry Leaves. Comput. Electron. Agric., 183: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2021.106042, IF=3.171

5.      Shu, W., Price, G.W., Jamieson, R., Lake, C. 2021. Degradation kinetics of selected non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in an agricultural soil. Sci. Tot. Environ., 750, Part 1. IF=6.551

6.      Price, G.W., Langille, M.G.I., Yurgel, S. 2020. Soil microbial community response to chronic and legacy environmental perturbations. Sci. Tot. Environ., 751, 10. IF=6.551

7.      Mahmud, Md. S.,  Zaman, Q. U, Esau, T., Chang, Y., Price, G.W., Prithiviraj, B. 2020. In Field Sensing of Strawberry Powdery Mildew Disease using a Machine Vision System. Agron. J. 10(7), 1027; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10071027, IF=2.603

8.      Keys, K., Burton, D.L., Price, G.W., Duinker, P.N. 2020. Elemental fluxes in two forest soils amended with alkaline-treated biosolids, agricultural lime, and wood fly-ash under greenhouse conditions. Can. J. Fores. Res., 51; https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2020-0114, IF=1.827

9.      Liu, C., Ye, J., Lin, Y., Wu, J., Price, G.W., Burton, D., Wang, Y. 2020. Removal of Cadmium (II) using water hyacinth biochar alginate beads in waste aqueous solutions. Environ. Pollut. 264: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2020.114785, IF=5.714

10.  Shin, J., Chang, Y.K., Heung, B.,  Nguyen-Quang, T.,  Price, G.W., Al-Mallahi, A. 2020. Effect of directional augmentation using supervised machine learning techniques – A case study of strawberry powdery mildew detection. Biosys. Engin., 194: 49-60, IF= 3.590

11.  Mills, A.A.S, Price, G.W., Fillmore, S.A.E. 2020. Responses of nematode, bacterial, and fungal populations to high frequency applications and increasing rates of biosolids in an agricultural soil. Appl. Soil Ecol. 148, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.103481, IF=3.6

12.  Luo, X.H., Du, L., Chen, H., Liu, C.W., Price, G.W., Liu, P., Weng, B., Zhang, J. 2020. Emergy Analysis of Two Typical Peach Cultivation Patterns in the Villages, Fujian Province.  Fujian Journal of Agricultural Sciences,35:111−116,  doi: 10.19303/j.issn.1008-0384.2020.01.015

13.  Luo, X.H., Lu, X.K., Liu, C.W., Zhang, L.J., Chen, E., Price, G.W., Weng, B.Q. 2019. Evaluation of ecological and economic benefits of pomelo orchards with different grass growing systems based on emergy analysis. Chinese Journal of Eco-Agriculture, 27(12): 1916-1924 [http://www.ecoagri.ac.cn/zgstny/ch/reader/view_abstract.aspx?file_no=2019-1213&flag=1]

14.  Chang, Y., Mahmud, Md. Sultan, Shin, J., Price, G., Nguyen- Quang, T.,  Prithiviraj, B. 2019. C Comparison of Image Texture Based Supervised Learning Classifiers for Strawberry Powdery Mildew Detection. AgriEngin. , 1, 434–452., IF=n/a

15.  Mahmud, Md. S.,  Zaman, Q. U, Esau, T., Price, G.W., Prithiviraj, B. 2019. Development of an artificial cloud lighting condition system using machine vision for strawberry powdery mildew disease detection. Comput. Electron. Agric. 158, 219-225, IF: 3.858

16.  Keys, K., Burton, D.L. Price, G.W., Duinker, P.N. 2018. Forest Floor Chemistry and Mineral Soil Ion Exposure after Surface Application of Alkaline-Treated Biosolids under Two White Spruce (Picea glauca) Plantations in Nova Scotia, Canada. Forest Ecol. Mgmt. 417, 208-221, IF= 3.170

17.  Zhang, H., Voroney, R.P., Price, G.W. 2017. Effects of temperature and activation on biochar chemical properties and their impact on ammonium, nitrate and phosphate sorption. J. Environ. Qual. 46, 889-896., IF = 2.652

18.  Zhang, Y., Price, G.W., Jamieson, R., Burton, D., Khosravi, K. 2017. Sorption and desorption dynamics of selected Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in an agricultural soil. Chemosphere 174, 628-637, IF= 5.108

19.  Hurtado, C., Cañameras, N., Domínguez, C., Price, G.W., Comas, J., Bayona, J.M. 2017. Effect of soil biochar concentration on the mitigation of emerging organic contaminant uptake in lettuce. Special Issues on Emerging Contaminants J. Haz. Mat. 323, Part A, 386–393, IF= 9.038

20.  Sayyad, G., Price, G.W., Sharifi, M., Khosravi, K. 2017. Fate and transport modeling of phthalate esters from biosolid amended soil under corn cultivation. Special Issues on Emerging Contaminants J. Haz. Mat. 323, Part A, 264–273, IF= 9.038

21.  Gillis, J.D., Price, G.W., Prasher, S. 2017. Lethal and sub-lethal effects of triclosan toxicity to the earthworm Eisenia fetida assessed through GC-MS metabolomics. Special Issues on Emerging Contaminants J. Haz. Mat. 323, Part A, 203–211, IF= 9.038

22.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2016. Linking short-term soil carbon and nitrogen dynamics to evaluate environmental and stoichiometric controls on fresh organic matter decomposition in agro-ecosystems. Geoderma 274:35-44,  IF=3.85

23.  Zhang, H., Voroney, R.P., Price, G.W. and White, A. W. 2016. Sulphur-enriched biochar as a potential soil amendment and fertilizer. Soil Research 55, 93-99, IF=1.611

24.  Muise, I., Adams, M., Cote, R., Price, G.W. 2016. Attitudes to the recovery and recycling of agricultural plastics waste: A case study of Nova Scotia, Canada. Resour. Conser. Recycl. 109:137-145, IF=8.086

25.  Shu, W., G. W. Price, Sharifi, M., and Cade-Menun, B. 2016. Evaluating the impact of annual vs. single applications of an alkaline treated biosolid on soil P fractions and soil P saturation indices. Agric. Ecosys. Environ. 219: 111-118, IF= 4.241

26.  Khosravi, K. and Price, G.W. 2015. Determination of phthalates in soils and biosolids using accelerated solvent extraction coupled with SPE Clean up and GC-MS quantification. Microchem J. 121: 205–212, IF=3.280

27.  Price, G. W., Astatkie, T., Gillis, J.D. and Liu, K. 2015. Long-term influences on nitrogen dynamics and pH in an acidic sandy soil after single and multi-year applications of alkaline treated biosolids. Agric. Ecosys. Environ. 208: 1-11, IF= 4.241

28.  Yiridoe, E.K., Chen, Q., Fry, R., Lynch, D., and Price, G. 2015. Cost analysis and Life-Cycle Environmental Impacts of three value-added novel bioproducts: processing and production. Nat. Resour. Res. 24: 65-84, IF=2.450

29.  Zhang, H., Price, G.W., and Voroney, R.P., 2015. Effects of biochar processing conditions and biochar activation on inorganic nitrogen dynamics in soil. Soil Biol. Biochem. 83: 19-28, IF=5.290

30.  Gillis, J.D., Price, G.W., Stratton, G.W. 2014. Detection and degradation of organic contaminants in an agricultural soil amended with Alkaline Treated Biosolids. Can. J. Soil Sci. 94(5): 595-604, IF = 1.382

31.  Hussain, I., Price, G.W., and Farid, H. 2014. Inactivation of Aleutian Mink Disease Virus through high temperature exposure in vitro and under field-based composting conditions. Vet. Microbiol. 173:50-58,  IF = 3.030

32.  Zhang, H., Voroney, R.P., and Price, G.W. 2014. Effects of biochar amendments on soil microbial biomass and activity. J. Environ. Qual. 43: 2104-2114, IF = 2.652

33.  Price, G.W., Zeng, J., and Arnold, P.  2013.  Influence of agricultural wastes and a finished compost on the decomposition of slaughterhouse waste composts.  J. Environ. Manage. 130:248-54, IF = 5.647

34.  Liu, K., Zhang, T., Tan, C., Astatkie, T., and Price, G.W. 2012. Crop and soil nitrogen responses to phosphorus and potassium fertilization and drip irrigation under processing tomato. Nutr. Cycl. in Agroecosys. 93: 151-162, IF = 0.945

35.  Zeng, J., Price, G.W., and Arnold, P. 2012. Evaluation of an aerobic composting process for the management of Specified Risk Materials (SRM). J. Haz. Mat. 219-220: 260-266, IF = 9.038

36.  Liu, K. and Price, G.W. 2011. Evaluation of three composting systems for the management of spent coffee grounds. Biores. Technol. 102:7966-74, IF = 7.539

37.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2011. Comparison of a novel model to three conventional models describing carbon mineralization from soil amended with organic residues. Geoderma 160: 304-310, IF = 3.85

38.  Price, G. W., Voroney, R. P. and Chong, C. 2009. Crop performance on soils receiving annual papermill biosolid amendments with and without supplementary nitrogen. Can. J. Soil Sci. 89: 269-279, IF = 1.382

39.  Price, G.W. and Voroney, R.P. 2008. Response to annual applications of de-inked papermill biosolids by field earthworms on three agricultural soils. App. Soil Ecol. 38: 230-238, IF = 3.6

40.  Price, G.W. and Voroney, R.P. 2007. Papermill biosolid effects on soil physical and chemical properties. J. Environ. Qual. 36: 1704-1714, IF = 2.652

41.  Thevathasan, N.V., Gordon, A.M., Simpson, J.A., Reynolds, P., Price, G., and Zhang, P. 2004. Biophysical and ecological interactions in a temperate tree-based intercropping system.  J. Crop Improv. 12: 339-363, IF=0.63

Price, G.W. and Gordon, A. M. 1999. Spatial and temporal distribution of earthworms under intercropping in southern Ontario, Canada.  Agrofor. Sys. 44: 141-149, IF = 1.94

Conference Proceedings (Papers)

1.      Dsouza, A., Kiselchuk, C., Lawson, J., Price, G.W., Dixon, M., Graham, T. 2020. Development of a bench scale multi-vessel aerobic composting system for the evaluation of resource recovery from organic wastes produced in bio-regenerative life support systems. American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (Nov. 5-6).

2.      Njoku, O.O., Boh, M.Y., Clark., O.G., Price G.W. 2020. Mineralization of Carbon in Composted, Alkaline Stabilized, and Mesophilic Anaerobically Digested Biosolids in Soil. Canadian Society for Bioengineering (CSBE) and 5th CIGR International Conference, Quebec City (2020 postponed until May 2021).

3.      Shu, W., Price, G.W., Jamieson, R., Lake, C. 2020. Fate and transport of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in soils and soils receiving land applied alkaline treated biosolids in Nova Scotia. Global Reach 2020: Solving Agriculture Problems Through Research and Innovation (India, China, Canada), Graduate Research Virtual Symposium (July 22 &23)

4.      Le, Q., Price, G.W. 2020. Make a better decision on management of biosolids in agriculture.  Global Reach 2020: Solving Agriculture Problems Through Research and Innovation (India, China, Canada), Graduate Research Virtual Symposium (July 22 &23)

5.      Lin, Z., Price, G.W., Burton, D., Clark, G. 2019. Evaluation of Three Types of Municipal Biosolids on Soil Fertility and Corn Production. Joint CSSS/CSAFM Conference (July 9-13) Saskatoon, SK.

6.      Shu, W., Price, G.W., Jamieson, R., Lake, C. 2019. Fate and transport of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in soils and soils receiving land applied alkaline treated biosolids in Nova Scotia. Joint CSSS/CSAFM Conference (July 9-13) Saskatoon, SK. Third Place in the Graduate Student Oral Presentation Competition

7.      Price, G.W., Khosravi, K., Metcalfe, C. 2019. Effect of high frequency, long-term land applied alkaline treated biosolids on accumulation of Emerging Substances of Concern in an agricultural soil in Nova Scotia. Joint CSSS/CSAFM Conference (July 9-13) Saskatoon, SK.

8.      Njoku, O.O., M.Y. Boh, O.G. Clark., G.W. Price. 2019. Modeling Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Biosolids-Fertilized Soils Using the DeNitrification and DeComposition(DNDC). Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Boston, MA. 7-11 July.

9.      Price, G.W. 2019. Composting and ensiling of aquaculture mortalities. Nova Scotia Dept. of Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister's Conference,  (Feb. 27-28), Halifax, N.S.

10.  Price, G.W. 2019. Developing an integrated vertical farming system with commercial scale composting systems extraction of CO2 and heat. Compost Council of Canada Atlantic Regional Workshop, (Feb. 12-13) Truro, N.S.

11.  Price, G.W., Yurgel, S., Langille, M., Mills, A. 2018. Impact of High Frequency Biosolids Application on Soil Biological End-Points. The 9th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, (Sept. 9-12) Halifax, N.S.

12.  Lin, Z., Price, G.W., Burton, D.L., Clark, G. 2018. Evaluation of Seasonal Changes in Soil and Crop Nutrients in Fields Amended with Three Types of Municipal Biosolids. The 9th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, (Sept. 9-12) Halifax, N.S.

13.  Luo, A., Price, G.W., Halloran, S., Dougherty, M. 2018. Elevated Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Effects on Plant Nutrient Uptake in Two Soils Amended with an Alkaline Liquid Biosolids. The 9th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, (Sept. 9-12) Halifax, N.S.

14.  Boh, M.Y., O.G. Clark, J.K. Whalen, G.W. Price, D.L. Burton and G. Hernandez-Ramirez. 2018. Biosolids processing and application methods’ impact on crop nutrient use efficiency and GHG emissions. 31st Annual Conference of BioCycles. BioCycles WestCoast18, Accelerating Organic Recycling. San Diego, Califonia, USA. March 26-29.

15.  Obi-Njoku, O., G.W. Price, M.Y., Boh, W.N. Smith and O.G. Clark. 2018. Calibrating DNDC to estimate crop yield and greenhouse gas emissions from land-applied biosolids on maize and barley fields in Canada. CSBE/SCGAB 2018 Annual Conference, School of Engineering, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, July 22-25.

16.  Obi-Njoku, O., Price, G.W., Boh, M., Clark, G. 2018. Calibrating DNDC to Estimate Crop Yield and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Land-Applied Biosolids on Maize and Barley Fields in Canada. The 9th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, (Sept. 9-12) Halifax, N.S.

17.  Keys, K., Burton, D.L., Price, G.W., Duinker, P. 2018. Can Alkaline-Treated Biosolids Be Effectively Used to Offset Calcium Deficits in Spruce Plantation Soils? The 9th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, (Sept. 9-12) Halifax, N.S.

18.  Halloran, S., Price, G.W., Dougherty, M. 2018. Assessing Lystegro Biofertilizer Product Formulation on Soil Phosphorus Availability for Agricultural Crop Production. The 9th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, (Sept. 9-12) Halifax, N.S.

19.  Shu, W., Price, G.W., Jamieson, R., Lake, C. 2018. Modeling Fate and Transport of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Soils and Soils Receiving Land-applied Alkaline-treated Biosolids in Nova Scotia. The 9th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference, (Sept. 9-12) Halifax, N.S.

20.  Sayyad, G. A., Price, G.W., Sharifi, M., Khosravi, K. 2018. Modeling of Biosolids Originated Phthalate Esters (PAEs) Dynamics in Outdoor Lysimeters Planted to Grain Corn. Joint meeting of Canadian Society of Soil Science, Canadian Geological Union, (June 10-14) Niagara Falls, Ontario.

21.  Price, G.W. 2016. Current and recent composting research through the Innovative Waste Management Research Program. Compost Council of Canada, Annual Workshop Compost Matters in Atlantic Canada, (Feb. 16-17) Bible Hill, N.S.

22.  Rodd, V., Henry, R., Price, G.W. 2016. Sea Lettuce composting in PEI. Compost Council of Canada, Annual Workshop Compost Matters in Atlantic Canada, (Feb. 16-17) Bible Hill, N.S.

23.  Bandekar, B., Price, G.W., Arnold, P. and Hammermeister, A. 2015. Value enhancement of municipal organics through the addition of Effective Microorganisms. Compost Council of Canada, Annual Workshop Compost Matters in Atlantic Canada, (March 10-11) Moncton, NB.

24.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2015. FLOGging a dead horse: linking decomposed organic matter carbon to nitrogen cycling in agro-ecosystems. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

25.  Gillis, J.D., Price, G.W. and Prasher, S. 2015. Assessment of triclosan toxicity to the earthworm Eisenia fetida under laboratory conditions using GC-MS metabolomics. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

26.  Khosravi, K. and Price, G.W. 2015. Determination of phthalates in soils and biosolids using accelerated solvent extraction coupled with SPE and GC-MS. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

27.  MacCormick, E., Price, G. W., Voroney, P.,  Kwabiah, A.  2015. Seasonal soil mineral nitrogen dynamics and crop yields from a three year field based study using salmon-based silage. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

28.  Price, G.W., Georgallas, A., Burton, D., and Shu, W. 2015. Scaling mineral nitrogen dynamics by soil aggregate size. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

29.  Shu, W., Price, G.W., and Jamieson, R. 2015. Application of the Root Zone Water Quality Model (RZWQM) to simulate fate and transport of emerging substances of concern in soils receiving long-term biosolids application Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

30.  Zhang,Y.,  Price, G. W., and Jamieson, R. 2015. Sorption and desorption kinetics on mixtures of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in different textured agricultural soils. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

31.  Shu, W., Price, G.W. 2015. Root Zone Water Quality Model (RZWQM) to simulate fate and transport of emerging substances of concern in soils receiving long-term biosolids application. Department of Process Engineering and Applied Science, Dalhousie University Graduate Research Seminar (April) Halifax, NS. Winner First Place prize for Best Oral Presentation

32.  Ghoshal, S., McCarthy, L., Price, G., Payne, M., Bonte-Gelok, S. 2014. Canadian Biosolids Network Biosolids Research Update. Water Environment Association of Ontario Conference (April 6-8), London, ON.

33.  Halloran, S., Sharifi, M., Price, G.W., Metcalfe, C. 2014. Raw and alkaline-stabilized biosolids nitrogen and phosphorous bio-availability for corn (Zea mays) in three soil textures. Canadian Society of Soil Science Annual Meetings (May 4-8) Banff, AB.

34.  Hussain, I., Price, G.W., and Farid, H. 2014. The composting process as a means of controlling Aleutian Disease in mink. Compost Council of Canada, Annual Workshop Compost Matters in Atlantic Canada, (Feb. 11-12), Amherst, N.S.

35.  Piorkowski, G. and Price, G.W. 2014. Optimizing application rates of waste residuals in mine soil reclamation programs using response surface methodologies. The 39th Canadian Land Reclamation Association (CLRA/ACRSD) Annual Conference (Sept. 22-25) Mont Tremblant, QC.

36.  Price, G.W., Jamieson, R., Prasher, S., Tong, A., Sharifi, M., Murimboh, J., Mills, A., Levison, J. 2014. Impacts of alkaline stabilized biosolids application on fate and transport of emerging substances of concern. 7th Canadian Biosolids and Residuals Conference (June 5-7) Vancouver, B.C.

37.  Rogers, J., Murimboh, J.D., Price, G.W. 2014. Long-term impacts of applying alkaline stabilized biosolids to agricultural soils on trace metal  seasonal dynamics and accumulation. Science Atlantic - CIC Chemistry Conference (ChemCon) (May 22-24), Wolfville, N.S.

38.  Gillis, J.D., Price, G.W., and Prasher, S. 2013. FLOG-N: A model of complex soil mineral nitrogen dynamics driven by carbon mineralization. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 3-6), Tampa, FL.

39.  MacCormick, E., Price, G.W., Kwabiah, A., and Voroney, R.P. 2013. Effect of salmon-based silage on soil nutrient dynamics: an incubation study. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 3-6), Tampa, FL.

40.  Price, G.W. and Gillis, J.D. 2013. Presence of emerging substances of concern and priority pollutants in soils receiving alkaline treated biosolids. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 3-6), Tampa, FL.

41.  Richards, C. and Price, G.W. 2013. Effects of using waste gypsum wallboard on composting dynamics and chemical parameters. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 3-6), Tampa, FL.

42.  Zhang, H., Voroney, R.P., and Price, G.W. 2013. Effects of biochar and raw feedstock on soil microbial biomass, and soil carbon and nitrogen mineralization. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 3-6), Tampa, FL.

43.  Bandekar, B., and Price, G.W. 2013. Value enhancement of municipal organics through the addition of effective microorganisms. Canadian Society of Soil Science, (July 22-25), Winnipeg, MB.

44.  Richards, C. and Price, G.W. 2013. Total and bio-available metals in compost, soil, and leachate from waste gypsum wallboard composting. Canadian Society of Soil Science, (July 22-25), Winnipeg, MB.

45.  Shu, W., Price, G.W., Sharifi, M., and Cade-Menun, B. 2013. Soil phosphorus dynamics under annual vs. single applications of alkaline treated biosolids. Canadian Society of Soil Science, (July 22-25), Winnipeg, MB.

46.  Shu, W., Price, G.W., Sharifi, M., and Cade-Menun, B. 2013. Soil phosphorus dynamics under annual or single application of alkaline stabilized biosolids. Dalhousie Graduate Student Research Day (April 18-19), Truro, NS. Winner of First Prize Graduate Student Oral Presentation Competition (https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2013/04/30/faculty_of_agriculture_graduate_student_research_showcase_winners.html)

47.  Gillis, J.D., Prasher, S.O., and Price, G.W. 2012. Modeling pharmaceutical concentration in the soil profile using HYDRUS 1D. Paper # NABEC/CSBE 12-051NABEC-CSBE/SCGAB Annual General Meeting and Technical Conference (July 15-18), Orillia, ON.

48.  Laybolt, B., Price, G.W., and Voroney, R.P. 2012. The effect of ensiled salmon mortalities on soil quality and crop production of Lolium multiflorum. Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association Conference (Feb. 14-16), Gander, Nfld.

49.  Price, G.W. 2012. Compost research with novel feedstocks in Atlantic Canada. Compost Council of Canada 22nd Annual Compost Conference, (Sept. 19-21), Montreal, QC.

50.  Price, G.W. 2012. Composting Research at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College: Novel Feedstocks. Compost Council of Canada, Annual Workshop Compost Matters in Atlantic Canada, (Feb. 28-29), Stellarton, N.S.

51.  Zhang, H., Voroney, R.P., and Price, G.W. 2012. Biochar effects on soil microbial biomass and activity, carbon and net nitrogen mineralization. 4th International Biochar Congress, (Sept. 16-20), Beijing, China.

52.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2011. Triclosan concentrations over time in agricultural soil amended with a high rate of an alkaline-stabilized biosolid.  Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.

53.  Krzic, M., Basiliko, N., Bedard-Haughn, A., Humphreys, E., Price, G.W., Dampier, L., Dyanatkar, S., Strivelli, R., Shabaga, J., Winsborough, C, Sackett, T., Gillis, J.D., and Crowley, C. 2011. Charting New Territory In High School Soil Science Education In Canada.  Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.

54.  Krzic, M., Basiliko, N., Bedard-Haughn, A., Humphreys, E., Price, G.W., Dampier, L., Dyanatkar, S., Strivelli, R., Shabaga, J., Winsborough, C, Sackett, T., Gillis, J.D., and Crowley, C.  2011. Cyber Shovels In High School: An Online Soil Science Resource for Educators.  Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.

55.  Laybolt, B., Price, G.W., and Voroney, R.P. 2011. The effect of ensiled salmon mortalities on soil quality. (Paper Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.                                                                

56.  Liu, K. and Price, G.W. 2011. Tillage effects on water flow, soil mineral nitrogen and corn yield in tile drained fields amended with N-Viro Soil®.   Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.                                                                

57.  Price, G.W. and Liu, K. 2011. Rate and management effects of an alkaline stabilized biosolid on soil mineral nitrogen and pH.  Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.

58.  Richards, C. and Price, G.W. 2011. Total and Bio-Available Metals in a Mechanically Produced Compost with the Addition of Waste Gypsum Wallboard.   Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.

59.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2010. A novel model describing carbon mineralization in a soil amended with organic residues.  Canadian Society of Soil Science, (June 20-24) Saskatoon, SK.

60.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2009. Modeling carbon mineralization from a field soil amended with increasing rates of an alkaline-stabilized biosolid.  Canadian Society of Soil Science, (Aug. 5-7), Guelph, ON.

61.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2009. Evaluation of anthropogenic organic contaminant concentrations and soil chemical properties over time in a field soil amended with an alkaline-stabilized biosolid.  American Society of Agronomy-Soil Science Society of America-Crop Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 1-5), Pittsburgh, PA.

62.  Price, G.W. and Roberts, C.J. 2009. Carbon and nitrogen dynamics from incubated field soils receiving de-inked and composted papermill biosolids.  ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 1-5), Pittsburgh, PA.

63.  Zeng, J. and Price, G.W. 2009. Optimizing slaughterhouse waste composts for use as soil amendments in Nova Scotia.  ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings, (Nov. 1-5), Pittsburgh, PA.

64.  Price, G.W. 2008. The transfer of prion-mediated animal diseases through soils and environmental pathways: A review.  Canadian Society of Soil Science, Prince George, B.C.

Conference Posters

65.  Price, G.W., Yurgel, S., Langille, M. 2019. Shifts in the soil microbiome in relation to high frequency, long-term land applied alkaline treated biosolids in an agricultural soil in Nova Scotia. Joint CSSS/CSAFM Conference (July 9-13) Saskatoon, SK.

66.  Price, G.W., Astatkie, T., Shu, W. 2015. Crop yield and nutrient uptake response to different rates and frequency of alkaline treated biosolid applications. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

67.  Hatheway, S., Price, G.W. 2015.  Analysis of plastic biodegradation by Aspergillus oryzae. Dalhousie Graduate Student Research Day (April 23-24), Truro, NS. Winner of First Prize Graduate Student Poster Competition (https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/news-events/news/2015/04/28/dal_ac_students_shine_bright_at_graduate_research_days.html)

68.  Rogers, J., Murimboh, J., and Price, G.W. 2015. Long-term impacts of applying alkaline stabilized biosolids to agricultural soils on trace metal seasonal dynamics and accumulation. Dalhousie University Sustainability and Environmental Research Symposium (SERS) (March 13, 2015) Halifax, N.S.

69.  Spence, J., Burton, D., Zebarth, B., Goyer, C., and Price, G.W. 2015. Evaluating the efficacy of the nitrification inhibition assay method using 3,5-dimethylpryazole in soils that differ in texture and water content. Soil Interfaces for Sustainable Development, Joint Conference of the International Union of Soil Science, Canadian Society of Soil Science, and Association Quebecoise de Specialistes en Sciences du Sol, (July 5-10) Montreal, QC.

70.  Gillis, J.D. and Price, G.W. 2014. FLOGging data to link carbon and nitrogen cycling from organic matter additions to agro-ecosystems. SSSA/Bouyoucous Funds and Berkeley Lab Complex Soil Systems Conference, Berkeley, CA.

71.  MacCormick, E., Price, G.W., Kwabiah, A., and Voroney, R.P. 2013. Effect of salmon-based silage on soil nutrient dynamics: an incubation study. Canadian Society of Soil Science, (July 22-25), Winnipeg, MB.

72.  MacCormick, E. and Price, G.W. 2012. Evaluating the effect of salmon-based silage as an agricultural soil amendment on crop growth and soil nutrient dynamics in Newfoundland and Labrador. Agriculture Symposium Our Food, Our Future: Growing the Agriculture Industry in Newfoundland & Labrador, (Nov. 23), Cornerbrook, Nfld.

73.  Zhang, H., R. P. Voroney, and Price, G.W.  2012. Biochar feedstock and biochar effects on trace gas emissions from soil. 4th International Biochar Congress, (Sept. 16-20), Beijing, China.

74.  Richards, C. and Price, G.W. 2011. Fate of selected metals in a compost system with used wallboard additives.  Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.

75.  Roberts, C. J. and Price, G.W. 2011. Comparing headspace and alkali trap methods of carbon mineralization measurement in a papermill biosolid amended soil incubation study.  Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.                                                                          

76.  Taylor, C. and Price, G.W. 2011. Development and evaluation of agricultural waste-based eco-fertilizers.  Joint Canadian Society of Soil Science and Soil Science Society of America (ASA-CSSA-SSSA) International Annual Meetings, (Oct. 16-19), San Antonio, TX.

77.  Dickie, L. and Price, G.W. 2010. An energy Life Cycle Analysis for thermo-chemical disposal of residual biomass. Nova Scotia Energy Research & Development Forum, (May 26 – 27). Halifax, N.S.

78.  Price, G.W., Madani, A., and Gillis, J.D. 2010. Impact on drainage water quality from amending agricultural soils in Nova Scotia with an alkaline stabilized biosolids.  XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (CIGR) (June 13-17). Quebec, QC.

79.  Zeng, J. and Price, G.W. 2009. Optimizing slaughterhouse waste composts for use as soil amendments in Nova Scotia.  Canadian Society of Soil Science, (Aug. 5-7). Guelph, ON.

80.  Price, G.W., Voroney, R.P., and Chong, C. 2008. Influence of annual papermill biosolid applications on field earthworm populations.  Canadian Society of Soil Science, Prince George, B.C.

81.  Price, G.W., Voroney, R.P., and Chong, C. 2008. Influence of annual papermill biosolid applications on field earthworm populations.  Canadian Society of Soil Science, Prince George, B.C.

82.  Price, G.W., Voroney, R.P., van Upstal, B., and Miltenburg, M. 2001. Effects of paper fibre biosolids on soil physical, chemical, and biological properties.  ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings (October). Charlotte, N.C.

Price, G.W. and Gordon, A.M. 1999. Spatial and temporal distribution of earthworms in a white ash, silver maple and poplar intercrop in southern Ontario, Canada.  Proceedings from 6th North American Temperate Agroforestry Conference (June 13-16), Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Reports

1. Price, G.W., Gillis, J.D., MacCormick, E., Molloy, W., Kwabiah, A., and Voroney, R.P. (2016) Crop production and soil nutrient dynamics from field applications of salmon-based silage in Newfoundland and Labrador. Final report submitted to Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture for Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP).

2. Price, G.W., Jamieson, R., Tong, A., Murimboh, J., Mills, A., Prasher, S., Sharifi, S., and Levison, J. (2015) Impacts of Alkaline Stabilized Biosolids application on the fate and transport of Emerging Substances of Concern in agricultural soils, plant biomass, and groundwater. Final Report (Project # MW2013-4) submitted to Canadian Water Network - Canadian Municipal Water Consortium.

3. Hatheway, S. and Price, G.W. (2014) Analysis of Aspergillus oryzae degradation of commercial agricultural mulch films composed of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and poly(lactic acid). Final Report (Project # SR-R3-13-03) submitted to Nova Scotia Resource Recovery Fund Board.

4. Bandekar, B. and Price, G.W. (2014) Value enhancement of municipal organic compost through the addition of effective microorganisms. Final Report (Project # SR-R3-11-11) submitted to Nova Scotia Resource Recovery Fund Board.

5. Price G.W. (2014) Evaluation of contaminants in surface and subsurface drainage water from land applied treated municipal biosolids. Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP)- Agri-Futures Nova Scotia Final Report #NS0313.

6. Price, G.W., and Richards, C. (2013) Evaluation of waste gypsum wallboard as a composting additive. Final Report submitted to Nova Scotia Resource Recovery Fund Board.

7. Corscadden, K., Stiles, D., Price, G., Kulkarni, A. (2013) Investigating the Feasibility of Wool Value Chain Development. Final report # EPP12-011 for MSPP- Energy Pilot Project, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture.

8. Price, G.W. and Gillis, J.D. (2011) Impact of land-applied alkaline treated municipal biosolids on agricultural soils in Nova Scotia. Final Report (NS0237) submitted to Nova Scotia Agrifutures, NS Federation of Agriculture, and Halifax Water (HRM).

9.  Price, G.W., Madani, A., Gillis, J.D., and Gordon, R. (2010) Impact of land-applied alkaline treated municipal biosolids on agricultural soils in Nova Scotia. Final Report (DEV 27-55) NS Department of Agriculture Technology Development Program.

10. Price, G.W., Madani, A., and Gordon, R. (2009) An assessment of the impact of the application of biosolids on drainage water quality. Canada – Nova Scotia Water Supply and Expansion Program. pp.27.

11. Nova Knowledge & NS Federation of Agriculture (2009) Environmental performance of the agricultural sector in Nova Scotia: A report card. (Member of Editorial and Technical Committee drafting this report), Halifax, N.S. pp. 32.

12. Price, G.W. (2008) Evaluation of commercial opportunities for the management of mink organic by-products in Nova Scotia. Report to Weymouth Mink Ranchers and Annapolis -Digby Economic Development Agency, Digby, N.S. pp. 67.

13. Price, G.W. (2008) Guidelines for the management of abattoir wastes in Nova Scotia. NS Department of Environment and Labour, policy framework paper, Halifax, NS, Canada.

14. Price, G.W. and Simpson, M. (2008) Composting of Specified Risk Materials from slaughterhouses and farms in Nova Scotia. NS Department of Agriculture, Truro, NS, Canada.

15. Voroney, R.P. and Price, G.W. (2002) Conditioning of degraded and marginal soils with paper mill biosolids. University of Guelph – Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Foods Research Program Report. pp. 20.

16. Voroney, R.P., Price, G.W., and van Upstal, B. (2001) Atlantic Packaging Ltd. Final Report: Paper fibre biosolids benefits study. Study prepared for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Scarborough, Ontario. pp. 62.

17. Voroney, R.P., Price, G.W., and van Upstal, B. (2000) Atlantic Packaging Ltd. Preliminary Report: Paper fibre biosolids benefits study. Study prepared for the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Scarborough, Ontario.