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Agricultural Sciences
Dr. Yantai Gan




Occupation:
Research Scientist, Adjunct Professor
Research area:
Alternative Crops and Cropping Systems
Affiliation:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada,
Swift Current, SK, CANADA

Mailing address:
Gate #3, Airport Road East,
Swift Current, SK, CANADA

Tel: 1-306-778-7246  FAX: 1-306-778-3188·

EDUCATION

1994 Ph.D in Agronomy (major: sustainable agriculture).
The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, CANADA.

1991 MSc in Plant Physiology. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2, CANADA.

1983 BSc. in Agronomy. Gansu University for Agriculture, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 730070 P.R. China.

TEACHING AND TRAINING STUDENTS

Present:

•Ph.D supervisor, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. Cureently, supervising three graduate students at University of Saskatchewan.

•Ph.D supervisor, Adjunct Professor, Gansu University for Agriculture, Gansu, China. Currently, supervising two Ph.D students at that university.

2000-2003: Served as External Examiner for four Ph.D theses and three MS.c theses, at University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Gansu Agricultural University, China.

2003-2005: Training three Post-doctorates at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research centre, Swift Current, SK, Canada.

1992-1994: Teaching Assistant, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2002-present: National Study Leader for one of the Canada’s National Studies with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

• Provide leaderships to scientists (across the country) who are involved in this National Study;

• Conceive and define the goals and objectives of the National Study, and provide the direction of specific research projects for individual research centres/sites/stations and scientists;

• Prepare budget and human resources information, and provide recommendations of resource requirements to Science Directors;

• Coordinate research activities of the National Study across the country.

1998-present: Study Leader for program “Cropping Systems for Dryland Agriculture”, at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Swift Current, SK, Canada.

• Formulate and initiate research projects in diverse cropping systems;

• Develop strategies and recommendations for production of alternative crops for sustainable agriculture development;

• Prepare grant applications for external funding. In the past 5 years, received approval of external funding totaling about $2.8 million;

• Plan, design, and oversee multi-disciplinary research projects;

• Supervise senior and junior technicians, term staff up to 12/year;

• Organize and host various field days, tours, and host international, national, and regional delegates/visitors;

• Prepare and present talks at various meetings, workshops, and conferences; and provide media interviews.

1994-1998: Post-Doctorate Research Associate, with fellowship from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), Agriculture & Agri Food Canada, Swift Current, CANADA.

AWARDS

2004. Fellowship for Outstanding Scientists, from Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

2003. Awarded as Ph.D Advisory Committees Supervisor for Gansu Agric. Univ., China.

2002. Awarded as an Honorary Professor, Gansu Agric. Univ., Lanzhou, China.

1999. Third place, Logo Designer for Semiarid Prairie Agric. Research Center, Canada.

1994. Fellowship, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.

1991. Fellowship for Ph.D. study, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

PUBLICATION LISTS

In Referred Journals:

1. Gan, Y., Stobbe, E.H., and Moes, J. 1992. Relative date of seedling emergence and its impact on grain yield. Crop Sci. 32:1275-1281.

2. Gan, Y., Stobbe, E.H., and Njue, C. 1995. Evaluation of selected nonlinear regression models in quantifying seedling emergence rate of spring wheat. Crop Sci. 36:165-168.

3. Gan, Y., and Stobbe, E.H. 1995. The effect of variations in seed size and planting depth on emergence, infertile plants, and grain yield of spring wheat. Can. J. Plant Sci. 75:565-570.

4. McLeod, J.G., Campbell, C.A., Gan, Y., Dyck, F.D., and Vera, C.L. 1996. Seeding depth, rate and row spacing for winter wheat grown on stubble and chemical fallow in the semiarid prairies. Can. J. Plant Sci. 76:207-214.

5. Gan, Y. and Stobbe, E.H. 1996. Seedling vigour and grain yield of ‘Roblin’ wheat affected by seed size. Agron. J. 88:456-460.

6. Gan, Y. and Stobbe, E.H. 1996. Mainstem leaf stage and its relation to single plant grain yield in spring wheat. Crop Sci. 36:628-632.

7. McLeod, J.G. and Gan, Y., Scoles, G.J., and Campbell, G.L. 1996. Extract viscosity and feeding quality of fall rye. Vorträge für Pflanzenzüchtung 35:97-108.

8. Gan, Y., McLeod, J.G., Scoles, G.J., and Campbell, G.L. 1997. Extract viscosity of winter rye: heritability and genetic correlation to kernel characters. Plant Breeding and Seed Sci. 40:103-112.

9. Gan, Y., McLeod, J.G., Scoles, G.J., and Campbell, G.L. 1997. Genetic and environmental influence on the extract viscosity of winter rye. Plant Breeding and Seed Sci. 40:93-102.

10. Gan, Y., McLeod, J.G., Scoles, G.J., and Campbell, G.L. 1997. Extract viscosity of winter rye: variation with precipitation and growing-degree days. Can. J. Plant Sci. 77:555-560.

11. Gan, Y., and McLeod, J.G. 1997. Winter rye leaf emergence and its relation to the phyllochron. Crop Sci. 37:162-166.

12. Niu, J.Y., Gan, Y., Zhang, J.W., and Yang, Q.F. 1998. Post-anthesis dry matter accumulation and redistribution in spring wheat mulched with plastic films. Crop Sci. 38:1562-1568.

13. Gan, Y., McLeod, J.G., Scoles, G.J., and Campbell, G.L. 1998. Relationship between extract viscosity and kernel size in winter rye. Can. J. Plant Sci. 78:423-427.

14. Steppuhn, H., Wang, H., and Gan, Y. 1998. Evaluating Russian wild ryegrass emergence from saline seedbeds using the Gompertz function. Can. Agric. Eng. 40:241-247.

15. Lafond, G. and Gan, Y. 1999. Seeding rate and row spacing studies in winter wheat grown in Northern Great Plains. J. Prod. Agric. 12:624-629.

16. McLeod, J.G., Gan, Y. and Payne, J.F. 2000. AC Remington winter rye. Can. J. Plant Sci. 80: 605-607.

17. McLeod, J.G., Gan, Y. and Payne, J.F. 2000. Registration of ‘AC Remington’ Winter Rye. Crop Sci. 40:1824-1825.

18. Gan, Y.T., Lafond, G.P., and May, W.E. 2000. Grain yield and water use: relative performance of winter vs spring cereals in east-central Saskatchewan. Can. J. Plant Sci. 80: 533-541.

19. Gan, Y., McCaig, T.N., Clarke, P., DePauw, R.M., Clarke, J.M. and McLeod, J.G. 2000. Test-weight and weathering of spring wheat. Can. J. Plant Sci. 80:677-685.

20. Lafond, G.P., Gan, Y., Johnston, A.M., Domitruk, D. and Stevenson, F.C. 2001. Feasibility of applying all nitrogen and phosphorus requirements at planting of no-till winter wheat. Can. J. Plant Sci. 81:373-383.

21. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., Liu, P.H., Stevenson, F.C. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Seedling emergence, pod development, and seed yields of chickpea and dry pea in a semiarid environment. Can. J. Plant Sci. 82:531-537.

22. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P., Liu, P.H. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Optimum plant population density for chickpea and dry pea in a semiarid environment. Can. J. Plant Sci. 83:1-9.

23. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, P.R., Stevenson, F.C. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Influence of diverse cropping sequences on durum wheat yield and protein in the semiarid northern Great Plains. Agron. J. 95:245-252.

24. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Response of chickpea to seed size and planting depth. Can J. Plant Sci. 83:39-46.

25. Gan, Y., Liu, P. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Severity of Ascochyta blight in relation to leaf type in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Crop Sci. 43:2291-2294.

26. Gan, Y., Liu, P.H., Stevenson, F.C. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Interrelationships among yield components of chickpea in semiarid environments. Can. J. Plant Sci. 83:759-767.

27. Liu, P.H., Gan, Y., Warkentin, T. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Morphological plasticity of chickpea in a semiarid environment. Crop Sci. 43:426-429.

28. Chen, N., Gan, Y. and Wang, G. 2003. Photosynthetic responses of muskmelon (Cucumis melo l.) to photon flux density, leaf temperature and co2 concentration. Can. J. Plant Sci. 83:393-399.

29. Angadi, S.V. Cutforth, H.W. McConkey, B.G. and Gan, Y. 2003. Yield adjustment by canola at different plant populations under semiarid conditions. Crop Sci. 43:1358-1366.

30. Miller, P.R., Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Pulse crops for the northern Great Plains: I. Grain productivity and residual effects on soil water and nitrogen. Agron J. 95:972-979.

31. Miller, P.R., Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Pulse crops for the northern Great Plains: II. Cropping sequence effects on cereal, oilseed, and pulse crops. Agron J. 95:980-986.

32. Wang, H., Fernandez, M.R., McCaig, T.N., Gan, Y., DePauw, R.M. and Clarke, J.M. 2003. Kernel discolorations and downgrading in spring wheat varieties in western Canada. Can. J. Plant Path. 25: 350-361.

33. Zentner, R.P., Campbell, C.A., Biederbeck, V.O., Selles, F., Lemke, R., Jefferson, P.G. and Gan, Y. 2004. Long-term assessment of management of an annual legume green manure crop for fallow replacement in the Brown soil zone. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84:11-22.

34. Bing, D.J., Warkentin, T., Xue, A., Conner, R., Sloan, A., Gan, Y., Gehl, D., Vera, C.L., Turkinton, K., Clayton, G. and Orr, D. 2004. Miser Field Pea. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84:235-236.

35. Campbell, C.A., Zentner, R.P., Selles, F., Biederbeck, V.O., McConkey, B.G., Lemke, R and Gan, Y. 2004. Cropping frequency effects on yield of grain, straw, plant N, N balance and annual production of spring wheat in the semiarid prairie. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84: 487-501.

36. Gan, Y., Angadi, S.V., Cutforth, H., Potts, D., Angadi, V.V. and McDonald, C.L. 2004. Canola and mustard response to short periods of high temperature and water stress at different developmental stages. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84:697-704.

37. Angadi, S.V., Cutforth, H., McConkey, B.G., and Gan, Y. 2004. Early seeding improves the sustainability of canola and mustard production on the Canadian semiarid prairie. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84:705-711.

38. Niu, J.Y., Gan, Y. and Huang, G.B. 2004. Dynamics of root growth in spring wheat mulched with plastic films. Crop Sci. 44:1682-1688.

39. Johnson1, E.N., Miller, P.R., Blackshaw, R.E., Gan, Y., Harker, K.N., Clayton, G.W., Kephart, K.D., Wichman, D.W., Topinka, K., and Kirkland, K.J. 2004. Seeding date and polymer seed coating effects on plant establishment and yield of fall seeded canola in the Northern Great Plains. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84:955-963.

40. Harker, K.N., Clayton, G.W., Blackshaw, R.E., O’Donovan, J.T., Lupwayi, N.Z., Johnson, E.N., Gan, Y., Zentner, P.R., Lafond, G.P., and Irvine, R.B. 2005. Glyphosate-resistant spring wheat production system effects on weed communities. Weed Sci. 53 (in press).

41. Gan, Y., Selles, F., Hanson, K.G., Zentner, P.R., McConkey, B.G. and McDonald, C.L. 2005. Formulation and placement of Rhizobium inoculant on chickpea in the semiarid northern Great Plains. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84: (in press).

42. Bing, D.J., Turkington, T.K., Clayton, G.W., Orr, D., Warkentin, T., Xue, A.G., Conner, R.L., Sloan, A.G., Gan, Y., Gehl, D., Vera, C. 2005. Registration of ‘Miser’ Field Pea. Crop Sci. 45: (in press).

43. Gan, Y., Hanson, K.G., Zentner, R.P., Selles, F., and McDonald, C.L. 2005. Response of lentil to microbial inoculation and low rates of fertilization in semiarid Canadian prairies. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84: (In press).

44. Zhang, B.C., Li, F.M., Huang, G.B., Gan, Y., Liu, P.H., Cheng, Z.Y. 2005. Effects of regulated deficit irrigation on grain yield and water use efficiency of spring wheat in an arid environment. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84: (In press).

45. Bing, D.J., Sloan, A., Conner, R., Warkentin, T., Xue, A., Gan, Y., Vera, C., Turkinton1, K., Clayton, G., Orr, D., and Gehl, D. 2005. Canstar Field Pea. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84: (In press).

Other Scientific Publications

46. Walley, F., G. Clayton, Y. Gan and G. Lafond, 2004. Performance of Rhizobial Inoculant Formulations in the Field. (peer reviewed) Online. Crop Management Doi:10.1094/CM-2004-0301-03-RV. http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/pub/cm/review/2004/formulation.

47. Johnson, E. N., H. Beckie, S. Warwick, S. Shirtliffe, R. Gulden, G. Séguin-Swartz, A. Légère, M. J. Simard, K. N. Harker, A. G. Thomas, J. Leeson, C. Brenzil, G. Clayton, R. Blackshaw, J. O’Donovan, Y. Gan, R. Zentner, B. Irvine, F. A. Holm and R. Van Acker. 2004. Ecology and management of volunteer canola. http://www.canola-council.org/managing_vol_canola.pdf

Proceedings, Abstracts and Technical Publications

1. Gan, Y., E.H. Stobbe, and J. Moes. 1993. Plant-to-plant variability and its impact on grain yield in wheat. Page 101-111. In Technical and Scientific Papers for Manitoba Agri-Forum. Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 1992.

2. Gan Y. and E.H. Stobbe. 1992 Seedling emergence and its impact on grain yield. A paper presented at Canadian Society of Agronomy 72th Annual Conference, Brandon, Manitoba, July 1992.

3. Gan, Y. and E.H. Stobbe. 1993. Factors affecting nonuniform seedling emergence and plant yields in wheat. Page 166. In Technical and Scientific Papers for Manitoba Agri-Forum. Winnipeg, Manitoba, January 1993.

4. McLeod, J.G., Gan, Y., Salmon, D.F., and Baron, V.S. 1997. Triticale biomass production on the prairies. Abstract of Technical Papers and Posters. In Can J. Plant Sci. 78:321. For the AIC’97 Annual Meeting, Truro, Nova Scotia, Aug 1997.

5. McLeod, J.G. and Gan, Y. 1997. Extract viscosity and feeding quality of rye. In EUCARPIA Proceedings for International Symposium on Rye Breeding and Genetics, STUTTGART, Germany, July 1997.

6. Gan, Y., McLeod, J.G., Scoles, G.J., and Campbell, G.L. 1997. Extract viscosity of rye: genetic and environmental influence and correlations with kernel characteristics. In Can J. Plant Sci. 78:318. For the AIC’97 Annual Meeting, Truro, Nova Scotia, Aug 1997.

7. McLeod, J.G., Gan, Y. and Baron, V.S. 1997. An Assessment of the Cereal Resources of Western Canada for Ethanol Feedstock. Pp. 5 - 8, In Proc., 1997 Ethanol Research and Development Workshop, Ottawa, ON.

8. McLeod, J.G., Baron, V.S., Salmon, D.F. and Gan, Y. 1998. Triticale - Potential as an Industrial Ethanol Feedstock. Pp. 278-283, In Proc., 4th International triticale Symposium, Volume #1, July 26-31, 1998, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. ISBN 0-9585592-0-1.

9. McLeod, J.G., Gan, Y., Salmon, D.F. and Baron, V.S. and 1998. Triticale - Biomass Potential and Quality on the Canadian Prairies. Pp. 264-267 In Proc., 4th International triticale Symposium, Volume #2, July 26-31, 1998, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. ISBN 0-9585592-5-2.

10. Steppuhn, H. Wang, H., and Gan, Y. 1998. Using the Gompertz function to evaluate crop emergence. A paper (paper no 78) presented to the Can. Soc. Agric. Engineering at the joint conference with the Agricultural Institute of Canada. Vancouver, BC. July 1998.

11. Gan, Y.T., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G. and C.L. McDonald. 1999. Roles of pulse crops in the semiarid cropping systems. Page 106. In ASA Annual Meeting Abstract, Salt Lake City, UT Oct. 1999.

12. McLeod, J.G., Gan, Y. and Payne, J.F. 1999. AC Reminton winter rye. In Cultivar Registration. Registration No. 4846. Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Dec. 31.

13. Gan, Y. 1999. Chickpeas, a profitable new crop in southwest Saskatchewan. Page 18. In Abstracts: “What’s New In: Dryland Agriculture, Salinity Control, and Manure Management?” Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, and Wheatland Conservation Area, Inc. Swift Current, SK. July 14 & 15, 1999.

14. McCaig, T.N., Gan, Y., Clarke, P., DePauw, R.M. and Clarke, J.M. 2000. Test-weight loss and weathering in spring wheat. Canadian Soc. of Agronomy Annual Meetings, Charlottetown, PEI, Aug. 8-10 1999 (Abstracts to be printed in Can. J. Plant Sci. 80:219.

15. Lafond, G., S. Brandt, L. Buckwaldt, Y. Gan, A. Johnston, R. McVicar, F. Walley, T. Warkentin, and A. Vandenberg. 2000. Chickpeas in rotation. Page 55-70. In Direct Seeding - Sustainable farming in the New Millennium. The 12th Annual Meeting, Conference and Trade Show of the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association. Regina, Feb 9 & 10, 2000.

16. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Miller, P.R. and C.L. McDonald. 2000. Optimal agronomic management of growing chickpeas in the semiarid prairie. Page 174 In Direct Seeding - Sustainable farming in the New Millennium. The 12th Annual Meeting, Conference and Trade Show of the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association. Regina, Feb 9 & 10, 2000.

17. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G. 2000. Canola performance on different crop stubbles in the Brown soil zone. Page 184. In Proc. Agri-Food 2000. Winnipeg, MB. July 2000.

18. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Miller, P.R.., R.P. Zentner and C.L. McDonald. 2000. Chickpea in the semiarid cropping systems. Page 13-21. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2000, Saskatoon, Sask. Feb 24 & 25, 2000.

19. Slinkard, A., Y. Gan, and P. Miller. 2000. Agronomic studies on spice crops. Page 527-530. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2000, Saskatoon, Sask. Feb 24 & 25, 2000.

20. Vandenberg, A., T. Nleya, Y. Gan, R. Kutcher, S. Banniza, L. Buchwaldt and T. Warkentin. 2000. Red Lentil Production in Saskatchewan: Y Not 2k? Page 23-24. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2000, Saskatoon, Sask. Feb 24 & 25, 2000.

21. Gan, Y. and G. Noble. 2000. Chickpea in Southwestern Saskatchewan -- Potential and Risks. Page 8-9. In Proc. Third Pulse Crop Research Workshop. Winnipeg, MB. 19-21, November 2000.

22. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, and R. Zentner. 2000. Soil water conservation for pea, lentil, and chickpea in the Brown soil zone. Page 9-11. In Proc. Third Pulse Crop Research Workshop. Winnipeg, MB. 19-21, November 2000.

23. Gan, Y. and R. McVicar. 2000. Impacts of imazamox/imazethapyr on chickpea growth and yield, and succeeding cereal crops on a Brown Chernozemic soil. Page 30-31. In Proc. Third Pulse Crop Research Workshop. Winnipeg, MB. 19-21, November 2000.

24. Nleya, T., A. Vandenberg, Y. Gan, and R. Kutcher. 2000. Late spring seeding of early maturing Mediterranean-type lentil. Page 22-24. In Proc. Third Pulse Crop Research Workshop. Winnipeg, MB. 19-21, November 2000.

25. Irvine, B., Y. Gan, and G. Lafond. 2000. Optimizing yield by early planting. Page 56-61. In Proc. The 22nd Annual Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Tillage Workshop. Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2000. Minot, ND, USA.

26. Angadi S.V., Miller P.R., McConkey B., Cutforth H.W. and Gan Y. 2000. Adaptation of Different Brassica Species to the Semiarid Prairie. Can. J. Plant Sci. 81:120. A paper presented at the Agri-Food 2000 Conference, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. July 17-19.

27. McConkey B.G., Brandt, S.A., Gan Y., Miller P.R., Angadi S.V., and Cutforth H.W. 2000. Maximizing water use efficiency through cropping systems. P. 22. In Proc. 3rd Agronomy Training Workshop. University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. Feb. 21-23.

2001:

28. Gan, Y. 2001. Fitting chickpeas in the semiarid cropping systems. Pages 20-21. In Proc. Dryland Crop Rotation Conference. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. March 1-2, 2001.

29. McConkey, B., Gan, Y., P. Miller, and R. Zentner. 2001. Building successful crop rotations for the semiarid prairie. Pages 18-19. In Proc. Dryland Crop Rotation Conference. Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. March 1-2, 2001.

30. Gan, Y., P. Miller, B. McConkey, R. Zentner, and F. Selles. 2001. Crop sequences: effect on durum grain yield and protein. Page 127. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2001, Saskatoon, Sask. Feb 22 & 23, 2001.

31. Gan, Y., R. Zentner, P. Miller, B. McConkey, and C. McDonald. 2001. Chickpeas on fallow versus stubble in the Brown Soil Zone. Page 346. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2001, Saskatoon, Sask. Feb 22 & 23, 2001.

32. May, W.E., Gan, Y. and Lafond, G.P. 2001. The effect of seeding date, seeding rate, applied N on the yield of canaryseed. Pages 162-170. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2001, Saskatoon, Sask. Feb 22 & 23, 2001.

33. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, and H. Cutforth. 2001. Growing best chickpeas in the southwestern Saskatchewan. In Proc. The4th Agronomy Training Workshop. University of Saskatchewan Extension Division and Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food Extension Services Branch. Saskatoon, Sask. Feb 20-21, 2001.

34. Gan, Y. and B. Nybo. 2001. Best management practices for chickpea. Pages 42-45. In Proc. Pulse Days 2001. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. Saskatoon, Sask. Jan 8 -9, 2001.

35. Angadi S.V., Miller P.R., McConkey B., Cutforth H.W. and Gan Y. 2001. Adaptation of different Brassica species to the semiarid prairie. In (Abstracts) Can. J. Plant Sci. 81:120.

36. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G. 2001. Canola performance on different crop stubbles in the Brown soil zone. Page 127 In (Abstracts) Can. J. Plant Sci. 81:127.

37. Liu, Puhai and Y. Gan. 2001. Morphological Plasticity of Chickpea vs Water Availability. Pages 5-6. In Proc. North American Pulse Improvement Association, biannual conference, Fargo, ND. Oct. 28-30, 2001.

38. Nleya, T.M, A. Vandenberg, Y. Gan and R. Kutcher. 2001. Impact of Seeding Date on Performance of Early Maturing Lentil Varieties in Different Agro-Regions of Saskatchewan. Pages 16. In Proc. North American Pulse Improvement Association, biannual conference, Fargo, ND. Oct. 28-30, 2001.

39. McConkey, B., Wall, D., Zentner, B., Cutforth, H., Angadi, S., Miller, P. and Gan, Y. 2001. Water availability and crop production economics. Pp. 61-72. In Proc. Reduced Tillage Conference 2001. Lethbridge, AB., Dec 4-5.

40. McConkey, B., Selles, F, Gan, Y., and Lemke, R. 2001. Nitrogen deficiency, and the value of pulse for low-disturbance direct seeding. p. 117 In Proceedings of the 13th Annual Meeting, Conf, and Trade Show of the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association, Feb 14-15, Saskatoon, SK.

41. McConkey, B., Selles, F, Gan, Y., and Lemke, R. 2001. Nitrogen deficiency, and the value of pulse for low-disturbance direct seeding. p. 84 In Proceedings of the Farm Tech 2001, Jan 30 - Feb 1, Red Deer, AB.

2002:

42. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Optimum plant population density for chickpea in a semiarid environment. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

43. Gan, Y., Warkentin, T., Johnston, A., McDonald, C.L. and Poppy, L.B. 2002. Chickpea pod infertility: a potential of improving seed yield. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

44. Gan, Y., Selles, F., Angadi, S., McDonald, C.L. and Poppy, L.B. 2002. Fall-seeded canola in southwest Saskatchewan: interactions between seeding dates and seed coating. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

45. Hanson, K.G. and Gan, Y. 2002. Development of a rating scheme to evaluate root nodulation in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

46. Angadi, S., Cutforth, H., McConkey, B. and Gan, Y. 2002. Canola yield formation under different population and water use levels. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

47. Wang, H., McCaig, T.N., DePauw, R.M., Clarke, J.F. and Gan, Y.T. 2002. Physiological characteristics of recent Canada western red spring wheat cultivars: nitrogen uptake and remobilization. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

48. Johnson, E.N., Shirtliffe, S., Gulden, R., Willenborg, C., Gusta, L.V., Topinka, K., Harker, K.N., Clayton, G.W., Blackshaw, R.E. and Gan, Y. 2002. Update on fall dormant seeded canola research. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

49. Gan, Y., Zentner, R.P., Campbell, C.A., Biederbeck, V.O., Selles, F. and Lemke, R. 2002. Conserving soil and water with sustainable cropping systems: research in the semiarid Canadian prairies. Pp. 40-45. In Proc. 12th International Soil Conservation Organization Conference. Beijing, China. May 26-31, 2002.

50. Gan, Y. and Liu P.H. 2002. Sustainable Cropping Systems vs Soil and Water Conservation. Pp. 1-10. In Proc. China National Cropping Systems Conference. Beijing, China. July 20-24, 2002.

51. Hanson, K.G., Gan, Y. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Developing a method of root nodule evaluation as an yield indicator for kabuli chickpea. P. 96. In Proc. Pulse Days 2002, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Jan. 7-8, 2002.

52. Gan, Y.T. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Assessment of Chickpea Seed Yield Potential at the Podding Stage. Pp.154-157. In Proc. 4th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Edmonton, Canada, Dec 8-10, 2002.

53. Gan, Y.T. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Severity of Ascochyta Blight versus Leaf Type of Chickpea. Pp.271-274. In Proc. 4th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Edmonton, Canada, Dec 8-10, 2002.

54. Gan, Y.T., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Field Pea, Kabuli, and Desi Chickpea Respond Differently to Plant Population Density. Pp.317-320. In Proc. 4th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Edmonton, Canada, Dec 8-10, 2002.

55. Hanson, K.G. and Gan, Y.T. 2002. Root Nodule Indicators for Assessing Potential Crop Productivity of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum). Pp. 140-144. In Proc. 4th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Edmonton, Canada, Dec 8-10, 2002.

56. Chongo, G., Banniza, S., Warkentin, T., Gan, Y.T. and Wolf, T. 2002. Performance of various chickpea cultivars under different levels of ascochyta blight. Pp.172-175. In Proc. 4th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Edmonton, Canada, Dec 8-10, 2002.

57. Sapsford, K.L., Holm, F.A., Johnson, E.N., and Gan, Y.T. 2002. Broadleaf Weed Control In Chickpea and Lentil with Fall Application of Imazethapyr (Pursuit). Pp.149-152. In Proc. 4th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Edmonton, Canada, Dec 8-10, 2002.

58. Zentner, R.P., Campbell, C.A., Biederbeck, V.O., Selles, F., McConkey, B.G., Lemke, R.L., Jefferson, P.G. and Gan, Y.T. 2002. Managing An Annual Legume Green Manure Crop For Fallow Replacement in the Brown Soil Zone. Pp.297-300. In Proc. 4th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop, Edmonton, Canada, Dec 8-10, 2002.

59. Gan, Y., Topinka, K., Elliott, B. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Canola seed vigour, seeding depth, and yield potential in semiarid environments. (Abstr.) Pp. xxx. In Proc. Abstracts of presentations and posters. Science: process or product? 2002 Conference, Agricultural Institute of Canada, Saskatoon, SK., July 14-17.

60. Angadi S.V., Cutforth H.W., McConkey B.G. and Gan Y. 2002. Canola Yield Formation Under Different Plant Populations and Water Use Levels. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2002 (CD-ROM), University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK., Feb 21-22.

61. Angadi S.V., Cutforth H.W., McConkey B. and Gan, Y. 2002. Canola yield formation in response to variation in plant population in a semiarid environment. P.133. In Proc. FarmTech 2002: Global Perspectives, Local Knowledge. Red Deer, AB, Canada. Jan 30-Feb 1.

2003

62. Chongo, G., Banniza, S., Gan, Y., and Wolf, T. 2003. Fungicides application timing, sequencing and tank mixing for controlling blight in chickpea. P.84. In Proc. Pulse Days 2003 - Meeting the challenge: Opportunities and pressures within the pulse industry. Saskatoon, SK. Jan. 6-7, 2003.

63. Gan, Y., McDonald, C.L., and Poppy, L.B. 2003. Severity of Ascochyta blight vs. leaf type of chickpea. P.87. In Proc. Pulse Days 2003 - Meeting the challenge: Opportunities and pressures within the pulse industry. Saskatoon, SK. Jan. 6-7, 2003.

64. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P., McDonald, C.L, and Poppy, L.B. 2003. Wise decisions on plant population density for field pea and chickpea. P.76. In Proc. Pulse Days 2003 - Meeting the challenge: Opportunities and pressures within the pulse industry. Saskatoon, SK. Jan. 6-7, 2003.

65. Hanson, K., and Gan, Y. 2003. Fertilizer treatments may affect desi and kabuli chickpeas differently. In Proc. Pulse Days 2003 - Meeting the challenge: Opportunities and pressures within the pulse industry. Saskatoon, SK. Jan. 6-7, 2003.

66. Gan, Y., S.V. Angadi, D. Potts, V.V. Angadi and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Canola and Mustard Response to Short Periods of High Temperature and Drought Stresses at Different Growth Stages. In Proc. (CD-ROM) Soils and Crops Workshop 2003, Saskatoon, SK. Feb 17-18, 2003.

67. Angadi, S.V., Y. Gan, P.R. Miller, B.G. McConkey, R.P. Zentner, and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Water Use and Water Use Efficiency of Field Pea and Chickpea Under the Semiarid Canadian Prairie Conditions. In Proc. (CD-ROM) Soils and Crops Workshop 2003, Saskatoon, SK. Feb 17-18, 2003.

68. Sapsford, K.L., Holm, F.A., Johnson, E.N., and Gan, Y. 2003. Broadleaf weed control in chickpea and lentil with fall application of pursuit. P.92. In Proc. Pulse Days 2003 - Meeting the challenge: Opportunities and pressures within the pulse industry. Saskatoon, SK. Jan. 6-7, 2003.

69. Chongo, G., Banniza, S., Gan, Y., Wolf, T., and Warkentin, T. 2003. Fungicides application timing, sequencing and tank mixing for controlling blight in chickpea. In Proc. (CD-ROM) Soils and Crops Workshop 2003, Saskatoon, SK. Feb 17-18, 2003.

70. Walley, F., Clayton, G., Gan, Y. and Lafond, G. 2003. Formulations in the field. ). P. 11. In Proc. Great Plains Inoculant Forum 2003. March 27-28, 2003. Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

71. Sapsford, K.L., Holm F.A., Johnson E.N., and Gan Y. 2003. Broadleaf Weed Control in chickpea (Cicer arietinum) and Lentil (Lens culinaris) with Fall Application of Pursuit. In Proc. (CD-ROM) Soils and Crops Workshop 2003, Saskatoon, SK. Feb 17-18, 2003.

72. Hanson, K.G., Y. Gan and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Chickpea root nodulation and yield response to fertilizer treatments. In Proc. (CD-ROM) Soils and Crops Workshop 2003, Saskatoon, SK. Feb 17-18, 2003.

73. Cutforth, H., S. Angadi, B. G. McConkey, Y. Gan, and D. Judiesch. 2003. Extra-tall stubble and yield of wheat, canola and chickpea. In Proc. (CD-ROM) Soils and Crops Workshop 2003, Saskatoon, SK. Feb 17-18, 2003.

74. Gan, Y., Angadi, S.V., Cutforth, H., and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Response of Juncea canola to stress at different developmental stages. P. 553. In Proc. The 4th International Conference on Mycorrhizae. Montreal, Canada. Aug 10-15, 2003.

75. Ball, R.A, K. Krieger, T. Nleya, Y. Gan and T.D. Warkentin. 2003. Canopy architecture and population density effects on chickpea. In Proc. North American Pulse Improvement Meetings (CD-ROM), Sacramento, California, 26-27 October, 2003.

76. Ball, R.A., K. Krieger, T. Nleya, Y. Gan and T.D. Warkentin. 2003. Canopy architecture and population density effects on chickpea. Annual Meetings of the American Society for Agronomy, Denver Colorado, 2-9 November, 2003.

77. Wang, H., M.R. Fernandez, T.N. McCaig, Y.T. Gan, R.M. DePauw and J.M. Clarke. 2003. Genotype difference in kernel discolorations in cwrs and cwad wheats. In Proc. Soils and Crops 2003. Saskatoon, SK. Feb 17-18, 2003.

78. Gan, Y., F. Selles, K.G. Hanson, R.P. Zentner, B.G. McConkey, and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Effect of Formulation and Placement of Rhizobium Inoculant on Chickpea. In Proc. North American Pulse Improvement Meetings (CD-ROM), Sacramento, California, 26-27 October, 2003.

79. Nleya, T., A. Vandenberg., Y. Gan, and R. Kutcher. 2003. Diversification of lentil production systems in Saskatchewan. In Proc. North American Pulse Improvement Meetings (CD-ROM), Sacramento, California, 26-27 October, 2003.

80. Campbell, C.A., Zentner, R.P., Selles, F., Lemke, R., Jefferson, P.G., McConkey, B.G. and Gan, Y. 2003. Effect of cropping frequency and wheat class on grain yields and quality in the semiarid Canadian prairies. (Abstr.) In Proc. Annual Meetings 2003 (CD-ROM), American Society of Agronomy, Denver, CO, Nov. 2-6.

81. Zentner, R.P., Campbell, C.A., Biederbeck, V.O., Selles, F., Lemke, R., Jefferson, P.G. and Gan, Y. 2003. Managing an annual legume green manure crop for summerfallow replacement in the Canadian Prairies. (Abstr.) In Proc. Annual Meetings Abstracts 2003 (CD-ROM), American Society of Agronomy, Denver, CO, Nov. 2-6.

82. Zentner, R.P., Wall, D.D., Belcher, K., Brandt, S.A., McConkey, B.G. and Gan Y. 2003. Building successful cropping systems. Pages 62-75. In Proc. Direct Seeding: Knowledge based farming. 15th Annual Conference, Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 19-20.

83. Zentner, R.P., Campbell, C.A., Biederbeck, V.O., Selles, F., Lemke, R., Jefferson, P.G. and Gan, Y. 2003. Managing an annual legume green manure crop for fallow replacement in southern Saskatchewan. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2003 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

84. Campbell, C.A., Zentner, R.P., Selles, F., Lemke, R., Jefferson, P.G., McConkey, B.G. and Gan, Y. 2003. Effect of cropping frequency, wheat class and flexible rotations on yield, production and nitrogen economy in a Brown Chernozem. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2003 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

85. Wall, D.D., Belcher, K., Zentner, R.P., Brandt, S.A., McConkey, B.G and Gan, Y. 2003. Economics of crop diversification opportunities for the Brown and Dark Brown soil zones of Saskatchewan. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2003 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

86. Gan, Y., Selles, F., Hanson, K.G., Zentner, R.P., McConkey, B.G., Angadi, S.V. and McDonald, C.L. 2003. Rhizobium inoculant formulation and placement in lentil and chickpea in the semiarid Canadian Prairies. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2003 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

87. Wang, H., M.R. Fernandez, T.N. McCaig and Y.T. Gan, 2003. Genotypic differences in kernel discoloraion in CWRS and CWAD wheats. Can. J. Plant Pathol. 25: 122 (abs). Canadian Phytopathological Society Regional Meeting. Saskatoon, SK, December 2002.

88. Wang, H., M.R. Fernandez, T.N. McCaig and Y.T. Gan, 2003. Genotypic differences in kernel discoloraion in Canada Western Red Spring and Canada Western Amber Durum wheats. Poster presented at Fourth International Wheat Tan Spot and Spot Blotch Workshop. Bemidji, MN, July 21-24, 2002.

89. McConkey, B., Angadi, S., Cutforth, H., and Gan, Y. 2003. Dormant (fall) seeding of Brassica oilseeds in the semiarid prairie of the Northern Great Plains. In Proc. Annual Meetings Abstracts 2003 (CD-ROM), American Society of Agronomy, Denver, CO, Nov. 2-6.

90. Angadi, S., McConkey, B., Cutforth, H., Gan, Y., Miller, P. and Zentner, B. 2003. Alternate crops and management practices for effective use of limited moisture. In Proc. Montana Agribusiness Association-Montana Grain Elevators Association Convention, Jan 29-31, 2003. Great Falls, Montana, USA.

91. Herb Cutforth, Sangu Angadi, Brian McConkey, Yantai Gan and Doug Judiesch. 2003. Crop yields when direct-seeded into extra-tall stubble. CD ROM. In Proc., Soils and Crops Workshop, Univ. of Sask., Saskatoon, SK.; and Pp. 125 (Abstract). In Proc., Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association Conference; Direct Seeding Conference: Knowledge Based Farming. SSCA, Box 1360, Indian Head, SK.

92. Herb Cutforth, Brian McConkey, Sangu Angadi, Yantai Gan, Ted O’Brien and Doug Judiesch. 2003. Water conservation in a changing climate on the semiarid prairie. In Abstracts: Life on the Prairies: Dealing with Water Realities and Climate Change. Joint Can. Soc. Environ. Biologists and Can. Water Res. Association Conference, Regina, SK. 19-21 October 2003. Pp. 7-8.
2004

93. Gan, Y., Angadi, S.V., Cutforth, H., Angadi, V.V., and McDonald, C.L. 2004. Brassica juncea response to short-periods of temperature and water stress at different growth stages. Page 87. In Proc. Direct seeding: “the key to sustainable management”. Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association 2004 Annual Conference. February 11-12. Regina Exhibition Park, Regina, SK.

94. Gan, Y., Wang, J., Angadi, S.V., and McDonald, C.L. 2004. Response of chickpea to short periods of high temperature and water stress at different developmental stages. Page 133. In Proc. 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, Australia, Sept 26-Oct 1.

95. Chandirasekaran, R., Gan, Y., Warkentin, T., Banniza, S. 2004. Chickpea ascochyta blight management. In Proc. of 5th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop. Online: http://www.ontariobeans.on.ca/agenda.html. London , Ontario. Nov 29-30.

96. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Clayton, G.W., Lafond, G., Johnston, A. and Walley, F. 2004. Management of fertility in the pulse-based cropping systems of western Canada. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2004 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 19-20.

97. Gan, Y., Clayton, G.W., Lafond, G., Walley, F. and McConkey, B.G. 2004. Nodulation and Yield Responses to “Starter” N and P in Field Pea, Lentil, and Chickpea in the Semiarid Northern Great Plains. Pages 244-249. In Proc. 2004 Great Plains Soil fertility Conference. Denver, Colorado, March 2-3, 2004.

98. Gan, Y., Warkentin, T., Vandenberg, B., Zentner, R., McDonald, C.L., and McVicar, R. 2004. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and inoculant on chickpea maturity. In Proc. of 5th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop. Online: http://www.ontariobeans.on.ca/agenda.html. London, Ontario. Nov 29-30.

99. Li, L., Ball, R., and Gan, Y. 2004. Relative performance of fern and unifoliate leaf types of kabuli chickpea under moderate and high plant population densities. In Proc. of 5th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop. Online: http://www.ontariobeans.on.ca/agenda.html. London, Ontario. Nov 29-30.

100. Gan, Y., Clayton, G.W., Lafond, G., Johnston, A., Walley, F. and McConkey, B.G. 2004. Effect of “starter” N and P on nodulation and seed yield in field pea, lentil, and chickpea in semiarid Canadian prairies. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2004 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 19-20.

101. Li, L., Ball, R., and Gan, Y. 2004. Performance effects of leaf types in chickpea: light interception and biomass production. In Proc. of 5th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop. Online: http://www.ontariobeans.on.ca/agenda.html. London, Ontario. Nov 29-30.

102. Gan, Y., McDonald, C.L., and Ford, G. 2004. Improving pulse seed yield: Seeding date, depth, and seed size. Page 102, In Proc. of Pulse Days 2004 “Securing success: shaping the pulse industry of the future”. Saskatoon, SK. January 12-13.

103. Warkentin, T., Vandenberg, B., Banniza, B., Bett, K., Ball, R., Tar'an, B., Gan, Y., Tullu, A., Kabeta, Y., Lulsdorf, M., Vijayan, P., and McVicar, R. 2004. Prospects for the chickpea crop in western Canada. In Proc. of 5th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop. Online: http://www.ontariobeans.on.ca/agenda.html. London, Ontario. Nov 29-30.

104. Gan, Y., McDonald, C.L., and Ford, G. 2004. Improving pulse seed yield: Inoculant formulations and placement. Page 92, In Proc. of Pulse Days 2004 “Securing success: shaping the pulse industry of the future”. Saskatoon, SK. January 12-13.

105. McAndrew, D., Conner, R., Bing, D.J., Hwang, S.F., Irvine, B., Shirtliffe, S., Gan, Y., and Clayton, G. 2004. Study on the impact of seed size on the agronomic, disease and quality traits in field pea (Pisum sativum L.). In Proc. of 5th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop. Online: http://www.ontariobeans.on.ca/agenda.html. London, Ontario. Nov 29-30.

106. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Clayton, G.W., Lafond, G. and Walley, F. 2004. Fertility management for the pulse-based cropping systems in the semiarid Northern Great Plains. Pages 206-212. In Proc. of 2004 Great Plains Soil fertility Conference. Denver, Colorado, March 2-3.

107. Clayton, G.W., Gan, Y., Harker, N., Lafond, G., Lopetinsky, K., Lupwayi, N., and Walley, F. 2004. Challenges in pulse production. (Invited keynote speaker) In Proc. of 5th Canadian Pulse Research Workshop. Online: http://www.ontariobeans.on.ca/agenda.html. London, Ontario. Nov 29-30.

108. Gan, Y., McDonald, C.L., and Ford, G. 2004. Improving pulse seed yield: Chickpea seed yield assessment for fungicide-application decisions. Page 104, In Proc. of Pulse Days 2004 “Securing success: shaping the pulse industry of the future”. Saskatoon, SK. January 12-13.

109. Cutforth, H., McConkey, B., and Gan, Y. 2004. Stubble height and yield of pulses directed-seeded in the semiarid prairie. Page 88, In Proc. of Pulse Days 2004 “Securing success: shaping the pulse industry of the future”. Saskatoon, SK. January 12-13.

110. Vandenberg, B., Gan, Y., Holm, R., Kutcher, R., and Johnson, E. 2004. Why don’t we market more red lentils from Saskatchewan? Page 112, In Proc. of Pulse Days 2004 “Securing success: shaping the pulse industry of the future”. Saskatoon, SK. January 12-13.

111. Gan, Y., McDonald, C.L., and Ford, G. 2004. Improving pulse seed yield: IV. Setting maximum number of pods and seeds. Page 97, In Proc. of Pulse Days 2004 “Securing success: shaping the pulse industry of the future”. Saskatoon, SK. January 12-13.

112. Walley, F., G. Clayton, Y. Gan, and G. Lafond. 2004. Performance of rhizobial inoculant formulations in the field. (Online) Crop Management doi:10.1094/CM-2004-0301-03-RV.

113. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P., Stevenson, F.C. and McDonald, C.L. 2004. Influence of Diverse Cropping Sequences on Durum Wheat Yield and Protein in the Semiarid Northern Great Plains. Pages 18-20. In: CCA Advantage. Continuing Education Self-Study Course. www.AgProfessional.com.

114. Warkentin, T., Vandenberg, B., and Gan, Y. 2004. Field pea variety evaluation across Saskatchewan. P. 1. In: Proc. Dryland Crops Field Day (Pulse Tour 2004), Swift Current, SK. July 7, 2004.

115. Warkentin, T., Vandenberg, B., and Gan, Y. 2004. Chickpea varieties evaluation. Pp. 2-3. In: Proc. Dryland Crops Field Day (Pulse Tour 2004), Swift Current, SK. July 7, 2004.

116. Vandenberg, B., Warkentin, T., and Gan, Y. 2004. Lentil varieties evaluation. P. 4. In: Proc. Dryland Crops Field Day (Pulse Tour 2004), Swift Current, SK. July 7, 2004.

117. Gan, Y., Malhi, S., Brandt, S., Katepa-Mupondwa, F., Kutcher, R., and Potts, D. 2004. Response of Brassica species to fertility and shattering management in different soil zones of Saskatchewan. P. 6. In: Proc. Dryland Crops Field Day (Pulse Tour 2004), Swift Current, SK. July 7, 2004.

118. Gan, Y., Beckie, H., Johnson, E., and Blackshow, R. 2004. Weed competitiveness of hybrid and open-pollinated canola (Brassica napus) and mustard (Brassica juncea). Pp.7-8. In: Proc. Dryland Crops Field Day (Pulse Tour 2004), Swift Current, SK. July 7, 2004.

119. Harker, K. N., G. W. Clayton, R. E. Blackshaw, J. T. O’Donovan, E. Johnson, Y. Gan, B. Irvine and D. Derksen. 2004. RR wheat and canola cropping system impacts on weed population. Proc. Weed Sci. Soc. of America. Paper Abstract #135, vol. 44, p. 39 [CD-ROM]. Feb. 9-12 Kansas City, Missouri.

120. Blackshaw, R. E., K. N. Harker, G. W. Clayton, J. T. O’Donovan, E. Johnson, Y. Gan, B. Irvine and D. Derksen. 2004. Rotation, tillage intensity and seed date effects on volunteer RR wheat populations. Proc. Weed Sci. Soc. of America. Paper Abstract #136, vol. 44, p. 39 [CD-ROM]. Feb. 9-12 Kansas City, Missouri.

121. Blackshaw, R. E., K. N. Harker, G. W. Clayton, J. T. O’Donovan, E. N. Johnson, Y. Gan, B. Irvine, and D. A. Derksen. 2004. Rotation, tillage and seed date effects on volunteer Roundup Ready wheat populations. Abstracts of the 4th International Weed Science Congress, Durban, South Africa. June 21-24, p. 97 (S29MT7P02).

122. Harker, K. N., G. W. Clayton, R. E. Blackshaw, J. T. O’Donovan, E. N. Johnson, Y. Gan, B. Irvine, D. A. Derksen and G. P. Lafond. 2004. Roundup Ready wheat and canola rotation frequency effects on weed communities. Abstracts of the 4th International Weed Science Congress, Durban, South Africa. June 21-24, p. 101 (S31MT7P06).

123. Zentner, R.P., Campbell, C.A., Selles, F., Lemke, R., Fernandez, M.R., McConkey, B.G., Gan, Y., and Hamel, C. 2004. Effects of cropping frequency on grain yields, N balance and economic returns for properly fertilized spring wheat in southwestern Saskatchewan. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2004 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 19-20.

2005:

124. Vanderpuye, A., Ball, R.A., Warkentin, T. and Gan, Y. 2005. Improving chickpea yield through canopy architecture and population density. Pulse Days. Crop Production Show, January 2005, Saskatoon. (Awarded as best poster paper on the show).

125. Vanderpuye, A., Ball, R.A., Warkentin, T. and Gan, Y. 2005. Effect of canopy architecture and population density on chickpea yield. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

126. Li, L., Ball, R.A. and Gan, Y. 2005. Performance of fern and unifoliate leaf type of kabuli chickpea. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

127. Gan, Y. 2005. Crop management options to maximize nodulation in annual pulses. Invited presentation at Inoculant Forum, Saskatoon, SK, March 17-18.

128. Gan, Y., Warkentin, T., Vandenberg, B., Zentner, R., McDonald, C.L. and McVicar, R. 2005. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer and inoculant on chickpea maturity. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18. Gan, Y., Brandt, S.A., Malhi, S., Kutcher, R. and Katepa-Mupondwa, F. 2005. Optimizing production input in Brassica crops for the different soil zones of Saskatchewan. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

129. Zentner, R.P., Campbell, C.A., Selles, F., Jefferson, P.G., Fernandez, M.R., Lemke, R., Hamel, C., Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G. and Thomas, A.G. 2005. Long-term productivity and economic performance of spring wheat production systems in southwestern Saskatchewan. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

130. Vanderpuye, A., Ball, R.A., Warkentin, T. and Gan, Y. 2005. Improving chickpea yield through canopy architecture and population density. Page 72. In Proc. Pulse Days 2005 “Creating a Climate for Growth”. Saskatoon, SK., January 2005 (Awarded as best poster paper on the show).

131. Vanderpuye, A., Ball, R.A., Warkentin, T. and Gan, Y. 2005. Effect of canopy architecture and population density on chickpea seed yield. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

132. Li, L., Ball, R.A. and Gan, Y. 2005. Performance of fern and unifoliate leaf type of kabuli chickpea. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

133. Chandirasekaran, R., Gan, Y., Warkentin, T. and Banniza, S. 2005. Chickpea Ascochyta blight management. Page 46. In Proc. Pulse Days 2005 “Creating a Climate for Growth”. Saskatoon, SK., January 2005.

134. Wolf, T.M., Caldwell1, B.C., Armstrong-Cho, C., Banniza, S. and Gan, Y. 2005. Comparison of Ground and Aerial Application of Fungicides for Control of Ascochyta Blight in Chickpea. In Proc. Soils and Crops Workshop 2005 (CD-ROM). University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Feb. 17-18.

135. Wolf, T.M., Caldwell1, B.C., Armstrong-Cho, C., Banniza, S. and Gan, Y. 2005. A comparison of aerial and ground application of Fungicides in Chickpeas. In Proc. Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association Conference, Saskatoon, SK., Feb. 17-18.

136. Li, L., Ball, R.A. and Gan, Y. 2005. The performance of fern and unifoliate leaf types of kabuli chickpea under moderate and high plant population densities. Page 59. In Proc. Pulse Days 2005 “Creating a Climate for Growth”. Saskatoon, SK., January 2005.

137. Malhi1, S.S., Gan, Y., Raney, J.P. and Leach, D. 2005. Optimizing sulphur fertilizer input for seed yield, quality and S uptake for Brassica oilseed crops in northeastern Saskatchewan. Poster presented at Annual Field Day, Melfort, SK. July 14, 2005.

Technology Transfer Releases

1. Gan, Y. Late-season frost to wheat seed quality. In Grainews. 1994. Vol. 19 (2).

2. McLeod, J.G. and Gan, Y. 1996. Fall rye production in western Canada. SPARC Research Centre Newsletter.

3. Gan, Y. Seed size and grain yield in wheat. In Grainews. 1997. Vol. 23 (2).

4. Gan, Y., Miller, P., McConkey, B. and McDonald, C. 2000. Kabuli chickpea seed size: planted vs harvested seeds. SPARC Research Newsletter No. 2. Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. January 14, 2000.

5. Gan, Y., Zentner, R. and McConkey, B. 2000. Wise seeding date decisions – discover the hidden value. SPARC Research Newsletter No. 7. Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. April 14, 2000.

6. Gan, Y. and S. Angadi. 2000. Performance of canola on different crop stubbles. A website publication. In InfoMarket, www.agriplace.com.

7. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B. and C.L. McDonald. 2000. Kabuli chickpea seed size. The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Newsletter. Volume 16 (1): 23.

8. Gan, Y., McConkey, B., Miller, P.R., Zentner, R. 2000. Choosing stubble type to maximize yields. The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Newsletter. Volume 16 (1): 18-19.

9. Angadi S.V., Miller P.R., McConkey B., Cutforth H.W. and Gan Y. 2000. Adaptation of different Brassica species to the Semiarid Prairie. Poster presented at the Agri-Food 2000 Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, 17-19 July, 2000.

10. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, and R. Zentner. 2000. Chickpea agronomy and pulses in rotations. Presentation to Producers and Extensionists Meeting. Fox Valley, Saskatchewan, January 26, 2000.

11. Gan, Y. 2000. Fitting chickpea in crop rotations in the semiarid prairie. Presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting. Assiniboia, Saskatchewan, February 1, 2000.

12. Gan, Y. 2000. Alternative cropping systems for the semiarid prairie. Presentation to Winter Pulses Meetings. Rosetown, Saskatchewan, February 7, 2000.

13. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, and R. Zentner. 2000. Chickpea agronomy and alternative cropping systems. Presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting. Medicine Hat, Alberta, February 23, 2000.

14. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, and R. Zentner. 2000. Pulse research updates. Presentation at Swift Current Marketing Club. March 1, 2000.

15. Gan, Y. 2000. Chickpea agronomy management. Presentation to Westco Agrologists and Producers Meeting. Eston, Saskatchewan, March 9, 2000.

16. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, and R. Zentner. 2000. Best management practices in chickpea. Presentation to Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Meeting, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, March 14, 2000.

17. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, P. Miller, and R. Zentner. 2000. Chickpea production agronomy. Presentation to Southern Alberta Conservation Association, Medicine Hat, Alberta, December 6, 2000.

18. Gan, Y. and C. McDonald. 2000. Growing best pulses in Swift Current, “the chickpea capital of Canada”. Presentation at Swift Current Marketing Club, Swift Current, Sask. December 13, 2000.

19. Gan, Y., R. Zentner, and B. McConkey. 2001. Seeding early usually boost income. Page 53. In Grainews. March 27, 2001.

20. Gan, Y. 2001. Boosting durum yield and protein with appropriate crop sequences. Page 10 in Prairie Steward. The Newsletter of the Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association Inc. Summer Issue No.33, 2001.

21. Gan, Y. 2001. Crop sequences: How they affect yield and protein of durum wheat. Page 18. In The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Newsletter. Volume 17 (1): 18.

22. Gan, Y., Selles, F. and Angadi, S. 2001. Fall-seeded canola: to coat or not to coat that is the question. SPARC Research Newsletter. No. 5. Sept 17, 2001.

23. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, P. Miller, H. Cutforth and R. Zentner. 2001. Fitting Chickpeas in the Semiarid Cropping Systems. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Meeting, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, January 23, 2001.

24. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, H. Cutforth and R. Zentner. 2001. Chickpea agronomic management. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Meeting, Maple creek, Saskatchewan, January 24, 2001.

25. Gan, Y., B. McConkey, P. Miller, H. Cutforth and R. Zentner. 2001. Fitting Chickpeas in the Semiarid Cropping Systems. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers Meeting, Kindersley, Saskatchewan, January 29, 2001.

26. Gan, Y. 2001. Growing best chickpeas in southwestern Saskatchewan. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. Kincaid, Saskatchewan, February 9, 2001.

27. Gan, Y. 2001. Potential of chickpea production in southern Alberta. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, by Alberta Agriculture. Acadia Valley, March 15, 2001.

28. Gan, Y. 2001. Possibilities and risks of growing chickpeas in southern Manitoba. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and CCA, by James Richardson International, Kelburn Farm, Winnipeg, Manitoba. July 10, 2001.

29. Gan, Y. 2001. Chickpea: high input, high risk, huge profit, and intensive management. A training seminar to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation staff. Swift Current, Saskatchewan. July 19, 2001.

30. Gan, Y., Angadi, S., Cutforth, H., McConkey, B. and Zentner, R. 2001. SPARC Canola Research Update. Presented to AAFC-SCDC Long-term research agreement meeting. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. October 23, 2001.

31. Gan, Y. 2001. Growing chickpeas on the prairies. Pages 26-29 In Top Crop Manager, April Issue, AIS Communications Limited, Exeter, ON. April.

32. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P., Cutforth, H. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Pulses in cropping systems. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, organized jointly by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Swift Current, SK. Jan. 28, 2002.

33. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P., Cutforth, H. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Agronomy of annual pulses in cropping systems. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, organized jointly by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Assiniboia, SK. Jan.30, 2002.

34. Gan, Y., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P., Cutforth, H. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Agronomy of pulses in cropping systems. Invited presentation to Swift Current Marketing Club. Swift Current, SK. Nov. 20, 2002.

35. Gan, Y. 2002. Agronomy of annual pulses in cropping systems. In Proc. 1st Annual Producer Agronomy Training School, Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre, Swift Current, SK., Dec 4-5, 11 pp.

36. Zentner, R.P., McConkey, B.G. and Gan, Y. 2002. Economics and risk management of cropping systems. In Proc. 1st Annual Producer Agronomy Training School, Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre, Swift Current, SK., Dec 4-5, 14 pp.

37. Zentner, Bob, McConkey, Brian, and Gan, Yantai. 2002. Building successful crop rotations. Pioneer Coop Farmer Appreciation Days, Swift Current, SK., Dec. 19, 10 pp.

38. Gan, Y. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Brassica juncea and oriental mustard in the southwest. P. 11 In Proc. Dryland Cropping Systems Field Day 2002. Swift Current, SK. July 4, 2002.

39. Gan, Y. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Chickpea genotype population canopy study. P. 11 In Proc. Dryland Cropping Systems Field Day 2002. Swift Current, SK. July 4, 2002.

40. Gan, Y. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Chickpea cost reduction study P. 11 In Proc. Dryland Cropping Systems Field Day 2002. Swift Current, SK. July 4, 2002.

41. Gan, Y. and McDonald, C.L. 2002. Minor use herbicide in pulse crops. P. 11 In Proc. Dryland Cropping Systems Field Day 2002. Swift Current, SK. July 4, 2002.

42. McVicar, R., Panchuk, K., Pearse, P., Brenzil, C., Hartley, S., Goodwillie, D., Warkentin, T., Banniza, S., Gan, Y. and Patterson, G. 2002. Chickpea in Saskatchewan. A publication of Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food, and Rural Revitalization. Pp. 24. January 2002.

43. McVicar, R., Panchuk, K., Pearse, P., Brenzil, C., Hartley, S., Vandenberg, A., Banniza, S., Chongo, G., Walley, F., Gan, Y. and Paradis, J. 2002. Lentil in Saskatchewan. A publication of Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food, and Rural Revitalization. Pp. 23. January 2002.

44. Guidelines for Disease Scouting & Foliar Fungicide Applications for Ascochyta Blight in Chickpea in Saskatchewan 2003. Ascochyta Blight Response Team. June 2003.

45. Gan, Y., B.G. McConkey, R.P. Zentner, H. Cutforth, and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Agronomy issues for annual pulses. Invited presentation to Extension Agrologists and Producers Meeting, organized jointly by Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, Swift Current, SK. Feb 4, 2003.

46. Gan, Y., S. Angadi, B.G. McConkey, H. Cutforth and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Opportunity of producing Brassica juncea in southwest Saskatchewan. Invited presentation to Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission Board of Directors and AAFC Scientists. March 31, Saskatoon, SK.

47. Gan, Y., S. Brandt, S.S. Malhi, R. Kutcher, and F. Katepa. 2003. Cutting input costs in production of hybrid, open-pollinated, and Juncea canola in different soil climatic conditions. Invited presentation to Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission Board of Directors and AAFC Scientists. October 21, 2003. Saskatoon, SK.

48. Gan, Y., S. Angadi, F. Selles, R.P. Zentner, B.G. McConkey and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Opportunity of production of Juncea canola in southwest Saskatchewan and Inoculation formulation and placement in lentil and chickpea. Invited presentation to Saskatchewan Soil Conservation Association regional meeting, Swift Current, SK. 3 Nov 2003.

49. Gan, Y. and R. McVicar. 2003. Optimizing Inoculation and Fertilization for Chickpea and Lentil. Farm & Food Report. Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food, and Rural Revitalization. Regina, SK. October, 2003.

50. Gan, Y. 2003. Field pea production in southwest Saskatchewan. Swift Current Online Agriculture. September 2003.

51. Nleya, T., A. Vandenberg, Y. Gan, R. Kutcher, E. Johnson, R. Holm, and M. Bandara. 2003. Lentils for the Next Century: Diversification of Red Lentil Production Systems in Saskatchewan. Farm & Food Report. Saskatchewan Agriculture, Food, and Rural Revitalization. Regina, SK. December, 2003.

52. Gan, Y. and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Assessing chickpea seeding rates. Page 45 In Top Crop Manager, Mid-Spring Issue, AIS Communications Limited, Exeter, ON. April.

53. Gan, Y. and C.L. McDonald. 2003. Determining seeding rates based on target plant populations. Page 47 In Top Crop Manager, Mid-Spring Issue, AIS Communications Limited, Exeter, ON. April.

54. Gan, Y. 2003. Chickpea production risks and Ascochyta blight control strategies. Invited presentation to Annual Field Days (180 attendance) originated by Wheatland Conservation Areas Inc. Swift Current, SK. July 2003.

55. Zentner, R.P., McConkey, B.G., and Gan, Y.T. 2003. Building successful cropping systems. Oral presentation to Triple M Marketing Club, Meyronne, SK. Jan. 29, 2003.

56. Eric Johnson, Hugh Beckie, Suzanne Warwick, Steven Shirtliffe, Rob Gulden, Ginette Séguin-Swartz, Anne Légère, Marie-Josée Simard, Neil Harker, Gordon Thomas, Julia Leeson, Clark Brenzil, George Clayton, Robert Blackshaw, John O’Donovan, Yantai Gan, Robert Zentner, Byron Irvine, Rick Holm, and Rene Van Acker. 2004. Ecology and management of volunteer canola. FACTSHEET. Published on Saskatchewan Agriculture Food and Rural Revitalization website, Canola Council of Canada website, and the Saskatchewan Canola Development Commission website.

57. Gan, Y. 2004. Development of pulse-based cropping systems for dryland agriculture: some bullets from western Canada. Invited presentation to professionals at the Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture, University of Western Australia, Australia.

58. Gan, Y. 2004. Development of alternative, diverse cropping systems in western Canada. Invited presentation to professionals at Centre for Cropping Systems, Department of Agriculture Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.

59. Gan, Y. 2004. Role of annual pulses in diversification of cropping systems for dryland agriculture. Invited presentation to professionals at Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Perth, Australia.

60. Brendon Cant & Associates. “Give peas a chance” reporting Dr. Gan of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Online publication: www.clima.uwa.edu.au. 2004-11-09.

61. Carol Wilcken, “Aussie growers urged to rotate crops” reporting Dr. Gan of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada). Grain News Article. Online publication: www.thefarmshed.com.au. (Source: Le Gras News). 2004-11-12.

62. Gan, Y., Zentner, R.P., Cutforth, H., and Angadi, S. 2004. Opportunity of producing quality mustard in southwest Saskatchewan. Invited presentation (Expenditure paid) to Marketing Club, Swift Current, SK. March 31, 2004.

63. Guidelines for Disease Scouting & Foliar Fungicide Applications for Ascochyta Blight in Chickpea in Saskatchewan 2004. Ascochyta Blight Response Team. Published by Saskatchewan Agriculture Food and Rural Revitalization. Regina, SK. May 2004.

64. “Give peas a chance” reporting Dr. Gan of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Page 13, In: The Geraldton Guardiam: www.geraldtonguardian.com.au., the State's biggest regional media group in Geraldton. 2004-11-15.

65. McVicar, R. and Gan, Y. 2004. Chickpea agronomy research continues. Invited presentations to Saskatchewan Agriculture Food and Rural Revitalization and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers four regional meetings at Rosetown (40 attendants), Swift Current (100), Assiniboia (50), and Regina (130).

66. Gan, Y., Miller, P.R., McConkey, B.G., Zentner, R.P., Stevenson, F.C. and McDonald, C.L. 2004. Influence of Diverse Cropping Sequences on Durum Wheat Yield and Protein in the Semiarid Northern Great Plains. Pages 18-20. In: CCA Advantage. Continuing Education Self-Study Course. www.AgProfessional.com.

67. Gan, Y., Zentner, R.P., Cutforth, H., and Angadi, S. 2004. Alternative crops, why and what to expect. Invited presentation (Expenditure paid) to United Farmers of Alberta. Lethbridge, Alberta. Jan 7, 2004.