Durga D. Poudel, Ph.D.

 

Professor and Coordinator of Environmental Science Program

Assistant Director of School of Geosciences

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

 

Ph. D., Soil Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, USA. 1994-1998.

M. Sc., Interdisciplinary Natural Resources Development and Management, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok,

Thailand. 1990-1991.

B. Sc., Hons. Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan.1983-1987.

I. Sc., Two-year Certificate (Agriculture), IAAS, Rampur, Tribhuvan University, Nepal.1978-1980.

High School, Nirmal Vocational High School, Damauli, Tanahu, Nepal.1975-1977.

 

 

Principal publications

Poudel, D.D., T. Lee, R. Srinivasan, K.C. Abbaspour, and C.Y. Jeong. 2013. Assessment of seasonal and spatial variation of surface water quality, identification of factors associated with water quality variability, and the modeling of critical nonpoint source pollution areas in an agricultural watershed, Journal of Soil and Water Conservation 68 (3): 155-171 www.swcs.org.

Poudel, D.D., R.P. Thakur, T. Duex, G. Blakewood, A. Singh, A. DeRamus, B. Chapagain, K. Acharya, S. Adhikari, R.B. Gramling, and N. Sharma. 2013. Adapting livestock production systems to climate change in Nepal: Challenges and opportunities, pp. 1362-1367, In: D.L. Michalk, G.D. Miller, W.B. Badgery, and K.M. Broadfoot (Editors), 2013 Proceedings of the 22nd International Grassland Congress, 15-19 September, 2013, Sydney, Australia, New South Wales Department of Primary Industry, Kite St., Orange New South Wales, Australia.[Invited Paper]

Poudel, D.D. 2012. The Asta-Ja Management Capacity-building Framework for Sustainable Development in Nepal, International Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp.334-352.

Wang, Yi-Hong, D.D. Poudel, and K.H. Hasenstein. 2011. Identification of SSR markers associated with saccharification yield using pool-based genome-wide association mapping in sorghum, Genome 54: 1-7.

Poudel, D.D. 2011. A strategic framework for environmental and sustainable development in Nepal. International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development , 10(1):48-61.

Poudel, D.D., C.Y. Jeong, and A. DeRamus. 2010. Surface runoff water quality from agricultural lands and residential areas. Outlook on Agriculture, 39(2):95-105.
Poudel, D.D. 2009. The Asta-Ja Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Framework (Asta-Ja ENRPF) for Sustainable Development in Nepal. Journal of Comparative International Management, 12(2): 49-71.

Poudel, D.D. and C.Y. Jeong. 2009. Manual composite sampling in edge-of-field surface runoff for assessing nonpoint source pollution from agricultural lands and residential areas. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 64(5):324-335.

Poudel, D.D. and J.A. Foret. 2009. Effects of mowing, herbicide application, and the use of plant growth regulator on plant stand height and floral cover of Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Clasping Leaf Coneflower (Dracopsis amplexicaulis), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), and Wild Petunia (Ruellia pedunculata). Journal of the Louisiana State Horticulture Society. 4: 4-16.

Poudel, D.D. 2008. Management of Eight ‘Ja’ for Economic Development in Nepal. Journal of Comparative International Management, 11(1): 1-13.

Poudel, D.D. and M.J. Simon. 2008. Pasture-based dairy and water hyacinth (Eichornia crassipes) for reduced biological oxygen demand in dairy discharge water. Outlook on Agriculture, 37(2): 135-142.

Poudel, D.D., S. Guedry, T. Sasek, M. Simon, J. Foret, D. Wollard, C. Anzalone, and D. Bell. 2008. Wildflower Seed Bank, Highway Beautification, and Tourism Promotion in Louisiana. Journal of the Louisiana State Horticulture Society 3:21-48.

Poudel, D.D. and J.A. Foret. 2008. Effects of seed treatment and seeding depth on the germination of Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), Clasping Leaf Coneflower (Dracopsis amplexicaulis), Wild Petunia (Ruellia pedunculata), and Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). Journal of the Louisiana State Horticulture Society 3:58-66.

Poudel, D.D. (Ed.), 2006. 2005 Louisiana Surface Water Quality Conference Proceedings. June 1-3, 2005. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. 161 p. 

Poudel, D.D., C.Y. Jeong, and C. Anzalone. 2006. Seasonal variation in dissolved oxygen levels in Bayou Plaquemine Brule watershed. In: Poudel, D.D. (Ed.) 2005 Louisiana Surface Water Quality Conference Proceedings. June 1-3, 2005. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. pp.12-22. 

Poudel, D.D., C.Y. Jeong, C. Anzalone, T. Haley, G. Guidroz, and D. Deoras. 2006.

Nutrient loadings from sugarcane fields, pasture lands, and residential areas with and without best management practices (BMPs). In: Poudel, D.D. (Ed.) 2005 Louisiana Surface Water Quality Conference Proceedings. June 1-3, 2005. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. pp.104-123. 

Whitnel, J.C., D.D. Poudel, T. Duex, and R. Clary. 2006. Surface water quality, bottom sediments, and landuse types in Bayou Plaquemine Brule watershed. In: Poudel, D.D. (Ed.) 2005 Louisiana Surface Water Quality Conference Proceedings. June 1-3, 2005. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. pp.23-36. 

Jeong, C.Y. and D.D. Poudel. 2006. Rainstrom effect on total suspended solids and nutrient concentration in Bayou Plaquemine Brule. In: Poudel, D.D. (Ed.) 2005 Louisiana Surface Water Quality Conference Proceedings. June 1-3, 2005. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Louisiana, USA. pp.37- 49. 

Poudel, D.D. 2006. Challenges for improving surface water quality in an agricultural watershed in Louisiana. In: Xu, Y.J. and V.P. Singh (Eds), Coastal Environment and Water Quality, Proceedings of the AIH 25th Anniversary Meeting & International Conference “Challenges in Coastal Hydrology and Water Quality”, Baton rouge, Louisiana, USA. May 21 – 24, 2006, Water Resources Publications, LLC. Pp. 251-261. 

Poudel, D.D., L.M. Vincent, C. Anzalone, J. Huner, D. Wollard, T. Clement, A. DeRamus, and G. Blakewood. 2005. Hands-on activities and challenge tests in agricultureal and environmental education. The Journal of Environmental Education 36(4):10-22. 

Midmore, D.J., D.D. Poudel, T.M. Nissen, A. Dano, and G. Zhu. 2005. Alternatives to traditional annual crop agriculture in the uplands: Biophysical evidence from the Manupali Watershed. In: Coxhead I. and G. Shively (eds.). Land Use Change in Tropical Watersheds: Evidence, Causes, and Remedies. CAB International, Wallingford, UK. P 133-146. 

Poudel, D. D. 2003. Book Review. Sustainable food and agriculture, I.G. Malkina-Pykh and Y.A. Pykh. WIT Press, Southampton, Boston, 2003, UK, 376 pp. Price $183 (Hardcover). ISBN 1-85312-937-2. Agricultural Systems 80:303-306. 

Poudel, D.D., W.R. Horwath, W.T. Lanini, S.R. Temple, and A.H.C. van Bruggen. 2002. Comparison of soil N availability and leaching potential, crop yields and weeds in the organic, low-input, and conventional farming systems in northern California. Agriculture, Ecosystems Environment 90: 125-127. 

Colla, G., J.P. Mitchell, D.D. Poudel, and S.R. Temple. 2002. Changes of tomato yield and fruit elemental composition in conventional, low input, and organic systems. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 20(2):53–67. 

Poudel, D.D., and R.E. Wildman. 2001. Farming Systems and Nutritional Quality of Crops- A Brief Review. Journal of Nutraceuticals, Functional & Medical Foods 3(4) 85-92. 

Poudel, D.D., W.R. Horwath, J. P. Mitchell, and S.R. Temple. 2001. Impacts of cropping systems on nitrogen storage and loss. Agricultural Systems 68:253-268. 

Poudel, D.D., H. Ferris, K. Klonsky, W.R. Horwath, K.M. Scow, A.H.C. van Bruggen, W.T. Lanini, J.P. Mitchell, and S.R. Temple. 2001. The Sustainable Agriculture Farming Systems Project in California’s Sacramento Valley. Outlook on Agriculture 30(2): 109-116. [Invited paper] 

Poudel, D.D., W.R. Horwath, J. P. Mitchell, and S.R. Temple. 2001. Impacts of farming systems on soil mineral N levels in irrigated processing tomatoes. Proc. 7th Int. Symp. on Processing Tomato, T.K. Hartz (Editor), ISHS 2001. Acta Horticulturae 542: 331-332.  

Colla, G., J. P. Mitchell, D.D. Poudel, and F. Saccardo. 2001. Impacts of farming systems and soil characteristics on processing tomato fruit quality. Proc. 7th Int. Symp. on Processing Tomato, T.K. Hartz (Editor), ISHS 2001. Acta Horticulturae 542: 333-341.  

Midmore, D.J., T.M. Nissen, and D.D. Poudel. 2001. Making a living out of agriculture: Some reflections on vegetable production systems in the Manupali watershed pp. 94-111. Coxhead, I.; Buenavista, G. (Eds.), Seeking sustainability: Challenges of agricultural development and environmental management in a Philippine watershed.  Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines: PCARRD. 267p.  

Rämert, B., R.L. Bugg, M.S. Clark, M.R. Werner, R.P. McGuinn, D.D. Poudel, and A.M. Berry. 2000. Influence of Lumbricus terrestris inoculation on green manure disappearance and the decomposer community in a walnut orchard. Soil Biology & Biochemistry 33: 1509-1516. 

Colla, G., J.P. Mitchell, B.A. Joice, L.M. Huyck, W.W. Wallender, S.R. Temple, T.C. Hsiao, and D.D. Poudel. 2000. Soil physical properties, tomato yield and quality in alternative cropping systems. Agronomy Journal 92:924-932. 

Poudel, D.D., D.J. Midmore, and L.T. West. 2000. Farmer participatory research to minimize soil erosion on steepland vegetable systems in the Philippines. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 79:113-127. 

Poudel, D.D., and L.T. West. 1999. Soil development and fertility characteristics of a volcanic slope in Mindanao, the Philippines. Soil Science Society of America Journal 63:1258-1273. 

Poudel, D.D., D.J. Midmore, and L.T. West. 1999. Erosion and productivity of vegetable systems on sloping volcanic ash-derived Philippine soils. Soil Science Society of America Journal 63: 1366-1376. 

Poudel, D.D., T.M. Nissen, and D.J. Midmore. 1999. Sustainability of commercial vegetable production under fallow systems in the uplands of Mindanao, the Philippines. Mountain Research and Development. 19(1): 41-50. 

Poudel, D.D., D.J. Midmore, and W.L. Hargrove. 1998. An analysis of commercial vegetable farms in relation to sustainability in the uplands of Southeast Asia. Agricultural Systems 58(1): 107-128. 

Midmore, D.J., D.D. Poudel, and T. Nissen. 1997. Inducing change among vegetable farmers in environmentally sensitive ecosystems: the process and some practice in the Philippines. In: John D. Smith Memorial Colloquium-process of community change,  31 Oct - 1 Nov, Queensland, Australia. pp. 215- 222. 

Midmore, D.J., and D.D. Poudel. 1996. Asian vegetable production systems for the future. Agricultural Systems 50: 51-64. 

Midmore, D.J., H.G.P. Jansen, R.G. Dumsday, A.A. Azmi, D.D. Poudel, S. Valayasia, J. Huang, M. M. Radzali, N. Fuad, A. B. Samah, A. R. Syed, and A. Nazlin. 1996. Technical and economic aspects of sustainable production practices among vegetable growers in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. Technical Bulletin no. 23. Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC), Sanhua, Tainan, Taiwan, ROC. 64 p. 

Jansen, H.G.P., D.J. Midmore, and D.D. Poudel. 1995. Sustainable peri-urban vegetable production and natural resources management in Nepal. Journal of Farming Systems Research-Extension 5 (2): 86-107. 

Midmore, D.J., H.G.P. Jansen, R.G. Dumsday, A.A. Azmi, D.D. Poudel, S. Valayasia, J. Huang, M. M. Radzali, N. Fuad, A. B. Samah, A.R. Syed, and A. Nazlin. 1995. Technical and economic aspects of soil conservation among vegetable growers in the Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. In: Third Wye International Conference on Sustainable Agriculture: Soil Management in Sustainable Agriculture, H.F. Cook and H.C. Lee (Eds), Wye College Press, Ashford. pp. 387-398. 

Poudel, D.D. 1991. Sustainable agroforestry development: the challenges in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. In: International Workshop on Conservation and Sustainable Development, Apsit Eiumunoh (ed), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand. pp. 163-172.

  

 

Other publications

Poudel, D.D., R.P. Thakur, T.W. Duex, A. Singh, K.K. Acharya, E.G. Blakewood, B. Chapagain, S. Adhikari, A. DeRamus, R.B. Gramling. 2013. Climate change and other factors degrade Nepalese livestock systems, Research Brief (RB-13-2013), Adapting Livestock Systems to Climate Change Collaborative Research Support Program, Colorado State University, USA, www.lcccrsp.org

Poudel, D.D. 2012. Devastation of Churia: Geological, Hydrological and Socio-economic Dimensions, Online publication, Telegraphnepal, Available at http://www.telegraphnepal.com/national/2012-11-01/nepal:-devastation-of-churia.html

Poudel, D.D., R.P. Thakur, A. Singh, M.R. Tiwari, and A. DeRamus. 2012. Adapting livestock production system to climate change: Assessing feed, nutrition, and animal health, Research Brief (RB-05-2012), Adapting Livestock Systems to Climate Change Collaborative Research Support Program, Colorado State University, USA, www.lcccrsp.org

Poudel, D.D., R.P. Thakur, and A. Singh. 2012. Adapting livestock production systems to climate change: Community capacity-building for better animal health, feed, soil and water, Research Brief (RB-02-2012), Adapting Livestock Systems to Climate Change Collaborative Research Support Program, Colorado State University, USA, www.lcccrsp.org

Poudel, D.D. 2007. Farmer Cooperatives for Food Self-sufficiency, Agricultural Commercialization, and the Socio-economic Development of Nepal. Canada Forum for Nepal, Proceedings of Unfolding Futures: Nepalese Economy, Society, and Politics, Friday – Sunday, October 5-7, 2007, Ottawa, Canada. At http://www.cffn.ca/conf/2007/Farmer-Cooperatives-Durga-D-Poudel%20.php

Research grants/contracts

 

The Mississippi River Basin Initiative (MRBI) Watershed Water Quality Monitoring in Bayou Chene and Lacassine Bayou Project. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, March 1, 2012 to September 30, 2014. Project amount $883,322 (agency $529,758, match $353,564). [Ongoing]

Wildflower Seed Bank, LaDOTD Highway Beautification, and Tourism Promotion in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. Funded for 1.74 million US dollars. 2005-2015. [Ongoing]

Capacity-building and strengthening of livestock production system while adapting to climate change in Nepal. Livestock Climate Change Collaborative Research Support Program (LCC CRSP) Nepal Seed Grant project. This project is funded by the LCC CRSP, established through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development. June 1, 2011 to January 31, 2013. Project amount $99,988 (agency $79,990, match 19,998). [Completed]

The Coulee Baton Microwatershed Nonpoint Source Pollution Monitoring and Modeling Project. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. May 1, 2008 to September 30, 2010. Funded for $314,484. [Completed]

Modeling Nonpoint Source Pollution and Landuse Types in Bayou Plaquemine Brule Watershed. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2009. Funded for $$287,864.00. [Completed]

 

2005 Louisiana Surface Water Quality Conference. To be held at Lafayette Hilton Hotel on June 1-3, 2005. This conference is organized by RRES UL Lafayette, LaDEQ, and US EPA. Funded by LaDEQ for $12,500.00. [Completed]

 

Bayou Plaquemine Brule Watershed Water Quality Monitoring – Phase II. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. May 17, 2004 – December 31, 2005. Funded for  $203,151.00. [Completed]

 

Vermilion-Teche River Basin Water Quality Monitoring Project Phase II. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. June 1, 2003 – November 30, 2005. Funded for $200,000.00. [Completed]

 

Participatory Evaluation of Organic Production System in Southwestern Louisiana. Organic Farming Research Foundation. March, 2002 – October, 2003. Funded for $6,800. [Completed]

 

Bayou Plaquemine Brule Watershed Water Quality Monitoring Project. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. April 2001 – March 2004, Funded for $249,563. [Completed]

 

Establishment of a Bio-treatment Laboratory for Agricultural Runoff at UL Lafayette’s Experimental Farm. Board of Regents Support Fund (BORSF). July 2001 – June 2003, Funded for $74,596.[Completed]

 

Vermilion-Teche River Basin Water Quality Monitoring Project. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. September 2000 – May 2003. Funded for $181,741.[Completed]

 

Integrated Environmental and Nutritional Analysis from Soil & Seed to Stove & Service. State funded college wide competition for “Scientific Equipment for 2000-2001”. Funded for $42,900. [Completed]

 

 

 

 

 

 

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