Publications

• Refereed Publications
• Patents
• Non-Refereed Reports, Papers and Presentations

Refereed Papers

Sibley, K.J., G.R. Brewster, T. Astatkie, J.F. Adsett and P.C. Struik. 2009. In-field Measurement of Soil Nitrate Using an Ion-selective Electrode. In: Advances in measurement systems. Ed. V. Kordic. IN-TECH Education and Publishing, Vienna, Austria. In Press.

Sibley, K.J., Z. Lehocka and N.M. Rifai. 2009. Effectiveness of an Infrared Burner in Wild Blueberry Fields. Biological Agriculture & Horticulture. In Review.

Sibley, K.J., T. Astatkie, R. Lada, P.C. Struik, J.F. Adsett and K. Pruski. 2009. Using an Automated On-the-go Soil Nitrate Mapping System to investigate Plant and Soil Nitrate Responses in Wheat and Carrot Production Systems. Crop Science. Submitted.

Sibley, K.J. and P.C. Struik. 2009. Using an Automated On-the-go Mapping System to Assess the Spatial and Temporal Aspects of Soil Nitrate. Soil Science Society of America Journal. Submitted.

Rayirath, U.P., R. R. Lada, C.D. Caldwell, S.K. Asiedu, and K.J. Sibley. 2009. Endogenous Ethylene Regulates Induction and Growth of Rhizomes in Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum L.) and Jasmonic Acid acts via Ethylene in the Process. Journal of Experimental Botany. In Revision.

Rayirath, U.P., R. R. Lada, C.D. Caldwell, S.K. Asiedu, K.J. Sibley and A.D. Adams. 2009. CCC and Prohexadione-Ca Enhance Rhizome Growth and Lateral Bud Production in Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum L.). Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. 28(2): 137. DOI 10.1007/s00344-009-9082-y.

Sibley, K.J., T. Astatkie, G. Brewster, P.C. Struik, J.F. Adsett and K. Pruski. 2009. Field-scale Validation of an Automated Soil Nitrate Extraction and Measurement System. Precision Agriculture 10(2): 162-174. DOI : 10.1007/s11119-008-9801-1.

Sibley, K.J. 2008. Development and use of an Automated On-the-go Soil Nitrate Mapping System. Ph.D. Thesis, Wageningen University, Wageningen, the Netherlands. ISBN 978-90-8504-802-2. 172pp.

Sibley, K.J., J.F. Adsett and P.C. Struik. 2008. An On-The-Go Soil Sampler for an Automated Soil Nitrate Mapping System. Transactions of the ASABE 51(6): 1895-1904.

Lehocka, Z, K. J. Sibley and N.M. Rifai. 2007. A Review of Thermal Technologies for Pest and Weed Control. Nove Trendy v Konstruovani a v tvorbe technikej dokumentacie. Mechanizacna Fakulta, Slovenska Polnohospodarska Univerzita V Nitre, Nitra, Solvakia, ISBN 978-80-8069-883-6. pp 149-156.

Sibley, K.J. and N.M. Rifai. 2006. Development of a Mechanized Rhubarb Harvesting Aid. Acta Fytotechnica et Zootechnica (online), Vol.8, 2995, No. 3. Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra. ISSN 1336-9245. pp 79-83.

Sibley, K.J. and N.M. Rifai. 2006. Development and Testing of the Pre-production WMi Wild Blueberry Harvester. Nove Trendy v Konstruovani a v tvorbe technikej dokumentacie. Mechanizacna Fakulta, Slovenska Polnohospodarska Univerzita V Nitre, Nitra, Solvakia, ISBN 80-8069-701-9. pp 113-120.

Sibley, K.J. 2006. The NLP Communication Model Applied to the Engineering Classroom. In J.Hoyle, P.Nelson and N. Pitts (Eds.), Atlantic Universities’ Teaching Showcase 2005. Proceedings X:207-223. Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro.

Sibley, K.J. 2006. NLP Language Patterns for Increasing Student Learning. In J.Hoyle, P.Nelson and N. Pitts (Eds.), Atlantic Universities’ Teaching Showcase 2005. Proceedings X:15-33. Nova Scotia Agricultural College. Truro.

Briscoe, R.D., R.R. Lada, C.D. Caldwell and K.J. Sibley. 2006. Suitability of Different Gels as Seed Carriers and Germination and Emergence Promoters (GEPs) in Processing Carrots. HortScience Vol. 41(3), June 2006.

Rifai, N.M. and K.J. Sibley. 2005. Physical and Biological Control of Colorado Potato Beetles in Organic Farming. Nove Trendy v Konstruovani a v tvorbe technikej dokumentacie 2005. Mechanizacna Fakulta, Slovenska Polnohospodarska Univerzita V Nitre, Nitra, Solvakia, ISBN 80-8069-517-2. pp 98-102.

Adsett, J.F., J.A. Thottan, and K. J. Sibley. 1999. Development of an Automated On-the-go Soil Nitrate Monitoring System. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Vol.15(4):351-256.

Sibley, K. J. and D. L. Arsenault. 1997. H-OPCO$T: A software package for analyzing the operating costs of a mechanical wild blueberry harvester. Canadian Agricultural Engineering. Vol. 39, No. 1, Jan/Feb/March.

Thottan, J.A., J. F. Adsett, K. J. Sibley, and C. M. MacLeod. 1994. Laboratory Evaluation of the Ion Selective Electrode for use in an Automated Soil Nitrate Monitoring System. Commum. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 25:17-21

Sibley, K. J. 1993. Effect of Head-Speed-Ground-Speed Ratio on the Picking Effectiveness of a Lowbush Blueberry Harvester. Canadian Agricultural Engineering. Vol. 35, No. 1, Jan./Feb/March. pp 33-39.

Sibley, K. J. and G. S. V. Raghavan. 1987. Surface Heat Transfer Coefficients for Corn Immersed in a Granular Bed. In: Drying of Solids - Recent International Developments, John Wiley and Sons, New York.

Sibley, K. J. and G. S. V. Raghavan. 1985. Parameters Affecting Grain Drying by Immersion in a Hot Particulate Medium. Drying Technology 3(1): 75-99.

Sibley, K. J. and G. S. V. Raghavan. 1984. Heat Transfer Coefficients for Air Flow in Plastic Corrugated Drainage Tubes. Can.Agric.Eng. 26(2): 177-180.  

Patents

Barnhill, Dennis K., and K. J. Sibley. 1998. Debarking/Delimbing Apparatus. Canadian Patent No. 2169030. 

Non-Refereed Reports, Papers and Presentations

Sibley, K.J. 2009. Metaphors for Living Life. Invited Keynote Speaker to Nova Scotia Agricultural College President’s List recipients. Truro, Nova Scotia, February 4.

Sibley, K.J. and P.Toner. 2009. Improved Cropping Technology – Now or Later. Invited Speaker to New Brunswick Potato Conference and Trade Show. Woodstock, New Brunswick, February 3-4.

Rayiarath, U.P, R. R. Lada, C.D. Caldwell, S.K Asiedu and K.J. Sibley. 2006. Protocol for Explant Disinfection and in vitro Shoot Multiplication in Rhubarb. Proc. of the Canadian Society of Horticultural Science.

MacPhee, N., R. Gordon, G.W. Stratton, G. Gagnon, J. Blanchard and K. Sibley. 2005. Aeration of Constucted Wetlands Receiving Agricultural Wastewater. Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Tampa, Florida, July 17-20, 2005.

Briscoe, R. and R. Lada, C. Caldwell, K. Sibley, C. Pettipas and A. Stiles. 2005. Artificial Exosperm Development Using Antistress, Antioxidant Compounds for Promoting and Synchronizing Seedling Emergence at Limiting Low Temperature and Moisture Conditions in Carrot. Proc. American Society for Horticultural Science, July 18-21, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

Sibley, K.J. 2005. Wild Blueberry Production and Mechanization in Eastern Canada. Invited Speaker to Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak Agricultural University, Nitra, Slovakia.

Sibley, K.J. 2005. Mechanized Rhubarb Harvesting System Development in Nova Scotia. Invited Speaker to Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak Agricultural University, Nitra, Slovakia.

Sibley, K.J. 2005. Cranberry Production in Atlantic Canada. Invited Speaker to Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak Agricultural University, Nitra, Slovakia.

Sibley, K.J. 2005. Development of a Rhubarb Harvesting Aid for an Efficient Production System. Invited Speaker to Industrial Engineering Department, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.

Sibley, K.J. 2004. Development of a Rhubarb Harvesting Aid for an Efficient Production System. Technology Development Program Project No. DEV21-107. Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture and Fisheries. 17pp.

Sibley, K.J. and B. Weatherbee. 1998. Efficient use of Oil Burners for Pruning Wild Blueberries. Invited Speaker to New Brunswick Horticultural Congress. Moncton, N.B.

Brothers, J., K. J. Sibley, and J.F. Adsett. 1997. Automated System for Soil Nitrate Analysis. Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture and Marketing, Agrifocus 2000 Program, Project Report 28pp.

Rundle, R. W., and K. J. Sibley. 1996. Evaluation of the HOAF Infra-red Burner in Nova Scotia Wild Blueberry Fields. Agriculture Canada AFDA Report No. TIP-418, 23pp.

Sibley, K.J. 1996. Automated on-the-go Soil Nitrate monitoring. Keynote Speaker to Atlantic Fertilizer Institute Annual General Meeting. Saint John, N.B.

McIsaac, D., A. King, R. Gordon, L.J. Eaton and K. J. Sibley. 1995. Irrigation of lowbush blueberries in Nova Scotia. Agriculture Canada AFDA Report, 36pp.

Sibley, K.J. 1995. Mechanical Wild Blueberry Harvesting Technologies. Invited Speaker to New Brunswick Horticultural Congress, Moncton, N.B.

Sibley, K. J., Ali Madani, T. Canning. 1991. Effect of Tile Drain Spacing on Soil Trafficability. Proc. Atlantic Committee on Agricultural Engineering Technical Conference. Halifax, N.S., Feb. 22- 25, 6pp.

Sibley, K. J. 1991. Effect of Head-Speed-Ground-Speed Ratio on the Picking Effectiveness of a Lowbush Blueberry Harvester. Proc. Atlantic Committee on Agricultural Engineering Technical Conference. Halifax, N.S., Feb. 22-25, 14pp.

Sibley, K. J., J. D. MacAulay, and G.Brown. 1989. Performance and Costs of Eight Straw Spreaders in Lowbush Blueberry Fields. Proc. North American Lowbush Blueberry Research and Extension Workers Conference, Bangor, Maine, April 13-14, 31pp.

Sibley, K. J., J. D. MacAulay, and G. Brown. 1988. Performance and Costs of Eight Straw Spreaders in Lowbush Blueberry Fields. Agriculture Canada AFDA Report No. 1988-06, 157pp.

Sibley, K. J. and J. D. MacAulay. 1987. The Performance of Disc and Drum Mower Conditioners in Atlantic Canada Crop Conditions. Agriculture Canada AFDA Report No. 1987-12, 98pp.

Sibley, K. J. and J. D. MacAulay. 1987. An Assessment of the Effects of Processing Machinery and Methods on the Quality of Lowbush Blueberries Packed in Nova Scotia for the Fresh Market. Agriculture Canada AFDA Report No. 1987-04, 57pp.

Sibley, K. J. 1984. Heating and Drying Aspects of Grain Immersed in a Hot Particulate Medium. M. Sc. Thesis, Macdonald College of McGill University, 162pp.

Richard, P. and K. J. Sibley. 1981. Soil as a Heat Source/Sink for Energy Conservation in a Greenhouse. ASAE Paper No. NAR-81-231, ASAE, St. Joseph, Michigan, 49085