2026 Glenn W. Burton: Plant Science and Agronomy Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Plant Science and Agronomy	39	4079	1015	259	7453

Discipline name

D-Index

World Ranking

National Ranking

Publications

Citations

Plant Science and Agronomy

4079

1015

259

7453

Research.com Recognitions

1982 - US President's National Medal of Science "For outstanding contributions to the biological sciences that have helped to feed the hungry, protect and beautify the environment, and provide recreation for millions.", Presented by President Reagan at a White House Ceremony on May 24, 1983.
1975 - Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

Botany
Agronomy
Ecology

Agronomy, Botany, Paspalum notatum, Pearl and Forage are his primary areas of study. His research in Agronomy tackles topics such as Heritability which are related to areas like Festuca arundinacea. His Botany study combines topics in areas such as Cytology and Reproduction.

His Pearl research incorporates themes from Pennisetum and Cytoplasmic male sterility. The study incorporates disciplines such as In vitro and Animal science in addition to Forage. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including Stocking, Cropping system, Cynodon dactylon and Pasture.

His most cited work include:

Estimating Heritability in Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea) from Replicated Clonal Material 1 (757 citations)
Quantitative Inheritance in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) 1 (132 citations)
Registration of ‘Tifton 85’ Bermudagrass (120 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His primary areas of investigation include Agronomy, Pearl, Forage, Botany and Pennisetum. His study in Tifton, Cynodon dactylon, Paspalum notatum, Cultivar and Pasture is carried out as part of his studies in Agronomy. His research integrates issues of Pollen, Germplasm, Mutant, Resistance and Poaceae in his study of Pearl.

The Forage study combines topics in areas such as Dry matter, Yield and Hybrid. His study in Botany is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Ploidy and Apomixis. His Pennisetum research integrates issues from Sorghum and Plant breeding.

He most often published in these fields:

Agronomy (74.13%)
Pearl (29.85%)
Forage (19.90%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 1982-2015)?

Agronomy (74.13%)
Pearl (29.85%)
Poaceae (7.46%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

Glenn W. Burton spends much of his time researching Agronomy, Pearl, Poaceae, Botany and Tifton. Forage, Cultivar, Cynodon dactylon, Pennisetum and Grazing are subfields of Agronomy in which his conducts study. His study looks at the relationship between Forage and fields such as Yield, as well as how they intersect with chemical problems.

His Pearl research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Pollen and Resistance. Glenn W. Burton combines subjects such as Smut, Germplasm, Leaf spot and Genetics with his study of Poaceae. His Botany research includes themes of Mutant and Apomixis.

Between 1982 and 2015, his most popular works were:

Registration of ‘Tifton 85’ Bermudagrass (120 citations)
Forage quality and grazing steer performance from Tifton 85 and Tifton 78 bermudagrass pastures. (106 citations)
Species and Varieties (36 citations)

Best Publications

Estimating Heritability in Tall Fescue (Festuca Arundinacea) from Replicated Clonal Material 1

Glenn W. Burton;E. H. DeVane

1694
Citations
Registration of ‘Tifton 85’ Bermudagrass

G. W. Burton;R. N. Gates;G. M. Hill;G. M. Hill

290
Citations
Quantitative Inheritance in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) 1

Glenn W. Burton

221
Citations
Forage quality and grazing steer performance from Tifton 85 and Tifton 78 bermudagrass pastures.

G M Hill;R N Gates;G W Burton

166
Citations
Histological Examination of Fresh Forage Leaves After in vitro Digestion1

W. W. Hanna;W. G. Monson;G. W. Burton

131
Citations
Improved Recurrent Restricted Phenotypic Selection Increases Bahiagrass Forage Yields1

Glenn W. Burton

123
Citations
Chemical Composition and Nutritive Value of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum typhoides (Burm.) Stapf and E. C. Hubbard) Grain 1

Glenn W. Burton;A. T. Wallace;K. O. Rachie

121
Citations
The Effect of Nitrogen Rate and Clipping Frequency upon the Yield, Protein Content and Certain Morphological Characteristics of Coastal Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon, (L) Pers.) 1

Gordon M. Prine;Glenn W. Burton

110
Citations
The Influence of Light Reduction Upon the Production, Persistence and Chemical Composition of Coastal Bermudagrass, Cynodon Dactylon1

Glenn W. Burton;James E. Jackson;F. E. Knox

107
Citations
The Method of Reproduction in Common Bahia Grass, Paspalum notatum1

Glenn W. Burton

102
Citations
Cytology of Obligate Sexual Plants in Panicum maximum Jacq. and Their Use in Controlled Hybrids 1

Wayne W. Hanna;Jerrel B. Powell;Juan C. Millot;Glenn W. Burton

95
Citations
Recurrent Restricted Phenotypic Selection Increases Forage Yields of Pensacola Bahiagrass 1

Glenn W. Burton

92
Citations
Cytology of Diploids, Natural and Induced Tetraploids, and Intra‐species Hybrids of Bahiagrass, Paspalum Notatum Flugge 1

Ian Forbes;Glenn W. Burton

89
Citations
Cytoplasmic Male‐Sterility in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) (L.) R. Br.1

Glenn W. Burton

87
Citations
Pearl Millet Breeding and Cytogenetics1

Unknown

87
Citations
Two Additional Sources of Cytoplasmic Male-Sterility in Pearl Millet and Their Relationship to Tift 23A1

Glenn W. Burton;D. S. Athwal

84
Citations
Root Penetration, Distribution and Activity in Southern Grasses Measured by Yields, Drought Symptoms and P32 Uptake 1

Glenn W. Burton;E. H. DeVane;R. L. Carter

78
Citations
Effects of Cutting Frequency and Nitrogen on Yield, in vitro Digestibility, and Protein, Fiber, and Carotene Content of Coastal Bermudagrass

Glenn W. Burton;J. E. Jackson;R. H. Hart

76
Citations
Improving Forage Quality in Bermudagrass by Breeding 1

Glenn W. Burton;Richard H. Hart;R. S. Lowrey

76
Citations
Inheritance and Utilization of Five Dwarfs in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum typhoides) Breeding 1

Glenn W. Burton;James C. Forston

75
Citations
Breeding Bermuda Grass for the Southeastern United States1

Glenn W. Burton

72
Citations
Registration of Q4188 and Q4205, Sexual Tetraploid Germplasm Lines of Bahiagrass

Camilo Luis Quarin;Mario Hugo Urbani;A. R. Blount;Eric Javier Martínez

65
Citations