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D-Index
48
Citations
7737
World Ranking
2432
National Ranking
105

John T. O'Donovan publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John T. O'Donovan sits on this spectrum.

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 196 publications — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

John T. O'Donovan D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where John T. O'Donovan sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 48 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Agronomy
  • Agriculture
  • Ecology

John T. O'Donovan spends much of his time researching Agronomy, Weed, Canola, Crop and Weed control. His research brings together the fields of No-till farming and Agronomy. His Weed research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Cover crop, Cropping system and Shoot, Horticulture.

His study focuses on the intersection of Crop and fields such as Brassica with connections in the field of Crimson clover, Secale and Field experiment. John T. O'Donovan studied Weed control and Biomass that intersect with Cultural control and Plant density. In his research, Yield is intimately related to Seeding, which falls under the overarching field of Cultivar.

His most cited work include:

  • Influence of the Relative Time of Emergence of Wild Oat (Avena fatua) on Yield Loss of Barley (Hordeum vulgare) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum)1 (213 citations)
  • The use of Biologically Realistic Equations to Describe the Effects of Weed Density and Relative Time of Emergence on Crop Yield (197 citations)
  • Recent Weed Control, Weed Management, and Integrated Weed Management (132 citations)

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

John T. O'Donovan focuses on Agronomy, Canola, Weed, Hordeum vulgare and Crop. His studies link No-till farming with Agronomy. The various areas that John T. O'Donovan examines in his Canola study include Fertilizer, Field pea, Crop rotation, Glyphosate and Yield.

In his work, Organic farming is strongly intertwined with Poaceae, which is a subfield of Weed. His study in Hordeum vulgare is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Avena fatua, Cropping system, Crop yield and Sowing. His Cultivar study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Competition and Germination.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Agronomy (90.91%)
  • Canola (44.85%)
  • Weed (27.88%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2013-2021)?

  • Agronomy (90.91%)
  • Canola (44.85%)
  • Crop (21.82%)

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

His scientific interests lie mostly in Agronomy, Canola, Crop, Brassica and Fertilizer. Crop rotation, Hordeum vulgare, Green manure, Field pea and Growing season are the primary areas of interest in his Agronomy study. His research in Hordeum vulgare tackles topics such as Cropping system which are related to areas like Sowing, Hectare, Nitrous oxide, Winter wheat and Weed control.

His studies in Canola integrate themes in fields like Crop yield, Glufosinate, Legume and Yield. His Brassica study combines topics in areas such as Bolting, Glyphosate, Herbivore and Diamondback moth. His work in Fertilizer tackles topics such as No-till farming which are related to areas like Soil test, Soil management and Bulk soil.

Between 2013 and 2021, his most popular works were:

  • Diversifying crop rotations with pulses enhances system productivity. (100 citations)
  • Legumes can reduce economic optimum nitrogen rates and increase yields in a wheat–canola cropping sequence in western Canada (48 citations)
  • Rotational Effects of Legumes and Non-Legumes on Hybrid Canola and Malting Barley (42 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Agronomy
  • Agriculture
  • Ecology

His main research concerns Agronomy, Canola, Green manure, Crop rotation and Field pea. His work in Agronomy is not limited to one particular discipline; it also encompasses Soil organic matter. He combines subjects such as Phenology, Plant density, No-till farming, Yield and Minimum tillage with his study of Canola.

The Green manure study which covers Soil fertility that intersects with Plant nutrition. His research in Field pea intersects with topics in Legume and Hordeum vulgare. His Crop research includes themes of Perennial plant, Field experiment, Avena fatua, Weed and Silage.

Best Publications

  • Recent Weed Control, Weed Management, and Integrated Weed Management

    K. Neil Harker;John T. O'Donovan

  • The use of Biologically Realistic Equations to Describe the Effects of Weed Density and Relative Time of Emergence on Crop Yield

    Roger Cousens;Philip Brain;John T. O'Donovan;P. Ashley O'Sullivan

  • Influence of the Relative Time of Emergence of Wild Oat (Avena fatua) on Yield Loss of Barley (Hordeum vulgare) and Wheat (Triticum aestivum)

    John T. O'Donovan;E. Ann De St. Remy;P. Ashely O'Sullivan;Don A. Dew

  • Diversifying crop rotations with pulses enhances system productivity.

    Yantai Gan;Chantal Hamel;John T. O’Donovan;Herb Cutforth

  • Reduced herbicide doses in field crops: A review

    Robert E. Blackshaw;John T. O'donovan;K. Neil Harker;George W. Clayton

  • Seeding rate, herbicide timing and competitive hybrids contribute to integrated weed management in canola (Brassica napus)

    K. N. Harker;G. W. Clayton;R. E. Blackshaw;J. T. O’Donovan

  • Decomposition of crop residues under conventional and zero tillage

    N. Z. Lupwayi;G. W. Clayton;J. T. O’Donovan;K. N. Harker

  • Ongoing Development of Integrated Weed Management Systems on the Canadian Prairies

    Robert E. Blackshaw;K. Neil Harker;John T. O'Donovan;Hugh J. Beckie

  • Metabolism-based resistance of a wild mustard (Sinapis arvensis L.) biotype to ethametsulfuron-methyl.

    L. J. Veldhuis;L. M. Hall;J. T. O'Donovan;W. Dyer

  • Legumes can reduce economic optimum nitrogen rates and increase yields in a wheat–canola cropping sequence in western Canada

    Mervin St. Luce;Cynthia A. Grant;Bernie J. Zebarth;Noura Ziadi

  • Forage potential of intercropping berseem clover with barley, oat, or triticale

    Shirley M. Ross;Jane R. King;John T. O’Donovan;Dean Spaner

  • Wild oat (Avena fatua) interference in barley (Hordeum vulgare) is influenced by barley variety and seeding rate.

    John T. O'donovan;K. Neil Harker;George W. Clayton;Linda M. Hall

  • Weed Suppression by Seven Clover Species

    Shirley M. Ross;Jane R. King;R Cesar C. Izaurralde;John T. O'Donovan

  • The Weed-Competitive Ability of Canada Western Red Spring Wheat Cultivars Grown under Organic Management

    Heather E. Mason;Alireza Navabi;Brenda L. Frick;John T. O'Donovan

  • Nitrogen release during decomposition of crop residues under conventional and zero tillage

    N Z Lupwayi;G W Clayton;J T O’Donovan;K N Harker

  • Seeding Rate, Nitrogen Rate, and Cultivar Effects on Malting Barley Production

    J. T. O'Donovan;T. K. Turkington;M. J. Edney;G. W. Clayton

  • Phosphorus release during decomposition of crop residues under conventional and zero tillage

    N.Z. Lupwayi;G.W. Clayton;J.T. O’Donovan;K.N. Harker

  • Integrated approaches to managing weeds in spring-sown crops in western Canada

    J.T. O’Donovan;R.E. Blackshaw;K.N. Harker;G.W. Clayton

  • Soil microbial biomass, functional diversity and enzyme activity in glyphosate-resistant wheat–canola rotations under low-disturbance direct seeding and conventional tillage

    N.Z. Lupwayi;K.G. Hanson;K.N. Harker;G.W. Clayton

  • Barley seeding rate influences the effects of variable herbicide rates on wild oat

    John T. O'Donovan;K. Neil Harker;George W. Clayton;Jeff C. Newman

  • Soil microbial biomass and diversity after herbicide application

    N. Z. Lupwayi;K. N. Harker;G. W. Clayton;T. K. Turkington

Frequent Co-Authors

George W. Clayton
George W. Clayton Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
Robert E. Blackshaw
Robert E. Blackshaw Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
K. Neil Harker
K. Neil Harker Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
Eric N. Johnson
Eric N. Johnson University of Saskatchewan
Newton Z. Lupwayi
Newton Z. Lupwayi Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
T. K. Turkington
T. K. Turkington Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
Cynthia A. Grant
Cynthia A. Grant Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada
William E. May
William E. May Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Lloyd M. Dosdall
Lloyd M. Dosdall University of Alberta
Yantai Gan
Yantai Gan Agriculture and Agriculture-Food Canada

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