Benjamin K. Samson

2.1k total citations · 2 hit papers
14 papers, 1.7k citations indexed

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Benjamin K. Samson is a scholar working on Plant Science, Soil Science and Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. According to data from OpenAlex, Benjamin K. Samson has authored 14 papers receiving a total of 1.7k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 11 papers in Plant Science, 5 papers in Soil Science and 2 papers in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics. Recurrent topics in Benjamin K. Samson's work include Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement (10 papers), Plant responses to water stress (4 papers) and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics (2 papers). Benjamin K. Samson is often cited by papers focused on Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement (10 papers), Plant responses to water stress (4 papers) and Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics (2 papers). Benjamin K. Samson collaborates with scholars based in Australia, Philippines and Laos. Benjamin K. Samson's co-authors include Hidetoshi Asai, Tatsuhiko Shiraiwa, Stephan M. Haefele, Yoshio Inoue, Yoshiyuki Kiyono, Khamdok Songyikhangsuthor, Koki Homma, Takeshi Horie, Len J. Wade and Thomas R. Sinclair and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Plant and Soil and Field Crops Research.

In The Last Decade

Benjamin K. Samson

14 papers receiving 1.6k citations

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Biochar amendment techniques for upland rice production in Northern Laos

2008 777 citations Hidetoshi Asai, Benjamin K. Samson et al. Field Crops Research profile →
Biochar amendment techniques for upland rice production in Northern Laos 1. Soil physical properties, leaf SPAD and grain yield

2009 643 citations Hidetoshi Asai, Benjamin K. Samson et al. Field Crops Research profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Benjamin K. Samson Australia	9	1.2k	649	439	363	189	14	1.7k
Khamdok Songyikhangsuthor Japan	4	1.1k 0.9×	411 0.6×	440 1.0×	348 1.0×	163 0.9×	4	1.4k
Nele Ameloot Belgium	16	1.1k 0.9×	406 0.6×	363 0.8×	257 0.7×	103 0.5×	20	1.6k
Jeferson Luis Vasconcelos de Macêdo Brazil	14	844 0.7×	399 0.6×	327 0.7×	166 0.5×	159 0.8×	24	1.5k
Xinyan Yu China	10	897 0.8×	376 0.6×	303 0.7×	227 0.6×	123 0.7×	11	1.4k
Shamim Gul Canada	12	1.1k 0.9×	472 0.7×	340 0.8×	224 0.6×	170 0.9×	44	1.7k
Ayodele Ebenezer Ajayi Nigeria	21	1.0k 0.9×	358 0.6×	228 0.5×	513 1.4×	160 0.8×	53	1.6k
Dedrick D. Davis United States	6	878 0.7×	250 0.4×	362 0.8×	460 1.3×	133 0.7×	8	1.4k
Priit Tammeorg Finland	17	860 0.7×	374 0.6×	245 0.6×	195 0.5×	142 0.8×	33	1.7k
Kristine A. Nichols United States	9	881 0.7×	718 1.1×	198 0.5×	130 0.4×	134 0.7×	14	1.6k

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14 of 14 papers shown

Samson, Benjamin K., et al.. (2022). Nutrients enhance genotype and water responses in rainfed lowland rice in southern Lao PDR. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 1(1). 50–58. 1 indexed citations

Samson, Benjamin K., et al.. (2019). Short-duration mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek) genotypes differ in performance, water use and apparent water-use efficiency in southern Lao PDR. Field Crops Research. 245. 107662–107662. 6 indexed citations

Samson, Benjamin K., et al.. (2017). Adaptation of rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes in the rainfed lowlands of Lao PDR. Plant Production Science. 20(4). 477–484. 8 indexed citations

Samson, Benjamin K., Shilai Zhang, Dayun Tao, et al.. (2017). PERFORMANCE AND SURVIVAL OF PERENNIAL RICE DERIVATIVES (ORYZA SATIVA L./ORYZA LONGISTAMINATA) IN LAO PDR. Experimental Agriculture. 54(4). 592–603. 10 indexed citations

Lampayan, Rubenito M., et al.. (2014). Characteristics and economic benefits of small farm ponds in Southern Laos. Charles Sturt University Research Output (CRO). 30. 108–120. 1 indexed citations

Asai, Hidetoshi, Benjamin K. Samson, Stephan M. Haefele, et al.. (2009). Biochar amendment techniques for upland rice production in Northern Laos 1. Soil physical properties, leaf SPAD and grain yield. Field Crops Research. 111(1). 81–84. 643 indexed citations breakdown →

Asai, Hidetoshi, Benjamin K. Samson, Stephan M. Haefele, et al.. (2008). Biochar amendment techniques for upland rice production in Northern Laos. Field Crops Research. 111(1-2). 81–84. 777 indexed citations breakdown →

Yano, Katsuya, Nobuhito Sekiya, Benjamin K. Samson, et al.. (2005). Hydrogen isotope composition of soil water above and below the hardpan in a rainfed lowland rice field. Field Crops Research. 96(2-3). 477–480. 15 indexed citations

Samson, Benjamin K., Kamrul Hasan, & Len J. Wade. (2002). Penetration of hardpans by rice lines in the rainfed lowlands. Field Crops Research. 76(2-3). 175–188. 76 indexed citations

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Wade, Len J., S. Fukai, Benjamin K. Samson, Ansar Ali, & M.A. Mazid. (1999). Rainfed lowland rice: physical environment and cultivar requirements. Field Crops Research. 64(1-2). 3–12. 111 indexed citations

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Ray, Jeffery D., Benjamin K. Samson, & Thomas R. Sinclair. (1997). Vegetative growth and soil water extraction of two maize hybrids during water deficits. Field Crops Research. 52(1-2). 135–142. 9 indexed citations

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Wade, Len J., C. G. McLaren, Benjamin K. Samson, et al.. (1996). The importance of environmental characterization for understanding genotype by environment interactions.. 549–562. 7 indexed citations

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Samson, Benjamin K. & Thomas R. Sinclair. (1994). Soil core and minirhizotron comparison for the determination of root length density. Plant and Soil. 161(2). 225–232. 63 indexed citations

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Samson, Benjamin K.. (1986). Upland development technologies.. 119–167. 5 indexed citations

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