D. Downey

1.3k total citations · 1 hit paper
32 papers, 920 citations indexed

About

D. Downey is a scholar working on Plant Science, Civil and Structural Engineering and Sociology and Political Science. According to data from OpenAlex, D. Downey has authored 32 papers receiving a total of 920 indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 19 papers in Plant Science, 2 papers in Civil and Structural Engineering and 2 papers in Sociology and Political Science. Recurrent topics in D. Downey's work include Plant Surface Properties and Treatments (12 papers), Smart Agriculture and AI (6 papers) and Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics (2 papers). D. Downey is often cited by papers focused on Plant Surface Properties and Treatments (12 papers), Smart Agriculture and AI (6 papers) and Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics (2 papers). D. Downey collaborates with scholars based in United States, Canada and Thailand. D. Downey's co-authors include D. K. Giles, David C. Slaughter, Yun Zhang, Franz Niederholzer, T.G. Crowe, W. D. Graham, Phyllis R. Gilreath, C. D. Stanley, B. L. McNeal and Michael J. Delwiche and has published in prestigious journals such as Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Environmental Quality and Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.

In The Last Decade

D. Downey

32 papers receiving 844 citations

Hit Papers

Autonomous robotic weed control systems: A review 2007 2026 2013 2019 2007 100 200 300 400 500
What are hit papers?

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.

  1. Autonomous robotic weed control systems: A review
    2007 564 citations David C. Slaughter, D. K. Giles et al. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
D. Downey United States 12 678 174 111 83 81 32 920
T. Hague United Kingdom 13 698 1.0× 258 1.5× 104 0.9× 144 1.7× 93 1.1× 22 936
N.D. Tillett United Kingdom 14 803 1.2× 263 1.5× 106 1.0× 149 1.8× 132 1.6× 36 1.1k
J.W. Hofstee Netherlands 18 609 0.9× 165 0.9× 127 1.1× 57 0.7× 93 1.1× 48 923
Lutz Damerow Germany 20 768 1.1× 129 0.7× 154 1.4× 171 2.1× 64 0.8× 72 1.1k
P. C. H. Miller United Kingdom 17 865 1.3× 159 0.9× 35 0.3× 91 1.1× 54 0.7× 39 1.1k
Juan Agüera Vega Spain 16 752 1.1× 408 2.3× 104 0.9× 197 2.4× 142 1.8× 37 1.1k
Michael Nørremark Denmark 15 579 0.9× 136 0.8× 59 0.5× 43 0.5× 123 1.5× 44 814
Aldo Calcante Italy 16 517 0.8× 186 1.1× 70 0.6× 77 0.9× 104 1.3× 67 859
D. Stajnko Slovenia 14 575 0.8× 142 0.8× 166 1.5× 128 1.5× 51 0.6× 55 804
Pietro Catania Italy 16 372 0.5× 132 0.8× 82 0.7× 95 1.1× 44 0.5× 83 749

Countries citing papers authored by D. Downey

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Fields of papers citing papers by D. Downey

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of D. Downey

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of D. Downey. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of D. Downey based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with D. Downey. D. Downey is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Downey, D., et al.. (2015). Radiobiology of Small Hive Beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) and Prospects for Management Using Sterile Insect Releases. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(3). 868–872. 8 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yun, et al.. (2012). Automated weed control in organic row crops using hyperspectral species identification and thermal micro-dosing. Crop Protection. 41. 96–105. 42 indexed citations
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Giles, D. K., et al.. (2011). “Smart” sprayer technology provides environmental and economic benefits in California orchards. California Agriculture. 65(2). 85–89. 33 indexed citations
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Faulkner, William B., D. Downey, D. K. Giles, & Sergio C. Capareda. (2011). Evaluation of Particulate Matter Abatement Strategies for Almond Harvest. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association. 61(4). 409–417. 13 indexed citations
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Giles, D. K., et al.. (2010). Mitigation of In-Orchard Dust through Modified Harvester Operation. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(4). 1037–1044. 5 indexed citations
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Downey, D., et al.. (2009). Quantitative Analysis of Carisoprodol and Meprobamate in Whole Blood Using Benzylcarbamate and Deuterated Meprobamate as Internal Standards. Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 33(5). 278–282. 8 indexed citations
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Zhang, Yong, et al.. (2009). Precision Automated Weed Control Using Hyperspectral Vision Identification and Heated Oil. 2009 Reno, Nevada, June 21 - June 24, 2009. 7 indexed citations
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Slaughter, David C., et al.. (2008). Intelligent Herbicide Application System for Reduced Herbicide Vegetation Control Phase II – Commercialization. 1 indexed citations
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Slaughter, David C., D. K. Giles, & D. Downey. (2007). Autonomous robotic weed control systems: A review. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 61(1). 63–78. 564 indexed citations breakdown →
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Crowe, T.G., et al.. (2005). AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR TO CHARACTERIZE TRANSIENT RESPONSE OF NOZZLE INJECTION FOR PESTICIDE SPRAYING. Transactions of the ASAE. 48(1). 73–82. 3 indexed citations
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Giles, D. K., et al.. (2004). Application design for machine vision guided selective spraying of weeds in high value crops. Aspects of applied biology. 711. 75–81. 6 indexed citations
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Downey, D., D. K. Giles, & David C. Slaughter. (2004). PULSED-JET MICROSPRAY APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH SPATIAL RESOLUTION OF DEPOSITION ON BIOLOGICAL TARGETS. Atomization and Sprays. 14(2). 93–109. 8 indexed citations
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Giles, D. K. & D. Downey. (2003). Quality Control Verification and Mapping for Chemical Application. Precision Agriculture. 4(1). 103–124. 21 indexed citations
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Giles, D. K. & D. Downey. (2001). Quality Control Verification and Mapping System for Chemical Application. 2001 Sacramento, CA July 29-August 1,2001. 2 indexed citations
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Downey, D., D. K. Giles, & Michael J. Delwiche. (1998). Finite element analysis of particle and liquid flow through an ultraviolet reactor. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 21(2). 81–105. 19 indexed citations
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Rice, Ronald W., et al.. (1998). TIME VERSUS FLOW COMPOSITE WATER SAMPLING FOR REGULATORY PURPOSES IN THE EVERGLADES AGRICULTURAL AREA. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 14(3). 257–266. 11 indexed citations
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Overman, A. R., D. Downey, & S. R. Wilkinson. (1989). Application of simulation models to bahiagrass production. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 20(11-12). 1231–1246. 5 indexed citations
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Overman, A. R., D. Downey, & S. R. Wilkinson. (1989). Effect of applied nitrogen and harvest interval on nitrogen concentration in bahiagrass. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 20(5-6). 513–527. 2 indexed citations
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Walkinshaw, Malcolm D., et al.. (1988). Ischemic Injury to Enteric Free Flaps. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 81(6). 939–944. 6 indexed citations
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Lyons, Joseph, et al.. (1973). Effects of Δ9 -tetrahydrocannabinol on stimulus control. Bulletin of the Psychonomic Society. 2(5). 302–304. 5 indexed citations

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