Dr. Knott's primary role is to manage the daily operations of the Research and Education Center (UKREC) in Princeton. In that capacity her directive is to provide leadership and administrative oversight of UKREC related activities; implement and coordinate program operations with stakeholders, industry leaders, and M-G CAFE faculty and staff; and serve as an advocate to promote interdisciplinary activities at UKREC.
Dr. Knott also assists with the development and delivery of information for the production and management of Kentucky's soybean and small grains crops.
Experience
since 2020 - Managing Director of the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center (UKREC), Princeton
since 2022 - Extension Professor of Grain Crops Agronomy, University of Kentucky, Princeton
2018 to 2022 - Associate Extension Professor of Grain Crops Agronomy, University of Kentucky, Princeton
2013 to 2018 - Assistant Extension Professor of Grain Crops Agronomy, University of Kentucky, Princeton
2007 to 2013 - Assistant Professor of Coastal Plants Breeding and Genetics, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge
Scholars@UK
Profitability of prophylactic R3 pesticide applications in soybean when pest pressure is low
Knott, C. A., Bradley, C. A., Lee, C. & Villanueva, R., Jun 2025, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 11, 1, e70048.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Impact of sulfur and nitrogen fertilization on seed composition of soybean
Rahman, A. A., Brooks, K., Conley, S. P., Gaska, J. M., Irby, T., Knott, C., Lee, C., Lindsey, L. E., Mourtzinis, S., Naeve, S., Ross, W. J., Singh, M. P., Vann, R. A. & Matcham, E. G., 2025, In: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 9, 1572255.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Evaluation of Federal Crop Insurance Corporation methods to estimate soft winter wheat grain yield in the Eastern United States
Lindsey, L. E., Singh, M. P., Knott, C. A., Hankinson, M. W., Mudiyanselage, P. S., Houx, J. H. & Zarnstorff, M., Dec 2024, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 10, 2, e70003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Influence of nitrogen rate on yield and profitability of rye grain production
Szuleta, E., Shockley, J. M., Knott, C., Phillips, T. & Van Sanford, D. A., Dec 2023, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 9, 2, e20243.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Influence of Planting Date on Winter Rye Performance in Kentucky
Szuleta, E., Phillips, T., Knott, C. A., Lee, C. D. & Van Sanford, D. A., Nov 2022, In: Agronomy. 12, 11, 2887.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Soybean yield response to sulfur and nitrogen additions across diverse U.S. environments
Brooks, K., Mourtzinis, S., Conley, S. P., Reiter, M. S., Gaska, J., Holshouser, D. L., Irby, T., Kleinjan, J., Knott, C., Lee, C., Lindsey, L., Naeve, S., Ross, J., Singh, M. P., Vann, R. & Matcham, E., Jan 1 2023, In: Agronomy Journal. 115, 1, p. 370-383 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Seed inoculation with Azospirillum brasilense in the U.S. soybean systems
de Borja Reis, A. F., Rosso, L. H. M., Adee, E., Dan Davidson, D., Kovács, P., Purcell, L. C., Below, F. E., Casteel, S. N., Knott, C., Kandel, H., Naeve, S. L., Singh, M. P., Archontoulis, S. & Ciampitti, I. A., Jul 1 2022, In: Field Crops Research. 283, 108537.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
First Report of Spot Blotch Caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana on Winter Rye in Kentucky
Neves, D. L., Bruening, B., Knott, C. A., Lee, C. D. & Bradley, C. A., Dec 2021, In: Plant Disease. 105, 12Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Double-crop soybean management practices for high yield and profitability
Rod, K. S., Bradley, C. A., Shockley, J. & Knott, C. A., 2021, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 7, 2, e20119.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Foliar fertilizers rarely increase yield in United States soybean
Matcham, E. G., Vann, R. A., Lindsey, L. E., Gaska, J. M., Lilley, D. T., Ross, W. J., Wright, D. L., Knott, C., Lee, C. D., Moseley, D., Singh, M., Naeve, S., Irby, J. T., Wiebold, W., Kandel, H., Lofton, J., Inman, M., Kleinjan, J., Holshouser, D. L. & Conley, S. P., Nov 1 2021, In: Agronomy Journal. 113, 6, p. 5246-5253 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Sulfur fertilization in soybean: A meta-analysis on yield and seed composition
Borja Reis, A. F. D., Rosso, L. H. M., Davidson, D., Kovács, P., Purcell, L. C., Below, F. E., Casteel, S. N., Knott, C., Kandel, H., Naeve, S. L., Carciochi, W., Ross, W. J., Favoretto, V. R., Archontoulis, S. & Ciampitti, I. A., Jul 2021, In: European Journal of Agronomy. 127, 126285.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Seed yield, seed quality, profitability, and risk analysis among double crop soybean maturity groups and seeding rates
Rod, K. S., Shockley, J. & Knott, C. A., Mar 1 2021, In: Agronomy Journal. 113, 2, p. 1792-1802 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Wheat yield reduction when freeze occurs during heading
Knott, C. A. & Raymond, C., 2020, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 6, 1, e20070.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Estimated winter wheat yield reduction following spring freeze events in field conditions
Knott, C. A., 2020, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 6, 1, e20080.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Deoxynivalenol contamination for different wheat grain handling conditions
Rod, K. S., Earnest, J., McNeill, S., Bradley, C. A. & Knott, C. A., 2020, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 6, 1, e20017.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fungal communities associated with sea oats seeds harvested from sand beaches and seed production nurseries
Nabukalu, P. & Knott, C. A., Jun 1 2016, In: Ecological Restoration. 34, 2, p. 88-94 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Wheat yield response and plant structure following increased nitrogen rates and plant growth regulator applications in Kentucky
Knott, C. A., Van Sanford, D. A., Ritchey, E. L. & Swiggart, E., 2016, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 2, 1, 202.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effect of seed storage environment on sea oats (uniola paniculata) germination
Nabukalu, P. & Knott, C. A., Mar 2013, In: Ecological Restoration. 31, 1, p. 16-19 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Early planting dates maximize soybean yield in Kentucky
Knott, C., Herbek, J. & James, J., Sep 1 2019, In: Crop, Forage and Turfgrass Management. 5, 1, 180085.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Comparison of selection methods for the development of white-seeded lines from red x white soft winter wheat crosses
Knott, C. A., Van Sanford, D. A. & Souza, E. J., Sep 2008, In: Crop Science. 48, 5, p. 1807-1816 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Winter Oat Breeding for Kentucky
Brzozowski, L. (PI) & Knott, C. (CoI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/24 → 12/31/25
Project: Research project
Winter Oat Breeding for Kentucky
Brzozowski, L. (PI) & Knott, C. (CoI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/23 → 12/31/25
Project: Research project
Strengthening Undergraduate Training through Experiential Learning Opportunities in Applied Agronomic Research and Extension (Personnel Scope)
Knott, C. (PI), Haramoto, E. (CoI), Kawashima, T. (CoI), Lee, C. (CoI), Legleiter, T. (CoI), Ritchey, E. (CoI), Salmeron Cortasa, M. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI) & Villanueva, R. (CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
4/1/18 → 3/31/23
Project: Research project
Understanding the Conditions that Cause Freeze Damage in Wheat
Knott, C. (PI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/21 → 12/31/22
Project: Research project
Yield & ROI on Biological Seed Treatments
Lee, C. (PI) & Knott, C. (CoI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
7/1/22 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program: 2017-2020
Gauthier, N. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Dunwell, W. (Former CoI), Knott, C. (Former CoI), Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI) & Ritchey, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Weed Garden and IPM Field School Lab
Knott, C. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Dunwell, W. (Former CoI), Gauthier, N. (Former CoI), Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI) & Ritchey, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program: 2017-2020
Gauthier, N. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Dunwell, W. (Former CoI), Knott, C. (Former CoI), Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI) & Ritchey, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program: 2017-2020
Ritchey, E. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Dunwell, W. (Former CoI), Gauthier, N. (Former CoI), Knott, C. (Former CoI) & Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Rye Crop and Disease Management in Kentucky Report on 2021-2022
Knott, C. (PI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/21 → 12/31/22
Project: Research project
Rye Crop and Disease Management in Kentucky Report on 2020-2021
Knott, C. (PI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/20 → 12/31/21
Project: Research project
Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program: 2017-2020
Larson, J. (PI), Bessin, R. (CoI), Dunwell, W. (CoI), Gauthier, N. (CoI), Knott, C. (CoI), Ritchey, E. (CoI), Springer, M. (CoI) & Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/17 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Testing Soybean Yield Response to Sulfur at Planting and Foliar Fertilzers (YEAR 2)
Knott, C. (PI) & Lee, C. (CoI)
Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board
5/1/20 → 4/30/21
Project: Research project
Disease Monitoring
Knott, C. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Dunwell, W. (Former CoI), Gauthier, N. (Former CoI), Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI) & Ritchey, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Insect Surveying
Knott, C. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Dunwell, W. (Former CoI), Gauthier, N. (Former CoI), Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI) & Ritchey, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Rye Crop and Disease Management in Kentucky 2019-2020 - Knott Scope
Knott, C. (PI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/19 → 3/31/21
Project: Research project
Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program: 2017-2020
Dunwell, W. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Gauthier, N. (Former CoI), Knott, C. (Former CoI), Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI) & Ritchey, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Kentucky Extension IPM Implementation Program: 2017-2020
Knott, C. (PI), Bessin, R. (Former CoI), Dunwell, W. (Former CoI), Gauthier, N. (Former CoI), Pfeufer, E. (Former CoI) & Ritchey, E. (Former CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/21
Project: Research project
Kentucky IPM Extension and Implementation Program:2014 - 2017
Knott, C. (PI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/1/14 → 8/31/17
Project: Research project
Education
- University of Kentucky, Ph.D. in Crop Science, 2007
- University of Kentucky, M.S. in Crop Science, 2002
- Western Kentucky University, B.S. in Agriculture, 2000
Associated Departments