Projects

EVALUATING PERENNIAL GRASS CULTIVARS FOR THEIR USE AS BIOMASS ENERGY CROPS IN ILLINOIS General Cooperative Agreement (A)   Accession Number: 423202

DEVELOPMENT OF LATE-FLOWERING LOWLAND HALF-SIB FAMILIES FOR GENOMIC SELECTION General Cooperative Agreement (A)   Accession Number: 423411

Redesigning Forage Genetics, Management, and Harvesting for Efficiency, Profit, and Sustainability in Dairy and Bioenergy Production Systems Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 424141

ADDING VALUE TO BIOFUELS PRODUCTION SYSTEMS BASED ON PERENNIAL FORAGES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418601

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AND BREEDING IN SWITCHGRASS USING MAIZE AS A MODEL DISCOVERY ENGINE Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 415141

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIOENERGY FOR THE CENTRAL USA Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 421453

EVALUATING PERENNIAL GRASS CULTIVARS FOR THEIR USE AS BIOMASS ENERGY CROPS IN MISSOURI Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 423140

EVALUATING PERENNIAL GRASS CULTIVARS FOR THEIR USE AS BIOMASS ENERGY CROPS IN SOUTH DAKOTA Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 423143

EVALUATING PERENNIAL GRASS CULTIVARS FOR THEIR USE AS BIOMASS ENERGY CROPS IN UPPER MICHIGAN Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 423196

EVALUATING PERENNIAL GRASS CULTIVARS FOR THEIR USE AS BIOMASS ENERGY CROPS IN MINNESOTA Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 423198

EVALUATING PERENNIAL GRASS CULTIVARS FOR THEIR USE AS BIOMASS ENERGY CROPS IN OHIO Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 423203

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Apr-13)

Reed canarygrass: friend and foe? - (Popular Publication) - (01-Apr-13)

Reed canarygrass yield improvement - (Popular Publication) - (01-Apr-13)

Introduction risk of cultivated switchgrass in a native prairie ecosystem - (Abstract Only) - (15-Mar-13)

Understanding genome diversity in switchgrass through an exome capture sequencing approach - (Abstract Only) - (15-Mar-13)

Partial decomposition of the genetic correlation between forage yield and fiber using semi-hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Mar-13)

Switchgrass biomass composition altered by six generations of divergent breeding for digestibility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G., Jung, H.G., Dien, B.S., Casler, M.D. 2013. Switchgrass biomass composition altered by six generations of divergent breeding for digestibility. Crop Science. 53:853-862. (doi: 10.2135/cropsci2012.09.0542)

Forage yield and quality differences among cool-season grasses - (Proceedings) - (30-Nov-12)

Fescues ‘leaf’ other grasses behind - (Popular Publication) - (29-Nov-12)

Switchgrass genomic diversity, ploidy and evolution: novel insights from a network-based SNP discovery protocol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lu, F., Lipka, A.E., Elshire, R.J., Glaubitz, J.C., Cherney, J.H., Casler, M.D., Buckler Iv, E.S., Costich, D. 2013. Switchgrass genomic diversity, ploidy and evolution: novel insights from a network-based SNP discovery protocol. PLoS Genetics. 9(1):e1003215. doi:10.1371/journal.pgen.1003215.

Simple regression models as a threshold for selecting AFLP loci with reduced error rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, D., Casler, M.D. 2012. Simple regression models as a threshold for selecting AFLP loci with reduced error rates. BMC Bioinformatics. 13(1):268.

Genetic variability for biofuel traits in a circumglobal reed canarygrass collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olmstead, J., Casler, M.D., Brummer, E. 2013. Genetic variability for biofuel traits in a circumglobal reed canarygrass collection. Crop Science. 53(2), 524-531.

Back to the future: the “discovery” and potential value of meadow fescue - (Abstract Only) - (14-Sep-12)

SNP discovery with EST and NextGen sequencing in switchgrass (panicum virgatum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ersoz, E.S., Wright, M.H., Pangilinan, J.L., Sheehan, M.J., Tobias, C.M., Casler, M.D., Buckler IV, E.S., Costich, D. 2012. SNP discovery with EST and NextGen sequencing in switchgrass (panicum virgatum L.). PLoS One. 7(9):e44112.

Genetic evidence suggests a widespread distribution of native North American populations of reed canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2012. Genetic evidence suggests a widespread distribution of native North American populations of reed canarygrass. Biological Invasions. 15:261-268.

Yield and nutritive value differences among cool-season grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2012. Yield and nutritive value differences among cool-season grasses. Forage and Grazinglands. DOI:10.1094/FG-2012-0619-01-RS.

Screening alfalfa, reed canarygrass, and switchgrass cultivars for ethanol yield by treating with dilute-acid followed by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation - (Abstract Only) - (10-May-12)

Plant breeding, genetics, and genomics - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D. 2012. Plant breeding, genetics, and genomics. In: Monti, A., editor. Switchgrass. New York, New York: Springer. p. 29-54.

The evolution of switchgrass as an energy crop - (Book / Chapter) - (29-Dec-11)

Creating dedicated bioenergy crops - (Book / Chapter) - (22-Dec-11)

Breeding for increased forage quality - (Book / Chapter) - (22-Dec-11)

Understanding variation in switchgrass biomass composition - (Popular Publication)

Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Casler, M.D. 2012. Understanding variation in switchgrass biomass composition. CSA News. March 2012. Pg. 14.

Origins, adaptive radiation, and evolution of switchgrass - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2012. Origins, adaptive radiation, and evolution of switchgrass. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper2594.html.

Genomics to feed a switchgrass breeding program - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2012. Genomics to feed a switchgrass breeding program. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper2305.html.

Range-wide genomic variation and population structure of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) measured using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) - (Abstract Only)

Grabowski, P., Morris, G., Casler, M.D., Borevitz, J. 2012. Range-wide genomic variation and population structure of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) measured using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS). Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper1297.html.

SNP markers associated with lignin concentration in divergent switchgrass populations selected for digestibility - (Abstract Only)

Chen, S., Kaeppler, S., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D. 2012. SNP markers associated with lignin concentration in divergent switchgrass populations selected for digestibility. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper3428.html.

Comparative study of switchgrass cultivars using RNA sequencing technology - (Abstract Only)

Nandety, A., Childs, K., Buell, R., Kaeppler, S., Casler, M.D. 2012. Comparative study of switchgrass cultivars using RNA sequencing technology. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper3987.html.

Natural variation for flowering time, perennialism, and nutrient recycling in bioenergy crops - (Abstract Only)

Schwartz, C., Ream, T., Woods, D., Smith, L., Maier, C., Sedbrook, J., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R., Amasino, R. 2012. Natural variation for flowering time, perennialism, and nutrient recycling in bioenergy crops. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper4185.html.

A theoretical and practical analysis of the optimum breeding system for perennial ryegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Conaghan, P., Casler, M.D. 2011. A theoretical and practical analysis of the optimum breeding system for perennial ryegrass. Irish Journal of Agricultural Research. 50:47-63.

Genetic diversity and population structure of Eurasian populations of reed canarygrass: cytotypes, cultivars, and interspecific hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Johnson, R.C., Hu, J., Jackson, R. 2011. Genetic diversity and population structure of Eurasian populations of reed canarygrass: cytotypes, cultivars, and interspecific hybrids. Crop and Pasture Science. 62:982-991.

The switchgrass genome: tools and strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Tobias, C.M., Kaeppler, S.M., Buell, R., Wang, Z., Cao, P., Ronald, P. 2011. The switchgrass genome: tools and strategies. The Plant Genome. 4:273-282.

Biochemical processing of reed canarygrass into fuel ethanol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Casler, M.D., Hector, R.E., Iten, L.B., Nichols, N.N., Mertens, J.A., Cotta, M.A. 2012. Biochemical processing of reed canarygrass into fuel ethanol. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies. 7:338-347.

Temporal and spatial variation in switchgrass biomass composition and theoretical ethanol yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Casler, M.D. 2012. Temporal and spatial variation in switchgrass biomass composition and theoretical ethanol yield. Agronomy Journal. 104:54-64.

Has selection for improved agronomic traits made reed canarygrass invasive? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A.R., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Has selection for improved agronomic traits made reed canarygrass invasive? PLoS One. 6(10):e25757. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0025757.

Big bluestem gene pools in the Central and Northeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, D., Salon, P., Casler, M.D. 2012. Big bluestem gene pools in the Central and Northeastern United States. Crop Science. 52:189-200.

Allocation of experimental resources to minimize the variance of genotype mean chip color and tuber composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mccann, L.C., Bethke, P.C., Casler, M.D., Simon, P.W. 2011. Allocation of experimental resources to minimize the variance of genotype mean chip color and tuber composition. Crop Science. 52(4):1475-1481.

Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Robins, J.G., Coblentz, W.K. 2011. Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 235-7.

Predictive and postdictive analysis of forage yield trials - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jul-11)

Genetic diversity of natural and cultivated populations of big bluestem in the USA - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jul-11)

Post-glacial evolution of Panicum virgatum: centers of diversity and gene pools revealed by SSR markers and cpDNA sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., Zalapa, J.E., Jakubowski, A.R., Price, D.L., Acharya, A., Wei, Y., Brummer, E.C., Kaeppler, S.M., Casler, M.D. 2011. Post-glacial evolution of Panicum virgatum: centers of diversity and gene pools revealed by SSR markers and cpDNA sequences. Genetica. 139:933-948.

Dilute ammonium hydroxide pretreatment of reed canary grass and its simultaneous saccharification and fermentation to ethanol using a xylose-fermenting Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain - (Abstract Only)

Dien, B.S., Hector, R.E., Casler, M.D., Cotta, M.A. 2011. Dilute ammonium hydroxide pretreatment of reed canary grass and its simultaneous saccharification and fermentation to ethanol using a xylose-fermenting Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 33rd Symposium on Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals, May 2-5, 2011, Seattle, Washington. Paper No. 4-18.

Natural hybrids and gene flow between upland and lowland switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., Zalapa, J.E., Jakubowski, A.R., Price, D.L., Acharya, A., Wei, Y., Brummer, E.C., Kaeppler, S.M., Casler, M.D. 2011. Natural hybrids and gene flow between upland and lowland switchgrass. Crop Science. 51:2626-2641.

Runoff losses of phosphorus and nitrogen in a corn silage system: A field-scale paired watershed approach - (Abstract Only)

Jokela, W.E., Casler, M.D. 2011. Runoff losses of phosphorus and nitrogen in a corn silage system: A field-scale paired watershed approach. Agronomy Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts..

Temporal and spatial variation in switchgrass biomass composition and theoretical ethanol recovery - (Abstract Only)

Schmer, M.R., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Casler, M.D. 2011. Temporal and spatial variation in switchgrass biomass composition and theoretical ethanol recovery [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 64434. Available: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2011am/webprogram/Paper64434.html.

Post-glacial evolution of switchgrass: centers of diversity, gene pools, and gene flow - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2011. Post-glacial evolution of switchgrass: centers of diversity, gene pools, and gene flow. Department of Energy Genomic Sciences Contractor-Grantee Meeting Abstract. https://www.orau.gov/gtl2011/postedabstracts.htm.

Resistance of closely-mown fine fescue and bentgrass species to snow mold pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gregos, J., Casler, M.D., Stier, J. 2011. Resistance of closely-mown fine fescue and bentgrass species to snow mold pathogens. Plant Disease. 95:847-852.

Invasive species and biofuels: evaluating the risks of perennial crop breeding using reed canarygrass as a case study - (Abstract Only)

Jakubowski, A.R., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Invasive species and biofuels: evaluating the risks of perennial crop breeding using reed canarygrass as a case study. Wisconsin Wetlands Association 6th Annual Conference Meeting Abstract. p. 13.

Transport of nutrients and sediment in surface runoff in a corn silage system: paired watershed methodology and calibration period results - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jokela, W.E., Casler, M.D. 2011. Transport of nutrients and sediment in surface runoff in a corn silage system: paired watershed methodology and calibration period results. Canadian Journal of Soil Science. 91:479-491.

Hierarchical classification of switchgrass using SSR and chloroplast sequences: ecotypes, ploidies, gene pools, and cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zalapa, J., Price, D., Kaeppler, S., Tobias, C.M., Okada, M., Casler, M.D. 2010. Hierarchical classification of switchgrass using SSR and chloroplast sequences: ecotypes, ploidies, gene pools, and cultivars. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 122:805-817.

Evaluation of switchgrass for improved biomass yield on marginal land - (Abstract Only)

Bonos, S., Sosa, S., Adler, P.R., Casler, M.D., Boe, A., Ernst, C., Armstrong, J., Mayton, H. 2010. Evaluation of switchgrass for improved biomass yield on marginal land [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 279-9.

Estimating ethanol yield from switchgrass strains using NIRS - (Abstract Only)

Vogel, K.P., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Casler, M.D., Masterson, S.D., Mitchell, R. 2010. Estimating ethanol yield from switchgrass strains using NIRS. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, 1-3 Nov. 2010, Long Beach, CA. 2010. CDROM Abstract #278-5.

Genome-size variation in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum): flow cytometry and cytology reveal rampant aneuploidy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Costich, D., Friebe, B., Sheehan, M.J., Casler, M.D., Buckler IV, E.S. 2010. Genome-size variation in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum): flow cytometry and cytology reveal rampant aneuploidy. The Plant Genome. 3:130-141.

Big bluestem - (Abstract Only)

Price, D., Casler, M.D. 2010. Big bluestem. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 91-5.

Quantifying actual and theoretical ethanol yields for switchgrass strains using NIRS analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vogel, K.P., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Casler, M.D., Masterson, S.D., Mitchell, R. 2011. Quantifying actual and theoretical ethanol yields for switchgrass strains using NIRS analyses. BioEnergy Research. 4(2):96-110. DOI: 10.1007/s12155-010-9104-4.

Biomass yield and quality of reed canarygrass under five harvest management systems for bioenergy production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tahir, M., Casler, M.D., Moore, K.J., Brummer, E. 2010. Biomass yield and quality of reed canarygrass under five harvest management systems for bioenergy production. BioEnergy Research. 4:111-119.

Genetics, Breeding, and Ecology of Reed Canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Jun-10)

On-farm Preservation and Pretreatment of Perennial Grasses for Fuel Ethanol Production - (Abstract Only) - (21-May-10)

The benefits of harvesting wetland invaders for cellulosic biofuel: an ecosystem services perspective - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowksi, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2010. The benefits of harvesting wetland invaders for cellulosic biofuel: an ecosystem services perspective. Restoration Ecology. 18:789-795.

Harvesting and Storing of Two Perennial Grasses as Biomass Feedstocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shinners, K.J., Boettcher, G.C., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J., Casler, M.D. 2010. Harvesting and Storing of Two Perennial Grasses as Biomass Feedstocks. Transactions of the ASABE. 53(2):359-370.

Optimizing On-farm Pretreatment of Perennial Grasses for Fuel Ethanol Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Digman, M.F., Shinners, K.J., Casler, M.D., Dien, B.S., Hatfield, R.D., Jung, H.G., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J. 2010. Optimizing On-farm Pretreatment of Perennial Grasses for Fuel Ethanol Production. Bioresource Technology. 101:5305-5314.

Landscape composition and configuration predict the abundance of Phalaris arundinacea L. in Wisconsin wetlands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2010. Landscape composition and configuration predict the abundance of Phalaris arundinacea L. in Wisconsin wetlands. Wetlands. 30:685-692.

EST-SSR Markers Discriminate Switchgrass Ecotypes - (Abstract Only)

Zalapa, J., Casler, M.D., Kaeppler, S., De Leon, N., Tobias, C.M. 2010. EST-SSR Markers Discriminate Switchgrass Ecotypes. 2010 Genomic Science Contractor-Grantee and Knowledgebase Workshop. Available: www.orau.gov/gtl2010/postedabstracts.htm

DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - (Abstract Only)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Denton, M., Costich, D., Buckler Iv, E.S., Phillips, M., Jackson, R., Krohn, A. 2010. DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) [abstract]. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf, March 15-19, 2010, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Abstract P-44: p.98.

40 Years of Genetic Diversity Studies: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go From Here? - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Brummer, C. 2010. 40 Years of Genetic Diversity Studies: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go From Here [abstract]? International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. p16.

What about the phenome? - (Abstract Only)

Brummer, C., Casler, M.D. 2010. What about the phenome [abstract]?. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. p.15.

DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Multiple Introductions of Meadow Fescue (Schedonorus pratensis) During European Settlement in the Paleozoic Plateau of the USA - (Abstract Only)

Duncan, D., Jackson, R., Krohn, A., Casler, M.D. 2010. DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Multiple Introductions of Meadow Fescue (Schedonorus pratensis) During European Settlement in the Paleozoic Plateau of the USA [abstract]. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. Paper No. P-35, p.88.

Changes in Mean and Genetic Variance During Two Cycles of Within-family Selection in Switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2010. Changes in Mean and Genetic Variance During Two Cycles of Within-family Selection in Switchgrass. BioEnergy Research. 3:47-54.

Defoliation Management Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D., Martin, N.P. 2010. Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Defoliation Management. Agronomy Journal. 102:667-674.

Switchgrass - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2012. Switchgrass. In: Kole, C., Joshi, C.P., and Shonnard, D.R., editors. Handbook of Bioenergy Crop Plants. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. p. 563-590.

Improving Efficiency in Breeding Forage Crops - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Improving Efficiency in Breeding Forage Crops. In: Jank, L., editor. 2nd International Symposium on Forage Breeding. Campo Grande, Brazil: EMBRAPA. p. 6.

Establishing and Managing Switchgrass - (Experiment Station)

Renz, M., Undersander, D., Casler, M.D. 2009. Establishing and Managing Switchgrass. University of Wisconsin Extension Family Living Website. Available: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/forage/pubs/switchgrass.pdf

Biomass Yield of Naturalized Populations and Cultivars of Reed Canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Cherney, J.H., Brummer, C.E. 2009. Biomass Yield of Naturalized Populations and Cultivars of Reed Canarygrass. BioEnergy Research. 2:165-173.

Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass - (Popular Publication)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass. Graze. 15(5):1.

Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region - (Popular Publication)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region. Graze. 15(6):8.

Breeding Objectives in Forages - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Van Santen, E. 2010. Breeding Objectives in Forages. In: B. Boller et al. (eds.) Handbook of Plant Breeding, Volume 5: Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses. New York: Springer Publishing. p. 115-136.

Feasibility of Seed Production from Non-flowering Orchardgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Johnson, R.C., Barker, R.E., Jenderek, M.M., Papadopolous, Y.A., Cherney, J.H. 2010. Feasibility of Seed Production from Non-flowering Orchardgrass. Crop Science. 50:35-42.

New Developments in Forage Varieties - (Proceedings)

Martin, N.P., Casler, M.D., Riday, H., Brink, G.E. 2009. New Developments in Forage Varieties. In: Proceedings of 2009 American Forage and Grassland Council Conference, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. p. 6.

Nitrogen Fertilization Rates for Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Nitrogen Fertilization Rates for Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. Forage Focus. May (p. 21-23)

A Survey of Golf Courses as a Source of Invasive C3 Grasses - (Abstract Only)

Stier, J., Garrison, M., Luschei, E., Casler, M.D. 2009. A Survey of Golf Courses as a Source of Invasive C3 Grasses [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 362-14.

Nitrogen Fertilization of Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue - How Much is Enough? - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Nitrogen Fertilization of Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue - How Much is Enough? In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Conference. 2009 Annual Conference, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2009 CDROM.

DNA Polymorphisms Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Phillips, M., Krohn, A.L. 2009. DNA Polymorphisms Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass. Crop Science. 49:2139-2148.

Meadow Fescue: Back to the Future - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Brink, G.E., Gildersleeve, R., Duncan, D.S., Jackson, R.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue: Back to the Future [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 185-1.

Advances and Challenges in Breeding Forages with Improved Quality - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Advances and Challenges in Breeding Forages with Improved Quality [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 79-3.

Using Remote Sensing Imagery to Improve and Validate Predictions of Phalaris arundinacea Invasion - (Abstract Only)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2009. Using Remote Sensing Imagery to Improve and Validate Predictions of Phalaris arundinacea Invasion [abstract]. Society of Wetland Scientists. p. 99.

Harvest Interval and Residual Sward Height Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Harvest Interval and Residual Sward Height Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts [CD-ROM]. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy.

Performance characteristics of common temperate grasses - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Performance Characteristics of Common Temperate Grasses [abstract]. Midwest Forage Association Wisconsin Symposium and Annual Meeting.

Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2009/rate/.

Grasses and Legumes for Cellulosic Bioenergy - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Heaton, E., Shinners, K.J., Jung, H.G., Weimer, P.J., Liebig, M.A., Mitchell, R., Digman, M.F. 2009. Grasses and Legumes for Cellulosic Bioenergy. In: Wedin, W.F. and Fales, S.L., editors. Grassland: Quietness and Strength for a New American Agriculture. Madison, Wisconsin: ASA-CSSS-SSSA. p. 205-219.

Genotypic Variability in Mineral Composition of Switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

El Nashaar, H.M., Banowetz, G.M., Griffith, S.M., Casler, M.D., Vogel, K.P. 2009. Genotypic Variability in Mineral Composition of Switchgrass. Bioresource Technology. 100:1809-1814.

Correspondence Between Small- and Large-Scale Determinations of Ammonia Emissions from Dairy Barns - (Abstract Only)

Powell, J.M., Broderick, G.A., Misselbrook, T.H., Casler, M.D. 2008. Correspondence Between Small- and Large-Scale Determinations of Ammonia Emissions from Dairy Barns [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the National Atmospheric Depotition Program Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. October 14-16, 2008, Madison, Wisconsin. p. 29.

Forage Fescues in the Northern USA - (Experiment Station)

Casler, M.D., Albrecht, K.A., Lehmkuhler, J., Brink, G.E. 2008. Forage Fescues in the Northern USA. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research Briefs. September, 2008. p. 1-15. Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/fescuefinalweb.pdf

Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate - (Other)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Orchargrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate. Grass Clippings [electronic newsletter]. 3(2). Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/grassclippings808.pdf

Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region, Part Two - (Other)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region, Part Two. Grass Clippings. p. 3(2):3-6.

Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass - (Other)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass. Grass Clippings. 3(1):3-5.

Optimizing Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Forage Crops - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Optimizing Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Forage Crops [abstract]. Eucarpia Congress Plant Breeding Sustaining The Future. p. 341.

Comparative QTL Mapping for Seed Weight Between Ryegrass and Cereals - (Abstract Only)

Inoue, M., Brown, R., Barker, R.E., Casler, M.D., Jung, G. 2008. Comparative QTL Mapping for Seed Weight Between Ryegrass and Cereals [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 782-9.

Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy: Not Only Switchgrass! - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Vogel, K.P., Anderson, W.F., Larson, S.R., Boe, A.R. 2008. Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy: Not Only Switchgrass! [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 653-1.

Optimizing Experimental Designs: Finding Hidden Treasure. - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Optimizing Experimental Designs: Finding Hidden Treasure [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 722-2.

New Developments in Grass Breeding for Hay and Haylage - (Proceedings)

Casler, M.D. 2008. New Developments in Grass Breeding for Hay and Haylage. In: Proceedings of the Michigan Forage Council Forage Technology Conference, March 6, 2008, East Lansing, Michigan. Available: www.web1.msue.msu.edu/fis/extension.htm.

New Developments in Grasses for Pastures - (Other)

Casler, M.D. 2008. New Developments in Grasses for Pastures. Michigan State University Forage Technology Conference, March 6, 2008, MSU Kellogg Center, Harrison Road, MSU Campus, East Lansing,Michigan. Available: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/fis/extension_powerpoint/Forage%20tech08/MFTC2008-Casler-Pasture.pdf

Energy crops for ethanol: a processing perspective - (Proceedings)

Dien, B.S., Sarath, G., Pedersen, J.F., Vogel, K.P., Jung, H.G., Sattler, S.E., Casler, M.D., Mitchell, R., Cotta, M.A. 2008. Energy crops for ethanol: a processing perspective. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Crops Science Congress, April 13-18, 2008, Jeju Island, Korea. p. 1-5.

Positive Genetic Correlation Between Forage Yield and Fiber of Smooth Bromegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Diaby, M. 2008. Positive Genetic Correlation Between Forage Yield and Fiber of Smooth Bromegrass. Crop Science. 48:2153-2158.

Agricultural Fitness of Smooth Bromegrass Populations Selected for Divergent Particle-Size Reduction Index - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Agricultural Fitness of Smooth Bromegrass Populations Selected for Divergent Particle-Size Reduction Index. Crop Science. 48:1793-1798.

Biofuels and water use: Comparison of maize and switchgrass and general perspectives - (Book / Chapter)

Kiniry, J.R., Lynd, L., Greene, N., Johnson, M., Casler, M.D., Laser, M.S. 2008. Biofuels and water use: Comparison of maize and switchgrass and general perspectives. In: Wright, J.H., Evans, D.A., editors. New Research on Biofuels. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p. 17-30.

Choosing and Managing Perennial Grasses for Grazing - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Choosing and managing perennial grasses for grazing [abstract]. Proceedings of the Northeast Wisconsin Grazing Symposium, March 11, 2008, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. p. 3-8.

Expected Genetic Gains for Four Among-and-Within-Family Selection Methods in Perennial Forage Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Brummer, E.C. 2008. Expected Genetic Gains for Four Among-and-Within-Family Selection Methods in Perennial Forage Crops. Crop Science. 48:890-902.

Fungal Endophyte does not Enhance Cold Tolerance of Tall Fescue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Van Santan, E. 2008. Fungal Endophyte does not Enhance Cold Tolerance of Tall Fescue. Crop Science. 48:2033-2039.

Genetic selection for water soluble carbohydrates - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Genetic selection for water soluble carbohydrates [abstract]. In: Proceedings of American Forage and Grassland Council Conference, January 26-31, 2008, Louisville, Kentucky. Paper No. 2410.

Improvement of perennial forage species as feedstock for bio-energy - (Book / Chapter)

Anderson, W.F., Casler, M.D., Baldwin, B.S. 2008. Improvement of perennial forage species as feedstock for bio-energy. In: Vermerris, W., editor. Genetic Improvement of Bioenergy Crops. New York, NY: Springer. p. 309-346.

Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Hall, M., Mertens, D.R., Casler, M.D. 2008. Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2008/milk/.

Grasses and Legumes: Genetics and Plant Breeding - (Book / Chapter)

Brummer, E.C., Bouton, J.H., Casler, M. D., McCaslin, M. H., and Waldron, B. L. 2009. Grasses and Legumes: Genetics and Plant Breeding. In: Wedin, W. F., Fales, S. L., editors. Grassland: Quietness and Strength for a new American Agriculture. Madison, Wisconsin: ASA-CSSS-SSSA. p. 157-171

Remnant Oak Savanna Acts as Refugium for Meadow Fescue Introduced During 19th Century Human Migrations in the USA - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Van Santen, E., Humphreys, M.W., Yamada, T., Tamura, K., Ellison, N.W., Jackson, R.D., Undersander, D.J., Gildersleeve, R., Opitz, C. 2008. Remnant Oak Savanna Acts as Refugium for Meadow Fescue Introduced During 19th Century Human Migrations in the USA. In: Yamada, T., editor. Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf: The Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf. New York, NY: Springer. p. 91-101.

Marker Selection Strategies for Forage, Turf, and Biofuels - (Abstract Only) - (19-Nov-07)

Improving forages for quality - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2007. Improving forages for quality [abstract]. Proceedings of ForageFest2007. Paper No. 4.

Forage breeding and new varieties - (Abstract Only)

Papadopolous, Y.A., Coulman, B., Michaud, R., Acharva, S.N., Bittman, S., Viands, D., Riday, H., Boe, A., Phillips, T., Casler, M.D. 2007. Forage breeding and new varieties. In: Proceedings of ForageFest 2007 Sustainable Forage Production From Field to Bunk, Abbotsford Soil Conservation Association, Abbotsford BC. December 4, 2007. Paper Number 3.

Forage Breeding and New Varieties - (Abstract Only)

Papadopolous, Y.A., Coulman, B., Michaud, R., Acharva, S.N., Bittman, S., Viands, D., Riday, H., Boe, A., Phillips, T., Casler, M.D. 2008. Forage Breeding and New Varieties. Proceedings of ‘the 41h biennial Atlantic Agronomy Workshop’ (invited presentation). Organized by Canadian Society of Agronomy at the Rodd Charlottetown Hotel, Charlottetown, PEI; January 15 -16, 2008.

Forage Breeding and New Varieties - (Abstract Only)

Papadopolous, Y.A., Coulman, B., Michaud, R., Archarva, S.N., Bittman, S., Viands, D., Riday, H., Boe, A., Phillips, T., Casler, M.D. 2008. Forage Breeding and New Varieties [abstract]. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 88:732.

Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass - (Trade Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2007. Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass. Midwest Forage Association, Forage Focus Magazine. December, 2007. p. 20.

Improving Selection in Forage, Turf, and Biomass Crops Using Molecular Markers - (Book / Chapter)

Brummer, E.C., Casler, M.D. 2008. Improving Selection in Forage, Turf, and Biomass Crops Using Molecular Markers. In: Yamada, T., editor. Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf: The Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf. New York, NY: Springer. p. 193-209.

Genotype _ environment interactions for forage yield of Lolium perenne L. sward plots in Ireland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Conaghan, P., Casler, M.D., Mcgilloway, D.A., O'Kiely, P., Dowley, L. 2008. Genotype _ environment interactions for forage yield of Lolium perenne L. sward plots in Ireland. Grass and Forage Science. 63:107-120.

EFFICIENCY OF INDIRECT SELECTION FOR DRY MATTER YIELD BASED ON FRESH MATTER YIELD IN LOLIUM PERENNE L. SWARD PLOTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Conaghan, P., Casler, M.D., O'Kiely, P., Dowley, L. 2008. Efficiency of indirect selection for dry matter yield based on fresh matter yield in lolium perenne l. sward plots. Crop Science. 48:127-133.

Pyramiding QTL for multiple lateral branching in cucumber using inbred backcross lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robbins, M., Casler, M.D., Staub, J.E. 2008. Pyramiding QTL for multiple lateral branching in cucumber using inbred backcross lines. Molecular Breeding. 22(1):131-139.

Developing herbaceous energy crops as feedstocks for biofuel production - (Proceedings)

Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D., Lamb, J.F., Iten, L.B., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2007. Developing herbaceous energy crops as feedstocks for biofuel production. In: Proceedings of the UJNR Food and Agricultural Panel, October 21-25, 2007, Tsukuba, Japan. p. 137-140.

Season and Bedding Impacts on Ammonia Emissions from Tie-stall Dairy Barns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Powell, J.M., Misselbrook, T.H., Casler, M.D. 2008. Season and Bedding Impacts on Ammonia Emissions from Tie-stall Dairy Barns. Journal of Environmental Quality. 37:7-15.

Divergent Selection for Phosphorus Concentration in Orchardgrass and Reed Canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Undersander, D.J., Jokela, W.E. 2008. Divergent Selection for Phosphorus Concentration in Orchardgrass and Reed Canarygrass. Crop Science.48:119-126.

Selection for Lignin and Etherified Ferulates in Three Perennial Grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Jung, H.G., Coblentz, W.K. 2008. Selection for Lignin and Etherified Ferulates in Three Perennial Grasses. Crop Science. 48:424-433.

Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Eight Forage Grass Populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Eight Forage Grass Populations. Crop Science. 48:434-442.

Seed Production from Non-flowering Orchardgrass: Proof of Concept - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Johnson, R.C., Barker, R.E., Jenderek, M.M., Papadopolous, Y.A., Cheney, J.H. 2007. Seed Production from Non-flowering Orchardgrass: Proof of Concept. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper Number 175-1.

QTLs for Snow Mold Disease Resistance in Creeping Bentgrass - (Abstract Only)

Young-Ki, J., Casler, M.D., Bughrara, S., Jung, G. 2007. Qtls for snow mold disease resistance in creeping bentgrass. Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf Conference. Paper Number P-80.

Comparative Genome Analysis of Snow Mold Resistance and Winter Hardiness in Creeping Bentgrass - (Abstract Only)

Jung, G., Jo, Y., Casler, M.D., Bughrara, S. 2007. Comparative Genome Analysis of Snow Mold Resistance and Winter Hardiness in Creeping Bentgrass [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper No. 266-7.

Dairy Heifer Preference for Temperate Perennial Grasses and Relationships with Sward and Plant Characteristics - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2007. Dairy Heifer Preference for Temperate Perennial Grasses and Relationships with Sward and Plant Characteristics [abstract]. In: American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, November 4-8, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2007 CDROM.

Maturity and Season Effects on Yield and Quality of Temperate Perennial Grasses - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2007. Maturity and Season Effects on Yield and Quality of Temperate Perennial Grasses. Proceedings of American Forage and Grassland Council Conference. p. 85.

CANOPY STRUCTURE AND FORAGE QUALITY DIFFERENCES AMONG TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D., Hall, M. 2007. Canopy structure and forage quality differences among temperate grasses. Crop Science. 47:2182-2189.

Persistence of Grazed Red Clover Varieties - (Experiment Station)

Riday, H., Casler, M.D., Crooks, A., Wood, T. 2007. Persistence of Grazed Red Clover Varieties. Grass Clippings. 2(1):3-8

LATITUDINAL AND LONGITUDINAL ADAPTATION OF SWITCHGRASS POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Vogel, K.P., Taliaferro, C.M., Ehlke, N.J., Berdhal, J.D., Brummer, E.C., Kallenbach, R.I., West, C.P. 2007. Latitudinal and longitudinal adaptation of switchgrass populations. Crop Science. 47:2249-2260.

FORAGE ENERGY CROPS AS FEEDSTOCKS FOR PRODUCTION OF FUEL ETHANOL - (Abstract Only)

Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Iten, L.B., Jung, H.G., Lamb, J.F., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G., Casler, M.D., Weimer, P.J. 2006. Forage energy crops as feedstocks for production of fuel ethanol [abstract]. Biocatalysis and Bioenergy. p. 21.

GENETIC DIVERSITY, PLANT ADAPTATION REGIONS, AND RESTORATION GENE POOLS FOR SWITCHGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Stendal, C., Kapich, L., Vogel, K.P. 2007. Genetic diversity, plant adaptation regions, and restoration gene pools for switchgrass. Crop Science. 47:2261-2273.

Evaluating the Potential of Meadow Fescue for Grazing Lands - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2006. Evaluating the Potential of Meadow Fescue for Grazing Lands. Proceedings of the Third National Grazing Lands Conference, December 10-13, 2006, St. Louis, Missouri.

SWITCHGRASS FOR BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK IN THE USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sanderson, M.A., Adler, P.R., Boateng, A.A., Casler, M.D., Sarath, G. 2006. Switchgrass as a biofuels feedstock in the USA. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 86(5):1315-1325.

Development of Creeping Bentgrass with Resistance to Snow Mold and Dollar Spot - (Trade Journal)

Casler, M.D., Jung, G., Bughrara, S., Hamblin, A., Williamson, C., Voigt, T. 2006. Development of Creeping Bentgrass with Resistance to Snow Mold and Dollar Spot. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. 5(18):1-10.

Organic vs. conventional fodder crops in the USA: A challenge for breeders? - (Proceedings)

Casler, M.D., Riday, H., Undersander, D. 2007. Organic vs. conventional fodder crops in the USA: A challenge for breeders? Proceedings of the EUCARPIA Fodder Crops Meetings. p.17-23.

Mapping and comparative analysis of QTL for crown rust resistance in an Italian x perennial ryegrass population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sim, S., Diesberg, K., Casler, M.D., Jung, G. 2007. Mapping and comparative analysis of QTL for crown rust resistance in an Italian x perennial ryegrass population. Phytopathology. 97:767-776.

CELL-WALL COMPOSITION OF SMOOTH BROMEGRASS PLANTS SELECTED FOR DIVERGENT FIBER CONCENTRATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Hatfield, R.D. 2006. Cell-wall composition of smooth bromegrass plants selected for divergent fiber concentration. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 54:8206-8211.

What Dairy Cows are Fed Impacts Manure N Excretions and Cycling in Soils - (Abstract Only)

Powell, J.M., Wattiaux, M.A., Broderick, G.A., Moreira, V.R., Casler, M.D. 2006. What Dairy Cows are Fed Impacts Manure N Excretions and Cycling in Soils. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts. Available: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2006am/techprogram/P26446.HTM

Potential use of fresh weight yield as an indirect selection method for dry matter yield in Lolium perenne L. - (Abstract Only)

Conaghan, P., Casler, M.D., O-Keily, P., Downey, L. 2006. Potential use of fresh weight yield as an indirect selection method for dry matter yield in Lolium perenne L. [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Abstract 73-1.

Genetic diversity, plant adaptation regions, and gene pools of switchgrass - (Proceedings) - (28-Jul-06)

Switchgrass Gene Pools for Conservation and Restoration - (Proceedings)

Casler, M.D., Stendal, C., Kapich, L., Vogel, K.P. 2006. Switchgrass Gene Pools for Conservation and Restoration. Proceedings of the 5th Eastern Native Grass Symposium. p.149-160.

DRYING, HARVESTING AND STORAGE CHARACTERISTICS OF PERENNIAL GRASSES AS BIOMASS FEEDSTOCKS - (Proceedings)

Shinners, K.J., Boettcher, G.C., Muck, R.E., Weimer, P.J., Casler, M.D. 2006. Drying, harvesting and storage characteristics of perennial grasses as biomass feedstocks. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International. Paper No. 061012. p. 1-19.

Persistence of rotationally grazed red clover in mixed stands. - (Abstract Only)

Riday, H., Casler, M.D. 2006. Persistence of rotationally grazed red clover in mixed stands. In: Proceedings of the 40th North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference and 19th Trifolium Conference, July 16-19, Minneapolis, Minnsota. Available at www.naaic.org/Meetings/National/2006meeting/procedings/Riday(poster).PDF.

DEVELOPMENT OF FORAGE CROPS AS FEEDSTOCKS FOR PRODUCTION OF FUEL ETHANOL - (Abstract Only)

Cotta, M.A., Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D., Lamb, J.F., Weimer, P.J., Iten, L.B., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2006. Development of forage crops as feedstocks for production of fuel ethanol [abstract]. International Conference on Bioenergy. p. I-5.

PERENNIAL GRASSES FOR TURF, SPORT, AND AMENITY USES: EVOLUTION OF FORM, FUNCTION, AND FITNESS FOR HUMAN BENEFIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2006. Perennial grasses for turf, sport, and amenity uses: evolution of form, function, and fitness for human benefit. Journal of Agricultural Science. 144:189-203.

MAIZE STEM TISSUES: CELL WALL CONCENTRATION AND COMPOSITION DURING DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jung, H.G., Casler, M.D. 2006. Maize stem tissues: cell wall concentration and composition during development. Crop Science. 46:1793-1800.

MAIZE STEM TISSUES: IMPACT OF DEVELOPMENT ON CELL WALL DEGRADABILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jung, H.G., Casler, M.D. 2006. Maize stem tissues: impact of development on cell wall degradability. Crop Science. 46:1801-1809.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND RESPONSE TO DILUTE-ACID PRETREATMENT AND ENZYMATIC SACCHARIFICATION OF ALFALFA, REED CANARYGRASS, AND SWITCHGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dien, B.S., Jung, H.G., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D., Lamb, J.F., Iten, L.B., Mitchell, R., Sarath, G. 2006. Chemical composition and response to dilute-acid pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification of alfalfa, reed canarygrass, and switchgrass. Biomass and Bioenergy. 30:880-891.

Evaluating Pasture Grasses: Fescues and Other Freaks of Nature - (Proceedings) - (10-Feb-06)

DAIRY DIET IMPACTS ON FECAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND NITROGEN CYCLING IN SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Powell, J.M., Wattiaux, M.A., Broderick, G.A., Moreira, V.R., Casler, M.D. 2006. Dairy diet impacts on fecal chemical properties and nitrogen cycling in soils. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 70:786-794.

SELECTION FOR ESTABLISHMENT CAPACITY IN REED CANARYGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Nov-05)

WHEAT EFFECT ON FROST-SEEDED RED CLOVER CULTIVAR ESTABLISHMENT AND YIELD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Singer, J.W., Casler, M.D., Kohler, K.A. 2006. Wheat effect on frost-seeded red clover cultivar establishment and yield. Agronomy Journal. 98:265-269.

FORAGE AND TURF GERMPLASM COLLECTIONS ARE WORKING HARD. - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2005. Forage and turf germplasm collections are working hard [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. Abstract no. 258-4.

GRASSES FOR TEMPERATE HUMID REGIONS - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Kallenbach, R. 2007. Grasses for temperate humid regions. In:Barnes, R. F., Nelson, C.J., Moore, K.J., Collins, M., editors. Forages: The science of grassland agriculture. Vol II. 6th edition. Ames, IA: Blackwell Publishing. p. 211-220.

CONSISTENCY OF QTLS FOR DOLLAR SPOT RESISTANCE OVER LOCATIONS AND YEARS IN CREEPING BENTGRASS. - (Abstract Only)

Chakraborty, N., Curley, J., Chang, T., Casler, M.D., Warnke, S., Voigt, T., Jung, G. 2005. Consistency of QTLs for dollar spot resistance over locations and years in creeping bentgrass [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. Abstracts no. 64-12.

MARKER-ASSISTED AND PHENOTYPIC SELECTION FOR NEUTRAL DETERGENT FIBER CONCENTRATION IN SMOOTH BROMEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stendal, C.A., Casler, M.D., Jung, G. 2006. Marker-assisted and phenotypic selection for neutral detergent fiber concentration in smooth bromegrass. Crop Science. 46:303-311.

MAXIMIZING EFFICIENCY OF RECURRENT PHENOTYPIC SELECTION FOR NEUTRAL DETERGENT FIBER CONCENTRATION IN SMOOTH BROMEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stendal, C., Casler, M.D. 2006. Maximizing efficiency of recurrent phenotypic selection for neutral detergent fiber concentration in smooth bromegrass. Crop Science. 46:297-302.

HIERARCHICAL ANALYSIS OF SWITCHGRASS MORPHOLOGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boe, A.R., Casler, M.D. 2006. Hierarchical analysis of switchgrass morphology. Crop Science. 45:2465-2472.

REGISTRATION OF WS4U AND WS8U SWITCHGRASS GERMPLASM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Vogel, K.P., Beal, A.C. 2006. Registration of WS4U and WS8U switchgrass germplasms. Crop Science. 46:998-999.

SEASONAL MORPHOLOGY AND FORAGE QUALITY OF TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2005. Seasonal morphology and forage quality of temperate grasses [abstract][CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Nov. 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT.

SWARD STRUCTURES AND QUALITY DIFFERENCES AMONG TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.B., Casler, M.D. 2005. Sward structure and quality differences among temperate grasses. In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council. June 12-14, 2005, Bloomington, IL. 2005 CDROM.

RELATIONSHIPS OF FIBRE, LIGNIN, AND PHENOLICS TO IN VITRO FIBRE DIGESTIBILITY IN THREE PERENNIAL GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Jung, H.G. 2006. Relationships of fibre, lignin, and phenolics to in vitro fibre digestibility in three perennial grasses. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 125:151-161.

FORAGE YIELD OF SMOOTH BROMEGRASS COLLECTIONS FROM RURAL CEMETRIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Brummer, E.C. 2005. Forage yield of smooth bromegrass collections from rural cemetries. Crop Science. 45:2510-2516.

WILD AND SOWN GRASSES. PROFILES OF A TEMPERATE SPECIES SELECTION: ECOLOGY, BIODIVERSITY, AND USE. - (Other)

Casler, M.D. 2005. Wild and sown grasses - A book review. Crop Science. 45:2137.

COOL-SEASON GRASSES FOR HUMID AREAS - (Book / Chapter) - (17-Mar-05)

BREEDING FOR INCREASED FORAGE QUALITY - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D. 2006. Breeding for increased forage quality. In: Lamkey, K.R. Lee, M., editors. Plant Breeding: Arnel Hallauer International Symposium. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishers. p. 323-334.

CONSISTENCY OF QTL FOR DOLLAR SPOT RESISTANCE BETWEEN GREENHOUSE AND FIELD INOCULATIONS, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, AND DIFFERENT POPULATION SIZES IN CREEPING BENTGRASS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-05)

AGRONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF TIMOTHY GERMPLASM FROM FORAGE AND TURF SODS UNDER TWO HARVEST MANAGEMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Feb-05)

PARTICIPATORY DEVELOPMENT OF FORAGE GRASS CULTIVARS - (Proceedings) - (13-Feb-05)

CONSTRUCTION OF LINKAGE MAP AND MAPPING QTL FOR DOLLAR SPOT RESISTANCE IN FIELD INOCULATIONS, MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, AND DIFFERENT POPULATION SIZES IN CREEPING BENTGRASS - (Abstract Only) - (04-Feb-05)

MARKER-ASSISTED SELECTION FOR FIBER CONCENTRATION IN SMOOTH BROMEGRASS - (Abstract Only) - (03-Feb-05)

DISCOVERING BETTER BENTGRASSES FOR WISCONSIN - (Proceedings)

Casler, M.D., Hollman, A., Stier, J., Jung, G., Brilman, L. 2005. Discovering better bentgrasses for Wisconsin. 2004 Wisconsin Turfgrass Research Reports. XXII:10-12.

A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR GRASSES - (Proceedings)

Casler, M.D., Undersander, D.J. 2005. A bright future for grasses. In:Proceedings of Wisconsin Fertilizer, Aglime, and Pest Management Conference, January 18-20, 2005, Madison, Wisconsin. p. 298-301.

HETEROSIS AND INBREEDING DEPRESSION FOR FORAGE YIELD AND FIBER CONCENTRATION IN SMOOTH BROMEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Diaby, M., Stendal, C. 2005. Heterosis and inbreeding depression for forage yield and fiber concentration in smooth bromegrass. Plant Breeding. 45:44-50.

WINTER WHEAT EFFECTS ON ESTABLISHMENT OF FROST-SEEDED RED CLOVER CULTIVARS - (Abstract Only)

Singer, J.W., Casler, M.D., Kohler, K.A. 2004. Winter wheat effects on establishment of frost-seeded red clover cultivars [CD-ROM]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Madison, WI.

IDENTIFICATION OF PUTATIVE VELVET BENTGRASS CLONES USING RAPD MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollman, A.B., Stier, J.C., Casler, M.D., Jung, G., Brilman, L.A. 2005. Identification of putative velvet bentgrass clones using rapd markers. Crop Science. 45:923-930.

SWARD STRUCTURE AND QUALITY OF TEMPERATE GRASSES - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2004. Sward structure and quality of temperate grasses [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 6496.

GENOTYPIC VARIATION FOR SNOW MOLD REACTION AMONG CREEPING BENTGRASS CLONES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, Z., Casler, M.D., Stier, J.C., Gregos, J.G., Maxwell, D.P., Millett, S.M. 2005. Genotypic variation for snow mold reaction among creeping bentgrass clones. Crop Science. 45:399-406.

FORAGE YIELD IMPROVEMENTS: MIRAGES AND REALITIES - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2004. Forage yield improvements: mirages and realities [abstract] ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 4379.

BREEDING NON-FLOWERING ORCHARDGRASS - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Barker, R.E., Cherney, J.H., Papadopolous, Y.A., Johnson, R.C., Jenderek, M.M. 2004. Breeding non-flowering orchardgrass [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 4380.

SELECTION OF TALL FESCUE UNDER COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS: EVALUATION OF PROGRESS BASED ON SPACED PLANTS - (Abstract Only)

Capo-Chichi, L., Casler, M.D., Johnson, S., Van Santen, E. 2004. Selection of tall fescue under competitive and non-competitive conditions: evaluation of progress based on spaced plants [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Paper No. 5002.

SELECTION OF TALL FESCUE UNDER COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE CONDITIONS: EVALUATION OF PROGRESS IN SEEDED PLOTS - (Abstract Only)

Van Santen, E., Casler, M.D., Johnson, S. 2004. Selection of tall fescue under competitive and non-competitive conditions: evaluation of progress in seeded plots [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Paper No. 5006.

GENOTYPE RESPONSES AND PLANT CHARACTERISTICS ASSOCIATED WITH DOLLAR SPOT RESISTANCE IN CREEPING BENTGRASS (AGROSTIS PALUSTRIS HUDS.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bonos, S.A., Casler, M.D., Meyer, W.A. 2004. Genotype responses and plant characteristics associated with dollar spot resistance in creeping bentgrass (agrostis palustris huds.). Crop Science. 44:1763-1769.

RAPD MARKER VARIATION AMONG DIVERGENT SELECTIONS FOR NEUTRAL DETERGENT FIBER CONCENTRATION IN FOUR SMOOTH BROMEGRASS POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Diaby, M., Casler, M.D. 2005. Rapd marker variation among divergent selections for neutral detergent fiber concentration in four smooth bromegrass populations. Crop Science. 45:24-35.

BIOTECHNOLOGY-DERIVED, PERENNIAL TURF AND FORAGE GRASSES: CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION - (Review Article)

Kenna, M., Hallman, W.K., Auer, C.A., Casler, M.D., Hopkins, A., Karnok, K.J., Mallory-Smith, C., Shearman, R.C., Stier, J.C., Taliaferro, C.M. 2004. Biotechnology-derived, perennial turf and forage grasses: criteria for evaluation. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology Issue Paper. No. 25. Ames. IA.

STABILITY OF NON-FLOWERING ORCHARDGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Barker, R.E., Papadopolous, Y., Cherney, J.H. 2004. Stability of non-flowering orchardgrass. Crop Science. 44:1601-1607.

AGRICULTURAL FITNESS OF SMOOTH BROMEGRASS POPULATIONS SELECTED FOR DIVERGENT FIBER CONCENTRATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2005. Agricultural fitness of smooth bromegrass populations selected for divergent fiber concentration. Crop Science. 45:36-43.

THE GRASS WORKS PASTURE SURVEY - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2004. The grass works pasture survey. Proc. Wisconsin Grazing Conference.

ECOTYPIC VARIATION AMONG SWITCHGRASS POPULATION FROM THE NORTHERN USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2005. Ecotypic variation among switchgrass population from the northern USA. Crop Science. 45:388-398.

THE USE OF SPATIALLY ADJUSTED HERBAGE YIELDS DURING THE ANALYSIS OF PERENNIAL FORAGE GRASS TRIALS ACROSS LOCATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SMITH, K.F., CASLER, M.D. THE USE OF SPATIALLY ADJUSTED HERBAGE YIELDS DURING THE ANALYSIS OF PERENNIAL FORAGE GRASS TRIALS ACROSS LOCATIONS. CROP SCIENCE. 2003. v. 44. pp. 56-62.

LATITUDINAL ADAPTATION OF SWITCHGRASS POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CASLER, M.D., VOGEL, K.P., TALIAFERRO, C.M., WYNIA, R.L. LATITUDINAL ADAPTATION OF SWITCHGRASS POPULATIONS. CROP SCIENCE. 2003. v. 44. pp 293-303.

VARIATION AMONG AND WITHIN SMOOTH BROMEGRASS COLLECTIONS FROM RURAL CEMETARIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. Variation among and within smooth bromegrass collections from rural cemetaries. Crop Science. 2004. v.44. p.978-987.

CULTIVAR X ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION IN SWITCHGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Boe, A.R. 2003. Cultivar x environment interaction in switchgrass. Crop Science. 43(6):2226-2233.

RAPD MARKER VARIATION AMONG SMOOTH BROMEGRASS CULTIVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Diaby, M., Casler, M.D. 2003. RAPD marker variation among smooth bromegrass cultivars. Crop Science. 43(4):1538-1547.

RAPD MARKERS REVEAL A SWITHGRASS METAPOPULATION IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN USA - (Abstract Only)

STENDAL, C., KAPICH, L., CASLER, M.D. 2003. RAPD MARKERS REVEAL A SWITHGRASS METAPOPULATION IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN USA [abstract]. Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf Conference. p. 151.

FORAGE YIELD AND ECONOMIC LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BROWN-MIDRIB TRAIT IN SUDANGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CASLER, M.D., PEDERSEN, J.F., UNDERSANDER, D.J. FORAGE YIELD AND ECONOMIC LOSSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE BROWN-MIDRIB TRAIT IN SUDANGRASS. CROP SCIENCE. 2003.

SELECTION FOR ORCHARDGRASS SEED YIELD IN TARGET VS. NON-TARGET INVIRONMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CASLER, M.D., BARKER, R.E., BRUMMER, E.C., PAPADOPOLOUS, Y.A., HOFFMAN, L.D. SELECTION FOR ORCHARDGRASS SEED YIELD IN TARGET VS. NON-TARGET INVIRONMENTS. CROP SCIENCE. 2003.