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

Influence of a non-copper algicide on the cyanobacterium, Nostoc spongiaeforme, and the green alga, Hydrodictyon reticulatum, in field and laboratory experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Liow, P., Lembe, C.A. 2013. Influence of a non-copper algicide on the cyanobacterium, Nostoc spongiaeforme, and the green alga, Hydrodictyon reticulatum, in field and laboratory experiments. Paddy and Water Environment. 11(1):611-617.

Influence of application timing on the impact of glyphosate on giant reed (Arundo donax L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Ksander, G.G., Tan, W., Liow, P., Whitehand, L.C. 2012. Influence of application timing on the impact of glyphosate on giant reed (Arundo donax L.). Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 49:106-110.

Does superior competitive ability explain yellow starthistle's invasion of annual grasslands? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Enloe, S.F., Ksander, G.G., Liow, P., Carruthers, R.I. 2011. Does superior competitive ability explain yellow starthistle's invasion of annual grasslands?. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 4(3):284-295.

Growth response to temperature and irradiance in Nostoc spongiaeforme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Liow, P., Lembi, C.A. 2011. Growth response to temperature and irradiance in Nostoc spongiaeforme. Journal of Freshwater Ecology. Vol 26 Page 357-363.

Evaluation of late summer imazapyr treatment for Managing Giant Reed (Arundo donax) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Tan, W., Liow, P., Ksander, G.G., Whitehand, L.C. 2009. Evaluation of Late Summer Imazapyr Treatment for Managing Giant Reed (Arundo donax). Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 47:40-43

Evaluation of Glyphosate for Managing Giant Reed (Arundo donax) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Tan, W., Liow, P., Ksander, G.G., Whitehand, L.C., Weaver, S., Olson, J., Newhouser, M. 2008 Evaluation of Glyphosate for Managing Giant Reed (Arundo donax). Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 1:248-254

COMPARATIVE GROWTH OF GIANT REED FROM FLORIDA, TEXAS, AND CALIFORNIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Liow, P., Ksander, G.G., Stocker, R.K., Fox, A.M., Everitt, J.H., Quinn, L.D., Whitehand, L.C. 2008. Comparative growth of giant reed from Florida, Texas, and California. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 46:(1)89-96.

EVALUATION OF WATERHYACINTH SURVIVAL AND GROWTH FOLLOWING CUTTING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Ksander, G.G., Donovan, M., Liow, P., Chan, W.K., Greenfield, B.K., Shonkoff, S., Andrews, S. 2006. Evaluation of waterhyacinth survival and growth following cutting. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 44:50-59.

ESTIMATING ARUNDO DONAX L. SHOOT BIOMASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Liow, P., Chan, W., Ksander, G.G. 2006. Estimating arundo donax l. shoot biomass. Aquatic Botany. 84:272-276.