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Louise Comas

Plant Physiologist

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C3 versus C4 cavitation resistance and embolism repair under different levels of soil moisture availability - (Abstract Only) - (26-Mar-13)

Maize and sunflower root distribution in response to deficit irrigation - (Abstract Only)

Comas, L.H., Bausch, W.C., Trout, T.J., Shaner, D.L. 2012. Maize and sunflower root distribution in response to deficit irrigation. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Agronomy Annual Meeting Cincinnati, OH Oct. 21-24, 2012.

Survey of root variation in lesquerella (Physaria fendleri) and analysis of response to temperature treatments - (Abstract Only)

Cruz, V.V., Comas, L.H., Dierig, D.A. 2012. Survey of root variation in lesquerella (Physaria fendleri) and analysis of response to temperature treatments. Crop Science Congress. none.

Evolutionary patterns and biogeochemical significance of angiosperm root traits

- (Review Article)

Comas, L.H., Mueller, K.E., Taylor, L.L., Miford, P.E., Callahan, H., Beerling, D.J. 2012. Evolutionary patterns and biogeochemical significance of angiosperm root traits. International Journal of Plant Science. pp. 584-595.

Patterns in root trait variation among 25 co-existing North American forest species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Comas, L.H., Eissenstat, D.M. 2009. Patterns in root trait variation among 25 co-existing North American forest species. New Phytologist. 182(4):919-928.

INTERACTIVE EFFECTS OF CANOPY DEVELOPMENT, CROP YIELD AND SOIL MOISTURE AVAILABILITY ON ROOT PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION IN CONCORD GRAPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Comas, L.H., Anderson, L.J., Lakso, A.N., Eissenstat, D.M. 2005. Canopy and environmental control of root dynamics in a long-term study of Concord grape. New Phytologist. 167(3):829-840.

USING BIODIVERSITY TO IMPROVE PASTURES - (Popular Publication)

Comas, L.H., Skinner, R.H., Goslee, S.C. 2004. Using biodiversity to improve pastures. Lancaster Farming. September 11, 2004:E13

DEFINING PLANTS BY THEIR EFFECTS ON ECOSYSTEM FUNCTIONS - (Proceedings)

Comas, L.H., Goslee, S.C., Skinner, R.H., Sanderson, M.A. 2004. Defining plants functional types by their potential effects on ecosystem properties. Proceeding of the Ecology Society of America, August 1-6, 2004, Portland, Oregon p. 102.

DEFINING PLANT FUNCTIONAL TYPES BY THEIR POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON ECOSYSTEM PROPERTIES - (Proceedings)

Comas, L.H., Goslee, S.C., Skinner, R.H., Sanderson, M.A. 2004. Defining plant functional types by their potential effects on ecosystem properties. Ecological Society of America Proceedings. August 1-6, 2004, Portland Oregan. p. 102.

DEFINING PLANT FUNCTIONAL TYPES BY THEIR POTENTIAL EFFECTS ON ECOSYSTEM PROPERTIES - (Proceedings)

Comas, L.H., Skinner, R.H., Goslee, S.C., Sanderson, M.A. 2004. Defining plant functional types by their potential effects on ecosystem properties [abstract]. Ecological Society of America Abstracts. p. 102. 2004 CDROM.

EFFECTS OF IRRIGATION AND PRUNING ON CONCORD GRAPE PRODUCTIVITY AND SEASONAL ROOT DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lasko, A.N., Eissenstat, D.M., Comas, L.H., Dunst, R. 2003. Effects of irrigation and pruning on Concord grape productivity and seasonal root development. International Water and Irrigation Review. 23(2):32-34.

LINKING ROOT TRAITS TO MAXIMUM POTENTIAL GROWTH RATE IN ELEVEN MATURE TEMPERATE TREE SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Comas, L.H., Eissenstat, D.M. 2004. Linking root traits to maximum potential growth rate in eleven mature temperate tree species. Functional Ecology. 18(3):388-397.

USING PLANT MORPHOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, AND STRESS RESPONSE TO DEFINE PLANT FUNCTIONAL GROUPS IN PASTURE SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)

Comas, L.H., Skinner, R.H., Sanderson, M.A. 2003. Using plant morphology, physiology, and stress response to define plant functional groups in pasture systems [abstract]. Ecological Society of America Proceedings. CDROM.

IS IT WORTH MANAGING FOR PLANT SPECIES DIVERSITY IN TEMPERATE GRAZING LANDS? - (Abstract Only)

Sanderson, M.A., Soder, K.J., Goslee, S.C., Skinner, R.H., Gustine, D.L., Comas, L.H., Adler, P.R. 2003. Is it worth managing for plant species diversity in temperate grazing lands? [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society Proceedings. p. 17.

MULTIPLE RISK FACTORS IN ROOT SURVIVORSHIPS A FOU YEAR STUDY IN CONCORD GRAPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, L.J., Comas, L.H., Lasko, A.N., Eissenstat, D.M. 2003. Multiple risk factors in root suvivorships: a 4-year study in Concord grape. New Phytologist. 158(3):489-501.

MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS IN DIVERSE PLANT COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)

Skinner, R.H., Comas, L.H., Gustine, D.L. 2002. Morphological and physiological interactions in diverse plant communities [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Paper No. C06-skinner075552-oral. 2002 CDROM.

LINKING ROOT TRAITS TO SHOOT TRAITS AND LIFE HISTORY IN 25 TEMPERATE FOREST SPECIES - (Abstract Only)

COMAS, L.H., EISSENSTAT, D. LINKING ROOT TRAITS TO SHOOT TRAITS AND LIFE HISTORY IN 25 TEMPERATE FOREST SPECIES. 2002. ECOLOGY SOCIETY OF AMERICA ABSTRACTS. Abstract p. 102.

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