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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.

Evaulation of perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) management in a seasonal wetland in San Francisco Estuary prior to restoration of tidal hydrology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whitcraft, C.R., Grewell, B.J. 2011. Evaulation of perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) management in a seasonal wetland in San Francisco Estuary prior to restoration of tidal hydrology. Wetlands Ecology and Management. 20:35-45.

Estuarine Vegetation at Rush Ranch Open Space Preserve, San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grewell, B.J., Whitcraft, C., Baye, P. 2011. Estuarine Vegetation at Rush Ranch Open Space Preserve, San Francisco Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, California. San Francisco Estuary and Watershed Science. 9(3):1-29 and Appendix, 21pp.

Response of Arundo Donax L. (Giant Reed) To Leaf Damage and Partial Defoliation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F. 2012. Response of Arundo Donax L. (Giant Reed) To Leaf Damage and Partial Defoliation. Journal of Freshwater Ecology. 27:77-87. DOI:10.1080/02705060.2011.615523.

Tidal Wetlands Vegetation and Ecotone Profiles: The Rush Ranch Open Space Preserve - (Book / Chapter)

Whitcraft, C., Grewell, B.J., Baye, P.R. 2012. Tidal Wetlands Vegetation and Ecotone Profiles: The Rush Ranch Open Space Preserve. Book Chapter. 113-114.

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.

Introduced aquatic plants and algae - (Book / Chapter)

Anderson, L.W. 2011. Introduced aquatic plants and algae. Encyclopedia of Introduced Invasive Species. 248-257.

Effects of invasive species on plant communities: an example using submersed aquatic plants at the regional level - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Santos, M.J., Anderson, L.W., Ustin, S.L. 2010. Effects of invasive species on plant communities: an example using submersed aquatic plants at the regional scale. Biological Invasions. DOI 10.1007/s10530-010-9840-6.

Variation in Arundo Donax Stem and Leaf Strength: Implications for Herbiovry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Tan, W., Whitehand, L.C. 2010. Variation in Arundo Donax Stem and Leaf Strength: Implications for Herbiovry. Aquatic Botany. 93(2):75-82.

Competition between two submersed aquatic macrophytes, Potamogeton pectinatus and Potamogeton gramineus, across a light gradient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Rejmanek, M. 2010. Competition between two submersed aquatic macrophytes, Potamogeton pectinatus and Potamogeton gramineus, across a light gradient. Aquatic Botany. 93:75-82

The Endangered Species Act: Interfacing with Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems - (Review Article)

Mcgaughey, B., Anderson, L.W., Bodenchuk, M.J. 2009. The Endangered Species Act: Interfacing with Agricultural and Natural Ecosystems. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology. CAST Commentary QTA 2009-2, Ames, Iowa. Available: http://www.cast-science.org/publications.asp

Ludwigia - (Book / Chapter)

Hoch, P.C., Grewell, B.J. 2012. Ludwigia. Book Chapter. In: Baldwin, B.G. (convening ed.) The Jepson Manual, Vascular Plants of California, 2nd edition. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press. p. 948-951.

Developing science-based strategies to manage water conveyance and control weed and sediment in irrigation and potable water supply canals - (Proceedings)

Macarthur, R.J., Rabidoux, A., Shvidehenko, A., Anderson, L.W., Cruey, B. 2009. Developing science-based strategies to manage water conveyance and control weed and sediment in irrigation and potable water supply canals. Proceedings of 61st Annual California Weed Science Society. p. 37-45.

Use of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing to Evaluate Efficacy of Aquatic Plant Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Santos, M.J., Khanna, S., Hestir, E.L., Andrew, M.E., Rajapakse, S.S., Greenberg, J., Anderson, L.W. 2009. Use of Hyperspectral Remote Sensing to Evaluate Efficacy of Aquatic Plant Management. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 2(3):216-229.

Clonal spread of invasive Ludwigia hexapetala and L. grandiflora in freshwater wetlands of California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okada, M., Grewell, B.J., Jasieniuk, M. 2009. Clonal spread of invasive Ludwigia hexapetala and L. grandiflora in freshwater wetlands of California. Aquatic Botany. 91(3):123-256.

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

CONTROL OF INVASIVE SEAWEEDS - (Book / Chapter)

Anderson, L.W. 2007. Control of invasive seaweeds. Botanica Marina 50:418-437.

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

HEMIPARASITES GENERATE ENVIRONMENTAL HETEROGENEITY AND ENHANCE SPECIES COEXISTENCE IN SALT MARSHES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grewell, B.J. 2008. Hemiparasites generate environmental heterogeneity and enhance species coexistence in salt marshes. Ecological Applications. 18(5):1297-1306.

PARASITE FACILITATES PLANT SPECIES COEXISTENCE IN A COASTAL WETLAND. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grewell, B.J. 2008. Parasite facilitates plant species coexistence in a coastal wetland. Ecology. 89(6): 1481-1488.

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 BARLEY STRAW AS AN ALTERNATIVE ALGAE CONTROL METHOD IN A NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RICE FIELD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Lembe, C. 2007. Evaluation of barley straw as an alternative algae control method in a northern california rice field. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 45:84-90.

NON-DESTRUCTIVE ASSESSMENT OF ARUNDO DONAX (POACEAE) LEAF QUALITY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Sher, A., Thornby, D., Ksander, G.G. 2007. Non-destructive assessment of arundo donax (poaceae) leaf quality. Journal of Freshwater Ecology. 22(2):277-285.

Mechanical Shredding of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes): Impacts to Water Quality in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Greenfield, B., Siemering, G., Andrews, J., Rajan, M., Andrews, S., Spencer, D.F. 2007. Mechanical Shredding of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes): Impacts to Water Quality in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, California. Estuaries and Coasts. 30(4):627-640.

RARE PLANTS IN THE GOLDEN GATE ESTUARY: SCALE AND UNDERSTANDING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fiedler, P.L., Keever, M.E., Grewell, B.J., Partridge, D.J. 2007. Rare plants in the golden gate estuary: scale and understanding. Australian Journal of Botany.55:206-220.

SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL VARIATION IN THE COMPOSITION AND BIOMASS OF ALGAE PRESENT IN CALIFORNIA RICE FIELDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spencer, D.F., Lembi, C., Blank, R.R. 2006. Spatial and temporal variation in the composition and biomass of algae present in California rice fields. Journal of Freshwater Ecology. 21:649-656.

ESTUARINE WETLANDS (CHAPTER: TERRESTRIAL VEGETATION OF CALIFORNIA) - (Book / Chapter)

Grewell, B.J., Callaway, J.C., Ferren, W.R. 2007. Estuarine wetlands. In: Barbour, M.G., Keeler-Wolf, T., Schoenherr, A. A., editors. Terrestrial Vegetation of California. 3rd edition. Berkeley, California: University of California Press. p.124-154.