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

Influence of Bromus tectorum invasion on soil properties in northern Nevada - (Abstract Only)

(05-Apr-13)

Biogeochemistry of hydrothermally and adjacent non-altered soils - (Abstract Only)

(05-Apr-13)

Biogeochemistry of a soil catena in the eastern Sierra Nevada Range, NV - (Abstract Only)

(05-Apr-13)

Chemistry of through-fall and stem-flow leachate following rainfall simulation over pinyon and juniper - (Abstract Only)

(05-Apr-13)

Using long-term datasets to study exotic plant invasions on rangelands in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, C.E., Morris, L., Leffler, J.A., Holifield Collins, C.D., Forman, A.D., Weltz, M.A., Kitchen, S.G. 2013. Using long-term datasets to study exotic plant invasions on rangelands in the western United States. Journal of Arid Environments. 95:65-74.

Cheatgrass invasion and wildlife habitat - (Abstract Only)

(05-Nov-12)

Rangeland CEAP: An assessment of conservation practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(24-Oct-12)

Rehabilitation of cheatgrass infested rangelands: an integrated approach - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N., Blank, R.R. 2013. Rehabilitation of cheatgrass infested rangelands: an integrated approach [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 12:5.

Rehabilitation of cheatgrass infested rangelands - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N., Blank, R.R. 2012. Rehabilitation of cheatgrass infested rangelands [abstract]. National Public Lands Council. 12:6.

The fitness costs of delayed germination and diminutive growth response of cheatgrass - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, C.D. 2013. The fitness costs of delayed germination and diminutive growth response of cheatgrass [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Society for Range Management, February 3-7, 2013, Oklahoma City, OK. 66:60.

Seedling success from germination to the first summer mortality event: cheatgrass versus three perennial restoration grass species - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, C.D. 2013. Seedling success from germination to the first summer mortality event: cheatgrass versus three perennial restoration grass species [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Society for Range Management, February 3-7, 2013, Oklahoma City, OK. 66:59.

Perennial grass establishment following cheatgrass control using herbicides - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N. 2013. Perennial grass establishment following cheatgrass control using herbicides [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Society for Range Management, February 3-7, 2013, Oklahoma City, OK. 66:15.

Identification of source-sink dynamics in mountain lions of the Great Basin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Andreasen, A.M., Stewart, K.M., Longland, W.S., Beckmann, J.P., Forister, M.L. 2012. Identification of source-sink dynamics in mountain lions of the Great Basin. Molecular Ecology 21. DOI: 10.1111/4.1365-294x.2012.05740.x.

Seed-caching by heteromyid rodents enhances seedling survival of a desert grass, Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) - (Abstract Only)

Dimitri, L.A., Longland, W.S. 2012. Seed-caching by heteromyid rodents enhances seedling survival of a desert grass, Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) [abstract]. Ecological Society of America. p. 182.

Suppression of Bromus tectorum L. by established perennial grasses: mechanisms-Part One - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2012. Suppression of Bromus tectorum L. by established perennial grasses: mechanisms-part one. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. DOI: 10.1155/2012/632172.

Estimating effects of targeted conservation on nonfederal rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weltz, M.A., Spaeth, K. 2012. Estimating effects of targeted conservation on nonfederal rangelands. Rangelands. 34(4):35-40.

Lepidium latifolium: monitoring stem density during 18 years of invasion - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2012. Lepidium latifolium: monitoring stem density during 18 years of invasion [abstract]. Western Society of Weed Science. 65:50.

Downy Brome: evidence for soil engineering - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2012. Downy Brome: evidence for soil engineering [abstract]. Western Society of Weed Science. 65:15.

Research to practical use: on-the-ground success - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clements, D.D., Young, J.A., Harmon, D.N., Weltz, M.A. 2012. Research to practical use: on-the-ground success. Rangelands. 34(4):54-60.

Multiscale assessment of green leaf area in a semi-arid rangeland with a small unmanned aerial vehicle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(21-Jan-12)

Returning succession to downy brome dominated rangelands: roadblocks to perennial grass establishment - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, C.D., Young, J.A. 2012. Returning succession to downy brome dominated rangelands: roadblocks to perennial grass establishment [abstract]. Western Society of Weed Science. 64:44.

Population level response of downy brome to soil growing medium - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, C.D. 2012. Population level response of downy brome to soil growing medium [abstract]. Western Society of Weed Science. 64:37.

Downy brome seed ecology: From flower to emergence - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, C.D., Young, J.A. 2012. Downy brome seed ecology: From flower to emergence [abstact]. Western Society of Weed Science. 64:42.

Phenology of exotic invasive weeds associated with downy brome - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Young, J.A., Harmon, D.N. 2012. Phenology of exotic invasive weeds associated with downy brome [abstract]. Western Society of Weed Science. 64:10.

Indirect measurement of leaf area index in sagebrush-steppe rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finzel, J.A., Seyfried, M.S., Weltz, M.A., Kiniry, J.R., Johnson, M.V.V., Launchbaugh, K.L. 2012. Indirect measurement of leaf area index in sagebrush-steppe rangelands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 65:208-212.

The effects of downy brome invasion on mule deer habitat - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Young, J.A., Harmon, D.N. 2012. The effects of downy brome invasion on mule deer habitat [abstract]. Western Society of Weed Science. 64:14.

Suppressing downy brome following wildfires - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N. 2012. Suppressing downy brome following wildfires [abstract]. Western Society of Weed Science. 64:15.

Immigrant forage kochia: A closer look at this rangeland plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clements, D.D., Waldron, B.L., Mccuin, G. 2011. Immigrant forage kochia: A closer look at this rangeland plant. The Progressive Rancher. 5(8):16-17.

The tri-soil experiment: do plants discriminate among vegetation soil types? - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2012. The tri-soil experiment: do plants discriminate among vegetation soil types?. In: Abstracts 2012 Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management, Spokane, WA. Jan. 28-Feb. 3, 2012.

Cheatgrass invasion “engineers” the soil to facilitate its growth - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2012. Cheatgrass invasion “engineers” the soil to facilitate its growth [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 65:0162.

Techniques for assessing the environmental outcomes of conservation practices applied to rangeland watersheds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weltz, M.A., Jolley, L., Goodrich, D., Boykin, K., Nearing, M., Stone, J., Guertin, P., Hernandez, M., Spaeth, K., Pierson, F., Morris, C., Kepner, B. 2011. Techniques for assessing the environmental outcomes of conservation practices applied to rangeland watersheds. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 66(5):154A-162A.

Plant material testing and cheatgrass suppression: a 10 year old case study - (Abstract Only)

Clements, D.D., Young, J.A., Harmon, D.N. 2012. Plant material testing and cheatgrass suppression: a 10 year old case study. In: Proceedings of Society for Range Management, January 29-February 3, 2012, Spokane, Washington. 65:45.

Effects of maternal environment on cheatgrass seed dormancy - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, D.D., Young, J.A. 2012. Effects of maternal environment on cheatgrass seed dormancy. In: Proceedings of Society for Range Management, January 29-February 3, 2012, Spokane, Washington. 65:46.

Wildfire and invasive plants in American deserts: a special feature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weltz, M.A., Coates-Markle, L., Narayanan, R. 2011. Wildfire and invasive plants in American deserts: a special feature. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 64(5):429-430.

Variable effects of a generalist parasitoid on a biocontrol seed predator and its target weed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Swope, S.M., Satterthwaite, W.H. 2012. Variable effects of a generalist parasitoid on a biocontrol seed predator and its target weed. Ecological Applications. 22(1):20-34.

Mineral nitrogen in a crested wheatgrass stand: implications for suppression of cheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2012. Mineral nitrogen in a crested wheatgrass stand: implications for suppression of cheatgrass. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 65:101-104.

Developing a model framework for predicting effects of woody expansion and fire on ecosystem carbon and nitrogen in a pinyon juniper woodland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rau, B.M., Tausch, R., Reiner, A., Johnson, D.W., Chambers, J.C., Blank, R.R. 2011. Developing a model framework for predicting effects of woody expansion and fire on ecosystem carbon and nitrogen in a pinyon juniper woodland. Journal of Arid Environments. 76:97-104.

Chapter 3 The state of the land - (Government Publication)

Weltz, M.A., Jolley, L., Herrick, J.E. 2011. Chapter 3 The state of the land. Resource Conservation Act Appraisal. p. 25-48.

Runoff water quality from a sierran upland forest, transition ecotone, and riparian wet meadow - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gergans, N., Miller, W., Johnson, D., Sedinger, J., Walker, R., Blank, R.R. 2011. Runoff water quality from a sierran upland forest, transition ecotone, and riparian wet meadow. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 75:1946-1957.

Woodland expansion’s influence on belowground carbon and nitrogen in the Great Basin U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rau, B.M., Johnson, D.W., Blank, R.R., Tausch, R.J., Roundy, B.A., Miller, R.F., Caldwell, T.G., Lucchesi, A. 2011. Woodland expansion’s influence on belowground carbon and nitrogen in the Great Basin U.S.. Journal of Arid Environments. 75:827-835.

Revisiting soil carbon and nitrogen sampling: quantitative pits versus rotary cores - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rau, B.M., Melvin, A.M., Johnson, D.W., Goodale, C.L., Blank, R.R., Fredriksen, G., Miller, W.W., Murphy, J.D., Todd, Jr., D.E., Walker, R.F. 2011. Revisiting soil carbon and nitrogen sampling: quantitative pits versus rotary cores. Soil Science. 176:273-279.

Practical Use of Intermountain Native Annuals in Assisted Succession - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, D.D. 2011. Practical Use of Intermountain Native Annuals in Assisted Succession [abstract]. Intermountain Native Plant Summit VI. 6:24.

Environmental outcomes of conservation practices applied to grazing lands - (Abstract Only)

Weltz, M.A. 2011. Environmental outcomes of conservation practices applied to grazing lands [abstract]. Soil and Water Conservation Society. 1:43.

Fire effects on the mobilization and uptake of nitrogen by cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Johnson, B., Johnson, D., Chambers, J., Blank, R.R. 2011. Fire effects on the mobilization and uptake of nitrogen by cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.). Plant and Soil. 341:437-445.

Transition from sagebrush steppe to annual grass (Bromus tectorum): influence on belowground carbon and nitrogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rau, B.M., Johnson, D.W., Blank, R.R., Lucchesi, A., Caldwell, T.G., Schupp, E.W. 2011. Transition from sagebrush steppe to annual grass (Bromus tectorum): influence on belowground carbon and nitrogen. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 64:139-147.

Rodents as agents of ecological change - (Abstract Only)

McAdoo, J.K., Longland, W.S. 2011. Rodents as agents of ecological change [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 64:16. Billings, MT. February 5-10, 2011.

Forecasting annual aboveground net primary production in the intermountain west - (Abstract Only)

Finzel, J., Weltz, M.A., Seyfried, M.S., Kiniry, J.R., Launchbaugh, K. 2011. Forecasting annual aboveground net primary production in the intermountain west [abstract]. Society for Range Management. p. 258.

Rainfall interception and partitioning by pinus monophylla and juniperus osteosperma - (Abstract Only)

Lossing, S., Stringham, T., Weltz, M.A. 2011. Rainfall interception and partitioning by pinus monophylla and juniperus osteosperma [abstract]. Society for Range Management. p. 242.

Disruption of the vacuolar calcium-ATPases in arabidopsis results in the activation of a salicylic acid-dependent programmed cell death pathway - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Boursiac, Y., Lee, S., Romanowsky, S., Blank, R.R., Sladek, C., Chung, W., Harper, J. 2010. Disruption of the vacuolar calcium-ATPases in arabidopsis results in the activation of a salicylic acid-dependent programmed cell death pathway. Journal of Plant Physiology. 154:1158-1171.

Cheatgrass Dead Zones in Northern Nevada - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A., Clements, D.D. 2011. Cheatgrass dead zones in Northern Nevada [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 64:94.

Look closer: Time sequence photography of Roosters Comb in the Sheep Creek Range, Nevada - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2011. Look closer: Time sequence photography of Roosters Comb in the Sheep Creek Range, Nevada [abstract]. Society for Range Management. Paper No. 95.

National estimates of soil loss on rangelands - (Abstract Only)

Weltz, M.A., Jolley, L., Speath, K. 2011. National estimates of soil loss on rangelands [abstract]. Society for Range Management. p. 72.

National estimates of soil loss on rangelands - (Abstract Only)

Weltz, M.A., Jolley, L., Spaeth, K. 2011. National estimates of soil loss on rangelands. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. p. 72.

Seedlings: From Seed to Establishment - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N., Weltz, M.A. 2011. Seedlings: from seed to establishment [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 64:57.

Cheatgrass Biomass and Competition: Is a greenhouse fight a fair fight? - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N. 2011. Cheatgrass biomass and competition: Is a greenhouse fight a fair fight [abstract]? Society for Range Management. 64:65.

Research to Practical Use: On-The-Ground Successes - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Young, J.A., Harmon, D.N., Weltz, M.A. 2011. Research to Practical Use: On-The-Ground Successes [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 64:64.

Temporal Variation in Soil N Availability in an Agropyron cristatum (Crested Wheatgrass) Planting - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2010. Temporal variation in soil N availability in an Agropyron cristatum (crested wheatgrass) planting [abstract]. Soil Science Society of America. Paper No. 330-4.

Bromus Tectorum (Cheatgrass): Monitoring An Invasion For 10 Years - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2010. Bromus tectorum (cheatgrass): monitoring an invasion for 10 years [abstract]. Soil Science Society of America. Paper No. 241-1.

Food Abundance Determines Distribution and Density of A Frugivorous Bird Across Seasons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crampton, L.H., Longland, W.S., Murphy, D.D., Sedinger, J.S. 2011. Food abundance determines distribution and density of a frugivorous bird across seasons. Oikos. 120:65-76.

Germination Characteristics Of Some Great Basin Native Annual Forb Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Forbis, T.A. 2010. Germination Phenology Of Some Great Basin Native Annual Forb Species. Plant Species Biology. 25(3):221-230.

Bromus tectorum: Variation in Seed Dormancy Among Populations - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N. 2010. Bromus tectorum: Variation in Seed Dormancy Among Populations [abstract]. Seed Ecology III International Conference.

Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) seed germination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clements, D.D., Harmon, D.N., Young, J.A. 2010. Diffuse knapweed (Centaurea diffusa) seed germination. Weed Science. 58(4):369-373.

Quantifying Annual Aboveground Net Primary Production in the Intermountain West - (Abstract Only)

Finzel, J., Weltz, M.A., Seyfried, M.S., Launchbaugh, K., Kiniry, J.R. 2010. Quantifying Annual Aboveground Net Primary Production in the Intermountain West [abstract]. Society for Range Management and Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting Program Guide. P C-27.

Concentrated Flow Erosion after Pinyon-Juniper Cutting - (Abstract Only)

Costigan, K., Weltz, M.A., Stone, J.J., Morris, C.E. 2010. Concentrated Flow Erosion after Pinyon-Juniper Cutting [abstract]. Society for Range Management and Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting Program Guide. O-9.

Simulating Effects of Cheatgrass Invasion on Native Bunchgrass Productivity Under Different Precipitation Scenarios - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, M., Kiniry, J.R., Weltz, M.A., Spanel, D.A., Finzel, J., Launchbaugh, K., Rodriguez-Barahona, L., Rollins, K. 2010. Simulating Effects of Cheatgrass Invasion on Native Bunchgrass Productivity Under Different Precipitation Scenarios [abstract]. Society for Range Management and Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting Program Guide. O-103.

Control of Downy brome (Bromus tectorum) and Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) With Rangeland Herbicides in Northeastern California - (Abstract Only)

Zhang, J., Kyser, G., Wilson, R., Creech, E., Weltz, M.A., Clements, D.D., Ditomaso, J. 2010. Control of Downy brome (Bromus tectorum) and Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) With Rangeland Herbicides in Northeastern California [abstract]. Society for Range Management and Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting Program Guide. P B-9.

Instrumenting Wildlife Water Developments to Measure Precipitation and Estimate Runoff in Remote Catchments - (Abstract Only)

Grant, N., Saito, L., Weltz, M.A., Walker, M., Stewart, K. 2010. Instrumenting Wildlife Water Developments to Measure Precipitation and Estimate Runoff in Remote Catchments [abstract]. Proceedings of the Joint Federal Interagency Conference 2010. p. 120.

Control of Downy brome (Bromus tectorum) and Medusahead (Teaniatherum caput-medusae) with Rangeland Herbicides in Northeastern California. - (Abstract Only)

Zhang, J., Kyser, G.B., Wilson, R., Creech, E., Weltz, M.A., Clements, C.D., Ditamosa, J.M. 2010. Control of Downy brome (Bromus tectorum) and Medusahead (Teaniatherum caput-medusae) with Rangeland Herbicides in Northeastern California [abstract]. Society for Range Management Meeting Proceedings. 62:9.

Plant-Soil Relationships of Bromus tectorum L.: Interactions among Labile Carbon Additions, Soil Invasion Status, and Fertilizer.     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blank, R.R., Young, J.A. 2009. Plant-Soil Relationships of Bromus tectorum L.: Interactions among Labile Carbon Additions, Soil Invasion Status, and Fertilizer. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. Volume 2009:1-7. Article ID 929120.

Cheatgrass germination at three seed maturity stages from five plant communities in northwestern Nevada - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, C.D., Clark, M.D. 2010. Cheatgrass Germination at Three Seed Maturity Stages From Five Plant Communities in Northwestern Nevada [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 63:30.

Cheatgrass suppression following wildfires in Wyoming big sagebrush communities - (Abstract Only)

Clements, C.D., Harmon, D.N., Young, J.A. 2010. Cheatgrass Suppression Following Wildfires in Wyoming Big Sagebrush Communities [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 63:107.

Revegetation potential of Great Basin native annuals and perennial grasses: Does facilitation occur? - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, D.N., Clements, C.D. 2010. Revegetation Potential of Great Basin Native Annuals and Perennial Grasses: Does Facilitation Occur? [abstract]. Society for Range Management. 63:64.

Evidence that invasion by cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) increases soil nitrogen availability - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T. 2010. Evidence that invasion by cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum L.) increases soil nitrogen availability. In: Outline abstracts, Joint Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management and the Weed Science Society of America, Denver, CO.

Suppression of cheatgrass by established perennial grasses: I. mechanisms - (Abstract Only)

Blank, R.R., Morgan, T.A. 2010. Suppression of cheatgrass by established perennial grasses: I. mechanisms. In: Outline abstracts, Joint Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management and the Weed Science Society of America, Denver, CO.

Seedlings Finally Get Their Due: Book Review of Seedling Ecology and Evolution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Forbis, T.A. 2009. Seedlings Finally Get Their Due. Bioscience.59(11):1003-1005.

Effects of seed-caching desert rodents on seedling survival of Indian ricegrass (Achnatherum hymenoides) - (Abstract Only)

(26-May-09)

Status Report on the "Wildfires and Invasive Plants in American Deserts" Symposium and Workshop - (Abstract Only)

Pellent, M., Coastes-Markle, L., Cribley, B., Devoe, N., Pregitzer, K., Swanson, S., Weltz, M.A. 2009. Status Report on the "Wildfires and Invasive Plants in American Deserts" Symposium and Workshop [abstract]. Society of Range Management Annual Conference.

Estimating Conservation Thresholds on Rangelands - (Abstract Only)

Costigan, K., Weltz, M.A., Saito, L. 2009. Estimating Conservation Thresholds on Rangelands [abstract]. Water Resource Association Annual Conference.

Using Wildlife Water Developments to Measure Precipitation and Estimate Runoff in Remote Catchments - (Abstract Only)

Grant, N., Saito, L., Weltz, M.A. 2009. Using Wildlife Water Developments to Measure Precipitation and Estimate Runoff in Remote Catchments [abstract]. Water Resource Association Annual Conference.

Comparing Alternative Management Strategies Of Fire, Grazing, And Weed Control Using Spatial Modeling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Provencher, L., Forbis, T.A., Frid, L., Medlyn, G. 2007. Comparing Alternative Management Strategies Of Fire, Grazing, And Weed Control Using Spatial Modeling. Ecological Modelling. 209:249-263.