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

Genetic identity and diversity of perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) in its native and invaded ranges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(01-Jan-13)

MT and WY Tamarix soil properties influence germination and early growth of three native grass species - (Abstract Only)

(19-Nov-12)

Three California annual forbs show little response to neighbor removal     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Espeland, E.K. 2013. Three California annual forbs show little response to neighbor removal. Journal of Arid Environments. 88: 121-124.

First report of Pilidium concavum causing root lesions of meadow hawkweed in France - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Caesar, A.J., Lartey, R.T., Caesar, T. 2012. Disease Notes: First report of Pilidium concavum causing root lesions of meadow hawkweed in France. Plant Disease. 96(12):1830-1830.

Annual cover crops do not inhibit early growth of perennial grasses on a disturbed restoration soil in the Northern Great Plains, USA     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Espeland, E.K., Perkins, L.B. 2013. Annual cover crops do not inhibit early growth of perennial grasses on a disturbed restoration soil in the Northern Great Plains, USA. Restoration Ecology. 31(1): 69-78.

The genetics of Tamarix - (Book / Chapter)

Gaskin, J.F. 2013. The genetics of Tamarix. In: Sher, A. and Quigley, M.F. A Case Study of Ecological Change in the American West: Tamarix. New York, NY:Oxford University Press. p. 21-28.

Volatile induction of infected and neighbouring uninfected plants potentially influence attraction/repellence of a cereal herbivore - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Piesik, D., Panka, D., Jeske, M., Wenda-Peisik, A., Delaney, K.J., Weaver, D.K. 2013. Volatile induction of infected and neighbouring uninfected plants potentially influence attraction/repellence of a cereal herbivore. Journal of Applied Entomology. 137(4): 296-309.

Molecular genetic and hybridization studies of Diorhabda spp. released for biological control of tamarix     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bean, D., Kazmer, D.J., Gardner, K., Thompson, D., Reynolds, B., Keller, J.C., Gaskin, J.F. 2013. Molecular genetic and hybridization studies of Diorhabda spp. released for biological control of tamarix. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 6(1): 1-15.

Bi-fluorescence imaging for estimating accurately the nuclear condition of Rhizoctonia spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guermache, F., Rodier-Goud, M., Caesar, A.J., Héraud, C., Claude-Bon, M. 2012. Bi-fluorescence imaging for estimating accurately the nuclear condition of Rhizoctonia spp.. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 54(6): 568–571.

Orientation of European corn borer first instar larvae to synthetic green leaf volatiles     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Piesik, D., Rochat, D., Delaney, K.J., Marion-Poll, D. 2013. Orientation of European corn borer first instar larvae to synthetic green leaf volatiles. Journal of Applied Entomology. 137(3): 234-240.

Minimal genetic diversity in the facultatively outcrossing perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) invasion     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gaskin, J.F., Schwarzlaender, M., Williams, L., Gerber, E., Hinz, H. 2012. Minimal genetic diversity in the facultatively outcrossing perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) invasion. Biological Invasions. 14:1797–1807. Available: DOI.10.1007/s10530-012-0190-4.

Multi-trophic effects of Russian olive removal and restoration: getting information from weed eradication - (Abstract Only)

Espeland, E.K., Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M. 2012. Multi-trophic effects of Russian olive removal and restoration: getting information from weed eradication. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 0263.

Bootstrap estimation and comparison of an index of phylogenetic correlation - (Proceedings)

(04-Jan-12)

Effects of nymph-overwintering grasshopper density on Ageneotettix deorum survival in a northern mixed grassland     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Branson, D.H. 2011. Effects of nymph-overwintering grasshopper density on Ageneotettix deorum survival in a northern mixed grassland. Journal of Orthoptera Research. 20(2): 137-139.

Nerium oleander indirect leaf photosynthesis and light harvesting reductions after clipping injury or Spodoptera eridania herbivory: High sensitivity to injury     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Delaney, K.J. 2012. Nerium oleander indirect leaf photosynthesis and light harvesting reductions after clipping injury or Spodoptera eridania herbivory: High sensitivity to injury. Plant Science. 185-186: 218-226.

Locoweed dose responses to nitrogen: positive for biomass and primary physiology, but inconsistent for an alkaloid     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Delaney, K.J., Klypina, N., Maruthavanan, J., Lange, C., Sterling, T.M. 2011. Locoweed dose responses to nitrogen: Positive for biomass and primary physiology, but inconsistent for an alkaloid. American Journal of Botany. 98(12): 1956–1965.

First report of a root and crown disease of the invasive weed Lepidium draba caused by Phoma macrostoma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Caesar, A.J., Lartey, R.T., Caesar, T. 2012. First report of a root and crown disease of the invasive weed Lepidium draba caused by Phoma macrostoma. Plant Disease. 96(1):145.

Breeding system and its consequence on fruit set of a rare sand dune shrub Eremosparton songoricum (Fabaceae: Papilionoideae): implications for conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, D., Shi, X., Wang, J., Liu, H., Gaskin, J.F. 2011. Breeding system and its consequence on fruit set of a rare sand dune shrub Eremosparton songoricum (Fabaceae: Papilionoideae): implications for conservation. Journal of Arid Land. 3(4):231-239.

Gastrophysa polygoni herbivory on Rumex confertus: Single leaf VOC induction and dose dependent herbivore attraction/repellence to individual compounds     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Piesek, D., Wenda-Piesek, A., Kotwica, K., Lyszczarz, A., Delaney, K.J. 2011. Gastrophysa polygoni herbivory on Rumex confertus: Single leaf VOC induction and dose dependent herbivore attraction/repellence to individual compounds. Journal of Plant Physiology. 168: 2134-2138.

Dock leaf beetle, Gastrophysa viridula Deg., herbivory on Mossy Sorrel, Rumex confertus Willd: Induced plant volatiles and beetle orientation responses     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Piesik, D., Wenda-Piesik, A., Ligor, M., Buszewski, B., Delaney, K.J. 2012. Dock leaf beetle, Gastrophysa viridula Deg., herbivory on Mossy Sorrel, Rumex confertus Willd: Induced plant volatiles and beetle orientation responses. Journal of Agricultural Science. 4(1): 97-103.

Russian olive – a suitable target for classical biological control in North America? - (Abstract Only)

Delaney, K.J., Espeland, E.K., Norton, A., Sing, S., Keever, K., Baker, J., Cristofaro, M., Jashenko, R., Gaskin, J.F., Schaffner, U. 2011. Russian olive – a suitable target for classical biological control in North America? International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Waikoloa, HA, September 11-16, 2011.

Nitrogen supplementation does not affect level of an Alkaloid swainsonine in four locoweeds - (Abstract Only)

Klypina, N., Maruthavanan, J., Delaney, K.J., Lange, C.L., Sterling, T.M. 2011. Nitrogen supplementation does not affect level of an Alkaloid swainsonine in four locoweeds. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings. 64: 52.

Pollen source and resource limitation to fruit production in the rare species Eremosparton songoricum (Fabaceae)     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, X., Wang, J., Dao-Yuan, Z., Gaskin, J.F., Pan, B. 2010. Pollen source and resource limitation to fruit production in the rare species Eremosparton songoricum (Fabaceae). Nordic Journal of Botany. 28: 438-444.

Pollination ecology of the rare desert species Eremosparton songoricum (Fabaceae     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, X., Wang, J., Zhang, D., Gaskin, J.F., Pan, B. 2010. Pollination ecology of the rare desert species Eremosparton songoricum (Fabaceae. Australian Journal of Botany. 58(1): 35–41.