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Louise Comas
Research Plant Physiologist


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High N availability decreases N uptake and yield under limited water availability in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flynn, N.E., Comas, L.H., Stewart, C.E., Fonte, S.J. 2023. High N availability decreases N uptake and yield under limited water availability in maize. Scientific Reports. 13. Article e14269. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-40459-0.
Do lags in hydraulic time constants of sap flow through maize stems correspond to the size of capacitance tissues? - (Abstract Only)
Drought conditioning of rhizosphere microbiome influences maize water use traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carter, K.R., Nachtsheim, A.C., Dickman, L.T., Moore, E.R., Negi, S., Heneghan, J.P., Sabella, A.J., Steadman, C.R., Albright, M.B., Anderson-Cook, C.M., Comas, L.H., Harris, R.J., Heikoop, J.M., Lubbers, N.E., Marina, O.C., Musa, D., Newman, B.D., Perkins, G.B., Twary, S., Yeager, C.M., Dunbar, J.M., Sevanto, S. 2023. Drought conditioning of rhizosphere microbiome influences maize water use traits. Plant and Soil. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-023-06204-2.
Wildfire and climate change amplify knowledge gaps linking mountain source-water systems and agricultural water supply in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barnard, D.M., Green, T.R., Mankin, K.R., DeJonge, K.C., Rhoades, C.C., Kampf, S., Giovando, J., Wilkins, M., Mahood, A.L., Sears, M., Comas, L.H., Gleason, S.M., Zhang, H., Fassnacht, S.R., Harmel, R.D., Altenhofen, J. 2023. Wildfire and climate change amplify knowledge gaps linking mountain source-water systems and agricultural water supply in the western United States. Agricultural Water Management. 286. Article e108377. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108377.
Can the Law of Constant Final Yield be used to delineate plant productivity limited by competition for water? - (Abstract Only)
Quantifying crop behavior with observations and models: Constraining simulations at LIRF - (Abstract Only)
Assessing CO2 exchange, water use and yield of maize crops under full and deficit irrigation using UAV and satellite imagery - (Abstract Only)
Soil Biology: Root form and function - ()
Garbowski, M., Freschet, G.T., Brown, C.S., Jackson, L.E., Comas, L.H. 2023. Soil Biology: Root form and function. In: Goss, M., Oliver, M., editors. Encyclopedia of Soils in the Environment. 2nd edition. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier ScienceDirect. p. 321-331.
Improved estimation of crop water use by linking multi-scale thermal and solar-induced fluorescence measurements - (Abstract Only)
Physiological trait networks enhance understanding of crop growth and water use in contrasting environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gleason, S.M., Barnard, D.M., Green, T.R., Mackay, D.S., Wang, D.R., Ainsworth, E.A., Altenhofen, J., Banks, G.T., Brodribb, T.J., Cochard, H., Comas, L.H., Cooper, M., Creek, D., DeJonge, K.C., Delzon, S., Fritschi, F.B., Hammer, G., Hunter, C., Lombardozzi, D., Messina, C.D., Ocheltree, T., Stevens, B.M., Stewart, J.J., Vadez, V., Wenz, J.A., Wright, I.J., Zhang, H. 2022. Physiological trait networks enhance understanding of crop growth and water use in contrasting environments. Plant, Cell & Environment. 45(9):2554-2572. https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.14382.
Optimizing dryland farm productivity using relationships among crop water use, planting density, and yield performance - (Abstract Only)
Dewey, C., Schneekloth, J., Schipanski, M., Comas, L.H. 2022. Optimizing dryland farm productivity using relationships among crop water use, planting density, and yield performance. In: Student Showcase. 42nd Annual AGU Hydrology Days, April 25-27, 2022, Fort Collins, Colorado. p. 36.
Deficit irrigation impacts on greenhouse gas emissions under drip-fertigated maize in the Great Plains of Colorado - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flynn, N.E., Stewart, C.E., Comas, L.H., Del Grosso, S.J., Schnarr, C., Schipanski, M., Von Fischer, J.C., Stuchiner, E.R., Fonte, S.J. 2022. Deficit irrigation impacts on greenhouse gas emissions under drip-fertigated maize in the Great Plains of Colorado. Journal of Environmental Quality. 51(5):877-889. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20353.
Plant strategies for maximizing growth during water stress and subsequent recovery in Solanum melongena L. (eggplant) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Delfin, E.F., Drobnitch, S.T., Comas, L.H. 2021. Plant strategies for maximizing growth during water stress and subsequent recovery in Solanum melongena L. (eggplant). PLoS ONE. 16(9). Article e0256342. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0256342.
Root anatomy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zadworny, M., Comas, L.H., Bagniewska-Zadworna, A. 2021. Root anatomy. New Phytologist. 232(3):1028-1037. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17572.
Root spatial distribution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mommer, L., Comas, L.H., Weigelt, A. 2021. Root spatial distribution. New Phytologist. 232(3):1017-1021. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17572.
Growth and grain yield of eight maize hybrids are aligned with water transport, stomatal conductance, and photosynthesis in a semi-arid irrigated system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gleason, S.M., Nalezny, L.A., Hunter, C., Comas, L.H., Bensen, R., Chintamanani, S. 2021. Growth and grain yield of eight maize hybrids are aligned with water transport, stomatal conductance, and photosynthesis in a semi-arid irrigated system. Physiologia Plantarum. 172(4):1941-1949. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.13400.
Drought-induced root pressure in Sorghum bicolor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Drobnitch, S.T., Comas, L.H., Flynn, N.E., Ibarra De Caballero, J., Barton, R.W., Wenz, J.A., Person, T., Bushey, J.A., Jahn, C.E., Gleason, S.M. 2021. Drought-induced root pressure in Sorghum bicolor. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12. Article e571072. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.571072.
Deficit irrigation drives maize root distribution and soil microbial communities with implications for soil carbon dynamics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flynn, N.E., Comas, L.H., Stewart, C.E., Fonte, S.J. 2020. Deficit irrigation drives maize root distribution and soil microbial communities with implications for soil carbon dynamics. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85(2):412-422. https://doi.org/10.1002/saj2.20201.
Root traits as drivers of plant and ecosystem functioning: Current understanding, pitfalls and future research needs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freschet, G.T., Roumet, C., Comas, L.H., Weemstra, M., Bengough, A., Rewald, B., Bardgett, R.D., De Deyn, G.B., Johnson, D., Klimešová, J., Lukac, M., McCormack, L.M., Meier, I.C., Pagès, L., Poorter, H., Prieto, I., Wurzburger, N., Zadworny, M., Bagniewska-Zadworna, A., Blancaflor, E.B., Brunner, I., Gessler, A., Hobbie, S.E., Iversen, C.M., Mommer, L., Picon-Cochard, C., Postma, J.A., Rose, L., Ryser, P., Scherer-Lorenzen, M., Soudzilovskaia, N.A., Sun, T., Valverde-Barrantes, O.J., Weigelt, A., York, L.M., Stokes, A. 2020. Root traits as drivers of plant and ecosystem functioning: Current understanding, pitfalls and future research needs. New Phytologist. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17072.
Plant hydraulic mechanisms underlie greater productivity under drought in grain crops - (Abstract Only)
Seedling regeneration techniques affect root systems and the response of Quercus robur seedlings to water shortages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zadworny, M., Mucha, J., Jagodzinski, A.M., Koscielniak, P., Lakomy, P., Modrzejewski, M., Ufnalski, K., Zytkowiak, R., Comas, L.H., Rodríguez-Calcerrada, J. 2020. Seedling regeneration techniques affect root systems and the response of Quercus robur seedlings to water shortages. Forest Ecology and Management. 479. Article e118552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2020.118552.
A starting guide to root ecology: Strengthening ecological concepts and standardizing root classification, sampling, processing and trait measurements - ()
Freschet, G., Pagès, L., Iversen, C., Comas, L.H., Rewald, B. 2020. A starting guide to root ecology: Strengthening ecological concepts and standardizing root classification, sampling, processing and trait measurements. HAL. 2020. hal-02918834
Options for optimizing limited on-farm irrigation in the Northern Great Plains - ()
Comas, L.H., Gleason, S.M., Trout, T.J., Altenhofen, J., Zhang, H., DeJonge, K.C., Douglas-Mankin, K.R. 2020. Options for optimizing limited on-farm irrigation in the Northern Great Plains. Colorado Water Magazine. 37(2):10-11. Available: https://watercenter.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2020/07/ColoradoWater_V37-2.pdf.
Measuring root flow rate as a surrogate for root pressure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Comas, L.H., Gleason, S.M., Drobnitch, S.T. 2020. Measuring root flow rate as a surrogate for root pressure. Acta Horticulturae. 1300:147-152. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1300.19.
A vision for water-limited agroecological systems research - (Abstract Only)
Douglas-Mankin, K.R., Barnard, D.M., Comas, L.H., DeJonge, K.C., Gleason, S.M., Green, T.R., Zhang, H. 2020. A vision for water-limited agroecological systems research. Meeting Abstract.
Determining maize water stress through a remote sensing based surface energy balance approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Costa Filho, E., Chavez, J.L., Comas, L.H. 2020. Determining maize water stress through a remote sensing based surface energy balance approach. Irrigation Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00271-020-00668-1.
Plant hydraulic mechanisms underlie greater productivity under drought in grain crops. - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Drobnitch, S.T., Gleason, S.M. 2020. Plant hydraulic mechanisms underlie greater productivity under drought in grain crops [abstract]. Interdrought VI Conference.
Response of maize yield components to growth stage-based deficit irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Response of maize yield components to growth stage-based deficit irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, H., Han, M., Comas, L.H., DeJonge, K.C., Gleason, S.M., Trout, T.J., Ma, L. 2019. Response of maize yield components to growth stage-based deficit irrigation. Agronomy Journal. 111:14-9. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2019.03.0214.
Plant hydraulic mechanisms related to increased productivity under drought in maize and sorghum. - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Drobnitch, S., Gleason, S.M., Trippe III, R.C. 2019. Plant hydraulic mechanisms related to increased productivity under drought in maize and sorghum [abstract]. International Conference on Integrative Plant Physiology. 2019 October 27-29; Sitges, Spain.
Plant hydraulic mechanisms underlie greater productivity under drought in grain crops. - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Drobnitch, S.T., Gleason, S.M. 2019. Plant hydraulic mechanisms underlie greater productivity under drought in grain crops [abstract]. International Workshop on Sap Flow. 2019 October 7-11. Hyytiälä, Finland.
Deficit irrigation reduces absolute, but not yield-scaled greenhouse gas emissions - (Abstract Only)
Flynn, N.E., Stewart, C.E., Comas, L.H., Fonte, S. 2019. Deficit irrigation reduces absolute, but not yield-scaled greenhouse gas emissions. Soil Ecology Society Conference. 2019 May 29-31;Toledo, OH.
Using canopy stomatal conductance calculated from remotely sensed plant parameters to determine plant water status. - (Abstract Only)
Wenz, J., Comas, L.H., Altenhofen, J., Willi, K., Zhang, H., Gleason, S.M., Chavez, J., DeJonge, K.C., Douglas-Mankin, K.R. 2019. Using canopy stomatal conductance calculated from remotely sensed plant parameters to determine plant water status. Annual American Geophysical Union Hydrology Days. http://hydrologydays.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/HD-2019_Program-FINAL.pdf.
Using strategic deficit irrigation to increase water productivity under limited water availability - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Gleason, S.M., Zhang, H., DeJonge, K.C., Trout, T.J. 2019. Using strategic deficit irrigation to increase water productivity under limited water availability. Annual American Geophysical Union Hydrology Days. http://hydrologydays.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/HD-2019_Program-FINAL.pdf.
Stomatal conductance, xylem water transport, and root traits underpin improved performance under drought and well-watered conditions across a diverse panel of maize inbred lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gleason, S.M., Cooper, M.S., Wiggans, D.R., Bliss, C.A., Romay, C.M., Gore, M.A., Mickelbart, M.V., Topp, C., Zhang, H., DeJonge, K.C., Comas, L.H. 2019. Stomatal conductance, xylem water transport, and root traits underpin improved performance under drought and well-watered conditions across a diverse panel of maize inbred lines. Field Crops Research. 234:119-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2019.02.001.
USDA-ARS Colorado maize growth and development, yield and water-use under strategic timing of irrigation, 2012-2013 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Comas, L.H., Trout, T.J., Banks, G.T., Zhang, H., DeJonge, K.C., Gleason, S.M. 2018. USDA-ARS Colorado maize growth and development, yield and water-use under strategic timing of irrigation, 2012-2013. Data in Brief. 21:1227-1231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2018.10.140.
Improved installation and validation of sap flow sensors on maize plants. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Comas, L.H., Van Bavel, M.G., Young, J.S., Chesus, K.A. 2018. Improved installation and validation of sap flow sensors on maize plants.. Acta Horticulturae. 1222:167-172. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1222.34.
Crops under pressure: Conductivity, root pressure, and productivity in droughted maize and sorghum - (Abstract Only)
Drobnitch, S.T., Comas, L.H., Gleason, S.M., Young, J.S., Barton, R.W., Trippe Iii, R.C., Travers, V.H. 2018. Crops under pressure: Conductivity, root pressure, and productivity in droughted maize and sorghum. Gordon Research Conference Proceedings. https://www.grc.org/multiscale-plant-vascular-biology-conference/2018/.
Root functional traits for water and nutrient acquisition linked to plant strategies: unpacking the black box - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H. 2018. Root functional traits for water and nutrient acquisition linked to plant strategies: unpacking the black box. Gordon Research Conference Proceedings. https://www.grc.org/multiscale-plant-vascular-biology-conference/2018/.
Water productivity under strategic growth stage-based deficit irrigation in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Comas, L.H., Trout, T.J., DeJonge, K.C., Zhang, H., Gleason, S.M. 2018. Water productivity under strategic growth stage-based deficit irrigation in maize. Agricultural Water Management. 212:433-440. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.07.015.
Comparison of three crop water stress index models with sap flow measurements in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Han, M., Zhang, H., Dejonge, K.C., Comas, L.H., Gleason, S.M. 2017. Comparison of three crop water stress index models with sap flow measurements in maize. Remote Sensing. vol. 203, issue C, 366-375. doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.02.030.
Linking fine root morphology, hydraulic functioning, and shade tolerance of trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zadworny, M., Comas, L.H., Eissenstat, D.M. 2018. Linking fine root morphology, hydraulic functioning, and shade tolerance of trees. Annals of Botany. 122(2):239-250. doi:10.1093/aob/mcy054.
Modeling N concentration and uptake for maize hybrids under growth stage-based deficit irrigations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, Q.X., Ma, L., Trout, T.J., Comas, L.H., Dejonge, K.C., Ahuja, L.R., Sherrod, L.A., Malone, R.W. 2017. Modeling N concentration and uptake for maize hybrids under growth stage-based deficit irrigations. Transactions of the ASABE. 60:2067-2081. doi:org/10.13031/trans.12405.
Exploring plant root traits and fungal interactions governing plant community structure: Re-focusing long standing questions. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Comas, L.H. 2017. Exploring plant root traits and fungal interactions governing plant community structure: Re-focusing long standing questions. New Phytologist. 216:963-964.
Economic viability of deficit irrigation in the western US - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manning, D.T., Lurbe, S., Comas, L.H., Trout, T.J., Flynn, N.E., Fonte, S.J. 2017. Economic viability of deficit irrigation in the western US. Agricultural Water Management. 196/114-123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2017.10.024.
Great Plains Winter Wheat Varies for Root Length and Diameter under Drought Stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Awad, W., Byrne, P.F., Reid, S.D., Comas, L.H., Haley, S.D. 2018. Great Plains Winter Wheat Varies for Root Length and Diameter under Drought Stress. Agronomy Journal. Agronomy Journal 110: 1-10 10.2134/agronj2017.07.0377.
Investigating deficit irrigation as a climate-smart farming option - ()
Flynn, N.E., Comas, L.H., Lurbe, S., Manning, D., Fonte, S. 2017. Investigating deficit irrigation as a climate-smart farming option. Colorado Water Magazine. PP 22-25.
Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Denef, K., Comas, L.H., Sarath, G., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Soundararajan, M. 2017. Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought. Soil Ecology Society Conference. 112:191-203. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2017.04.021.
Time lag characteristics of sap flow in seed-maize and their implications for modeling transpiration in an arid region of Northwest China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bo, X., Du, T., Ding, R., Kang, S., Comas, L.H. 2017. Time lag characteristics of sap flow in seed-maize and their implications for modeling transpiration in an arid region of Northwest China. Journal of Arid Land. 10.1007/S40333-017-0024-4.
Embolized stems recover overnight in Zea Mays: the role of soil water, root pressure, and nighttime transpiration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gleason, S.M., Wiggans, D.R., Bliss, C.A., Young, J.S., Cooper, M.S., Willi, K.R., Comas, L.H. 2017. Embolized stems recover overnight in Zea Mays: the role of soil water, root pressure, and nighttime transpiration. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:662.
Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, C.E., Roosendaal, D.L., Denef, K., Pruessner, E.G., Comas, L.H., Sarath, G., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Soundararajan, M. 2017. Seasonal switchgrass ecotype contributions to soil organic carbon, deep soil microbial community composition and rhizodeposit uptake during an extreme drought. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 112:191-203. doi:10.1016/j.soilbio.2017.04.021.
A global exploration of fine-root trait variation: opening the black box - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freschet, G.T., Valverde-Barrantes, O.J., Tucker, C.M., Craine, J.M., McCormack, L.M., Violle, C., Fort, F., Blackwood, C., Urban-Mead, K.R., Iversen, C.M., Bonis, A., Comas, L.H., Cornellissen, J.H., Dong, M., Guo, D., Hobbie, S., Holdaway, R., Kembel, S.W., Makita, N., Onipchenko, V.G., Picon-Cochard, C., Reich, P.B., De La Riva, E.G., Smith, S.W., Soudzilovskaia, N.A., Tjoelker, M., Wardle, D.A., Roumet, C. 2017. A global exploration of fine-root trait variation: opening the black box. Journal of Ecology. doi:10.1111/1365-2745.12769.
Coordinated decline in electron transport, PEP carboxylase activity, and maximal net CO2 assimilation with loss of hydraulic conductance during water stress in Zea mays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gleason, S.M., Wiggans, D.R., Bliss, C.A., Comas, L.H., Cooper, M.S., DeJonge, K.C., Young, J.S., Zhang, H. 2017. Coordinated decline in electron transport, PEP carboxylase activity, and maximal net CO2 assimilation with loss of hydraulic conductance during water stress in Zea mays. Physiologia Plantarum. 227:1-9. doi:10.1016/j.flora.2016.11.017.
Estimating maize water stress by standard deviation of canopy temperature in thermal imagery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Han, M., Zhang, H., DeJonge, K.C., Comas, L.H., Trout, T. 2016. Estimating maize water stress by standard deviation of canopy temperature in thermal imagery. Agricultural Water Management. 177:400-409. doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2016.08.031.
Limited linkages of aboveground and below ground phenology: A study in grape - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Eissenstat, D.M., Bauerle, T.L., Marchetto, K.A., Comas, L.H., Radville, L., Lakso, A.N., Smart, D.R., Dunst, R. 2016. Limited linkages of aboveground and belowground phenology: A study in grape. American Journal of Botany. 10.3732/ajb.1600212.
Evapotranspiration partitioning and variation of sap flow in female and male parents of maize for hybrid seed production in arid region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, X., Kang, S., Li, F., Du, T., Tong, L., Comas, L.H. 2016. Evapotranspiration partitioning and variation of sap flow in female and male parents of maize for hybrid seed production in arid region. Agricultural Water Management. 176:132-141. doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2016.05.022.
Evaluation of accuracy and consistency of CWSI by empirical and theoretical models for maize - (Abstract Only)
Switchgrass ecotypes alter microbial contribution to deep-soil C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roosendaal, D.L., Stewart, C.E., Denef, K., Follett, R., Pruessner, E.G., Comas, L.H., Varvel, G.E., Saathoff, A., Palmer, N.A., Sarath, G., Jin, V.L., Schmer, M.R., Madhavan, S. 2016. Switchgrass ecotypes alter microbial contribution to deep-soil C. Soil. SOIL 2, 185–197. doi:10.5194/soil-2-185-2016.
Maximizing the value of limited irrigation water: USDA researchers study how producers on limited irrigation can save water and be profitable - ()
Comas, L.H., Gleason, S.M., DeJonge, K.C., Zhang, H. 2016. Maximizing the value of limited irrigation water: USDA researchers study how producers on limited irrigation can save water and be profitable. Colorado State University Newsletter. 1(1):1-4.
The Northern Colorado limited irrigation research farm: past and future experiments - (Abstract Only)
Impacts of deficit irrigation and altered rooting patterns on soil structure and associated soil properties - (Abstract Only)
Electron transport, pep carboxylase activity, and maximal net co2 assimilation exhibit coordinated and proportional decline with loss of hydraulic conductance during water stress in Zea mays - (Abstract Only)
Gleason, S.M., Wiggans, D.R., Bliss, C.A., Comas, L.H., Cooper, M.S., DeJonge, K.C., Young, J.S., Zhang, H. 2016. Electron transport, pep carboxylase activity, and maximal net co2 assimilation exhibit coordinated and proportional decline with loss of hydraulic conductance during water stress in Zea mays. American Society of Plant Biologists. 25th Western Photosynthesis Conference.
Digging Deeper: Analyzing root traits to characterize juniper expansion into rangelands - (Abstract Only)
Physiological failures in Zea mays during water-stress: opportunities for improvement - (Abstract Only)
Gleason, S.M., Wiggans, D.R., Comas, L.H., DeJonge, K.C., Young, J.S., Zhang, H. 2015. Physiological failures in Zea mays during water-stress: opportunities for improvement. American Society of Agronomy Meetings. Synergy in Science. 129:2.
Comparison of canopy temperature-based water stress indices for maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DeJonge, K.C., Taghvaeian, S., Trout, T.J., Comas, L.H. 2015. Comparison of canopy temperature-based water stress indices for maize. Agricultural Water Management. 156 (2015) 51-62.
Root growth dynamics linked to aboveground growth in walnuts (Juglans regia L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Contador, M., Comas, L.H., Metcalf, S.G., Stewart, W.L., Gomez, I., Negron, C. 2015. Root growth dynamics linked to aboveground growth in walnuts (Juglans regia L.). AoB Plants. doi: 10.1093/aob/mcv064.
Root phenotypic characterization of lesquerella genetic resources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, V., Comas, L.H., Dierig, D.A. 2014. Root phenotypic characterization of lesquerella genetic resources. Industrial Crops and Products. 62:130-139.
Adapting irrigation management to water scarcity: constraints of plant growth, hydraulics and carbon assimilation. - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Wiggans, D.R., Young, J.S., Gleason, S.M., Shaner, D.L. 2014. Adapting irrigation management to water scarcity: constraints of plant growth, hydraulics and carbon assimilation.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Conventional and simplified canopy temperature indices predict water stress in sunflower Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taghvaeian, S., Comas, L.H., DeJonge, K.C., Trout, T.J. 2014. Conventional and simplified canopy temperature indices predict water stress in sunflower. Agricultural Water Management. 144:69-80 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2014.06.003.
Patterns in root traits of woody species hosting arbuscular and ectomycorrhizas: implications for the evolution of belowground strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Comas, L.H., Callahan, H.S., Midford, P.E. 2014. Patterns in root traits of woody species hosting arbuscular and ectomycorrhizas: implications for the evolution of belowground strategies. Ecology and Evolution. 1-12. doi: 10.1002/ece3.1147
Experimentally reduced root–microbe interactions reveal limited plasticity in functional root traits in Acer and Quercus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, M., Comas, L.H., Callahan, H.S. 2013. Experimentally prevention of natural root-microbe interactions reveals limited plasticity in functional root traits of Acer and Quercus. Annals Of Botany. 113:513-521. doi:10.1093/aob/mct276
Optimizing ecosystem function by manipulating pasture community composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goslee, S.C., Veith, T.L., Skinner, R.H., Comas, L.H. 2013. Optimizing ecosystem function by manipulating pasture community composition. Basic and Applied Ecology. 14:630-641.
Root traits contributing to plant productivity under drought Reprint Icon - ()
Comas, L.H., Becker, S., Cruz, V.V., Byrne, P.F., Dierig, D.A. 2013. Root traits contributing to plant productivity under drought. Frontiers in Plant Science. 4:1-16. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2013.00442.
Root traits contributing to plant productivity under drought - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Becker, S.R., Cruz, V.V., Byrne, P.F., Dierig, D.A. 2013. Root traits contributing to plant productivity under drought. Annual Meeting of the Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops, Washington, DC, Oct 13-16, 2013
Root phenotyping of new oilseed crop lesquerella germplasm - (Abstract Only)
Cruz, V.V., Comas, L.H., Wang, G., Dierig, D.A. 2013. Root phenotyping of new oilseed crop lesquerella germplasm. Meeting Abstract. Associations for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Washington, DC, Oct 12-17, 2013.
Contrasting strategies of water use: seasonal root growth and soil water depletion in maize and sunflower under deficit irrigation - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Trout, T.J., Dejonge, K.C. 2013. Contrasting strategies of water use: seasonal root growth and soil water depletion in maize and sunflower under deficit irrigation. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Annual Tri-Society meetings (ASA-CSSA-SSSA), Tampa, FL Nov 3-6, 2013.
Effects of soil moisture availability and root development on sunflower stomatal conductance - (Abstract Only)
Niknami, L.S., Comas, L.H. 2013. Effects of soil moisture availability and root development on sunflower stomatal conductance. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Tampa, FL Nov 3-6, 2013.
C3 versus C4 cavitation resistance and embolism repair under different levels of soil moisture availability - (Abstract Only)
Comas, L.H., Young, J.S., Mcelrone, A.J., Wiggans, D.R. 2013. C3 versus C4 cavitation resistance and embolism repair under different levels of soil moisture availability. Meeting Abstract. The 9th International Workshop on Sap Flow; Gent, Belgium; June 4-7, 2013
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. Trisociety meeting Cincinnati OH, October 21-24, 2012.
Evolutionary patterns and biogeochemical significance of angiosperm root traits - ()
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 - ()
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.