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Johanne Brunet
Ecologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Patch selection by bumble bees navigating discontinuous landscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fragoso, F.P., Yang, Q., Clayton, M.K., Brunet, J. 2021. Patch selection by bumble bees navigating discontinuous landscapes. Scientific Reports. 11:8986. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88394-2.
Gene flow in commercial alfalfa (Medicago sativa subsp. sativa L.) seed production fields: Distance is the primary but not the sole influence on adventitious presence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kesoju, S., Kramer, M.H., Brunet, J., Greene, S.L., Jordan, A., Martin, R.C. 2021. Gene flow in commercial alfalfa (Medicago sativa subsp. sativa L.) seed production fields: Distance is the primary but not the sole influence on adventitious presence. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248746.
Phenotypic selection on flower color and floral display size by three bee species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Flick, A., Bauer, A. 2021. Phenotypic selection on flower color and floral display size by three bee species. Frontiers in Plant Science. Front. Plant Sci., 14 Jan 2021. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.587528.
Netting and pan traps fail to identify the pollinator guild of an agricultural crop. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyer, K.J., Fragoso, F.P., Dieterich Mabin, M.E., Brunet, J. 2020. Netting and pan traps fail to identify the pollinator guild of an agricultural crop. Scientific Reports. 10. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70518-9.
Selfing rates in alfalfa seed production fields - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J., Riday, H., Dieterich Mabin, M.E., Palmieri, L.R., Flick, A. 2020. Selfing rates in alfalfa seed production fields. Meeting Abstract. Winter Seed Conference, 2020 Western Alfalfa Seed Growers Association (WASGA).
Introgression of cultivar genes into wild carrot populations - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J., Palmeiri, L. 2019. Introgression of cultivar genes into wild carrot populations [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Available: https://pag.confex.com/pag/xxvii/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/35546.
Introgression of cultivar genes into wild carrot populations - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J., Palmieri, L. 2020. Introgression of cultivar genes into wild carrot populations [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Available: https://plan.core-apps.com/pag_2020/abstract/374270e1-b407-43a2-a59d-46475a29fc44.
The impact of climate change on plants and their interactions with pollinators - (Abstract Only)
Floral Evolution: Breeding systems, Pollinators, and Beyond - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sapir, Y., Brunet, J., Byers, D., Imbert, E., Schonenberger, J., Staedler, Y. 2019. Floral evolution: Breeding systems, pollinators and beyond. International Journal of Plant Science. 180(9):929-933. https://doi.org/10.1086/706240.
Surrounding landscape and spatial arrangement of honey bee hives affect pollen foraging and yield in cranberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guzman, A., Gaines-Day, H., Lois, A., Steffan, S.A., Brunet, J., Zalapa, J.E., Guedot, C. 2019. Surrounding landscape and spatial arrangement of honey bee hives affect pollen foraging and yield in cranberry. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 286:106624. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2019.106624.
The response of floral traits associated with pollinator attraction to environmental changes expected under anthropogenic climate change in high-altitude habitats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Van Etten, M. 2019. The response of floral traits associated with pollinator attraction to environmental changes expected under anthropogenic climate change in high-altitude habitats. International Journal of Plant Sciences. 180(9):954-964. https://doi.org/10.1086/705591.
Pollinator decline: Implications for food security and the environment - ()
Brunet, J. 2019. Pollinator decline: Implications for food security and the environment. Scientia Global. https://doi.org/10.33548/SCIENTIA37.
Linking the foraging behavior of three bee species to pollen dispersal and gene flow - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Zhao, Y., Clayton, M.K. 2019. Linking the foraging behavior of three bee species to pollen dispersal and gene flow. PLoS One. 14(2):e0212561. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212561.
Foraging strategy predicts species-specific patterns of pollen foraging by honey bees and bumble bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Minahan, D., Brunet, J. 2019. Foraging strategy predicts species-specific patterns of pollen foraging by honey bees and bumble bees. Ecology and Evolution. PLoS ONE 14(2):e0212561. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212561.
Self-pollination rates in Western U.S. alfalfa seed production fields - (Abstract Only)
Riday, H., Brunet, J., Bachi, O.G., Wenger, J., Walsh, D.B. 2019. Self-pollination rates in Western U.S. alfalfa seed production fields. EGF-EUCARPIA Joint Symposium, Zurich Switzerland 24 to 27 June 2019
The effects of time, temperature and plant variety on pollen viability and its implications for gene flow risk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Ziobro, R., Osvatic, J., Clayton, M.K. 2019. The effects of time, temperature and plant variety on pollen viability and its implications for gene flow risk. Plant Biology. 21(4):715-722.
Genetic markers to detect introgression of cultivar genes in wild carrot populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palmieri Rocha, L., Ellison, S.L., Senalik, D.A., Simon, P.W., Brunet, J. 2020. Genetic markers to detect introgression of cultivar genes in wild carrot populations. Acta Horticulturae. 1264:165-174. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1264.20.
Gene flow in carrots - ()
Mandel, J.R., Brunet, J. 2019. Gene flow in carrot. In: P. W. Simon, M. Iorizzo, D. Grzebelus and R. Baranski, editors. The Carrot Genome, Compendium of Plant Genomes. Springer Nature: Cham, Switzerland. p. 59-76. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03389-7_4.
Genetic markers to detect introgression of cultivar genes into wild carrot populations - (Abstract Only)
Palmieri Rocha, L., Ellison, S.L., Senalik, D.A., Simon, P.W., Brunet, J. 2018. Genetic markers to detect introgression of cultivar genes into wild carrot populations. International Symposium on Carrot and Other Apiaceae. September 19-22, 2018. Krakow, Poland.
Strong interspecific differences in foraging activity observed between honey bees and bumble bees using miniaturized radio frequency identification (RFID) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Minahan, D.F., Brunet, J. 2018. Strong interspecific differences in foraging activity observed between honey bees and bumble bees using miniaturized radio frequency identification (RFID). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2018.00156.
A conceptual framework that links pollinator foraging behavior to gene flow - (Proceedings)
Brunet, J. 2018. A conceptual framework that links pollinator foraging behavior to gene flow. In: Proceedings for the 2018 Winter Seed School Conference, January 28-30, 2018, San Antonio, TX. p. 63-67.
Floral traits influencing plant attractiveness to three bee species: Consequences for plant reproductive success Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bauer, A.A., Clayton, M.K., Brunet, J. 2017. Floral traits influencing plant attractiveness to three bee species: Consequences for plant reproductive success. American Journal of Botany. 104(5):772-781. doi: 10.3732/ajb.1600405.
Intra- and interspecific hybridization in invasive Siberian elm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hirsch, H., Brunet, J., Zalapa, J.E., von Wehrden, H., Hartmann, M., Kleindienst, C., Schlautman, B., Kosman, E., Wesche, K., Renison, D., Hensen, I. 2017. Intra- and interspecific hybridization in invasive Siberian elm. Biological Invasions. 19(6):1889-1904. doi: 10.1007/s10530-017-1404-6.
Elm genetic diversity and hybridization in the presence of Dutch elm disease - (Proceedings)
Brunet, J., Guries, R. 2017. Elm genetic diversity and hybridization in the presence of Dutch elm disease. American Elm Restoration Workshop. p.99-107.
Enhancing pollination by attracting & retaining leaf cutting bees (Megachile rotundata) in alfalfa seed production fields - (Proceedings)
Brunet, J., Syed, Z. 2017. Enhancing pollination by attracting & retaining leaf cutting bees (Megachile rotundata) in alfalfa seed production fields. Proceedings for the 2017 Winter Seed School Conference, January 29-31, 2017, Las Vegas, Nevada p. 67-73.
Conservation of genetic diversity in slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) in Wisconsin despite the devastating impact of Dutch elm disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Zalapa, J., Guries, R. 2016. Conservation of genetic diversity in slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) in Wisconsin despite the devastating impact of Dutch elm disease. Conservation Genetics. 17(5):1001-1010. doi: 10.1007/s10592-016-0838-1.
Using population matrix models to reduce the spread of wild carrot Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Etten, M.L., Brunet, J. 2017. Using population matrix models to reduce the spread of wild carrot. Acta Horticulturae. 1153:273-278. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1153.40.
The effects of flower, floral display, and reward sizes on bumblebee foraging behavior when pollen is the reward and plants are dichogamous Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Thairu, M.W., Henss, J.M., Link, R.I., Kluever, J.A. 2015. The effects of flower, floral display, and reward sizes on bumblebee foraging behavior when pollen is the reward and plants are dichogamous. International Journal of Plant Science. 176(9):811-819. doi: 10.1086/683339.
The role of pollinators in maintaining variation in flower color in the Rocky Mountain columbine, Aquilegia coerulea Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thairu, M.W., Brunet, J. 2015. The role of pollinators in maintaining variation in flower color in the Rocky Mountain columbine, Aquilegia coerulea. Annals Of Botany. 115(6):971-979.
The use of sequence-based SSR mining for the development of a vast collection of microsatellites in Aquilegia formosa Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schlautman, B., Pfeiffer, V., Zalapa, J., Brunet, J. 2014. The use of sequence-based SSR mining for the development of a vast collection of microsatellites in Aquilegia formosa. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 5(15):2402-2412.
Selfing rate in an alfalfa seed production field pollinated with leafcutter bees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riday, H., Riesen, P., Raasch, J.A., Santa-Martinez, E., Brunet, J. 2015. Selfing rate in an alfalfa seed production field pollinated with leafcutter bees. Crop Science. 55(3):1087-1095.
Hybridization and introgression between the exotic Siberian elm, Ulmus pumila, and the native Field elm, U. minor, in Italy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Zalapa, J.E., Pecori, F., Santini, A. 2013. Hybridization and introgression between the exotic Siberian elm, Ulmus pumila, and the native Field elm, U. minor, in Italy. Biological Invasions. Available: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10530-013-0486-z.
The impact of global warming on floral traits that affect the selfing rate in a high-altitude plant Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Etten, M.L., Brunet, J. 2013. The impact of global warming on floral traits that affect the selfing rate in a high-altitude plant. International Journal of Plant Science. 174(8):1099-1108.
Genetic structure and domestication of carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus L.) (Apiaceae) - (Abstract Only)
Iorizzo, M., Senalik, D.A., Ellison, S.L., Grzebelus, D., Cavagnaro, P.F., Allender, C., Brunet, J., Spooner, D.M., Van Deynze, A., Simon, P.W. 2013. Genetic structure and domestication of carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus L.) (Apiaceae) [abstract]. Botanical Society of America Abstracts. Paper No. 654.
Genetic structure and domestication of carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)(Apiaceae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Iorizzo, M., Senalik, D.A., Ellison, S., Grzebelus, D., Cavagnaro, P., Allender, C., Brunet, J., Spooner, D.M., Van Deynze, A., Simon, P.W. 2013. Genetic structure and domestication of carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) (Apiaceae). American Journal of Botany. 100(5):930-938.
The distribution of genetic diversity within and among populations of the Rocky Mountain columbine: the impact of gene flow, pollinators and mating system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Larson-Rabin, Z., Stewart, C.M. 2012. The distribution of genetic diversity within and among populations of the Rocky Mountain columbine: the impact of gene flow, pollinators and mating system. International Journal of Plant Science. 173(5):484-494.
Phylogenetic insights into the correlates of dioecy in meadow-rues (Thalictrum, Ranunculaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soza, V., Brunet, J., Distilio, V., Liston, A. 2012. Phylogenetic insights into the correlates of dioecy in meadow-rues (Thalictrum, Ranunculaceae). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 63:180-192.
The response of flowering time to global warming in a high-altitude plant: the impact of genetics and the environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Larson-Rabin, Z. 2012. The response of flowering time to global warming in a high-altitude plant: the impact of genetics and the environment. Botany. 90(4):319-326.
The Impact of Distinct Insect Species on Pollination and Gene Flow in Alfalfa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Stewart, C.M. 2010. The Impact of Distinct Insect Species on Pollination and Gene Flow in Alfalfa. Psyche. Available: http://www.hindawi.com/journals/psyche/2010/201858.html.
The Extent of Hybridization and Its Impact on the Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of an Invasive Tree, Ulmus Pumila (Ulmaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Brunet, J. 2010. The Extent of Hybridization and Its Impact on the Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of an Invasive Tree, Ulmus Pumila (Ulmaceae). Evolutionary Applications. 3(2):157-168.
The Influence of Distinct Insect Pollinators on Female and Male Reproductive Success in the Rocky Mountain Columbine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Holmquist, K.G. 2009. The Influence of Distinct Insect Pollinators on Female and Male Reproductive Success in the Rocky Mountain Columbine. Molecular Ecology. 18(17):3745-3758.
Pollinators of the Rocky Mountain Columbine: Temporal Variation, Functional Groups and Association with Floral Traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J. 2009. Pollinators of the Rocky Mountain Columbine: Temporal Variation, Functional Groups and Association with Floral Traits. Annals Of Botany. 103:1567–1578.
Patterns of Hybridization and Introgression Between Invasive Ulmus Pumila (Ulmaceae) and Native U. Rubra - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Brunet, J., Guries, R.P. 2009. Patterns of Hybridization and Introgression Between Invasive Ulmus Pumila (Ulmaceae) and Native U. Rubra. American Journal of Botany. 96(6):1116-1128.
Genetic diversity and relationships among Dutch elm disease tolerant Ulmus pumila L. accessions from China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Brunet, J., Guries, R.P. 2008. Genetic diversity and relationships among Dutch elm disease tolerant Ulmus pumila L. accessions from China. Genome. 51(7):492-500.
The Effect of Pollinator Type and Plant Spatial Structure on Patterns of Pollen-Mediated Gene Dispersal in Aquilegia Coerulea - (Abstract Only)
Holmquist, K.G., Brunet, J. 2008. The Effect of Pollinator Type and Plant Spatial Structure on Patterns of Pollen-Mediated Gene Dispersal in Aquilegia Coerulea. Ecological Society of America Abstracts. COS 59:2.
Impact of distinct insect pollinators on gene flow - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J., Holmquist, K.G. 2007. Impact of distinct insect pollinators on gene flow [abstract]. 62nd Annual North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) Meeting. Paper No. 131.
Hybridization and introgression patterns between native red elm (Ulmus rubra Muhl.) and exotic, invasive Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila L.) examined using species-specific microsatellite markers - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Brunet, J., Guries, R.P. 2007. Hybridization and introgression patterns between native red elm (Ulmus rubra Muhl.) and exotic, invasive Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila L.) examined using species-specific microsatellite markers [abstract]. CONGEN3: The Third International Conservation Genetics Symposium. p. 20.
Impact of density and disease on frequency-dependent selection and genetic polymorphism: experiments with stripe rust and wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mundt, C.C., Brunet, J., Sackett, K.E. 2007. Impact of density and disease on frequency-dependent selection and genetic polymorphism: experiments with stripe rust and wheat. Evolutionary Ecology. Available: 10.1007/s10682-007-9187-3.
The maintenance of a mixed mating system in the rocky mountain columbine: is it adaptive - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J., Sweet, H.R. 2007. The maintenance of a mixed mating system in the rocky mountain columbine: is it adaptive [abstract]? Botany & plant Biology 2007 Joint Congress, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. Paper No. 794.
The evolution and maintenance of mixed mating systems - (Abstract Only)
Byers, D., Brunet, J. 2007. The evolution and maintenance of mixed mating systems [abstract]. Botany & Plant Biology 2007 Joint Congress, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. Paper No. 719.
The impact of distinct insect pollinators on the movement of genes via pollen - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J., Holmquist, K.G. 2007. The impact of distinct insect pollinators on the movement of genes via pollen [abstract]. 9th International Pollination Symposium on Plant-Pollinator Relationships-Diversity in Action, June 24-28, Ames, Iowa. pp. 56-57.
The effect of landscape and pollinator features on contemporary gene movement in Aquilegia coerulea - (Abstract Only)
Holmquist, K.G., Brunet, J. 2007. The effect of landscape and pollinator features on contemporary gene movement in Aquilegia coerulea [abstract]. 9th International Pollination Symposium on Plant-Pollinator Relationships - Diversity in Action, June 24-28, 2007, Ames, Iowa. p. 133-134.
Hybridization between red elm (Ulmus rubra Muhl.) and Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila L.) confirmed using microsatellite markers - (Abstract Only)
Zalapa, J.E., Brunet, J., Guries, R.P. 2007. Hybridization between red elm (Ulmus rubra Muhl.) and Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila L.) confirmed using microsatellite markers [abstract]. Botany and Plant Biology 2007 Joint Congress, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. Paper No. 1937.
Microsatellite loci development for red elm (Ulmus rubra Muhl.) and cross-species amplification with Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zalapa, J.E., Brunet, J., Guries, R.P. 2008. Microsatellite loci development for red elm (Ulmus rubra Muhl.) and cross-species amplification with Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila L.). Molecular Ecology Resources. 8:109-112.
IMPACT OF INSECT POLLINATOR GROUP ON OUTCROSSING RATE - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J. 2006. Impact of insect pollinator group on outcrossing rate [Abstract]. Botanical Society of America Abstracts. Available: http://www.2006.botanyconference.org/.
IMPACT OF INSECT POLLINATOR GROUP AND FLORAL DISPLAY SIZE ON OUTCROSSING RATE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Sweet, H. 2006. Impact of insect pollinator group and floral display size on outcrossing rate. Evolution. 60:234-246.
THE MAINTENANCE OF SELFING IN A POPULATION OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brunet, J., Sweet, H.R. 2006. The maintenance of selfing in a population of the Rocky Mountain Columbine. International Journal of Plant Science. 167:213-219.
THE IMPACT OF ECOLOGICAL FACTORS ON OUTCROSSING RATE IN THE BLUE COLUMBINE, AQUILEGIA COERULEA (RANUNCULACEAE) - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J. 2005. The impact of ecological factors on outcrossing rate in the blue columbine, Aquilegia coerulea (Ranunculaceae)[abstract]. Ecological Society of America Abstracts. Paper No. 78-7.
PLANT-POLLINATOR INTERACTIONS AND POLLEN DISPERSAL - ()
Brunet, J. 2005. Plant-pollinator interactions and pollen dispersal. In: Dafni, A., Kevan P., Husband, P. (eds), Enviroquest, Cambridge, Canada, p. 56-82.
NATURAL SELECTION ON FLORAL CHARACTERS BY DIFFERENT POLLINATORS IN THE BLUE COLUMBINE: SELECTION THROUGH FEMALE FITNESS. - (Abstract Only)
DeJoode, D., Brunet, J., Sweet, H. 2004. Natural selection on floral characters by different pollinators in the blue columbine: selection through female fitness [abstract]. Ecological Society of America Abstracts. Paper No. 90-2.
POLLINATORS DIFFERENTIALLY AFFECT THE OUTCROSSING RATE IN THE BLUE COLUMBINE - (Abstract Only)
Brunet, J., Sweet, H. 2004. Pollinators differentially affect the outcrossing rate in the blue columbine [abstract]. Botanical Society of America Abstracts. Paper No. 704.
THE SAFETY OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS - ()
Brunet, J. 2003. The safety of genetically modified crops. Plant Science Bulletin. 49(3):114.