Current Lab Members: [Antonio DiTommaso] [Chuck Mohler]
[Kristine Averill] [Lillian Magidow] [Stephanie Whitehouse] [Megan Blanchard]
[Brian Caldwell] [Scott Morris]
Past Lab Members: [Daniel Brainard][Emily Hotchkiss][Andy McDonald][Julie Major] [Robert Nurse]

[Rachel Shuler][Jianying Shen] [Larissa Smith]

Antonio DiTommaso

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

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2009	Bertin, C., A.F. Senesac, F.S. Rossi, A. DiTommaso, and L.A. Weston. Evaluation of selected fine-leaf fescue cultivars for their turfgrass quality and weed suppressive ability in field settings. HortTechnology 19(3): 660-668. DiTommaso, A., D.R. Clements, S.J. Darbyshire, and J. Dauer. The Biology of Canadian Weeds. 143. Apocynum cannabinum. Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 89(5): 977-992. Barney, J.N., T.W. Whitlow, and A. DiTommaso. Evolution of an invasive phenotype: shift to belowground dominance and enhanced competitive ability in the introduced range. Plant Ecology, 202(2): 275-284. Nurse, R.E, S.J. Darbyshire, C. Bertin, and A. DiTommaso. The Biology of Canadian Weeds. 141. Setaria faberi Herrm. Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 89(2): 373-404. Shen, J., A. DiTommaso, M. Shen, W. Lu, and Z. Li. Molecular basis for differential metabolic responses to monosulfuron in three nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria. Weed Science 57(2): 133-141. McDonald, A.J., S.J. Riha, A. DiTommaso, and A.T. DeGaetano. Climate change and the geography of weed damage: Analysis of U.S. maize systems suggests the potential for significant range transformations. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 130(3-4): 131-140.
2008	Shuler, R.E., A. DiTommaso, J.E. Losey, and C.L. Mohler. Post-dispersal weed seed predation is affected by experimental substrate. Weed Science 56(6): 889-895. Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, and S.H. Morris. Response of pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) to triclopyr application and clipping. Invasive Plant Science and Management 1(2): 196-206. Hotchkiss, E.E., A. DiTommaso, D.C. Brainard, and C.L. Mohler. Survival and performance of the invasive vine Vincetoxicum rossicum (Apocynaceae) from seeds of different embryo number under two light environments. American Journal of Botany 95(4): 447-453. Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, and S. Greipsson. Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the exotic invasive vine pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum). Invasive Plant Science and Management 1(2): 142-152.
2007	Van Haden, R., J.M. Duxbury, A. DiTommaso, and J.E. Losey. Weed community dynamics in the system of rice intensification (SRI) and the efficacy of mechanical cultivation and competitive rice cultivars for weed control in Indonesia . Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 30(4):5-26. Eom, S.H., T.L. Setter, A. DiTommaso, and L.A. Weston. Differential growth response to salt stress among selected herbaceous perennial groundcovers. Journal of Plant Nutrition 30(7): 1109-1126. Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso, and C.L. Mohler. Intraspecific variation in seed characteristics of Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii) from habitats with contrasting crop rotation histories.Weed Science 55(3):218-226. Averill, K.M. and A. DiTommaso. Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa L.): A troublesome species of increasing concern.Weed Technology 21(1):279-287. Gallagher, R.S., E.C. Luschei, E. Gallandt, and A. DiTommaso. Experiential learning activities in the weed science classroom.Weed Technology 21(1):255-261.
2006	Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, and S. Greipsson. Growth and reproductive potential of the invasive exotic vine Vincetoxicum rossicum in Northern New York State .Canadian Journal of Botany 84(12):1771-1780. Greipsson, S. and A. DiTommaso. Invasive non-native plants alter the occurrence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and benefit from this association. Ecological Restoration 24(4):236-241. Barney, J.N., A. DiTommaso, H.A. Baloch, and A.K. Watson. Fungal infection and soybean competition induce plastic responses in velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) growth and reproductive output. Weed Science 54(5):883-890. Barney, J.N., N. Tharayil, A. DiTommaso, and P.C. Bhowmik. The Biology of Invasive Alien Plants in Canada.5. Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. & Zucc. [= Fallopia japonica (Houtt.) Ronse Decr.].Canadian Journal of Plant Science86(3):887-905. Brainard , D.C. , A. DiTommaso, and C.L. Mohler. Intraspecific variation in germination response to ammonium nitrate of Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii) seeds originating from organic versus conventional vegetable farms. Weed Science 54(3):435-442.
2005	Kumar, V. and A. DiTommaso. Mile-a-minute (Polygonum perfoliatum L.): An increasingly problematic invasive species. Weed Technology 19(4):1071-1077. Weston, L.A., J.N. Barney, and A. DiTommaso. A review of the biology and ecology of three invasive perennials in New York State : Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) and pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum). Plant and Soil 277 (1-2):53-69. Major, J., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, and N.P.S. Falcao. Weed dynamics on Amazonian dark earth and adjacent soils of Brazil. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 111(1-4):1-12. Saint-Louis, S., A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. A common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) biotype from Southwestern Quebec resistant to linuron. Weed Technology 19(3):737-743. Nurse, R.E. and A. DiTommaso. Corn competition alters the germinability of velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) seeds.Weed Science 53(4):479-488. Barney, J.N., A. DiTommaso, and L.A. Weston. Differences in invasibility of two contrasting habitats and invasiveness of two mugwort Artemisia vulgaris populations. Journal of Applied Ecology 42(3):567-576. Major, J., C. Steiner, A. DiTommaso, N.P.S. Falcao, and J. Lehmann. Weed composition and cover after three years of soil fertility management in the central Brazilian Amazon: Compost, fertilizer, manure and charcoal additions.Weed Biology and Management 5(2):69-76. Major, J., C.R. Clement, and A. DiTommaso. Influence of market orientation on food plant diversity of farms located on Amazonian Dark Earth in the region of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil . Economic Botany 59(1):77-86. Brainard, D.C. , R.R. Bellinder, and A. DiTommaso. Effects of canopy shade on the morphology, phenology, and seed characteristics of Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii). Weed Science 53(2):175-186. DiTommaso, A., F.M. Lawlor and S.J. Darbyshire. The Biology of Invasive Alien Plants in Canada . 2. Cynanchum rossicum (Kleopow) Borhidi (= Vincetoxicum rossicum (Kleopow) Barbar.) and Cynanchum louiseae (L.) Kartesz & Gandhi (= Vincetoxicum nigrum (L.) Moench). Canadian Journal of Plant Science 85(1):243-263. DiTommaso, A., D.C. Brainard, and B.R. Webster. Seed characteristics of the invasive alien vine Vincetoxicum rossicum are affected by site, harvest date and storage duration.Canadian Journal of Botany 83(1):102-110.
2004	Nurse, R.E., A. DiTommaso, and R.A. Ramirez. Planting date effects on the germinability and seedling vigour of Abutilon theophrasti (Malvaceae) seeds. Phytoprotection 85(3):161-168. Clements, D.R., A. DiTommaso, N. Jordan, B.D. Booth, J. Cardina, D. Doohan, C.L. Mohler, S.D. Murphy, and C.J. Swanton. Adaptability of plants invading North American cropland. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 104:379-398. DiTommaso, A. Germination behavior of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) populations across a range of salinities.Weed Science 52:1002-1009. DiTommaso, A. and R.E. Nurse. Impact of sodium hypochlorite concentration and exposure period on seed germination and radicle elongation of three annual weed species. Seed Science and Technology 32:377-391. Teshler, M.P., S.A. Dernovici, A. DiTommaso, D. Coderre, and A.K. Watson. A novel device for the collection, storage, transport, and delivery of beneficial insects, and its application to Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Biocontrol Science & Technology 14:347-357. Couture, S.J., A. DiTommaso, W.L. Asbil, and A.K. Watson. Influence of seeding depth and seedbed preparation on establishment, growth and yield of fibre flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) in Eastern Canada. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 190:184-190. Couture, S.J., A. DiTommaso, W.L. Asbil, and A.K. Watson. Evaluation of fibre flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) performance under minimal and zero tillage in Eastern Canada. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 190:191-196. Clements, D.R., A. DiTommaso, S.J. Darbyshire, P.B. Cavers, and A.D. Sartanov. The biology of Canadian weeds. 127. Panicum capillare. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 84:327-341.
2003	DiTommaso, A. and J.E. Losey. Oviposition preference and larval performance of monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) on two invasive swallow-wort species. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 108:205-209. Mersereau, D. and A. DiTommaso. The biology of Canadian weeds. 121. Galium mollugo L. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 83:453-466. Barney, J.N. and A. DiTommaso. The biology of Canadian weeds. 118. Artemisia vulgaris L. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 83:205-215.
2002	Couture, S.J., W.L. Asbil, A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Comparison of European fibre flax (Linum usitatissimum) cultivars under eastern Canadian growing conditions. Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 188:350-356. Begna, S.H., L.M. Dwyer, D. Cloutier, L. Assemat, A. DiTommaso, X. Zhou, B. Prithiviraj, and D.L. Smith. Decoupling of light intensity effects on the growth and development of C3 and C4 weed species through sucrose supplementation.Journal of Experimental Botany 53:1935-1940. Goel, P.K., S.O. Prasher, R.M. Patel, D.L. Smith, and A. DiTommaso. Use of airborne multi-spectral imagery for weed detection in field crops. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) 45:443-449.
2001	Baloch, H.A., A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Intra-population variation in Abutilon theophrasti seed mass and its relationship to seed germinability. Seed Science Research 11:335-343.
2000	Ciotola, M., A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Chlamydospore production, inoculation methods and pathogenicity of Fusarium oxysporum M12-4A, a biocontrol for Striga hermonthica. Biocontrol Science & Technology 10:129-145. Yang, C.-C., S.O. Prasher, J.A. Landry, H.S. Ramaswamy, and A. DiTommaso. Application of artificial neural networks in image recognition and classification of crop and weeds.Canadian Agricultural Engineering 42:147-152.
1999	Vogelgsang, S., A.K. Watson, A. DiTommaso and K. Hurle. Susceptibility of various accessions of Convolvulus arvensis to Phomopsis convolvulus. Biological Control(/a) 15:25-32.
1998	Vogelgsang, S., A.K. Watson and A. DiTommaso. Effect of soil incorporation and dose on the efficacy of the pre-emergence bioherbicide Phomopsis convolvulus to control Convolvulus arvensis. Weed Science 46:690-697. Vogelgsang, S., A.K. Watson, A. DiTommaso and K. Hurle. Effect of the pre-emergence bioherbicide Phomopsis convolvulus on seedling and established plant growth of Convolvulus arvensis. Weed Research 38:175-182. Vogelgsang, S., A.K. Watson and A. DiTommaso. Effect of moisture, inoculum production, and planting substrate on disease reaction of field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis L.) to the fungal pathogen, Phomopsis convolvulus. European Journal of Plant Pathology 104:253-262. Vogelgsang, S., A.K. Watson, A. DiTommaso and K. Hurle. Field efficacy of Phomopsis convolvulus for control of Convolvulus arvensis. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection (Special Issue) 16:445-453.
1997	DiTommaso, A. and A.K. Watson. Effect of the fungal pathogen, Colletotrichum coccodes on Abutilon theophrasti height hierarchy development.Journal of Applied Ecology34:518-529.
1996	DiTommaso, A., A.K. Watson and S.G. Hallett. Infection by the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum coccodes affects velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti)-soybean competition in the field. Weed Science 44:924-933.
1995	DiTommaso, A. and A.K. Watson. Impact of a fungal pathogen, Colletotrichum coccodes on growth and competitive ability of Abutilon theophrasti. New Phytologist 131:51-60.
1991	DiTommaso, A. and L.W. Aarssen. Effect of nutrient level on competition intensity in the field for three coexisting grass species. Journal of Vegetation Science 2:513-522.
1989	DiTommaso, A. and L.W. Aarssen. Resource manipulations in natural vegetation: a review. Vegetatio 84:9-29.

BOOK CHAPTERS (1999 - PRESENT)

2009	Douglass, C.H., L.A. Weston, A. DiTommaso, L.A.. Black and Pale Swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum and V. rossicum): The Biology and Ecology of Two Perennial, Exotic and Invasive Vines. In: Management of Invasive Weeds. Inderjit [ed.], Springer Science + Business Media B.V., USA. pp. 261-276.
2003	Major, J., A. DiTommaso, L.A. German, and J.M. McCann. Weed Population Dynamics and Management on Amazonian Dark Earth. In: Amazonian Dark Earths - Origin, Properties, Management. J. Lehmann, D.C. Kern, B. Glaser, and W.I. Woods [eds.], Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands. pp. 433-454.
2002	DiTommaso, A., C.L. Mohler, and R.E. Nurse. Herbaceous weeds, in Pest Control, edited by R. Lal. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), Developed under the Auspices of the UNESCO, Eolss Publishers, Oxford, UK, [http://www.eolss.net]. Teshler, M.P., A. DiTommaso, J.A. Gagnon, and A.K. Watson. 60. Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., Common Ragweed (Asteraceae= Compositae). In: Biological Control Programmes Against Insects and Weeds in Canada 1981-2000. P.G. Mason and J. Huber (eds.), CABI Publishing, New York, NY. pp.290-294. Stewart-Wade, S.M., S. Green, G.J. Boland, M.P. Teshler, I.B. Teshler, A.K. Watson, M.G. Sampson, K. Patterson, A. DiTommaso, and S. Dupont. 82. Taraxacum officinale (Weber), dandelion (Compositae). In: Biological Control Programmes Against Insects and Weeds in Canada 1981-2000. P.G. Mason and J. Huber (eds.), CABI Publishing, New York, NY. pp.427-430.

FULL PAPERS IN NON-REFEREED JOURNALS OR CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (1999 - PRESENT)

2008	Nault, B.A.. C.L. Hsu, E.A. Smith, A.M. Shelton, M. Fuchs, C.A. Hoepting, and A. DiTommaso. Identifying sources of iris yellow spot virus in New York’s onion cropping system. Proceedings of the 2008 National Allium Research Conference, Savannah, GA. pp. 67-72.
2002	DiTommaso, A., R. Massicotte, and A.K. Watson. Management of common ragweed along roadways: A collaborative effort in QuÙbec. Proceedings of the Weeds Across Borders Conference, The Arizona- Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ. pp. 83-87.
2001	Flad, U.S., A. DiTommaso, A.K. Watson, and K. Hurle. Further studies on Phomopsis convolvulus, a bioherbicide candidate for field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis L.). Pflanzenschutzberichte 59:29-44.
2000	Couture, S.L., W. Asbil, A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Evaluation of European fibre flax (Linum usitatissimum) cultivars under Eastern Canadian growing conditions. Proceedings of the 58^th Flax Institute of the United States, Fargo, ND, pp.180-188.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS (1999 - PRESENT)

2009	Smith, E.A., A. DiTommaso, M. Fuchs, A.M. Shelton, and B.A. Nault. Weed hosts for onion thrips and their potential role on epidemiology of iris yellow spot virus in onion fields. Entomological Society of America 80th Annual Meeting –Eastern Branch. Harrisburg, PA. March 20-23. p. 38. DiTommaso, A., S.H. Morris, and A.A. Agrawal. Grazing by white-tailed deer alters weed seedbank composition in old-fields. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 39. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2009). Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Pale swallow-wort establishment and survival in four disturbance regimens in central New York State. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 270. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2009). Whitehouse, S.E., A. DiTommaso, and C.L. Mohler. Effects of varying soil nitrogen fertility levels on weed vigor and growth. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 267. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2009). Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Vegetative expansion of the invasive swallow-worts in New York State. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 63:40. Daconti, L.R., P.A. Ortiz, A. DiTommaso, O. Vatamaniuk, M.A. Mutschler, A.G. Taylor, and R.L. Obendorf. Detection and genetic analysis of polyembryonic pale swallow-wort seeds. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 63:22. Whitehouse, S.E., A. DiTommaso, L.E. Drinkwater, and C.L. Mohler. Changes in weed vigor and growth in response to carbon: nitrogen ratio manipulation. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 63:47.
2008	Nault, B.A., C.L. Hsu, E.A. Smith, A.M. Shelton, M. Fuchs, C.A. Hoepting, and A. DiTommaso. Identifying sources of iris yellow spot virus in New York’s onion cropping system. National Allium Research Conference, Savannah, GA. December 11-13. Smith, E.A., A. DiTommaso, M. Fuchs, A.M. Shelton, and B.A. Nault. Identifying weed hosts for onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) and implications for Iris yellow spot virus management in onion. Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Reno, NV. November 16-19. Abstract #0484. Douglass, C.H., L.A. Weston, and A. DiTommaso. Studies on the ecology and allelopathic potential of black and pale swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum nigrum and rossicum) in New York State USA. Fifth World Congress on Allelopathy, Saratoga Springs, NY. September 21-25. Abstract #124 (p. 71). Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. The invasive swallow-worts: What do we know about their biology and management? Fifth World Congress on Allelopathy, Saratoga Springs, NY. September 21-25. Abstract #123 (p. 70). Shen, J., A. DiTommaso, J. Wu, and G. Wu. Molecular basis for metabolic responses of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria to monosulfuron. Fifth Meeting of the International Weed Science Congress, Vancouver, Canada. June 23-27. Abstract #241 (p. 96). Daconti, L., A. DiTommaso, R.L. Obendorf, O. Vatamaniuk, and M. Mutschler. Determination of genetic similarity between embryos in polyembryonic Vincetoxicum rossicum (pale swallow-wort) seeds. Cornell Undergraduate Research Board (CURB) 23rd Annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. April 23, 2008. Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Pale swallow wort: It’s establishing and expanding. How can we control it? Abstracts Northeast Natural History Conference X. N.Y. State Mu. Circ. 71:5. Bonanno, S., N. Cappuccino, A. DiTommaso, F. Lawlor, L. Milbrath, and G. Spak. Partnering to manage invasive swallow-worts in northern New York. Abstracts Northeast Natural History Conference X. N.Y. State Mu. Circ. 71:8. Magidow, L.C., A. DiTommaso, Q.M. Ketterings, and L.R. Milbrath. Emergence and performance of pale and black swallow-wort on two New York soils at three pH levels. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 266. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2008). Mohler, C.L., T. Björkman, and A. DiTommaso. Control of weed size by compost application rate in an organic cropping system. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 261. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2008). Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Pale swallow-wort establishment and survival across four disturbance regimes. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 62:6. Magidow, L.C., A. DiTommaso, Q.M. Ketterings, and L.R. Milbrath. Does soil pH influence swallow-wort distribution in its current range? Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 62:21. Whitehouse, S.E., A. DiTommaso, and C.L. Mohler. Manipulation of soil nitrogen levels and its effects on weed vigor and fecundity. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 62:37. Milbrath, L.R., K.M. Averill, and A. DiTommaso. Vegetative expansion and seed output of swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum spp.). XIIth International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Montpelier, France.(April 22-27).
2007	Mohler, C.L., and A. DiTommaso. Effects of tillage, cultivation, and herbicide rate on spatial aggregation of weeds.Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 243. Weed Science Society of America ,Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2007). Hotchkiss, E.E., A. DiTommaso, D.C. Brainard, and C.L. Mohler. Survival and performance of the invasive vine pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) under two light environments and originating from seeds of different polyembryonic class. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 100. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2007). Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, and S.H. Morris. Reponse of pale swallow-wort to triclopyr application and clipping. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 61:69. Blanchard, M.L., A. DiTommaso, K.M. Averill, C.L. Mohler, and J.N. Barney. Does polyembryony confer greater competitive ability in the non-native invasive vine, pale swallow-wort. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 61:5. Magidow, L.C., A. DiTommaso, L. Milbrath, and C.L. Mohler. Emergence and performance of two swallow-wort species on soils of varying pH and origin. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 61:12
2006	Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, S.H. Morris, and L.R. Milbrath. Vegetative expansion and seedling fate of swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum spp.), introduced invasive vines in the northeastern U.S. Ecological Society of America Meeting Abstracts, 91:16. Shuler, R.E., A. DiTommaso, J.E. Losey. Geospatial analysis of seed removal rates and arthropod diversity and activity density in adjacent annual cropping studies. Ecological Society of America Meeting Abstracts, 91:359. DiTommaso, A. and L.R. Milbrath. Importance of generating biological data for development of a biological control program against the non-native invasive vines, pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) and black swallow-wort (V. nigrum). Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 186 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2006). Brainard, D.C. and A. DiTommaso. Comparison of growth and seed characteristics of one triazine-resistant and 20 susceptible Powell amaranth populations. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 115 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2006). Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Greipsson. Do mycorrhizal fungi influence competition between the invasive; pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) and native; common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)? Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 112 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2006). Alegre, M.E., L. Babcock, A. DiTommaso, and M.E. Krasny. Weed Watch. Youth help scientist survey urban weeds. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 79 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2006). Haden, V.R., J.M. Duxbury, A. DiTommaso and J.E. Losey. Weed community dynamics in the system of rice intensification (SRI) and the efficacy of between-row cultivation and weed suppressive cultivars for weed control in Indonesia. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 156 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2006). DiTommaso, A. Development and use of instructional support tool for weed identification and management. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 60:30. Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, S.H. Morris and L.R. Milbrath. Clonal expansion and reproductive output of the invasive vine pale swallow-wort in central NY State. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 60:57. Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Greipsson. Influence of AMF on competition between the invasive vine, pale swallow-wort and common milkweed. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 60:53.
2005	DiTommaso, A., M.E. Krasny and D.C. Brainard. Cornell Weed Watch. A new citizen science program on urban weeds. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 139 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2005). Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso and T.L. Setter. Effects of maternal drought and nitrogen stress on seed germination of two populations of Powell amaranth. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 179 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2005). Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso and C. Mohler. Ecotypic variation in seed characteristics of Powell amaranth from habitats with contrasting crop rotation histories. Proceedings of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 59:142. Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Greipsson. Influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the invasive vine pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum). Proceedings of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 59:132.
2004	Major, J., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, and N.P.S. Falcao. Maize and weed flora dynamics on Amazonian Dark Earth and adjacent soils in the central Brazilian Amazon. Energy & Agricultural Carbon Utilization Conference. June 10-11 2004. Athens, GA. Available on-line: http://www.georgiaitp.org/carbon/abstracts/Session2B.pdf. DiTommaso, A., C.L. Mohler, J.E. Losey, and L.L. Allee. Effect of transgenic Bt corn on post-dispersal weed seed predation in the field. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 238 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2004). p. 69. Nurse, R.E. and A. DiTommaso. Influence of photoperiod and corn competition on reproduction, seed germination, and seedling vigor in velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti Medic.). Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 308 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2004). p. 89. DiTommaso, A. Developments in biological weed control. Proceedings of the 58^th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:179. Mohler, C. and A. DiTommaso. A grower friendly web database of weed biology and ecological weed management. Proceedings of the 58^th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:154. Barney, J., A. DiTommaso and L. Weston. Ecological assessment of mugwort growth and reproduction. Proceedings of the 58^th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:147. Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso and C. Mohler. Ecotypic variation in germination response of Powell amaranth seeds to ammonium nitrate. Proceedings of the 58^th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:165. Major, J., A. DiTommaso and C.R. Clement. Weed dynamics in maize planted on anthropogenic Terra Preta de Indio and surrounding oxisols in the central Brazilian Amazon. Proceedings of the 58^th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:153. Kristensen, L., A. DiTommaso, C. Mohler and R. Schindelbeck. A method for investigating the influence of soil water potential on weed seed germination. Proceedings of the 58^th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:164. Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Greipsson. Biology of the invasive plant pale swallow-wort. Proceedings of the 58^th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:96.
2003	Barney, J.N., A. DiTommaso and L.A. Weston. Invasion and dispersal pattern differences in two morphologically distinct mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) populations in two common habitats. Abstracts from the 7^th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions. Invasive Plants in Natural and Managed Systems, p. 8. DiTommaso, A., B. Webster, D.C. Brainard, and N. Hubert. Germination of Vincetoxicum rossicum seeds collected at different times and from contrasting habitats. Abstracts of the New England Invasive Plant Summit. p.16. Greipsson, S. and A. DiTommaso. Altered state of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal (AMF) activity following invasion of the non-native vine Vincetoxicum rossicum in central New York State. Abstracts of the 4th International Conference On Mycorrhiza, p. 416. Barney, J.N., A. DiTommaso and L.A. Weston. Growth and invasion potential of two mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) populations in contrasting habitats and under different management practices. Ecological Society of America Meeting Abstracts, 88:21. DiTommaso, A. and A.K. Watson. An innovative new tool for teaching weed identification, biology and management. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 43:67. DiTommaso, A. and J.E. Losey. Oviposition selection and larval feeding by Monarch butterflies on two invasive swallow-wort species. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 57:121. DiTommaso, A. and C.L. Mohler. Impact of tillage regime and weed management strategy on the abundance of annual and perennial weeds in corn. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 57:76. Nurse, R.E. and A. DiTommaso. Influence of seed pretreatment with sodium hypochlorite on seed germination and radicle elongation in three annual weed species. Proceedings of the 57th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 57:123.
2002	Greipsson, S. and A. DiTommaso. Impact of the invasive plant Vincetoxicum rossicum on activity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal populations. Ecological Society of America Meeting Abstracts 87:358. DiTommaso, A., J.M. McCann and J. Major. Weed population dynamics and management on Terra Preta do Indio soils. Proceedings of the I International Workshop on Anthropogenic Terra Preta Soils, p.30. Lawlor, F.M. and A. DiTommaso. Impact and management of the invasive plant Cynanchum rossicum (swallow-wort). Abstracts of the Northeast Natural History Conference VII, p.35. Nurse, R.E., R.A. Ramirez, and A. DiTommaso. Influence of photoperiod and corn crop on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) seed germination and seedling vigor. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 42:18. DiTommaso, A., L.A. Weston, V.R. Walker and K.T. Hodge. Occurrence and impact of the rust Puccinia glechomatis on ground ivy in New York State. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 56:52. Nurse, R.E. and A. DiTommaso. Influence of photoperiod on barnyardgrass seed germination and seedling vigor. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 56:3. Barney, J.N., A. DiTommaso and L.A. Weston. Field competition studies with two New York mugwort populations. Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 56:68.
2001	DiTommaso, A. and A.K. Watson. Impact of salinity on seed germination of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) populations from contrasting habitats. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 41:113. DiTommaso, A. and A.K. Watson. Relative intensity of intra- and inter-specific competition on velvetleaf and soybean reproduction. Proceedings of the 55th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 55:84. Massicotte, R., A. DiTommaso, J.P. Beaumont, Y. Bedard and A.K. Watson. Establishment of competitive vegetation cover to reduce common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) along roadsides. Proceedings of the Expert Committee on Weeds, p.46.
2000	DiTommaso, A., J. Choy, and A.K. Watson. Seed germination of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) roadside populations and of potential competitor species under saline conditions. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 40:17-18. Baloch, H., A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Transgenerational effect of seed size and a fungal pathogen, Colletotrichum coccodes, on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) growth and reproduction. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 40:82. St-Louis, S., A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Resistance of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) to the herbicide linuron in carrot fields of southwestern QuÙbec. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 40:92. Teshler, M.P., I.B. Teshler, A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Inundative biological control of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) using Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 40:28. Goel, P.K., S.O. Prasher, R.M. Patel, A. DiTommaso, and D.L. Smith. Airborne optical remote sensing for detection of weed infestation in site-specific management of field crops. International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE). Paper No. 0003056. Goel, P.K., S.O. Prasher, R.M. Patel, D.L. Smith, and A. DiTommaso. Use of remote sensing for monitoring growth of corn and soybean crops in the presence of weeds. International Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE). Paper No. 001094.
1999	DiTommaso, A., H. Baloch and A.K. Watson. Effects of seed size and genotype on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti Medic.) seed dormancy and viability. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts, 39:28. Baloch, H.A., A. DiTommaso and A.K. Watson. Effect of the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum coccodes on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) height hierarchy development in soybean. Proceedings of the Expert Committee on Weeds, p.44. Ciotola, M., A. DiTommaso, A. Letourneau, A. Olivier and A.K. Watson. Liquid fermentation, delivery system, and efficacy testing of the mycoherbicide Fusarium oxysporum M12-4A against Striga hermonthica. Proceedings of the X International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, p.134. Couture, S.L., W. Asbil, A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Evaluation of European fibre flax cultivars for potential introduction into Eastern Canada. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 80:224. Couture, S.L., W. Asbil, A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. Evaluation of fibre flax performance in minimal and zero tillage systems. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 80:224. Teshler, M., I. Teshler, S. Stewart-Wade, S. Green, A. Watson, A. DiTommaso, G. Boland and G. Sampson. Development of a mycoherbicide for control of dandelion (Taraxacum officinale Weber) in turf. XIVth International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC) Abstracts.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH NO ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED(1999 - PRESENT)

2004	DiTommaso, A. and J.E. Losey. Quantifying a cornfield cascade: Bt-corn, seed predators, and weed suppression. The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. 14-17 November 2004. Salt Lake City, UT, USA. [0743].
2001	Baloch, A.H., A. DiTommaso, M.P. Teshler, and A.K. Watson. Application of reproductive tables for the estimation of fitness in velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti: Malvaceae) grown under stress conditions. Annual Winter Meeting of the British Ecological Society. 2-5 January 2001. Birmingham, UK.
2000	Teshler, M.P., S. Dernovici, D. Coderre, A. DiTommaso, and A.K. Watson. A novel device for the collection, storage, transportation, and delivery of beneficial insects: with special reference to Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Annual Meeting of the Entomological Societies of America, Canada, and Quebec. 3-6 December 2000. Montreal, QC, Canada.
1999	Teshler, M., I. Teshler, A. DiTommaso and A.K. Watson. Mass-rearing of Ophraella communa LeSage (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae), a potential biocontrol agent for common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.). Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of Canada and the Entomological Society of Saskatchewan. 26-29 September 1999. Saskatoon, SK, Canada

EDUCATIONAL/EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS (1999 - PRESENT)

2006	Grossman, J.M., A.L. Jack, J. Blesh, G. Peck, D.J. O’Connell, G. Tissier, A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, J. Green, A. Rangarajan, E. Gallagher, and E. Rainwater. Sowing the seeds for sustainable agriculture education at Cornell University: New initiatives and student activism. Presented at the Participatory National Conference on Post-Secondary Education. Univ. California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. January 24-25, 2006. [poster]
2005	DiTommaso, A. Chapter 4. Weed Watch. In: Garden Mosaics Program Manual. M.E. Krasny. Cornell University. pp. 109-132. DiTommaso, A. and A.K. Watson. Weed Identification, Biology and Management. Software Program. McGill University . Montreal , QC , Canada . A bilingual (English/French) illustrated guide to weed identification, biology and management of over 100 of the most common weed species in North America . Available as a 2 volume CD set.
2003	DiTommaso, A. and L.A. Weston. Biological control of ground ivy using a rust fungus. 2002 New York State Ornamentals Project Reports Relating to IPM, NYS IPM Publication #418, January 2003. pp. 40-48.
2002	DiTommaso, A. and L.A. Weston. Biological control of ground ivy using a rust fungus. 2001 New York State Ornamentals Project Reports Relating to IPM, NYS IPM Publication #416, January 2002. pp. 48-56. DiTommaso, A. and R. Massicotte. Towards an integrated and sustainable management of highway rights-of-ways: Biological control of common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia L.) through the use of competitive vegetation. Final Report prepared for the Environment Division of the QuÙbec Ministry of Transport. April 2002. 167 p. [In French].

Chuck Mohler

PUBLICATIONS

2008	Shuler, R.E., A. DiTommaso, J.E. Losey, and C.L. Mohler. Post-dispersal weed seed predation is affected by experimental substrate. Weed Science 56(6): 889-895. Hotchkiss, E.E., A. DiTommaso, D.C. Brainard, and C.L. Mohler. Survival and performance of the invasive vine Vincetoxicum rossicum (Apocynaceae) from seeds of different embryo number under two light environments. American Journal of Botany 95(4): 447-453.
2007	Brainard, D. C., A. DiTommaso, and C. L. Mohler. Interspecific variation in seed characteristics of Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii) from habitats with contrasting crop rotation histories. Weed Science 55:218-226.
2006	Brainard, D. C., A. DiTommaso, and C. L. Mohler. Intraspecific variation in germination response to ammonium nitrate of Amaranthus powellii seeds originating on organic versus conventional vegetable farms. Weed Science 54:435-442. Mohler, C. L., J. C. Frisch and C. E. McCulloch. Vertical movement of weed seed surrogates by tillage implements and natural processes. Soil and Tillage Research 86:110-122.
2004	McDonald, A, S. Riha, and C. L. Mohler. Mining the record: historical evidence for climatic influences on maize – Abutilon theophrasti competition. Weed Research 44:439-445. Clements, D. R., A. DiTommaso, N. Jordan, B. D. Booth, J. Cardina, D. Doohan, C. L. Mohler, S. D. Murphy, and C. L. Swanton. Adaptability of plants invading North American cropland. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environmrent. 104:379-398.
2003	Long, Z. T., C. L. Mohler, and W. P. Carson. Extending the resource concentration hypothesis to plant communities: effects of litter and herbivores. Ecology 84:652-665
2002	DiTommaso, A., C.L. Mohler, and R.E. Nurse. Herbaceous weeds, in Pest Control, edited by R. Lal. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), Developed under the Auspices of the UNESCO, Eolss Publishers, Oxford, UK, [http://www.eolss.net]. Sawma, J. T. and C. L. Mohler. Evaluating seed viability by an unimbibed seed crush test with comparison to the tetrazolium test. Weed Technology 16:781-786. Mohler, C. L. Mechanical weed control in agriculture. In, Encyclopedia of Pest Management, Supplement 2, D. Pimentel, ed. Marcel Dekker, New York. Electronic publication at http://www.dekker.com.
2001	Liebman, M., C. L. Mohler and C. Staver. Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Mohler, C. L. Weed life history: Identifying vulnerabilities. Pp. 40-98, in, Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds, M. Liebman, C. L. Mohler and C. Staver. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Mohler, C. L. Mechanical management of weeds. Pp. 139-209, in Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds, M. Liebman, C. L. Mohler and C. Staver. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Liebman, M., and C. L. Mohler. Weeds and the soil environment. Pp. 210-268, in Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds, M. Liebman, C. L. Mohler and C. Staver. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Mohler, C. L. Enhancing the competitive ability of crops. Pp. 269-231, in Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds, M. Liebman, C. L. Mohler and C. Staver. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Mohler, C. L. Weed evolution and community structure. Pp. 444-493, in, Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds, M. Liebman, C. L. Mohler and C. Staver. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Mohler, C. L., M. Liebman, and C. Staver. Weed management: The broader context Pp. 494-518, in, Ecological Management of Agricultural Weeds, M. Liebman, C. L. Mohler and C. Staver. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. Caldwell, B. and C. L. Mohler. Stale seedbed practices for vegetable production. HortScience 36:703-705.
2000	Teasdale, J. R. and C. L. Mohler. The quantitative relationship between weed emergence and the physical properties of mulches. Weed Science 48:385-392.
1999	Kuo, W-L., T. S. Steenhuis, C. E. McCulloch, C. L. Mohler, D. Weinstein, S. DeGloria, and D. Swaney. Effect of grid size on runoff and soil moisture for a variable-source-area hydrology model. Water Resources Research 35:3419-3428.
1997	Mohler, C. L. and A. Galford. Weed seedling emergence and seed survival: separating the effects of seed position and soil modification by tillage. Weed Research 37:147-155. Mohler, C. L., J. C. Frisch and J. Mt. Pleasant. Evaluation of mechanical weed management programs for corn (Zea mays). Weed Technology 11:123-131.
1996	Mohler, C. L. Ecological bases for the cultural control of annual weeds. Journal of Production Agriculture 9:468-474.
1995	Lynn, H., C. Mohler, S. DeGloria and C. McCulloch. Error assessment in decision-tree models applied to vegetation analysis. Landscape Ecology 10:323-335. Mohler, C. L. and M. B. Callaway. Effects of tillage and mulch on weed seed production and seed banks in sweet corn. Journal of Applied Ecology 32:627-639.
1994	Dushoff, J., B. Caldwell and C. L. Mohler. Evaluating the environmental impact of pesticides: a critique of the environmental impact quotient. American Entomologist 40:180-184.
1993	Mohler, C. L. and J. R. Teasdale. Response of weed emergence to rate of Vicia villosa Roth and Secale cereale L. residue. Weed Research 33:487-499. Teasdale, J. R. and C. L. Mohler. Light transmittance, soil temperature, and soil moisture under residue of hairy vetch and rye. Agronomy Journal 85:673-680. Mohler, C. L. A model of the effects of tillage on emergence of weed seedlings. Ecological Applications 3:53-73.
1992	Mohler, C. L. and M. B. Callaway. Effects of tillage and mulch on the emergence and survival of weeds in sweet corn. Journal of Applied Ecology 29:21-34.

1990	Mohler, C. L. Co-occurrence of oak subgenera: implications for niche differentiation. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 117:247-255.
1987	Mohler, C. L. and M. Liebman. Weed productivity and composition in sole crops and mixed crops of barley and field peas. Journal of Applied Ecology 24:685-699.
1986	Morris, W. F., P. L. Marks, C. L. Mohler, N. R. Rappaport, F. R. Wesley, and M. A. Moran. Seed dispersal and seedling emergence in an old field community in central New York (U.S. A.). Oecologia 70:92-99.
1985	Marks, P. L. and C. L. Mohler. Succession after elimination of buried seeds from a recently plowed field. Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 112:376-382.
1983	Mohler, C. L. Effect of sampling pattern on estimation of species distribution along gradients. Vegetatio 54:97-102. Wilson, M. V. and C. L. Mohler. Measuring compositional change along gradients. Vegetatio 54:129-141.
1981 1978	Mohler, C. L. Effects of sample distribution on eigenvector ordination. Vegetatio 45:141-145. Mohler, C. L., P. L. Marks and D. G. Sprugel. Stand structure and allometry of trees during self-thinning of pure stands. Journal of Ecology 66:599-614.

SUBMITTED AND IN PREPARATION

Mohler, C. L. Interactions in dose-response models of weed emergence through soil and mulch. For submission to Weed Science.

NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS

2006	Mohler, C. L. and P. L. Marks and S. Gardescu. A Guide to the Plant Communities of the Central Finger Lakes Region. New York State Agricultural Experiment Station: Geneva, NY. 127 p. Organic Cropping Systems Project. Organic Agriculture for the Future: Designing Farms for Better Soil and Pest Management. www.organic.cornell.edu/ocs. Organic Crop Rotation Manuals and Spreadsheets. http://www.neon.cornell.edu/croprotation/index.html
2004	Extension oriented website: www.css.cornell.edu/weedeco/weeddatabase has received 18,000+ hits as of 2/1/06. Mohler, C. L. Understanding weed biology. In, Organic Vegetable Production, A. Seaman (ed.), pp. 59-75. Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Service (NRAES): Ithaca, NY.
2002	Mohler, C. L. Ecological principles of sustainable organic systems: an ecologist’s perspective on conventional and organic agriculture. In, Working with Organic Farmers: Enhancing Agency Involvement in the Northeast, V. Grubinger ed., pp. 21-29. The Center fro Sustainable Agriculture, University of Vermont: Burlington, VT.
1997	Mohler, C. L. and J. C. Frisch. Mechanical weed control in oats with a rotary hoe and tine weeder. Proceedings of the Northeastern Weed Science Society 51:2-6.
1996	D. P. Swaney, W. L. Kuo, D. A. Weinstein, C. Mohler, S. DeGloria, C. Pelkie, F-A. Tsai, T. S. Steenhuis, and C. E. McCulloch. Response of a watershed model to varying spatial landscape characteristics. pp 65-72, in, H. T. Mowrer; R. L. Czaplewski; R. H. Hamre (tech coords.), Spatial Accuracy Assessment in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences: Second International Symposium. May 21-23, 1996. General Technical Report RM-GTR-277. Fort Collins, CO. U.S. Dept of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 728 p. Mt. Pleasant, J., J. C. Frisch, C. L. Mohler and R. Burt. Cultivation basics for weed control in corn. Cornell Cooperative Extension Information Bulletin 241. 10 p.
1995	Mohler, C. L. A living mulch (white clover) / dead mulch (compost) weed control system for winter squash. Proceedings of the Northeastern Weed Science Society 49:5-10. Mohler, C. L. Controlling weeds in the crop row with cultivators: principles and practice. Proceedings of the 1995 New York State Vegetable Growers Conference, Feb. 14-16, 1995, Liverpool, NY. p. 112-115.
1992	Teasdale, J. R. and C. L. Mohler. Weed suppression by residue from hairy vetch and rye cover crops. Proceedings of the First International Weed Congress 2:516-518.
1991	Mohler, C. L. Plant community types of the central Finger Lakes Region of New York: a synopsis and key. The Proceedings of the Rochester Academy of Science, 17:55-107. 8.
1986	Mohler, C. L. A forest type classification for New York State based on U.S. Forest Service survey data. Ecosystems Research Center Report (ERC-069), Cornell University. Mohler, C. L. and L. Mudrak. Terrestrial vegetation of the northeastern shore of Lake Erie. Technical Memorandum #1 - Vegetation: An evaluation of selected landscape forms for managing winds on coastal redevelopment sites. Landscape Architecture Program, Cornell University.
1979	Mohler, C. L. An analysis of floodplain vegetation of the lower Neches drainage, Southeast Texas, with some considerations on the use of regression and correlation in plant synecology. Ph.D. Thesis, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Cornell University.

Jianying Shen

PUBLICATIONS

2005	Shen, J., Zhou, P., Cao,L., and Lu, Y. Competition correlation of rice-weed system using a mass ratio order parameter, Proceeding of 20th Asian-Pacific Weed Science Conference, 579-584. Shen, J,, Lu, Y., and Cheng, G. Effects of chemical herbicides on toxicity of non-target nitrogen-fixing Cyanobacteria in paddy fields, Proceeding of 20th Aisan-Pacific Weed Science Conference, 665-670. Shen, J.,Shen, M., and Lu. Y. Influence of environmental factors on alligator Alternanthera Rhizome, emergence and vegetative growth. Weed Science 4-30. Shen, J., and Lu, Y. Effects of herbicides on biodiversity of rice fields in China, Proceedings of Impact Assessment of Farm Chemicals Run Off from Paddy Conference, 56-67. Shen,J.,Lu, Y., and Wang, Y. Biological characters of alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxcroides(Mart.)Griseb). Acta Agriculturae Shanghai 43-48. Yi, X., Shen, J., and Lu. Y.T. HPLC analysis of monosulfuron ester. Pesticide 117-119. Shen, J., Wang, X., and Lu, Y. Comparison with nitrogen-fixing cynobacteria, organic and chemical fertilizer. Journal of Yunai Agricultural University 31-35. Shen, J., Wang, X., and Lu, Y. Damage of alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxcroides(Mart.)Griseb) in Shanghai and its chemical control. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University 267-272.
2004	Shen, J.,Wang, X., and Lu, Y. Study on toxicity of herbicides to nitrogen-fixing cynabacteria. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University 400-405. Shen, J., Cheng, G., and Lu, Y. Sensitivity of transgenic herbicide-resistant rice to herbicides. Weed Science 9-13. Shen, J., Tong, G., and He, C. Distribution and their damage in rice fields in Shanghai. Acta Agriculturae Shanghai 85-88. Shen, J., Lu, Y., and Hong, X. Weeds as a resource in Shanghai rice fields. Weed Science 86-90. Shen, J., Lu, C., and Lu, Y. Weed community succession in Shanghai rice fields during twenty years. Acta Agriculturae Shanghai 57-62. Shen, J., Lu, C., and Lu, Y. Progess in herbicide toxicity to nitrogen-fixing cynobacteria. World Pesticide 21-25. Shen, J., Lu, Y., and Cheng, G. SPIPRO principles on green food development. Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University 428-431. Tong, G. and Shen, J. Green food product and environment. Shanghai Agricultural Technology 2-4.
1999	Shen, J..,Shi, D., and Jin, Z. Experimental study on demonstrative popularization of non-woven herbicide. Shanghai Environmental Science 18:379-383. Wu, A., Cai, R., Pan, J., and Shen, J. Transgenic herbicide-resistant rice produced with spermary introduction. Journal of Shanghai Agricultural College 17:237-241.
1998	Shen, J. A study on the occurrence and control of weeds in Zoysia Japonica Stend Lawn. Shanghai Environmental Science 17:172-178. Shen, J. and Yuan, D. Investigation of pesticodes Usage on plastic shed vegetables in Shanghai. Shanghai Environmental Science 17: 10-13. Zhang, D., Zhang, X., and Sehn, J. Control of pesticides in plastic shed vegetables in Shanghai suburb. Shanghai Environmental Science 17:13-16.
1997	Shen, J. Weed damage in Lawn in Shanaghai. Journal of Shanghai Agricultural College. 15:167-170. Shen, J. Weeding activation and effects on environment of non-woven herbicides. Weed Science 3:2-6. Shen, J. Influence on lawn plants in Shanghai. Translated Collection of Pesticide 19:99-103.
1996	Shen, J. Application of non-woven spray herbicide. Journal of Shanghai Agricultural College 14:10-16. Shen, J. Occurrence and control of weed in cut carnation production shed. Journal of Shanghai Agricultural College 14:95-100. Zhou, G., Zhang, J., Shen, J., and Tu, J. Residual herbicides in tomato and Strawberry from fields using non-woven sprayed herbicides. Acta Agriculturae Shanghai 12:86-89.
1995	Zhan, G., Zhang, J., Shen, J., and Tu,J. Effect of non-woven spray herbicide on yields of tomato and strawberry. Acta Agriculturae Shanghai. 11:90-93. Zhang, J., Zhou, G., Shen, J., and Tu, J. Study on development of non-woven spray herbicides and their weeding effect. Acta Agriculturae Shanghai 11:27-33. Shen, J. Biological characteristics and control of cynodon dactylon. Journal of Shanghai Agricultural College 13:187-192. Shen, J. Application of non-woven herbicides. Chemical World 30:72-80.
1993	Shen, J. A Guide to Weed Field Experiment. Jiaotong University Press(Shanghai, China).
1992	Shen, J. Weed Biological Characters and Control Methods. Jiaotong University Press(Shanghai, China).

Andrew McDonald

PUBLICATIONS

2006	McDonald, A.J., S.J. Riha, J.M. Duxbury, and J.G. Lauren. Wheat responses to novel rice cultural practices and soil moisture conditions in the rice-wheat rotation of Nepal. Field Crops Research [Accepted]. McDonald, A.J., P.R. Hobbs, and S.J. Riha. Does the system of rice intensification outperform conventional best management? A synopsis of the empirical record. Field Crops Research 96(1): 31-36. McDonald, A.J., S.J. Riha, J.M. Duxbury, T.S. Steenhuis, and J.G. Lauren. Water balance and rice growth responses to direct seeding, deep tillage, and landscape placement: findings from a valley terrace in Nepal. Field Crops Research 95(2-3): 367-382. McDonald, A.J., S.J. Riha, J.M. Duxbury, T.S. Steenhuis, and J.G. Lauren. Soil physical responses to novel rice cultural practices in the rice-wheat system: comparative evidence from a swelling soil in Nepal. Soil & Tillage Research 86(2): 163-175.
2004	McDonald, A.J., S.J. Riha, K.T. Rebel, and J. Blake. Soil water deficit calculator: potential irrigation and phytoremediation estimator for the SRS. (decision support software for optimized tritium management, USDA Forest Service). McDonald, A.J., S.J. Riha, and C.L. Mohler. Mining the record: historical evidence for climatic influences on maize - Abutilon theophrasti competition. Weed Research 44, 439 - 445.
2003	McDonald, A.J., and S.J. Riha, Event-driven phosphorous loading in the Owasco Lake watershed. Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Cornell University.
1999	McDonald, A.J., and S.J. Riha. Model of crop-weed competition applied to Maize-Abutilon theophrasti interactions. I. Model description and evaluation. Weed Research 39, 355-369. McDonald, A.J., and S.J. Riha, Model of crop-weed competition applied to Maize-Abutilon theophrasti interactions. II. Assessing the impact of climate: implications for economic thresholds. Weed Research 39, 371- 381.

Kristine Averill

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2008	Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, and S.H. Morris. Response of pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) to triclopyr application and clipping. Invasive Plant Science and Management 1(2): 196-206.
2007	Averill, K.M. and A. DiTommaso. Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa L.): A troublesome species of increasing concern. Weed Technology 21(1):279-287.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2009	Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Pale swallow-wort establishment and survival in four disturbance regimens in central New York State. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 270. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2009). Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Vegetative expansion of the invasive swallow-worts in New York State. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 63:40.
2008	Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Pale swallow wort: It’s establishing and expanding. How can we control it? Northeast Natural History Conference X. N.Y. State Mu. Circ. 71:5. Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, and L.R. Milbrath. Pale swallow-wort establishment and survival across four disturbance regimes. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 62:6.
2007	K. M. Averill, A. DiTommaso, and S.H. Morris. Reponse of pale swallow-wort to triclopyr application and clipping. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 61:69 Blanchard, M.L., A. DiTommaso, K.M. Averill, C.L. Mohler, and J.N. Barney. Does polyembryony confer greater competitive ability in the non-native vine, pale swallow-wort. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 61:5
2006	Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, S.H. Morris, and L.R. Milbrath. Vegetative expansion and seedling fate of swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum spp.), introduced invasive vines in the northeastern U.S. Ecological Society of America Meeting Abstracts, 91:16. Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, S.H. Morris and L.R. Milbrath. Clonal expansion and reproductive output of the invasive vine pale swallow-wort in central NY State. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 60:57.

THESIS

2005	Averill, K.M. Nutritional and consumer preference tests of 'Liberty' apples grown under organic and integrated fruit production systems. B.S. Honors Thesis, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. 35 pp.

Lillian Magidow

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2008	Magidow, L.C., A. DiTommaso, Q.M. Ketterings, and L.R. Milbrath. Emergence and performance of pale and black swallow-wort on two New York soils at three pH levels. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 266. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2008). Magidow, L.C., A. DiTommaso, Q.M. Ketterings, and L.R. Milbrath. Does soil pH influence swallow-wort distribution in its current range? Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 62:21.
2007	Magidow, L.C., A. DiTommaso, L. Milbrath, and C.L. Mohler. Emergence and performance of two swallow-wort species on soils of varying pH and origin. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 61:12.
2004	Magidow, L. Farmer Perspectives on Maize, Globalization, and Change in Chiapas, Mexico. American Society of Agronomy – Crop Science Society of America – Soil Science Society of America International Annual Meetings, Seattle, WA, November 1, 2004. Magidow, L. Farmer Perspectives on Maize, Globalization, and Change in Chiapas, Mexico. 18^th Annual Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium, Minneapolis, MN, April 28, 2004.

THESIS

2004	Magidow, L. Farmer Perspectives on Maize, Globalization, and Change in Chiapas, Mexico. B.S. Thesis University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA. pp 65.

PRESENTATIONS

2005	Kronback, D., Magidow, L., Porter, P., Reed, J., Scott, L., Simmons, S., Tchida, C. Student/Faculty Perspectives on “Experiential Learning”: What Makes it Work? Academy of Distinguished Teachers Conference, Minneapolis, MN, April 25, 2005.
2004	Magidow, L. Farmer Perspectives on Maize, Globalization, and Change in Chiapas, Mexico. What’s Up in Sustainable Agriculture Seminar Series, St. Paul, MN, April 14, 2004.
2003	Magidow, L. Maize and Culture in the Era of Free Trade. Resource Center for the Americas Seminar Series, Minneapolis, MN, November 22, 2003.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS

2005

Magidow, L. Sustaining Families, Sustaining Farming. Honors Project Submitted May 6, 2005 to College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, 55455. Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture Website [http://www.misa.umn.edu]. Awaiting online publication.

Rachel Shuler

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2008	Shuler, R.E., A. DiTommaso, J.E. Losey, and C.L. Mohler. Post-dispersal weed seed predation is affected by experimental substrate. Weed Science 56(6): 889-895.

2005	Shuler, R. E., T. H. Roulston, and G.E. Farris. Farming practices influence wild pollinator populations on squash and pumpkins. Journal of Economic Entomology 98(3): 790-795.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2006	Shuler, R.E., A.DiTommaso, J.E.Losey. Geospatial analysis of seed removal rates and arthropod diversity and activity density in adjacent annual cropping studies. Ecological Society of America Meeting Abstracts, 91:359.

Stephanie Whitehouse

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2008	Whitehouse, S.E., A. DiTommaso, and C.L. Mohler. Manipulation of soil nitrogen levels and its effects on weed vigor and fecundity. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 62:37.

Emily Hotchkiss

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2008	Hotchkiss, E.E., A. DiTommaso, D.C. Brainard, and C.L. Mohler. Survival and performance of the invasive vine Vincetoxicum rossicum (Apocynaceae) from seeds of different embryo number under two light environments. American Journal of Botany 95(4): 447-453.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2007

Hotchkiss, E.E., A. DiTommaso, D.C. Brainard, and C.L. Mohler. Survival and performance of the invasive vine pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) under two light environments and originating from seeds of different polyembryonic class. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 100. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2007).].

Brian Caldwell

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2001	Caldwell, B. and C.L. Mohler. Stale seedbed practices for vegetable production. HortScience 36:703-705.
1994	Dushoff, J., B. Caldwell and C. L. Mohler. Evaluating the environmental impact of pesticides: a critique of the environmental impact quotient. American Entomologist 40:180-184.

BOOKS

2005	Caldwell, B., E. Sideman, E. Brown-Rosen, A. Shelton, and C. Smart. Resource Guide for Organic Insect and Disease Management. New York State Agriculture Experiment Station, Geneva, NY. For more information visit: http://www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pp/resourceguide/index.php.
2004	Caldwell, B. Vegetable Crop Health: Helping Nature Control Pests and Diseases Organically Vegetable Crop Health. NOFA Interstate Council. Barre, MA. For more information visit: http://www.nofany.org/publications.html

Scott Morris

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2008	Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, and S.H. Morris. Response of pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) to triclopyr application and clipping. Invasive Plant Science and Management 1(2): 196-206.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2007

Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, and S.H. Morris. Response of pale swallow-wort to triclopyr application and clipping. Proceedings of the 61st Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 61:69.

2006

Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, S.H. Morris, and L.R. Milbrath. Vegetative expansion and seedling fate of swallow-worts (Vincetoxicum spp.), introduced invasive vines in the northeastern U.S. Ecological Society of America Meeting Abstracts, 91:16. Averill, K.M., A. DiTommaso, C.L. Mohler, Morris, S.H. and L.R. Milbrath. Colnal expansion and reproductive output of the invasive vine pale swallow-wort in cnetral NY State. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 60:57.

Dan Brainard

PUBLICATIONS

2008	Hotchkiss, E.E., A. DiTommaso, D.C. Brainard, and C.L. Mohler. Survival and performance of the invasive vine Vincetoxicum rossicum (Apocynaceae) from seeds of different embryo number under two light environments. American Journal of Botany 95(4): 447-453.

2007	Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso, and C.L. Mohler. Intraspecific variation in seed characteristics of Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii) from habitats with contrasting crop rotation histories. Weed Science 55(3):218-226.
2006	Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso and C.L. Mohler. Intraspecific variation in germination response to ammonium nitrate of Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii) seeds originating from organic versus conventional vegetable farms. Weed Science 54(3):435-442. Brainard, D.C. and A. DiTommaso. Comparison of growth and seed characteristics of one triazine-resistant and 20 susceptible Powell amaranth populations. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 115 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2006).
2005	Brainard, D.C., R.R. Bellinder and A. DiTommaso. Effects of canopy shade on the morphology, phenology, and seed characteristics of Powell amaranth. Weed Science 53:175-186. DiTommaso, A., D.C. Brainard and B. Webster. Seed characteristics of the invasive alien vine Vincetoxicum rossicum are affected by site, harvest date, and storage duration. Canadian Journal of Botany 83:102-110. DiTommaso, A., M.E. Krasny and D.C. Brainard. Cornell Weed Watch: A new citizen science program on urban weeds. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 139 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2005). Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso and T.L. Setter. Effects of maternal drought and nitrogen stress on seed germination of two populations of Powell amaranth. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts. No. 179 [CD-ROM Computer File]. Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2005). Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso and C.L. Mohler. Ecotypic variation in seed characteristics of Powell amaranth from habitats with contrasting crop rotation histories. Proceedings of the Northeastern Weed Science Society 59: 142.
2004	Brainard, D.C., R.R. Bellinder and A.J. Miller. Cultivation and interseeding for weed control in transplanted cabbage (Brassica oleracea). Weed Technology 18:704-710. Brainard, D.C. and R.R. Bellinder. Weed suppression in a broccoli-winter rye intercropping system. Weed Science 52:281-290. Brainard, D.C. and R.R. Bellinder. Asessing variability in Powell amaranth fecundity using a simulation model. Weed Research 44:1-15. Brainard, D.C., A. DiTommaso and C.L. Mohler. Ecotypic variation in germination response of Powell amaranth seeds to ammonium nitrate. Proceedings of the Northeastern Weed Science Society 58:165.
2003	DiTommaso, A. D., B. Webster, D. C. Brainard and N. Hubert. Seed germination of Vincetoxicum rossicum from contrasting habitats. New England Invasive Plant Summit. 19-20 September. Framingham, MA. p. 16. Brainard, D.C., and R.R. Bellinder. Assessing the influence of climate and competitive environment on Powell amaranth fecundity using a simulation model. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 43: 74.
2002	Brainard, D.C., and R.R. Bellinder. Influence of competitive environment on morphology, phenology and seed production of Powell amaranth (Amaranthus powellii) and hairy galinsoga (Galinsoga ciliata). Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 42: 45-46. Brainard, D.C. Weed management implications of a broccoli-winter rye intercropping system. Ph.D. dissertation. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. 135 p.
2001	Brainard, D.C., and R.R. Bellinder. Effect of cultivation and interseeded cover crops on weed suppression and cover crop establishment in fall kale and broccoli. British Crop Prot. Conf., Weeds-2001. 2:321-324.
2000	Brainard, D.C., and R.R. Bellinder. Combining cultivation and interseeded winter rye (Secale cereale) in transplanted fall broccoli to minimize yield loss and weed seed production. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 41:105-106.
1999	Stivers, L.J., Brainard, D.C., Abawi, G.C. and D.W. Wolfe. Cover crops for vegetable production in the Northeast. Cornell Cooperative Extension Information Bulletin 244.

Julie Major

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2005

Major, J., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, and N.P.S. Falcão. Weed dynamics on Amazonian dark earth and adjacent soils of Brazil. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 111(1-4):1-12. Major, J., C. Steiner, A. DiTommaso, N.P.S. Falcão, and J. Lehmann. Weed composition and cover after three years of soil fertility management in the central Brazilian Amazon: Compost, fertilizer, manure and charcoal additions. Weed Biology and Management 5(2): 69-76. Major, J., C.R. Clement, and A. DiTommaso. 2005. Influence of market orientation on food plant diversity of farms located on Amazonian Dark Earth in the region of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Economic Botany 59(1): 77-86.

BOOK CHAPTERS

2003

Major, J., A. DiTommaso, L. German, and J. McCann. 2003. Weed Population Dynamics and Management on Amazonian Dark Earth Soils. In: Anthropogenic Dark Earths in the Humid Tropics -Prehistoric Origin and Future Explorations. J. Lehmann, B. Glaser, and B. Woods [eds.], Kluwer Academic Publishers, The Netherlands.

PRESENTATIONS

2004

Major, J., DiTommaso, A., Lehmann, J., Falcão, N.P.S. Maize and weed flora dynamics on Amazonian Dark Earth. Energy and Agricultural Carbon Utilization Symposium, University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA, June 10-11, 2004. Presentation published on the conference CD-Rom. Major, J., DiTommaso, A. Weed dynamics in maize planted on anthropogenic Terra preta de Índio and surrounding oxisols in the central Brazilian Amazon. Northeastern Weed Science Society, 58th Annual Meeting, Cambridge, MA, January 5-8, 2004. Abstract published in the meeting Proceedings.

Rob Nurse

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2007	Nurse, R.E., A.S. Hamill, J.J. Kells, and P.H. Sikkema. Annual weed control may be improved when AMS is added to below label glyphosate doses in glyphosate-tolerant corn (Zea mays L.). Crop Protection. (Submitted – May, 2007). Soltani, N., R. E. Nurse, D.E. Robinson, and P.H. Sikkema. Response of pinto and Small Red Mexican bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to postemergence herbicides. Weed Technology. (Submitted – May, 2007). P.H. Sikkema, Nurse, R.E., T. Welacky, and A.S. Hamill. Impact of corn row spacing, plant population density and herbicide rate on weed populations and corn yield in Ontario. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. (Submitted – May, 2007). Nurse, R.E., W.D. Reynolds, and S.E. Weaver. The germination characteristics of the dimorphic seeds of Atriplex patula. Weed Science. (Submitted – April, 2007). Sikkema, P.H., D. E. Robinson, R. E. Nurse, and N. Soltani. Pre-emergence herbicides for potential use in pinto and Small Red Mexican bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production. Crop Protection (In Press – May, 2007). Soltani, N., R.E. Nurse, D. E. Robinson and P. H. Sikkema. 2007. Response of pinto and small red Mexican beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to pre-plant incorporated herbicides. Weed Biology and Management. (In Press – May, 2007). Nurse, R.E., and P.B. Cavers. The germination characteristics of Scrophularia marilandica L. (Scophulariaceae) seeds. Plant Ecology. (Accepted, pending revisions – April, 2007). Nurse, R.E., A.S. Hamill, C.J. Swanton, F. Tardif, and P.H. Sikkema. Weed control and yield response to foramsulfuron in corn (Zea mays). Weed Technology. 21: (In Press – Nov 25, 2006). Nurse, R.E., A.S. Hamill, C.J. Swanton, F. Tardif, W. Deen, and P.H. Sikkema. Is a residual herbicide required prior to glyphosate application in no-till glyphosate-tolerant soybean (Glycine max)? Crop Protection. 26(4):484-489.
2006	Nurse, R.E., C.J. Swanton, F. Tardif, and P.H. Sikkema. Weed control and yield are improved when glyphosate is preceded by a residual herbicide in glyphosate-tolerant corn (Zea mays). Crop Protection. 25(11): 1174-1179. Nurse, R.E., D.E. Robinson, A.S. Hamill, and P.H. Sikkema. Annual broadleaved weed control in transplanted tomato with clomazone in Canada. Crop Protection. 25(8): 795-799.
2005	Nurse, R.E. and A. DiTommaso. Corn competition alters the germinability of velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) seeds. Weed Science. 53: 479-488.
2004	Nurse, R.E., A. DiTommaso, and R.A. Ramirez. Planting date effects on the germinability and seedling vigor of Abutilon theophrasti (Malvaceae) seeds. Phytoprotection. 85:161-168. DiTommaso, A. and Nurse, R.E. Impact of sodium hypochlorite concentration and exposure period on germination and radicle elongation of three annual weed species. Seed Science and Technology 32:377-391.
2003	Nurse, R.E., B.D. Booth, and C.J. Swanton. Predispersal seed predation of Amaranthus retroflexus L. and Chenopodium album L. growing in soyabean fields. Weed Research 43: 260-268.

TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS

2002	DiTommaso, A., C.L. Mohler, and R.E. Nurse. Herbaceous weeds, in Pest Control, edited by R. Lal. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), Developed under the Auspices of the UNESCO, Eolss Publishers, Oxford, UK, [http://www.eolss.net].

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2007	Nurse, R.E. Reduced risk weed management options for seed corn. Ontario Seed Corn Growers Annual Meeting. Attended by approximately 100 seed corn growers, provincial crop specialists and agronomists. March/07. Robinson, D.E. and Nurse, R.E. Weed control in sugar beets. Ontario Sugar Beet Growers Annual Research Meeting, Chatham, Ontario. Attended by approximately 100 sugar beet growers, provincial crop specialists and agronomists. Feb 8/07. Robinson, D.E. and Nurse, R.E. Weed management in sugar beets. Michigan/Ontario Research Reporting Session. Attended by approximately 125 sugar beet growers, state extension personnel and company agronomists. Jan 30/07. Robinson, D.E. and Nurse, R.E. Weed control in tomatoes. Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers’ Annual Conference, London, Ontario. Attended by approximately 150 growers, provincial crop specialists, and private crop consultants. Jan 23/07. Robinson, D.E. and Nurse, R.E. 2007. Weed control in red beets, carrots, vine crops, peppers and cole crops. Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers’ Annual Conference, London, Ontario. Attended by approximately 150 growers, provincial crop specialists, and private crop consultants. Jan 23/07.
2006	Robinson, D.E., Nurse, R.E., Soltani, N. and Sikkema, P.H. Tank-mixing strobilurin fungicides with metribuzin, thifensulfuron and rimsulfuron in tomato. North Central Weed Science Society Meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. December 12/06. Nurse, R.E. Vegetable weed management research at Harrow. Invited Speaker: Essex County Associated growers Meeting. November/06 Robinson, D.E. and Nurse, R.E. Weed control in snap and lima beans, peas and sweet corn. Ontario Pea, Bean and Sweet Corn Research and Services Subcommittee of the OHRSC. Woodstock, Ontario. November 23/06. Hamill, A.S. and Nurse, R.E. Reduced risk weed management options for seed corn. Ontario Seed Corn Growers Annual Meeting. Attended by approximately 100 seed corn growers, provincial crop specialists and agronomists. March/06. Robinson, D.E. and Nurse, R.E. Weed control in sweet corn, peas, snap and lima beans. Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers’ Annual Conference, London, Ontario. Attended by approximately 150 growers, provincial crop specialists, and private crop consultants. Jan 24/06.
2005	Nurse, R.E. and Hamill, A.S. Canadian Weed Science Society Meeting, Niagara Falls, ON, Nov. 2005. Poster: Data collection in support of minor use in seed corn.
2004	Nurse, R.E. and DiTommaso, A. Weed Science Society of America Meeting, Kansas City, MS, Feb. 2004. Paper. Influence of photoperiod and corn competition on reproduction, seed germination, and seedling vigor in velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti Medic.).
2003	Nurse, R.E. and DiTommaso, A. Northeastern Weed Science Society Meeting, Baltimore, MD. Jan. 2003. Paper: Influence of seed pretreatment with sodium hypochlorite on seed germination and radicle elongation in three annual weed species.
2002	Nurse, R.E. and DiTommaso, A. Northeastern Weed Science Society Meeting,Philadelphia, PA, Jan 2002. Paper: Influence of photoperiod on barnyardgrass seed germination and seedling vigor. Nurse, R.E. and DiTommaso, A. Weed Science Society of America Meeting, Reno, NV, Feb. 2002. Poster: Influence of photoperiod and corn crop on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) seed germination and seedling vigor.
2001	Nurse, R.E. and Swanton, C.J. Northeastern Weed Science Society Meeting, Cambridge, MA, Jan. 2001. Paper: Predispersal weed seed predation in soybean fields.
2000	Nurse, R.E. and Swanton, C.J. Weed Science Society of America Meeting, Toronto, ON, Feb. 2000. Paper: Predispersal weed seed predation in soybeans.
1999	Nurse, R.E. and Swanton, C.J. Expert Committee on Weed Control (now Canadian Weed Science Society) Meeting, Ottawa, ON, Dec. 1999. Paper: Predispersal weed seed predation in soybeans.
1998	Nurse, R.E. and Cavers, P.B. OEEC (Ontario Ethology and Ecology Colloquium), Queen's University, Kingston, ON, May 1998. Paper: Germination characteristics of Scrophularia marilandica L.

EXTENSION ARTICLES

2007	Nurse, R.E. and D.E. Robinson. Ontario Sugarbeet Research Update: 2006. Newsbeet Magazine 2007 Spring Edition. pp. 25-27.

THESES

2004	Nurse, R.E. Maternal effects on dormancy in seeds of velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti Medic.) in maize (Zea mays L.) fields. Ph.D. Thesis. Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA. pp 128.
2000	Nurse, R.E. Predispersal weed seed predation in soybean fields. M.Sc. Thesis. University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada. pp. 78.
1998	Nurse, R.E. The germination characteristics of Scrophularia marilandica L. Honors Thesis. University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada. pp. 45.

MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION

Nurse, R.E., C. Bertin, S. Darbyshire, and A. DiTommaso. The biology of Canadian weeds Setaria faberi. Canadian Journal of Plant Science.

Nurse, R.E., C.J. Swanton, F. Tardif, A.S. Hamill, and P.H. Sikkema. Biologically effective rate of mesotrione for pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control in corn (Zea mays). Weed Technology.

Larissa Smith

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

2008	Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, and S. Greipsson. Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the exotic invasive vine pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum). Invasive Plant Science and Management 1(2): 142-152.
2006	Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann, and S. Greipsson. Growth and reproductive potential of the invasive exotic vine Vincetoxicum rossicum in Northern New York State. Canadian Journal of Botany 84(12):1771-1780.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS

2006	Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Greipsson. Do mycorrihizal fungi influence conpetition between the invasive; pale swallo-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum) and native; common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)? Weed Science Society of America Abstract. No. 112 [CD-ROM Computer File]> Weed Science Society of America, Lawrence, KS. (Feb. 2006). Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Greipsson. Influence of AMF on competition between the invasive vine, pale swallow-wort and common milkweed. Proceedings of the 60th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society, 60:53.
2005	Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Greipsson. Influence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on the invasive vine pale swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum rossicum). Proceedings of the 59th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 59:132.
2004	Smith, L.L., A. DiTommaso, J. Lehmann and S. Griepsson. 2004. Biology of the invasive plant pale swallow-wort. Proceedings of the 58th Annual Meeting of the Northeastern Weed Science Society of America, 58:96.