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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2008

Bertin, C., A.F. Senesac, A. DiTommaso, F.S. Rossi, and L.A. Weston. Evaluation of selected fine leaf fescue (Festuca) cultivars for turf quality and weed suppression. HortScience[Accepted].

Shuler, R.E., A. DiTommaso, J.E. Losey, and C.L. Mohler. Post-dispersal weed seed predation is affected by experimental substrate. Weed Science [In Press - DOI: 10.1614/WS-08-081.1].

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 [In Press – DOI 10.1007/s11258-008-9481-3].

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

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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)

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)

2002

DiTommaso, A., R. Massicotte, and A.K. Watson. Management of common ragweed along roadways: A collaborative effort in QuŁbec. 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 58th Flax Institute of the United States, Fargo, ND, pp.180-188.

PAPER PRESENTATIONS WITH ABSTRACTS (1999 - PRESENT)

2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007

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).

 

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 58th 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 58th 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 58th 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 58th 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 58th 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 58th 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 58th 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 7th 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 QuŁbec. 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)

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2002

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]

 

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.

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.

 

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 QuŁbec 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 [In Press - DOI: 10.1614/WS-08-081.1].

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.