Slide Presentations from Past Meetings
The Western Society of Weed Science strives to expand educational opportunities to its members and others involved in plant sciences. The following slide presentations are for educational purposes only and may not portray the thoughts and views of the entire Society membership.
Questions about material contained in each presentation should be directed back to the author and not the Society.
2011 – Invasive Plants Symposium – Spokane, WA | |
Ecology and Management of Invasive Species.
Ecological Effects of Invasive Plants on Forest Ecosystems.
Impact of Invasive Plants on Rangeland and Grassland Ecosystems.
Spotted Knapweed and Songbirds: Understanding the Nature of Invader Impacts.
Impact of Spartina and its Control in Willapa Bay, WA on Migratory Shorebird Foraging and Native Marsh Succession.
Impacts of Exotic Plants in Natural Systems: Methods and Findings of Experimental Research.
Do Not Fiddle While Rome Burns: Directing Research to Address Management and Policy. |
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2009 – Biological Control of Invasive Plants – Albuquerque, NM |
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Overview of Biological Control of Invasive Weeds-Historical Perspective and Appropriate Uses.
APHIS Requirement for Test Populations, Technical Advisory Group Function, Permits.
Role of US Fish and Wildlife Service in Review.
Combining Biocontrol with Herbicides or Grazing.
Mowing Combined with Biological Control for Field Bindweed Management.
How Effective is Biological Control, What are its Limitations, and How Can We Do a Better Job?
Risk Assessment in Biological Control.
Leafy Spurge and Muskthistle Biocontrol in New Mexico.
Salvinia on the Colorado River; Other Aquatics.
Tamarisk in Texas.
Dalmation Toadflax.
The Role of State Insectaries in the Biological Control of Weeds.
Biological Control Possibilities for the Southwest.
Eradication of Saltcedar and Giant Cane along the Big Bend Reach of the Rio Grande.
Utilization of Tamarisk by Southwestern Willow Flycatchers and other Bird Species.
Habitat Recovery After Simulated Salt Cedar Leaf Beetle Impacts. |
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2009 – Jointed Goatgrass Symposium – Albuquerque, NM |
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Symposium Booklet (Numbers in booklet correspond to the numbering listed below)
PAPERS
[1] National Jointed Goatgrass Research Program: History, Politics and Administration. Darrell L. Hanavan*, Executive Director, Colorado Wheat Administrative Committee, Centennial, CO and Alex Ogg, National Jointed Goatgrass Program, Ten Sleep, WY.
[2] Climatic Variability as a Driving Force For Integrated Weed Management. Doug Schmale*, National Jointed Goatgrass Program, Lodgepole, NE and Randy Anderson, ARS-USDA, Brookings, SD.
[3] Integrated Management of Jointed Goatgrass in the Pacific Northwest. Frank Young*, ARS-USDA, Pullman, WA; Joe Yenish, Washington State University, Pullman; Dan Ball, Oregon State University, Pendleton; and Donn Thill, University of Idaho, Moscow.
[4] Integrated Jointed Goatgrass Management Systems in the Central and Southern Great Plains. Phillip W. Stahlman* and Patrick W. Geier, Kansas State University, Hays; and Thomas F. Peeper, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
[5] Impact of Weed Genetics on Weed Management: Jointed Goatgrass in Wheat–A Case Study. Carol Mallory-Smith*, Oregon State University, Corvallis and Robert Zemetra*, University of Idaho, Moscow.
[6] How the Principles Developed in This National Program Can Be Applied to Other Invasive Weed Problems: A Brainstorming Session. Phil Westra*, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins and Drew Lyon, University of Nebraska, Scottsbluff, NE.
POSTERS
[7] Jointed Goatgrass Research from Wyoming and Nebraska. Stephen D. Miller*, Andrew R. Kniss, David W. Wilson, University of Wyoming, Laramie, and Drew J. Lyon, University of Nebraska, Scottsbluff.
[8] Jointed Goatgrass Research in Colorado Over Eleven Years. Philip Westra*, Todd Gaines, Pat Byrne, Sarah Ward, and Scott Nissen, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins; and Dale Shaner, USDA-ARS, Ft. Collins, CO.
[9] Controlling Jointed Goatgrass In The Central Great Plains. Robert N. Klein* and Gordon E. Hanson, University of Nebraska, North Platte.
[10] Jointed Goatgrass Management Strategies in Oklahoma Winter Wheat. Thomas F. Peeper*, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.
[11] Developing a Jointed Goatgrass Management Program for the Intermountain West. Ralph E. Whitesides*, Corey V. Ransom, Utah State University, Logan; and Don W. Morishita, University of Idaho, Twin Falls.
[12] Influence of Fallow Tillage on Jointed Goatgrass Emergence and Competition in Winter Wheat. Daniel A. Ball*, Oregon State University, Pendleton; Jack O. Evans, Utah State University, Logan; Gail A. Wicks, University of Nebraska, North Platte.
[13] Competitive Wheat: A Key Component in Integrated Weed Management. Steven Seefeldt, USDA-ARS, Fairbanks, AK and Alex Ogg*, USDA-ARS (retired), Ten Sleep, WY.
[14] Jointed Goatgrass Best Management Practices and Clearfield Wheat Risk Assessment. Phillip W. Stahlman*, Patrick W. Geier, John C. Frihauf, and Anthony D. White. Kansas State University, Hays; Monsanto Co., Hannibal, MO.
[15] Pacific Northwest Extension Activities on Jointed Goatgrass. Joseph P. Yenish*, Roland Schirman, Doug Schmale, and Eric Zakarison, Washington State University, Pullman.
[16] Pacific Northwest USDA-ARS Research and Extension Activities. Frank L. Young*, USDA-ARS, Pullman; Joseph P. Yenish, Laylah S. Sullivan, Washington State University, Pullman; Daniel A. Ball, Oregon State University, Pendleton; Donn C. Thill, and Richard S. Zemetra, University of Idaho, Moscow.
[17] WERA-077 Managing Invasive Weeds in Wheat. Joe Yenish*, Washington State University, Pullman; Andy Hulting, Oregon State University, Corvallis; Andrew Kniss, University of Wyoming, Laramie; Drew Lyon, University of Nebraska, Scottsbluff; and Phil Westra, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
[18] Prediction and Prevention of Seed Production in Jointed Goatgrass. Daniel A. Ball*, Oregon State University, Pendleton; and Alex G. Ogg Jr., USDA-ARS, Pullman, WA (retired).
[19] Seed Dormancy and Germination Characteristics of Jointed Goatgrass. Lynn Fandrich* and Carol Mallory-Smith, Oregon State University, Corvallis.
Elena Sanchez-Olguin*, Carol Mallory-Smith, Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon.
[21] Ecotype Response Of Jointed Goatgrass Caryopses To Vernalization Duration. Michael Quinn*, Carol Mallory-Smith, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR; And Lynn Fandrich, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
[22] Size of Jointed Goatgrass Seed Varies by Floret Position. Lynn Fandrich* and Carol Mallory-Smith, Oregon State University, Corvallis.
[23] Determining Physiological Maturation Of Jointed Goatgrass (Aegilops Cylindrica) Caryopses. Michael P. Quinn* and Don W. Morishita, University of Idaho, Twin Falls; William I. Price, University of Idaho, Moscow.
[24] Molecular Evidence For Genetic Structure In Jointed Goatgrass (Aegilops Cylindrica). Bethany F. Econopouly*, John K. McKay, Harald Meimberg, Scott Reid, and Philip Westra, Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
[25] Assessing the Risk of Gene Flow Between Wheat and Jointed Goatgrass. Z. Wang, M. Rehman, J. Hansen, and R.S. Zemetra, University of Idaho; A. Perez-Jones, L. Kroiss, H. Gandi, C. Watson, O. Riera-Lizarazu, M.I. Vales, and C. Mallory-Smith, Oregon State University.
[26] Where the Money Was Spent. Alex Ogg*, USDA-ARS (retired), Ten Sleep, WY
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2007 – Knotweed Symposium – Portland, OR |
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Proceedings Booklet (Numbers in booklet correspond to the numbering listed below)
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2006 – The Shadow of 911 – Agricultural Bioterrorism in North America |
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2004 – Salt Cedar Symposium — Colorado Springs |
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