Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Linkages between soil micro-site properties and CO2 and N2O emissions during a simulated thaw for a northern prairie Mollisol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wick, A.F., Phillips, B.L., Liebig, M.A., West, M.S., Daniels, W. 2012. Linkages between soil micro-site properties and CO2 and N2O emissions during a simulated thaw for a northern prairie Mollisol. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 50:118-125.

Mixed-grass prairie canopy structure and spectral reflectance vary with topographic position - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phillips, B.L., Ngugi, M., Hendrickson, J.R., Smith, A., West, M.S. 2012. Mixed-grass prairie canopy structure and spectral reflectance vary with topographic position. Environmental Management. 50:914-928. DOI 10.1007/s00267-012-9931-5.

Biogenic emissions of CO2 and N2O at multiple depths increase exponentially during a simulated soil thaw for a northern prairie Mollisol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phillips, B.L., Wick, A.F., Liebig, M.A., West, M.S., Daniels, W. 2012. Biogenic emissions of CO2 and N2O at multiple depths increase exponentially during a simulated soil thaw for a northern prairie Mollisol. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 45:14-22.

C4 grasses prosper as carbon dioxide eliminates desiccation in warmed semi-arid grasslands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morgan, J.A., Lecain, D.R., Pendall, E., Blumenthal, D.M., Kimball, B.A., Carillo, Y., Williams, D., Heisler White, J.L., Dijkstra, F., West, M.S. 2011. C4 grasses prosper as carbon dioxide eliminates desiccation in warmed semi-arid grasslands. Nature. 476:202-205.

A fluctuating thermal regime improves survival of cold-mediated delayed emergence in developing Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinehart, J.P., Yocum, G.D., West, M.S., Kemp, W.P. 2011. A fluctuating thermal regime improves survival of cold-mediated delayed emergence in developing Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(4):1162-1166.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in U.S. meat and poultry from two statistically designed surveys showing trends and levels from 2002 to 2008 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huwe, J.K., West, M.S. 2011. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers in U.S. meat and poultry from two statistically designed surveys showing trends and levels from 2002 to 2008. Journal of Agricultural Food & Chemistry. 59(10):5428-5434.

Long-term tillage and cropping effects on biological properties associated with soil aggregation in semi-arid eastern Montana, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Caesar, T., Sainju, U.M., Wright, S.E., Shelver, W.L., Kolberg, R.L., West, M.S. 2010. Long-term tillage and cropping effects on biological properties associated with soil aggregation in semi-arid eastern Montana, USA. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 47:157-165.

A Comparison of Hamster Anesthetics and Their Effect on Mosquito Blood Feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Murrieta, C.M., Bennett, K.E., Stuart, M.A., West, M.S., Miller, M.M. 2010. A Comparison of Hamster Anesthetics and Their Effect on Mosquito Blood Feeding. Journal of Entomological Science. 45(4):388-391.

Impacts of long-term no-tillage and conventional tillage management of spring wheat-lentil cropping systems in dryland Eastern Montana, USA, on fungi associated to soil aggregation - (Proceedings) - (16-Feb-10)

Estrogenicity and Nutrient Concentration of Surface Waters Surrounding a Large Confinement Dairy Operation Using Best Management Practices for Land Application of Animal Wastes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shappell, N.W., Elder, K.H., West, M.S. 2010. Estrogenicity and Nutrient Concentration of Surface Waters Surrounding a Large Confinement Dairy Operation Using Best Management Practices for Land Application of Animal Wastes. Environmental Science and Technology. 44:2365-2371.

Phenology and Abundance of Bean Leaf Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Eastern South Dakota on Alfalfa and Soybean Relative to Tillage, Fertilization and Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Dec-09)

Interrupted Incubation and Short-Term Storage of the Alfalfa Pollinator, Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae): A Potential Tool for Synchronizing Bees With Bloom - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yocum, G.D., Rinehart, J.P., West, M.S., Kemp, W.P. 2010. Interrupted Incubation and Short-Term Storage of the Alfalfa Pollinator, Megachile rotundata (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae): A Potential Tool for Synchronizing Bees With Bloom. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(2):234-241.

Aboveground productivity of C3 and C4 perennial grasses are differentially affected by elevated CO2 and warming in a Wyoming northern mixed-grass prairie - (Abstract Only)

Morgan, J.A., Lecain, D.R., Booth, D.T., Blumenthal, D.M., Williams, D.G., Pendall, E., Dijkstra, F.A., Smith, D.P., Kimball, B.A., West, M.S. 2009. Aboveground productivity of C3 and C4 perennial grasses are differentially affected by elevated CO2 and warming in a Wyoming northern mixed-grass prairie. Ecological Society of America Proceedings. COS 38-5.

Effects of Viral Infection on Blood-Feeding Behavior in Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Abstract Only)

Bennett, K.E., Hopper, J.E., Stuart, M.A., West, M.S., Drolet, B.S. Effects of Viral Infection on Blood-Feeding Behavior in Culicoides sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Meeting Abstract.

Effects of Viral Infection on Blood Feeding Behavior and Fecundity in Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Abstract Only)

Bennett, K.E., Hopper, J.E., Stuart, M.A., West, M.S., Drolet, B.S. 2008. Effects of Viral Infection on Blood Feeding Behavior and Fecundity in Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.

Blood Feeding Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infected Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bennett, K.E., Hopper, J.E., Stuart, M.A., West, M.S., Drolet, B.S. 2008. Blood Feeding Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infected Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 2008 Sep 45(5):921-6

Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass Following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-header - (Abstract Only)

Nielsen, D.C., Henry, W.B., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., West, M.S. 2008. Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass Following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-header. Agronomy Abstract. Presented at the International American Society of Agronomy meetings, Crop Science Society of America and Soil Science Society of America (ASA/CSSA/SSSA) annual meetings. Oct. 5-9, 2008. Houston, TX.

A Model for Prediction of Heat Stability of Photosynthetic Membranes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ristic, Z., Bukovnik, U., Prasad, P., West, M.S. 2008. A model for prediction of heat stability of photosynthetic membranes. Crop Science.48:1513-1522.

Blood Feeding Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infected Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) - (Abstract Only)

Bennett, K.E., Stuart, M.A., Hopper, J.E., West, M.S., Drolet, B.S. 2008. Blood Feeding Behavior of Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infected Culicoides Sonorensis (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Meeting Abstract. West Central Mosquito and Vector Control Association meeting. Estes Park, CO; Feb. 6-7, 2008.

Proso millet yield and residue mass following direct harvest with a stripper-header - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Henry, W.B., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., West, M.S. 2008. Proso millet yield and residue mass following direct harvest with a stripper-header. Agronomy Journal. 100:580-584.

Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass Following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-header - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Henry, W.B., Nielsen, D.C., Vigil, M.F., Calderon, F.J., West, M.S. 2008. Proso Millet Yield and Residue Mass following Direct Harvest with a Stripper-Header. Agronomy Journal 100:580-584.

Carbon dioxide enrichment alters plant community structure and accelerates shrub growth in the shortgrass steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morgan, J.A., Milchunas, D.G., Lecain, D.R., West, M.S., Mosier, A. 2007. Carbon dioxide enrichment alters plant community structure and accelerates promotes shrub growth in the shortgrass steppe. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104(37):14724-14729.

Spectrophotometric assessment of glyphosate rainfastness with various surfactant levels on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) and soybean (Glycine max L.) - (Abstract Only)

Henry, W.B., Shaner, D.L., West, M.S. 2007. Spectrophotometric assessment of glyphosate rainfastness with various surfactant levels on velvetleaf (Abutilon theophrasti) and soybean (Glycine max L.) [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Weed Science Society of America Annual Meeting. p. 22.

SHIKIMATE ACCUMULATION IN SUNFLOWER,WHEAT, and PROSO MILLET after Glyphosate Application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Henry, W.B., Shaner, D.L., West, M.S. 2007. Shikimate accumulation in sunflower, wheat, and proso millet after glyphosate application. Weed Science 55:1-5.

MONITORING TRIBOLIUM CASTANEUM (HERBST) (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE) IN PILOT SCALE WAREHOUSES TREATED WITH RESIDUAL APPLICATIONS OF (S) HYDROPRENE AND CYFLUTHRIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Toews, M.D., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., West, M.S. 2005. Monitoring Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in pilot scale warehouses treated with residual applications of (s) hydroprene and cyfluthrin. Journal of Economic Entomology 98(4): 1391-1398.

GROUND BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE) ASSEMBLAGES IN A TRANSGENIC CORN-SOYBEAN CROPPING SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

French, B.W., Chandler, L.D., Ellsbury, M.M., Fuller, B.W., West, M. 2004. Ground beetle (Coleoptera: chrysomelidae) assemblages in a transgenic corn-soybean cropping system. Environmental Entomology 33(3): 554-563.

EVALUATION OF DISEASE RESISTANCE IN A FIELD NURSERY - (Abstract Only)

Panella, L.W., Hanson, L.E., West, M.S. 2003. Evaluation of disease resistance in a field nursery. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting.

ARABIDOPSIS MICROARRAYS IDENTIFY CONSERVED AND DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES INVOLVED IN SHOOT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM DISTANTLY RELATED PLANT SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horvath, D.P., Schaffer, R., West, M., Wisman, E. 2003. Arabidopsis microarrays identify conserved and differentially expressed genes involved in shoot growth and development from distantly related plant species. Plant Journal. 34:125-134.

ARABIDOPSIS MICROARRAYS IDENTIFY CONSERVED AND DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES INVOLVED IN SHOOT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM DISTANTLY RELATED PLANT SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horvath, D.P., Schaffer, R., West, M., Wisman, E. 2003. Arabidopsis microarrays identify conserved and differentially expressed genes involved in shoot growth and development from distantly related plant species. Plant Journal. 34:125-134.

ARABIDOPSIS MICROARRAYS IDENTIFY CONSERVED AND DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES INVOLVED IN SHOOT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM DISTANTLY RELATED PLANT SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horvath, D.P., Schaffer, R., West, M., Wisman, E. 2003. Arabidopsis microarrays identify conserved and differentially expressed genes involved in shoot growth and development from distantly related plant species. Plant Journal. 34:125-134.

ARABIDOPSIS MICROARRAYS IDENTIFY CONSERVED AND DIFFERENTIALLY EXPRESSED GENES INVOLVED IN SHOOT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FROM DISTANTLY RELATED PLANT SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horvath, D.P., Schaffer, R., West, M., Wisman, E. 2003. Arabidopsis microarrays identify conserved and differentially expressed genes involved in shoot growth and development from distantly related plant species. Plant Journal. 34:125-134.