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Joseph G. Robins

Research Geneticist (Plants)

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Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Apr-13)

Development of a new genetic map for testing effects of creeping wildrye genes in basin wildrye backcross populations - (Abstract Only)

Yun, L., Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Zobel, D. 2013. Development of a new genetic map for testing effects of creeping wildrye genes in basin wildrye backcross populations. Meeting Abstract.

Genetic variation for morphology and maturity among the half-sib progeny of nine orchardgrass germplasm populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B., Blaser, G. 2012. Genetic variation for morphology and maturity among the half-sib progeny of nine orchardgrass germplasm populations. Crop Sci. 52:2276-2282. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2012.02.01.20.

A genetic linkage map of tetraploid orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) a quantitative trait loci for heading date - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xie, W., Bushman, B.S., Robins, J.G. 2012. A genetic linkage map of tetraploid orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) a quantitative trait loci for heading date. Genome. 55:360-369.

Dry matter yield combining ability among nine sources of orchardgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2012. Dry matter yield combining ability among nine sources of orchardgrass germplasm. Euphytica 188.419-428. doi 10.1007/s10681-012-0707-z.

Variation within accessions of switchgrass germplasm for dry matter yield and forage quality in a semiarid environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G. 2012. Variation within accessions of switchgrass germplasm for dry matter yield and forage quality in a semiarid environment. Crop Sci. 52:2253-2261. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2012.01.0031.

Stand establishment and persistence of perennial cool-season grasses in the Intermountain West and Central and Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Rigby, C.W., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J. 2013. Stand establishment and persistence of perennial cool-season grasses in the Intermountain West and Central and Northern Great Plains. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66:181-190.

Relationships among seed quality characteristics in a collection of western wheatgrass germplasms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R. 2011. Relationships among seed quality characteristics in a collection of western wheatgrass germplasms. Euphytica. 184:131-139.

Dry matter yield, heading date, and plant mortality of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) subspecies in a semi-arid environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bushman, B.S., J.G. Robins, and K.B. Jensen, 2011. Dry matter yield, heading date, and plant mortality of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) subspecies in a semi-arid environment. Crop Sci. 52:745-751.

Native grasses for biomass - (Abstract Only)

Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2011. Native grasses for biomass. Meeting Abstract.

Percentage of green cover among Kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis L.) cultivars and accessions given irrigation deficits over summer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Bhattarai, K., Johnson, P. 2011. Percentage of green cover among Kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis L.) cultivars and accessions given irrigation deficits over summer. Crop Sci. 52:400-407.

Genetic improvement and diversity in Snake River wheatgrass (Elymus wawawaiensis) (Poaceae: Triticeae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jensen, K.B., Mott, I.W., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Nelson, M. 2012. Genetic improvement and diversity in Snake River wheatgrass (Elymus wawawaiensis) (Poaceae: Triticeae). Rangel Ecol Manage. 65:76-84.

A molecular genetic linkage map identifying the St and H sub-genomes of Elymus wheatgrass (Poaceae: Triticeae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mott, I.W., Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M. 2011. A molecular genetic linkage map identifying the St and H sub-genomes of Elymus wheatgrass (Poaceae: Triticeae). Genome. 54:819-828.

Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Robins, J.G., Coblentz, W.K. 2011. Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 235-7.

Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata L.) EST and SSR marker development, annotation, and transferability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Hernandez, A., Vullaganti, D., Gong, G., Thimmapuram, J., Tuna, M. 2011. Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata L.) EST and SSR marker development, annotation, and transferability. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 123:119-129.

Forage yield of grass-alfalfa and grass-forage kochia mixtues on semi-arid rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peel, M., Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G. 2011. Forage yield of grass-alfalfa and grass-forage kochia mixtues on semi-arid rangelands. Forage and Grazinglands. doi:1094/FG-2011-0516-01-RS.

'Recovery', a new western wheatgrass cultivar with improved seedling establishment on rangelands - (Germplasm Registration)

Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J., Robins, J.G., Peel, M., Ogle, D.G., St. John, L. 2011. 'Recovery', a new western wheatgrass cultivar with improved seedling establishment on rangelands. Journal of Plant Registrations. 5:1-7.

Genome analysis of biomass heterosis and other functionally important perennial grass traits in hybrid leymus wildryes - (Abstract Only)

Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2011. Genome analysis of biomass heterosis and other functionally important perennial grass traits in hybrid leymus wildryes. Plant and Animal Genome XXIX Conference in San Diego, January 15-19, 2011.

Breeding Strategies for the Development of Native Grasses - (Abstract Only)

Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Larson, S.R. 2011. Breeding Strategies for the Development of Native Grasses. Abstract #31. Society for Range Management 64th Annual Meetings, Billings, Montana. February 6-10, 2011. (Invited)

Identification of Species, Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs), and Hybrids Important for Low-Input Biomass Production and Hetersis in Semiarid Cold-Growing Environments - (Proceedings)

Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2010. Identification of Species, Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs), and Hybrids Important for Low-Input Biomass Production and Hetersis in Semiarid Cold-Growing Environments. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Forage, Turfgrass and Biofuel Germplasm Research, pgs. 117-120, October 9-13, 2010. Yangling, China.

Identification of creeping foxtail germplasm with high dry matter yield and nutritive value - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G. and K.B. Jensen, 2011. Identification of creeping foxtail germplasm with high dry matter yield and nutritive value. Crop Science. 51:728-735.

Forage Production on Dry Rangelands of Binary Grass-Legume Mixtures at Four Plant Densities - (Abstract Only)

Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2010. Forage Production on Dry Rangelands of Binary Grass-Legume Mixtures at Four Plant Densities. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Identification of thickspike wheatgrass accessions with superior rhizome spread, seed production, and seed quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., and K.B.Jensen, 2010. Identification of thickspike wheatgrass accessions with superior rhizome spread, seed production, and seed quality. Native Plant Journal. 11:107-116.

New Range Plants, Their Adaptations and Uses - (Proceedings)

Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G., Jones, T.A. 2010. New Range Plants, Their Adaptations and Uses. Meeting Proceedings in 32nd Annual Range and Livestock Workshops, Arizona/Utah. April 6th, Kanab, UT and April 7th, Hurricane, UT. 2010. p. 34-40.

Appropriate use of genetic manipulation for the development of restoration plant materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, T.A., Robins, J.G. 2010. Appropriate use of genetic manipulation for the development of restoration plant materials. Progress in Botany. 72:249-264.

Transferability of Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata) SSR Primers and Genetic Diversity of Orchardgrass Subspecies - (Abstract Only)

Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2010. Transferability of Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata) SSR Primers and Genetic Diversity of Orchardgrass Subspecies. MBFT, March 15-19, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Meeting Abstract.

Cool-Season Grasses Produce More Biomass Across the Growing Season than do Warm-Season Grasses when Managed with an Applied Irrigation Gradient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G. 2010. Cool-Season Grasses Produce More Biomass Across the Growing Season than do Warm-Season Grasses when Managed with an Applied Irrigation Gradient. Biomass and Bioenergy. 34:500-505.

Nutritive Valve of Herbage of Five Semi-Irrigated Pasture Species Across an Irrigation Gradient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G. 2010. Nutritive Valve of Herbage of Five Semi-Irrigated Pasture Species Across an Irrigation Gradient. Grass and Forage Science. 65:92-101.

Variation within Poa Germplasm for Salinity Tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Johnson, P.G. 2009. Variation within Poa Germplasm for Salinity Tolerance. HortScience. 44:1517-1521.

QTL Underlying Self-Fertility in Tetraploid Alfalfa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Brummer, E.C. 2010. QTL Underlying Self-Fertility in Tetraploid Alfalfa. Crop Science. 50:143-149.

USDA-ARS gene, genomic, and trait discovery research in perennial triticeae grasses - (Abstract Only)

Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S., Mott, I.W., Wang, R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Jones, T.A. 2009. USDA-ARS gene, genomic, and trait discovery research in perennial triticeae grasses. International Triticeae Symposium Proceedings, "6th International Triticeae Symposium" May 30 - June 5, 2009. in Kyoto, Japan.

'Don' a Diploid Falcata Alfalfa for Western US Rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peel, M., Asay, K.H., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Mott, I.W. 2009. 'Don' a Diploid Falcata Alfalfa for Western US Rangelands. Journal of Plant Registrations 3:115-118.

Screening for Salnity Tolerance Among Falcata Alfalfa PI's - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2009. Screening for Salnity Tolerance Among Falcata Alfalfa PI's. Crop Science 49:1359-1366 (2009).

Establishment of Warm-Season Grasses in Summer and Damage in Winter Under Supplementary Irrigation in a Semi-Arid Environment at High Elevation in Western United States of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M., Waldron, B.L. 2009. Establishment of Warm-Season Grasses in Summer and Damage in Winter Under Supplementary Irrigation in a Semi-Arid Environment at High Elevation in Western United States of America. Grass and Forage Science 64:42-48.

Identification of Species, Genes, and Trait Appropriate for Low-Input Biomass Production in Western North America - (Abstract Only)

Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Robins, J.G. 2008. Identification of Species, Genes, and Trait Appropriate for Low-Input Biomass Production in Western North America. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Improved Establishment Characteristics of 'Vavilov II' Siberian Wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jensen, K.B., Palazzo, A.J., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Ogle, D.G. 2009. Improved Establishment Characteristics of 'Vavilov II' Siberian Wheatgrass. Journal of Plant Registrations 3:61-64.

Increased Seedling Vigor in 'Hycrest II' Crested Wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jensen, K.B., Larson, S.R., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G. 2009. Increased Seedling Vigor in 'Hycrest II' Crested Wheatgrass. Journal of Plant Registrations 3:57-60.

Genetic Characterization of Fitness Traits in Thickspike Wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2008. Genetic Characterization of Fitness Traits in Thickspike Wheatgrass. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 88:925-927.

Genetic Mapping of Persistence in Tetraploid Alfalfa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Hansen, J.L., Viands, D.R., Brummer, E.C. 2008. Genetic Mapping of Persistence in Tetraploid Alfalfa. Crop Science. 48:1780-1786.

Breeding Meadow Bromegrass for Forage Characteristics under a Linesource Irrigation Design - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Monaco, T.A., Peel, M. 2008. Breeding Meadow Bromegrass for Forage Characteristics under a Linesource Irrigation Design. Can. J. Plant Sci. 88:695-703.

Predicted Efficiency of Spaced Plant Selection to Indirectly Improve Tall Fescue Sward Yield and Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Peel, M., Jensen, K.B. 2008. Genetic Estimates for Forage Yield and Nutritional Quality of Tall Fescue Grown Under Spaced Plant and Sward Conditions. Crop Sci. 48: 443-449

New Genomic Resources for Orchardgrass - (Proceedings)

Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2008. New Genomic Resources for Orchardgrass. XXVIIth Eucarpia Symposium Proceedings on Improvement of Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses. pp. 202-203. Copenhagen, Denmark.

Forage Quality of Irrigated Pasture Species as Affected by Irrigation Rate - (Proceedings)

Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G., Monaco, T.A. 2007. Forage Quality of Irrigated Pasture Species as Affected by Irrigation Rate. Symposium Proceedings.

Characterization and Evaluation of Snake River Wheatgrass Germplasm - (Abstract Only)

Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M. 2007. Characterization and Evaluation of Snake River Wheatgrass Germplasm. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Efficiency of Using Spaced Plants to Indirectly Improve Sward Yield and Nutritional Quality in Tall Fescue - (Abstract Only)

Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M. 2007. Efficiency of Using Spaced Plants to Indirectly Improve Sward Yield and Nutritional Quality in Tall Fescue. Agronomy Abstracts.

Potential for the Improvement of Turf Quality in Crested Wheatgrass for Low-Maintenance Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Johnson, P.G. 2007. Potential for the Improvement of Turf Quality in Crested Wheatgrass for Low-Maintenance Conditions. HortScience. 42:1526-1529.

Mapping Growth Habit Traits in Elymus Wheatgrasses - (Abstract Only)

Mott, I.W., Larson, S.R., Robins, J.G. 2007. Mapping Growth Habit Traits in Elymus Wheatgrasses. International Symposium on Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops Proceedings.

Cool Season Perennial Grasses for Hay - (Proceedings)

Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G. 2007. Cool Season Perennial Grasses for Hay. Alfalfa Improvement Conference Proceedings. Reno, NV. December 12-13, 2006. pg. 137-146.

COLOR AND SHOOT REGROWTH OF TURF-TYPE CRESTED WHEATGRASS MANAGED UNDER DEFICIT IRRIGATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2007. Color and shoot regrowth of turf-type crested wheatgrass managed under deficit irrigation. Applied Turfgrass Science.

Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Vogel, K.P., Berdhal, J.D., Haferkamp, M.R., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Mitchell, R., Kindiger, B.K. 2007. Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species. Crop Science 47:1004-1012.

GENETIC MAPPING FORAGE YIELD, PLANT HEIGHT, AND REGROWTH AT MULTIPLE HARVESTS IN TETRAPLOID ALFALFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., G.R. Bauchan, and E.C. Brummer. 2007. Genetic mapping forage yield, plant height, and regrowth at multiple harvests in tetraploid alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). Crop Sci. 47:11-18.

GENETIC MAPPING OF BIOMASS PRODUCTION IN TETRAPLOID ALFALFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Luth, D., Campbell, T.A., Bauchan, G.R., He, C.N., Viands, D.R., Hansen, J.L., Brummer, E.C. 2007. Genetic mapping of biomass production in tetraploid alfalfa (medicago sativa l.). Crop Science. 47: 1-10

POPULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON SEED PRODUCTION, GERMINATION, AND SEEDLING VIGOR IN WESTERN WHEATGRASS (PASCOPYRUM SMITHII [RYDB.] A. LOVE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J., Berdhal, J.D. 2006. Population and environmental effects on seed production, germination, and seedling vigor in western wheatgrass (pascopyrum smithii [rydb.] a. love). Crop Science.

GROWTH HABIT, PLANT HEIGHT, AND FLOWERING QTLS IN NORTH AMERICAN LEYMUS WILDRYES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Larson, S.R., Wu, X., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B., Chatterton, N.J., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Palazzo, A.J. 2006. Growth habit, plant height, and flowering qtls in north american leymus wildryes. Crop Science.

WINTER HARDINESS EVALUATION IN ORCHARDGRASS AND MEADOW BROMEGRASS AT HIGH ELEVATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Heaton, K., Robins, J.G., Peel, M. 2006. Winter hardiness evaluation in orchardgrass and meadow bromegrass at high elevations. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

EVALUATION OF CRESTED WHEATGRASS MANAGED AS TURFGRASS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Cook, D.W., Jensen, K.B., Asay, K.H. 2006. Evaluation of crested wheatgrass turf managed as turfgrass. Online. Applied Turfgrass Science doi: 10.1094/ATS-2006-0523-01-RS. http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/ats/research/2006/crested/default.asp

GENETIC VARIATION IN DRY MATTER PRODUCTION AND NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MEADOW BROMEGRASS UNDER REPEATED DEFOLIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M. 2006. Genetic variation in dry matter production and nutritional characteristics of meadow bromegrass under repeated defoliation. Crop Science 46:1948-1954.

BIOMASS YIELD STABILITY IN ALFALFA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Riday, H., Helland, S.J., Brummer, E.C. 2006. Biomass yield stability in alfalfa. Iowa Academy of Science 111:71-75

RELATIVE FORAGE PRODUCTION OF LEGUMES, GRASSES, AND LEGUME-GRASS MIXTURES ACROSS AN IRRIGATION GRADIENT - (Abstract Only)

Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2005. Relative forage production of legumes, grasses, and legume-grass mixtures across an irrigation gradient. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.

HERITABILITY OF RHIZOMATOUS GROWTH HABIT IN THICKSPIKE WHEATGRASS (ELYMUS LANCEOLATUS) - (Abstract Only)

Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M., Waldron, B.L. 2006. Heritability of rhizomatous growth habit in thickspike wheatgrass (elymus lanceolatus). American Society of Agronomy Meetings.

GENETIC MAPPING IN TETRAPLOID ALFALFA: RESULTS AND PROSPECTS - (Proceedings)

Brummer, E.C., Robins, J.G., Zuniga, B.A., Luth, D. 2005. Genetic mapping in tetraploid alfalfa: results and prospects. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. p. 149

FORAGE QUALITY AND WATER-USE EFFICIENCY IN NINE IRRIGATED PASTURE GRASSES UNDER AN IRRIGATION GRADIENT AND MULTIPLE HARVESTS - (Abstract Only)

Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G. 2005. Forage quality and water-use efficiency in nine irrigated pasture grasses under an irrigation gradient and multiple harvests. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.

BIOMASS YIELD STABILITY IN ALFALFA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robins, J.G., Riday, H., Helland, S.J., Brummer, C.E. 2006. Biomass yield stability in alfalfa. Iowa Academy of Science. 111(3,4):71-75.

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