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

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

(07-Apr-13)

Partial decomposition of the genetic correlation between forage yield and fiber using semi-hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(12-Mar-13)

Off-season groundcover and runoff characteristics of perennial clover and annual grass companion crops for no-till corn fertilized with manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(21-Dec-12)

Forage yield and quality differences among cool-season grasses - (Proceedings)

(30-Nov-12)

Fescues ‘leaf’ other grasses behind - (Popular Publication)

(29-Nov-12)

Simple regression models as a threshold for selecting AFLP loci with reduced error rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, D., Casler, M.D. 2012. Simple regression models as a threshold for selecting AFLP loci with reduced error rates. BMC Bioinformatics. 13(1):268.

Genetic variability for biofuel traits in a circumglobal reed canarygrass collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Olmstead, J., Casler, M.D., Brummer, E. 2013. Genetic variability for biofuel traits in a circumglobal reed canarygrass collection. Crop Science. 53(2), 524-531.

Back to the future: the “discovery” and potential value of meadow fescue - (Abstract Only)

(14-Sep-12)

Molecular marker identified selfed progeny and their breeding implications in tetraploid alfalfa synthetics - (Abstract Only)

(31-Aug-12)

Improvements in alfalfa subspecies falcata germplasms and their hybrid performance - (Abstract Only)

(30-Aug-12)

Marker assisted selection in forage breeding: a broadened vision - (Abstract Only)

(30-Aug-12)

Genetic evidence suggests a widespread distribution of native North American populations of reed canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2012. Genetic evidence suggests a widespread distribution of native North American populations of reed canarygrass. Biological Invasions. 15:261-268.

Prohexadione-Ca improves the establishment and subsequent yield of alfalfa interseeded into silage corn - (Proceedings)

Grabber, J.H. 2012. Prohexadione-Ca improves the establishment and subsequent yield of alfalfa interseeded into silage corn [abstract]. Proceedings of Plant Growth Regulation Society of America. p 27-28.

Yield and nutritive value differences among cool-season grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2012. Yield and nutritive value differences among cool-season grasses. Forage and Grazinglands. DOI:10.1094/FG-2012-0619-01-RS.

Biomimetic cell wall model studies to identify new lignin bioengineering targets for improving biomass susceptibility to pretreatment and enzymatic saccharification - (Abstract Only)

(01-May-12)

Challenges in quantifying condensed tannins and their impact on the ruminal degradability of protein in birdsfoot trefoil - (Abstract Only)

(01-May-12)

Molecular marker identified selfed progeny and their breeding implications in tetraploid alfalfa synthetics - (Proceedings)

(20-Apr-12)

Orchardgrass forage effects on bacterial communities and long-chain fatty acid profiles in the rumen of Holstein heifers - (Abstract Only)

Mohammed, R., Brink, G.E., Stevenson, D.M., Beauchemin, K.A., Weimer, P.J. 2012. Orchardgrass forage effects on bacterial communities and long-chain fatty acid profiles in the rumen of Holstein heifers [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(suppl 2):614.

Marker assisted selection made cheap and easy - (Book / Chapter)

(02-Apr-12)

Four-year study offers recommendations for using companion crops with silage corn - (Popular Publication)

Grabber, J.H., Bocher, L.W. 2012. Four-year study offers recommendations for using companion crops with silage corn. Forage Focus. May 2012. pp 7-9.

The evolution of switchgrass as an energy crop - (Book / Chapter)

(29-Dec-11)

Plant breeding, genetics, and genomics - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D. 2012. Plant breeding, genetics, and genomics. In: Monti, A., editor. Switchgrass. New York, New York: Springer. p. 29-54.

Creating dedicated bioenergy crops - (Book / Chapter)

(22-Dec-11)

Breeding for increased forage quality - (Book / Chapter)

(22-Dec-11)

Maturity and time of grazing effects on temperate grass productivity and persistence - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R. 2012. Maturity and time of grazing effects on temperate grass productivity and persistence [abstract]. In: Proceedings of American Forage and Grassland Conference, January 9-11, 2012, Louisville, Kentucky. CDROM.

Origins, adaptive radiation, and evolution of switchgrass - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2012. Origins, adaptive radiation, and evolution of switchgrass. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper2594.html.

Genomics to feed a switchgrass breeding program - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2012. Genomics to feed a switchgrass breeding program. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper2305.html.

Range-wide genomic variation and population structure of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) measured using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) - (Abstract Only)

Grabowski, P., Morris, G., Casler, M.D., Borevitz, J. 2012. Range-wide genomic variation and population structure of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) measured using genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS). Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper1297.html.

SNP markers associated with lignin concentration in divergent switchgrass populations selected for digestibility - (Abstract Only)

Chen, S., Kaeppler, S., Vogel, K.P., Casler, M.D. 2012. SNP markers associated with lignin concentration in divergent switchgrass populations selected for digestibility. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper3428.html.

Comparative study of switchgrass cultivars using RNA sequencing technology - (Abstract Only)

Nandety, A., Childs, K., Buell, R., Kaeppler, S., Casler, M.D. 2012. Comparative study of switchgrass cultivars using RNA sequencing technology. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper3987.html.

Natural variation for flowering time, perennialism, and nutrient recycling in bioenergy crops - (Abstract Only)

Schwartz, C., Ream, T., Woods, D., Smith, L., Maier, C., Sedbrook, J., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R., Amasino, R. 2012. Natural variation for flowering time, perennialism, and nutrient recycling in bioenergy crops. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://pag.confex.com/pag/xx/webprogram/Paper4185.html.

A theoretical and practical analysis of the optimum breeding system for perennial ryegrass     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Conaghan, P., Casler, M.D. 2011. A theoretical and practical analysis of the optimum breeding system for perennial ryegrass. Irish Journal of Agricultural Research. 50:47-63.

Genetic diversity and population structure of Eurasian populations of reed canarygrass: cytotypes, cultivars, and interspecific hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Johnson, R.C., Hu, J., Jackson, R. 2011. Genetic diversity and population structure of Eurasian populations of reed canarygrass: cytotypes, cultivars, and interspecific hybrids. Crop and Pasture Science. 62:982-991.

The switchgrass genome: tools and strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Tobias, C.M., Kaeppler, S.M., Buell, R., Wang, Z., Cao, P., Ronald, P. 2011. The switchgrass genome: tools and strategies. The Plant Genome. 4:273-282.

Has selection for improved agronomic traits made reed canarygrass invasive? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A.R., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Has selection for improved agronomic traits made reed canarygrass invasive? PLoS One. 6(10):e25757. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0025757.

Big bluestem gene pools in the Central and Northeastern United States     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, D., Salon, P., Casler, M.D. 2012. Big bluestem gene pools in the Central and Northeastern United States. Crop Science. 52:189-200.

Genetic diversity of natural and cultivated populations of big bluestem in the USA - (Abstract Only)

(21-Jul-11)

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.

Predictive and postdictive analysis of forage yield trials - (Abstract Only)

(21-Jul-11)

Economics of growth regulator treatment of alfalfa seed for interseeding into silage corn - (Proceedings)

Grabber, J.H., Vadas, P.A. 2011. Economics of growth regulator treatment of alfalfa seed for interseeding into silage corn [abstract]. Plant Growth Regulator Society of America. P4.

Post-glacial evolution of Panicum virgatum: centers of diversity and gene pools revealed by SSR markers and cpDNA sequences     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., Zalapa, J.E., Jakubowski, A.R., Price, D.L., Acharya, A., Wei, Y., Brummer, E.C., Kaeppler, S.M., Casler, M.D. 2011. Post-glacial evolution of Panicum virgatum: centers of diversity and gene pools revealed by SSR markers and cpDNA sequences. Genetica. 139:933-948.

Putting numbers to rest, residue, and mob grazing - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E. 2011. Putting numbers to rest, residue, and mob grazing. Graze Magazine, June-July 2011. p. 10-11.

Natural hybrids and gene flow between upland and lowland switchgrass     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Y., Zalapa, J.E., Jakubowski, A.R., Price, D.L., Acharya, A., Wei, Y., Brummer, E.C., Kaeppler, S.M., Casler, M.D. 2011. Natural hybrids and gene flow between upland and lowland switchgrass. Crop Science. 51:2626-2641.

Temperate grass response to timing of grazing - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Temperate grass response to timing of grazing [CD-ROM]. Madison, Wisconsin: American Society of Agronomy-Crop Science Society of America-Soil Science Society of America.

Grazing management effects on temperate grass growth – what, when, and how much makes a difference - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Grazing management effects on temperate grass growth – what, when, and how much makes a difference [CD-ROM]. Berea, Kentucky: American Forage and Grassland Council.

Post-glacial evolution of switchgrass: centers of diversity, gene pools, and gene flow - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2011. Post-glacial evolution of switchgrass: centers of diversity, gene pools, and gene flow. Department of Energy Genomic Sciences Contractor-Grantee Meeting Abstract. https://www.orau.gov/gtl2011/postedabstracts.htm.

Fluorescence-tagged monolignols: Synthesis, and application to studying in vitro lignification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tobimatsu, Y., Davidson, C.L., Grabber, J.H., Ralph, J. 2011. Fluorescence-tagged monolignols: Synthesis, and application to studying in vitro lignification. Biomacromolecules. 12: 1752-1761.

Resistance of closely-mown fine fescue and bentgrass species to snow mold pathogens     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gregos, J., Casler, M.D., Stier, J. 2011. Resistance of closely-mown fine fescue and bentgrass species to snow mold pathogens. Plant Disease. 95:847-852.

Relationships among sward characteristics and herbage intake of grazed temperate grasses     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Soder, K.J. 2011. Relationships among sward characteristics and herbage intake of grazed temperate grasses. Crop Science. 51:2289-2298.

Grazing: From the farm to research and back to the farm - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E. 2011. Grazing: From the farm to research, and back to the farm. In: Proceedings of the North Central Ohio Dairy Grazing Conference, 27-28 January 2011, Walton, Ohio. Ohio Small Farm Institute, Coshocton, Ohio. p. 11.

Rumen-degradable protein in roll conditioned or macerated legume hays and silages estimated by in situ kinetics vs. alternative methods     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grabber, J.H., Coblentz, W.K., Broderick, G.A. 2011. Rumen-Degradable protein in roll conditioned or macerated legume hays and silages estimated by in situ kinetics vs. alternative methods. Crop Science. 51:1832-1839.

Invasive species and biofuels: evaluating the risks of perennial crop breeding using reed canarygrass as a case study - (Abstract Only)

Jakubowski, A.R., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R.D. 2011. Invasive species and biofuels: evaluating the risks of perennial crop breeding using reed canarygrass as a case study. Wisconsin Wetlands Association 6th Annual Conference Meeting Abstract. p. 13.

Hierarchical classification of switchgrass using SSR and chloroplast sequences: ecotypes, ploidies, gene pools, and cultivars     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zalapa, J., Price, D., Kaeppler, S., Tobias, C.M., Okada, M., Casler, M.D. 2010. Hierarchical classification of switchgrass using SSR and chloroplast sequences: ecotypes, ploidies, gene pools, and cultivars. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 122:805-817.

Paternity testing a non-linkage based marker assisted selection scheme for outbred forage species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riday, H. 2011. Paternity testing a non-linkage based marker assisted selection scheme for outbred forage species. Crop Science. 51:631-641.

Red Clover Breeding Progress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riday, H. 2010. Red Clover Breeding Progress. Plant Breeding. 4:22-29.

Big bluestem - (Abstract Only)

Price, D., Casler, M.D. 2010. Big bluestem. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 91-5.

Paternity and Nested-within-Family Marker Assisted Selection in Space Planted Red Clover Nurseries - (Abstract Only)

(28-Jul-10)

Biomass yield and quality of reed canarygrass under five harvest management systems for bioenergy production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tahir, M., Casler, M.D., Moore, K.J., Brummer, E. 2010. Biomass yield and quality of reed canarygrass under five harvest management systems for bioenergy production. BioEnergy Research. 4:111-119.

Demonstrating Cost-Effective Marker Assisted Selection for Biomass Yield in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) – Part 1: Paternity Testing - (Abstract Only)

(25-Jun-10)

Demonstrating Cost-Effective Marker Assisted Selection for Biomass Yield in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) – Part 2: Nested Within-Family Linkage Based Selection - (Abstract Only)

(25-Jun-10)

Identifying New Lignin Bioengineering Targets: 1. Monolignol Substitute Impacts on Lignin Formation and Cell Wall Fermentability     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grabber, J.H., Schatz, P.F., Kim, H., Lu, F., Ralph, J. 2010. Identifying New Lignin Bioengineering Targets: 1. Monolignol Substitute Impacts on Lignin Formation and Cell Wall Fermentability. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 10:114.

Incorporation of Monolignol Conjugates into Lignin for Improved Processing - (Abstract Only)

Ralph, J., Grabber, J.H., Hatfield, R.D., Lu, F., Kim, H., Marita, J.M., Wilkerson, C. 2010. Incorporation of Monolignol Conjugates into Lignin for Improved Processing. In: Proceedings of the XII Cell Wall Meeting, Porto, Portugal, 25-30 July 2010. Paper T12, p.8.

Red Clover for Dairy-quality Silage - (Popular Publication)

Grabber, J.H. 2010. Red Clover for Dairy-quality Silage. Forage Focus. May 2010. p. 21.

Genetic Map-Based Location of the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) Gametophytic Self-incompatibility Locus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riday, H., Krohn, A. 2010. Genetic Map-Based Location of the Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.) Gametophytic Self-incompatibility Locus. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 121(4):761-767.

Grazing Frequency and Intensity Effects on Temperate Grass Growth - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2010. Grazing Frequency and Intensity Effects on Temperate Grass Growth [CD-ROM]. American Forage and Grassland Council Conference Proceedings. Berea, KY: AFGC.

The benefits of harvesting wetland invaders for cellulosic biofuel: an ecosystem services perspective - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowksi, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2010. The benefits of harvesting wetland invaders for cellulosic biofuel: an ecosystem services perspective. Restoration Ecology. 18:789-795.

Incorporation of Epicatechin Esters into Lignin Enhances Cell Wall Fermentability - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H., Ralph, J., Ress, D.K., Pan, X. 2010. Incorporation of Epicatechin Esters into Lignin Enhances Cell Wall Fermentability. In: Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings, April 19-22, 2010, Clearwater Beach, FL. p. 69.

Copolymerization of Sinapyl p-coumarate With Sinapyl alcohol: Impact on Syringyl Lignin Formation and Fermentability of Maize Cell Walls - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H., Lu, F. 2010. Copolymerization of Sinapyl p-coumarate With Sinapyl alcohol: Impact on Syringyl Lignin Formation and Fermentability of Maize Cell Walls. In: Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings, April 19-22, 2010, Clearwater Beach, FL. p.72.

Landscape composition and configuration predict the abundance of Phalaris arundinacea L. in Wisconsin wetlands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2010. Landscape composition and configuration predict the abundance of Phalaris arundinacea L. in Wisconsin wetlands. Wetlands. 30:685-692.

Tall, Short, Tall, Short – Which Way Should You Graze? - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2010. Tall, Short, Tall, Short – Which Way Should You Graze? [abstract]. Wisconsin Grazing Conference. p. 32.

EST-SSR Markers Discriminate Switchgrass Ecotypes     - (Abstract Only)

Zalapa, J., Casler, M.D., Kaeppler, S., De Leon, N., Tobias, C.M. 2010. EST-SSR Markers Discriminate Switchgrass Ecotypes. 2010 Genomic Science Contractor-Grantee and Knowledgebase Workshop. Available: www.orau.gov/gtl2010/postedabstracts.htm

Paternity Testing, a Poor Man’s Marker Assisted Breeding Strategy to Increase Selection Gains in Outbred Forage Species - (Proceedings)

Riday, H. 2010. Paternity Testing, a Poor Man’s Marker Assisted Breeding Strategy to Increase Selection Gains in Outbred Forage Species. In: Proceedings of The 6th International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf, 15-19 March 2010, Buenos Aires, Argentina. p. 119.

Identification of SSR Markers Linked to the Gametophytic Self-Incompatibility Locus in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) - (Proceedings)

Riday, H., Krohn, A.L. 2010. Identification of SSR Markers Linked to the Gametophytic Self-Incompatibility Locus in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). In: Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. p. 191.

DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) - (Abstract Only)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Denton, M., Costich, D., Buckler Iv, E.S., Phillips, M., Jackson, R., Krohn, A. 2010. DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) [abstract]. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf, March 15-19, 2010, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Abstract P-44: p.98.

DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Multiple Introductions of Meadow Fescue (Schedonorus pratensis) During European Settlement in the Paleozoic Plateau of the USA - (Abstract Only)

Duncan, D., Jackson, R., Krohn, A., Casler, M.D. 2010. DNA Markers and Sequences Reveal Multiple Introductions of Meadow Fescue (Schedonorus pratensis) During European Settlement in the Paleozoic Plateau of the USA [abstract]. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. Paper No. P-35, p.88.

40 Years of Genetic Diversity Studies: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go From Here? - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Brummer, C. 2010. 40 Years of Genetic Diversity Studies: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go From Here [abstract]? International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. p16.

What about the phenome? - (Abstract Only)

Brummer, C., Casler, M.D. 2010. What about the phenome [abstract]?. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. p.15.

Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D., Bleier, J.S., Chamberlain, S.K., Jakubowski, A.R. 2010. Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing. Forage and Grazinglands [online]. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2010/rotational/rotational.pdf

Changes in Mean and Genetic Variance During Two Cycles of Within-family Selection in Switchgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D. 2010. Changes in Mean and Genetic Variance During Two Cycles of Within-family Selection in Switchgrass. BioEnergy Research. 3:47-54.

Defoliation Management Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D., Martin, N.P. 2010. Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Defoliation Management. Agronomy Journal. 102:667-674.

Switchgrass - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Mitchell, R., Vogel, K.P. 2012. Switchgrass. In: Kole, C., Joshi, C.P., and Shonnard, D.R., editors. Handbook of Bioenergy Crop Plants. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group. p. 563-590.

Improving Efficiency in Breeding Forage Crops - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Improving Efficiency in Breeding Forage Crops. In: Jank, L., editor. 2nd International Symposium on Forage Breeding. Campo Grande, Brazil: EMBRAPA. p. 6.

Review of Roundup Ready Alfalfa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Undersander, D.J., Martin, N.P., Hall, M.H., Mueller, S.C. 2009. Review of Roundup Ready Alfalfa. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/review/2009/alfalfa/

Forage Management Effects on Protein and Fiber Fractions, Protein Degradability, and Dry Matter Yield of Red Clover Conserved as Silage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grabber, J.H. 2009. Forage Management Effects on Protein and Fiber Fractions, Protein Degradability, and Dry Matter Yield of Red Clover Conserved as Silage. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 154:284–291.

Establishing and Managing Switchgrass     - (Experiment Station)

Renz, M., Undersander, D., Casler, M.D. 2009. Establishing and Managing Switchgrass. University of Wisconsin Extension Family Living Website. Available: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/forage/pubs/switchgrass.pdf

Phosphorus Dynamics in Soil, Runoff, and Sediment from Three Management Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Beavers, B.W., Liu, Z., Cox, M.S., Kingery, W.L., Brink, G.E., Gerard, P.D., Mcgregor, K.C. 2010. Phosphorus Dynamics in Soil, Runoff, and Sediment from Three Management Systems. Pedosphere. 20:217-228.

Increasing Population Hybridity by Restricting Self-Incompatibility Alleles in Red Clover Populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riday, H., Krohn, A.L. 2010. Increasing Population Hybridity by Restricting Self-Incompatibility Alleles in Red Clover Populations. Crop Science. 50:853-860.

Progress report on reduced-lignin alfalfa: part 1, plant modifications - (Trade Journal)

Riday, H., Hatfield, R.D. 2009. Progress report on reduced-lignin alfalfa: part 1, plant modifications. Forage Focus. May. p. 2-3.

Biomass Yield of Naturalized Populations and Cultivars of Reed Canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Cherney, J.H., Brummer, C.E. 2009. Biomass Yield of Naturalized Populations and Cultivars of Reed Canarygrass. BioEnergy Research. 2:165-173.

Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass - (Popular Publication)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass. Graze. 15(5):1.

Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region - (Popular Publication)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region. Graze. 15(6):8.

Breeding Objectives in Forages - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Van Santen, E. 2010. Breeding Objectives in Forages. In: B. Boller et al. (eds.) Handbook of Plant Breeding, Volume 5: Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses. New York: Springer Publishing. p. 115-136.

Correlations Between Visual Biomass Scores and Forage Yield in Space-Planted Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Breeding Nurseries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riday, H. 2009. Correlations Between Visual Biomass Scores and Forage Yield in Space-Planted Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Breeding Nurseries. Euphytica. 170:339-345.

In-situ Ruminal Protein, Fiber, and Dry Matter Degradability of Legume Silages and Hays as Influenced by Protein-binding Polyphenols and Conditioning Methods - (Proceedings)

Grabber, J.H., Coblentz, W.K. 2009. In-situ Ruminal Protein, Fiber, and Dry Matter Degradability of Legume Silages and Hays as Influenced by Protein-binding Polyphenols and Conditioning Methods. In: Proceedings of the XVth International Silage Conference, July 27-29, 2009, Madison, Wisconsin. p. 131-132.

Harvest Management Effects on Crude Protein, Protein Fractions, Fiber and Yield of Dairy-quality Red Clover Conserved as Silage - (Proceedings)

Grabber, J.H. 2009. Harvest Management Effects on Crude Protein, Protein Fractions, Fiber and Yield of Dairy-quality Red Clover Conserved as Silage. In: Proceedings of the XVth International Silage Conference, July 27-29, 2009, Madison, Wisconsin. p 237-238.

New Developments in Forage Varieties - (Proceedings)

Martin, N.P., Casler, M.D., Riday, H., Brink, G.E. 2009. New Developments in Forage Varieties. In: Proceedings of 2009 American Forage and Grassland Council Conference, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. p. 6.

Cutting Management Effects on Yield, Fiber, and Protein Degradability of Red Clover Conserved as Silage. - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H. 2009. Cutting Management Effects on Yield, Fiber, and Protein Degradability of Red Clover Conserved as Silage. In: Proceedings of the the 2009 American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference, June 21-24, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2009 CDROM.

Polyphenol, Conditioning, and Conservation Effects on Protein Fractions and Degradability in Forage Legumes - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H., Coblentz, W.K. 2009. Polyphenol, Conditioning, and Conservation Effects on Protein Fractions and Degradability in Forage Legumes. In: Proceedings of the 2009 American Forage and Grassland Council Annual Conference, June 21-24, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2009 CDROM.

Nitrogen Fertilization Rates for Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Nitrogen Fertilization Rates for Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. Forage Focus. May (p. 21-23)

A Survey of Golf Courses as a Source of Invasive C3 Grasses - (Abstract Only)

Stier, J., Garrison, M., Luschei, E., Casler, M.D. 2009. A Survey of Golf Courses as a Source of Invasive C3 Grasses [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 362-14.

Acetone Enhances the Direct Analysis of Total Condensed Tannins in Forage Legumes by the Butanol-HCl Assay - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H. 2009. Acetone Enhances the Direct Analysis of Total Condensed Tannins in Forage Legumes by the Butanol-HCl Assay. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Proceedings. Abstract 54581.

Estimating Rumen Degradable Protein in Forage Legume Hays and Silages by In Situ Disappearance Kinetics vs. Alternative Methods - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H., Coblentz, W.K. 2009. Estimating Rumen Degradable Protein in Forage Legume Hays and Silages by In Situ Disappearance Kinetics vs. Alternative Methods. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract 54582.

Yields of Corn Silage Fertilized with Manure and Grown with Legume or Non-legume Companion Crops - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H. 2009. Yields of Corn Silage Fertilized with Manure and Grown with Legume or Non-legume Companion Crops. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 54579.

Nitrogen Fertilization of Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue - How Much is Enough? - (Proceedings)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Nitrogen Fertilization of Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue - How Much is Enough? In: Proceedings of the American Forage and Grassland Council Conference. 2009 Annual Conference, June 21-23, 2009, Grand Rapids, Michigan. 2009 CDROM.

DNA Polymorphisms Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casler, M.D., Phillips, M., Krohn, A.L. 2009. DNA Polymorphisms Reveal Geographic Races of Reed Canarygrass. Crop Science. 49:2139-2148.

Meadow Fescue: Back to the Future - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Brink, G.E., Gildersleeve, R., Duncan, D.S., Jackson, R.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue: Back to the Future [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 185-1.

Advances and Challenges in Breeding Forages with Improved Quality - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2009. Advances and Challenges in Breeding Forages with Improved Quality [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 79-3.

Using Remote Sensing Imagery to Improve and Validate Predictions of Phalaris arundinacea Invasion - (Abstract Only)

Jakubowski, A., Casler, M.D., Jackson, R. 2009. Using Remote Sensing Imagery to Improve and Validate Predictions of Phalaris arundinacea Invasion [abstract]. Society of Wetland Scientists. p. 99.

Harvest Interval and Residual Sward Height Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Harvest Interval and Residual Sward Height Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. American Society of Agronomy Abstracts [CD-ROM]. Madison, WI: American Society of Agronomy.

Identifying New Lignin Bioengineering Targets: Monolignol Substitute Impacts on Lignin Formation and Cell Wall Utilization - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H., Ralph, J., Pan, X. 2010. Identifying New Lignin Bioengineering Targets: Monolignol Substitute Impacts on Lignin Formation and Cell Wall Utilization [abstract]. In: Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings. Abstract 2-05. p. 44.

The Fundamentals of a Managed Grazing Program     - (Popular Publication)

Brink, G.E. 2009. The Fundamentals of a Managed Grazing Program. Progressive Hay Grower [online newsletter]. Available: http://www.progressivedairy.com/hg/features/2009/0209/0209_brink.html

Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Rapidly Ascertain Seedling Establishment Potential in Red Clover Breeding Programs - (Abstract Only)

Riday, H. 2009. Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy to Rapidly Ascertain Seedling Establishment Potential in Red Clover Breeding Programs [abstract]. Presentation from the 2009 Annual Meeting in Morgantown, West Virginia. Available: http://www.umaine.edu/grazingguide/2009%20presentations.htm.

Performance characteristics of common temperate grasses - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Performance Characteristics of Common Temperate Grasses [abstract]. Midwest Forage Association Wisconsin Symposium and Annual Meeting.

Polyphenol, Conditioning, and Conservation Effects on Protein Fractions and Degradability in Forage Legumes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grabber, J.H., Coblentz, W.K. 2009. Polyphenol, Conditioning, and Conservation Effects on Protein Fractions and Degradability in Forage Legumes. Crop Science. 49:1505-1516.

Effects of Native Grass Restoration Management on Above- and Belowground Pasture Production and Forage Quality     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Woodis, J.E., Brink, G.E., Cates, R.L., Jackson, R.D. 2009. Effects of Native Grass Restoration Management on Above- and Belowground Pasture Production and Forage Quality. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 33:512-527.

Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2009/rate/.

Grasses and Legumes for Cellulosic Bioenergy - (Book / Chapter)

Casler, M.D., Heaton, E., Shinners, K.J., Jung, H.G., Weimer, P.J., Liebig, M.A., Mitchell, R., Digman, M.F. 2009. Grasses and Legumes for Cellulosic Bioenergy. In: Wedin, W.F. and Fales, S.L., editors. Grassland: Quietness and Strength for a New American Agriculture. Madison, Wisconsin: ASA-CSSS-SSSA. p. 205-219.

Forage Fescues in the Northern USA     - (Experiment Station)

Casler, M.D., Albrecht, K.A., Lehmkuhler, J., Brink, G.E. 2008. Forage Fescues in the Northern USA. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research Briefs. September, 2008. p. 1-15. Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/fescuefinalweb.pdf

Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate     - (Other)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Orchargrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate. Grass Clippings [electronic newsletter]. 3(2). Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/grassclippings808.pdf

Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region, Part Two - (Other)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region, Part Two. Grass Clippings. p. 3(2):3-6.

Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass - (Other)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass. Grass Clippings. 3(1):3-5.

Optimizing Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Forage Crops - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Optimizing Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Forage Crops [abstract]. Eucarpia Congress Plant Breeding Sustaining The Future. p. 341.

Comparative QTL Mapping for Seed Weight Between Ryegrass and Cereals - (Abstract Only)

Inoue, M., Brown, R., Barker, R.E., Casler, M.D., Jung, G. 2008. Comparative QTL Mapping for Seed Weight Between Ryegrass and Cereals [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 782-9.

Restricting gametophytic self-incompatibility alleles in red clover (Trifolium pratense) to increase hybridity - (Abstract Only)

Riday, H. 2008. Restricting gametophytic self-incompatibility alleles in red clover (Trifolium pratense) to increase hybridity. Trifolium Conference Abstract & Proceedings. 41st North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & 20th Trifolium Conference, June 1-4, 2008, Dallas, Texas. Poster Number 17.

Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy: Not Only Switchgrass! - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D., Vogel, K.P., Anderson, W.F., Larson, S.R., Boe, A.R. 2008. Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy: Not Only Switchgrass! [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 653-1.

Optimizing Experimental Designs: Finding Hidden Treasure. - (Abstract Only)

Casler, M.D. 2008. Optimizing Experimental Designs: Finding Hidden Treasure [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 722-2.

Response to selection under controlled environment versus natural selection in diverse regions across Canada - (Abstract Only)

Papadopoulos, Y.A., Michaud, R., Bertrand, A., Coulman, B., Acharya, S.N., Bittman, S., Riday, H., Viands, D., Boe, A., Mcrae, K., Castonguay, Y. 2008. Response to selection under controlled environment versus natural selection in diverse regions across Canada. Trifolium Conference Abstract & Proceedings. Available://www.naaic.org/Meetings/National/2008meeting/proceedings/proceedings2008.htm

Lignin and Fiber digestibility in Caffeic Acid 3-O-Methyltransferase and Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-Methyltransferase Downregulated Alfalfa - (Abstract Only)

Riday, H., Whalen, D., Bouton, J., Mertens, D.R., Jung, H.G., Chen, F., Temple, S., McCaslin, M., Dixon, R. 2008. Lignin and Fiber digestibility in Caffeic Acid 3-O-Methyltransferase and Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-Methyltransferase Downregulated Alfalfa [abstract]. Proceedings Joint Meeting of the 41st North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & 20th Trifolium Conference, June 1-4, 2008, Dallas, TX. Abstract #18.

Sativa by falcata alfalfa hybrid variety trials - (Abstract Only)

Riday, H., Wager, S., Viands, D.R., Lamb, J.F., Meyer, D., Smith, M., Brummer, C.E., Boe, A. 2008. Sativa by falcata alfalfa hybrid variety trials. Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the 41st North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & 20th Trifolium Conference. Paper No. 19.

COPOLYMERIZATION OF CONIFERYL FERULATE WITH MONOLIGNOLS: IMPACT ON LIGNIN FORMATION AND ALKALINE DELIGNIFICATION OF MAIZE CELL WALLS - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J. H., Ralph, J., Hatfield, R. D., Lu, F. 2008. Copolymerization of coniferyl ferulate with monolignols: impact on lignin formation and alkaline delignification of maize cell walls. Proceedings of Ferulate '08. p. 36.

USING DEHYDROGENATION POLYMER-CELL WALL COMPLEXES TO SCREEN POTENTIAL MONOLIGNOLS FOR ALTERING CELL WALL LIGNIFICATION AND UTILIZATION - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J.H., Ralph, J., Schatz, P.F., Lu, F., Kim, H. 2008. Using dehydrogenation polymer-cell wall complexes to screen potential monolignols for altering cell wall lignification and utilization. Proceedings of Ferulate '08. p. 61.

New Developments in Grass Breeding for Hay and Haylage - (Proceedings)

Casler, M.D. 2008. New Developments in Grass Breeding for Hay and Haylage. In: Proceedings of the Michigan Forage Council Forage Technology Conference, March 6, 2008, East Lansing, Michigan. Available: www.web1.msue.msu.edu/fis/extension.htm.

New Developments in Grasses for Pastures     - (Other)

Casler, M.D. 2008. New Developments in Grasses for Pastures. Michigan State University Forage Technology Conference, March 6, 2008, MSU Kellogg Center, Harrison Road, MSU Campus, East Lansing,Michigan. Available: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/fis/extension_powerpoint/Forage%20tech08/MFTC2008-Casler-Pasture.pdf

Increasing Hybridity via Control of the Gametophytic Self-incompatiblity System in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) - (Abstract Only)

Knack, J.J., Krohn, A.L., Riday, H. Increasing Hybridity via Control of the Gametophytic Self-incompatiblity System in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). Introductory Biology 151 and 152 Mentored Poster Session Spring 2008, May 6, 2008, Great Hall, Memorial Union, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Poster 222.

Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing - (Popular Publication)

(03-Apr-08)

Temperate Perennial Grass Response to Defoliation Height and Interval - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2008. Temperate Perennial Grass Response to Defoliation Height and Interval. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 2008 CD-ROM. no. 569

Choosing and Managing Perennial Grasses for Grazing - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Choosing and managing perennial grasses for grazing [abstract]. Proceedings of the Northeast Wisconsin Grazing Symposium, March 11, 2008, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. p. 3-8.

Breeding for increased persistence in pasture legumes - (Trade Journal)

Riday, H. 2008. Breeding for increased persistence in pasture legumes. Forage Focus Magazine, Midwest Forage Association. March, 2008. p 3-4.

Cell wall fermentation kinetics impacted more by lignin content and cross-linking than by diverse shifts in lignin composition - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J. H., Mertens, D.R., Funk, C., Lu, F., Kim, H. 2008. Cell wall fermentation kinetics impacted more by lignin content and cross-linking than by diverse shifts in lignin composition [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings. 1(31):17.

Coniferyl ferulate incorporation into lignin dramatically enhances the delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis of maize cell walls - (Abstract Only)

Grabber, J. H., Hatfield, R. D., Ralph, J., Lu, F. 2008. Coniferyl ferulate incorporation into lignin dramatically enhances the delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis of maize cell walls [abstract]. Proceedings of Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium. 8(05):56.

Wisconsin - Increased corn silage protein with intercropped lablab bean - (Trade Journal)

Armstrong, K.L., Albrecht, K.A., Lauer, J.G., Riday, H. 2008. Wisconsin - Increased corn silage protein with intercropped lablab bean. Forage Focus. March, 2008. p 24.

What am I Leaving in My Alfalfa Field - Yield vs. Quality Trade-Offs - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E. 2008. What am I Leaving in My Alfalfa Field - Yield vs. Quality Trade-Offs. Proceedings of the Annual Minnesota Forage Conference. p. 3-9.

Important Considerations When Choosing Forage Grasses - Research Developments on Quality and Management - (Abstract Only)

Brink, G.E. 2008. Important Considerations When Choosing Forage Grasses - Research Developments on Quality and Management. Proceedings of the Annual Minnesota Forage Conference. p. 10-16.

Intercropping Corn with Lablab bean, Velvet Bean, and Scarlet Runner Bean for Forage     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Armstrong, K.L., Albrecht, K.A., Lauer, J.G., Riday, H. 2008. Intercropping Corn with Lablab bean, Velvet Bean, and Scarlet Runner Bean for Forage. Crop Science. 48:371-379.