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Thomas A Jones
Research Geneticist (Plants)


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Virtual reciprocal garden assessment of germination syndromes for Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius and Elymus multisetus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Richards, C.M., Sheley, R.L., Reeves, P.A., Jones, T.A., Walters, C.T., Schantz, M.C., Flerchinger, G.N. 2024. Virtual reciprocal garden assessment of germination syndromes for Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius and Elymus multisetus. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 96:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.04.013.
Restoring and rewilding grasslands and rangelands - ()
Notice of release of Destination Germplasm of Snake River wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Restoration genetics - a consideration of lessons and opportunities - ()
Broadhurst, L., Van Rossum, F., Jones, T.A., Jordan, R., Encinas-Viso, F., Harrison, P.A. 2023. Restoration genetics - a consideration of lessons and opportunities. Book Chapter. V1: 473-519. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25412-3_13.
Registration of L-74X nonshattering basin wildrye x creeping wildrye germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B. 2023. Registration of L-74X nonshattering basin wildrye x creeping wildrye germplasm. Journal of Plant Registrations. 17(2):397-403. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20293.
Using genomic selection to develop performance-based restoration plant materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., Larson, S.R., Hamerlynck, E.P., Crain, J.L. 2022. Using genomic selection to develop performance-based restoration plant materials. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(15). Article 8275. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23158275.
Scarification and pre-chilling requirements for germination of the native forb Utah trefoil (Lotus utahensis Ottley) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Bushman, B.S., Crockett, R.T., Forsyth, K.C. 2022. Scarification and pre-chilling requirements for germination of the native forb Utah trefoil (Lotus utahensis Ottley). Native Plant Journal. 23(2):148-155. https://doi.org/10.3368/npj.23.2.148.
Assessment of biogeographic variation in traits of Lewis flax (Linum lewisii) for use in restoration and agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Innes, P., Gossweiler, A., Jensen, S., Tilley, D., St. John, L., Jones, T.A., Kitchen, S.G., Hulke, B.S. 2022. Assessment of biogeographic variation in traits of Lewis flax (Linum lewisii) for use in restoration and agriculture. AoBP (Annals of Botany PLANTS). 14(2). Article plac005. https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plac005.
Perennial grass seedlings modify biomass and physiological traits in response to an annual grass neighbor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Bell, B.P., Monaco, T.A. 2021. Perennial grass seedlings modify biomass and physiological traits in response to an annual grass neighbor. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 77:93-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.04.001.
Seed production areas are crucial to conservation outcomes: benefits and risks of an emerging restoration tool - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zinnen, J., Broadhurst, L.M., Gibson-Roy, P., Jones, T.A., Matthews, J.W. 2021. Seed production areas are crucial to conservation outcomes: benefits and risks of an emerging restoration tool. Biodiversity and Conservation Journal. 30:1233-1256. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-021-02149-z.
Improving seed retention and germination characteristics of North American basin wildrye by marker-assisted gene introgression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Johnson, L.M., Waldron, B.L. 2020. Improving seed retention and germination characteristics of North American basin wildrye by marker-assisted gene introgression. Agronomy. 10(11). Article 1740. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111740.
DNA sequence-based mapping of the St. genome of Pseudoroegneria spicata (Pursh) A. Love versus wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, R., Li, X., Robbins, M.D., Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S., Jones, T.A., Thomas, A. 2020. DNA sequence-based mapping of the St. genome of Pseudoroegneria spicata (Pursh) A. Love versus wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.). Genome. 63:445-457. https://doi.org/10.1139/gen-2019-0152.
Native seeds in the marketplace: meeting restoration needs in the Intermountain West, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2019. Native seeds in the marketplace: meeting restoration needs in the Intermountain West, United States. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(6):1017-1029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2019.07.009.
Graphical partitioning of seedling phenotypic plasticity of seven cool-season grass species subjected to two watering frequencies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, W., Monaco, T.A., Jones, T.A., Peel, M. 2019. Graphical partitioning of seedling phenotypic plasticity of seven cool-season grass species subjected to two watering frequencies. Journal of Arid Environments. 170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2019.05.014.
The relationship between seed mass and young-seedling growth and morphology among nine bluebunch wheatgrass populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Mukherjee, J., Monaco, T.A., Adler, P.B. 2019. The relationship between seed mass and young-seedling growth and morphology among nine bluebunch wheatgrass populations. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2):283-291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.11.006.
Productivity and morphological traits of thickspike wheatgrass, Snake River wheatgrass, and their interspecific hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, B.P., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2019. Productivity and morphological traits of thickspike wheatgrass, Snake River wheatgrass, and their interspecific hybrids. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(1):73-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.09.002.
Hydrothermal germination response and environmental variability: Opportunities for genomic investigation of alternative germination syndromes - (Abstract Only)
Trait response and changes in genetic variation upon selection for spike number in salina wildrye - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R. 2018. Trait response and changes in genetic variation upon selection for spike number in salina wildrye. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 71(4):443-448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.03.005.
Legumes for restoration in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau - (Abstract Only)
Notice of release of Princeton Germplasm of Thurber's needlegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2018. Notice of release of Princeton Germplasm of Thurber's needlegrass. Native Plant Journal. 19:40-46. doi:10.3368/npj.19.1.40.
Legumes for restoration in the Colorado Plateau - (Abstract Only)
Functional differences betwen native bunchgrasses and the invasive grass Bromus tectorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, H., Monaco, T.A., Jones, T.A. 2018. Functional differences betwen native bunchgrasses and the invasive grass Bromus tectorum. Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 5:139-147.
Impacts on ecosystems, corrective restoration practices, and prospects for recovery: nine case studies in the continental United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2017. USA restoration scenarios. The Rangeland Journal. 39:431-450.
Native seed produced under cultivation in the north-western United States - (Proceedings)
Jones, T.A. 2017. Native seed produced under cultivation in the north-western United States. Symposium Proceedings. 1-2.
Ecosystem restoration: recent advances in theory and practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2017. Restoration theory and practice. The Rangeland Journal. 39:417-430.
Development and testing of cool-season grass species, varieties, and hybrids for biomass feedstock production in western North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Pearson, C., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Mott, I.W., Robbins, M.D., Staub, J.E., Waldron, B.L. 2017. Development and testing of cool-season grass species, varieties, and hybrids for biomass feedstock production in western North America. Agronomy. 7(1):3. doi:10.3390/agronomy7010003.
Utah lotus: North American legume for rangeland revegetation in southern Great Basin and Colorado Plateau - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stettler, J.M., Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J., Jones, T.A., MacAdam, J.W. 2017. Utah lotus: North American legume for rangeland revegetation in southern Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70(6):691-699. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2017.06.002.
A history of plant improvement by the USDA-ARS Forage and Range Research Laboratory for rehabilitation of degraded western U.S. rangelands - ()
Staub, J.E., Chatterton, N.J., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R., Monaco, T.A., Robins, J.G. 2016. A history of plant improvement by the USDA-ARS Forage and Range Research Laboratory for rehabilitation of degraded western U.S. rangelands. Rangelands. 38:233-240.
Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Jones, T.A., Roundy, B., Shaw, N., Monaco, T.A. 2016. Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69:237-247.
Evaluation of indigenous Lotus species for the western USA for rangeland revegetation and restoration - (Proceedings)
Johnson, D.A., Stettler, J.M., Macadam, J.W., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J., Jones, T.A. 2016. Evaluation of indigenous Lotus species for the western USA for rangeland revegetation and restoration. In: A. Iwaasa, H.A. Lardner, M. Schellenberg, W. Willms, and K. Larson (eds). The Future Management of Grazing and Wild Lands in a High-Tech World: Proceedings 10th International Rangeland Congress, Saskatoon, Canada. International Rangeland Congress. 283-285.
Seed dormancy mechanisms in basalt milkvetch and western prairie clover - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J., Smith, R.C. 2016. Seed dormancy mechanisms in basalt milkvetch and western prairie clover. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69:117-122.
Notice of release of Turkey Lake germplasm of bottlebrush squirreltail - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2016. Notice of release of Turkey Lake germplasm of bottlebrush squirreltail. Native Plant Journal. 17:59-63.
Evaluation of Utah trefoil collections for rangeland restoration in the southern Great Basin - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Stettler, J.M., Macadam, J.W., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J., Jones, T.A. 2016. Evaluation of Utah trefoil collections for rangeland restoration in the southern Great Basin. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
The merits of artificial selection for the development of restoration-ready plant materials of native perennial grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chivers, I.H., Jones, T.A., Broadhurst, L.M., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W. 2016. The merits of artificial selection for the development of restoration-ready plant materials of native perennial grasses. Restoration Ecology. 24:174-183.
Notice of release of Columbia Germplasm of bluebunch wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Mott, I.W. 2016. Notice of release of Columbia Germplasm of bluebunch wheatgrass. Native Plant Journal. 17:53-58.
Maximizing seed resources for restoration in an uncertain future - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Broadhurst, L.M., Jones, T.A., Smith, F.S., North, T., Guja, L. 2016. Maximizing seed resources for restoration in an uncertain future. Bioscience. 66:73-79.
Notice of release of Fanny Germplasm, Carmel Germplasm, and Bonneville Germplasm Searls' prairie clover: Selected class of natural germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J., Bhattarai, K., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B., Parr, S.D., Eldredge, E.P. 2015. Notice of release of Fanny Germplasm, Carmel Germplasm, and Bonneville Germplasm Searls' prairie clover: Selected class of natural germplasm. Native Plant Journal. 16:265-275.
Germination and seedling emergence of three western North American rangeland legumes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Connors, K.J., Jones, T.A. 2015. Germination and seedling emergence of three western North American rangeland legumes. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 68:501-506.
The potential of novel native plant materials for the restoration of novel ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., Rigby, C.W. 2015. The potential of novel native plant materials for the restoration of novel ecosystems. Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene. doi: 10.12952/journal.elementa.000047.
Effects of selection on genetic diversity in native grass species - (Abstract Only)
Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R. 2015. Effects of selection on genetic diversity in native grass species. Ecological Society of America Abstracts. OOS 39-2.
Development of North American forb plant materials for rangeland revegetation and restoration - (Abstract Only)
Connors, K.J., Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M. 2015. Development of North American forb plant materials for rangeland revegetation and restoration. National Native Seed Conference Program, Meeting Abstract, p.66.
Evaluation of Utah trefoil (Lotus utahensis Ottley) collections for rangeland restoration/revegetation in the southern Great Basin and Colorado Plateau - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Stettler, J.M., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J., Macadam, J.W., Jones, T.A. 2015. Evaluation of Utah trefoil (Lotus utahensis Ottley) collections for rangeland restoration/revegetation in the southern Great Basin and Colorado Plateau. National Native Seed Conference Program Meeting Abstract, p.46.
High Concentrations of Condensed Tannins in Utah Trefoil (Lotus utahensis Ottley) - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Macadam, J.W., Connors, K.J., Stettler, J.M., Bushman, B.S., Jones, T.A. 2015. High Concentrations of Condensed Tannins in Utah Trefoil (Lotus utahensis Ottley). Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts, #176.
Improving germination and establishment of Great Basin legumes - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A. 2014. Improving germination and establishment of Great Basin legumes. Meeting Abstract.
Ecologically appropriate plant materials for functional restoration of rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2014. Ecologically appropriate plant materials for functional restoration of rangelands. Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 33:93-103.
Lotus utahensis: southern great basin legume for possible use in rangeland revegetation - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Connors, K.J., Bushman, B.S., Jones, T.A. 2014. Lotus utahensis: southern great basin legume for possible use in rangeland revegetation. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. I.1.
A nomenclatural guide and simplified key to the squirreltail taxa - ()
Jones, T.A. 2014. A nomenclatural guide and simplified key to the squirreltail taxa. Native Plant Journal. 15:51-55.
Notice of release of Antelope Creek and Pleasant Valley germplasms of bottlebrush squirreltail - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Parsons, M.C., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W. 2014. Notice of release of Antelope Creek and Pleasant Valley germplasms of bottlebrush squirreltail. Native Plant Journal. 15:57-64.
Using common gardens and AFLP analyses to identify metapopulations of indigenous plant materials for rangeland revegetation in western USA - (Proceedings)
Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Jones, T.A., Bhattarai, K. 2013. Using common gardens and AFLP analyses to identify metapopulations of indigenous plant materials for rangeland revegetation in western USA. International Grasslands Congress. p. 371-372. In: D.L. Michalk, G.D. Millar, W.B. Badgery, and K.M. Broadfoot (eds.). Revitalzing Grasslands to Sustain Our Communities. New South Wales Department of Primary Industry, Orange, Australia.
Biomass and defoliation tolerance of 12 populations of Pseudoroegneria spicata at two densities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukherjee, J.R., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2013. Biomass and defoliation tolerance of 12 populations of Pseudoroegneria spicata at two densities. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66:706-713.
When local isn't best - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2013. When local isn't best. Evolutionary Applications. 6:1109-1118.
Improving seedling germination and emergence of legumes native to the semi-arid western USA - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Horning, M., Shock, C., Connors, K.J., Jones, T.A. 2013. Improving seedling germination and emergence of legumes native to the semi-arid western USA Native Seed Conference, Santa Fe, NM. Meeting Abstract.
Wide-scale population sampling identifies three phylogeographic races of Leymus cinereus and low-level genetic admixture with Leymus triticoides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Culumber, C.M., Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B. 2013. Wide-scale population sampling identifies three phylogeographic races of Leymus cinereus and low-level genetic admixture with Leymus triticoides. Crop Sci. 53:996-1007.
The development of ecologically appropriate plant materials for restoration applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2013. The development of ecologically appropriate plant materials for restoration applications. Bioscience. 63:211-219.
Identifying rangeland restoration targets: an appraisal of challenges and opportunities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Jones, T.A., Thurow, T.L. 2012. Identifying rangeland restoration targets: an appraisal of challenges and opportunities. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 65:599-605.
Hydrothermal assessment of temporal variability in seedbed microclimate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Cho, J., Moffet, C.A., Roundy, B.A., Jones, T.A., James, J.J., Flerchinger, G.N., Clark, P., Pierson Jr, F.B. 2013. Hydrothermal assessment of temporal variability in seedbed microclimate. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66:127-135.
Plant materials for novel ecosystems - ()
Jones, T.A. 2013. Plant materials for novel ecosystems. In: Hobbs, N.E, Higgs, E.S, Hall, C.M. editors. Novel Ecosystems: Intervening in the New Ecological World Order. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell Press. p.212-227.
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.
Identifying geographically based metapopulations for development of plant materials indigenous to rangeland ecosystems of the western USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Jones, T.A., Bhattarai, K. 2012. Identifying geographically based metapopulations for development of plant materials indigenous to rangeland ecosystems of the western USA. Progress in Botany. 74:265-291.
Effect of seed scarification and seeding depth on greenhouse seedling emergence in western prairie clover, Searls prairie clover, and Basalt milkvetch - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Jones, T.A., Connors, K.J. 2012. Effect of seed scarification and seeding depth on greenhouse seedling emergence in western prairie clover, Searls prairie clover, and Basalt milkvetch. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
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.
Ecotypic variation in Elymus elymoides ssp. Brevifolius race C in the northern Intermountain West - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parsons, M.C., Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Ecotypic variation in Elymus elymoides ssp. Brevifolius race C in the northern Intermountain West. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 64:649-658.
Genetic differentiation and admixture among Eurasian and North American Leymus (Triticeae) wildryes detected using chloroplast DNA sequences and AFLP profiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Culumber, C.M., Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A. 2011. Genetic differentiation and admixture among Eurasian and North American Leymus (Triticeae) wildryes detected using chloroplast DNA sequences and AFLP profiles. Plant Systematics and Evolution. 294:207-225.
Hydrothermal indices for classification of seedbed microclimate - (Abstract Only)
Hardegree, S.P., Cho, J., Roundy, B., Moffet, C., Jones, T.A., James, J.J., Shaw, N., Cox, R. 2011. Hydrothermal indices for classification of seedbed microclimate. In: Abstracts of the 64th Annual Meeting, Society for Range Management, Billings, MT, Feb 6-10, 2011 (CD-ROM Abstract).
Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukherjee, J.R., Jones, T.A., Adler, P.B., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, U.S.A. Plant Ecology. 212:461-470.
Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice - ()
Hardegree, S.P., T.A. Jones, B.A. Roundy, N.L. Shaw and T.A. Monaco. 2011. Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice. Chapter 4, In: Briske, D.D., editor. Conservation Benefits of Rangeland Practices: Assessment, Recommendations, and Knowledge Gaps. Lawrence, KS: Allen Press. p. 171-212.
Notice of release of Fowler germplasm green needlegrass - ()
Jones, T.A., Wark, D.B. 2010. Notice of release of Fowler germplasm green needlegrass. Native Plant Journal. 11:103-105.
Notice of release of White River germplasm Indian ricegrass - ()
Jones, T.A., Winslow, S.R., Parr, S.D., Memmott, K.L. 2010. Notice of release of White River germplasm Indian ricegrass. Native Plant Journal. 11:133-136.
Adaptive Zones Based on Phenotypic Data for a Newly Recognized Subspecies of Bottlebrush Squirreltail - (Abstract Only)
Parsons, M.C., Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R., Monaco, T.A., Mott, I.W. 2010. Adaptive Zones Based on Phenotypic Data for a Newly Recognized Subspecies of Bottlebrush Squirreltail. Meeting Abstract.
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.
Genetic variation for adaptive traits in Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius Race C in the Northern Intermountain West, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parsons, M.C., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2010. Genetic variation for adaptive traits in Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius Race C in the Northern Intermountain West, USA. Restoration Ecology. 19:460-469.
Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukherjee, J.R., Jones, T.A., Adler, P.B., Monaco, T.A. 2010. Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, USA. Plant Ecology.
A comparision of cumulative-germination response of cheatgrass (Bromus Tectorum L.) and five perennial bunchgrass species to simulated field-temperature regimes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Moffet, C.A., Roundy, B.A., Jones, T.A., Novak, S.J., Clark, P., Pierson Jr, F.B., Flerchinger, G.N. 2010. A comparision of cumulative-germination response of cheatgrass (Bromus Tectorum L.) and five perennial bunchgrass species to simulated field-temperature regimes. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 69:321-327.
Launching the Counterattack: Interdisciplinary Deployment of Functional Traits to Repair Damaged Intermountain Rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., James, J.J. 2010. Launching the Counterattack: Interdisciplinary Deployment of Functional Traits to Repair Damaged Intermountain Rangelands. Rangelands. Vol 32, pages 32-37.
Notice of release of Rattlesnake germplasm bottlebrush squirreltail - ()
Jones, T.A. 2010. Notice of release of Rattlesnake germplasm bottlebrush squirreltail. Native Plant Journal. 11:45-50.
Nitrogen uptake: invasive annual vs. native perennial rangeland grasses - ()
Mackown, C.T., Jones, T.A., Johnson, D.A., Monaco, T.A., Redinbaugh, M.G. 2009. Nitrogen uptake: invasive annual vs. native perennial rangeland grasses. CSA News. 76(6):1864-1870.
Nitrogen uptake by perennial and invasive annual grass seedlings: Nitrogen form effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mackown, C.T., Jones, T.A., Johnson, D.A., Monaco, T.A., Redinbaugh, M.G. 2009. Nitrogen uptake by perennial and invasive annual grass seedlings: Nitrogen form effects. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 73:1864-1870.
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.
Dormancy-Status Pool Dynamics in Indian Ricegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2009. Dormancy-Status Pool Dynamics in Indian Ricegrass. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 62:284-289.
A Role for Assisted Evolution in Designing Native Plant Materials for Domesticated Landscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2009. A Role for Assisted Evolution in Designing Native Plant Materials for Domesticated Landscapes. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 7:541-547.
Notice of Release of 'Continental' Basin Wildrye - ()
Jones, T.A., Parr, S.D., Winslow, S.R., Rosales, M.A. 2009. Notice of Release of 'Continental' Basin Wildrye. Native Plant Journal.
Development of Native Plant Materials for Use in Restoration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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.
Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice - (Abstract Only)
Hardegree, S.P., B.A. Roundy, N.L. Shaw., C.A. Moffet, T.A. Monaco, T.A. Jones and E.F. Redente. 2009. Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice. In: Abstracts of the 62nd Annual Meeting, Society for Range Management, Albuquerque, NM, Feb 8-12, 2009 (CD-ROM Abstract).
Notice of Release of 'Discovery' Snake River Wheatgrass - ()
Jones, T.A. 2008. Notice of Release of 'Discovery' Snake River Wheatgrass. Native Plant Journal.
Notice of Release of NBR-1 Germplasm Basalt Milkvetch - ()
Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Connors, K.J., Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2008. Notice of Release of NBR-1 Germplasm Basalt Milkvetch. Native Plant Journal 9:127-132.
Physiological and Morphological Characteristics Among Ecotypes of Basalt Milkvetch (Astragalus Filipes) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhattarai, K., Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Gardner, D.R., Connors, K.J. 2008. Physiological and Morphological Characteristics Among Ecotypes of Basalt Milkvetch (Astragalus Filipes): Basis for Plant Improvement. Rangeland Ecology and Management 61: 444-455.
Wildland Collection, Population Development, and Genetic Manipulation of Native Rangeland Grasses in the Intermountain West USA - (Proceedings)
Jones, T.A. 2008. Wildland Collection, Population Development, and Genetic Manipulation of Native Rangeland Grasses in the Intermountain West USA. International Rangeland Congress.
Genetic Differentiation and Hybridization Among Festuca Idahoensis, F. Roemeri, and F. Ovina Detected From AFLP, ITS, and Chloroplast DNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R., Wilson, B.L. 2008. Genetic Differentiation and Hybridization Among Festuca Idahoensis, F. Roemeri, and F. Ovina Detected From AFLP, ITS, and Chloroplast DNA. Botany 86:422-434
Native Plant Materials for Sagebrush Steppe Restoration - (Abstract Only)
Jones, T.A. 2008. Native Plant Materials for Sagebrush Steppe Restoration. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
A comparision of cumulative-germination response of cheatgrass (bromus tectorum) and four perennial bunchgrass species to simulated field-temperature regimes - (Abstract Only)
Hardegree, S.P., B.A. Roundy, T.A. Jones, F.B. Pierson AND P.E. Clark. 2008. A comparision of cumulative-germination response of cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and four perennial bunchgrass species to simulated field-temperature regimes. In: Abstracts of the 61st Annual Meeting, Society for Range Management, Louisville, KY, January 26-31, 2008. (CD-ROM Abstract)
Dynamic variability in thermal-germination response of squirreltail (Elymus Elymoides and Elymus Multisetus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Jones, T.A., Pierson Jr, F.B., Clark, P., Flerchinger, G.N. 2008. Dynamic Variability in Thermal-Germination Response of Squirreltail (Elymus elymoides and Elymus multisetus). Environmental and Experimental Botany 62:120-128.
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.
North American Legumes for Rangeland Restoration, Conservation, and Forage Production in the Western U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K., Jones, T.A., Bushman, B.S., Gardner, D.R. 2007. North American Legumes for Rangeland Restoration, Conservation, and Forage Production in the Western U.S.. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
A RESTORATION PRACTITIONER'S GUIDE TO THE RESTORATION GENE POOL CONCEPT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2007. A restoration practitioner's guide to the restoration gene pool concept. Ecological Restoration.
GENETIC VARIATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE HIGHLY DORMANT JUMBO SEED MORPH OF INDIAN RICEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Redinbaugh, M.G., Zhang, Y., Larson, S.R., Dow, B.D. 2007. Genetic variation and distribution of the highly dormant jumbo seed morph of indian ricegrass. Crop Science.
Integrating Weed Management and Restoration on Western Rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allcock, K., Nowak, R., Blank, R.R., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., Chambers, J., Tausch, R., Doescher, P., Saytal, V., Tanaka, J., Ogle, D., St John, L., Pellant, M., Pyke, D.A., Schupp, E.W., Call, C.A. 2006. Integrating Weed Management and Restoration on Western Rangelands. Ecological Restoration. 24:199.
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.
Development of Native Western North American Triticeae Germplasm in a Restoration Context - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R. 2005. Development of Native Western North American Triticeae Germplasm in a Restoration Context. Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding 41(Special Issue):108-111
TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIATION IN ALKALOID LEVELS IN ACHNATHERUM ROBUSTUM, A NATIVE GRASS INFECTED WITH THE ENDOPHYTE NEOTYPHODIUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faeth, S.H., Gardner, D.R., Cimmamon, J.H., Jani, A., Hamilton, C.E., Wittlinger, S.K., Jones, T.A. 2006. Temporal and spatial variation in alkaloid levels in achnatherum robustum, a native grass infected with the endophyte neotyphodium. Journal of Chemical Ecology.
BASALT MILKVETCH: A PROMISING NORTH AMERICAN LEGUME FOR RANGELAND REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, AND FORAGE PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K., Jones, T.A., Gardner, D.R., Cane, J.H. 2005. Basalt milkvetch: a promising north american legume for rangeland rehabilitation, conservation, and forage production. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
NATIVE SEEDS IN COMMERCE: MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Young, S.A. 2005. Native seeds in commerce: more frequently asked questions. Native Plant Journal.
REGISTRATION OF STAR LAKE INDIAN RICEGRASS GERMPLASM - ()
Jones, T.A., Nielson, D.C., Caicco, S.L., Fenchel, G.A., Young, S.A. 2005. Registration of star lake indian ricegrass germplasm. Crop Science.
DETECTION OF LINKAGE DISEQUILIBRIUM QTL'S CONTROLLING LOW-TEMPERATURE GROWTH AND METABOLITE ACCUMUlATIONS IN AN ADMIRAL BREEDING POPULATION OF LEYMUS WILDRYES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, Z.M., Wu, X.L., Larson, S.R., Wang, R., Jones, T.A., Chatterton, N.J., Palazzo, A.J. 2005. Identification of molecular markers associated with soluble carbohydrates, anthocyanins, and growth characteristics in leymus (gramineae). Euphytica 141:263-280
PHYLOGEOGRAPHY OF BLUEBUNCH WHEATGRASS - (Abstract Only)
Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B. 2004. Phylogeography of bluebunch wheatgrass. Agricultural Research Service Publication.
NATIVE GRASS MATERIALS FOR THE INTERMOUNTAIN REGION - (Abstract Only)
Jones, T.A. 2004. Native grass materials for the intermountain region. Agricultural Research Service Publication.
GENETIC CONSIDERATIONS IN NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
Jones, T.A. 2004. Genetic considerations in native plant material development. Agricultural Research Service Publication.
BASALT MILKVETCH AND GLOBEMALLOWS: NORTH AMERICAN FORBS FOR REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, AND FORAGE PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Cane, J.H., Gardner, D.R., Peel, M. 2005. Basalt milkvetch and globemallows: north american forbs for rehabilitation, conservation, and forage production. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
POPULATION STRUCTURE IN PSEUDOROEGNERIA SPICATA (POACEAE: TRITICEAE) MODELED BY BAYESIAN CLUSTERING OF AFLP GENOTYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B. 2004. Population structure in pseudoroegneria spicata (poaceae: triticeae) modeled by bayesian clustering of aflp genotypes. American Journal of Botany.
REGISTRATION OF TOE JAM CREEK BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL GERMPLASM - ()
Jones, T. A., D. C. Nielson, S. R. Larson, D. A. Johnson, T. A. Monaco, S. L. Caicco, D. G. Ogle, S. A. Young, and J. R. Carlson. 2004. Registration of Toe Jam Creek bottlebrush squirreltail germplasm. Crop Sci. 44:1880-1881.
REGISTRATION OF FISH CREEK BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL GERMPLASM - ()
Jones, T. A., D. C. Nielson, S. R. Larson, D. A. Johnson, T. A. Monaco, S. L. Caicco, D. G. Ogle, and S. A. Young. 2004. Registration of Fish Creek bottlebrush squirreltail germplasm. Crop Sci. 44:1879-1880.
NATIVE SEEDS: THEIR GENETICS, ADAPTATION, AND USE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2005. Native seeds: their genetics, adaptation, and use. Native Plant Journal.
REGISTRATION OF CUCHARAS GREEN NEEDLEGRASS GERMPLASM - ()
Jones, T.A., Nielson, D.C., Young, S.A. 2004. Registration of cucharas green needlegrass germplasm. Germplasm Release.
REGISTRATION OF RIBSTONE - INDIAN RICEGRASS GERMPLASM - ()
Jones, T.A., Nielson, D.C., Young, S.A., Phan, A. 2004. Registration of ribstone - indian ricegrass germplasm. Germplasm Release.
SOIL MORPHOLOGY AND ORGANIC MATTER DYNAMICS UNDER CHEATGRASS AND SAGEBRUSH-STEPPE PLANT COMMUNITIES - (Proceedings)
Norton, J.B., T.A. Monaco, J.M. Norton, D.A. Johnson, and T.A. Jones. 2004. Soil morphology and organic matter dynamics under cheatgrass and sagebrush-steppe plant communities. Journal of Arid Environments 57: 445-466.
EFFECTS OF NITROGEN FORM AND AVAILABILITY ON SEED GERMINATION AND EARLY SEEDLING GROWTH IN INVASIVE ANNUAL AND DESIRABLE PERENNIAL GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Mackown, C.T., Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Norton, J.M., Norton, J.B., Redinbaugh, M.G. 2003. Effects of nitrogen form and availability on seed germination and early seedling growth in invasive annual and desirable perennial grasses. Journal of Range Management. 56:646-653.
MOLECULAR GENETIC LINKAGE MAPS FOR ALLOTETRAPLOID LEYMUS (TRITICEAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, X., S. R. Larson, Z. Hu, A. Palazzo, T. A. Jones, R. R.-C. Wang, K. B. Jensen, and N. J. Chatterton. Molecular genetic linkage maps for allotetraploid Leymus wildryes (Gramineae: Triticeae). Genome 46:627-646. 2003.
BREEDING IMPROVED GRASSES FOR SEMIARID RANGELANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asay, K.H., N.J. Chatterton, K.B. Jensen, T.A. Jones, B.L. Waldron, W.H. Horton. 2003. Breeding Improved Grasses for Semiarid Rangelands. Arid Land Res. and Manage. 17:469-478.
SEEDLING N UPTAKE BY DESIRABLE PERENNIAL AND INVASIVE ANNUAL COOL-SEASON GRASSES: EFFECTS OF N FORM - (Abstract Only)
MACKOWN, C.T., JONES, T.A., JOHNSON, D.A., REDINBAUGH, M.G. SEEDLING N UPTAKE BY DESIRABLE PERENNIAL AND INVASIVE ANNUAL COOL-SEASON GRASSES: EFFECTS OF N FORM. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY MEETINGS. 2002. Abstract No. c03-mackown133709-o. CD-ROM.
GERMINATION OF SEEDS OF BIG AND BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
YOUNG, J.A., CLEMENTS, D.D., JONES, T.A. GERMINATION OF SEEDS OF BIG AND BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL. JOURNAL OF RANGE MANAGEMENT. 2003. p.277-281.
VARIABILITY IN THERMAL RESPONSE OF PRIMED AND NON-PRIMED SEEDS OF SQUIRRELTAIL (ELYMUS ELYMOIDES (RAF.) SWEZEY AND ELYMUS MULTISETUS (J.G. SMITH) M.E. JONES) - (Abstract Only)
HARDEGREE, STUART P., JONES, THOMAS A., and VAN VACTOR, STEVEN S., Variability in Thermal Response of Primed and Non-primed Seeds of Squirreltail (Elymus elymoides (Raf.) Swezey and Elymus multisetus (J.G. Smith) M.E. Jones). Annals of Botany Company 2002, p. 311-319.
COOL-SEASON GRASS ESTABLISHMENT: EFFECTS OF N ON GERMINATION AND GROWTH TRAITS OF DESIRABLE PERENNIAL VS WEEDY ANNUAL SEEDLINGS - ()
MACKOWN, C.T., JONES, B., JONES, T.A. 2001. COOL-SEASON GRASS ESTABLISHMENT: EFFECTS OF N ON GERMINATION AND GROWTH TRAITS OF DESIRABLE PERENNIAL VS WEEDY ANNUAL SEEDLINGS. RANGELAND WIRE, OKLAHOMA SECTION, SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGMENT. Volume(10)p. 2-3.
UBIQUITY OF THE ST CHLOROPLAST GENOME IN ST-CONTAINING TRITICEAE POLYPOIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CHLOROPLAST INHERITANCE OF WESTERN WHEATGRASS FROM ITS DIPLOID AND TETRAPLOID ANCESTORS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)