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Shaun Bradley Bushman
Research Geneticist (Plants)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Prediction of turfgrass quality using multispectral UAV imagery and Ordinal Forests: Validation using a fuzzy approach - (Abstract Only)
Hernandez, A.J., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, P., Robbins, M.D., Patten, K.T. 2024. Prediction of turfgrass quality using multispectral UAV imagery and Ordinal Forests: Validation using a fuzzy approach. Meeting Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14112575.
Clover (Trifolium spp.) Inclusion in Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) Lawns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyle, P.E., Kopp, K., Dai, X., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, P.G., Grossl, P. 2024. Clover (Trifolium spp.) Inclusion in Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) Lawns. HortScience. 59,7,1020-1026. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17732-24.
Late heading parental selection in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Getz, M., Robbins, M.D., Thorsted, K., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Creech, E., Bushman, B.S. 2024. Late heading parental selection in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.). Crop Science. 64(2):1072-1082. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21200.
Association of hard fescue (Festuca brevipila) stress tolerances with genome mapped markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Robbins, M.D., Qui, Y., Watkins, E., Hollman, A., Mihelich, N., Petrella, D., Breullin-Sessoms, F., Chou, M., Koch, P. 2023. Association of hard fescue (Festuca brevipila) stress tolerances with genome mapped markers. Crop Science. 64(2):1002–1014. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21155.
Transcriptome profiling provides insights into the early development of tiller buds in high- and low-tillering orchardgrass genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, G., Xu, X., Liu, W., Hoa, F., Yang, Z., Nie, G., Huang, L., Peng, Y., Bushman, B.S., He, W., Zhang, X. 2023. Transcriptome profiling provides insights into the early development of tiller buds in high- and low-tillering orchardgrass genotypes. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(22). Article 16370. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms242216370.
Homoeologous evolution of the allotetraploid genome of Poa annua L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Benson, C.W., Sheltra, M.R., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Robbins, M.D., Bushman, B.S., Patterson, E.L., Hall, N.D., Huff, D.R. 2023. Homoeologous evolution of the allotetraploid genome of Poa annua L. BMC Genomics. 24. Article 350. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-023-09456-5.
‘USDA-Yeti’ orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.), a new orchardgrass cultivar that combines excellent winterhardiness and agronomic performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Buffham, J.R., Bushman, B.S., Heaton, K. 2023. ‘USDA-Yeti’ orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.), a new orchardgrass cultivar that combines excellent winterhardiness and agronomic performance. Journal of Plant Registrations. 17(3):478-482. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20304.
Chromosome-scale genome assembly and annotation of allotetraploid annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robbins, M.D., Bushman, B.S., Huff, D.R., Benson, C.W., Warnke, S.E., Maughan, C.A., Jellen, E.N., Johnson, P.G., Maughan, P.J. 2022. Chromosome-scale genome assembly and annotation of allotetraploid annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.). Genome Biology and Evolution. 15(1). Article evac180. https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evac180.
Variation for turfgrass performance in a set of Lolium perenne germplasm evaluated under limited irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S. 2022. Variation for turfgrass performance in a set of Lolium perenne germplasm evaluated under limited irrigation. Crop Science. 63(2):705-711. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20879.
Pertinent water-saving management strategies for sustainable turfgrass in the desert U.S. southwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Serba, D.D., Hejl, R.W., Burayu, W., Umeda, K., Bushman, B.S., Williams, C.F. 2022. Pertinent water-saving management strategies for sustainable turfgrass in the desert U.S. southwest. Sustainability. 14(19). Article 12722. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912722.
When a weed is not a weed: Succession management using early seral natives for Intermountain rangeland restoration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tilley, D., Hulet, A., Bushman, B.S., Goebel, C., Karl, J., Love, S., Wolf, M. 2022. When a weed is not a weed: Succession management using early seral natives for Intermountain rangeland restoration. Rangelands. 44(4):270-280. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2022.05.001.
Horizontal transmission and expression of Epichloë typhina in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Merlet, L., Dombrowski, J.E., Bushman, B.S., Gilmore, B.S., Rivedal, H.M., Martin, R.C. 2022. Horizontal transmission and expression of Epichloë typhina in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 163:415–428. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-022-02485-y.
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.
Turfgrass genome sequencing from the USDA-ARS turfgrass consortium - (Abstract Only)
Registration of 'HighWest' meadow bromegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Winter, D., Bushman, B.S., Robbins, M.D., Getz, M.M., Waldron, B.L. 2022. Registration of 'HighWest' meadow bromegrass. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16(2):212-219. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20203.
Genome size, redundancy, and organization of Kentucky bluegrass determined by de novo genome assembly - (Abstract Only)
Molecular characterization of Algerian populations of cocksfoot and tall fescue: Ploidy level determination and genetic diversity analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Benfriha, H., Mefti, M., Robbins, M.D., Thorsted, K., Bushman, B.S. 2021. Molecular characterization of Algerian populations of cocksfoot and tall fescue: Ploidy level determination and genetic diversity analysis. Grassland Science. 67:167-176. https://doi.org/10.1111/grs.12304.
Agronomic evaluation of the results of selection within early maturing Dactylis glomerata germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Bushman, B.S. 2021. Agronomic evaluation of the results of selection within early maturing Dactylis glomerata germplasm. Agronomy. 11(8). Article 1505. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11081505.
Agronomic evaluation of the results of selection within late-maturing Dactylis glomerata populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2021. Agronomic evaluation of the results of selection within late-maturing Dactylis glomerata populations. Agronomy Journal. 11(7). Article 1362. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11071362.
Transcript responses to drought in Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) germplasm varying in their tolerance to drought stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Robbins, M.D., Thorsted, K., Robins, J.G., Warnke, S.E., Martin, R.C., Harris-Shultz, K.R. 2021. Transcript responses to drought in Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) germplasm varying in their tolerance to drought stress. Environmental and Experimental Botany. 190. Article 104571. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envexpbot.2021.104571.
Choke expression in Epichloë typhina seedling-infected orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Merlet, L., Bushman, B.S., Dombrowski, J.E., Martin, R.C. 2021. Choke expression in Epichloë typhina seedling-infected orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) germplasm. Seed Production Research. 164:40-47.
Colonial bentgrass transcripts-expression differences compared with creeping bentgrass in response to water-deficit stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Amundsen, K., Warnke, S.E., Bushman, B.S., Robbins, M.D., Martin, R.C., Harris-Shultz, K.R. 2020. Colonial bentgrass transcripts-expression differences compared with creeping bentgrass in response to water-deficit stress. 61(3):2135-2147. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20437.
Scaffolding CLR and CCS assemblies in polyploid grasses - (Abstract Only)
CLR and CCS based assemblies in polyploid grasses - (Abstract Only)
Inheritance of salt tolerance traits among Kentucky bluegrass hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris, P.G., Johnson, P.G., Kopp, K., Bushman, B.S. 2021. Inheritance of salt tolerance traits among Kentucky bluegrass hybrids. Crop Science. 61:2113-2120. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20417.
Gene expression differences for drought stress response in cool-season turfgrasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Robbins, M.D., Warnke, S.E., Martin, R.C., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Amundsen, K.E. 2020. Gene expression differences for drought stress response in cool-season turfgrasses. International Turfgrass Society Research Journal. https://doi.org/10.1002/its2.25.
Turfgrass performance of perennial wheatgrass species when grown as monocultures and mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S. 2020. Turfgrass performance of perennial wheatgrass species when grown as monocultures and mixtures. Agronomy Journal. 112(5):3567-3578. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20346.
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.
Response to salt stress imposed on cultivars of three turfgrass species: Poa pratensis, Lolium perenne, and Puccinellia distans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Robbins, M.D., Robins, J.G., Thorsted, K., Harris, P., Johnson, P.G. 2019. Tolerance to salt stress imposed on cultivars of three turfgrass species: Poa pratensis lolium. Crop Science. 60(3):1648-1659. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20014.
Dryland seedling emergence of basalt milkvetch (Astragalus filipes) and western prairie clover (Dalea ornata) under different planting seasons and seed treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Horning, M.E., Shock, C.C., Feibert, E.B., Johnson, D. 2019. Dryland seedling emergence of basalt milkvetch (Astragalus filipes) and western prairie clover (Dalea ornata) under different planting seasons and seed treatments. Native Plant Journal. 20(3):239-243. https://doi.org/10.3368/npj.20.3.239.
Field trials to study choke spread and evaluate orchardgrass germplasm for choke resistance - (Abstract Only)
Gene expression differences correlated wth higher forage quality in perennial ryegrass - (Abstract Only)
Salt tolerance in Kentucky bluegrass - (Abstract Only)
Kentucky bluegrass vernalization - (Abstract Only)
Genome assembly provides insights into the genome evolution and flowering regulation of orchardgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, L., Feng, G., Yan, H., Zhang, Z., Bushman, B.S., Wang, J., Bombarely, A., Yang, Z., Nie, G., Xie, W., Xu, L., Chen, P. 2019. Genome assembly provides insights into the genome evolution and flowering regulation of orchardgrass. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 18(2):373-388. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13205.
Irrigation amount and ploidy affect the turfgrass potential of crested wheatgrass (Agopyron cristatum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Bushman, B.S. 2019. Irrigation amount and ploidy affect the turfgrass potential of crested wheatgrass (Agopyron cristatum). Grassland Science. 66(1):48-53. https://doi.org/10.1111/grs.12244.
Variation among orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) germplasm for choke prevalence caused by Epichloe typhina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Singh, D., Lamp, R., Young, C.A., Charlton, N.D., Robins, J.G., Anderson, N. 2018. Variation among orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) germplasm for choke prevalence caused by Epichloe typhina. Plant Disease. 103(2):324-330. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-18-0867-RE.
Integration of small RNAs and transcriptome sequencing uncovers a complex regulatory network during vernalization and heading stages of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, G., Xu, L., Wang, J., Nie, G., Bushman, B.S., Xie, W., Yan, H., Yang, Z., Guan, H., Huang, L., Zhang, X. 2018. Integration of small RNAs and transcriptome sequencing uncovers a complex regulatory network during vernalization and heading stages of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.). BMC Genomics. 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-018-5104-0.
Low-maintenance turfgrass potential of crested, thickspike, and western wheatgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S. 2018. Low-maintenance turfgrass potential of crested, thickspike, and western wheatgrass germplasm. Journal of Agricultural Science and Botany. 2(2):22-28. https://doi.org/10.35841/2591-7897.2.2.22-28.
An update on the classification of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) cultivars and accessions based on microsatellite (SSR) markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Honig, J.A., Averello, V., Kubik, C., Vaiciunas, J., Bushman, B.S., Bonos, S.A., Meyer, W.A. 2018. An update on the classification of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) cultivars and accessions based on microsatellite (SSR) markers. Crop Science. 58(4):1776-1787. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.11.0689.
Legumes for restoration in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau - (Abstract Only)
Molecular markers improve breeding efficiency in apomictic Poa pratensis L - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Joshi, A., Johnson, P.G. 2018. Molecular markers improve breeding efficiency in apomictic Poa pratensis L. Agronomy Journal. 8(2):17. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy8020017.
Late flowering candidate genes in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) - (Abstract Only)
Genetic diversity of Danthonia spicata (L.) Beauv. Based on genomic simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thammina, C.S., Amundsen, K., Bushman, B.S., Warnke, S.E. 2018. Genetic diversity of Danthonia spicata (L.) Beauv. Based on genomic simple sequence repeat markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 65:1059-1070. Available: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10722-017-0596-z.
Legumes for restoration in the Colorado Plateau - (Abstract Only)
Mechanisms behind salt tolerance in Kentucky bluegrass - (Abstract Only)
Association of candidate genes with heading date in a diverse Dactylis glomerata population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, X., Bushman, B.S., Zhang, X., Robbins, M.D., Larson, S.R., Robins, J.G., Thomas, A. 2017. Association of candidate genes with heading date in a diverse Dactylis glomerata population. Plant Science. 265:146-153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2017.10.002.
Registration of USDA-UTWH-102 winter hardy orchardgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Bushman, B.S. 2018. Registration of USDA-UTWH-102 winter hardy orchardgrass germplasm. Journal of Plant Registrations. 12:251-252.
Variation and best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) in a novel source of orchardgrass germplasm with increased winter hardiness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Bushman, B.S. 2017. Variation and best linear unbiased predictors (BLUPs) in a novel source of orchardgrass germplasm with increased winter hardiness. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 97(6):999-1003. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2017-0042.
Assessment of Asian Festuca rubra germplasm for potential to improved rangeland sustainability in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robbins, M.D., Staub, J.E., Bushman, B.S., Ma, Y., Johnson, P.G. 2017. Assessment of Asian Festuca rubra germplasm for potential to improved rangeland sustainability in the western United States. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 64:2127.
Effects of selection for seedling vigor on the genetic variation in Leymus cinereus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., West, M.S. 2017. Effects of selection for seedling vigor on the genetic variation in Leymus cinereus. Rangeland Ecology and Management. doi: 10.1016/j.rama.2017.01.002.
Variation and correlations among European and North American orchardgrass germplasm for herbage yield and nutritive value - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Feuerstein, U., Blase, G. 2016. Variation and correlations among European and North American orchardgrass germplasm for herbage yield and nutritive value. Agronomy. 6(4):61. doi:10.3390/agronomy6040061.
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.
Phylogenetic relationships among low ploidy Poa species using chloroplast sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Joshi, A., Bushman, B.S., Pickett, B., Robbins, M.D., Staub, J.E., Johnson, P. 2016. Phylogenetic relationships among low ploidy Poa species using chloroplast sequences. Genome. doi: 10.1139/gen-2016-0110.
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.
Genes affecting heading date in cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) - (Proceedings)
Bushman, B.S., Zhao, X., Robbins, M.D., Robins, J.G., Larson, S.R., Zhang, X., Xie, W. 2016. Genes affecting heading date in cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata). Symposium Proceedings.
Improving abiotic stress tolerance and forage quality in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Zhao, X., Robins, J.G., Larson, S.R., Zhang, X. 2016. Improving abiotic stress tolerance and forage quality in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata). Meeting Abstract.
Notice of release of 'Trailhead II' basin wildrye - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S. 2016. Notice of release of 'Trailhead II' basin wildrye. Native Plant Journal. 17:273-280.
Quantitative gene-gene and gene-environment mapping for leaf shape variation using tree-based models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fu, G., Dai, X., Symanzik, J., Bushman, B.S. 2017. Quantitative gene-gene and gene-environment mapping for leaf shape variation using tree-based models. New Phytologist. 213:455-469.
Responses of tolerant and susceptible Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) germplasm to salt stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Wang, L., Joshi, A., Robins, J.G., Johnson, P.G. 2016. Responses of tolerant and susceptible Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) germplasm to salt stress. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 141:449-456.
Notice of release of Charleston Peak Germplasm: selected class, genetically manipulated track pre-variety germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S., Robins, J.G. 2016. Notice of release of Charleston Peak Germplasm: selected class, genetically manipulated track pre-variety germplasm. Native Plant Journal. 17:127-133.
Dalea ornata and Astragalus filipes seeding successes and failures - (Abstract Only)
Stettler, J., Bushman, B.S., Horning, M., Shock, C., Feibert, E., Connors, K.J., Johnson, D.A. 2016. Dalea ornata and Astragalus filipes seeding successes and failures. Meeting Abstract.
Searching for genetic tolerance to choke in orchardgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Anderson, N., Robins, J.G., Singh, D., Lamp, R., Schroeder, B., Boren, P. 2016. Searching for genetic tolerance to choke in orchardgrass germplasm. Seed Production Research at Oregon State University. pp. 6-7.
Development of fine-leaved Festuca grass populations identified genetic resources having potential for improved forage production and wildfire control in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robbins, M.D., Staub, J.E., Bushman, B.S. 2016. Development of fine-leaved Festuca grass populations identified genetic resources having potential for improved forage production and wildfire control in the western United States. Euphytica. doi: 10.1007/s10681-016-1644-z.
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.
Development of fine-leaved Festuca grass for forage and wildfire control in the Great Basin - (Abstract Only)
Staub, J.E., Robbins, M.D., Bushman, B.S. 2016. Development of fine-leaved Festuca grass for forage and wildfire control in the Great Basin. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
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.
Progress on the determination of genetic variation for orchardgrass' resistance to the choke disease - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S. 2016. Progress on the determination of genetic variation for orchardgrass' resistance to the choke disease. Meeting Abstract.
Transcriptome profiling of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) accessions in response to salt stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Amundsen, K.L., Warnke, S.E., Robins, J.G., Johnson, P.G. 2016. Transcriptome profiling of Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.) accessions in response to salt stress. BMC Genomics. 17:48. doi: 10.1186/s12864-016-2379-x.
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.
An integrated approach to exploit linkage disequilibrium for ultra high dimensional genome-wide data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carlsen, M., Fu, G., Bushman, B.S., Corcoran, C. 2015. An integrated approach to exploit linkage disequilibrium for ultra high dimensional genome-wide data. PLoS Genetics. 202:411-426.
Current status of feed quality breeding and testing in North America - (Proceedings)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2016. Current status of feed quality breeding and testing in North America. Grass and Forage Science.
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.
Notice of release of 'Bannock II' thickspike wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Bushman, B.S. 2015. Notice of release of 'Bannock II' thickspike wheatgrass. Native Plant Journal. 16:259-264.
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.
Registration of Arsenal meadow bromegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Singh, D., Bushman, B.S., Robins, J.G. 2015. Registration of Arsenal meadow bromegrass. Journal of Plant Registrations. 9:304-310
Genotype by sequencing in autotetraploid cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) without a reference genome - (Proceedings)
Bushman, B.S., Robbins, M.D., Larson, S.R., Staub, J.E. 2015. Genotype by sequencing in autotetraploid cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) without a reference genome. Eucarpia Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses Section Symposium. Ghent, Belgium, Sept 13-17, 2015.
Genome evolution of intermediate wheatgrass as revealed by EST-SSR markers developed from its three progenitor diploid species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, R., Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Bushman, B.S., Dehaan, L.R., Wang, S., Yan, X. 2015. Genome evolution of intermediate wheatgrass as revealed by EST-SSR markers developed from its three progenitor diploid species. Genome. 58:63-70.
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.
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.
Turfgrass varieties and when to use them - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Johnson, P.G., Robins, J.G. 2016. Turfgrass varieties and when to use them. Meeting Abstract.
Improved understanding and testing for salinity tolerance in cool-season turfgrasses - ()
Johnson, P.G., Bushman, B.S. 2015. Improved understanding and testing for salinity tolerance in cool-season turfgrasses. Golf Course Management. pp.96.
Heterosis for protein, digestibility, fiber, and water soluble carbohydrates in nine sources of orchardgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Escribano, S., Jensen, K.B. 2015. Heterosis for protein, digestibility, fiber, and water soluble carbohydrates in nine sources of orchardgrass germplasm. Euphytica. 204:503-511.
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.
Improved understanding and testing for salinity tolerance in cool-season turfgrasses - ()
Johnson, P., Bushman, B.S. 2014. Improved understanding and testing for salinity tolerance in cool-season turfgrasses. USGA Turfgrass and Environmental Research Online. 13(3):3-5.
Improvement of drought and salt tolerance in Kentucky bluegrass - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S. 2014. Improvement of drought and salt tolerance in Kentucky bluegrass. Agronomy Abstracts.
Genetic variation for dry matter yield, forage quality, and seed traits among the half-sib progency of nine orchardgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B., Escribano, S., Blaser, G. 2014. Genetic variation for dry matter yield, forage quality, and seed traits among the half-sib progency of nine orchardgrass germplasm. Crop Science. 55:275-283.
UTDG -101, a late-maturing orchardgrass germplasm with increased winter hardiness and forage quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Stratton, S.D., Heaton, K. 2014. UTDG -101, a late-maturing orchardgrass germplasm with increased winter hardiness and forage quality. Journal of Plant Registrations. 8:318-323.
Forage breeding and genetics at the Forage and Range Research Laboratory - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S. 2014. Forage breeding and genetics at the Forage and Range Research Laboratory. Meeting Abstract.
Genetic diversity and variation in North American orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivars and breeding lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xie, W., Bushman, B.S., Ma, Y., West, M.S., Robins, J.G., Michaels, L.A., Jensen, K.B., Zhang, X., Casler, M.D., Stratton, S.D. 2014. Genetic diversity and variation in North American orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) cultivars and breeding lines. Grassland Science. 60:185-193.
Orchardgrass heading dates and variation within constans genes - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Xie, W., Zhang, X., Robbins, M.D., Robins, J.G., Staub, J.E. 2014. Orchardgrass heading dates and variation within constans genes. Meeting Abstract.
Seasonal trends in nonstructural carbohydrates in cool- and warm- season grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., P. Harrison, N.J. Chatterton, B.S. Bushman, J.E. Creech. 2014. Seasonal trends in nonstructural carbohydrates in cool- and warm- season grasses. Crop Science. 54:1-13.
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.
Cultivar x binary mixture interaction effect on agronomic traits in orchardgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Xie, W., Escribano, S., Bushman, B.S., Zhang, X. 2014. Cultivar x binary mixture interaction effect on agronomic traits in orchardgrass. Grassland Science. 60:104-111.
Estimation of genetic diversity using SSR markers in sunflower - (Abstract Only)
Zia, Z., Sadaqua, H., Tahir, M., Sadia, B., Bushman, B.S., Hole, D., Michaels, L.A., Malik, W. 2014. Estimation of genetic diversity using SSR markers in sunflower. Russian Journal of Genetics: Applied Research. 50:498-507.
Uses and potential of DNA technologies in forage, turf, and rangeland crop seed production - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S. 2014. Uses and potential of DNA technologies in forage, turf, and rangeland crop seed production. Meeting Abstract.
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.
Genetic considerations in developing germplasm sources of native legumes - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Connors, K.J., Horning, M., Shock, C. 2013. Genetic considerations in developing germplasm sources of native legumes. Meeting Abstract.
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.
Genomic resources of Dactylis and Phleum - ()
Uses and potential of DNA technologies in forage, turf, and rangeland crop seed production - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2013. Uses and potential of DNA technologies in forage, turf, and rangeland crop seed production. Idaho/Eastern Oregon Seed Association Summer Conference, McCall, ID. Meeting Abstract.
Molecular markers highlight variation within and among Kentucky bluegrass varieties and accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Warnke, S.E., Amundsen, K.L., Combs, K., Johnson, P.G. 2013. Molecular markers highlight variation within and among Kentucky bluegrass varieties and accessions. Crop Science 53:2245-2254.
DNA fingerprinting of Kentucky bluegrass cultivars and hybrids - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Amundsen, K.A., Warnke, S.E., Johnson, P.G. 2013. DNA fingerprinting of Kentucky bluegrass cultivars and hybrids. Meeting Abstract.
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.
Using DNA markers to distinguish among species and populations in seed lots - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W. 2013. Using DNA markers to distinguish among species and populations in seed lots. Native Seed Conference, Santa Fe, NM. Meeting Abstract.
Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf - ()
Bushman, B.S., Spangenberg, G. 2013. Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/54281000/MBFT2012Proceedings.pdf.
Turf varieties for the Intermountain West - today and tomorrow - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Johnson, P. 2013. Turf varieties for the Intermountain West - today and tomorrow. Meeting Abstract. Utah Green Conference - Salt Lake City, UT.
A search for candidate genes affecting late heading to orchardgrass/cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.) - (Proceedings)
Xie, W., Bushman, B.S., Robins, J.G. 2012. A search for candidate genes affecting late heading to orchardgrass/cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata L.). Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on the Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf, Salt Lake City, UT. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf.
Stabilizer, a new low growing Siberian wheatgrass cultivar for use on semiarid lands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Johnson, D.A., Staub, J.E. 2013. Stabilizer, a new low growing Siberian wheatgrass cultivar for use on semiarid lands. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7:89-94.
A genetic linkage map of tetraploid orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) and quantitative trait loci for heading date - (Abstract Only)
Xie, W., Bushman, B.S., Robins, J.G. 2012. A genetic linkage map of tetraploid orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) and quantitative trait loci for heading date. 7th Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf.
Association of freezing tolerance to LpCBFIIIb and LpCBFIIIc gene polymorphism in perennial ryegrass accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hulke, B.S., Bushman, B.S., Watkins, E., Ehlke, N.J. 2012. Association of freezing tolerance to LpCBFIIIb and LpCBFIIIc gene polymorphism in perennial ryegrass accessions. Crop Science. 52:2023-2029.
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.
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.
Genetic resources and genomic diversity in the perennial triticeae grasses - (Abstract Only)
Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W., Bushman, B.S., Wang, R. 2012. Genetic resources and genomic diversity in the perennial triticeae grasses. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.
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.
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.
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.
Notice of release of: 1)Majestic germplasm and 2) Spectrum germplasm western prairie clover - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Bhattarai, K., Connors, K.J. 2011. Notice of release of: 1)Majestic germplasm and 2) Spectrum germplasm western prairie clover. Native Plant Journal. 12:249-256.
Simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers for Elymus, Pseudoroegneria, and Pascopyrum species (Triticeae: Gramineae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mott, I.W., Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S. 2011. Simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers for Elymus, Pseudoroegneria, and Pascopyrum species (Triticeae: Gramineae). Plant Genetic Resources. doi: 10.1017/S1479262111000694.
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.
Utilizing common-garden and genetic diversity structure analysis to determine strategies for releasing wildland plant germplasm for rangeland revegetation - (Proceedings)
Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S. 2011. Utilizing common-garden and genetic diversity structure analysis to determine strategies for releasing wildland plant germplasm for rangeland revegetation. p.520. In: Feldman, S.R., G.E. Oliva, and M.B. Sacido (eds.). Diverse Rangelands for a sustainable society. International Rangeland Congress, Rosario, Argentina.
Searls' Prairie Clover (Dalea searlsiae) for rangeland revegetation: phenotypic and genetic evaluations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Carman, J.G. 2011. Searls' Prairie Clover (Dalea searlsiae) for rangeland revegetation: phenotypic and genetic evaluations. Crop Science. 51:716-727.
Collection and evaluaton of Astragalus filipes for rangeland revegetation in western North America - (Proceedings)
Johnson, D.A., Bushman, B.S., Bhattarai, K. 2010. Collection and evaluaton of Astragalus filipes for rangeland revegetation in western North America. Proceedings of the 2010 International Symposium on Forage, Turfgrass and Biofuel Germplasm Research, Yangling, China, Oct. 9-13, 2010. p. 29-31.
Developing salt tolerant Kentucky bluegrass - ()
Bushman, B.S. 2010. Developing salt tolerant Kentucky bluegrass. U.S. Golf Association.
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of western prairie clover collections from the western USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Carman, J.G. 2010. Phenotypic and genetic characterization of western prairie clover collections from the western USA. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63:696-706.
Population Structure of Astragalus Filipes Collections from Western North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Bhattarai, K., Johnson, D.A. 2010. Population Structure of Astragalus Filipes Collections from Western North America. Botany. 88:565-574.
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.
Using Genetic Structure to Help Define Seed Releases - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Bhattarai, K., Johnson, D.A. 2010. Using Genetic Structure to Help Define Seed Releases. SRM - Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Feb 7-9, 2010, Denver, CO.
Linkage Disequilibrium Among Two Lolium Perenne CBF Genes and Association With Freezing Susceptibility - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Hulke, B.S., Ehlke, N. 2010. Linkage Disequilibrium Among Two Lolium Perenne CBF Genes and Association With Freezing Susceptibility. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego, CA. Meeting Abstract.
Genetic and genomic approaches for improving turfgrass - ()
Bushman, B.S., Warnke, S.E. 2013. Genetic and genomic approaches for improving turfgrass. In: Stier, J.C, Horgan, B.P., Bonos, S.A editors. Turfgrass: Biology, Use, and Management. Agronomy Monograph No. 56. Madison, WI: American Society of Agonomy Press. p. 683-712.
Gene Expression Polymorphisms in Lateral and Upward Growing Subterranean Shoot Meristems of Elymus Wheatgrasses - (Abstract Only)
Mott, I.W., Wyler, S., Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S. 2010. Gene Expression Polymorphisms in Lateral and Upward Growing Subterranean Shoot Meristems of Elymus Wheatgrasses. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
Development of Salt Tolerant Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) and Identification of Associated Change in mRNA Expression Levels - (Abstract Only)
Mott, I.W., Peel, M., Bushman, B.S., Wyler, S. 2010. Development of Salt Tolerant Alfalfa (Medicago Sativa) and Identification of Associated Change in mRNA Expression Levels. Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf Conference.
Developing Drought Tolerant and Salt-Resistant Turfgrasses - ()
Bushman, B.S., Morris, K. 2010. Developing Drought Tolerant and Salt-Resistant Turfgrasses. Turf and Environmental Research Online 9(2):1-7. Popular Publication.
Western and Searls Prairie Clovers: North American Legumes for Rangeland Revegetation - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J. 2010. Western and Searls Prairie Clovers: North American Legumes for Rangeland Revegeetation. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
BAC Library Development for Allotetraploid Leymus (Triticeae) Wildryes Enable Comparative Genetic Analysis of Lax-Barrenstalk1 Orthogene Sequences and Growth Habit QTLs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Scheuring, C., Kaur, P., Cliften, P.F., Mott, I.W., Bushman, B.S., Dong, J.J., Zhang, Y., Zhang, X., Wang, R. 2009. BAC Library Development for Allotetraploid Leymus (Triticeae) Wildryes Enable Comparative Genetic Analysis of Lax-Barrenstalk1 Orthogene Sequences and Growth Habit QTLs. Plant Sci. 177:427-438. doi:10.1016/j.plantsci.2009.07.006.
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.
Distinguishing Glyceria Species of Western North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Sedegui, M., Osterbauer, N. 2009. Distinguishing Glyceria Species of Western North America. Seed Technology Journal 31:66-76.
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.
Improving Stress Tolerance and Yield in Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata) - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S. 2009. Improving Stress Tolerance and Yield in Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata). Meeting Abstract.
Characterization of the Population Structures in Wildland Collections of Dalea Ornata and Dalea Searlsiae from the Western U.S.A. - (Abstract Only)
Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Carman, J. 2009. Characterization of the Population Structures in Wildland Collections of Dalea Ornata and Dalea Searlsiae from the Western U.S.A. Developing a Successful Native Plant Program Workshop.
Evaluation of Astragalus Filipes (Basalt Milkvetch) Collections and NBR-1 Germplasm - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K. 2009. Evaluation of Astragalus Filipes (Basalt Milkvetch) Collections and NBR-1 Germplasm. Developing a Successful Native Plant Program Workshop.
Low-Maintenance Turfgrass Research at the USDA-ARS Forage and Range Research Laboratory in Logan, UT - ()
Bushman, B.S. 2009. Low-Maintenance Turfgrass Research at the USDA-ARS Forage and Range Research Laboratory in Logan, UT. Popular Publication, Turf News, March/April, 2009, pgs.32-36.
Western and Searls Prairie Clover: North American Legumes for Rangeland Restoration in the Western U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Connors, K.J. 2009. Western and Searls Prairie Clover: North American Legumes for Rangeland Restoration in the Western U.S.. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
Taxonomic Confusion Permits the Unchecked Invasion of Vernal Pools in California by Glyceria declinata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerlach, J.D., Bushman, B.S., Mckay, J.K., Meimberg, H. 2009. Taxonomic Confusion Permits the Unchecked Invasion of Vernal Pools in California by Low Mannagrass (Glyceria declinata). Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management 2:92-97.
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.
Development and Annotation of Perennial Triticeae ESTs and SSR Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W., Cliften, P.F., Wang, R.R.-C., Chatterton, N.J., Hernandez, A.G., Ali, S., Kim, R.W., Thimmapuram, J., Gong, G., Liu, L., Mikel, M.A. Development and Annotation of Perennial Triticeae ESTs and SSR Markers. Genome 51:779-788. 2008.
Molecules and Morphology in South American Stipeae (Poaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barkworth, M.E., Arriaga, M.O., Smith, J.F., Jacobs, S.W., Reyna, J.V., Bushman, B.S. 2008. Molecules and Morphology in South American Stipeae (Poaceae). Systematic Botany 33:719-731.
Transcript Differences Associated With Non-Acclimated Freezing Tolerance in Two Barley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koo, B.C., Bushman, B.S., Mott, I.W. 2008. Transcript associated with non-acclimated freezing response in two barley cultivars. Plant Gen. 1:21-32
Gene Expression Polymorphisms and ESTs Associated With Gravitropic Response of Subterranean Branch Meristems and Growth Habit in Leymus Wildryes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, P., Mott, I.W., Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S., Kim, R.W., Hernandez, A.G., Liu, L., Mikel, M.A. 2008. Gene Expression Polymorphisms and ESTs Associated With Gravitropic Response of Subterranean Branch Meristems and Growth Habit in Leymus Wildryes. Plant Science 175:330-338
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.
Genes Controlling Plant Growth Habit in Leymus (Triticeae); Maize Barren Stalk1 (Bal), Rice Lax Panicle, and Wheat Tiller Inhibition (Tin3) Genes as Possible Candidates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, P., Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S., Wang, R., Hole, D., Thimmapuram, J., Gong, G., Liu, L., Mott, I.W. 2008. Genes Controlling Plant Growth Habit in Leymus (Triticeae); Maize Barren Stalk1 (Bal), Rice Lax Panicle, and Wheat Tiller Inhibition (Tin3) Genes as Possible Candidates. Functional and Integrative Genomics 8:375-386
Development of Genomic Tools for Wheatgrass and Wildrye Improvement - (Proceedings)
Wang, R., Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W. 2008. Development of Genomic Tools for Wheatgrass and Wildrye Improvement. International Rangeland Congress.
Cross Species Utility and Comparative Genomic Use of SSR Markers Derived From Perennial Triticeae - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W., Wang, R., Liu, L., Thinipuran, J., Hernandez, A., Kim, R.W., Mikel, M.A. 2008. Cross Species Utility and Comparative Genomic Use of SSR Markers Derived From Perennial Triticeae. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
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.
Construction of a BAC Library of the Leymus Cinereus X L. Triticoides Hybrid - (Abstract Only)
Larson, S.R., Scheuring, C., Bushman, B.S., Mott, I.W., Dong, J.J., Zhang, Y., Zhang, X., Zhang, H.B., Wang, R. 2007. Construction of a BAC Library of the Leymus Cinereus X L. Triticoides Hybrid. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Report of Glyceria declinata in Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Halse, R., Sedegui, M. 2007. Waxy Mannagrass is established in two Oregon counties. Crop Management doi:10.1094/CM-2007-20924-01-RS
New Genomic Resources for Pasture and Range Grasses - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Wang, R., Mott, I.W. 2007. New Genomic Resources for Pasture and Range Grasses. Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf Conference.
GENETIC BASIS OF RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER LEAF FEEDING DAMAGE IN MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brooks, T.D., Bushman, B.S., Williams, W.P., McMullen, M.D., Buckley, P.M. 2007. Genetic basis of resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)leaf-feeding damage in maize. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1470-1475.
Evaluation of Leymus LG3a Rhizome QTLs in Four Advanced Backcross Populations and Alignment of Leymus LG3 EST Markers and Oryza Chromosome 1 - (Abstract Only)
Larson, S.R., Kaur, P., Bushman, B.S., Wang, R., Mott, I.W., Kim, R., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Gong, G., Zhang, H. 2007. Evaluation of Leymus LG3a Rhizome QTLs in Four Advanced Backcross Populations and Alignment of Leymus LG3 EST Markers and Oryza Chromosome 1. International Symposium on Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops Proceedings.
Registration of 'FirstStrike' Slender Wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Palazzo, A.J., Waldron, B.L., Bushman, B.S. 2007. Registration of 'FirstStrike' Slender Wheatgrass. Journal of Plant Registrations 1:25.
Population Structure and Genetic Diversity in North American Hedysarum Boreale Nutt. (Hedysare: Fabaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Peel, M., Pfrender, M.E. 2007. Population Structure and Genetic Diversity in North American Hedysarum Boreale Nutt. (Hedysare: Fabaceae). Crop Science.
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.
MOLECULAR INSIGHTS INTO THE TAXONOMY OF GLYCERIA (POACEAE: MELICEAE) IN NORTH AMERICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whipple, I.G., Barkworth, M.E., Bushman, B.S. 2007. Molecular insights into the taxonomy of glyceria (poaceae: meliceae) in north america. American Journal of Botany.
Comparison of Gene Expression in Leymus Tiller and Rhizome Meristems Using Heterologous Affymetrix Wheat and Barley Gene Chips - (Abstract Only)
Kaur, P., Mott, I.W., Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R. 2007. Comparison of Gene Expression in Leymus Tiller and Rhizome Meristems Using Heterologous Affymetrix Wheat and Barley Gene Chips. Plant and Animal Genome.
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.
IDENTIFICATION AND COMPARISON OF NATURAL RUBBER FROM TWO LACTUCA SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Scholte, A.A., Cornish, K., Scott, D.J., Brichta, J.L., Vederas, J.C., Ochoa, O., Michelmore, R.W., Shintani, D., Knapp, S.J. 2006. Identification and comparison of natural rubber from two lactuca species. Phytochemistry.
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.
DETECTION OF FREEZING-STRESS-RESPONSIVE GENES IN BARLEY - (Abstract Only)
Koo, B.C., Bushman, B.S., Mott, I.W., Wang, R., Larson, S.R., Chatterton, N.J. 2006. Detection of freezing-stress-responsive genes in barley. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
FREEZING-STRESS-RESPONSIVE GENES AND THEIR EXPRESSION IN BARLEY - (Abstract Only)
Koo, B.C., Bushman, B.S., Mott, I.W., Wang, R., Chatterton, N.J. 2006. Freezing-stress-responsive genes and their expression in barley. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.
COMPARISON OF GENE EXPRESSION IN TILLER AND RHIZOME MERISTEMS OF PERENNIAL LEYMUS WILDRYES USING AFFYMETRIX GENECHIPS - (Abstract Only)
Kaur, P., Mott, I.W., Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R. 2005. Comparison of gene expression in tiller and rhizome meristems of perennial leymus wildryes using affymetrix genechips. Agronomy Abstracts.