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Joseph G Robins
Research Geneticist (Plants)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Genotype × environment interaction patterns of dry matter yield in meadow brome, orchardgrass, tall fescue, and timothy evaluated at harsh winter sites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Biligetu, B., Claessens, A., Khanal, N., Asselin, S.R., Schellengerg, M. 2024. Genotype × environment interaction patterns of dry matter yield in meadow brome, orchardgrass, tall fescue, and timothy evaluated at harsh winter sites. Grassland Research. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/glr2.12088.
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.
History and statistical considerations of using the 1-ft2 quadrat for monitoring peak standing crop and residual dry matter on California annual rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larsen, R., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Shapero, M., Striby, K., Althouse, L., George, M., Horney, M., Rao, D., Hernandez, A.J., Dahlgren, R., Bartolome, J. 2023. History and statistical considerations of using the 1-ft2 quadrat for monitoring peak standing crop and residual dry matter on California annual rangelands. Rangelands. 45(5):102-108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rala.2023.06.002.
‘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.
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.
Oat companion seeding rate, herbicide, and irrigation effects on alfalfa stand establishment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, C., Robins, J.G., Yost, M.A., Ransom, C., Creech, E.J. 2022. Oat companion seeding rate, herbicide, and irrigation effects on alfalfa stand establishment. Agronomy Journal. 115(1):273-285. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21227.
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.
Breeding and genetics of forages for semi-arid and arid rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G. 2021. Breeding and genetics of forages for semi-arid and arid rangelands. Agronomy Journal. 11(4). Article 718. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11040718.
Breeding of the crested wheatgrass complex (Agropyron spp.) for North American temperate rangeland agriculture and conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2020. Breeding of the crested wheatgrass complex (Agropyron spp.) for North American temperate rangeland agriculture and conservation. Agronomy Journal. 10(8). Article 1134. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10081134.
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.
Genotype-by-environment interaction patterns in rangeland variety trials of cool-season grasses in the Western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Rigby, C.W., Jensen, K.B. 2020. Genotype-by-environment interaction patterns in rangeland variety trials of cool-season grasses in the Western United States. Agronomy Journal. 10(5). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10050623.
Productivity, stability, and resilience of cool-season perennial grasses used for rangeland revegetation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B. 2020. Productivity, stability, and resilience of cool-season perennial grasses used for rangeland revegetation. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20002.
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.
Gene expression differences correlated wth higher forage quality in perennial ryegrass - (Abstract Only)
Salt tolerance in Kentucky bluegrass - (Abstract Only)
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.
Comparison of space-plant versus sward plot selection in thickspike wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2018. Comparison of space-plant versus sward plot selection in thickspike wheatgrass (Elymus lanceolatus). Plant Breeding. 138(1):114-120. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbr.12662.
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.
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.
Late flowering candidate genes in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata) - (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.
Association among US locations for orchardgrass production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Smith, R.F., Hall, M.H., Teutsch, C.D., Undersander, D.J. 2017. Association among US locations for orchardgrass production. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 3(1):1-7. https://doi.org/10.2134/cftm2017.02.0012.
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.
Genotype by environment interaction effects of propagation and defoliation on meadow bromegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2017. Genotype by environment interaction effects of propagation and defoliation on meadow bromegrass. Crop Science. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2017.02.0072.
Effects of elevated CO2 on the swainsonine chemotypes of Astragalus lentiginosus and Astragalus mollissimus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cook, D., Gardner, D.R., Pfister, J.A., Stonecipher, C.A., Robins, J.G., Morgan, J.A. 2017. Effects of elevated CO2 on the swainsonine chemotypes of Astragalus lentiginosus and Astragalus mollissimus. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43(3):307-316.
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.
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.
Comparative trends in forage nutritional quality across the growing season in thirteen grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Rigby, C.W., Waldron, B.L. 2016. Comparative trends in forage nutritional quality across the growing season in thirteen grasses. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. doi: 10.1139/cjps2015-3208.
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.
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.
Evaluation of warm-season grass nutritive value as an alternative to cool-season grass under limited irrigation in the semi-arid western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G. 2016. Evaluation of warm-season grass nutritive value as an alternative to cool-season grass under limited irrigation in the semi-arid western United States. Grassland Science. 62:144-150.
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.
Cultivar by environment effects of perennial ryegrass cultivars selected for high water soluble carbohydrates managed under differing precipitation levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Lovatt, J.A. 2015. Cultivar by environment effects of perennial ryegrass cultivars selected for high water soluble carbohydrates managed under differing precipitation levels. Euphytica. 208:571-581.
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 '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.
Mapping fall dormancy and winter injury in tetraploid alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, X., Alarcon-Zuniga, B., Kang, J., Tahir, M., Jiang, Q., Wei, Y., Reyno, R., Robins, J.G., Brummer, E. 2015. Mapping fall dormancy and winter injury in tetraploid alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). Crop Science. 55:1-17.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Genes and QTLs controlling biomass yield and composition traits in perennial wildrye - (Abstract Only)
Wu, X., Yun, L., Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Pearson, C., Robins, J.G. 2014. Genes and QTLs controlling biomass yield and composition traits in perennial wildrye. Meeting Abstract.
Phenotypic performance of timothy accessions under irrigated and non-irrigated conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Escribano, S. 2014. Phenotypic performance of timothy accessions under irrigated and non-irrigated conditions. Crop Science. 54:1079-1086.
Genes and quantitative trait loci controlling biomass yield and forage quality traits in perennial wildrye - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L. 2014. Genes and quantitative trait loci controlling biomass yield and forage quality traits in perennial wildrye. Crop Science. 54:111-126.
Sparse-flowering orchardgrass represents an improvement in forage quality during reproductive growth Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Casler, M.D., Robins, J.G., Coblentz, W.K. 2014. Sparse-flowering orchardgrass represents an improvement in forage quality during reproductive growth. Crop Science. 54:421-429.
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.
Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Casler, M.D., Robins, J.G., Coblentz, W.K. 2013. Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America. Crop Science. 53:1870–1877.
Development of a new genetic map for testing effects of creeping wildrye genes in basin wildrye backcross populations - (Proceedings)
Yun, L., Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Zobel, D. 2013. Development of a new genetic map for testing effects of creeping wildrye genes in basin wildrye backcross populations. Meeting Abstract.
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.
Alfalfa and forage kochia improve nutritive value of semiarid rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2013. Alfalfa and forage kochia improve nutritive value of semiarid rangelands. Forage and Grazinglands. doi:10.1094/FG-2013-121-01-RS.
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.
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.
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.
Dry matter yield combining ability among nine sources of orchardgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2012. Dry matter yield combining ability among nine sources of orchardgrass germplasm. Euphytica 188.419-428. doi 10.1007/s10681-012-0707-z.
Variation within accessions of switchgrass germplasm for dry matter yield and forage quality in a semiarid environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G. 2012. Variation within accessions of switchgrass germplasm for dry matter yield and forage quality in a semiarid environment. Crop Sci. 52:2253-2261. doi: 10.2135/cropsci2012.01.0031.
Stand establishment and persistence of perennial cool-season grasses in the Intermountain West and Central and Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Rigby, C.W., Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J. 2013. Stand establishment and persistence of perennial cool-season grasses in the Intermountain West and Central and Northern Great Plains. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66:181-190.
Relationships among seed quality characteristics in a collection of western wheatgrass germplasms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R. 2011. Relationships among seed quality characteristics in a collection of western wheatgrass germplasms. Euphytica. 184:131-139.
Dry matter yield, heading date, and plant mortality of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) subspecies in a semi-arid environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., J.G. Robins, and K.B. Jensen, 2011. Dry matter yield, heading date, and plant mortality of orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.) subspecies in a semi-arid environment. Crop Sci. 52:745-751.
Native grasses for biomass - (Abstract Only)
Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2011. Native grasses for biomass. Meeting Abstract.
Percentage of green cover among Kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis L.) cultivars and accessions given irrigation deficits over summer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Bhattarai, K., Johnson, P. 2011. Percentage of green cover among Kentucky bluegrass (poa pratensis L.) cultivars and accessions given irrigation deficits over summer. Crop Sci. 52:400-407.
Genetic improvement and diversity in Snake River wheatgrass (Elymus wawawaiensis) (Poaceae: Triticeae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Mott, I.W., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Nelson, M. 2012. Genetic improvement and diversity in Snake River wheatgrass (Elymus wawawaiensis) (Poaceae: Triticeae). Rangel Ecol Manage. 65:76-84.
A molecular genetic linkage map identifying the St and H sub-genomes of Elymus wheatgrass (Poaceae: Triticeae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mott, I.W., Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M. 2011. A molecular genetic linkage map identifying the St and H sub-genomes of Elymus wheatgrass (Poaceae: Triticeae). Genome. 54:819-828.
Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America - (Abstract Only)
Casler, M.D., Robins, J.G., Coblentz, W.K. 2011. Sparse-flowering orchardgrass is stable across temperate North America [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 235-7.
Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata L.) EST and SSR marker development, annotation, and transferability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Hernandez, A., Vullaganti, D., Gong, G., Thimmapuram, J., Tuna, M. 2011. Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata L.) EST and SSR marker development, annotation, and transferability. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 123:119-129.
Forage yield of grass-alfalfa and grass-forage kochia mixtues on semi-arid rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G. 2011. Forage yield of grass-alfalfa and grass-forage kochia mixtues on semi-arid rangelands. Forage and Grazinglands. doi:1094/FG-2011-0516-01-RS.
'Recovery', a new western wheatgrass cultivar with improved seedling establishment on rangelands - ()
Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J., Robins, J.G., Peel, M., Ogle, D.G., St. John, L. 2011. 'Recovery', a new western wheatgrass cultivar with improved seedling establishment on rangelands. Journal of Plant Registrations. 5:1-7.
Genome analysis of biomass heterosis and other functionally important perennial grass traits in hybrid leymus wildryes - (Abstract Only)
Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2011. Genome analysis of biomass heterosis and other functionally important perennial grass traits in hybrid leymus wildryes. Plant and Animal Genome XXIX Conference in San Diego, January 15-19, 2011.
Breeding Strategies for the Development of Native Grasses - (Abstract Only)
Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Larson, S.R. 2011. Breeding Strategies for the Development of Native Grasses. Abstract #31. Society for Range Management 64th Annual Meetings, Billings, Montana. February 6-10, 2011. (Invited)
Identification of Species, Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs), and Hybrids Important for Low-Input Biomass Production and Hetersis in Semiarid Cold-Growing Environments - (Proceedings)
Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2010. Identification of Species, Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs), and Hybrids Important for Low-Input Biomass Production and Hetersis in Semiarid Cold-Growing Environments. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Forage, Turfgrass and Biofuel Germplasm Research, pgs. 117-120, October 9-13, 2010. Yangling, China.
Identification of creeping foxtail germplasm with high dry matter yield and nutritive value - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G. and K.B. Jensen, 2011. Identification of creeping foxtail germplasm with high dry matter yield and nutritive value. Crop Science. 51:728-735.
Forage Production on Dry Rangelands of Binary Grass-Legume Mixtures at Four Plant Densities - (Abstract Only)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2010. Forage Production on Dry Rangelands of Binary Grass-Legume Mixtures at Four Plant Densities. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Identification of thickspike wheatgrass accessions with superior rhizome spread, seed production, and seed quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., and K.B.Jensen, 2010. Identification of thickspike wheatgrass accessions with superior rhizome spread, seed production, and seed quality. Native Plant Journal. 11:107-116.
New Range Plants, Their Adaptations and Uses - (Proceedings)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G., Jones, T.A. 2010. New Range Plants, Their Adaptations and Uses. Meeting Proceedings in 32nd Annual Range and Livestock Workshops, Arizona/Utah. April 6th, Kanab, UT and April 7th, Hurricane, UT. 2010. p. 34-40.
Appropriate use of genetic manipulation for the development of restoration plant materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Robins, J.G. 2010. Appropriate use of genetic manipulation for the development of restoration plant materials. Progress in Botany. 72:249-264.
Transferability of Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata) SSR Primers and Genetic Diversity of Orchardgrass Subspecies - (Abstract Only)
Bushman, B.S., Larson, S.R., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2010. Transferability of Orchardgrass (Dactylis Glomerata) SSR Primers and Genetic Diversity of Orchardgrass Subspecies. MBFT, March 15-19, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Meeting Abstract.
Cool-Season Grasses Produce More Biomass Across the Growing Season than do Warm-Season Grasses when Managed with an Applied Irrigation Gradient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G. 2010. Cool-Season Grasses Produce More Biomass Across the Growing Season than do Warm-Season Grasses when Managed with an Applied Irrigation Gradient. Biomass and Bioenergy. 34:500-505.
Nutritive Valve of Herbage of Five Semi-Irrigated Pasture Species Across an Irrigation Gradient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G. 2010. Nutritive Valve of Herbage of Five Semi-Irrigated Pasture Species Across an Irrigation Gradient. Grass and Forage Science. 65:92-101.
Variation within Poa Germplasm for Salinity Tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Johnson, P.G. 2009. Variation within Poa Germplasm for Salinity Tolerance. HortScience. 44:1517-1521.
QTL Underlying Self-Fertility in Tetraploid Alfalfa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Brummer, E.C. 2010. QTL Underlying Self-Fertility in Tetraploid Alfalfa. Crop Science. 50:143-149.
USDA-ARS gene, genomic, and trait discovery research in perennial triticeae grasses - (Abstract Only)
Larson, S.R., Bushman, B.S., Mott, I.W., Wang, R., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Jones, T.A. 2009. USDA-ARS gene, genomic, and trait discovery research in perennial triticeae grasses. International Triticeae Symposium Proceedings, "6th International Triticeae Symposium" May 30 - June 5, 2009. in Kyoto, Japan.
'Don' a Diploid Falcata Alfalfa for Western US Rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Asay, K.H., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Mott, I.W. 2009. 'Don' a Diploid Falcata Alfalfa for Western US Rangelands. Journal of Plant Registrations 3:115-118.
Screening for Salnity Tolerance Among Falcata Alfalfa PI's - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2009. Screening for Salnity Tolerance Among Falcata Alfalfa PI's. Crop Science 49:1359-1366 (2009).
Establishment of Warm-Season Grasses in Summer and Damage in Winter Under Supplementary Irrigation in a Semi-Arid Environment at High Elevation in Western United States of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M., Waldron, B.L. 2009. Establishment of Warm-Season Grasses in Summer and Damage in Winter Under Supplementary Irrigation in a Semi-Arid Environment at High Elevation in Western United States of America. Grass and Forage Science 64:42-48.
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.
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.
Increased Seedling Vigor in 'Hycrest II' Crested Wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Larson, S.R., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G. 2009. Increased Seedling Vigor in 'Hycrest II' Crested Wheatgrass. Journal of Plant Registrations 3:57-60.
Genetic Characterization of Fitness Traits in Thickspike Wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2008. Genetic Characterization of Fitness Traits in Thickspike Wheatgrass. Canadian Journal of Plant Science. 88:925-927.
Genetic Mapping of Persistence in Tetraploid Alfalfa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Hansen, J.L., Viands, D.R., Brummer, E.C. 2008. Genetic Mapping of Persistence in Tetraploid Alfalfa. Crop Science. 48:1780-1786.
Breeding Meadow Bromegrass for Forage Characteristics under a Linesource Irrigation Design - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Monaco, T.A., Peel, M. 2008. Breeding Meadow Bromegrass for Forage Characteristics under a Linesource Irrigation Design. Can. J. Plant Sci. 88:695-703.
Predicted Efficiency of Spaced Plant Selection to Indirectly Improve Tall Fescue Sward Yield and Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Peel, M., Jensen, K.B. 2008. Genetic Estimates for Forage Yield and Nutritional Quality of Tall Fescue Grown Under Spaced Plant and Sward Conditions. Crop Sci. 48: 443-449
New Genomic Resources for Orchardgrass - (Proceedings)
Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2008. New Genomic Resources for Orchardgrass. XXVIIth Eucarpia Symposium Proceedings on Improvement of Fodder Crops and Amenity Grasses. pp. 202-203. Copenhagen, Denmark.
Forage Quality of Irrigated Pasture Species as Affected by Irrigation Rate - (Proceedings)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G., Monaco, T.A. 2007. Forage Quality of Irrigated Pasture Species as Affected by Irrigation Rate. Symposium Proceedings.
Characterization and Evaluation of Snake River Wheatgrass Germplasm - (Abstract Only)
Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M. 2007. Characterization and Evaluation of Snake River Wheatgrass Germplasm. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
Efficiency of Using Spaced Plants to Indirectly Improve Sward Yield and Nutritional Quality in Tall Fescue - (Abstract Only)
Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M. 2007. Efficiency of Using Spaced Plants to Indirectly Improve Sward Yield and Nutritional Quality in Tall Fescue. Agronomy Abstracts.
Potential for the Improvement of Turf Quality in Crested Wheatgrass for Low-Maintenance Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Johnson, P.G. 2007. Potential for the Improvement of Turf Quality in Crested Wheatgrass for Low-Maintenance Conditions. HortScience. 42:1526-1529.
Mapping Growth Habit Traits in Elymus Wheatgrasses - (Abstract Only)
Mott, I.W., Larson, S.R., Robins, J.G. 2007. Mapping Growth Habit Traits in Elymus Wheatgrasses. International Symposium on Molecular Breeding of Forage Crops Proceedings.
Cool Season Perennial Grasses for Hay - (Proceedings)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G. 2007. Cool Season Perennial Grasses for Hay. Alfalfa Improvement Conference Proceedings. Reno, NV. December 12-13, 2006. pg. 137-146.
COLOR AND SHOOT REGROWTH OF TURF-TYPE CRESTED WHEATGRASS MANAGED UNDER DEFICIT IRRIGATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bushman, B.S., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B. 2007. Color and shoot regrowth of turf-type crested wheatgrass managed under deficit irrigation. Applied Turfgrass Science.
Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Vogel, K.P., Berdhal, J.D., Haferkamp, M.R., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Mitchell, R., Kindiger, B.K. 2007. Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species. Crop Science 47:1004-1012.
GENETIC MAPPING FORAGE YIELD, PLANT HEIGHT, AND REGROWTH AT MULTIPLE HARVESTS IN TETRAPLOID ALFALFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., G.R. Bauchan, and E.C. Brummer. 2007. Genetic mapping forage yield, plant height, and regrowth at multiple harvests in tetraploid alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.). Crop Sci. 47:11-18.
GENETIC MAPPING OF BIOMASS PRODUCTION IN TETRAPLOID ALFALFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Luth, D., Campbell, T.A., Bauchan, G.R., He, C.N., Viands, D.R., Hansen, J.L., Brummer, E.C. 2007. Genetic mapping of biomass production in tetraploid alfalfa (medicago sativa l.). Crop Science. 47: 1-10
POPULATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON SEED PRODUCTION, GERMINATION, AND SEEDLING VIGOR IN WESTERN WHEATGRASS (PASCOPYRUM SMITHII [RYDB.] A. LOVE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J., Berdhal, J.D. 2006. Population and environmental effects on seed production, germination, and seedling vigor in western wheatgrass (pascopyrum smithii [rydb.] a. love). Crop Science.
GROWTH HABIT, PLANT HEIGHT, AND FLOWERING QTLS IN NORTH AMERICAN LEYMUS WILDRYES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Wu, X., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B., Chatterton, N.J., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Palazzo, A.J. 2006. Growth habit, plant height, and flowering qtls in north american leymus wildryes. Crop Science.
WINTER HARDINESS EVALUATION IN ORCHARDGRASS AND MEADOW BROMEGRASS AT HIGH ELEVATIONS - (Abstract Only)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Heaton, K., Robins, J.G., Peel, M. 2006. Winter hardiness evaluation in orchardgrass and meadow bromegrass at high elevations. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
EVALUATION OF CRESTED WHEATGRASS MANAGED AS TURFGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Cook, D.W., Jensen, K.B., Asay, K.H. 2006. Evaluation of crested wheatgrass turf managed as turfgrass. Online. Applied Turfgrass Science doi: 10.1094/ATS-2006-0523-01-RS. http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/ats/research/2006/crested/default.asp
GENETIC VARIATION IN DRY MATTER PRODUCTION AND NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MEADOW BROMEGRASS UNDER REPEATED DEFOLIATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M. 2006. Genetic variation in dry matter production and nutritional characteristics of meadow bromegrass under repeated defoliation. Crop Science 46:1948-1954.
BIOMASS YIELD STABILITY IN ALFALFA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Riday, H., Helland, S.J., Brummer, E.C. 2006. Biomass yield stability in alfalfa. Iowa Academy of Science 111:71-75
RELATIVE FORAGE PRODUCTION OF LEGUMES, GRASSES, AND LEGUME-GRASS MIXTURES ACROSS AN IRRIGATION GRADIENT - (Abstract Only)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Robins, J.G. 2005. Relative forage production of legumes, grasses, and legume-grass mixtures across an irrigation gradient. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.
HERITABILITY OF RHIZOMATOUS GROWTH HABIT IN THICKSPIKE WHEATGRASS (ELYMUS LANCEOLATUS) - (Abstract Only)
Robins, J.G., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M., Waldron, B.L. 2006. Heritability of rhizomatous growth habit in thickspike wheatgrass (elymus lanceolatus). American Society of Agronomy Meetings.
GENETIC MAPPING IN TETRAPLOID ALFALFA: RESULTS AND PROSPECTS - (Proceedings)
Brummer, E.C., Robins, J.G., Zuniga, B.A., Luth, D. 2005. Genetic mapping in tetraploid alfalfa: results and prospects. International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage Turf. p. 149
FORAGE QUALITY AND WATER-USE EFFICIENCY IN NINE IRRIGATED PASTURE GRASSES UNDER AN IRRIGATION GRADIENT AND MULTIPLE HARVESTS - (Abstract Only)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Robins, J.G. 2005. Forage quality and water-use efficiency in nine irrigated pasture grasses under an irrigation gradient and multiple harvests. American Society of Agronomy Meetings.
BIOMASS YIELD STABILITY IN ALFALFA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Riday, H., Helland, S.J., Brummer, C.E. 2006. Biomass yield stability in alfalfa. Iowa Academy of Science. 111(3,4):71-75.