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Blair L Waldron
Research Geneticist (Plants)


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Endophytic fungal infection of meadow fescue in the driftless area of the upper Mississippi River Valley: Impacts on agronomic fitness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Casler, M.D., Waldron, B.L. 2023. Endophytic fungal infection of meadow fescue in the driftless area of the upper Mississippi River Valley: Impacts on agronomic fitness. Grassland Research. https://doi.org/10.3390/grasses2040019.
Notice of release of ‘Basin’ Utah Sweetvetch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Walker, S., Waldron, B.L. 2024. Notice of release of ‘Basin’ Utah Sweetvetch. Native Plants Journal. 24(3):272-281. https://doi.org/10.3368/npj.24.3.272.
Dry matter intake and feed efficiency of heifers from 4 dairy breed types grazing organic grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil mixed pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Greenland, M.S., Waldron, B.L., Isom, S.C., Fonnesbeck, S.D., Peel, M., Rood, K.A., Thornton, K.J., Miller, R.L., Hadfield, J.A., Henderson, B., Creech, J. 2023. Dry matter intake and feed efficiency of heifers from 4 dairy breed types grazing organic grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil mixed pastures. Journal of Dairy Science. 106(6):3918-3921. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22858.
Forage nutritive value of stock-piled cicer milkvetch for late-season grazing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L. 2022. Forage nutritive value of stock-piled cicer milkvetch for late-season grazing. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 8(1). Article e20155. https://doi.org/10.1002/cft2.20155.
Breeding for resilience to water deficit and its predicted effect on forage mass in tall fescue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M., Picasso, V.D. 2021. Breeding for resilience to water deficit and its predicted effect on forage mass in tall fescue. Agronomy. 11(11). Article 2094. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11112094.
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.
The effects of grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil pastures on Jersey heifer development: Heifer growth, performance, and economic impact - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hadfield, J.A., Waldron, B.L., Isom, S.C., Feuz, R., Larsen, R., Creech, J.E., Rose, M.F., Long, J., Peel, M., Miller, R.L., Rood, K.A., Young, A., Stott, R., Sweat, A., Thornton, K.J. 2021. The effects of grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil pastures on Jersey heifer development: Heifer growth, performance, and economic impact. Journal of Dairy Science. 104(10):10863-10878. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19524.
The effects of organic grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil pastures on Jersey heifer development: Herbage characteristics affecting intake - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rose, M.F., Waldron, B.L., Isom, S.C., Peel, M., Thornton, K., Miller, R., Rood, K., Hadfield, J.A., Long, J., Henderson, B., Creech, J.E. 2021. The effects of organic grass and grass-birdsfoot trefoil pastures on Jersey heifer development: Herbage characteristics affecting intake. Journal of Dairy Science. 104. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19563.
Improving seed retention and germination characteristics of North American basin wildrye by marker-assisted gene introgression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Johnson, L.M., Waldron, B.L. 2020. Improving seed retention and germination characteristics of North American basin wildrye by marker-assisted gene introgression. Agronomy. 10(11). Article 1740. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10111740.
Genotype and planting date influence Bassia prostrata in a semiarid, subtropical, dry winter region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lauriault, L., Waldron, B.L. 2020. Genotype and planting date influence Bassia prostrata in a semiarid, subtropical, dry winter region. Agronomy Journal. 10(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10020251.
Salinity reduces the forage quality of forage kochia: a halophytic chenopodiaceae shrub Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Sagers, J.K., Creech, J.E., Peel, M., Rigby, C.W., Bugbee, B. 2020. Salinity reduces the forage quality of forage kochia: a halophytic chenopodiaceae shrub. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 73(3):384-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2019.12.005.
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.
“Snowstorm’ Forage Kochia: A new species for rangeland rehabilitation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clements, D.D., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Harmon, D.N., Jeffress, M. 2020. “Snowstorm’ Forage Kochia: A new species for rangeland rehabilitation. Rangelands. 42(1):17-21.
Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) for forage traits in intermediate wheatgrass when grown as spaced-plants versus monoculture and polyculture swards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mortenson, J.S., Waldron, B.L., Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., DeHaan, L.R., Peel, M., Johnson, P.G., Creech, J.E. 2019. Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) for forage traits in intermediate wheatgrass when grown as spaced-plants versus monoculture and polyculture swards. Agronomy Journal. 9(10). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9100580.
Binary mixtures of alfalfa and birdsfoot trefoil with tall fescue: Herbage traits associated with the improved growth performance of beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Bingham, T.J., Creech, J.E., Peel, M., Miller, R., Jensen, K.B., ZoBell, D.R., Eun, J., Snyder, D., Heaton, K. 2020. Binary mixtures of alfalfa and birdsfoot trefoil with tall fescue: Herbage traits associated with the improved growth performance of beef steers. Grassland Science. 66(2):74-78. https://doi.org/10.1111/grs.12257.
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.
Population history provides foundational knowledge for utilizing and developing native plant restoration materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Massatti, R., Prendeville, H.R., Larson, S.R., Richardson, B.A., Waldron, B.L., Kilkenny, F. 2018. Population history provides foundational knowledge for utilizing and developing native plant restoration materials. Evolutionary Applications. 11(10):2025-2039. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.12704.
Uptake of As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn in pasture grasses on three metal contaminated soils from Montana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, L., Jensen, K.B., Larson, S.R., Waldron, B.L. 2018. Uptake of As, Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn in pasture grasses on three metal contaminated soils from Montana. Journal of Agricultural Science and Botany. 2(2):34-40.
Establishment and trends in persistence of selected perennial cool-season grasses in the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rigby, C.W., Jensen, K.B., Creech, J.E., Thacker, E.T., Waldron, B.L., Derner, J.D. 2018. Establishment and trends in persistence of selected perennial cool-season grasses in the western United States. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 71(6):681-690. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.06.008.
Influence of harvest date on seed yield and quality in forage kochia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Creech, C.F., Waldron, B.L., Ransom, C.V., Zobell, D.R., Creech, J.E. 2018. Influence of harvest date on seed yield and quality in forage kochia. Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 5:71-79. https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FASE-2017196.
Salinity tolerance of three competing rangeland plant species: Studies in hydroponic culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sagers, J.K., Waldron, B.L., Creech, J.E., Mott, I.W., Bugbee, B. 2017. Salinity tolerance of three competing rangeland plant species: Studies in hydroponic culture. Ecology and Evolution. 7:10916-10929. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.3607.
Tall fescue forage mass in a grass-legume mixture: predicted efficiency of indirect selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W., Creech, J.E. 2017. Tall fescue forage mass in a grass-legume mixture: predicted efficiency of indirect selection. Euphytica. 213:67. doi: 10.1007/s10681-017-1856-x.
Forage production of grass-legume binary mixtures on Intermountain Western USA irrigated pastures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cox, S., Peel, M., Creech, J.E., Waldron, B.L., Ean, J., Zobell, D.R., Miller, R.L., Snyder, D.L. 2017. Forage production of grass-legume binary mixtures on Intermountain Western USA irrigated pastures. Crop Science. 57:1742-1753.
Development and testing of cool-season grass species, varieties, and hybrids for biomass feedstock production in western North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Pearson, C., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Mott, I.W., Robbins, M.D., Staub, J.E., Waldron, B.L. 2017. Development and testing of cool-season grass species, varieties, and hybrids for biomass feedstock production in western North America. Agronomy. 7(1):3. doi:10.3390/agronomy7010003.
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.
Forage kochia and Russian wildrye potential for rehabilitating Gardner's saltbush ecosystems degraded by halogeton - (Abstract Only)
Smith, R.C., Waldron, B.L., Creech, E., Zobell, D., Zobell, A. 2016. Forage kochia and Russian wildrye potential for rehabilitating Gardner's saltbush ecosystems degraded by halogeton. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69(5):390-398. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2016.06.001.
Forage kochia and Russian wildrye potential for rehabilitating Gardner's saltbush ecosystems degraded by halogeton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, R.C., Waldron, B.L., Creech, J.E., Zobell, R.A., Zobell, D.R. 2016. Forage kochia and Russian wildrye potential for rehabilitating Gardner's saltbush ecosystems degraded by halogeton. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69:390-398.
Interseeding forage kochia into established Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to improve fall and winter grazing potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Banks, J.E., Newhall, R.L., Snyder, D.L., Thornton, K.J. 2016. Interseeding forage kochia into established Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to improve fall and winter grazing potential. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management. 2:doi: 10.2134/cftm2015.0200.
Natural glyphosate tolerance in sweetvetch Hedysarum boreale - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Ransom, C.V., Mott, I.W., Waldron, B.L. 2015. Natural glyphosate tolerance in sweetvetch Hedysarum boreale. Crop Science. 55:2368-2376.
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.
Registration of 'Newell' Smooth Bromegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vogel, K.P., Mitchell, R., Waldron, B.L., Haferkamp, M.R., Berdahl, J.D., Erickson, G., Klopfenstein, T. 2014. Registration of 'Newell' Smooth Bromegrass. Journal of Plant Registrations. 9:35-40.
Comparison of alfalfa, birdsfoot trefoil, and cicer milkvetch in combination with 25, 50, or 75% tall fescue in a continuous-culture system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noviandi, C.T., Neal, K., Eun, J.S., Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Zobell, D.R., Bin, B.R. 2014. Comparison of alfalfa, birdsfoot trefoil, and cicer milkvetch in combination with 25, 50, or 75% tall fescue in a continuous-culture system. Professional Animal Scientist. 30:23-32.
Effects of energy supplementation in pasture forages on in vitro ruminal fermentation characteristics in continuous cultures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noviandi, C.T., Eun, J.S., Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Min, B.R., Zobell, D.R., Miller, R.L. 2014. Effects of energy supplementation in pasture forages on in vitro ruminal fermentation characteristics in continuous cultures. Professional Animal Scientist. 30:13-22.
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.
Factors influencing the field germination of forage kochia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Creech, C.F., Waldron, B.L., Ransom, C.V., Zobell, D.R., Creech, J.E. 2013. Factors influencing the field germination of forage kochia. Crop Science. 53:2201-2208.
Evaluation of regionally-collected sideoats grama and big galleta grass for wildfire revegetation in the Eastern Upper Mojave Desert - (Abstract Only)
Staub, J.E., Robbins, M.D., Waldron, B.L. 2013. Evaluation of regionally-collected sideoats grama and big galleta grass for wildfire revegetation in the Eastern Upper Mojave Desert. Meeting Abstract. National Native Seed Conference Abstract Book, Pg 2
'Snowstorm' a new forage kochia cultivar with improved stature, productivity, and nutritional content for enhanced fall and winter grazing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Larson, S.R., Peel, M., Jensen, K.B., Mukimov, T.C., Rabbimov, A., Zobell, D.R., Wang, R., Smith, R.C., Harrison, R.D., Davenport, B.W. 2013. 'Snowstorm' a new forage kochia cultivar with improved stature, productivity, and nutritional content for enhanced fall and winter grazing. Journal of Plant Registrations. 7(2): 140-150. doi: 10.3198/jpr.2012.08.0020crc.
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.
Growth performance, ruminal fermentation profiles, and carcass characteristics of beef steers grazing tall fescue without or with nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noviandi, C.T., Waldron, B.L., Zobell, D.R., Eun, J.S., Peel, M. 2012. Growth performance, ruminal fermentation profiles, and carcass characteristics of beef steers grazing tall fescue without or with nitrogen fertilization. Professional Animal Scientist. 28:519-527.
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.
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.
Fatty acid composition in adipose tissue of pasture and feedlot-finished beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noviandi, C.T., Ward, R.E., Zobell, D.R., Stott, R.D., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M., Eun, J.S. 2012. Fatty acid composition in adipose tissue of pasture and feedlot-finished beef steers. Prof Animal Sci. 28:184-193.
Fall and winter forage characteristics on 15 perennial range grass species - (Abstract Only)
Jensen, K.B., Derner, J.D., Staub, J.E., Rigby, C.W., Waldron, B.L. 2012. Fall and winter forage characteristics on 15 perennial range grass species. Abstract #23. Society for Range Management 65th Annual Meetings, Spokane, WA. Jan. 28-Feb. 5, 2012.
Immigrant forage kochia: A closer look at this rangeland plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clements, D.D., Waldron, B.L., Mccuin, G. 2011. Immigrant forage kochia: A closer look at this rangeland plant. The Progressive Rancher. 5(8):16-17.
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.
Salinity tolerance of foxtail barley (Hordeum jubatum) and desirable pasture grasses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cattle preference for forage kochia, crested wheatgrass, and velvet lupine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ralphs, M.H., Waldron, B.L., Panter, K.E. 2011. Cattle preference for forage kochia, crested wheatgrass, and velvet lupine. Professional Animal Scientist. 27:215-218.
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.
Forage kochia (Kochia Prostrata) increases nutritional value, carrying capacity, and livestock performance on semiarid rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Greenhalgh, L.K., Zobell, D.R., Olson, K.C., Davenport, B.W., Palmer, M.D. 2011. Forage kochia (Kochia Prostrata) increases nutritional value, carrying capacity, and livestock performance on semiarid rangelands. Forage and Grazinglands. doi:10.1094/FG-2011-0301-01-RS.
Increased carrying capacity with perennial forage kochia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Greenhalgh, L.K., Zobell, D.R., Waldron, B.L., Olson, K.C., Davenport, B.W. 2010. Increased carrying capacity with perennial forage kochia. Journal of Extension. 48:6-6RlB7.
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)
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.
Potential of Kochia prostrata and perennial grasses for rangeland restoration in Jordan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bailey, D.W., Tabini, R., Waldron, B.L., Libbin, J.D., Al-Khalidi, K., Alqadi, A., Al Oun, M., Jensen, K.B. 2010. Potential of Kochia prostrata and perennial grasses for rangeland restoration in Jordan. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63:707-711.
A growth stage and heat unit model for Hedysarum Boreale - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Mott, I.W., Walker, S. 2011. A growth stage and heat unit model for Hedysarum Boreale. Native Plant Journal. 12:4-12.
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.
Potential for use of Kochia prostrata and perennial grasses for rehabilitation in Jordan - (Abstract Only)
Bailey, D.W., Al Tabini, R., Waldron, B.L., Libbin, J., Alqadi, A., Al Oun, M., Al-Khalidi, K., Jensen, K.B. 2010. Potential for use of Kochia prostrata and perennial grasses for rehabilitation in Jordan. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts, February 2010, Denver, CO.
Forage Kochia (Kochia Prostrata) for Fall and Winter Grazing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Eun, J., Zobell, D.R., Olson, K.C. 2010. Forage Kochia (Kochia Prostrata) for Fall and Winter Grazing. Small Ruminant Research. 91:47-55.
Relative cattle preference of 24 forage kochia (Kochia prostrata) entries and its relation to forage nutritive value and morphological characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Davenport, B.W., Malecheck, J.C., Jensen, K.B. 2010. Relative cattle preference of 24 forage kochia (Kochia prostrata) entries and its relation to forage nutritive value and morphological characteristics. Crop Science. 50:2112-2123.
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.
Potential for Use of Kochia Prostrata and Perennial Grasses for Use in Rangeland Rehabilitation in Jordan - (Proceedings)
Perennial Forage Kochia for Increased Production of Winter Grazed Pastures - (Abstract Only)
Greenhalgh, L.K., Waldron, B.L., Zobell, D.R., Olson, K.C. 2009. Perennial Forage Kochia for Increased Production of Winter Grazed Pastures. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.
Mapping Drought QTL in Tall Fescue Populations - (Abstract Only)
Kirigwi, F.M., Hopkins, A.A., Waldron, B.L., Saha, M.C. 2009. Mapping Drought QTL in Tall Fescue Populations. Meeting Abstract.
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.
'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.
A Survey of Apomixis and Ploidy Levels Among Poa L. (Poaceae) Using Flow Cytometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kelley, A.M., Johnson, P.G., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M. 2009. A Survey of Apomixis and Ploidy Levels Among Poa L. (Poaceae) Using Flow Cytometry. Crop Science 49:1395-1402
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).
Ploidy Determination and Agronomic Characterization of NPGS Small Burnet Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Mott, I.W. 2009. Ploidy Determination and Agronomic Characterization of NPGS Small Burnet Germplasm. Crop Science. 49:1359-1366.
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.
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.
Advantages of endophyte infection for irrigated pastures of semiarid, cold-desert environments - (Abstract Only)
Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B. 2008. Advantages of endophyte infection for irrigated pastures of semiarid, cold-desert environments. Agronomy Abstracts. ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2008 Annual Meetings, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, TX.
Perennial Forage Kochia for Improved Productivity of Grass Dominated Winter Grazing Pastures - (Proceedings)
Greenhalgh, L.K., Olson, K.C., Zobell, D.R., Waldron, B.L., Moulton, A.R., Davenport, B.W. 2008. Perennial Forage Kochia for Improved Productivity of Grass Dominated Winter Grazing Pastures. American Society of Animal Science.
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.
Grasses and Legumes: Genetics and Plant Breeding - ()
Brummer, E.C., Bouton, J.H., Casler, M. D., McCaslin, M. H., and Waldron, B. L. 2009. Grasses and Legumes: Genetics and Plant Breeding. In: Wedin, W. F., Fales, S. L., editors. Grassland: Quietness and Strength for a new American Agriculture. Madison, Wisconsin: ASA-CSSS-SSSA. p. 157-171
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
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.
Variable Performance of Bird Cherry-Oat Aphid on Neotyphodium-infected Wild Tall Fescue from Tunisia - (Proceedings)
Clement, S.L., Elberson, L.R., Waldron, B.L., Quisenberry, S.S. 2007. Variable Performance of Bird Cherry-Oat Aphid on Neotyphodium-infected Wild Tall Fescue from Tunisia pgs. 337-340. 6th International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses.
Advantages of Endophyte Infection in Dry, Irrigated, Cold-Desert Environments - (Proceedings)
Waldron, B.L. 2007. Advantages of Endophyte Infection in Dry, Irrigated, Cold-Desert Environments. In: Popay, Alison, Thom, Errol (eds). Proceedings 6th International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. p. 263-265.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RECOMMENDED SEEDING RATES FOR REDUCED-MAINTENANCE,TURF-TYPE WHEATGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanks, J.D., Johnson, P.G., Waldron, B.L. 2006. Recommended seeding rates for reduced-maintenance,turf-type wheatgrass. Applied Turfgrass Science.
STOCKPILED FORAGE KOCHIA TO MAINTAIN BEEF COWS DURING WINTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Zobell, D.R., Olson, K.C., Jensen, K.B., Snyder, D.L. 2006. Stockpiled forage kochia to maintain beef cows during winter. Rangeland Ecology and Management 59:275-284
FIRE REHABIlIATION USING NATIVE AND INTRODUCED SPECIES: A LANDSCAPE TRIAL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thompson, T.W., Roundy, B.A., Mcarthur, E.D., Jessop, B.D., Waldron, B.L., Davis, J.N. 2006. Fire rehabiliation using native and introduced species: a landscape trial. Rangeland Ecology and Management 59:237-248
FORAGES - CHAPTER 19 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Hill, R.W., Waldron, B.L., Peel, M. 2007. Forages. In: Lascano, R.E., and R.E. Sojka (eds). Irrigation of Agricultural Crops, 2nd ed., Agronomy Monograph Series No. 30. p. 363-393. Madison, WI.
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.
CYTOGENETICS AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF HYBRIDS BETWEEN 6X, 4X, AND 2X PLOIDY LEVELS IN CRESTED WHEATGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Larson, S.R., Waldron, B.L., Asay, K.H. 2006. Cytogenetics and molecular characterization of hybrids between 6x, 4x, and 2x ploidy levels in crested wheatgrass. Crop Science 46: 105-112. 2006
REGISTRATION OF YAKIMA WESTERN YARROW GERMPLASM - ()
Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Harrison, R.D., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J. 2006. Registration of yakima western yarrow germplasm. Crop Science 46:488-489
REGISTRATION OF 'BOZOISKY-II' RUSSIAN WILDRYE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Asay, K.H., Johnson, D.A., Larson, S.R., Waldron, B.L., Palazzo, T.J. 2006. Registration of 'Bozoisky-ii' Russian wildrye. Crop Science 46:986-987.
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.
REGISTRATION OF RELIABLE SANDBERG BLUEGRASS GERMPLASM - ()
Waldron, B.L., Larson, S.R., Jensen, K.B., Harrison, R.D., Palazzo, A.J., Cary, T.J. 2006. Registration of reliable sandberg bluegrass germplasm. Crop Science 46:487-488
RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THREE KOCHIA SPECIES BASED ON PCR-GENERATED MOLECULAR SEQUENCES AND MOLECULAR CYTOGENETICS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, B.S., Kim, M.Y., Wang, R., Waldron, B.L. 2005. Relationships among three kochia species based on pcr-generated molecular markers. Genome 48:1104-1115
USING STOCKPILED FORAGE KOCHIA AND CRESTED WHEATGRASS TO MAINTAIN BEEF COWS DURING WINTER - (Abstract Only)
Waldron, B.L., Zobell, D.R., Olson, K.C., Jensen, K.B., Snyder, D.L. 2005. Using stockpiled forage kochia and crested wheatgrass to maintain beef cows during winter. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
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.
PERSISTENCE AFTER THREE CYCLES OF SELECTION IN NEWHY RS-WHEATGRASS [ELYMUS HOFFMANNII K. B. JENSEN & ASAY] AT INCREASED SALINITY LEVELS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Horton, W.H., Asay, K.H. 2005. Persistence after three cycles of selection in newhy rs-wheatgrass [elymus hoffmannii k. b. jensen & asay] at increased salinity levels. Crop Science 45:1717-1720.
Coexistence of Native and Introduced Grasses Following Simultaneous Seeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldron, B.L., Monaco, T.A., Jensen, K.B., Harrison, R.D., Palazzo, A.J., Kulbeth, J.B. 2005. Coexistence of Native and Introduced Grasses Following Simultaneous Seeding. Agronomy Journal 97:990-996
CHARACTERIZATION OF HYBRIDS FROM INDUCED X NATURAL TETRAPLOIDS OF RUSSIAN WILDRYE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Larson, S.R., Waldron, B.L., Johnson, D.A. 2005. Characterization of hybrids from induced x natural tetraploids of Russian wildrye. Crop Science 45:1305-1311.
EFFECTS OF TANK TRACKING ON RANGE GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Palazzo, A.J., Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Cary, T.J. 2005. Effects of tank tracking on range grasses. Terramechanics Journal.
BREEDING CWG-R CRESTED WHEATGRASS FOR REDUCED-MAINTENANCE TURF - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanks, J.D., Waldron, B.L., Johnson, P.G., Jensen, K.B., Asay, K.H. 2005. Breeding cwg-r crested wheatgrass for reduced-maintenance turf. Crop Science 45:524-528
SEEDED-ROWS VERSUS SPACED-PLANTS TO ESTIMATE HERITABILITY IN TALL FESCUE - (Abstract Only)
Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Peel, M. 2004. Seeded-rows versus spaced-plants to estimate heritability in tall fescue. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
VARIATION IN TRAITS OF INTEREST AMONG HEDYSARUM BOREALE ACCESSIONS - (Abstract Only)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Walker, S. 2004. Variation in traits of interest among hedysarum boreale accessions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
GAS EXCHANGE AND WATER RELATIONS OF THE SALT DESERET SHRUB KOCHIA PROSTRATA - (Abstract Only)
Monaco, T.A., Waldron, B.L., Johnson, D.A. 2004. Gas exchange and water relations of the salt deseret shrub kochia prostrata. Wildland Shrub Symposium Abstracts.
CATTLE PREFERENCE OF FORAGE KOCHIA (KOCHIA PROSTRATA) AND ITS RELATION TO FORAGE QUALITY AND MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS - (Abstract Only)
Davenport, B.W., Waldron, B.L., Malechek, J.L. 2005. Cattle preference of forage kochia (kochia prostrata) and its relation to forage quality and morphological characteristics. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
REGISTRATION OF 'MUSTANG' ALTAI WILDRYE CULTIVAR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Larson, S.R., Waldron, B.L. 2004. Registration of 'Mustang' altai wildrye cultivar. Crop Science 45:1168-1169.
FORAGE KOCHIA - UZBEKISTAN'S DESERT ALFALFA - ()
Waldron, B.L., Harrison, R.D., Rabbimov, A., Mukimov, T.C., Yusupov, S.Y., Tursvnova, G. 2005. Forage kochia - uzbekistan's desert alfalfa. Rangelands 27:7-12
A REPEATABLE METHOD OF SCREENING FOR SALINITY TOLERANCE IN ALFALFA - (Abstract Only)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Chatterton, N.J., Horton, W.H. 2004. A repeatable method of screening for salinity tolerance in alfalfa. North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.
EFFICIENT SCREENING FOR SALINITY TOLERANCE IN ALFALFA - (Abstract Only)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Chatterton, N.J., Horton, W.H. 2004. Efficient screening for salinity tolerance in alfalfa. North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference.
USING HERBICIDE AND NO-TILL PLANTING TO ESTABLISH GARRISON CREEPING FOXTAIL IN WET MEADOWS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Han, G., Waldron, B. L., Peel, M. D., Jensen, K. B., and Harrison, R. D. 2004. Using herbicide and no-till planting to establish garrison creeping foxtail in wet meadows. Online. Forage and Grazinglands doi:10.1094/FG-2004-0705-01-RS.
SCREENING FOR SALINITY TOLERANCE IN ALFALFA: A REPEATABLE METHOD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peel, M., Waldron, B.L., Jensen, K.B., Chatterton, N.J., Horton, W.H., Dudley, L. 2004. Screening for salinity tolerance in alfalfa: a repeatable method. Crop Science, 44:2049-2053
REGISTRATION OF 'CACHE' MEADOW BROMEGRASS CULTIVAR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Larson, S.R., Peel, M. 2004. Registration of 'Cache' meadow bromegrass cultivar. Crop Science 44:2263-2264.
VARIABLE EFFECTS OF WILD FESCUE--NEOTYPHODIUM ASSOCIATIONS ON BIRD CHERRY-OAT APHID SURVIVAL - ()
Clement, S.L., Elberson, L.R., Waldron, B.L., Kisha, T.J. 2004. Variable effects of wild fescue--neotyphodium associations on bird cherry-oat aphid survival. In: Kallenbach, R., Rosenkuans, C. Jr, Lock, T.R., editors. Proceedings 5th International symposium on Neotyphodium/Grass Interactions. Paper No. 308.
SALINITY TOLERANCE OF FORAGE KOCHIA FROM KAZAKHSTAN - (Abstract Only)
BREEDING IMPROVED GRASSES FOR SEMIARID RANGELANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asay, K.H., N.J. Chatterton, K.B. Jensen, T.A. Jones, B.L. Waldron, W.H. Horton. 2003. Breeding Improved Grasses for Semiarid Rangelands. Arid Land Res. and Manage. 17:469-478.
GENOME RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THREE KOCHIA SPECIES BASED ON RAPD - (Abstract Only)
Lee, B., Kim, M., Wang, R., Waldron, B.L. 2003. Genome relationships among three kochia species based on rapd. Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts.
GENOME RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THREE KOCHIA SPECIES BASED ON GISH - (Abstract Only)
Kim, M., Lee, B., Wang, R., Waldron, B.L. 2003. Genome relationships among three kochia species based on gish. Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts.
CARBON ISOTOPE DISCRIMINATION OF TALL FESCUE CULTIVARS ACROSS AN IRRIGATIONGRADIENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jensen, K.B., Asay, K.H., D.A. Johnson, and B.L. Waldron. 2004. Carbon isotope discrimination in tall fescue cultivars across an irrigation gradient. Can. J. Plant Sci. 84: 157-162.
QUALITY OR YIELD: WHICH IS MOST CRITICAL - (Abstract Only)
Jensen, K.B., Waldron, B.L., Asay, K.H. 2002. Quality or yield: which is most critical. Agronomy Abstracts.
DNA MARKERS FOR FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT RESISTANCE QTLS IN TWO WHEAT POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DNA MARKERS FOR FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT RESISTANCE QTLS IN TWO WHEAT POPULATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)