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Thomas A Monaco
Research Ecologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Lambs grazing with adult ewes prefer forbs with high-nutrient content in native grasslands dominated by Leymus chinensis and Stipa grandis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, P., Zhang, Z., Monaco, T.A., Zhang, H., Rong, Y. 2024. Lambs grazing with adult ewes prefer forbs with high-nutrient content in native grasslands dominated by Leymus chinensis and Stipa grandis. Ecology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70609.
Variation in reproductive photosynthetic compensation of distinct germplasm varieties of a native rangeland grass, Pseudoroegneria spicata, following floral defoliation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Transplanted sagebrush “wildlings” exhibit higher survival than greenhouse-grown tubelings yet both recruit new plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bailey, E., Thacker, E., Monaco, T.A., Veblen, K. 2024. Transplanted sagebrush “wildlings” exhibit higher survival than greenhouse-grown tubelings yet both recruit new plants. BMC Ecology and Evolution. 24. Article 50. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-024-02236-z.
Notice of release of Destination Germplasm of Snake River wheatgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nitrogen and phosphorus additions alter foliar nutrient concentrations of dominant grass species and regulate primary productivity in an Inner Mongolian meadow steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, H., Li, P., Monaco, T.A., Liu, Y., Rong, Y. 2023. Nitrogen and phosphorus additions alter foliar nutrient concentrations of dominant grass species and regulate primary productivity in an Inner Mongolian meadow steppe. Science of the Total Environment. 912. Article 168792. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.168791.
Hybrid bermudagrass responses to impaired water sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hejl, R.W., Williams, C.F., Monaco, T.A., Serba, D.D., Conley, M.M. 2023. Hybrid bermudagrass responses to impaired water sources. HortScience. 58(8):907-914. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17206-23.
Do plant-soil feedbacks promote coexistence in a sagebrush steppe? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chung, Y.A., Monaco, T.A., Taylor, J.B., Adler, P.B. 2023. Do plant-soil feedbacks promote coexistence in a sagebrush steppe? Ecology. 104(7). Article e4056. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.4056.
Resilience and resistance framework predicts regional vegetation responses to shrub reduction treatments in the sagebrush ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riginos, C., Veblen, K.E., Thacker, E.T., Gunnell, K.L., Monaco, T.A. 2022. Resilience and resistance framework predicts regional vegetation responses to shrub reduction treatments in the sagebrush ecosystem. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 86:35-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2022.10.008.
Invasive annual grasses: re-envisioning approaches in a changing climate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, S.L., Archer, D.W., Blumenthal, D.M., Boyd, C.S., Clark, P., Clements, D.D., Davies, K.W., Derner, J.D., Gaskin, J.F., Hamerlynck, E.P., Hardegree, S.P., Jensen, K.B., Monaco, T.A., Newingham, B.A., Pierson Jr, F.B., Rector, B.G., Sheley, R.L., Toledo, D.N., Vermeire, L.T., Wonkka, C.L. 2023. Invasive annual grasses: re-envisioning approaches in a changing climate. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 78(2):95-103. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2023.00074.
Using genomic selection to develop performance-based restoration plant materials - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., Larson, S.R., Hamerlynck, E.P., Crain, J.L. 2022. Using genomic selection to develop performance-based restoration plant materials. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(15). Article 8275. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23158275.
Soil depth and precipitation moderate soil textural effects on seedling survival of a foundation shrub species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Veblen, K.E., Nehring, K.C., Duniway, M.C., Knight, A., Monaco, T.A., Schupp, E.W., Boettinger, J.L., Villalba, J., Fick, S., Brungard, C., Thacker, E. 2022. Soil depth and precipitation moderate soil textural effects on seedling survival of a foundation shrub species. Restoration Ecology. 30(6). Article e1370. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13700.
Soil microbial community structure is unaltered by grazing intensity and plant species richness in a temperate grassland steppe in northern China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rong, Y., Monaco, T.A., Liu, Z., Zhao, M., Han, G. 2022. Soil microbial community structure is unaltered by grazing intensity and plant species richness in a temperate grassland steppe in northern China. European Journal of Soil Biology. 110. Article 103404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejsobi.2022.103404.
Native seedling establishment in biocrust-areas of a salt desert shrubland varies by species and season of planting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Potential impact of climate change on the global geographical distribution of the invasive species, Cenchrus spinifex (field sandbur, Gramineae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, J., Xu, J., Pan, X., Monaco, T.A., Zhao, K., Wang, D., Rong, Y. 2021. Potential impact of climate change on the global geographical distribution of the invasive species, Cenchrus spinifex (field sandbur, Gramineae). Ecological Indicators. 131. Article 108204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecolind.2021.108204.
Drivers of seedling establishment success in dryland restoration efforts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shackelford, N., Paterno, G.B., Winkler, D.E., Porensky, L.M., Boyd, C.S., Clements, T.C., Espeland, E.K., Monaco, T.A., Rinella, M.J., Munson, S.M., Ballenger, E.A., Quiroga, R., Wainwright, C.E., Bahm, M.A., Barger, N., Baughman, O.W., Becker, C., Esteban Lucas-Borja, M., Calleja, E., Caruana, A., Davies, K.W., Deák, B., Drake, J., Dallau, S., Eldridge, J., Farrell, H.L., Fick, S.E., Garbowski, M., de la Riva, E., Golos, P.J., Grey, P.A., Heydenrych, B., Holmes, P.M., James, J.J., Jonas-Bratten, J., Kiss, R., Kramer, A.T., Larson, J.E., Lorite, J., Mayence, C., Merino-Martín, L., Miglécz, T., Montalvo, A.M., Navarro-Cano, J.A., Paschke, M.W., Luis Peri, P., Pokorny, M.L., Saayman, N., Schantz, M.C., Parkhurst, T., Seabloom, E.W., Stuble, K.L., Uselman, S.M., Valkó, O., Veblen, K., Wilson, S., Wong, M., Xu, Z., Suding, K.L., Svejcar, L.N., Erickson, T.E., Leger, E.A., Breed, M.F., Faist, A.M., Harrison, P.A., Curran, M.F., Guo, Q., Kirmer, A., Law, D.J., Mganga, K.Z., Török, P., Abdullahi, A., Carrick, P.J., Burton, C., Burton, P.J. 2021. Drivers of seedling establishment success in dryland restoration efforts. Nature Ecology and Evolution. 5:1283-1290. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-021-01510-3.
Perennial grass seedlings modify biomass and physiological traits in response to an annual grass neighbor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Bell, B.P., Monaco, T.A. 2021. Perennial grass seedlings modify biomass and physiological traits in response to an annual grass neighbor. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 77:93-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.04.001.
Soil extracellular enzyme activities and the abundance of nitrogen-cycling functional genes responded more to N addition than P addition in an Inner Mongolian meadow steppe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hong, X., Helong, Y., Mengli, Z., Monaco, T.A., Yuping, R., Ding, H., Qian, S., Kun, Z. 2020. Soil extracellular enzyme activities and the abundance of nitrogen-cycling functional genes responded more to N addition than P addition in an Inner Mongolian meadow steppe. Science of the Total Environment. 741. Article 143541. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143541.
Understory vegetation change following woodland reduction varies by plant community type and seeding status: a region-wide assessment of ecological benefits and risks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Gunnell, K.L. 2020. Understory vegetation change following woodland reduction varies by plant community type and seeding status: a region-wide assessment of ecological benefits and risks. Plants. 9(9). Article 1113. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9091113.
Plant silicon as a factor in Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) invasion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spackman, C., Monaco, T.A., Stonecipher, C.A., Villalba, J.J. 2020. Plant silicon as a factor in Medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) invasion. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 13(3):143-154. https://doi.org/10.1017/inp.2020.20.
Modeling the influence of temperature and water potential on seed germination of Allium tenuissimum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, H., Song, Q., Monaco, T.A., Yang, H., Rong, Y. 2020. Modeling the influence of temperature and water potential on seed germination of Allium tenuissimum. PeerJ. 8:. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.8866.
Shrub management handbook for Utah rangelands - ()
Mann, R., Monaco, T.A., Veblen, K., Thacker, E., Burritt, B. 2020. Shrub management handbook for Utah rangelands. Utah Agricultural Experiment Station. https://doi.org/digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2083/.
Quinoa response to line-source sprinkler irrigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buckland, K.R., Creech, J.E., Cardon, G.E., Monaco, T.A., Reeve, J.R. 2019. Quinoa response to line-source sprinkler irrigation. Journal of Crop Improvement. 33(5):649-668. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2019.1656694.
Shrub size modulates resource heterogeneity in a sagebrush-steppe ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, L., Veblen, K.E., Monaco, T.A. 2020. Shrub size modulates resource heterogeneity in a sagebrush-steppe ecosystem. Western North American Naturalist. 80(1):28-37. https://doi.org/10.3398/064.080.0104.
Potential for post-fire recovery of greater-sage-grouse habitat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riginos, C., Monaco, T.A., Veblen, K.E., Gunnell, K., Thacker, E., Dahlgren, D., Messner, T. 2019. Potential for post-fire recovery of greater-sage-grouse habitat. Ecosphere. 10(11). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2870.
Graphical partitioning of seedling phenotypic plasticity of seven cool-season grass species subjected to two watering frequencies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, W., Monaco, T.A., Jones, T.A., Peel, M. 2019. Graphical partitioning of seedling phenotypic plasticity of seven cool-season grass species subjected to two watering frequencies. Journal of Arid Environments. 170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2019.05.014.
Disturbance type and sagebrush community type affect plat community struction following shrub reduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riginos, C., Veblen, K.E., Thacker, E.T., Gunnell, K., Monaco, T.A. 2019. Disturbance type and sagebrush community type affect plat community struction following shrub reduction. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(4):619-631. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2019.01.007.
Influence of fire and mechanical sagebrush reduction treatments on restoration seedings in Utah, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilder, L.E., Veblen, K.E., Gunnell, K.L., Monaco, T.A. 2019. Influence of fire and mechanical sagebrush reduction treatments on restoration seedings in Utah, United States. Restoration Ecology. 27(2):308=319. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.12860.
Vegetation structure and species composition variation of roadside slopes in Sichuan Basin, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, H., Monaco, T.A. 2019. Vegetation structure and species composition variation of roadside slopes in Sichuan Basin, China. Journal of Agricultural Science and Botany. 2(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.35841/2591-7897.2.1.3-11.
Seeding emergence patterns of six restoration species in soils from two big sagebrush plant communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilder, L., Veblen, K.E., Schupp, E.W., Monaco, T.A. 2019. Seeding emergence patterns of six restoration species in soils from two big sagebrush plant communities. Western North American Naturalist. 79(2):233-246. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.11.0689.
Evaluating novel techniques for native forb restoration in the Great Basin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fund, A., Hulvey, K., Jensen, S., Johnson, D.A., Madsen, M.D., Monaco, T.A., Tilley, D.J., Arora, E., Teller, B. 2019. Evaluating novel techniques for native forb restoration in the Great Basin. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2019)/492-500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.12.002.
The relationship between seed mass and young-seedling growth and morphology among nine bluebunch wheatgrass populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Mukherjee, J., Monaco, T.A., Adler, P.B. 2019. The relationship between seed mass and young-seedling growth and morphology among nine bluebunch wheatgrass populations. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2):283-291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.11.006.
Effectiveness of low soil-disturbance treatments for improving native plant establishment in stable crested wheatgrass stands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, C., Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A. 2018. Effectiveness of low soil-disturbance treatments for improving native plant establishment in stable crested wheatgrass stands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2019)/237-248. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.10.009.
Long-term persistence of cool-season grasses planted to suppress broom snakeweed, downy brome, and weedy forbs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stonecipher, C.A., Thacker, E., Welch, K.D., Ralphs, M.H., Monaco, T.A. 2019. Long-term persistence of cool-season grasses planted to suppress broom snakeweed, downy brome, and weedy forbs. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(2):266-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.10.008.
Productivity and morphological traits of thickspike wheatgrass, Snake River wheatgrass, and their interspecific hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bell, B.P., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2019. Productivity and morphological traits of thickspike wheatgrass, Snake River wheatgrass, and their interspecific hybrids. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 72(1):73-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2018.09.002.
Influence of land-use legacies following shrub reduction and seeding of big sagebrush sites - ()
Monaco, T.A., Jones, A., Pendergast, M., Thacker, E.T., Greenhalgh, L. 2018. Influence of land-use legacies following shrub reduction and seeding of big sagebrush sites. Rangeland Ecology and Management.
Vegetation structure and species composition variation of roadside slopes in the Sichuan Basin of China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, H., Monaco, T.A. 2018. Vegetation structure and species composition variation of roadside slopes in the Sichuan Basin of China. Journal of Agricultural Science and Botany. 2:1-9.
Notice of release of Princeton Germplasm of Thurber's needlegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2018. Notice of release of Princeton Germplasm of Thurber's needlegrass. Native Plant Journal. 19:40-46. doi:10.3368/npj.19.1.40.
Functional differences betwen native bunchgrasses and the invasive grass Bromus tectorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, H., Monaco, T.A., Jones, T.A. 2018. Functional differences betwen native bunchgrasses and the invasive grass Bromus tectorum. Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering. 5:139-147.
Short-term regeneration dynamics of Wyoming big sagebrush at two sites in northern Utah - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Germain, S.J., Mann, R.K., Monaco, T.A., Veblen, K.E. 2018. Short-term regeneration dynamics of Wyoming big sagebrush at two sites in northern Utah. Western North American Naturalist. 78:7-16.
Road dust correlated with decreased reproduction of the endangered Utah shrub Hesperidanthus suffrutescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, M.B., Schupp, E.W., Monaco, T.A. 2017. Road dust correlated with decreased reproduction of the endangered Utah shrub Hesperidanthus suffrutescens. Western North American Naturalist. 77:430-439.
Litter accumulation and nutrient content of roadside plant communities in Sichuan Basin, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, H., Monaco, T.A. 2017. Litter accumulation and nutrient content of roadside plant communities in Sichuan Basin, China. Plants. 6(3):36. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants6030036.
Variation in sagebrush communities historically seeded with crested wheatgrass in the eastern great basin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Williams, J.R., Morris, L.R., Gunnell, K.L., Johanson, J.K. 2017. Variation in sagebrush communities historically seeded with crested wheatgrass in the eastern great basin. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70:683-690.
Altered precipitation patterns and simulated nitrogen deposition effects on phenology of common plant species in a Tibetan Plateau alpine meadow - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, L., Monaco, T.A., Sun, F., Liu, W., Gan, Y., Sun, G. 2017. Altered precipitation patterns and simulated nitrogen deposition effects on phenology of common plant species in a Tibetan Plateau alpine meadow. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology.
Downy brome control and impacts on perennial grass abundance: a systematic review spanning 64 years - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Mangold, J., Mealor, B.A., Mealor, R.D., Brown, C. 2017. Downy brome control and impacts on perennial grass abundance: a systematic review spanning 64 years. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 70:396-404.
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.
Interspecific hybrid of xeric Shepherdia rotundifolia and riparian Shepherdia argentea: description, and traits suitable for low-water urban landscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sriladda, C., Kratsch, H.A., Larson, S.R., Monaco, T.A., Shen, F., Kjelgren, R.K. 2016. Interspecific hybrid of xeric Shepherdia rotundifolia and riparian Shepherdia argentea: description, and traits suitable for low-water urban landscapes. HortScience. 51:822-828.
Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Jones, T.A., Roundy, B., Shaw, N., Monaco, T.A. 2016. Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 69:237-247.
Importance of soil and plant community disturbance for establishment of Bromus tectorum in the Intermountain West, U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., Monaco, T.A., James, J.J., Sheley, R.L. 2016. Importance of soil and plant community disturbance for establishment of Bromus tectorum in the Intermountain West, U.S. NeoBiota. 30:111-125.
Cultivation legacies in soils after rehabilitation seeding in the Great Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Blank, R.R., Sheley, R.L. 2016. Cultivation legacies in soils after rehabilitation seeding in the Great Basin, USA. Arid Land Research and Management. 30:362-374.
Book title: Exotic brome grasses in arid and semi-arid ecosystems of the western US: causes, consequences, and management implications - ()
Monaco, T.A., Hardegree, S.P., Pellant, M., Brown, C.S. 2016. Book title: Exotic brome grasses in arid and semi-arid ecosystems of the western US: causes, consequences, and management implications. Book Chapter. Springer, New York. 339-370.
The potential of novel native plant materials for the restoration of novel ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., Rigby, C.W. 2015. The potential of novel native plant materials for the restoration of novel ecosystems. Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene. doi: 10.12952/journal.elementa.000047.
A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants: reply to critique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., James, J.J., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2015. A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants: reply to critique. Ecology. 96(4):1152-1153.
Book title: Rangelands systems: Processes, management and challenges - Chapter title: Invasive plant species and novel ecosystems - ()
Ditomaso, J.M., Monaco, T.A., James, J.J., Firn, J. 2017. Book title: Rangelands systems: Processes, management and challenges - Chapter title: Invasive plant species and novel ecosystems. Book Chapter.
Should ranchers value sagebrush? Why we need sagebrush - ()
Burritt, B., Monaco, T.A., Thacker, E. 2014. Should ranchers value sagebrush? Why we need sagebrush. Technical Report.
Large-scale downy brome treatments alter plant-soil relationships and promote perennial grasses in salt desert shrublands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hirsch, M.C., Monaco, T.A., Call, C.A., Sheley, R.L. 2014. Large-scale downy brome treatments alter plant-soil relationships and promote perennial grasses in salt desert shrublands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67:255-265.
Ecological adaptation of Shepherdia rotundifolia to conditions in its native range - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sriladda, C., Kjelgren, R., Kratsch, H., Larson, S.R., Monaco, T.A. 2014. Ecological adaptation of Shepherdia rotundifolia to conditions in its native range. Western North American Naturalist. 74:79-91.
A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., James, J.J., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2014. A new perspective on trait differences between native and invasive exotic plants. Ecology. 95(2):298-305.
Biomass and defoliation tolerance of 12 populations of Pseudoroegneria spicata at two densities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukherjee, J.R., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2013. Biomass and defoliation tolerance of 12 populations of Pseudoroegneria spicata at two densities. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 66:706-713.
Owyhee initiative science guide series #11: Managing annual grass abundance with restoration and grazing management - ()
Smith, B.S., Monaco, T.A., Hardegree, S.P., Prather, T., Tanka, J. 2013. Owyhee initiative science guide series #11: Managing annual grass abundance with restoration and grazing management. Extension Publications. Government Publication.
Land-use legacies of cultivation in sagebrush ecosystems affect soil nutrients and plant growth nearly a century after cultivation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Blank, R.R., Leger, E., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Land-use legacies of cultivation in sagebrush ecosystems affect soil nutrients and plant growth nearly a century after cultivation. Plant Ecology. 214:831-844.
Impact of cultivation legacies on rehabilitation seedings and native species re-establishment in Great Basin desert shrublands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2014. Impact of cultivation legacies on rehabilitation seedings and native species re-establishment in Great Basin desert shrublands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 67:285-291.
Long-term redevelopment of resource islands in shrublands of the Great Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Blank, R.R., Sheley, R.L. 2013. Long-term redevelopment of resource islands in shrublands of the Great Basin, USA. Ecosphere. 4:12.
Repairing ecological processes to direct ecosystem state changes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Call, C.A., Hirsch, M.C., Fowers, B. 2012. Repairing ecological processes to direct ecosystem state changes. Rangelands. 32:23-26.
Assessing the past: the importance of cultivation history in EBIPM success - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A. 2012. Assessing the past: the importance of cultivation history in EBIPM success. Rangelands. 34:19-22.
Identifying rangeland restoration targets: an appraisal of challenges and opportunities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Jones, T.A., Thurow, T.L. 2012. Identifying rangeland restoration targets: an appraisal of challenges and opportunities. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 65:599-605.
Differences in nitrogen uptake capacity between native and invasive grasses is dependent on temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Leffler, A.J., James, J.J. 2012. Differences in nitrogen uptake capacity between native and invasive grasses is dependent on temperature. Oecologia. 171:51-60.
Field trip overview: habitat loss and plant invasions in northern Utah's Basin and Range - (Proceedings)
Williams, J.R., Connors, K.J., Monaco, T.A. 2012. Field trip overview: habitat loss and plant invasions in northern Utah's Basin and Range. Wildland Shrub Symposium Proceedings. NREI:17:30.
Invasive plant ecology and management: Linking processes to practice - ()
Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2012. In: Monaco, T.A. and Sheley, R.L. (eds.) Invasive plant ecology and management: Linking processes to practice. CABI Publishing: Wallingford, UK. p. xi-xii.
Comparison of herbicides for reducing annual grass emergence in two great basin soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hirsch, M.C., Monaco, T.A., Call, C.A., Ransom, C.V. 2012. Comparison of herbicides for reducing annual grass emergence in two great basin soils. Rangel Ecol Manage. 65:66-75.
Integrating cultivation history into EBIPM - (Abstract Only)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Integrating cultivation history into EBIPM. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center. 32 p.
Morphological and physiological traits account for similar nitrate uptake by crested wheatgrass and cheatgrass - (Proceedings)
Leffler, A.J., Monaco, T.A., James, J.J. 2011. Morphological and physiological traits account for similar nitrate uptake by crested wheatgrass and cheatgrass. Wildland Shrub Symposium Proceedings. XVII.
Ecotypic variation in Elymus elymoides ssp. Brevifolius race C in the northern Intermountain West - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parsons, M.C., Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R., Mott, I.W., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Ecotypic variation in Elymus elymoides ssp. Brevifolius race C in the northern Intermountain West. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 64:649-658.
Process-based management approaches for salt desert shrublands dominated by downy brome - (Proceedings)
Hirsch, M.C., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Process-based management approaches for salt desert shrublands dominated by downy brome. Wildland Shrub Symposium Proceedings. XVII.
Land-use legacies and recovery from dry farming in sagebrush ecosystems of the Great Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Sheley, R.L. 2011. Land-use legacies and recovery from dry farming in sagebrush ecosystems of the Great Basin, USA. Ecological Applications. DOI: 10.2111/REM-D-10-00147.1.
Nitrogen acquisition by annual and perennial grass seedlings: testing the roles of performance and plasticity to explain plant invasion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leffler, A.J., Monaco, T.A., James, J.J. 2011. Nitrogen acquisition by annual and perennial grass seedlings: testing the roles of performance and plasticity to explain plant invasion. Plant Ecology. DOI: 10.1007/s11258-011-933-z.
Linking plant spatitial patterns and ecological processes in grazed Great Basin plant communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rayburn, A.P., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Linking plant spatitial patterns and ecological processes in grazed Great Basin plant communities. Rangeland Ecology and Management 64:276-282.
Implementing ecologically based invasive plant management: Lessons from a century of demonstration projects in Park Valley, Utah - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, L.R., Monaco, T.A., Call, C.A., Sheley, R.L., Ralphs, M.H. 2011. Implementing ecologically based invasive plant management: Lessons from a century of demonstration projects in Park Valley, Utah. Rangelands. 33:2-9.
Land-use legacies from dry farming in the Park Valley area of Box Elder County - ()
Morris, L., Monaco, T.A. 2010. Land-use legacies from dry farming in the Park Valley area of Box Elder County. Conservation Research Report. 1:1.
Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukherjee, J.R., Jones, T.A., Adler, P.B., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, U.S.A. Plant Ecology. 212:461-470.
Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice - ()
Hardegree, S.P., T.A. Jones, B.A. Roundy, N.L. Shaw and T.A. Monaco. 2011. Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice. Chapter 4, In: Briske, D.D., editor. Conservation Benefits of Rangeland Practices: Assessment, Recommendations, and Knowledge Gaps. Lawrence, KS: Allen Press. p. 171-212.
Managing soil nitrogen to restore annual grass infested plant communities: an effective strategy or incomplete framework? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
James, J.J., Drenovsky, R.E., Monaco, T.A., Rinella, M.J. 2011. Managing soil nitrogen to restore annual grass infested plant communities: an effective strategy or incomplete framework? Ecological Applications. 21(2):490-502.
Adaptive Zones Based on Phenotypic Data for a Newly Recognized Subspecies of Bottlebrush Squirreltail - (Abstract Only)
Parsons, M.C., Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R., Monaco, T.A., Mott, I.W. 2010. Adaptive Zones Based on Phenotypic Data for a Newly Recognized Subspecies of Bottlebrush Squirreltail. Meeting Abstract.
Genetic variation for adaptive traits in Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius Race C in the Northern Intermountain West, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parsons, M.C., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2010. Genetic variation for adaptive traits in Elymus elymoides ssp. brevifolius Race C in the Northern Intermountain West, USA. Restoration Ecology. 19:460-469.
Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mukherjee, J.R., Jones, T.A., Adler, P.B., Monaco, T.A. 2010. Drought tolerance in two perennial bunchgrasses used for restoration in the Intermountain West, USA. Plant Ecology.
Invasive Plants on Rangelands: a Global Threat - ()
Vasquez, E., James, J., Monaco, T., Cummings, D.C. 2010. Invasive Plants on Rangelands: A Global Threat. Rangelands. 32:3-5.
Launching the Counterattack: Interdisciplinary Deployment of Functional Traits to Repair Damaged Intermountain Rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., James, J.J. 2010. Launching the Counterattack: Interdisciplinary Deployment of Functional Traits to Repair Damaged Intermountain Rangelands. Rangelands. Vol 32, pages 32-37.
Immobilizing nitrogen to control plant invasion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perry, L.G., Blumenthal, D.M., Monaco, T.A., Paschke, M.W., Redente, E.F. 2010. Immobilizing nitrogen to control plant invasion. Oecologia. 163:13-24.
Common Ground for Managing Invasive Annual Grasses - ()
Monaco, T.A. 2009. Common Ground for Managing Invasive Annual Grasses. Electronic Publication.
Land Use Legacies in the Park Valley Area of Box Elder County - ()
Morris, L., Monaco, T.A. 2009. Land Use Legacies in the Park Valley Area of Box Elder County. Popular Publication.
Nitrogen uptake: invasive annual vs. native perennial rangeland grasses - ()
Mackown, C.T., Jones, T.A., Johnson, D.A., Monaco, T.A., Redinbaugh, M.G. 2009. Nitrogen uptake: invasive annual vs. native perennial rangeland grasses. CSA News. 76(6):1864-1870.
Seedling Interference and Niche Differentiation Between Crested Wheatgrass and Contrasting Native Great Basin Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gunnell, K.L., Monaco, T.A., Call, C.A., Ransom, C.V. 2010. Seedling Interference and Niche Differentiation Between Crested Wheatgrass and Contrasting Native Great Basin Species. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63:443-449.
Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management Field School Workbook 2009 - ()
Smith, B.S., Sheley, R.L., Boyd, C.S., Vasquez, E.A., James, J.J., Morris, L., Monaco, T.A., Svejcar, A.J. 2009. Ecologically-Based Invasive Plant Management Field School Workbook 2009. Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center.
Clarifying Potential Successional Trajectories in Sagebrush Communities Historically Seeded with Crested Wheatgrass - (Proceedings)
Gunnell, K.L., Williams, J.R., Monaco, T.A. 2011. Clarifying Potential Successional Trajectories in Sagebrush Communities Historically Seeded with Crested Wheatgrass. Wildland Shrub Symposium Proceedings. NRE1:Vol 16:17.
Morphological and Physiological Traits in the Success of the Invasive Plant Lespedeza Cuneata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allred, B.W., Fuhlendorf, S.D., Monaco, T.A., Will, R.E. 2009. Morphological and Physiological Traits in the Success of the Invasive Plant Lespedeza Cuneata. Biological Invasions DOI 10.1007/s10530-009-9476-6.
Seeding Cool-Season Grasses to Suppress Broom Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae), Downy Brome (Bromus tectorum), and Weedy Forbs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thacker, E., Ralphs, M.H., Monaco, T.A. 2009. Seeding Cool-Season Grasses to Suppress Broom Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae), Downy Brome (Bromus tectorum), and Weedy Forbs. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management, 2:237-246.
Nitrogen uptake by perennial and invasive annual grass seedlings: Nitrogen form effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mackown, C.T., Jones, T.A., Johnson, D.A., Monaco, T.A., Redinbaugh, M.G. 2009. Nitrogen uptake by perennial and invasive annual grass seedlings: Nitrogen form effects. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 73:1864-1870.
A Role for Assisted Evolution in Designing Native Plant Materials for Domesticated Landscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2009. A Role for Assisted Evolution in Designing Native Plant Materials for Domesticated Landscapes. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 7:541-547.
Variable Impacts of Imazapic on Downy Brome (Bromus Tectorum) and Seeded Species in Two Rangeland Communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, C., Monaco, T.A., Rigby, C.W. 2009. Variable Impacts of Imazapic on Downy Brome (Bromus Tectorum) and Seeded Species in Two Rangeland Communities. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management 2:110-119.
A Comparison of Inter- and Intraspecific Interference on Broom Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae) Seedling Growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thacker, E., Ralphs, M.H., Monaco, T.A. 2009. A Comparison of Inter- and Intraspecific Interference on Broom Snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae) Seedling Growth. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 2(1):36-44. DOI 10.1614/PSM-08-099.1
Invasive rangeland plants in range and animal sciences and resources management - ()
Mangold, J.M., Svejcar, A.J., Sheley, R.L., Monaco, T.A., Sosebee, R. 2008. Invasive rangeland plants in range and animal sciences and resources management. Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems.
Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice - (Abstract Only)
Hardegree, S.P., B.A. Roundy, N.L. Shaw., C.A. Moffet, T.A. Monaco, T.A. Jones and E.F. Redente. 2009. Assessment of range planting as a conservation practice. In: Abstracts of the 62nd Annual Meeting, Society for Range Management, Albuquerque, NM, Feb 8-12, 2009 (CD-ROM Abstract).
Multifunctional Grasslands in a Changing World - Volume 1 - ()
Monaco, T.A., Leonard, E.D. 2008. Multifunctional Grasslands in a Changing World - Volume 1 - Edited by Organizing Committee of IGC/IRC Congress - Guangzhoui Guangdong Peoples Publishing House. Grasslands.
Does Disturbance Similarly Facilitate Weed Invasion Within Grass, Forb, and Shrub Plots? - ()
Monaco, T.A., Leonard, E.D. 2008. Does Disturbance Similarly Facilitate Weed Invasion Within Grass, Forb, and Shrub Plots?. Grasslands.
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.
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.
Invasion of Mediterranean Annual Grasses in Western North America Ecosystems: Kids in a Candy Store - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seeding cool-season grasses to suppress white locoweed (Oxytropis sericea) reestablishment and increase forage production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ralphs, M.H., Monaco, T.A., Valdez, J.R., Graham, D. 2007. Seeding cool-season grasses to suppress white locoweed (Oxytropis sericea) reestablishment and increase forage production. Weed Technology. 21(3):661-669.
A RESTORATION PRACTITIONER'S GUIDE TO THE RESTORATION GENE POOL CONCEPT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A. 2007. A restoration practitioner's guide to the restoration gene pool concept. Ecological Restoration.
Integrating Weed Management and Restoration on Western Rangelands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allcock, K., Nowak, R., Blank, R.R., Jones, T.A., Monaco, T.A., Chambers, J., Tausch, R., Doescher, P., Saytal, V., Tanaka, J., Ogle, D., St John, L., Pellant, M., Pyke, D.A., Schupp, E.W., Call, C.A. 2006. Integrating Weed Management and Restoration on Western Rangelands. Ecological Restoration. 24:199.
ECOLOGICALLY BASED INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT NEWSLETTER - ()
Ecologically Based Invasive Plant Management Newsletter - Editor: Anthony Svejcar/USDA-ARS-PWA/67826-A Hwy. 205/Burns, OR 97720
DOES FUNCTIONAL GROUP DIVERSITY IN SHRUB-STEPPE COMMUNITIES REDUCE INVASION? - (Abstract Only)
Leonard, E.D., Monaco, T.A. 2006. Does functional group diversity in shrub-steppe communities reduce invasion?. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
ALTERING PLANT-SUCCESSIONAL TRAJECTORIES FOLLOWING WILDFIRE IN SAGEBRUSH-STEPPE COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
Monaco, T.A., Johnson, D.A., Norton, J.M., Leonard, E.D. 2005. Altering plant-successional trajectories following wildfire in sagebrush-steppe communities. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PLASTICITY OF ISATIS TINCTORIA: RESPONSES TO CONTRASTING LIGHT, SOIL-NITROGEN, AND WATER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Johnson, D.A., Creech, J.E. 2005. Morphological and physiological plasticity of isatis tinctoria: responses to contrasting light, soil-nitrogen, and water. Weed Research 45:1-7.
ABIOTIC AND BIOTIC FACTORS INFLUENCING SEEDBED AND SEEDLING ESTABLISHMENT - (Abstract Only)
Monaco, T.A. 2005. Abiotic and biotic factors influencing seedbed and seedling establishment. Ecology and Management of Pinyon Juniper Communities Within The Interior W.
ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF DROUGHT RESISTANCE IN PSEUDOROEGNERIA SPICATA AND ELYMUS ELYMOIDES - (Abstract Only)
Thygerson, T., Monaco, T.A. 2005. Ecological significance of drought resistance in pseudoroegneria spicata and elymus elymoides. Society of Range Management.
IMPLICATIONS OF FUNCTIONAL GROUP DIVERSITY IN SHRUB-STEPPE COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
Leonard, E.D., Monaco, T.A. 2005. Implications of functional group diversity in shrub-steppe communities. Society of Range Management.
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
MEDUSAHEAD (TAENIATHERUM CAPUT-MEDUSAE) CONTROL WITH FALL-AND SPRING-APPLIED HERBICIDES ON NORTHERN UTAH FOOTHILLS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Osmond, T.M., Dewey, S.A. 2005. Medusahead (taeniatherum caput-medusae) control with fall-and spring-applied herbicides on northern utah foothills. Weed Technology.
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.
GAS EXCHANGES AND CHLOROPHYLL FLUORESCENCE PARAMETERS OF FOURTEEN BARLEY LINES IN RESPONSE TO SALINITY - (Proceedings)
Monaco, T.A., Jiang, Q., Roche, D., Durham, S. 2004. Gas exchanges and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters of fourteen barley lines in response to salinity. Proceedings International Barley Genetics Symposium.
REGISTRATION OF TOE JAM CREEK BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL GERMPLASM - ()
Jones, T. A., D. C. Nielson, S. R. Larson, D. A. Johnson, T. A. Monaco, S. L. Caicco, D. G. Ogle, S. A. Young, and J. R. Carlson. 2004. Registration of Toe Jam Creek bottlebrush squirreltail germplasm. Crop Sci. 44:1880-1881.
REGISTRATION OF FISH CREEK BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL GERMPLASM - ()
Jones, T. A., D. C. Nielson, S. R. Larson, D. A. Johnson, T. A. Monaco, S. L. Caicco, D. G. Ogle, and S. A. Young. 2004. Registration of Fish Creek bottlebrush squirreltail germplasm. Crop Sci. 44:1879-1880.
PHOTOSYNTHETIC RESPONSES OF CORN AND FOUR WEED SPECIES FOLLOWING POSTEMERGENCE TREATMENTS WITH MESOTRIONE AND ATRAZINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Creech, J.E., Monaco, T.A., Evans, J.O. 2004. Photosynthetic responses of corn and four weed species following postemergence treatments with mesotrione and atrazine. Weed Science.
PHOTOSYNTHETIC RESPONSES OF 15 RANGE GRASSES TO THE SELECTIVE HERBICIDE SULFOSULFURON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A. and J.E. Creech. 2004. Sulfosulfuron effects on growth and photosynthesis of 15 range grasses. Journal of Range Management 57:490-496.
SOIL MORPHOLOGY AND ORGANIC MATTER DYNAMICS UNDER CHEATGRASS AND SAGEBRUSH-STEPPE PLANT COMMUNITIES - (Proceedings)
Norton, J.B., T.A. Monaco, J.M. Norton, D.A. Johnson, and T.A. Jones. 2004. Soil morphology and organic matter dynamics under cheatgrass and sagebrush-steppe plant communities. Journal of Arid Environments 57: 445-466.
EFFECTS OF NITROGEN FORM AND AVAILABILITY ON SEED GERMINATION AND EARLY SEEDLING GROWTH IN INVASIVE ANNUAL AND DESIRABLE PERENNIAL GRASSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monaco, T.A., Mackown, C.T., Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Norton, J.M., Norton, J.B., Redinbaugh, M.G. 2003. Effects of nitrogen form and availability on seed germination and early seedling growth in invasive annual and desirable perennial grasses. Journal of Range Management. 56:646-653.
STRESS-INDUCED METABOLIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN POPULATIONS AND SUBSPECIES OF ARTEMISIA TRIDENTATA (SAGEBRUSH) FROM A SINGLE HILLSIDE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)