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Evapotranspiration and water use efficiency of continuous maize and maize and soybean in rotation in the upper Midwest U.S.
Hussain, M. Z., Stephen K. Hamilton, Ajay K. Bhardwaj, B. Basso, Kurt D. Thelen, and G. P. Robertson. 2019. “Evapotranspiration and Water Use Efficiency of Continuous Maize and Maize and Soybean in Rotation in the Upper Midwest U.S”. Agricultural Water Management 221: 92-98. doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2019.02.049.
Enhancing urban resilience knowledge systems through experiential pluralism
Grabowski, Zbigniew J., Zion Klos, and Chad Monfreda. 2019. “Enhancing Urban Resilience Knowledge Systems through Experiential Pluralism”. Environmental Science & Policy 96: 70-76. doi:10.1016/j.envsci.2019.03.007.
Drivers of plant species richness and phylogenetic composition in urban yards at the continental scale
Cubino, J. P., Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Sarah E. Hobbie, Diane E. Pataki, Meghan L. Avolio, Lindsay E. Darling, Kelli L. Larson, et al. 2019. “Drivers of Plant Species Richness and Phylogenetic Composition in Urban Yards at the Continental Scale”. Landscape Ecology 34 (1): 63-77. doi:10.1007/s10980-018-0744-7.
Decreased atmospheric nitrogen deposition in eastern North America: Predicted responses of forest ecosystems
Gilliam, Frank S., D.A. Burns, Charles T. Driscoll, Serita Frey, Gary M. Lovett, and Shaun A. Watmough. 2019. “Decreased Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition in Eastern North America: Predicted Responses of Forest Ecosystems”. Environmental Pollution 244: 560-74. doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2018.09.135.
Contribution of non-native plants to the phylogenetic homogenization of US yard floras
Cubino, J. P., Jeannine Cavender-Bares, Sarah E. Hobbie, Sharon J. Hall, Tara L.E. Trammell, Christopher Neill, Meghan L. Avolio, Lindsay E. Darling, and Peter M. Groffman. 2019. “Contribution of Non-Native Plants to the Phylogenetic Homogenization of US Yard Floras”. Ecosphere 10 (3). doi:10.1002/ecs2.2638.
Confronting data sparsity to identify potential sources of Zika virus spillover infection among primates
Han, Barbara A., S. Majumdar, F. P. Calmon, B. S. Glicksberg, R. Horesh, A. Kumar, A. Perer, et al. 2019. “Confronting Data Sparsity to Identify Potential Sources of Zika Virus Spillover Infection Among Primates”. Epidemics 27: 59-65. doi:10.1016/j.epidem.2019.01.005.
Complex interactions between climate change, sanitation, and groundwater quality: a case study from Ramotswa, Botswana
McGill, Bonnie, Yvan Altchenko, Stephen K. Hamilton, Piet K. Kenabatho, Steven R. Sylvester, and Karen G. Villholth. 2019. “Complex Interactions Between Climate Change, Sanitation, and Groundwater Quality: A Case Study from Ramotswa, Botswana”. Hydrogeology Journal 27 (3): 997-1015. doi:10.1007/s10040-018-1901-4.
Coarse woody habitat does not predict largemouth bass young of year mortality during the open-water season
Ziegler, J.P., Colin J. Dassow, S. E. Jones, Alexander J. Ross, and Christopher T. Solomon. 2019. “Coarse Woody Habitat Does Not Predict Largemouth Bass Young of Year Mortality During the Open-Water Season”. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 76 (6): 998-1005. doi:10.1139/cjfas-2018-0050.
The biology of fog: results from coastal Maine and Namib Desert reveal common drivers of fog microbial composition
Evans, Sarah E., M. E. Dueker, Robert Logan, and Kathleen C. Weathers. 2019. “The Biology of Fog: Results from Coastal Maine and Namib Desert Reveal Common Drivers of Fog Microbial Composition”. Science of The Total Environment 647: 1547-56. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.08.045.
Biological Connectivity of Seasonally Ponded Wetlands across Spatial and Temporal Scales
Smith, L. L., Amanda L. Subalusky, C. L. Atkinson, J. E. Earl, D. M. Mushet, D. E. Scott, S. L. Lance, and S. A. Johnson. 2019. “Biological Connectivity of Seasonally Ponded Wetlands across Spatial and Temporal Scales”. JAWRA Journal of the American Water Resources Association 55 (2): 334-53. doi:10.1111/1752-1688.12682.
A 2000-year sediment record reveals rapidly changing sedimentation and land use since the 1960s in the Upper Mara-Serengeti Ecosystem
Dutton, Christopher L., Amanda L. Subalusky, Troy D. Hill, Julie C. Aleman, Emma J. Rosi, Kennedy B. Onyango, Kanuni Kanuni, Jenny A. Cousins, A. C. Staver, and D.M. Post. 2019. “A 2000-Year Sediment Record Reveals Rapidly Changing Sedimentation and Land Use since the 1960s in the Upper Mara-Serengeti Ecosystem”. Science of The Total Environment 664: 148-60. doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.01.421.
Effects of weather variability on population dynamics of white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) and eastern chipmunks (Tamias striatus)
Dhawan, Rahul, Ilya Fischhoff, and Richard S. Ostfeld. 2018. “Effects of Weather Variability on Population Dynamics of White-Footed Mice (Peromyscus Leucopus) and Eastern Chipmunks (Tamias Striatus)”. Journal of Mammalogy. Oxford University Press (OUP). doi:10.1093/jmammal/gyy126.
Phosphatase activity and nitrogen fixation reflect species differences, not nutrient trading or nutrient balance, across tropical rainforest trees
Batterman, Sarah A., Jefferson S. Hall, Benjamin Turner, Lars O. Hedin, Kimiko LaHaela, Pete Sheldon, and Michiel van Breugel. 2018. “Phosphatase Activity and Nitrogen Fixation Reflect Species Differences, Not Nutrient Trading or Nutrient Balance, across Tropical Rainforest Trees”. Edited by Lingli Liu. Ecology Letters 21 (10). Wiley: 1486-95. doi:10.1111/ele.13129.
Effect of Temperature and Nutrient Type on Longevity of Aedes Japonicus, Albopictus, and Triseriatus
Yost-Bido, Melissa. 2018. “Effect of Temperature and Nutrient Type on Longevity of Aedes Japonicus, Albopictus, and Triseriatus”. Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports. https://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/reprints/yost-bido_2018_reu.pdf .
Sonal Diversity and Efficiency of the Scavenger Guild at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Milik, Kerste. 2018. “Sonal Diversity and Efficiency of the Scavenger Guild at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies”. Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports. https://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/reprints/milik_2018_reu.pdf.
Differences Between Community Structure of the Human Oral Microbiome and Vaginal Microbiome in the Context of Community Assembly
Mendoza, Rachael. 2018. “Differences Between Community Structure of the Human Oral Microbiome and Vaginal Microbiome in the Context of Community Assembly”. Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports. https://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/reprints/mendoza_2018_reu.pdf .
Study of Wetland Restoration Structures on Microbial Functionality
Frutos, Paulina. 2018. “Study of Wetland Restoration Structures on Microbial Functionality”. Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports. https://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/reprints/frutos_2018_reu.pdf.
Identifying Trends in Differences Between Inland Lake Surfacewater and Surrounding Land Temperature Using a Bayesian Framework
Demateis, Danielle. 2018. “Identifying Trends in Differences Between Inland Lake Surfacewater and Surrounding Land Temperature Using a Bayesian Framework”. Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports. https://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/reprints/demateis_2018_reu.pdf.
The Influence of Coarse Woody Habitat on Micropterus Salmoides Size Structure and Catch-per-unit-effort in Northern Temperate Lakes
Barron, Julia. 2018. “The Influence of Coarse Woody Habitat on Micropterus Salmoides Size Structure and Catch-Per-Unit-Effort in Northern Temperate Lakes”. Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports. https://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/reprints/barron_2018_reu.pdf.
Causes and Effects of Pollution “Hot Spots” in the Fall Kill Creek
Sickinger, Claire E. 2018. “ Causes and Effects of Pollution ‘Hot Spots’ in the Fall Kill Creek”. Undergraduate Ecology Research Reports . https://www.caryinstitute.org/sites/default/files/public/reprints/sickinger_2018_reu.pdf.
Nutrient transfer supports a beneficial relationship between the canopy ant, Azteca trigona, and its host tree
Lucas, Jane M., NA Clay, and M Kaspari. (2024) 2018. “Nutrient Transfer Supports a Beneficial Relationship Between the Canopy Ant, Azteca Trigona, and Its Host Tree”. ECOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY 43 (5): 621-28.
A Functional Comparison of Swimming Behavior in Two Temperate Forest Ants (Camponotus pennsylvanicus and Formica subsericea) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Gripshover, Noah D., Stephen P. Yanoviak, and Evan M. Gora. 2018. “A Functional Comparison of Swimming Behavior in Two Temperate Forest Ants (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus and Formica Subsericea) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)”. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 111: 319-25. doi:10.1093/aesa/say026.
Decomposition of coarse woody debris in a long‐term litter manipulation experiment: A focus on nutrient availability
Gora, Evan M., Emma J. Sayer, Benjamin L. Turner, and Edmund V. J. Tanner. 2018. “Decomposition of Coarse Woody Debris in a long‐term Litter Manipulation Experiment: A Focus on Nutrient Availability”. Functional Ecology 32. Wiley/Blackwell (10.1111): 1128-38. doi:10.1111/1365-2435.13047.
Looking beyond the mean: Drivers of variability in postfire stand development of conifers in Greater Yellowstone
Braziunas, Kristin H., Winslow D. Hansen, Rupert Seidl, Werner Rammer, and Monica G. Turner. 2018. “Looking Beyond the Mean: Drivers of Variability in Postfire Stand Development of Conifers in Greater Yellowstone”. Forest Ecology and Management 430: 460-71. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foreco.2018.08.034.
Bark beetles as agents of change in social–ecological systems
Morris, J.L., S. Cottrell, C.J. Fettig, R.J. DeRose, K.M. Mattor, V.A. Carter, J. Clear, et al. (2018) 2018. “Bark Beetles As Agents of Change in social–ecological Systems”. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 16. doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.1754.
It takes a few to tango: Changing climate and fire regimes can cause regeneration failure of two subalpine conifers
Hansen, Winslow D., Kristin H. Braziunas, Werner Rammer, Rupert Seidl, and Monica G. Turner. 2018. “It Takes a Few to Tango: Changing Climate and Fire Regimes Can Cause Regeneration Failure of Two Subalpine Conifers”. Ecology 99 (4): 966-77. doi:http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/ecy.2181.
How do we ensure the future of our discipline is vibrant? Student reflections on careers and culture of ecology:
Hansen, Winslow D., J.P. Scholl, A.E. Sorensen, K.E. Fisher, J.A. Klassen, L. Calle, G.S. Kandlikar, et al. (2018) 2018. “How Do We Ensure the Future of Our Discipline Is Vibrant? Student Reflections on Careers and Culture of Ecology:”. Ecosphere 9 (2). doi:https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2099.
Bark beetles as agents of change in social–ecological systems
Morris, Jesse L, Stuart Cottrell, Christopher J Fettig, Justin DeRose, Katherine M Mattor, Vachel A Carter, Jennifer Clear, et al. 2018. “Bark Beetles As Agents of Change in social–ecological Systems”. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 16 (S1). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd: S34-S43, . https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.1754.
Democratization of ecosystem services—a radical approach for assessing nature’s benefits in the face of urbanization
McHale, Melissa R., Scott M. Beck, Steward T. A. Pickett, Daniel L. Childers, Mary L. Cadenasso, Louie Rivers, Louise Swemmer, Liesel Ebersohn, Wayne Twine, and David N Bunn. 2018. “Democratization of Ecosystem services—a Radical Approach for Assessing nature’s Benefits in the Face of Urbanization”. Ecosystem Health and Sustainability 4 (5). Informa UK Limited: 115-31. doi:10.1080/20964129.2018.1480905.
Nitrogen regulation by natural systems in “unnatural” landscapes: denitrification in ultra-urban coastal ecosystems
Rosenzweig, Bernice R., Peter M. Groffman, Chester B. Zarnoch, Brett F. Branco, Ellen K. Hartig, James Fitzpatrick, Helen M. Forgione, and Adam Parris. 2018. “Nitrogen Regulation by Natural Systems in ‘unnatural’ Landscapes: Denitrification in Ultra-Urban Coastal Ecosystems”. Ecosystem Health and Sustainability 4 (9). Informa UK Limited: 205-24. doi:10.1080/20964129.2018.1527188.
Beyond “the Mosquito People”: The Challenges of Engaging Community for Environmental Justice in Infested Urban Spaces
Biehler, Dawn, Joel Baker, John-Henry Pitas, Yinka Bode-George, Rebecca C. Jordan, Amanda Sorensen, S. Wilson, et al. 2018. “Beyond ‘the Mosquito People’: The Challenges of Engaging Community for Environmental Justice in Infested Urban Spaces”. In The Palgrave Handbook of Critical Physical Geography, 295-318. Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-71461-5_14.
Acid Rain: Causes, Consequences, and Recovery in Terrestrial, Aquatic, and Human Systems
Likens, Gene E., and Tom Butler. 2018. “Acid Rain: Causes, Consequences, and Recovery in Terrestrial, Aquatic, and Human Systems”. In Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene, 23-31. Elsevier. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-809665-9.09977-8.
Wet Dust Deposition across Texas during the 2012 Drought: An Overlooked Pathway for Elemental Flux to Ecosystems
Ponette-González, Alexandra, J. D. Collins, J. E. Manuel, T. A. Byers, G. Glass, Kathleen C. Weathers, and T. E. Gill. 2018. “Wet Dust Deposition across Texas During the 2012 Drought: An Overlooked Pathway for Elemental Flux to Ecosystems”. Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. doi:10.1029/2018JD028806.
Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) invasion and establishment in a temperate river system
VonBank, Jay, Andrew F. Casper, Jennifer Pendleton, and Heath M. Hagy. 2018. “Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) Invasion and Establishment in a Temperate River System”. River Research and Applications 34 (10): 1237-43. doi:10.1002/rra.3362.
Water Flow and Biofilm Cover Influence Environmental DNA Detection in Recirculating Streams
Shogren, Arial, Jennifer L. Tank, Scott P. Egan, Olivia August, Emma J. Rosi, B. Hanrahan, Mark A. Renshaw, Crysta Gantz, and Diogo Bolster. 2018. “Water Flow and Biofilm Cover Influence Environmental DNA Detection in Recirculating Streams”. Environmental Science & Technology 52: 8530-37. doi:10.1021/acs.est.8b01822.
Water depth and lake-wide water level fluctuation influence on alpha- and beta-diversity of coastal wetland fish communities
Langer, Thomas, Matthew J. Cooper, Lindsey S. Reisinger, Alexander J. Reisinger, and D.G. Uzarski. 2018. “Water Depth and Lake-Wide Water Level Fluctuation Influence on Alpha- and Beta-Diversity of Coastal Wetland Fish Communities”. JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH 44 (1): 70-76. doi:10.1016/j.jglr.2017.11.001.
Variation in coexisting birds to exploit spatial heterogeneity in small mammal activity
Emmering, Quinn C., Janice K. Kelly, Richard S. Ostfeld, and Kenneth Schmidt. 2018. “Variation in Coexisting Birds to Exploit Spatial Heterogeneity in Small Mammal Activity”. Journal of Avian Biology 49 (12). doi:10.1111/jav.01946.
Using the raz-rru method to examine linkages between substrate, biofilm colonisation and stream metabolism in open-canopy streams
Hanrahan, B., Jennifer L. Tank, Arial Shogren, and Emma J. Rosi. 2018. “Using the Raz-Rru Method to Examine Linkages Between Substrate, Biofilm Colonisation and Stream Metabolism in Open-Canopy Streams”. Freshwater Biology 63 (12): 1610-24. doi:10.1111/fwb.13190.
Using social media to understand drivers of urban park visitation in the Twin Cities, MN
Donahue, Marie L., Bonnie L. Keeler, Spencer A. Wood, David Fisher, Zoe A. Hamstead, and Timon McPhearson. 2018. “Using Social Media to Understand Drivers of Urban Park Visitation in the Twin Cities, MN”. Landscape and Urban Planning 175: 1-10. doi:10.1016/j.landurbplan.2018.02.006.
Urban stream microbial communities show resistance to pharmaceutical exposure
Rosi, Emma J., Heather A. Bechtold, D. Snow, M. Rojas, Alexander J. Reisinger, and John J. Kelly. 2018. “Urban Stream Microbial Communities Show Resistance to Pharmaceutical Exposure”. Ecosphere 9 (1): e02041. doi:10.1002/ecs2.2041.