Shrubland Ecosystem Genetics and Biodiversity: Proceedings; 2000 June 13–15; Provo, UT
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United States Department of Agriculture Shrubland Ecosystem Forest Service Genetics and Biodiversity: Rocky Mountain Research Station Proceedings Proceedings RMRS-P-21 September 2001 Abstract McArthur, E. Durant; Fairbanks, Daniel J., comps. 2001. Shrubland ecosystem genetics and biodiversity: proceedings; 2000 June 13–15; Provo, UT. Proc. RMRS-P-21. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 365 p. The 53 papers in this proceedings include a section celebrating the 25-year anniversary of the Shrub Sciences Laboratory (4 papers), three sections devoted to themes, genetics, and biodiversity (12 papers), disturbance ecology and biodiversity (14 papers), ecophysiology (13 papers), community ecology (9 papers), and field trip section (1 paper). The anniversary session papers emphasized the productivity and history of the Shrub Sciences Laboratory, 100 years of genetics, plant materials development for wildland shrub ecosystems, and current challenges in management and research in wildland shrub ecosystems. The papers in each of the thematic science sessions were centered on wildland shrub ecosystems. The field trip featured the genetics and ecology of chenopod shrublands of east-central Utah. The papers were presented at the 11th Wildland Shrub Symposium: Shrubland Ecosystem Genetics and Biodiversity held at the Brigham Young University Conference Center, Provo, UT, June 13–15, 2000. Keywords: wildland shrubs, genetics, biodiversity, disturbance, ecophysiology, community ecology Acknowledgments We thank the many people and organizations that assisted in the advance preparation and conduct of the symposium, anniversary celebration, and field trip. Brigham Young University President Merrill J. Bateman, Rocky Mountain Research Station Director Denver P. Burns, and Forest Service Vegetation Management and Protection Washington Office Director William T. Sommers kindly helped with the anniversary celebration. Members of the A. Perry Plummer and Howard C. Stutz families including Mrs. Blanch Plummer and Dr. Howard and Mrs. Mildred Stuz were present at the bust unveiling, which honored the contributions of Mr. Plummer and Dr. Stutz in establishment of the Shrub Sciences Laboratory. Stacia Simonsen, Von Phillips, and Rob Holcombe and other staff members of the Brigham Young University Conferences and Workshop staff were gracious, accommodating, and efficient in all aspects of the symposium and field trip preparation and conduct. Pat Ford, Geneva Ball, Stewart Sanderson, and Stan Kitchen of the Shrub Sciences Laboratory, Gary Jorgensen of the Great Basin Experimental Range, and volunteer Roberta Leslie helped with logistical and clerical support. Technical sessions were chaired by Durant McArthur, Kent Ostler, Scott Walker, Darrell Ueckert, Ann Hild, and Bruce Roundy. Daniel Fairbanks sculpted the busts and assisted the Plummer and Stutz families with the bust unveiling. Marcus Alan Vincent prepared the cover illustration with its five shrub species (black greasewood, big sagebrush, fourwing saltbush, rubber rabbitbrush, and Stansbury cliffrose). Several units of the Shrub Research Consortium made financial contributions to assist with proceedings publication costs including the Shrub Sciences Laboratory, Brigham Young University College of Biology and Agriculture and Department of Botany and Range Science, Utah State University, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, University of Idaho, Montana State University, University of Nevada-Reno, Texas A&M System-Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, Texas Tech University, Washington State University, University of Wyoming, U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service- Jornada Experimental Range, Batelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories, and Bechtel Nevada. We thank the Rocky Mountain Research Station Publishing Service Unit for preparing the final publication. E. Durant McArthur Daniel J. Fairbands Compilers The use of trade or firm names in this publication is for reader information and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or any product or service Publisher’s note: Papers in this report were reviewed by the compilers. Rocky Mountain Research Station Publishing Services reviewed papers for format and style. Authors are responsible for content. Rocky Mountain Research Station 324 25th Street Ogden, UT 84401 Shrubland Ecosystem Genetics and Biodiversity: Proceedings Provo, UT, June 13–15, 2000 Compilers E. Durant McArthur, Project Leader, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Shrub Sciences Laboratory, Provo, UT Daniel J. Fairbanks, Professor, College of Biology and Agriculture, Department of Botany and Range Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT Shrub Research Consortium USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Shrub Sciences Laboratory*, Provo, Utah, E. Durant McArthur (chair) Brigham Young University*, Provo, Utah, Daniel J. Fairbanks USDA Agricultural Research Service, Renewable Resource Center*, Reno, Nevada, James A. Young Utah State University*, Logan, Eugene W. Schupp State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources*, Ephraim, Scott C. Walker University of California, Los Angeles, Philip W. Rundel Colorado State University, Fort Collins, William K. Lauenroth University of Idaho, Moscow, Steven J. Brunsfeld University of Montana, Missoula, Donald J. Bedunah Montana State University, Bozeman, Carl L. Wambolt University of Nevada, Reno, Paul T. Tueller University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Stanley D. Smith Oregon State University, Corvallis, Lee E. Eddleman New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, Kelly W. Allred Texas A & M System, Texas Agricultural Experiment Station, San Angelo, Darrell N. Ueckert Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Ronald E. Sosebee USDA Agricultural Research Service, High Plains Grassland Research Station, Cheyenne, Wyoming, D. Terrance Booth USDA Agricultural Research Service, Jornada Experimental Range, Las Cruces, New Mexico, Jerry R. Barrow USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Service, Great Basin Ecology Laboratory, Reno, Nevada, Robin J. Tausch University of Utah, Salt Lake City, James R. Ehleringer Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, Barbara A. Wachocki Washington State University, Pullman, Benjamin A. Zamora University of Wyoming, Laramie, Stephen E. Williams Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories, Richland, Washington, Janelle L. Downs Bechtel Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada, W. Kent Ostler *Charter members The Shrub Research Consortium was formed in 1983 with five charter members (see list). Over time SRC has grown to its present size of 25 institutional members. The SRC had three principal objectives in its charter: (1) developing plant materials for shrubland rehabilitation; (2) developing methods of establishing, renewing, and managing shrublands in natural settings; and (3) assisting with publication and dissemination of research results. These objectives have been met by a series of symposia sponsored by the Consortium and partners. This publication is the 11th in the series; the previous 10 are listed on the next page. Proceedings of all publications to date have been published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station and Rocky Mountain Research Station. The executive committee has plans for additional symposia. The next one will be held in Laramie, WY, in 2002 with a shrubland ecosystem seeds and soil theme. Each symposium has had a theme, but the executive committee has encouraged attendance and participation by shrubland ecosystem biologists and managers with wider interests than any particular symposium theme—the heart of the Consortium’s programs are wildland shrub ecosystem biology, research, and management. ii Availability of Previous Wildland Shrub Symposia Proceedings First: Tiedemann, A. R.; Johnson, K. L., compilers. 1983. Proceedings—research and management of bitterbrush and cliffrose in Western North America; 1982 April 13–15; Salt Lake City, UT. General Technical Report INT-152. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 279 p. Out of print— available from National Technical Information Service as document PB83-261537 A13. Second: Tiedemann, A. R.; McArthur, E. D.; Stutz, H. C.; Stevens, R.; Johnson, K. L., compilers. 1984. Proceedings—symposium on the biology of Atriplex and related chenopods; 1983 May 2–6; Provo, UT. General Technical Report INT-172. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 309 p. Out of print—available from National Technical Information Service as document PB85-116358 A14. Third: McArthur, E. D.; Welch, B. L., compilers. 1986. Proceedings—symposium on the biology and management of Artemisia and Chrysothamnus; 1984 July 9–13; Provo, UT. General Technical Report INT-200. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 398 p. Out of print—available from National Technical Information Service as document PB86-182318 A18. Fourth: Provenza, F. D.; Flinders, J. T.; McArthur, E. D., compilers. 1987. Proceedings—symposium on plant herbivore interactions; 1985 August 7–9; Snowbird, UT. General Technical Report INT-222. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Intermountain Research Station. 179 p. A few copies are available from the Rocky Mountain Research Station; otherwise available from National Technical