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2019

Harms, N.E. and Nachtrieb, J.G. (2019). "Suitability of Introduced Nymphoides spp. (Nymphoides cristata, N. peltata) as Targets for Biological Control in the United States," APCRP-BC-42, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2016

Mudge, C.R. (2016). "Evaluation of Topramezone and Benzobicyclon for Activity on Giant Salvinia," APCRP-CC-21, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J.F. (2016). "Surveys or Pathogens of Monoecious Hydrilla 2014," APCRP-BC-38, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2015

Zhang, J., Purcell, M., Tian, B. and Ding, J. (2015). "Progress Report on Field Surveys to Identify Biocontrol Agents of Hydrilla verticillata from June - September 2012," APCRP-BC-36, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Harms, N.E. and Shearer, J. F. (2015). "Apparent Herbivory and Indigenous Pathogens of Invasive Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus L.) in the Pacific Northwest," APCRP-BC-35, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2014

Netherland, M. D. and Greer, M. (2014). "Establishing Research and Management Priorities for Monoecious Hydrilla," APCRP-MI-08, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Allen, Y. C. and Suir, G. M. (2014). "Using High-Resolution, Regional-Scale Data to Characterize Floating Aquatic Nuisance Vegetation in Coastal Louisiana Navigation Channels," APCRP-EA-27, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, j. F. (2014). "Surveys for Pathogens of Monoecious Hydrilla in 2013," APCRP-BC-34, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Grodowitz, M. J., Johnson, S. and Harms, N. E. (2014). "The Use of Megamelus scutellaris Berg in the Southern United States as a Biocontrol Agent of Waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes (Mart.))," APCRP-BC-33, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Harms, N. E., Williams, D. A., and Grodowitz, M. J. (2014). "Genetic Relationships among Invasive Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata L.f. Royle) Biotypes in the US and Their Implications for Management," APCRP-BC-32, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2014). "Surveys for Pathogens of Monoecious Hydrilla," APCRP-BC-31, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2013

Blossey, B., Casagrande, R. A., Tewksbury, L., Hinz, H., Häfliger, P., Martin, L. and Cohen, J. (2013). "Identifying, Developing and Releasing Insect Biocontrol Agents for the Management of Phragmites australis," ERDC/EL TN-13-3, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Getsinger, K. D., Poovey, A. G., Kafcas, E. and Schafer, J. (2013). "Chemical Control of Invasive Phragmites in a Great Lakes Marsh: A Field Demonstration," ERDC/EL TN-13-1, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Glomski, L. M. and Netherland, M. D. (2013). "Evaluation of Glyphosate, Flumioxazin and Imazamox against Japanese Knotweed s. l.," APCRP-CC-19, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Glomski, L. M. and Netherland, M. D. (2013). "Small-scale Primary Screening Method to Predict Impacts of the Herbicide Flumioxazin on Native and Invasive Emergent Plants," APCRP-CC-18, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2013). "Evaluation of a New Biological Control Pathogen for Management of Eaurasian Watermilfoil," APCRP-BC-30, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2012

Shearer, J. F. and Harms, N. E. (2012). "Survey for Pathogens of Phragmites in New York," ERDC/EL TN-12-1, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Mudge, C. R. and Glomski, L. M. (2012). "Impact of Herbicide Combinations on Two Biotypes of the Submersed Plant Vallisneria americana ," APCRP-CC-17, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Skogerboe, J. G., Getsinger, K. D., and Poovey, A. G. (2012). "Early Season Applications of Endothall and 2,4-D for Selective Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil and Curlyleaf Pondweed in Minnesota Lakes: Year Two Evaluations of Submersed Plant Communities," APCRP-CC-13, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Nachtrieb, J. G., Grodowitz, M. J., and Smart, R. M. (2012). "The Combined Effects of Hydrellia spp. Herbivory and Native Plant Competition on the Biomass and Surface Coverage of Hydrilla," APCRP-BC-29, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Zhang, J., Purcell, M., Tian, B. and Ding, J. (2012). "Progress Report on Field Surveys to Identify Biocontrol Agents of Hydrilla verticillata in China during 2011," APCRP-BC-28, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2012). "The Screening of Pathogens as Potential Biological Control Agents for Management of Hydrilla verticillata," APCRP-BC-27, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2011

Owens, C. S., Smart, R. M. and Dick, G. O. (2011). "Shade and depth effects on the growth of giant salvinia," APCRP-EA-26, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Glomski, L. M. and Netherland, M. D. (2011). "Utilizing a Small-scale Primary Screening Method to Evaluate Activity of the Bleaching Herbicide Topramezone on Invasive and Native Submersed Plants," APCRP-CC-16, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Mudge, C. R. and Theel, H. J. (2011). "Endothall Concentration Exposure Time Evaluation Against Eurasian Watermilfoil at a Lower Water Temperature," APCRP-CC-15, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Owens, C. S., Grodowitz, M. J. and Smart, R. M. (2011). "Do hydrilla leaf-mining flies contribute to increased hydrilla fragmentation?," APCRP-BC-26, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Harms, N. E. and Grodowitz, M. J. (2011). "Overwintering Biology and Sex Ratio of the Parasitoid Trichopria Columbiana Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) in North Texas ," APCRP-BC-25, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F., Durham, B. D., and Freedman, J. E. (2011). "Effect of dried Mycoleptodiscus terrestris inoculums on dioecious hydrilla ," APCRP-BC-24, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Kirk, J. P. and Manuel, K. L. (2011). "Application of Early Detection and Rapid Response Management Techniques to Control Hydrilla ," APCRP-BC-23, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Ding, J., Zhang, J., and Huang, W. (2011). "Progress Report on Field Surveys to Identify Biocontrol Agents of Hydrilla verticillata in China during 2010," APCRP-BC-22, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2010

James, W. F. (2010). "Aluminum Sulfate Application to Improve Under-Water Light Condition for Native Submersed Macrophyte Restoration: Alum to Phosphorus Binding Ratio Considerations," APCRP-EA-25, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Owens, C. S., Smart, R. M., Williams, P. E., and Spickard, M. R. (2010). "Comparison of Three Biomass Sampling Techniques on Submersed Aquatic Plants in a Northern Tier Lake," APCRP-EA-24, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Owens, C. S. and Smart, R. M. (2010). "Effects of Nutrients, Salinity, and pH on Salvinia molesta (Mitchell) Growth," APCRP-EA-23, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W. F. (2010). "Management of Half Moon Lake, Wisconsin, for Improved Native Submersed Macrophyte Growth," APCRP-EA-22, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Madsen, J. D., Wersal, R. M., Getsinger, K. D. and Skogerboe, J. G. (2010). "Combinations of Endothall with 2,4-D and Triclopyr for Eurasian Watermilfoil Control," APCRP-CC-14, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Harms, N. E. and Grodowitz. M. J. (2010). "Survey of Insect Herbivores Associated with Aquatic and Wetland Plants in the United States," APCRP-BC-21, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2010). "Relationship Between Eurasian Watermilfoil Phenology and Endophyte Presence," APCRP-BC-20, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. and Grodowitz, M. J. (2010). "Effect of Dried Mycoleptodiscus terrestris Inoculums on Fluridone-Susceptible and Fluridone-Resistant Hydrilla Biotypes," APCRP-BC-19, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Grodowitz, M., Ashton, C., DuBose, C., Freedman, J., Nachtrieb, J. G. and Harms, N. (2010). "The Impact of the Introduced Hydrellia spp. on the Fluridone-Resistant Biotype of Hydrilla verticillata," APCRP-BC-18, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Grodowitz, M., Nachtrieb, J., Harms, N., and Freedman, J. (2010). "Suitability of Using Introduced Hydrellia spp. for Management of Monoecious Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle," APCRP-BC-17, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2009

Grodowitz; M. J., Smart; M., Dick, G. O., Stokes, J. A. and Snow, J. (2009). "Development of a Multi-Attribute Utility Analysis Model for Selecting Aquatic Plant Restoration Sites in Reservoirs," APCRP-EA-21, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Glomski, L. M. and Mudge, C. R. (2009). "Effect of Submersed Applications of Bispyribac-sodium on Non-target Emergent Vegetation," APCRP-CC-12, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. and Nelson, L. S. (2009). "Combining ALS-inhibiting Herbicides with the Fungal Pathogen Mycoleptodiscus terrestris for Control of Hydrilla," APCRP-CC-11, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Glomski, L.M., Netherland, M.D. and Nelson, L.S. (2009). "Potential Impact of Submersed 2,4-D and Triclopyr Applications on Native Emergent Plants," APCRP-CC-10, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Nelson, L. S. and Shearer, J. F. (2009). "Integrated Weed Management Strategies for Control of Hydrilla ," APCRP-CC-09, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Harms,N., Grodowitz, M., and Nachtrieb, J. (2009). "Mass-Rearing Cyrtobagous salviniae Calder and Sands for the Management of Salvinia molesta Mitchell," APCRP-BC-16, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Grodowitz, M. J., Nachtrieb, J. G., Harms, N, Bare, R., and Snell, C. (2009). "Parasitism and Host Selection Behavior of Trichopria columbiana Ashmead and its Effect on Establishment and Dynamics of Hydrellia spp. Populations," APCRP-BC-15, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2009). "Senescence as a Factor in Latent Pathogen Infection in Eurasian Watermilfoil," APCRP-BC-14, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2009). "Storage Stability of Dried Microsclerotia of the Biological Control Pathogen Mycoleptodiscus Terrestris," APCRP-BC-13, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Harms, N., Grodowitz, M., and Nachtrieb, J. (2009). "Mass-Rearing Hydrellia pakistanae Deonier and H. balciunasi Bock for the Management of Hydrilla verticillata," APCRP-BC-12, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2009). "Mycoleptodiscus terrestris: An Endophyte Turned Latent Pathogen of Eurasian Watermilfoil," APCRP-BC-11, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Shearer, J. F. (2009). "Preliminary Testing of Mycoleptodiscus terrestris Formulations," APCRP-BC-10, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2008

James, W. F. (2008). "Environmental Factors Affecting Aquatic Plant Growth Potential in Marinuka Lake, Wisconsin," APCRP-EA-20, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Dodd-Williams, L., Dick, G. O., Smart, R. M., and Owens, C. S. (2008). "Point Intercept and Surface Observation GPS (SOG): A Comparison of Survey Methods - Lake Gaston, NC/VA," APCRP-EA-19, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W. F. (2008). "Growth Response of Potamogeton crispus to Lime Application in Experimental Mesocosms," APCRP-EA-18, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W. F. (2008). "Experimental Effects of Lime Application on Aquatic Macrophytes: 3. Growth Response Versus Exposure Time," APCRP-EA-17, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Skogerboe, J. G., Poovey, A., Getsinger, K. D., Crowell, W., and Macbeth, E. (2008). "Early-season, Low-dose Applications of Endothall to Selectively Control Curlyleaf Pondweed in Minnesota Lakes," APCRP-CC-08, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Glomski, L. M. and Nelson, L. S. (2008). "Evaluation of 2,4-D Ester and Triclopyr Amine Against Waterlily and Spatterdock," APCRP-CC-07, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Poovey, A. G., Netherland, M. D., and Crowell, W. (2008). "Effects of Turbidity on Fluridone Treatments for Curlyleaf Pondweed Control," APCRP-CC-06, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2007

Owens, C. S., James, W. F., Skogerboe, J. G. and Smart, R. M. (2007). "Distribution and Abundance of Eurasian Watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum L.) and Curly-leaf Pondweed (Potamogeton crispus L.) in Shawano Lake, Wisconsin," APCRP-EA-16, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W. F., Dechamps, A., Turyk, N., and McGinley, P. (2007). "Contribution of Potamogeton crispus Decay to the Phosphorus Budget of McGinnis Lake, Wisconsin," APCRP-EA-15, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W. F. (2007). "Experimental Effects of Lime Application on Aquatic Macrophytes: 4. Growth Response of Three Species," APCRP-EA-14, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Nachtrieb, J. G., Grodowitz, M. J., and Smart, R. M. (2007). "Impact of Invertebrate Herbivory on Native Aquatic Macrophytes," APCRP-BC-09, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Grodowitz, M.J., Owens, C.S., Smart,R.M., and Nachtrieb, H.G. (2007). "Impact of Herbivory and Plant Competition on the Growth of Hydrilla in Small Ponds," APCRP-BC-08, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2006

James, W.F.; Wright, G.I.; Barko, J.W.; and Eakin, H.L. (2006). "Impacts of Mechanical Macrophyte Removal Devices on Sediment Scouring in Littoral Habitats: II. Experimental Operation in the Littoral Zone of Eau Galle Reservoir, Wisconsin," APCRP-EA-13, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W.F. and Barko, J.W. (2006). "Experimental Effects of Lime Application on Aquatic Macrophytes: 2. Growth Response versus Treatment Time and Lime Concentration," APCRP-EA-12, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Skogerboe, J. G. and Getsinger, K. D. (2006). "Selective Control of Eurasian Watermilfoil and Curlyleaf Pondweed Using Low Doses of Endothall Combined with 2,4-D," APCRP-CC-05, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2005

Dick, G.O., Smart, R.M. and Snow, J.R. (2005). "Propagation and Production of Native Aquatic Plants," APCRP-EA-11, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W.F., Eakin, H.L., and Barko, J.W. (2005). "Experimental Effects of Lime Application on Aquatic Macrophytes: 1. Growth Response Versus Concentration," APCRP-EA-10, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

2004

Dick, G. O., Smith, J. K., and Smart, R. M. (2004). "Migratory waterfowl habitat selection in relation to aquatic vegetation," APCRP-EA-09, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

James, W. F., Wright, D. I., Eakin, H. L., and Barko, J. W. (2004). "Impacts of mechanical macrophyte removal devices on sediment scouring in littoral habitats: I. Historical survey of operations in Minnesota lakes," APCRP-EA-08, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.

Best, E.P.H., Teeter, A.H., and Nair, S.K. (2004). "Modeling the Impacts of Suspended Sediment Concentration and Current Velocity on Submersed Vegetation in an Illinois River Pool, USA.," APCRP-EA-07

Skogerboe, J., Pennington, T., Hyde, J, and Aguillard, C. (2004). "Combining Endothall with Other Herbicides for Improved Control of Hydrilla - A Field Demonstration.," APCRP-CC-04

Poovey, A.G., and J.G. Skogerboe. (2004). "Using Diquat in Combination with Endothall Under Turbid Water Conditions to Control Hydrill," APCRP-CC-02

Cofrancesco, A.F., McFarland, D.G., Madsen, J.D., Poovey, A.G., and Jones, H.L. (2004). "Impacts of Euhrychiopsis lecontei (Dietz) from Different Populations on the Growth and Nutrition of Eurasian Watermilfoil," APCRP-BC-07

2003

James, W.F., Eakin, H.L., and J.W. Barko (2003). "Manipulation of Sediment Nitrogen via Dewatering and Rehydration: Implications for Macrophyte Control and Nitrogen Dissipation," APCRP-EA-06

Lewis, S., Grodowitz, M. J., and Freedman, J. (2003). "Microsporidia Infection in Neochetina eichhorniae and N. bruchi Populations in Texas," APCRP-BC-06

2002

Nelson, L. S., and J. F. Shearer. (2002). "Response of Eurasian Watermilfoil to Integrated Fluridone-Fungal Pathogen Treatment," APCRP-IC-03

James, W.F., Barko, J.W., and H.L. Eakin (2002). "Experimental Determination of the Impacts of Sediment Desiccation and Rewetting on Sediment Physical and Chemical Characteristics in Lawrence Lake, Pool 8, Upper Mississippi River," APCRP-EA-05

Grodowitz, M. J. and McFarland, D. G. (2002). "Developing Methodologies to Assess the Influence of Nutritional and Physical Characteristics of Hydrilla verticillata on Its Biological Control Agents," APCRP-BC-05

Shearer, J. F. (2002). "Effect of a New Growth Medium on Mycoleptodiscus terrestris (Gerd.) Ostazeski," APCRP-BC-04

2001

Harrel, S. L., E. D. Dibble, and K. J. Killgore. (2001). "Foraging Behavior of Fishes in Aquatic Plants," APCRP-MI-06

James, W.F., Eakin, H.L., and J.W. Barko (2001). "Rehabilitation of a Shallow Lake (Big Muskego Lake, Wisconsin) Via Drawdown: Sediment Response," APCRP-EA-04

James, W.F., J.W. Barko, and M.G. Butler (2001). "Shear Stress and Sediment Resuspension in Canopy- and Meadow-Forming Submersed Macrophyte Communities," APCRP-EA-03

James, W.F., Barko, J.W., and H.L. Eakin (2001). "Direct and Indirect Impacts of Submersed Aquatic Vegetation on the Nutrient Budget of an Urban Oxbow Lake," APCRP-EA-02

Shearer, J. F. (2001). "Recovery of endophytic fungi from Myriophyllum spicatum," APCRP-BC-03

Shearer, J. F. (2001). "Dose Response Studies of Mycoleptodiscus terrestris Formulations on Hydrilla verticillata," APCRP-BC-02

2000

James, W.F., Barko, J.W., and H.L. Eakin (2000). "Macrophyte Management via Mechanical Shredding: Effects on Water Quality in Lake Champlain (Vermont-New York)," APCRP-MI-05

Madsen, J. D. and Owens, C. S. (2000). "Factors Contributing to the Spread of Hydrilla in Lakes and Reservoirs," APCRP-EA-01

1999

Killgore, K. J., W. Pearson, and L. G. Sanders. (1999). "Rearing of Fishes in a Vegetated Littoral Zone," APCRP-MI-04

Stewart, R. M., and Boyd, W. A. (1999). "The Grass Carp Stocking Rate Model (AMUR/STOCK)," APCRP-MI-03

Madsen, J. D. (1999). "Point Intercept and Line Intercept Methods for Aquatic Plant Management," APCRP-MI-02

Shearer, J. F., and L. S. Nelson. (1999). "Managing Hydrilla: Field Trials Using Biological and Chemical Control Technologies Alone and in Combination," APCRP-IC-02

Shearer, J. F. (1999). "Controlling Hydrilla and Eurasian Watermilfoil with Fungal Pathogens from The People's Republic of China," APCRP-BC-01

1998

Killgore, K. J. and J. P. Kirk. (1998). "Littoral Fishes Response, Upper Lake Marion, SC, Following Triploid Grass Carp Hydrilla Control," APCRP-MI-01

Nelson, L. S., Shearer, J. F., and Netherland,M.D. (1998). "Integrated Fluridone-Fungal Pathogen Treatment of Four Submersed Plants," APCRP-IC-01

Owens, C., and Madsen, J. (1998). "Eurasian Watermilfoil Control Using Contact Herbicide Phenological Timing," APCRP-CC-01