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Research Project: Redesigning Forage Germplasm and Production Systems for Efficiency, Profit, and Sustainability of Dairy Farms Publications

Using Remote Sensing Imagery to Improve and Validate Predictions of Phalaris arundinacea Invasion - (Abstract)
(30-Apr-09)
Meadow Fescue: Back to the Future - (Abstract)
(10-Apr-09)
Advances and Challenges in Breeding Forages with Improved Quality - (Abstract)
(10-Apr-09)
Harvest Interval and Residual Sward Height Effects on Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass. - (Abstract)
(09-Apr-09)
Identifying New Lignin Bioengineering Targets: Monolignol Substitute Impacts on Lignin Formation and Cell Wall Utilization - (Abstract)
(07-Apr-09)
The Fundamentals of a Managed Grazing Program - (Popular Publication)
Brink, G.E. 2009. The Fundamentals of a Managed Grazing Program. Progressive Hay Grower [online newsletter]. Available: http://www.progressivedairy.com/hg/features/2009/0209/0209_brink.html
Performance characteristics of common temperate grasses - (Abstract)
Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Performance Characteristics of Common Temperate Grasses [abstract]. Midwest Forage Association Wisconsin Symposium and Annual Meeting.
Polyphenol, Conditioning, and Conservation Effects on Protein Fractions and Degradability in Forage Legumes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(15-Dec-08)
Effects of native grass restoration management on above- and below ground pasture production and forage quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(10-Dec-08)
Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2009. Meadow Fescue, Tall Fescue, and Orchardgrass Response to Nitrogen Application Rate. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2009/rate/.
Grasses and legumes for cellulosic bioenergy - (Book/Chapter)
(20-Oct-08)
Forage Fescues in the Northern USA - (Experiment Station)
Casler, M.D., Albrecht, K.A., Lehmkuhler, J., Brink, G.E. 2008. Forage Fescues in the Northern USA. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Research Briefs. September, 2008. p. 1-15. Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/fescuefinalweb.pdf
Orchardgrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate - (Other)
Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Orchargrass, Tall Fescue, and Meadow Fescue Response to Nitrogen Rate. Grass Clippings [electronic newsletter]. 3(2). Available: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/grassclippings808.pdf
Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region, Part Two - (Other)
Casler, M.D. 2008. Meadow Fescue in the Driftless Region, Part Two. Grass Clippings. p. 3(2):3-6.
Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass - (Other)
Casler, M.D. 2008. Meadow Fescue: The Forgotten Grass. Grass Clippings. 3(1):3-5.
Optimizing Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Forage Crops - (Abstract)
Casler, M.D. 2008. Optimizing Among-and-Within-Family Selection in Forage Crops [abstract]. Eucarpia Congress Plant Breeding Sustaining The Future. p. 341.
Comparative QTL Mapping for Seed Weight Between Ryegrass and Cereals - (Abstract)
Inoue, M., Brown, R., Barker, R.E., Casler, M.D., Jung, G. 2008. Comparative QTL Mapping for Seed Weight Between Ryegrass and Cereals [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 782-9.
Restricting gametophytic self-incompatibility alleles in red clover (Trifolium pratense) to increase hybridity - (Abstract)
Riday, H. 2008. Restricting gametophytic self-incompatibility alleles in red clover (Trifolium pratense) to increase hybridity. Trifolium Conference Abstract & Proceedings. 41st North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & 20th Trifolium Conference, June 1-4, 2008, Dallas, Texas. Poster Number 17.
Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy: Not Only Switchgrass! - (Abstract)
Casler, M.D., Vogel, K.P., Anderson, W.F., Larson, S.R., Boe, A.R. 2008. Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy: Not Only Switchgrass! [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 653-1.
Optimizing Experimental Designs: Finding Hidden Treasure. - (Abstract)
Casler, M.D. 2008. Optimizing Experimental Designs: Finding Hidden Treasure [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Abstract No. 722-2.
Response to selection under controlled environment versus natural selection in diverse regions across Canada - (Abstract)
Papadopoulos, Y.A., Michaud, R., Bertrand, A., Coulman, B., Acharya, S.N., Bittman, S., Riday, H., Viands, D., Boe, A., Mcrae, K., Castonguay, Y. 2008. Response to selection under controlled environment versus natural selection in diverse regions across Canada. Trifolium Conference Abstract & Proceedings. Available://www.naaic.org/Meetings/National/2008meeting/proceedings/proceedings2008.htm
Lignin and Fiber digestibility in Caffeic Acid 3-O-Methyltransferase and Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-Methyltransferase Downregulated Alfalfa - (Abstract)
Riday, H., Whalen, D., Bouton, J., Mertens, D.R., Jung, H.G., Chen, F., Temple, S., McCaslin, M., Dixon, R. 2008. Lignin and Fiber digestibility in Caffeic Acid 3-O-Methyltransferase and Caffeoyl CoA 3-O-Methyltransferase Downregulated Alfalfa [abstract]. Proceedings Joint Meeting of the 41st North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & 20th Trifolium Conference, June 1-4, 2008, Dallas, TX. Abstract #18.
Sativa by falcata alfalfa hybrid variety trials - (Abstract)
Riday, H., Wager, S., Viands, D.R., Lamb, J.F., Meyer, D., Smith, M., Brummer, C.E., Boe, A. 2008. Sativa by falcata alfalfa hybrid variety trials. Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the 41st North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference & 20th Trifolium Conference. Paper No. 19.
Copolymerization of Coniferyl Ferulate with Monolignols: Impact on Lignin Formation and Alkaline Delignification of Maize Cell Walls - (Abstract)
Grabber, J. H., Ralph, J., Hatfield, R. D., Lu, F. 2008. Copolymerization of coniferyl ferulate with monolignols: impact on lignin formation and alkaline delignification of maize cell walls. Proceedings of Ferulate '08. p. 36.
Using Dehydrogenation Polymer-Cell Wall Complexes to Screen Potential Monolignols for Altering Cell Wall Lignification and Utilization - (Abstract)
Grabber, J.H., Ralph, J., Schatz, P.F., Lu, F., Kim, H. 2008. Using dehydrogenation polymer-cell wall complexes to screen potential monolignols for altering cell wall lignification and utilization. Proceedings of Ferulate '08. p. 61.
New Developments in Grass Breeding for Hay and Haylage - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Casler, M.D. 2008. New Developments in Grass Breeding for Hay and Haylage. In: Proceedings of the Michigan Forage Council Forage Technology Conference, March 6, 2008, East Lansing, Michigan. Available: www.web1.msue.msu.edu/fis/extension.htm.
New Developments in Grasses for Pastures - (Other)
Casler, M.D. 2008. New Developments in Grasses for Pastures. Michigan State University Forage Technology Conference, March 6, 2008, MSU Kellogg Center, Harrison Road, MSU Campus, East Lansing,Michigan. Available: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/fis/extension_powerpoint/Forage%20tech08/MFTC2008-Casler-Pasture.pdf
Renovation and Management Effects on Pasture Productivity Under Rotational Grazing - (Popular Publication)
(03-Apr-08)
Temperate Perennial Grass Response to Defoliation Height and Interval - (Abstract)
Brink, G.E., Jackson, R.D. 2008. Temperate Perennial Grass Response to Defoliation Height and Interval. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 2008 CD-ROM. no. 569
Choosing and Managing Perennial Grasses for Grazing - (Abstract)
Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D. 2008. Choosing and managing perennial grasses for grazing [abstract]. Proceedings of the Northeast Wisconsin Grazing Symposium, March 11, 2008, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. p. 3-8.
Breeding for increased persistence in pasture legumes - (Trade Journal)
Riday, H. 2008. Breeding for increased persistence in pasture legumes. Forage Focus Magazine, Midwest Forage Association. March, 2008. p 3-4.
Cell wall fermentation kinetics impacted more by lignin content and cross-linking than by diverse shifts in lignin composition - (Abstract)
Grabber, J. H., Mertens, D.R., Funk, C., Lu, F., Kim, H. 2008. Cell wall fermentation kinetics impacted more by lignin content and cross-linking than by diverse shifts in lignin composition [abstract]. Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium Proceedings. 1(31):17.
Coniferyl ferulate incorporation into lignin dramatically enhances the delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis of maize cell walls - (Abstract)
Grabber, J. H., Hatfield, R. D., Ralph, J., Lu, F. 2008. Coniferyl ferulate incorporation into lignin dramatically enhances the delignification and enzymatic hydrolysis of maize cell walls [abstract]. Proceedings of Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals Symposium. 8(05):56.
Wisconsin - Increased corn silage protein with intercropped lablab bean - (Trade Journal)
Armstrong, K.L., Albrecht, K.A., Lauer, J.G., Riday, H. 2008. Wisconsin - Increased corn silage protein with intercropped lablab bean. Forage Focus. March, 2008. p 24.
What am I Leaving in My Alfalfa Field - Yield vs. Quality Trade-Offs - (Abstract)
Brink, G.E. 2008. What am I Leaving in My Alfalfa Field - Yield vs. Quality Trade-Offs. Proceedings of the Annual Minnesota Forage Conference. p. 3-9.
Important Considerations When Choosing Forage Grasses - Research Developments on Quality and Management - (Abstract)
Brink, G.E. 2008. Important Considerations When Choosing Forage Grasses - Research Developments on Quality and Management. Proceedings of the Annual Minnesota Forage Conference. p. 10-16.
   

 
Project Team
Casler, Michael
Brink, Geoffrey
Martin, Neal
Grabber, John
Sullivan, Michael
Hatfield, Ronald
Riday, Heathcliffe
 
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