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Jack E. Staub (Research Leader, Location Coordinator)
B. Shaun Bushman (Research Geneticist)
Kevin B. Jensen (Research Geneticist)
Douglas A. Johnson (Research Plant Physiologist)
Thomas A. Jones (Research Geneticist)
Steven R. Larson (Research Geneticist)
Thomas A. Monaco (Research Ecologist)
Ivan W. Mott (Research Geneticist)
Michael D. Peel (Research Geneticist)
Joseph Robins (Research Geneticist)
Blair L. Waldron (Research Geneticist)
Richard R.-C. Wang (Research Geneticist)
 

Thomas A Jones
Forage and Range Research
Research Geneticist (Plants)

Phone: (435) 797-3082
Fax: (435) 797-3075
690 NORTH 1100 EAST
LOGAN, UT, 84322-6300

Projects
IMPROVED PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES FOR PASTURES AND RANGELANDS IN THE TEMPERATE SEMIARID REGIONS OF THE WESTERN U.S.
Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 412652
INDIAN RICEGRASS AND NEEDLE AND THREAD GRASS GENETIC DIVERSITY ASSESSMENT IN THE GRAND STAIRCASE ESCALANTE NATIONAL MONUMENT
Reimbursable (R)
  Accession Number: 412481
DEVELOP, EVALUATE AND EXCHANGE PROMISING PLANT GERMPLASM FOR THE WESTERN U.S.
Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 411063

Publications
Development of Native Plant Materials for Use in Restoration - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (21-Aug-08)
Notice of Release of 'Discovery' Snake River Wheatgrass - (Germplasm Release)
Jones, T.A. 2008. Notice of Release of 'Discovery' Snake River Wheatgrass. Native Plant Journal.
Notice of Release of NBR-1 Germplasm Basalt Milkvetch - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Connors, K.J., Bhattarai, K., Bushman, B.S., Jensen, K.B. 2008. Notice of Release of NBR-1 Germplasm Basalt Milkvetch. Native Plant Journal 9:127-132.
Physiological and Morphological Characteristics Among Ecotypes of Basalt Milkvetch (Astragalus Filipes) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhattarai, K., Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Gardner, D.R., Connors, K.J. 2008. Physiological and Morphological Characteristics Among Ecotypes of Basalt Milkvetch (Astragalus Filipes): Basis for Plant Improvement. Rangeland Ecology and Management 61: 444-455.
Wildland Collection, Population Development, and Genetic Manipulation of Native Rangeland Grasses in the Intermountain West USA - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Jones, T.A. 2008. Wildland Collection, Population Development, and Genetic Manipulation of Native Rangeland Grasses in the Intermountain West USA. International Rangeland Congress.
Genetic Differentiation and Hybridization Among Festuca Idahoensis, F. Roemeri, and F. Ovina Detected From AFLP, ITS, and Chloroplast DNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R., Wilson, B.L. 2008. Genetic Differentiation and Hybridization Among Festuca Idahoensis, F. Roemeri, and F. Ovina Detected From AFLP, ITS, and Chloroplast DNA. Botany 86:422-434
A comparision of cumulative-germination response of cheatgrass (bromus tectorum) and four perennial bunchgrass species to simulated field-temperature regimes - (Abstract)
Hardegree, S.P., B.A. Roundy, T.A. Jones, F.B. Pierson AND P.E. Clark. 2008. A comparision of cumulative-germination response of cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and four perennial bunchgrass species to simulated field-temperature regimes. In: Abstracts of the 61st Annual Meeting, Society for Range Management, Louisville, KY, January 26-31, 2008. (CD-ROM Abstract)
Dynamic variability in thermal-germination response of squirreltail (elymus elymoides and elymus multisetus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hardegree, S.P., Jones, T.A., Pierson Jr, F.B., Clark, P., Flerchinger, G.N. 2008. Dynamic Variability in Thermal-Germination Response of Squirreltail (Elymus elymoides and Elymus multisetus). Environmental and Experimental Botany 62:120-128.
Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Robins, J.G., Waldron, B.L., Vogel, K.P., Berdhal, J.D., Haferkamp, M.R., Jensen, K.B., Jones, T.A., Mitchell, R., Kindiger, B.K. 2007. Characterization of Testing Locations for Developing Cool-Season Grass Species. Crop Science 47:1004-1012.
North American Legumes for Rangeland Restoration, Conservation, and Forage Production in the Western U.S. - (Abstract)
Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K., Jones, T.A., Bushman, B.S., Gardner, D.R. 2007. North American Legumes for Rangeland Restoration, Conservation, and Forage Production in the Western U.S.. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
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.
GENETIC VARIATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE HIGHLY DORMANT JUMBO SEED MORPH OF INDIAN RICEGRASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Redinbaugh, M.G., Zhang, Y., Larson, S.R., Dow, B.D. 2007. Genetic variation and distribution of the highly dormant jumbo seed morph of indian ricegrass. Crop Science.
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.
GROWTH HABIT, PLANT HEIGHT, AND FLOWERING QTLS IN NORTH AMERICAN LEYMUS WILDRYES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Wu, X., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B., Chatterton, N.J., Waldron, B.L., Robins, J.G., Bushman, B.S., Palazzo, A.J. 2006. Growth habit, plant height, and flowering qtls in north american leymus wildryes. Crop Science.
Development of Native Western North American Triticeae Germplasm in a Restoration Context - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A., Larson, S.R. 2005. Development of Native Western North American Triticeae Germplasm in a Restoration Context. Czech Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding 41(Special Issue):108-111
TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL VARIATION IN ALKALOID LEVELS IN ACHNATHERUM ROBUSTUM, A NATIVE GRASS INFECTED WITH THE ENDOPHYTE NEOTYPHODIUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faeth, S.H., Gardner, D.R., Cimmamon, J.H., Jani, A., Hamilton, C.E., Wittlinger, S.K., Jones, T.A. 2006. Temporal and spatial variation in alkaloid levels in achnatherum robustum, a native grass infected with the endophyte neotyphodium. Journal of Chemical Ecology.
BASALT MILKVETCH: A PROMISING NORTH AMERICAN LEGUME FOR RANGELAND REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, AND FORAGE PRODUCTION - (Abstract)
Johnson, D.A., Bhattarai, K., Jones, T.A., Gardner, D.R., Cane, J.H. 2005. Basalt milkvetch: a promising north american legume for rangeland rehabilitation, conservation, and forage production. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
NATIVE SEEDS IN COMMERCE: MORE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - (Trade Journal)
Jones, T.A., Young, S.A. 2005. Native seeds in commerce: more frequently asked questions. Native Plant Journal.
REGISTRATION OF STAR LAKE INDIAN RICEGRASS GERMPLASM - (Germplasm Release)
Jones, T.A., Nielson, D.C., Caicco, S.L., Fenchel, G.A., Young, S.A. 2005. Registration of star lake indian ricegrass germplasm. Crop Science.
DETECTION OF LINKAGE DISEQUILIBRIUM QTL'S CONTROLLING LOW-TEMPERATURE GROWTH AND METABOLITE ACCUMUlATIONS IN AN ADMIRAL BREEDING POPULATION OF LEYMUS WILDRYES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, Z.M., Wu, X.L., Larson, S.R., Wang, R., Jones, T.A., Chatterton, N.J., Palazzo, A.J. 2005. Identification of molecular markers associated with soluble carbohydrates, anthocyanins, and growth characteristics in leymus (gramineae). Euphytica 141:263-280
PHYLOGEOGRAPHY OF BLUEBUNCH WHEATGRASS - (Abstract)
Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B. 2004. Phylogeography of bluebunch wheatgrass. Agricultural Research Service Publication.
GENETIC CONSIDERATIONS IN NATIVE PLANT MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract)
Jones, T.A. 2004. Genetic considerations in native plant material development. Agricultural Research Service Publication.
NATIVE GRASS MATERIALS FOR THE INTERMOUNTAIN REGION - (Abstract)
Jones, T.A. 2004. Native grass materials for the intermountain region. Agricultural Research Service Publication.
BASALT MILKVETCH AND GLOBEMALLOWS: NORTH AMERICAN FORBS FOR REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, AND FORAGE PRODUCTION - (Abstract)
Johnson, D.A., Jones, T.A., Cane, J.H., Gardner, D.R., Peel, M. 2005. Basalt milkvetch and globemallows: north american forbs for rehabilitation, conservation, and forage production. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts.
POPULATION STRUCTURE IN PSEUDOROEGNERIA SPICATA (POACEAE: TRITICEAE) MODELED BY BAYESIAN CLUSTERING OF AFLP GENOTYPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, S.R., Jones, T.A., Jensen, K.B. 2004. Population structure in pseudoroegneria spicata (poaceae: triticeae) modeled by bayesian clustering of aflp genotypes. American Journal of Botany.
REGISTRATION OF TOE JAM CREEK BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL GERMPLASM - (Germplasm Release)
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 - (Germplasm Release)
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.
NATIVE SEEDS: THEIR GENETICS, ADAPTATION, AND USE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jones, T.A. 2005. Native seeds: their genetics, adaptation, and use. Native Plant Journal.
REGISTRATION OF CUCHARAS GREEN NEEDLEGRASS GERMPLASM - (Germplasm Release)
Jones, T.A., Nielson, D.C., Young, S.A. 2004. Registration of cucharas green needlegrass germplasm. Germplasm Release.
REGISTRATION OF RIBSTONE - INDIAN RICEGRASS GERMPLASM - (Germplasm Release)
Jones, T.A., Nielson, D.C., Young, S.A., Phan, A. 2004. Registration of ribstone - indian ricegrass germplasm. Germplasm Release.
SOIL MORPHOLOGY AND ORGANIC MATTER DYNAMICS UNDER CHEATGRASS AND SAGEBRUSH-STEPPE PLANT COMMUNITIES - (Proceedings/Symposium)
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.
MOLECULAR GENETIC LINKAGE MAPS FOR ALLOTETRAPLOID LEYMUS (TRITICEAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, X., S. R. Larson, Z. Hu, A. Palazzo, T. A. Jones, R. R.-C. Wang, K. B. Jensen, and N. J. Chatterton. Molecular genetic linkage maps for allotetraploid Leymus wildryes (Gramineae: Triticeae). Genome 46:627-646. 2003.
BREEDING IMPROVED GRASSES FOR SEMIARID RANGELANDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asay, K.H., N.J. Chatterton, K.B. Jensen, T.A. Jones, B.L. Waldron, W.H. Horton. 2003. Breeding Improved Grasses for Semiarid Rangelands. Arid Land Res. and Manage. 17:469-478.
SEEDLING N UPTAKE BY DESIRABLE PERENNIAL AND INVASIVE ANNUAL COOL-SEASON GRASSES: EFFECTS OF N FORM - (Abstract)
MACKOWN, C.T., JONES, T.A., JOHNSON, D.A., REDINBAUGH, M.G. SEEDLING N UPTAKE BY DESIRABLE PERENNIAL AND INVASIVE ANNUAL COOL-SEASON GRASSES: EFFECTS OF N FORM. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY MEETINGS. 2002. Abstract No. c03-mackown133709-o. CD-ROM.
GERMINATION OF SEEDS OF BIG AND BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
YOUNG, J.A., CLEMENTS, D.D., JONES, T.A. GERMINATION OF SEEDS OF BIG AND BOTTLEBRUSH SQUIRRELTAIL. JOURNAL OF RANGE MANAGEMENT. 2003. p.277-281.

   
 
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