Projects

Biology and Management of Invasive Weeds in the Western United States Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409699

Discovery and Evaluation of Biological Control Agents of Russian Thistle Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 411121

Yellow Starthistle Control Techniques Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 412467

Foreign Exploration and Evaluation of Biological Control Agents for Yellow Starthistle and Russian Thistle Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409352

Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle in Idaho Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 408542

Publications

Species of Salsola (Russian thistle) in the Western USA and Prospects for Biological Control - (Abstract) - (31-Dec-08)

How effective is biological control, what are its limitations, and how can we do a better job? - (Abstract) - (31-Dec-08)

Challenges to evaluation of eriophyid mites for biological control of invasive plants. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Smith, L., Delillo, E., Stoeva, A., Cristofaro, M., Rector, B.G. 2008. Challenges to evaluation of eriophyid mites for biological control of invasive plants. In: Bertrand, M., Kreiter, S., McCoy, K.D., Migeon, A., Navajas, M. Tixier, M.S., Vial, L. editors. Integrative Acarology. Proceedings of the 6th European Congress, European Association of Acarolgists, July 21-25, 2008 Montpellier, France. p 312-316

Use of cryptic species for biological control of weeds - (Abstract) - (12-Jun-08)

Predicting the success of the fungal pathogen Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis in diverse California habitats and the identification of factors that affect pathogen survival - (Government Publication)

Smith, L. 2008. Predicting the success of the fungal pathogen Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis in diverse California habitats and the identification of factors that affect pathogen survival. Government Publication/Report. 12 p.

Genetic and behavioral discrimination of host plant populations of the leafbeetle, Psylliodes chalcomera, for biological control of yellow starthistle - (Government Publication)

Smith, L. 2008. Genetic and behavioral discrimination of host plant populations of the leafbeetle, Psylliodes chalcomera, for biological control of yellow starthistle. Government Publication/Report. 12 p.

Development of artificial diet to rear internal-feeding insects to accelerate research on new biological control agents of yellow starthistle and other alien weeds - (Government Publication)

Smith, L. 2008. Development of artificial diet to rear internal-feeding insects to accelerate research on new biological control agents of yellow starthistle and other alien weeds. Government Publication/Report. University of California Exotic/Invasive Pests and Diseases Research Program - Final Report. 6pp.

Integrated control and assessment of knapweed and cheatgrass on Department of Defense installations. 2007 Annual Report/Final Report SI-1145 - (Government Publication)

Paschke, M.W., Redente, E.F., Klein, D.A., Smith, L. 2008. Integrated control and assessment of knapweed and cheatgrass on Department of Defense installations. 2007 Annual Report/Final Report SI-1145. Government Publication/Report. 21 p.

In Situ Volatile Collection, Analysis, and Comparison of Three Centaurea Species and Their Relation to Biocontrol with Herbivorous Insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Beck, J.J., Smith, L., Merrill, G.B. 2008. In Situ Volatile Collection, Analysis, and Comparison of Three Centaurea Species and Their Relation to Biocontrol with Herbivorous Insects. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.56(8):2759-2764.

Biological Control of Russian thistle (tumbleweed) - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (31-Jan-08)

Monitoring the rust fungus Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis for biological control of yellow starthistle - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (20-Nov-07)

Influence of Seed Head-attacking Biological Control Agents on Spotted Knapweed Reproductive Potential in Western Montana over a 30-year Period - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Story, J.M., Smith, L., Corn, J.G., White, L.J. 2008. Influence of Seed Head-attacking Biological Control Agents on Spotted Knapweed Reproductive Potential in Western Montana over a 30-year Period. Environmental Entomology. 37(2):510-519

Latent period and viability of Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis urediniospores; implications for biological control of yellow starthistle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fisher, A.J., Woods, D.M., Smith, L., Bruckart, W.L. 2007. Latent period and viability of Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis urediniospores; implications for biological control of yellow starthistle. Biological Control 45:146-153.

Effectiveness of Capitula Damaging Insects on Yellow Starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis L.) - (Abstract) - (29-May-07)

Monitoring Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis for Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle (Centaurea solstitialis) in California - (Abstract) - (25-Apr-07)

Developing an optimal release strategy for the rust fungus Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis for biological control of Centaurea solstitialis (yellow starthistle) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fisher, A.J., Woods, D.M., Smith, L., Bruckart, W.L. 2007. Developing an optimal release strategy for the rust fungus Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis for biological control of Centaurea solstitialis (yellow starthistle). Biological Control. 42:161-171.

Classical Biological Control of Weeds - (Popular Publication)

Smith, L. 2008. Classical biological control of weeds. California Invasive Plant Council. Newsletter 17(4):4-7

Physiological host range of Ceratapion basicorne, a prospective biological control agent of Centaurea solstitialis (Asteraceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, L. 2007. Physiological host range of Ceratapion basicorne, a prospective biological control agent of Centaurea solstitialis (Asteraceae). Biological Control. 41:120-133

Prospects for biological control of Russian thistle (tumbleweed) - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (01-Nov-06)

Pre-Release Efficacy Assessment, in a Quarantine, of a Tephritid (Diptera) Gall Fly Being Considered As a Biological Control Agent for Cape Ivy (Delairea Odorata) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Balciunas, J.K., Smith, L. 2006. Pre-release assessment, in quarantine, of a tephritid gall fly being considered as a biological control agent for Cape ivy (Delairea odorata). Biological Control Theory and Application in Pest Management. 39(3):516-524.

First Report of Puccinia Jaceae Var. Solstitialis Pycnia on Yellow Starthistle in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fisher, A.J., Bruckart, W.L., Mcmahon, M., Luster, D.G., Smith, L. 2006. First report of puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis pycnia on yellow starthistle in the United States. Plant Disease.90:1362.

Risk assessment of Ceratapion basicorne, a rosette weevil of yellow starthistle - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (30-Jun-06)

Cause and Effect, and How to Make a Better Biocontrol Agent - (Other)

Smith, L. 2006. Cause and effect, and how to make a better biocontrol agent. Biocontrol News and Information.27(2):28N-30N.

Classical Biological Control of Weeds - (Popular Publication) - (03-Apr-06)

Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle with the Rust Fungus Puccinia Jaceae - (Abstract) - (03-Feb-06)

Proposed Field Release of the Weevil, Ceratapion Basicorne (Coleoptera: Apionidae), from Turkey for Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle (Centaurea Solstitialis) in the United States. P. 1-138. - (Government Publication)

Smith, L. 2006. Proposed field release of the weevil, ceratapion basicorne (coleoptera: apionidae), from turkey for biological control of yellow starthistle (centaurea solstitialis) in the United States. Petition submitted to Technical Advisory Group, USDA-APHIS Technical Advisory Group. (Government Publication/Report). 138 p.

Prospective Biological Control Agents for Yellow Starthistle. - (Abstract)

Smith, L., Christofaro, M., Dolgovskaya, M.Y., Tronci, C., Hayat, R. 2006. Prospective biological control agents for yellow starthistle. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings, March 14-16, 2006, Sparks, NV pp.

Biological Control of Knapweeds and Yellow Starthistle - (Abstract)

Smith, L. 2006. Biological control of knapweeds and yellow starthistle. Western Society of Weed Science Meeting Proceedings, March 14-16, 2006, Sparks, NV. pp.

Assessment of Risk of Attack to Safflower by Ceratapion Basicorne, a Prospective Biological Control Agent of Yellow Starthistle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, L., Hayat, R., Christofaro, M., Tronci, C., Tozlu, G., Lecce, F. 2006. Assessment of risk of attack to safflower by ceratapion basicorne, a prospective biological control agent of yellow starthistle. Biological Control. 36(3):337-344.

Status of New Agents for Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle and Russian Thistle. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Smith, L., Christofaro, M., Dolgovskaya, M.Y., Tronci, C., Hayat, R. 2005. Status of new agents for biological control of yellow starthistle and russian thistle. Meeting Proceedings of the California Invasive Plant Council Meeting, Oct. 6-8, 2005, Chico, CA. pp.

Evaluation of Host Plant Specificity of Ceratapion Basicorne (Coleoptera: Apionidae), a Prospective Biological Control Agent of Yellow Starthistle (Centaurea Solstitialis) - (Abstract)

Smith, L., Christofaro, M., Hayat, R., Tronci, C., Tozlu, G. 2005. Evaluation of host plant specificity of ceratapion basicorne (coleoptera: apionidae), a prospective biological control agent of yellow starthistle (centaurea solstitialis). Meeting Proceedings of the Entomological Society of America, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Nov. 6-10, 2005. p.132.

Host Plant Specificity and Potential Impact of Aceria Salsolae (Acari: Eriophyidae), and Agent Proposed for Biological Control of Russian Thistle (Salsola Tragus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, L. 2005. Host plant specificity and potential impact of aceria salsolae (acari: eriophyidae), an agent proposed for biological control of russian thistle (salsola tragus). Biological Control.34(1):83-92.

Biological Control of Spotted and Diffuse Knapweeds - (Government Publication)

Smith, L., Drew, A.E. 2005. Biological control of spotted and diffuse knapweeds. USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Albany, California. 12 p.

Integrated Control and Assessment of Knapweed and Cheatgrass on Department of Defense Installations - (Government Publication)

Paschke, M.W., Redente, E.F., Warren, S.D., Klein, D.A., Smith, L., Klawitter, A.L., Mclendon, T. 2005. Integrated control and assessment of knapweed and cheatgrass on department of defense installations. 87 pp. (Government Publication)

Letter to Editor Regarding "wicked Weed of the West" - (Popular Publication)

Smith, L. 2005. Letter to editor regarding "Wicked Weed of the West". Smithsonian Magazine. February 2005, p.16.

Petition for Release of the Mite Aceria Salsolae (Acari. Eriophyoidea)from Greece for Biological Control of Russian Thistle (Salsola Tragus) - (Government Publication)

Smith, L. 2004. Proposed field release of the blister mite, aceria salsolae (acari: eriophyoidea)from Greece, for biological control of Russian thistle (salsola tragus l.) in the United States. TAG Petition No. 04-06. 60 p.

Proposed Field Release the Blister Mite, Aceria Salsolae (Acari: Eriophyidae), for Biological Control of Russian Thistle (Tumbleweed), Salsola Tragus (Chenopodiaceae) in the United States. - (Government Publication)

Smith, L. 2004. Proposed field release the blister mite, aceria salsolae (acari: eriophyidae), for biological control of russian thistle (tumbleweed), salsola tragus (chenopodiaceae) in the united states. Government Publication/Report.

Field Assessment in Land of Origin of Host Specificity, Infestation Rate and Impact of Ceratapion Basicorne (Coleoptera: Apionidae), a Prospective Biological Control Agent of Yellow Starthistle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uygur, S., Smith, L., Uygur, F.N., Cristofaro, M., Balciunas, J.K. 2005. Field assessment in land of origin of host specificity, infestation rate and impact of ceratapion basicorne (coleoptera: apionidae), a prospective biological control agent of yellow starthistle. Biocontrol. 50(3):525-541.

Restoration from the Ground Up: Control of Exotic Weeds on Military Training Lands - (Abstract)

Paschke, M.W., Redente, E.F., Warren, S.D., Klein, D.A., Smith, L. 2004. Restoration from the ground up: control of exotic weeds on military training lands. Meeting Abstract. (NKS)

Field Cage Assessment of Interference among Insects Attacking Seed Heads of Spotted and Diffuse Knapweed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, L., Mayer, M.G. 2005. Field cage assessment of interference among insects attacking seed heads of spotted and diffuse knapweed. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 15(5):427-442.

Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle: New Prospects for An Old Problem. - (Abstract)

Smith, L., Cristofaro, M., Pitcairn, M., Bruckart, W.L., Woods, D., Widmer, T.L., Berner, D.K., Drew, A.E. 2004. Biological control of yellow starthistle: new prospects for an old problem.. Ecological Society of America Proceedings.

Natural Enemies Associated with Centaurea Solstitialis L. (Yellow Starthistle) and Importance of Ceratapion Species (Apionidae) among Them - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Uygur, S., Smith, L., Bozdogan, O. 2004. Natural enemies associated with centaurea solstitialis l. (yellow starthistle) and importance of ceratapion species (apionidae) among them. Meeting Abstract. (NKS)

Predicting Host Plant Specificity of a Prospective Biological Control Agent: Ceratapion Basicorne, a Weevil Attacking Yellow Starthistle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Smith, L., Cristofaro, M., Hayat, R., Tronci, C. 2004. Predicting host plant specificity of a prospective biological control agent: ceratapion basicorne, a weevil attacking yellow starthistle. Ecological Society of America Proceedings.

Restoration from the Ground Up: Control of Exotic Weeds on Military Training Lands - (Abstract)

Paschke, M., Klein, D., Smith, L., Redente, E. 2004. Restoration from the ground up: control of exotic weeds on military training lands. Meeting Abstract.

Prospective New Agents for Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Smith, L. 2004. Prospective new agents for biological control of yellow starthistle [abstract]. 2004 Proceedings of the California Weed Science Society. 56:136.

Population Densities of Yellow Starthistle (Centaurea Solstitialis) in Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Uygur, S., Smith, L., Uygur, F.N., Cristofaro, M., Balciunas, J.K. 2004. Population densities of yellow starthistle (centaurea solstitialis) in turkey. Weed Science. 52(5):746-753.

Experimental Control of Annual Brome and Knapweed on Military Training Lands. - (Abstract)

PASCHKE, M.W., REDENTE, E.F., WARREN, S.D., KLEIN, D.A., SMITH, L. Experimental control of annual brome and knapweed on military training lands.. SOCIETY FOR RANGE MANAGEMENT MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2004.

Impact of Biological Control Agents on Diffuse Knapweed in Central Montana. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, L. 2004. Impact of biological control agents on diffuse knapweed in central montana. In: Cullen, J.M., Briese, D.T., Kriticos, D.J., Lonsdale, W.M., Morin, L. and Scott, J.K. editors. Proceedings of the XI Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, April 27-May 2, 2003, Canberra, Australia. p. 589-593.

Avoiding and Exploiting Trophic Cascading: Its Role in the Selection of Weed Biological Control Agents. Virtual Biological Control of Imaginary Weeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, L. 2004. Avoiding and exploiting trophic cascading: its role in the selection of weed biological control agents. Virtual biological control of imaginary weeds. In: Cullen, J.M., Briese, D.T., Kriticos, D.J., Lonsdale, W.M., Morin, L. and Scott, J.K., editors. Proceedings of the XI Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, April 27-May 2, 2003, Canberra, Australia. p.175-179.

Psylliodes Chalcomera (Illiger) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae), a Flea Beetle Candidate for Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle Centaurea Solstitialis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cristofaro, M., Dolgovskaya, M.Y., Konstantinov, A., Lecce, F., Ya.Reznik, S., Smith, L., Tronci, C., Volkovitsh, M.G. 2004. Psylliodes chalcomera (illiger) (coleoptera: chrysomelidae: alticinae), a flea beetle candidate for biological control of yellow starthistle centaurea solstitialis. In: Cullen, J.M., Briese, D.T., Kriticos, D.J., Lonsdale, W.M., Morin, L., and Scott, J.K., editors. Proceedings of the XI Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, April 27-May 2, 2003, Canberra, Australia. p.75-80.

Integrated Control and Assessment of Knapweed and Annual Brome on Dod Installations (Cs 1145) - (Abstract)

PASCHKE, M.W., REDENTE, E.F., WARREN, S.D., KLEIN, D.A., SMITH, L., HOWARD, M.E., KLAWITTER, A.L. Integrated Control and Assessment of Knapweed and Annual Brome on DOD Installations (CS 1145). PARTNERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP. 2002.

Integrated Control and Assessment of Knapweed and Cheatgrass on Department of Defense Installations - (Government Publication)

Paschke, M.W.,Warren, S.D., Klein, D.A., Smith, L., Klawitter, Mclendon, T. 2003. Integrated control and assessment of knapweed and cheatgrass on Department of Defense installations. Report to Department of Defense, Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP. 66 p.

Integrated Control and Assessment of Knapweed and Cheatgrass on Department of Defense Installations - (Government Publication)

Paschke, M.W., Redente, E.F., Warren, S.D., Klein, D.A., Smith, L., Klawitter, A.L., Mclendon, T. 2002. Integrated control and assessment of knapweed and cheatgrass on Department of Defense installations. Report to Department of Defense, Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP). 37 p.

Preliminary Screening of New Natural Enemies of Yellow Starthistle, centaurea Solstitialis L. (Asteraceae) in Eastern Anatolia - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Cristofaro, M., Hayat, R., Gultekin, L., Tozlu, G., Zengin, H., Tronci, C., Lecce, F., Sahin, F., Smith, L. 2002. Preliminary screening of new natural enemies of yellow starthistle, centaurea solstitialis l. (asteraceae) in eastern anatolia.. Meeting Proceedings.

Non-Target Host Plant List for Host Specificity Testing Or Russian Thistle (Salsola Tragus L.) (Chenopodiaceae). - (Government Publication)

Pitcairn, M.J., Akers, R.P., Smith, L. 2002. Non-target host plant list for host specificity testing on Russian thistle (Salsola tragus L.)(Chenopodiaceae). Petition submitted to Technical Advisory Group, USDA-APHIS. TAG Petition No. 02-01. 29 pp. (Government Publication/Report).

New Developments in the Biological Control of Invasive Weeds - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Smith, L. 2002. New developments in the biological control of invasive weeds. Weed Science Society of California Meeting Proceedings.` 54:159-165

Integrated Control and Assessment of Knapweed and Cheatgrass on Department of Defense Installations - (Government Publication)

Paschke, M.W., Warren, S.D., Klein, D.A., Smith, L., Klawitter, A.L., Mclendon, T. 2001. Integrated control and assessment of knapweed and cheatgrass on Department of Defense installations. Report to Department of Defense, Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP). 33 p.

Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SMITH, L., BALCIUNAS, J.K., PITCAIRN, M.J. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF YELLOW STARTHISTLE. CALIFORNIA WEED SCIENCE SOCIETY. 2001.

Integrated Control and Assessment of Knapweed and Cheatgrass on Department of Defense Installations - (Government Publication)

Paschke, M.W., Redente, E.F., Warren, S.D., Klein, D.A., Smith, L., Howard, M.E., Mclendon, T. 2000. Integrated control and assessment of knapweed and cheatgrass on department of defense installations. Research and Development Magazine. (Government Publication).

Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Smith, L., Balciunas, J.K., Pitcairn, M.J. 2003. Biological control of yellow starthistle. Proceedings California Exotic Pest Plant Council Symposium. Vol. 6:2000,2001,2002.p.41.