FY2012 Annual Report Project Descriptions
FY2012 Annual Report Project Descriptions
ENVIRONMENT
UVM research scientists and outreach specialists ...
examine how various ecological and forest management
practices affects the future population viability of rare plant
Polemonium vanbruntiae. We use ecological modeling to inform
conservation management of rare plant populations on National Forest
lands.
The Effect of Management Activities on the Population Persistence of
Rare Plant Appalachian Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium Vanbrunatiae) in the
Green Mountain National Forest
BERMINGHAM 3
understand invasive earthworm ecology in forested and
agricultural ecosystems informs conservation and land management. In
particular, the prevention of invasion can help maintain forest health
and help vigorous regeneration of sugar maple.
Earthworm Mediated Losses of N from Dairy and Maple Production Systems in Vermont
GORRES 3
determine if the popular ornamental shrubs Japanese
barberry and Oriental bittersweet should continue to be available in
nurseries in Vermont
The Potential Evolutionary Response of Two Woody Invasive Species:
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) and Oriental Bittersweet
(Celastrus orbiculatus)
MOLOFSKY 3
develop predictive models of for what phenotypic and ecological characteristics favor invasion into wetland communities.
Trait variation across species range: Explaining invasion differences
MOLOFSKY 3
develop a better understanding of soil development and stream chemistry
in the important headwaters of northern New England
Collaborative Research: Landform Controls on Hydrologic Flowpaths
and Pedogenesis Explain Solute Retention and Export from Pedon to
Catchment Scales
ROSS 3
determine the amount of nitrogen that moves directly from precipitation to streams in the northeast
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Survey of Nitrate Isotopes to Detect Atmospheric Nitrate Inputs to
Stream and Soil Waters of Forested Watersheds in the Northeastern USA
ROSS 3
develop a better understanding of carbon and nutrient dynamics in Vermont soils
Northeast Coordinating Committee on Soil Testing
ROSS 3
Entomology and Integrated Pest Management
determine if preadaptations or rapid evolution contributed to the success of CPB in northern temperate potato agroecosystems
Climate range expansion during colonization of a major crop pest, Colorado Potato Beetle
CHEN 3a
participate in a NE wide network of Plant Diagnostic
Clinics and First Detector Networks to identify new and introduced
pests, diseases and invasives
Northeast Plant Diagnostic Network
HAZELRIGG 3a
improve management of soybean cyst nematode by better understanding mechanisms associated with disease suppression
Ecology of Nematode-Suppressive Soils in Midwest Soybean-Cropping Systems
NEHER 3a
gain a better understanding of the biological diversity in soil that leads to natural disease suppression
Plant-Parasitic
Nematode Management as a Component of Sustainable Soil Health Programs
in Horticultural and Field Crop Production Systems
NEHER 3a
assess the potential of fungi for management of thrips in forests and greenhouse ornamental crops.
Entomopathogenic
Fungi for Management of Pear Thrips, Western Flower Thrips and Other
Related Insect Pests with Soil - Inhabiting Stages in Greenhouses and
Forests
PARKER 3a
assess the virulence and persistence of select fungal
isolates applied to hemlock woolly adelgid and determine the occurrence
of fungal epizootics within northern New England.
Hemlock Resource
Protection in Northern New England: Assessing the Potential of
Myriangium sp., an Insect-Killing Fungus, in Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
PARKER 3a
assess a maple tree species as a sentinel tree system for early detection of the Asian longhorned beetle.
Biological Control of Arthropod Pests and Weeds
PARKER 3a
assess the effectiveness of combining insect-killing fungi
and predatory mites on marigold guardian plant systems for thrips IPM of
spring bedding plants in commercial greenhouses.
Granular Formulations of Insect-Killing Fungi with Plant-Medicated IPM Systems for Thrips
SKINNER 3a
conduct a pilot training program on scouting and pest and disease ID to encourage growers to implement IPM.
Scouting to Reduce Chemical Pesticide Use in Greenhouse Ornamentals
SKINNER 3a
assess the effectiveness of combining insect-killing fungi
and predatory mites on marigold guardian plant systems for thrips IPM in
organic greenhouses.
Fungi, Predatory Mites and Guardian Plants for Thrips IPM in Organic Greenhouse Ornamentals
SKINNER 3a
assess the virulence, persistence and spread of select fungal isolates applied to hemlock woolly adelgid.
Dynamics of Naturally Occurring Fungal-Induced Epizootics of Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
SKINNER 3a
evaluate the effectiveness of a plant-mediated system combining marigolds, Beauveria bassiana and predatory mites to manage thrips in greenhouse ornamentals.
Discovery of Entomopathogens and Their Integration and Safety in Pest Management Systems
SKINNER 3a
h4>Nutrient Runoff and Water Quality
construct and evaluate a low-impact development stormwater
retrofit project aimed at improving water quality using soils and plants
to filter parking lot runoff
Implementing Low Impact Development in Waitsfield, Vermont
HURLEY 3b
help grass-based farmers extend the grazing season and
address winter management practices that may reduce feed and energy
costs.
Winter Pasture and Bedded Pack Management for Vermont Dairy Farmers
NEHER 3b
create awareness among stakeholders, agencies, and
scientists to develop incentive programs leading to improved water
quality Choptank River watershed and to broader regional and national
audiences
improve Agricultural Pollution Control through
Performance-based Incentives in the Choptank River Watershed of the
Chesapeake Bay
PARSONS 3b
Environmental Management
investigate fire feedbacks on ecological communities.
Linking Models to Data to Investigate Patterns and Process in Savannas
BECKAGE 3c
Forest Resources
forecast forest composition and carbon sequestration in response to global climate change.
Using Historical Change to Predict Future Distribution of High Elevation Forests in Northern New England
BECKAGE 3d
forecast forest composition and carbon sequestration in response to global climate change.
Projecting climate change impacts on Vermont forests using dynamic vegetation models
BECKAGE 3d
develop protocal to manage pests in sugar maple stands using cultural integrated pest management techniques
Ecological Management for Sustained Maple Forest Health and Productivity
TOBI 3d