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Competition between Schizachyrium scoparium and Buchloe dactyloides: The role of soil nutrients by Bush, J.K., Van Auken, O.W.

“…A greenhouse experiment was conducted to evaluate the competitive abilities of Schizachyrium scoparium (little bluestem) and Buchloe dactyloides (buffalo…”
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Structure of Quercus gambelii communities in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, USA by Ryniker, K.A., Bush, J.K., Van Auken, O.W.

“…The structure of eight Quercus gambelii (Gambel's oak) communities in the Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, USA were examined. Belt transects were used to…”
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The role of soil moisture, salinity, and oxygen on the growth of Helianthus paradoxus (Asteraceae) in an inland salt marsh of west Texas by Bush, J.K.

“…Helianthus paradoxus (Pecos sunflower) is a threatened annual sunflower endemic to salt marshes in the Chihuahuan Desert of North America. From year to year,…”
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Woody plant growth related to planting time and clipping of a C4 grass by Bush, J.K. (University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.), Van Auken, O.W

“…The density of woody plants has increased in grasslands throughout the world, but the cause has been elusive, although changes in herbivory seem central. In…”
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Photosynthetic rates of two species of malvaceae, Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii by Van Auken, O.W, Bush, J.K

“…We examined two co-occurring species of Malvaceae in the savanna of central Texas to determine their photosynthetic response to varying levels of light…”
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Soil Nitrogen and Carbon after Twenty Years of Riparian Forest Development by Bush, J.K

“…Soil C and N were measured from a chronosequence of adjacent riparian forest sites located along the floodplain terrace of the San Antonio River. The…”
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Relative competitive ability of Helianthus paradoxus and its progenitors, H. annuus and H. petiolaris (Asteraceae), in varying soil salinities by Bush, J.K, Van Auken, O.W

“…The effect of soil salinity on the growth and competition among Helianthus paradoxus, H. annuus, and H. petiolaris was examined in a greenhouse experiment to…”
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Growth of Prosopis glandulosa in response to changes in aboveground and belowground interference by Van Auken, O. W., Bush, J. K.

“…Recent increases in woody plant density have occurred in grasslands worldwide, but both the cause and mechanisms involved in these changes have been elusive…”
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Importance of time of germination and soil depth on growth of Prosopsis glandulosa (Leguminosae) seedlings in the presence of a C4 grass by Bush J.K, Van Auken O.W

“…In an investigation of the causes of the invasion of woody plants into grasslands, competition between seedlings of Prosopis glandulosa Toff. and Bouteloua…”
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The importance of neighbors, soil pH, phosphorus, and nitrogen for the growth of two C4 grasses by Van Auken, O W, Bush, J K

“…Van Auken and Bush completed a greenhouse experiment that examined the effects of neighbors, soil pH, added phosphorus and nitrogen on the growth of Paspalum…”
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Prosopis glandulosa growth: influence of nutrients and simulated grazing of Bouteloua curtipendula by Van Auken, O. W., Bush, J. K.

“…The growth of the honey mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa Torr.) was examined as it was affected by simulated grazing of the grass Bouteloua curtipendula grown…”
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Changes in nitrogen, carbon, and other surface soil properties during secondary succession by Bush, J.K, Van Auken, O.W

“…Soils were analyzed from 10 river terrace plant communities ranging in age from 5 yr to more than 150 yr. Soil C and N concentrations increased significantly…”
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Importance of grass density and time of planting on Prosopis glandulosa seedling growth by Van Auken, O. W., Bush, J. K.

“…Growth experiments were conducted in a greenhouse with seedlings of Prosopis glandulosa Torr. (honey mesquite) and Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. (bermuda grass)…”
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Competitive interactions between Cynodon dactylon and Acacia smallii seedlings at different nutrient levels by Cohn, E.J. (University of Texas, San Antonio), Van Auken, O.W, Bush, J.K

“…The interaction between Acacia smallii Isley (huisache) and Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. (bermuda grass) was examined in a greenhouse replacement experiment…”
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Light requirements for growth of Prosopis glandulosa seedlings by Bush, J.K, Van Auken, O.W

“…A greenhouse study was conducted to determine light requirements of Prosopis glandulosa Torr. (mesquite) seedlings. Maximum growth occurred in the highest…”
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Competition between Schizachyrium scoparium and Prosopis glandulosa by Van Auken, O.W, Bush, J.K

“…A competition experiment was carried out in a greenhouse with Schizachyrium scoparium (Michx.) Nash (little bluestem) and seedlings of Prosopis glandulosa…”
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Factors influencing the density and distribution of Selaginella lepidophylla in the Black Gap area of the Chihuahuan desert of western Texas by Van Auken, O.W. (University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX), Bush, J.K

“…In the Chihuahuan desert, the distribution of the poikilohydric resurrection plant, Selaginella lepidophylla (Hook. and Grev.) Spring. (Selaginellaceae,…”
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Some demographic and allometric characteristics of Acacia smallii (Mimosaceae) in successional communities by Bush, J.K, Van Auken, O.W

“…Diameter distributions of Acacia smallii Isley were examined in the South Texas Plains Region in a series of successional communities ranging in age from 15 yr…”
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Interspecific competition between Prosopis glandulosa Torr. (honey mesquite) and Diospyros texana Scheele (Texas persimmon) by Van Auken, O.W, Bush, J.K

“…Short-term growth experiments were carried out in a greenhouse with seedlings of Prosopis glandulosa Torr. (honey mesquite) and Diospyros texana Scheele (Texas…”
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Influence of shade and herbaceous competition on the seedling growth of two woody species by Van Auken, O.W. (The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX), Bush, J.K

“…The effects of shade and herbaceous competition on the growth of Acacia smallii and Celtis laevigata seedlings were studied using a factorial field experiment…”
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