Range Ecology Research Program Uvalde Research and Extension Center
	Publications Owens, M.K., R.K. Lyons and C.J. Alejandro. 2006. Rainfall partitioning within semiarid juniper communities: Effects of event size and canopy cover. Hydrological Processes 20:3179-3189. Wilcox, B.P., M.K. Owens, W.A. Dugas, D.N. Ueckert, and C.R. Hart. 2006. Shrubs, streamflow, and the paradox of scale . Hydrological Processes 20:3245-3259. Cooper, S.M., M.K. Owens, R. M. Cooper and T.F. Ginnett. 2006. Effect of supplemental feeding on spatial distribution and browse utilization by white-tailed deer in semi-arid rangeland. Journal of Arid Environments 66:716-726. Amador, B. A., J. E. Slosser, G. B. Idol, M. N. Parajulee, W. E. Pinchak, R. J. Ansley and M. K. Owens. 2006. Population dynamics and response to mesquite pod supplementation of Algarobius bottimeri and Mimosetes amicus. Southwest Entomology 31:103-112. Moore, G.W. and M.K. Owens. 2006. Removing adult overstory trees stimulates growth and transpiration of conspecific juvenile trees. Rangeland Ecology & Management 59:416-421. Wilcox, B.P., M.K. Owens, R.W. Knight and R.K. Lyons. 2005. Do woody plants affect streamflow on semiarid karst rangelands? Ecological Applications 15:127-136. Streeks, T.J., M.K. Owens and S.G. Whisenant. 2005. Fire behavior modeling in mesquite/acacia shrublands. International Journal of Wildland Fire 14:131-140. Ocumpaugh, W.R., W.J. Grichar Jr., M.A. Hussey, A.H. Abrament, M.K. Owens, R.L. Reed, J.P. Muir, D. Bade, and J.L. Reilley. 2004. Registration of ‘BeeTAM-08' Bundleflower. Crop Science 44:1861. Ocumpaugh, W.R., W.J. Grichar Jr., M.A. Hussey, A.H. Abrament, M.K. Owens, R.L. Reed, J.P. Muir, D. Bade, and J.L. Reilley. 2004. Registration of ‘BeeTAM-57' Bundleflower. Crop Science 44:1863. Ocumpaugh, W.R., W.J. Grichar Jr., M.A. Hussey, A.H. Abrament, M.K. Owens, R.L. Reed, J.P. Muir, D. Bade, and J.L. Reilley. 2004. Registration of ‘BeeTAM-37' Bundleflower. Crop Science 44:1862. Ocumpaugh, W.R., W.J. Grichar Jr., M.A. Hussey, A.H. Abrament, M.K. Owens, R.L. Reed, J.P. Muir, D. Bade, and J.L. Reilley. 2004. Registration of ‘BeeTAM-06' Bundleflower. Crop Science 44:1860. Cooper, S.M., M.K. Owens, D.E. Spalinger, and T.F. Ginnett. 2003. The architecture of shrubs after defoliation and the subsequent feeding behavior of browsers. Oikos 100:387-393. PDF Owens, M.K. 2003. Approaches and Techniques of Rainfall Manipulation In: Changing Precipitation Regimes and Terrestrial Ecosystems. J.F. Weltzin and G.R. McPherson(eds). University of Arizona Press. pp 72-89. Perkins, S. and M.K. Owens. 2002. Growth and biomass allocation of shrub and grass seedlings in response to predicted changes in precipitation seasonality. Plant Ecology 168:107-120. PDF Owens, M. Keith, J.W. Mackley and C.J. Carroll. 2002. Vegetation dynamics following seasonal fires in mixed mesquite/acacia savanna. J. Range Manage. 55:509-516. PDF Owens, M.K., C.A. Taylor, Jr, C. Lin, and S.G. Whisenant. 1998. Seasonal patterns of plant flammability and monoterpenoid content of Juniperus ashei. J. Chem. Ecology 24:2115-2129. Owens, M.K., E.J. Straka, C.J. Carroll, and C.A. Taylor, Jr. 1998. A comparison of techniques for extracting monoterpenoids from Juniperus (Cupressaceae) species. J. Range Manage. 51:540-544. Etzenhouser, M.J., M.K. Owens, D.E. Spalinger and S.B. Murden. 1998. Foraging behavior of browsing ruminants in a heterogeneous landscape. Landscape Ecology 13:55-64. Laxson, J.D., W.H. Schacht and M.K. Owens. 1997. Evaluation of mesquite agroforestry systems in a semiarid environment. J. Range Manage. 50:550-554. Owens, M.K. 1996. The role of leaf and canopy level gas exchange in the replacement of Quercus virginiana by Juniperus ashei in semiarid savannas. Amer. J. of Botany 83:617-623. Owens, M.K., Wallace, R.B. and S. Archer. 1995. Landscape and microsite influences on shrub recruitment in a disturbed semiarid Quercus-Juniperus woodland. Oikos 74:493-502. Owens, M.K. and T.G. Schliesing. 1995. Invasive potential of Ashe juniper after mechanical disturbance. J. Range Manage. 48:503-507. Owens, M.K., R.B. Wallace and S. Archer. 1995. Seed dormancy and longevity of Acacia berlandieri and Leucaena pulverulenta in a semiarid environment. J. Arid Environments 29:15-23. Holloway, J.W., B.G. Warrington, F.M. Rouquette, Jr., C.R. Long, M.K. Owens and J.F. Baker. 1994. Herbage allowance X yearling heifer phenotype interactions for preweaning calf growth on humid pasture and semiarid rangeland. J. Animal Science. 72:1417-1424. Ekblad, R.L., J.W. Stuth and M.K. Owens. 1993. Grazing pressure impacts on potential foraging competition between Angora goats and white-tailed deer. Small Ruminant Research 11:195-208. Holloway, J.W., B.G. Warrington, F.M. Rouquette, Jr., C.R. Long, M.K. Owens and J.F. Baker. 1993. Forage availability X first calf females phenotype interactions for Brahman-Hereford F1 yearling heifers grazing humid pasture and semiarid rangeland. J. Animal Science. 71:271-281. Owens, M.K. and M.C. Schreiber. 1992. Seasonal gas exchange characteristics of two evergreen trees in a semiarid environment. Photosynthetica 26:389-398. Holloway, J.W., B.G. Warrington, F.M. Rouquette, Jr., C.R. Long, M.K. Owens and J.F. Baker. 1992. Forage availability X heifer phenotype interactions for Brahman-Hereford F1 yearling heifers grazing humid pasture and semiarid rangeland. J. Animal Science 70:2658-2667. Owens, M.K. and B.E. Norton. 1992. Interactions of grazing and plant protection on sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) seedling survival. J. Range Manage. 45:257-261. Owens, M.K. 1991. Utilization patterns by Angora goats within the plant canopies of two Acacia shrubs. J. Range Manage. 44:457-461. Owens, M.K., K.L. Launchbaugh, and J.W. Holloway. 1991. Pasture characteristics affecting spatial distribution of utilization by cattle in mixed brush communities. J. Range Manage. 44:118-123. Owens, M.K. and B.E. Norton. 1990. Survival of juvenile basin big sagebrush under different grazing regimes. J. Range Manage. 43:132-135. Owens, M.K. and B.E. Norton. 1989. The impact of "available area" on Artemisia tridentata seedling dynamics. Vegetatio 82:155-162. Hacker, R.B., B.E. Norton, M.K. Owens and D.O. Frye. 1988. Grazing of crested wheatgrass, with particular reference to effects of pasture size. J. Range Manage. 41:73-78. Owens, M.K., H.G. Gardiner and B.E. Norton. 1985. A photographic technique for repeated mapping of rangeland plant populations in permanent plots. J. Range Manage. 38:231-232. West, N.E., F.D. Provenza, P.S. Johnson and M.K. Owens. 1984. Vegetation changes after 13 years of livestock grazing exclusion on sagebrush semidesert in west central Utah. J. Range Manage. 37:262-264. Request a reprint of any of these articles by sending me an e-mail message.