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875 Perimeter Drive
     MS 1135
Moscow, ID 83844-1135

phone (208) 885-6536
4range@uidaho.edu

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R. Robberecht, Ph. D.
Professor

Phone: (208) 885-6536
Fax: (208) 885-6226

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Ecophysiology and Information Technology in Ecology
Courses

 Ecology
World Biomes: North American Ecosystems
Plant Ecophysiology
Online Courses
 
Research

Physiological plant ecology; plant response to environmental stress factors; mechanisms of plant competition; cold and heat stress effects; plant water relations; photosynthesis and plant energy balance; extensive research on mechanisms of plant response to natural and enhanced levels of UV-B radiation.

Monitoring the long-term effects of moderate livestock grazing on stream condition before and after the implementation of the Pacific Salmon and Inland Native Trout Conservation Strategies.

An electronic CD-ROM-based analysis of rangeland habitat types of Idaho.

The research and application of information technology in the science of ecology, including integrated and interactive lessons on ecology.

An assessment of abandoned railroad grades in riparian areas in the University of Idaho experimental forest.

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Selected Publications

Bassman, J.H. and R. Robberecht. 2006. Effects of Enhanced UV-B Radiation on growth and gas exchange in Quercus rubra L.: Response following three years exposure in field and glasshouse. International Journal of Plant Science. In press.

Bassman, J.H., G.E. Edwards, and R. Robberecht. 2003. Photosynthesis and growth in seedlings of five forest tree species with contrasting leaf anatomy subjected to supplemental UV-B radiation. Forest Science 49:176-187.

Bassman, J.H., G.E. Edwards and R. Robberecht. 2002. Long-term exposure to enhanced UV-B radiation is not detrimental to growth and photosynthesis in Douglas-fir. New Phytologist 154:107-120.

Warren, J.M., J.H. Bassman, D.S. Mattinson, J.K. Fellman, G.E. Edwards, and R. Robberecht. 2002. Alteration of foliar flavonoid composition induced by enhanced UV-B radiation in Pinus ponderosa, Quercus rubra, Pseudotsuga menziesii and Populus trichocarpa. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology  66:125-133.

Bassman, J.H., R. Robberecht, and G.E. Edwards. 2000. Effects of Enhanced UV-B Radiation on Growth and Gas Exchange in Populus deltoides Bartr. Ex Marsh. International Journal of Plant Science 162:103-110.

Nagel, L.M., J.H. Bassman, G.E. Edwards, R. Robberecht, and V.R. Franceshi. 1998. Leaf area and anatomical changes associated with exposure to enhanced ultraviolet-B radiation in Populus trichocarpa, Quercus rubra, Pseudostuga menziesii, and Pinus ponderosa. Physiologia Plantarum 104:385-396.

Sadiq, R., M.W. Stock, D. Wenny, and R. Robberecht. 1998. An expert system for forest nursery management. AI Applications 12:41-50.

Junttila, O., and R. Robberecht. 1998. Ecological aspects of cold-adapted plants with a special emphasis on environmental control of cold hardening and dehardening. Chapter 2, in R. Margesin and F. Schinner, editors. Cold-adapted organisms - Fundamentals and applications. Landes Bioscience, Georgetown, Texas, USA.

Bunting, S.C., R. Robberecht, and G.E. Defoss. 1998. Length and timing of grazing on postburn productivity of two bunchgrasses in an experimental range. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 8:15-20.

Schumaker, M.A., J.H. Bassman, R. Robberecht, and G. Radamaker. 1997. Growth, leaf anatomy, and physiology of Populus clones in response to solar ultraviolet-B radiation. Tree Physiology 17:617-626.

Kolb, P.F. and R. Robberecht. 1996. High temperature and water stress effects on the survival of Pinus ponderosa seedlings. Tree Physiology. 16:665-672.

Defossé, G.E., M.B. Bertiller, and R. Robberecht. 1997. Soil water, topography, grazing, and wind effects on emergence and survival of Festuca spp. in a grassland of Patagonia. Journal of Vegetation Science 8:677-684.

Defoss, G.E., R. Robberecht, and M.B. Bertiller. 1997. Seedling dynamics of Festuca in Patagonia: Competition, microsites, and grazing. Journal of Range Management 50:73-79.

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Education

Ph.D. Plant Ecophysiological Ecology, Utah State University
M.S. Plant Ecophysiological Ecology, Utah State University
B.S. Biology/Ecology, San Diego State University