| Below is a list of articles with the most recent ones listed first. |
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Preface by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| This is the preface to the series of articles by Dr. Gilbert that are included in this section |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Conclusion by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| This is the Concluding article for the series on Mesquite by Dr. L. E. Gilbert. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Interaction (Illustration) of Mesquite Grasslands by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| A depiction of known or suspected interactions among common components, processes, or phenomena characteristic of mesquite grasslands of the Rio Grande plains. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Drought Cycles, Shrub Clumps, and Desertification by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| Long-term consideration of land use schemes in the Rio Grande Plain must consider the certainty of major drought, and that shrub removal itself may have an impact on the climate The simplified system human are rapidly introducing to the region should be a major concern. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Natural Controls of Shrub Density by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| An explanation of why indiscriminate removal or disruption of the diverse woody vegetation on the Rio Grande Plain may have the consequence of creating an uncontrolled increase in density by a normally "well regulated" species like mesquite. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Termites and the Nitrogen Cycle by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| Termites are important in the South Texas ecosystem, and caution should be used in interpreting and applying short term, narrowly focused experiments on termite removal. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Ecological Consequences of Mesquite Fixation of Nitrogen by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| A discussion of the potential benefits of mesquite-fixed nitrogen in South Texas and other semi-arid and arid regions. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Fixed Nitrogen in Shrub Clump Food Webs by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| A discussion of the benefits of nitrogen fixation by shrub plants, including mesquite. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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The Status of Mesquite: Assumption vs. Hypothesis by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| This article is intended to raise a bit of doubt about current dogma (re: Mesquite) and to suggest some questions which should be pursued by ecologists and range scientists interested in South Texas vegetation |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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Introduction by Dr. Lawrence E. Gilbert |
Topic: Mesquite |
| This article discusses mesquite, including its role and history, in the Rio Grande plain of Texas which in general is the area between the Rio Grande and the Nueces Rivers. Lack of adequate research may perpetuate the questionable perception that mesquite is a negative factor in the environment. |
| Published: Wednesday January 18, 2006 |
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