Tyler Brummer
RESEARCH OVERVIEW:
Spatial and temporal structuring of introduced plant species populations.
My research is focused on understanding spatial patterns in plant species distributions
as well as spatial and temporal patterns in the spread of invasive species at multiple
scales. One portion of my research concerns understanding species distributions at
watershed scales to both understand landscape processes driving introduced plant species
distributions and to develop tools for government agencies to aid in targeted management
of plant species of ecological concern.
I am also studying the spatial age and genetic structure of a moderately long lived
perennial species, Dalmatian toadflax. By looking at the spatial age structure of
populations, we can begin to understand the recent history of these populations and
infer landscape processes driving population dynamics and spatial spread. We are also
trying to use spatial genetic information to study source/sink metapopulation dynamics.
By elucidating the processes driving invasion, we can start to make better predictions
about future distributions of these species. A more mechanistic understanding of the
processes driving the spatial spread of introduced species can help inform management
and develop novel methods of invasive species management.
Recent Publications:
Brummer TJ, Maxwell BD, Higgs MD, and Rew LJ (2013) Role of ecological factors in local scale
invasive species distribution models and management. Diversity and Distributions, 19, 1-4.
Brummer T, Maxwell BD, and Rew LJ (2010) Using plant survey data: detection accuracy and implications
for habitat modeling. 2nd Conference on Invasive Species in Natural Areas, October 25-29, 2010, Coeur D’Alene, ID.
Rew L, Taper ML, Pollnac F, Brummer T, and Balbach H (2010) Dispersal of plant propagules by vehicles. Society for Range Management and Weed Science Society of America, “Working landscapes
providing for the future”, February 7-11 2010, Denver, Colorado. p80.
Brummer T, Maxwell BD, Keith B, and Rew L (2010) Are plant invasions episodic. Society for Range Management and Weed Science Society of America, “Working landscapes
providing for the future”, February 7-11 2010, Denver, Colorado. p68. Poster presentation.
Keith B, Brummer T, Dyer W, Maxwell B, and Rew LJ (2010) Deciphering dispersal patterns of Dalmatian
toadflax. Society for Range Management and Weed Science Society of America, “Working landscapes
providing for the future”, February 7-11 2010, Denver, Colorado. p68. Poster presentation.
Balbach H, Rew LJ, Pollnac F, and Brummer T (2010) Army and DoD approaches to managing spread of invasive species. Armed Forces
Pest Management Board. Jackonsville, FL, 8-12th February, 2010.
Rew LJ, Brummer T, and Pollnac F (2010) Vehicles as vectors of seed dispersal. Montana Weed Control Association Annual Meeting. January 13th 2010, Missoula, MT.
Rew LJ, Pollnac F, Brummer T, and Balbach H (2008) Evaluating plant propagule richness and abundance when transported
on different vehicle types. SERDP 2008 Partners in Environmental Technology Symposium and Technical Workshop. 2 December 2008, Washington DC. Poster presentation.
Brummer T, Maxwell BD, and Rew LJ (2008) Characterizing invasion of Linaria dalmatica at the population and metapopulation scale. 5th International Weed Science Congress, Vancouver, Canada. 20-25 June, 2008. p 36. Poster Presentation.
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