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BOOKS PUBLISHED:

1990.      Luken, J.O. Directing ecological succession. Chapman and Hall, London, 251 pages.                     

EDITED VOLUMES:

1998.      Luken, J.O. (editor). Undergraduate Research in Kentucky: The Biological Sciences. Special Issues Section for the Transactions of the Kentucky Academy of Science 59:1-50.

1997.      Luken, J.O. and J.W. Thieret (editors). Assessment and management of plant invasions. Springer-Verlag Environmental Management Series, New York. 324 pp.

1997.      Luken, J.O. Introduction to Biology Laboratories BIO 150/151. Wm. C. Brown Publishers, Dubuque,Iowa, 306 pp.

BOOK CHAPTERS:

2014. Luken, J.O. Forest Invasions: perceptions, impacts and management questions. Pages 356-368 in F.S. Gilliam, Editor, The herbaceous layer in forests of eastern North America, 2nd Edition, Oxford University Press.

2009.     Luken, J.O. and K.Walters. Management of plant invaders within a marsh: an organizing principle for ecological restoration? Pp. 61-76 in Inderjit editor. Management of Invasive Weeds.  Springer Science + Business Media B.V. PDF

2003.      Luken, J.O.  Invasions of forests in the eastern United States. Pages 283-301 In: F.S. Gilliam and M.R. Roberts, Editors. The herbaceous layer in forests of eastern North America, Oxford University Press.

1997.      Luken, J.O.  Managing plant invasions: Implicating ecological succession. Chapter 11. Assessment and Management of Plant Invasions, J.O. Luken and J.W. Thieret (eds), Springer-Verlag, New York.

1997.      Luken, J.O. Conservation in the context of non-indigenous species. Pages 107-116 In: Conservation in fragmented landscapes.MW Schwartz (ed.), Chapman and Hall, New York.

1993.      Luken, J.O.  Prioritizing patches for control of invasive plant species: A case study with Amur honeysuckle.  Pages 211-214 in W.H. McKnight (ed.) Biological Pollution:The Control and Impact of Invasive Exotic Species, Indiana Academy of Science, Indianapolis, Indiana

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS:

2015. Hutchens, J.J. and J.O. Luken. Prey capture success by established and introduced populations of the Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula). Ecological Restoration 33:171-177.

2015. Luken,J.O. What the land reveals: a journey into a Low County rice plantation. The South Carolina Review 47:141-146.

2014. Barker, J.E., J.J. Hutchens and J.O Luken. Macroinvertebrates associated with water hyacinth roots and a root analog. Freshwater Science 33:159-167.

2013. Noe, Z, J.J. Jackson, H.J. Hutchens, K. Walters, J.O. Luken and K.S. Godwin. Effects of shoreline development on composition and physical structure of plants in a South Carolina high marsh. Estuaries and Coasts 10.1007/s12237-013-9659-3 Estuaries and Coasts 37:56-66

2012. Luken, J.O. Relative stability of plant communities in a South Carolina high salt marsh. Castanea 77:327-334.

2012. Rotella, A.R. and J.O. Luken. Biomass and growth of waterhyacinth in a tidal blackwater river, South Carolina. Southeastern Naturalist 11:361-374.

2012. Luken, J. O. Long-term outcomes of Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) establishment. Restoration Ecology 20:669-670

2010.     Walters, K., J.J. Hutchens, E.T. Koepfler and J.O. Luken. Local-scale characteristics of high-marsh communities next to developed and undeveloped shorelines in an ocean-dominated estuary, Murrells Inlet, SC. Aquatic Sciences 72:309-324. PDF

2009.     Hutchens, J.J. and J.O. Luken. Prey capture in the Venus flytrap: collection or selection. Botany 87:1007-1010. PDF

2007.   Luken, J.O. Performance of Dionaea muscipula as influenced by developing vegetation. The Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society 134:45-52. PDF

2007.      Laliberte, L., J.O. Luken, J.J. Hutchens, and K.S. Godwin. The ecological boundaries of six Carolina bays: community composition and ecotone distribution. Wetlands 27:873-883. PDF

2007.      Luken, J.O. Performance of Dionaea muscipula as influenced by developing vegetation. The Journal of the Torrey   Botanical Society 134:45-52. PDF

2005.      Luken, J.O. Dionaea muscipula Ellis (Venus' Fly Trap) Establishment, Release, and Response of Associated Species in Mowed Patches on the Rims of Carolina Bays.  Restoration Ecology 13: 678-684. PDF

2005.      Luken, J.O.  Habitats of the Venus’ fly trap (Dionaea muscipula) associated with Carolina bays. Southeastern Naturalist 4:573-584. PDF

2005.      Luken, J.O. Characterizing illegal harvest of the Venus’ fly trap at Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve, SC. Natural Areas Journal 25:295-299. PDF

2004.      Luken, J.O. and T. R. Seastedt. Management of plant invasions: the conflict of perspective. Weed Technology 18:1514-1517. PDF

2004.      Luken, J.O. An index of invasion for the ground layer of riparian forest vegetation. Natural Areas Journal 24:336-340.

2003.      Luken, J.O. The Amur honeysuckle invasion: a chronicle of questions. Journal of the Kentucky Academy of Science. 64:97-99

2002.      Luken, J.O. and J. Spaeth. 2002. Comparison of riparian forests within and beyond the boundaries of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky, USA. Natural Areas Journal 22:283-289.

2001.      Luken, J.O. and J.W. Thieret. Floristic comparisons of mudflats and shorelines at Cave Run Lake, Kentucky. Castanea 66:336-351.

2000.      Luken, J.O. and T.N. Bezold. Plant communities associated with different shoreline elements at Cave Run Lake, Kentucky. Wetlands 20:479-486.

2000. Luken, J.O. and T.N. Bezold. Species richness and wetland status of different shoreline elements at Cave Run Lake. Castanea 65:126-138.

2000. Luken, J.O. and M. Shea. Repeated prescribed burning at Dinsmore Woods State Nature Preserve: Responses of the understory community. Natural Areas Journal 20:150-158.

1997.      Luken, J.O., L.W. Kuddes, and T.W. Tholemeir. Community response to gap creation in thickets of Amur honeysuckle. Restoration Ecology 5:229-235.

1997.      Luken, J.O., L.W. Kuddes, and T.W. Tholemeier. Comparative responses of Amur honeysuckle and spicebush to increased light. American Midland Naturalist 138:331-343.

1996.      Thieret, J.W. and J.O. Luken.  The Typhaceae in the Southeastern United States.  Harvard Papers in Botany 8:27-56.

1996.      Luken, J.O. and J.W. Thieret.  Amur honeysuckle, Its fall from grace.  Bioscience 46:18-24.

1995.      Luken, J.O. and J.W. Thieret.  Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii; Caprifoliaceae): Its ascent, decline, and fall. Sida 16: 479-503.

1996.      Luken, J.O., T.W. Tholemeir, B.H. Kunkel, and L.W. Kuddes.  Performance, plasticity, and   acclimation potential of Lonicera maackii in contrasting light environments. Canadian Journal of Botany 73:1953-1961

1995.      Luken, J.O., T.W. Tholemeier, B.H. Kunkel, and L.W. Kuddes.  Branch architecture plasticity in Amur honeysuckle: Initial response in extreme light environments.  Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 3:190-195.

1995.      Luken, J.O. and N. G. Goessling.   Seedling distribution and  potential persistence of the exotic shrub Lonicera maackii in fragmented forests. American Midland Naturalist 133:624-630.

1994.      Luken, J.O.  Valuing plants in natural areas.  Natural Areas Journal 14:295-299.

1994.      Luken, J.O.  Target/non-target discrimination of four herbicides applied to vegetation in a  power-line corridor.  Environmental Management 18:251-255.

1994.      Luken, J.O., D.A. Porter, and D.G. Agard.  Growth/climate relationships of rural and urban  white ash. Transactions of the Kentucky Academy of Science 55:102-107.

1993.      Luken, J.O., S.W. Beiting, and R.L. Kumler.  Target/non-target effects of herbicides in power-line corridor vegetation.  Journal of Arboriculture 19:299-302.

1993.      Luken, J.O. and J. W. Thieret.  Invasion and spread of Erucastrum gallicum in North America. Sida 16:569-582

1992.      Luken, J.O., A.C. Hinton and D.G. Baker.  Responses of exurban forests in northern Kentucky to high-frequency disturbance.  Ecological Applications. 2:356-362.

1992.      Luken, J.O., and R.W. Blanchard.  Growth responses of Acer saccharinum to flurprimidol injection.  Journal of Arboriculture.  18:69-72

1992.      Luken, J.O., S.W. Beiting, S.K. Kareth, R.L. Kumler, J.H. Liu, and C.A. Seither.  Bark girdling by herbivores as a potential biological control of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia in power-line corridors.  Transactions of the Kentucky Academy of Science.  53:26-28

1991.      Luken, J.L.  Managing power-line corridor plant communities:  seeing the forest or the trees.  Journal of Arboriculture.  17:318-321.

1991.      Luken, J.O., A.C. Hinton, and D.G. Baker.  An assessment of frequent cutting as a plant community management technique in power-line corridors.  Environmental Management 15:381-388.

1991.      Luken, J.O., A.C. Hinton and D.G. Baker.  Forest edges associated with power-line corridors and implications for corridor siting.  Landscape and Urban Planning 20:315-324.

1991.      Luken, J.O. and D.T. Mattimiro.  Habitat-specific resilience of the invasive shrub Amur honeysuckle during repeated clipping.  Ecological Applications 1:104-109.

1990.      Luken, J.O. Gradual and episodic change in the structure of Rhus typhina clones.  Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club 117:221-225.

1989.      Luken, J.O., and P.J. Kalisz.  Soil disturbance by the emergence of periodical cicadas.  Soil Science Society of America Journal  53:310-313.

1989.      Muller, R.N., P.J. Kalisz, and J.O. Luken.  Fine root production of astringent phenolics.  Oecologia 79:563-565.

1988.      Luken, J.O.  Population structure and biomass allocation of the naturalized shrub Lonicera maackii in forest and open habitats.  American Midland Naturalist 119:258-267.

1988.      Luken, J.L. and J.W. Thieret.  A life-form spectrum for Ohio.  Transactions of the Kentucky Academy of Science 49:38-39.

1988.      Luken, J.O.  The scientific method in biology:  a concept rather than a topic.  Journal of College Science Teaching February:  274-279.

1987.      Luken, J.O.  Interactions between seed production and vegetative growth in staghorn sumac  (Rhus typhina L.).  Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club  114:247-251.

1987.      Luken, J.O.  Potential patch dynamics on a roadside embankment:  interactions between crownvetch (Coronilla varia) and Kentucky 31 tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea).  Reclamation and Revegetation Research 6:177-186.

1987.      Luken, J.O. Does biotechnology have a place in introductory biology?  The American Biology Teacher 49:351-354.

1986.      Luken, J.O. and W.D. Billings.  Succession and biomass allocation as controlled by Sphagnum  in an Alaskan bog.  Canadian Journal of Botany 63:1500-1507.

1986.      Luken, J.O., and W.D. Billings.  The influence of microtopographic heterogeneity on carbon dioxide efflux from a subarctic bog.  Holarctic Ecology 8:306-312.

1985.      Luken, J.O. Zonation of Sphagnum mosses:  interactions among shoot growth, growth form and water balance.  The Bryologist 88:374-379.

1985.      Luken, J.O. and W.D. Billings.  Hummock-dwelling ants and the cycling of micro-topography in an Alaskan peatland.  Canadian Field Naturalist 100:69-73.

1984.      Billings, W.D., K.M. Peterson, J.O. Luken, and D.A. Mortensen.  Interaction of in creasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and soil nitrogen on the carbon balance of tundra microcosms.  Oecologia  65:26-29.

1983.      Luken, J.O. and W.D. Billings.  Changes in bryophyte production associated with a thermokarst erosion cycle of a subarctic bog.  Lindbergia  9:163-158.

1983.      Luken, J.O. and R.W. Fonda.  Nitrogen accumulation in a chronosequence of red alder communities along the Hoh River, Olympic National Park, Washington.  Canadian Journal of Forest Research 6:1228-1237.

1983.      Billings, W.D., J.O. Luken, D.A. Mortensen, and K.M. Peterson.  Increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide:  possible effects on arctic tundra.  Oecologia  58:286-289.

1982.      Billings, W.D., J.O. Luken, D.A. Mortensen, and K.M. Peterson.  Arctic tundra: a source or sink for atmospheric carbon-dioxide in a changing environment.  Oecologia 53:7-11.


BOOKS, REVIEWS AND PAPERS NOT REFEREED:

2013.      Luken, J.O. The ecology of art. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 11: 218–219. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/1540-9295-11.4.218

2012.      Luken, J.O. Venus’ flytrap. Mcgraw Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology. 11th edition.

2010.      Rotella, A.R., R.A. Connelly, M.D. Marsh, C.C. Wessel, J.W. Murphy, L.L. Canton and J.O. Luken. Snake Invasion: evaluation of an online news frenzy. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America October, 438-441.

2006.      Luken, J.O. 2006. Learn to fish—fish to learn. South Carolina Wildlife.  May-June: 10-13.

2005.      Luken, J.O. and R. H. Moore. 101 Wild Things along the Grand Strand. Palmetto Conservation Foundation Press, 112 pp.

2005.      Luken, J.O.  Further studies at The Oaks.  Summary of a CCU Public Engagement Fellowship submitted to Brookgreen Gardens.

2004.      Luken, J.O. Protections for isolated wetland necessary. Op-Editorial. The Suns News, July, 18, 2004,Myrtle Beach, SC.

2004.      Luken, J.O. Universities and the teaching of science.  Science 306:230 (Letters)

2004.      Luken, J.O.  Watching water. South Carolina Wildlife 51:32-35.

2003.      Luken, J.O. Cultivating new populations of Venus’ fly trap at Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve (South    Carolina). Ecological Restoration 21:225-226.

2003.      Luken, J.O. Invaders at the door. Ecology 84:269 (a book review)

Luken, J.O. Managing the cultural landscape. (A review of Habitat Creation and Repair) In: Bioscience 49:332.

1996.      Luken, J.O.  Bush honeysuckle.  IN: Invasive Plants: Weeds of the Global Garden (J.R. Randall and J. Marinelli, eds) Brooklyn Botanic Garden, pp.60-61.

1996.      Thoelmeier, T.  and J.O. Luken.  Unusual dimensions of Amur honeysuckle, Lonicera maackii,Caprifoliaceae).  Transactions of the Kentucky Academy of Science 57:127-128.

1996.      Luken, J.O. Ecology and Management of Invasive Riverside Plants (Book Review) Lloydiana1:7-8.

1996.      Luken, J.O. The invasion of Amur honeysuckle. The Lady-Slipper 11:5-7.

1994.      Luken, J.O. and N. G. Goesling.  Tree seedlings flourish following the removal of Amur honeysuckle (Kentucky)  Restoration and Management Notes 12:92.

1994.      Luken, J.O.  How healthy are Kentucky's waters?  Kentucky Game and Fish , July 17-20.

1994.      Luken, J.O.  Foreign fish in Commonwealth waters.  Kentucky Game and Fish, March 29-32.

1993.      Luken, J.O. Forests and cattle don't mix. Kentucky Afield, January/February 17-18.

1992.      Feeback, D.H, and J.O. Luken.  Restoration of canebreaks at highway rest areas.  Restoration and Management Notes 10:195.

1991.      Luken, J.O.  Applied Ecology: Where do we go from here?  Applied Ecology Section Newsletter.  19:1-3.

1990.      Luken, J.O.  Forest and pasture communities respond differently to cutting of exotic Amur honeysuckle (Kentucky).  Restoration and Management Notes 8:122-123.

1989.      Luken, J.O.  Canebrakes: Preserving Kentucky's Native Vegetation.  Kentucky Living October:10-12.

1989.      Luken, J.O.  The Kentucky Heritage Land Acquisition Fund.  The Guardian, Kentucky Conservation Committee.

1988.      Luken, J.O.  Viewpoint.  Reclamation Newsletter. 2:8.

1986.      Luken, J.O.  Optimizing plant function and form.  Herbarium News 6:69.

1986.      Luken, J.O.  Hunting for better uses of farmland.  The Wall Street Journal (op-editorial), January 20, 1986.  Reprinted:  The Elgin Review, Elgin, Nebraska. Reprinted:  The Scope of Microeconomics, Kendall/Hunt

1986.      Luken, J.O.  Disturbance and patch dynamics.  Ecology 67:585-586.