Dr. Brian Mealor

 

Prospective Students
I am continually seeking students who will contribute as part of a research team that seeks to clarify mental models of how to manage invasive weeds in rangeland systems. Ideal team members will be self-motivated, curious, willing to work hard in beautiful but challenging environments and committed to personal mastery in all facets of life. Our team works together on research projects and on extension programs to share information with land managers around the state and region.

Education

B.S. – Biology 1999. North Georgia College and State University

M.S. – Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management 2003. University of Wyoming

Ph.D. – Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management 2006. University of Wyoming

Research

Ecological resilience and invasion

Restoration of weed-dominated rangelands

Weed management for energy reclamation

Rocky Mountain Cheatgrass Management Project

Courses 

Topics: Plant Population Ecology (PLNT 5790, 3 credits), Spring 2020.

Principles of Range Management (REWM 2000, 3 credits), Fall 2019 for Sheridan College.

Topics: Collaborative Rangeland Planning (PLNT 5790, 3 credits), Fall 2017-19. Cooperative field- based course with Sheridan College, Yale, and Texas A&M University Kingsville.

Problems in Plant Science (PLNT 4975, 3 credits), Multiple Years.

Agroecology Internship (AECL 4930, 1-3 credits), Spring, Summer, Fall 2011-2013. Revised course to include presentations open to all students/faculty

Invasive Plant Ecology (REWM/AECL 4400/5400, 3 credits), Fall 2010-present. Team-taught with Tim Collier, Renewable Resources.

Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s Training (PLNT 1150, 1 credit). Spring 2009-13. Invasive Weeds, Factors affecting herbicide uptake, Rights-of-way.

Rangeland Restoration Ecology (REWM 4580/5580, 3 credits), Spring 2007. Modified existing course to include significant online component.

Co-lecturer; Seminar in Invasive Species Ecology (RNEW 5985, 2 credits), Fall 2003. Developed course with co-lecturer from pre-existing course.

Teaching Assistant; Rangeland Resource Management (REWM 5000, 3 credits), Lectures on invasive species, stocking rates, grazing systems, state and transition theory, biological diversity, etc. Fall 2002 

Publications 
Refereed Journal Articles

Wood, C.W. and B.A. Mealor. 2022. Identifying structural thresholds in annual-grass invade rangelands. Rangeland Ecology and Management 83:1-9.

Hart, M., and Mealor, B. A. 2021. Effects of Ventenata dubia removal on rangelands of northeast Wyoming. Invasive Plant Science and Management 14:156-163.

DeStefano A., B. Fowers, and B.A. Mealor. 2021. Comparison of visual estimation and line-point intercept vegetation survey methods on annual grass-invaded rangelands of Wyoming. Invasive Plant Science and Management 14:240-252.

Fowers, B. and B.A. Mealor. 2020. Indaziflam effects on seed production for established perennial grasses. Native Plants Journal 21:291-298.

Monaco, T.A., J.M. Mangold, B.A. Mealor, R.D. Mealor and C.S. Brown. 2017. Downy brome control and impacts on perennial grass abundance: A systematic review spanning 64 years. Rangeland Ecology and Management 70:396-404.

Greet, B.J., B.A. Mealor and A.R. Kniss. 2016. Response of Delphinium occidentale and associated vegetation to aminocyclopyrachlor. Rangeland Ecology and Management 69: 474-480. Hergert, H.J., B.A.

Mealor and A.R. Kniss. 2015. Inter- and Intraspecific Variation in Native Restoration Plants for Herbicide Tolerance. Ecological Restoration 33:74-81.

Herget, M.E., K.M. Hufford, D. Mummy, B.A. Mealor and L.N. Shreading. 2015. Effects of competition with Bromus tectorum on early establishment of Poa secunda accessions: can
seed source impact restoration success? Restoration Ecology 23:277-283.

Burnett, S.A. and B.A. Mealor. 2015. Imazapic effects on competition dynamics between native perennial grasses and downy brome (Bromus tectorum). Invasive Plant Science and Management 8:72-80. 

Mealor, B.A., S. Cox and D.T. Booth. 2012. Post-fire Downy Brome (Bromus tectorum) Invasion at High Elevation in Wyoming. Invasive Plant Science and Management 5:427-435.

Sebade, B., A.L. Hild and B.A. Mealor. 2012. Native grasses collected from invasions demonstrate invasion resistance. Ecological Restoration 30:209-217.

Bergum, K., A.L. Hild and B.A. Mealor. 2012. Phenotypic traits of Sporobolus airoides from invaded and non-invaded exotic invasions after two generations of greenhouse seed increase. Restoration Ecology 20: 227-233.

Pocewicz, A., J.M. Kiesecker, G.P. Jones, H.E. Copeland, J. Daline and B.A. Mealor. 2010.
Effectiveness of conservation easements for reducing development and maintaining biodiversity in sagebrush ecosystems. Biological Conservation. 144:567-574.  

Ferrero-Serrano, A.L. Hild and B.A. Mealor. 2009. Can invasive species enhance competitive ability and restoration potential in native grass populations? Restoration Ecology 9:545-551.

Ferrero-Serrano, A., T.R. Collier, A.L. Hild, B.A. Mealor, and T. Smith. 2008. Combined impacts of native grass competition and introduced weevil herbivory on Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense). Rangeland Ecology and Management 61: 529-534.  

Tyrer, S.J., A.L. Hild, B.A. Mealor and L.C. Munn. 2007. Establishment of native species in soils from Russian knapweed (Acroptilon repens) invasions. Rangeland Ecology and Management 60: 604-612.

Kinter, C.L., B.A. Mealor, N.L. Shaw and A.L. Hild. 2007. Post-fire invasion potential of rush skeletonweed (Chondrilla juncea). Rangeland Ecology and Management 60: 386-394.

Mealor, B.A. and A.L. Hild. 2007. Post-invasion evolution of native plant populations: a test of biological resilience. Oikos 116: 1493-1500.

Mealor, B.A. and A.L. Hild. 2006. Potential selection in native grasses by exotic invasion. Molecular Ecology 15:2291-3000.

Fererro-Serrano, A., T. Collier, B.A. Mealor, T. Smith, and A.L. Hild. 2006. Interactions between native grass competition and biological control for Canada thistle control. Ecological Restoration 24: 201-202.

Mealor, B. A., A.L. Hild, and N. L. Shaw. 2004. Native plant community composition and genetic diversity associated with long term weed invasions. Western North American Naturalist 64:503-513.  

Extension/Outreach Programs 

Invasive Grasses Summit 2022

“Medusa-nata” field tours annually 2017-present *covid restrictions in 2020

Western Land Management Practicum annually 2017-present *covid restrictions in 2020, 2021

Strategic Weed Assessment and Management Programs 2013-2014

Rangeland Rendezvous 2013-2014