Publications & Presentations 

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Markovchick et al. (2024) Utilizing symbiotic relationships and assisted migration in restoration to cope with multiple stressors, and the legacy of invasive species. Frontiers in Microbiomes. 3:1331341.  https://doi.org/10.3389/frmbi.2024.1331341 

Markovchick et al. Interactions between soil biology and tree physiological adaptations suggest new management strategies for forests and climate change. In preparation.

Bock B & Markovchick L (2023) Considering soil biota and symbioses in forest management and ecosystem restoration. Forests. 14(6), 1236. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14061236

Markovchick et al. (2023) Post-restoration colonization suggests slow regeneration, plant translocation barriers, and other host/symbiont lessons during the United Nations' Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Restoration Ecology. http://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13940 

Markovchick et al. (2023) The gap between mycorrhizal science and application: existence, origins, and relevance during the United Nation’s Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Restoration Ecology e13866:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13866 Click here for a shareable link.

Markovchick LM (2022) Ecology and eco-physiology of mycorrhizal symbioses in arid riparian areas. Doctoral Dissertation. Northern Arizona University. Flagstaff, AZ. 

Hultine et al. (2020) Adaptive capacity in the foundation tree species Populus fremontii: implications for resilience to climate change and non-native species invasion in the American Southwest. Conservation Physiology. 8(1): https://academic.oup.com/conphys/article/8/1/coaa061/5870736

Whitham et al.  (2020)  Using the Southwest Experimental Garden Array to enhance riparian restoration in response to global change: Identifying and deploying genotypes and populations for current and future environments (Chapter 4).  In Riparian Research and Management: Past, Present, Future. Volume 2 (Steven W. Carothers, R. Roy Johnson, Deborah M. Finch, Kenneth J. Kingsley, and Robert H. Hamre, tech. eds.). Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-411. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. p. 63-79.  https://www.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/pubs/60539

Kaur et al. (2016)  Chorizanthe orcuttiana (Polygonaceae): Comparative Vegetative Morphology with Two Co-Occurring Taxa and New Observations on its Phenology. Research & Reviews: Journal of Botanical Sciences 5 (2): 56-60. http://www.rroij.com/open-access/chorizanthe-orcuttiana-polygonaceae-comparative-vegetative-morphology-with-two-cooccurring-taxa-and-new-observations-onits-phenolo-.php?aid=74549 

Regan et al.  (2012)  Evaluation of assisted colonization strategies under global change for a rare, fire-dependent plant.  Global Change Biology 18: 936-947. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02586.x 

Markovchick-Nicholls et al.  (2008)  Relationships between Human Disturbance and Wildlife Land Use in Urban Habitat Fragments.  Conservation Biology 22 (1): 99-109. https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2007.00846.x

Markovchick-Nicholls et al. (2007) Southern Californian Obligate Fire Seeder, Cupressus forbesii: Population Status, Management Options, and Research Prioritization.  Masters Thesis. San Diego State University. San Diego, CA.

Regan et al. (2006)  A Formal Model for Consensus and Negotiation in Environmental Management.  Journal of Environmental Management 80:167-176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2005.09.004 

Select Presentations (* indicates speaker)

Markovchick, LM, Forests. The Childrens' Hour. In production. https://www.childrenshour.org Invited.

Markovchick* et al. The gap between mycorrhizal science and application. Society for Ecological Restoration Worldwide Webinar. April 27, 2023. Virtual presentation. Invited. https://youtu.be/U11urIRFv6c 

Bock B, Markovchick LM. Symposium: Considering host-microbial interactions in ecosystem restoration. Biennial Conference of Science & Management on the Colorado Plateau & Southwest Region. Flagstaff, AZ. Sept. 15, 2022.

Markovchick, LM. Embodied Learning: Merging experience, science & education. Deeper Learning Conference. San Diego, CA. Mar. 31, 2023. Invited.

Markovchick* et al. Texas habitat & wildlife: what's mycorrhizae got to do with it? Texas Conservation Symposium. Georgetown, TX. Jan. 14, 2022. Virtual presentation.

Markovchick*, L. Webinar Series: Mycorrhizae for land managers. Rivers Edge West, Grand Junction, CO. June 17, July 15 & August 12, 2021. Invited. Virtual presentation. https://riversedgewest.org/events/webinar-series-mycorrhizae-land-managers 

Markovchick* et al. Habitat & wildlife: what’s mycorrhizae got to do with it? Texas Conservation Symposium. Georgetown, TX. Feb. 7, 2021. Virtual presentation.

Markovchick* et al. Workshop: Mycorrhizal fungi & restoration in the Southwestern US. Rivers Edge West Riparian Restoration Conference, Grand Junction, CO. Feb. 25, 2020. Invited. Virtual presentation.

Hull*, J. & L. Markovchick*. Workshop: Use of mycorrhizal fungi in restoration of southwestern US vegetation. RiversEdge West Riparian Restoration Conference, Grand Junction, CO. Feb. 6, 2020. Invited.

Tracy, J. & L. Markovchick*. Using mycorrhizal fungi in restoration to improve habitat suitability for an endangered bird. Rivers Edge West Riparian Restoration Conference, Grand Junction, CO. Feb. 5, 2020.

Markovchick*, L., J. Hull, A. Belgara-Andrew, A. Scheussler, T.G. Whitham, & C.A. Gehring. Post-Tamarix restoration success is mediated by soil fungi.  Society for Ecological Restoration Southwest Chapter Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ. Nov. 9, 2019. Invited.

Markovchick* et al. The mycological gap between research and management potential. Society for Ecological Restoration Southwest Chapter Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ. Nov. 9, 2019. Invited.

Markovchick*, L., V. Denney, K.S. Gibson, N.C. Johnson, J. I. Querejeta, R. Swaty, J. Sharma, D. Uhey, T.G. Whitham, & C.A. Gehring. Mind the myco gap. 15th Biennial Conference of Science & Management on the Colorado Plateau & Southwest Region, Flagstaff, AZ. Sept. 10, 2019.

Gehring*, C.A., J. Hull* & L. Markovchick*. Workshop: Use of mycorrhizal fungi in restoration of southwestern US vegetation. 15th Biennial Conference of Science & Management on the Colorado Plateau & Southwest Region, Flagstaff, AZ. Sept. 9, 2019.

Markovchick*, L., C.A. Gehring, T. Deringer, K.G. Grady, & T.G. Whitham. Cottonwood lessons: can best management practices increase restoration success? Rivers Edge West Riparian Restoration Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Feb. 5, 2019.

Gehring, C.A., J. Hull, L. Markovchick*, A. Belgara-Andrew, B. Cardall, S. Shuster, E. Johnson, T. Deringer, K.G. Grady, & T.G. Whitham. Restoration in the shadow of Tamarix: legacies of selection and mutualist disruption. Texas Conservation Symposium, Georgetown, TX. Jan. 10, 2019. Invited.

Markovchick*, L., J. Yazzie, J. Hull, C.A. Gehring, & T.G. Whitham. Restoration and transfer distance impact mycorrhizal mutualisms in a foundation tree species (Populus fremontii). 14th Biennial Conference of Science & Management on the Colorado Plateau & Southwest Region, Flagstaff, AZ. September 12, 2017. (Poster)

Markovchick*, L.  Tecate cypress:  risk assessment and variation.  2010.  Tecate Cypress Symposium, Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve. 

Markovchick-Nicholls*, L., Helen M. Regan, P.H. Zedler, and Douglas Deutschman.  2006.  Impacts of geographic correlation of fires on landscape mosaics of Tecate cypress (Cupressus forbesii):  a risk assessment approach.  21st Annual Symposium of the United States Regional Chapter of the International Association for Landscape Ecology. 

Markovchick-Nicholls*, L., Helen M. Regan, P.H. Zedler, and Douglas Deutschman.  2005.  Building management capacity for Tecate cypress (Cupressus forbesii) using risk assessment.  19th Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology, Brasilia, Brazil. 

Markovchick-Nicholls*, L., T. Dean, P. Bloch, J. White.  2003.  Sound Stewardship: using citizen based restoration monitoring as an adaptive management tool.  Proceedings of the Restore America's Estuaries National Conference in Baltimore, Maryland.  

Markovchick-Nicholls*, L., T. Dean, P. Bloch, J. White.  Sound Stewardship: using citizen based restoration monitoring as a tool for adaptive management.  2003.  Proceedings of the Puget Sound / Georgia Basin Research Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.  

Markovchick-Nicholls*, L., T. Dean, P. Bloch, J. White.  2002.  Sound Stewardship:  volunteer salmon habitat monitoring program.  Proceedings of the Pacific Estuarine Research Society Meeting in Portland, Oregon.