Schellenberg, Michael, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Range and Forage Plant Ecologist
Contact Information:
1 Airport Road
PO Box 1030
Swift Current, Saskatchewan S9H 3X2
Telephone: 306-770-4478
Fax: 306-770-4411
Email: mike.schellenberg@agr.gc.ca
Areas of Expertise:
- Plant breeding (focus on native species)
- Grasslands ecology
- Range Science
Current Projects:
- Feed production and utilization, and environmental sustainability; development of plant material (grasses, legumes) and mixtures for forage production in the Prairie region
- Diverse annual species based on their contribution to forage yield and soil improvement
- Conservation, documentation, and utilization of Canadian bioresource collections for resilient agriculture
- Developing native forage varieties for the Canadian Prairies
- Increasing forage production with native perennial légumes
Affiliations:
- Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists
- University of Saskatchewan – Adjunct Professor
- Saskatchewan Forage Council – Director
- Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan – AAFC Rep
- Society for Range Management – Executive member, Certified Professional in Range Management
- Saskatchewan Institute of Agrology – Licensed Professional
- Canadian Seed Growers Association – Associate Plant Breeder
Research publications
2018
- Liu, J., Cade-Menun, B.J., Yang, J., Hu, Y., Liu, C.W., Tremblay, J., LaForge, K., Schellenberg, M., Hamel, C., Bainard, L.D. (2018). Long-term land use affects phosphorus speciation and the composition of phosphorus cycling genes in agricultural soils, 9(JUL), http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.01643
- Zhang, R., Wang, Z., Han, G., Schellenberg, M.P., Wu, Q., Gu, C. (2018). Grazing induced changes in plant diversity is a critical factor controlling grassland productivity in the Desert Steppe, Northern China, 265 73-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2018.05.014
2017
- Bainard, L.D., Chagnon, P.L., Cade-Menun, B.J., Lamb, E.G., LaForge, K., Schellenberg, M., Hamel, C. (2017). Plant communities and soil properties mediate agricultural land use impacts on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in the Mixed Prairie ecoregion of the North American Great Plains, 249 187-195. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2017.08.010
- Cade-Menun, B.J., Bainard, L.D., LaForge, K., Schellenberg, M., Houston, B., Hamel, C. (2017). Long-term agricultural land use affects chemical and physical properties of soils from southwest Saskatchewan, 97(4), 650-666. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjss-2016-0153
- Liu, H., Shao, S., Schellenberg, M. (2017). A simple and fast procedure to determine 3-nitropropanoic acid and 3-nitropropanol in freeze dried Canadian milkvetch (Astragalus canadensis), 9(7), http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/toxins9070204
- Serajchi, M., Schellenberg, M.P., Lamb, E.G. (2017). The potential of seven native north American forage species to suppress weeds through allelopathy, 97(5), 881-890. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjps-2016-0354
2016
- Khanal, N., Schellenberg, M. P. & Shao, S. (2016) Canadian Milkvetch: A Range Species of Concern and Curiosity, pp 281-282, In Alan Iwaasa, H.A. (Bart) Lardner, Mike Schellenberg, Walter Willms and Kathy Larson eds., The Future Management of Grazing and Wild Lands in a High-Tech World: Proceedings 10th International Rangeland Congress. 16-22 July 2016, Saskatoon, SK.
- Khanal. N., Schellenberg, M. P. & Biligetu, B. (2016) Eco-physiological Characteristics of Two Native Forage Species of the Canadian Prairies, pp 318-319, In Alan Iwaasa, H.A. (Bart) Lardner, Mike Schellenberg, Walter Willms and Kathy Larson eds., The Future Management of Grazing and Wild Lands in a High-Tech World: Proceedings 10th International Rangeland Congress. 16-22 july 2016, Saskatoon, SK
- Mischkolz, J.M., Schellenberg, M.P., Lamb, E.G. (2016). Assembling productive communities of native grass and legume species: Finding the right mix, 19(1), 111-121. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/avsc.12200
- Wang, X., McConkey, B.G., VandenBygaart, A.J., Fan, J., Iwaasa, A., Schellenberg, M. (2016). Grazing improves C and N cycling in the Northern Great Plains: A meta-analysis, 6 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep33190
2015
- Jin, L., Wang, Y., Iwaasa, A.D., Li, Y., Xu, Z., Schellenberg, M.P., Liu, X.L., McAllister, T.A., Stanford, K. (2015). Purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea Vent) reduces fecal shedding of Escherichia coli in pastured cattle, 78(8), 1434-1441. http://dx.doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-14-426
- Klabi, R., Bell, T.H., Hamel, C., Iwaasa, A., Schellenberg, M., Raies, A., St-Arnaud, M. (2015). Plant assemblage composition and soil P concentration differentially affect communities of AM and total fungi in a semi-arid grassland, 91(1), http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/femsec/fiu015
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B. (2015). The effects of temperature and scarification on seed germination of three dalea species, 95(6), 1117-1120. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS-2015-153
2014
- Biligetu, B., Jefferson, P.G., Muri, R., Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Late summer forage yield, nutritive value, compatibility of warm- and cool-season grasses seeded with legumes in western Canada, 94(7), 1139-1148. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2013-269
- Han, W.j., Hou, X.y., Olokhnuud, C.l., Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). The characteristics of plant communities along east eurasian steppe transect, 13(6), 1157-1164. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2095-3119(13)60659-0
- Hou, X.-Y., Wang, Z., Schellenberg, M.P., Ji, L., and Yun, X. (2014). "The response of grassland productivity, soil carbon content and soil respiration rates to different grazing regimes in desert steppe in Northern China.", Rangeland Journal, 36(6), pp. 573-582.
- Klabi, R., Hamel, C., Schellenberg, M.P., Iwaasa, A., Raies, A., St-Arnaud, M. (2014). Interaction between legume and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi identity alters the competitive ability of warm-season grass species in a grassland community, 70 176-182. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.soilbio.2013.12.019
- Wang, Z., Hou, X.-Y., Schellenberg, M.P., Qin, Y.-X., Yun, X., Wei, Z., Jiang, C., and Wang, Y. (2014). "Different responses of plant to grazing durations in a desert steppe of Inner Mongolia, China.", Rangeland Journal, 36(6), pp. 583-592.
- Wang, Z., Yun, X.j., Wei, Z.j., Schellenberg, M.P., Wang, Y.f., Yang, X., Hou, X.y. (2014). Responses of plant community and soil properties to inter-annual precipitation variability and grazing durations in a desert steppe in Inner Mongolia, 13(6), 1171-1182. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2095-3119(13)60660-7
2013
- Biligetu, B. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Forage quality variation among accessions of warm-season grasses of North America during summer of semiarid Western Canada.", The future of Rangeland Fire in a Changing World, SRM-AGM, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, February 2-8, 2013.
- Biligetu, B., Schellenberg, M.P., Fu, Y.B. (2013). Genetic diversity of side-oats grama [Bouteloua curtipendula (Michx.) Torr.] populations as revealed by amplified fragment length polymorphism markers, 93(6), 1105-1114. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2013-140
- Jin, L., Wang, Y., Iwaasa, A.D., Xu, Z., Schellenberg, M.P., Zhang, Y.G., McAllister, T.A. (2013). Short communication: Effect of condensed tannin on in vitro ruminal fermentation of purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea vent) cool-season grass mixture, 93(1), 155-158. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJAS2012-109
- Mischkolz, J.M., Schellenberg, M.P., Lamb, E.G. (2013). Early productivity and crude protein content of establishing forage swards composed of combinations of native grass and legume species in mixed-grassland ecoregions, 93(3), 445-454. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2012-261
- Schellenberg, M.P. and Biligetu, B. (2013). "What should be in a recommended reseeding mixture?", The future of Rangeland Fire in a Changing World, SRM-AGM, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, February 2-8, 2013, Abstract and Poster B5.
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., Lamb, E.G., and Mischkolz, J.M. (2013). "World interest in diverse native plants.", 22nd International Grasslands Congress 2013, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, September 15-19, 2013, pp. 355-358.
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., Wei, Y. (2013). Predicting seed germination of slender wheatgrass [Elymus trachycaulus (Link) Gould subsp. trachycaulus] using thermal and hydro time models, 93(5), 793-798. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2013-028
- Tadevosyan, A.H., Schellenberg, M.P., Mayrapetyan, S.K., and Ghalachyan, L.M. (2013). "Opportunity of remediation of radionuclide-contaminated soils and growing ecologically pure plant material via water-retaining polymer.", NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology, pp. 261-269.
2012
- Iwaasa, A.D., Schellenberg, M.P., and McConkey, B.G. (2012). "Re-establishment of Native Mixed Grassland Species into Annual Cropping Land.", Prairie Soils and Crops, 5, pp. 85-95.
- Jin, L., Wang, Y., Iwaasa, A.D., Xu, Z., Schellenberg, M.P., Zhang, Y.G., Liu, X.L., McAllister, T.A. (2012). Effect of condensed tannins on ruminal degradability of purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea Vent.) harvested at two growth stages, 176(1-4), 17-25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2012.07.003
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., Iwaasa, A.D. (2012). Species dynamic, forage yield, and nutritive value of seeded native plant mixtures following grazing, 92(4), 699-706. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2011-273
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., McLeod, G.J., Wang, Z. (2012). Phenotypic variation of side-oats grama grass [Bouteloua curtipendula (Michx.) Torr.] collections from the Canadian prairie, 92(6), 1043-1048. http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/CJPS2011-142
- Wang, Z. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2012). "Drought and N addition in a greenhouse experiment: blue grama and western wheatgrass.", Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B, 2(1B), pp. 29-37.
- Wang, Z., Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., Zhao, M.G., and Han, G.D. (2012). "Forage mixture responses to water stress in semi-arid prairie grassland: A pot experiment.", Canadian Journal of Plant Science, 92(7), pp. 1259-1261. doi : 10.4141/cjps2011-283
2011
- Biligetu, B., Schellenberg, M.P., and McLeod, G.J. (2011). "The effect of temperature and water potential on seed germination of poly-cross side-oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula (Michx.) Torr.) population of Canadian prairie.", Seed Science and Technology, 39(1), pp. 74-81.
- Tadevosyan, A.H., Mayrapetyan, S.K., Schellenberg, M.P., Ghalachyan, L.M., Hovsepyan, A.H., and Mayrapetyan, K.S. (2011). "Migration and Accumulation of Artificial Radionuclides in the System Water-Soil-Plants Depending on Polymers Applying.", World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 78(54), pp. 79-82.
2010
- Bailey, A.W., McCartney, D.H., and Schellenberg, M.P. (2010). Management of Canadian Prairie Rangeland., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. (Book)
- Yang, C., Hamel, C., Schellenberg, M.P., Perez, J.C., and Berbara, R.L. (2010). "Diversity and Functionality of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Three Plant Communities in Semiarid Grasslands National Park, Canada.", Microbial Ecology, 59(4), pp. 724-733. doi : 10.1007/s00248-009-9629-2
2009
- Perez, J.C., Hamel, C., Germida, J.J., and Schellenberg, M.P. (2009). "Evaluation of primer pairs for the analysis of fungal root endophytic biodiversity.", in Chauhan, A.K. and Varma, A. (eds.) - A Textbook of Molecular Biotechnology, I.K. International Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, Chapter 58, pp. 1255-1263.
Other science related publications
2018
- Schellenberg, M.P., and Zhang, R. 2018. Effects of Water and Nitrogen addition on Community Productivity in Dry Mixed Grass Prairie. SRM-AGM, 29 Jan to 2 Feb 2018, Reno, Nevada.
2017
- Christie, B. C., Baron, V. S., Young, D., Ohama, A. J., Schellenberg, M., Bertrand, A., and Claessens, A. Relationship between late season plant height and winter hardiness in alfalfa. Poster presentation. Cow-Forage Gentec Tour. August 22, 2017. Lacombe Research and Development Centre. Lacombe, AB.
- Christie, B. C., Baron, V. S., Young, D., Ohama, A. J., Schellenberg, M., Bertrand, A., and Claessens, A. Selection for summer growth and late fall dormancy in different alfalfa varieties. Poster presentation. Cow-Forage Gentec Tour. August 22, 2017. Lacombe Research and Development Centre. Lacombe, AB.
- Claessens, A. Baron, V., Bertrand, A., Lajeunesse, J. Schellenberg, M. 2017.Prolongation de la productivité des pâturages en fin de saison. Tournée plantes fourragères du CRAAQ. Saint Augustin, 31 mai 2017.
2016
- Khanal, N., Schellenberg, M., Biligetu, B. & Coulman, B. (2016) Promising native forage options for semi-arid prairies of western Canada. In Proceedings of the Crops and Soils 2016 held in Saskatoon on March 16 - 17, 2016.
2015
- Fleury, D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Adding diversity and productivity to forages.", Top Crop Manager (Western edition), 41(9), pp. 10-12.
- Furber, D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). Winterfat, a protein-rich forage for cattle. Canadian Cattlemen. 30 April 2015.
- Kalinowski, T. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). Winterfat; What is it? Phone interview. December 21, 2015/January 6, 2016 Ag-Matters Issue.
- Kehler, M. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Comparative germination of 4 Western Wheat Grass (Agropyron smithii) cultivars under constant and alternating temperature.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 23-24, 2015.
- Khanal, N., Schellenberg, M.P., and Coulman, B. (2015). "Vegetative propagation of standing milkvetch (Astragalus adsurgens) as a tool for population improvement.", Soils and Crops Workshop 2015, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 16-17, 2015.
- Khanal, N., Schellenberg, M.P., and Coulman, B.E. (2015). "Comparative yield and forage quality of Astragalus species in semi-arid condition in western Canada.", Botany 2015, Shaw Convention Center, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 25-29, 2015, pp. 154.
- Klabi, R., Terrence, H.G., Hamel, C., Iwaasa, A.D., Schellenberg, M.P., Raies, A., and St-Arnaud, M. (2015). "Contribution of legumes ot the production of sustainable forage and plant nitrogen and to increase soil AM fungal diversity in grassland communities.", 8th International Conference on Mycorrhiza, Flagstaff, AZ, USA, August 3-7, 2015, pp. 31.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Beef Cattle Research Council – Stand Mixtures. 23 Feb 2015".
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "PCAP highlighting Winterfat factsheet. January 2015 PCAP Newsletter." (Factsheet)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea Vent.) Northern Great Plains population differences.", 2015 Society for Range Management Annual General Meeting, Sacramento, CA, USA, January 31-February 7, 2015.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea Vent.) Northern Great Plains population differences.", 2015 Society for Range Management Annual General Meeting, Sacramento, CA, USA, January 31-February 7, 2015.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). Discussion paper for development of a native plant strategy for Canada.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). STB-MRS Final report J-000512 Winterfat propagation project with Saskatchewan Water Security Agency.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). STB-MRS Final report J-000615 AGR-08233 (CRADA) Genetic improvement of white prairie clover as a forage legume for the semiarid region. Saskatchewan ADF and co-funded by ALMA.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). STB-MRS Interim report J-000578 SASK ADF 20120054 Thermal gradient germination response of grass and legumes.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). STB-MRS Interim report J-000579SASK ADF 20120052 Development of rough fescue grass germplasm.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). STB-MRS Interim report J-000624 SASK ADF 20120060 Diverse annual species based on their contribution to forage yield and soil improvement.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). STB-MRS Interim report J-000638 CL01-Beef-Activity 9-Feed Production and Utilization & Environmental Sustainability FRG.08.13 Development of plant material (grasses, legumes) and mixtures for forage production in the Prairie region.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). STB-MRS Interim report J-000914 AGR-09564 (RSA)-Diverse annual forage species research support agreement with southwest forage association.
- Schellenberg, M.P. and Kehler, M. (2015). "Grass cultivar germination response to increasing temperatures.", Botany 2015, Shaw Convention Center, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, July 25-29, 2015, pp. 142.
- Schellenberg, M.P., Bainard, J.D., Lamb, E.G., Lemke, R.L., and Cutforth, H.W. (2015). "Annual Forage Polycultures.", Western Canada Conference on Soil Health 2015, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Serajchi, M., Lamb, E.G., and Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Forage Production and Crude Protein of Seven Native Species in a 4-Year Stand.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 23-24, 2015.
- Serajchi, M., Lamb, E.G., and Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Weed Communities and densities in native prairie seeded mixtures in Saskatchewan.", CIEE AGM, Saskatoon, Canada.
- Thompson, D.J., Elsinger, M., and Schellenberg, M.P. (2015). "Effects of warming and season of defoliation on the species composition of Manitoba Prairie.", 2015 Society for Range Management Annual General Meeting, Sacramento, CA, USA, January 31-February 7, 2015.
2014
- Antonowitsch, R.K., Connick-Todd, K., Schellenberg, M.P., and Svendsen, E. (2014). Winterfat: Packed with protein for fall and winter grazing., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
- Bainard, J.D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "Agronomic and cover crop trials tour for the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists (July 30, 2014)." (Technology transfer)
- Bainard, J.D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "Dryland Agriculture Tour for Chinese Ministry of Agriculture Dryland Management Division Delegation (August 26, 2014)." (Technology transfer)
- Bainard, J.D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "Low Input Agriculture Field Day (August 7, 2014)". (Technology transfer)
- Bainard, J.D., Mischkolz, J.M., Schellenberg, M.P., and Lamb, E.G. (2014). "Positive effects of functional diversity on forage mixture productivity.", 2014 Native Prairie Restoration and Reclamation Workshop, Regina, SK, Canada, January 28-30, 2014.
- Bainard, J.D., Schellenberg, M.P., and Lamb, E.G. (2014). "Diverse annual plantings and their contribution to forage yield and soil improvement.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 11-12, 2014.
- Iwaasa, A.D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "Native and tame forage research opportunities at the Semiarid Prairie Research Centre (SPARC).", 2014 Native Prairie Restoration and Reclamation Workshop, Regina, SK, Canada, January 28-30, 2014.
- Iwaasa, A.D., Baron, V.S., Lemke, R.L., Wang, H., Kröbel, R., Schellenberg, M.P., and McConkey, B.G. (2014). "AGGP Cropping System-Grassland Research and Extension: Semiarid Ecoregion.", AGGP cropping system – grassland research and extension: Semiarid Ecoregion, AAFC-Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Canada, March 20, 2014.
- Iwaasa, A.D., Wang, Y., Muri, R., and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "AAFC-SPARC Forage, grazing, ecology evaluations of purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea Vent.) and white prairie clover (D. candidia Michx. Ex Willd.).", 2014 Native Prairie Restoration and Reclamation Workshop, Regina, SK, Canada, January 28-30, 2014.
- Kehler, M. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "Comparative germination of alfalfa, purple prairie clover and green needle grass under constant and alternating temperatures.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 11-12, 2014.
- Piche, I. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "Initial soil nutrient trends of polyculture in long term rotation.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 11-12, 2014.
- Piche, I. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "Soil Nutrient Trends of Polyculture in Long Term Rotation.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 23-24, 2015.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). "FORAGES (YouTube video)".
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Winterfat – Packed with protein for fall and winter grazing., Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. (Book)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Determination of appropriate species for diverse annual plantings based on their contribution to forage yield and soil improvement (ADF 2013 Annual Report Project #20120060). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Determination of appropriate species for diverse annual plantings based on their contribution to forage yield and soil improvement (ADF 2013 Annual Report Project #20120060). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Development of plant material (grasses, legumes) and mixtures for forage production in the Prairie Region (BCRC Annual Report FRG.08.13). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Development of plant material (grasses, legumes) and mixtures for forage production in the Prairie Region BCRC Annual Report FRG.08.13). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Development of rough fescue grass germplasm with consistent seed production and higher biomass (ADF 2013 Annual Report Project #20120052). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Development of rough fescue grass germplasm with consistent seed production and higher biomass (Annual Report Project #20120052). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Genetic improvement of white prairie clover (Dalea Candida) as a forage legume for the semi-arid region (ADF Annual Report for Project # 20110069). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Genetic improvement of white prairie clover (Dalea Candida) as a forage legume for the semi-arid region (ADF Final Report for Project # 20110069). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Genetic improvement of white prairie clover (Dalea candida) as a forage legume for the semi-arid region (ALMA Annual report Project #2012C016R). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Genetic improvement of white prairie clover (Dalea candida) as a forage legume for the semi-arid region (ALMA Final report Project #2012C016R). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Germination response of selected grass and legume species under current and predicted temperature increases (ADF 2013 Annual Report Project #20120054). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Germination response of selected grass and legume species under current and predicted temperature increases (Annual Report Project #20120054). (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Saskatchewan Water Security Agency Project 2013-FUND-0010 Annual Report. (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2014). Saskatchewan Water Security Agency Project 2013-FUND-0010 Final Report. (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P., Gao, F., and Kehler, M. (2014). "Impact of varying temperature and osmotic pressure on germination of two dryland legumes: Cicer milkvetch and Purple prairie clover.", Society for Range Management 67th Annual International Meeting "From dusty trails to waning wetlands", Orlando, Florida, USA, February 8-13, 2014.
- Schellenberg, M.P., Gao, F., and Kehler, M. (2014). "Utilizing germination parameters to determine adaptation to predicted future climate scenarios.", Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution Annual General Meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 26-30, 2014.
2013
- Biligetu, B. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Dormant seeding of perennial forages.", Agri-Mart Express.Com, September 23-October 4, 2013, pp. C3.
- Biligetu, B. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Forage quality variation among accessions of warm-season grasses of North America during summer of semiarid Western Canada.", The future of Rangeland Fire in a Changing World, SRM-AGM, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, February 2-8, 2013. (Abstract)
- Cote, J. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). Foraging into the Future (Media Pitch).
- Cote, J. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). Polycultures – a Cocktail Mix for the Semiarid Prairies (Media Pitch).
- Fleury, D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Polycultures for the Canadian Prairies.", Top Crop Manager (Western edition), 2013(September), pp. 10.
- Gao, F., Schellenberg, M.P., and Kehler, M. (2013). "Comparative germination of Cicer Milkvetch and Purple Prairie Clover under varying temperature and osmotic pressure.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 4-5, 2013. (Presentation)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Diversification of forage stands: Improving yields by adding two legumes.", Prairie Post - Bull Breeders, 2013(February), pp. A8.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Greenhouse tour of native plant material.", Horticultural Society, Swift Current, Canada, April 25, 2013. (Presentation)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Health food for cattle: Prairie clovers packed with health benefits.", Farming for Tomorrow (Saskatchewan Edition), 2013(April/May), pp. 18.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Plant ecology Program.", Oral Communication with Visiting Tibetan Researcher, Swift Current., Canada, April 25, 2013. (Presentation)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Polyculture research highlight.", Saskatchewan Hay and Pasture Report, 14(3).
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "The benefit of partnerships.", CFGA Annual General Meeting and Conference, Olds, AB, Canada, December 8-11, 2013.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). Annual Report ADF 20110069 Genetic improvement of white prairie clover. (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). Beef Science Cluster project Foraging into Future (GX90 Yorkton Radio Interview with Rod MacDonald).
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). Final Report Beef Cluster proposal FRG.07.13 2009-2013. (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). Final Report FRG.07.13 Beef Science Cluster. (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). Potential of Polycultures (Radio interview with CJWW).
- Schellenberg, M.P. and Biligetu, B. (2013). "Progress in selection of white prairie clover (Dalea candida) for forage under semiarid conditions.", Canadian Society of Agronomy Annual General Meeting, Lethbridge, AB, Canada, July 2014.
- Schellenberg, M.P. and Biligetu, B. (2013). "What should be in a recommended reseeding mixture?", The future of Rangeland Fire in a Changing World, SRM-AGM, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA, February 2-8, 2013, Abstract and Poster B5. (Abstract)
- Schellenberg, M.P. and Piche, I. (2013). "First year results of 12 annual species polyculture.", Soil and Crops Workshop, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 4-5, 2013. (Presentation)
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., and Picasso, V. (2013). "Mixed species seeding: A means to increase production in temperate pastures.", 22nd International Grasslands Congress 2013, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, September 15-19, 2013.
- Thompson, D.J., Wheatley, B., Schellenberg, M.P., and Leborgne, M. (2013). "Microclimate modification effects on the species composition of BC grassland communities.", 66th annual meeting of the Society for Range Management, Oklahoma City, OK, USA. (Abstract)
- Wilson, G. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2013). "Foraging into the Future.", Canadian Cattlemen.
2012
- Biligetu, B., Schellenberg, M.P., and Fu, Y.B. (2012). "AFLP variation in native populations of side-oats grama (Bouteloua curtipendula (Michx.) Torr.) and its corresponding selected and multiple-site composite populations", Plant Canada 2012 (joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA), Canadian Society for Horticultural Science (CSHS), Certified Crop Advisors (CCA), North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX)): Adapting Crops to Change, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, July 16-19, 2012. (Poster)
- Iwaasa, A.D. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2012). "AAFC-SPARC long term grazing and forage production on re-established native grasslands in Southern Saskatchewan.", 2012 Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop, TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, February 8-9, 2012.
- Iwaasa, A.D., Li, Y., Muri, R., Jin, Y., Schellenberg, M.P., and Biligetu, B. (2012). "Evaluation of the forage and seed characteristics of purple prairie clover (Dalea purpurea Vent.) and white prairie clover (Dalea candida Michx. Ex. Willd.).", 2012 Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop, TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, February 8-9, 2012. (Poster)
- Iwaasa, A.D., McLeod, G.J., Schellenberg, M.P., Muri, R., and Biligetu, B. (2012). "Opportunities await for native and tame forage research at the Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC) - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC).", 2012 Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop, TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, February 8-9, 2012. (Poster)
- Jin, L., Xu, Z., Iwaasa, A.D., Zhang, Y.G., Schellenberg, M.P., and Wang, Y. (2012). "Mixing purple prairie clover with alfalfa reduced alfalfa N transforming to ammonia-N.", ADSA-AMPA-ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS 2012 Joint Annual Meeting, Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, AZ, USA, July 15-19, 2012, W118. (Abstract)
- Jin, L., Xu, Z.J., Iwaasa, A.D., Zhang, Y.G., Schellenberg, M.P., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2012). "Mixing purple prairie clover with alfalfa reduced alfalfa N transforming to ammonia-N.", Joint Annual Meeting, American Dairy Science Association, Poultry Science Association, American Milk Producers Association, Canadian Society of Animal Science, and American Society of Animal Science, Phoenix, Arizona, USA, July 15-19, 2012.
- Schellenberg, M.P. and Biligetu, B. (2012). "Multiple species grass-legume mixture in semiarid Saskatchewan.", Plant Canada 2012 (joint meeting of the Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA), Canadian Society for Horticultural Science (CSHS), Certified Crop Advisors (CCA), North American Fruit Explorers (NAFEX)): Adapting Crops to Change, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, July 16-19, 2012. (Poster)
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., Piche, I., Kehler, M., and Ruest, I. (2012). "Realizing the benefits for an ever changing environment.", Foraging Into the Future 7: Times are good....let's make it count!, Sky Centre, Living Sky Casino, Swift Current, SK, Canada, December 12-13, 2012. (Abstract)
2011
- Biligetu, B. and Schellenberg, M.P. (2011). "Germination of two native wheatgrass (Agropyron) species under different temperature and water potential regimes.", Soils and Crops Workshop 2011, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 15-16, 2011. (Workshop)
- Biligetu, B., Schellenberg, M.P., and McLeod, G.J. (2011). "Relationship of Morphological traits and seed yield of plain rough fescue grass (Festuca hallii (Vasey) Piper) with different origins.", Soils and Crops Workshop 2011, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 15-16, 2011. (Workshop)
- Iwaasa, A.D., Steppuhn, H., Schellenberg, M.P., Acharya, S.N., and Wang, Y. (2011). "A forage and grazing research update.", SWFA Annual General Meeting, Swift Current, SK, Canada, March 1, 2011.
- Jin, L., Xu, Z.J., Iwaasa, A.D., Schellenberg, M.P., Zhang, Y.G., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Nutrient and tannin contents of purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum) harvested at different growth stages.", Journal of Animal Science, 89(E-Suppl. 1), pp. 48. (Abstract)
- Jin, L., Xu, Z.J., Iwaasa, A.D., Zhang, Y.G., Schellenberg, M.P., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Effect of tannins on in vitro ruminal degradability of purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum) harvested at two growth stages in the DaisyII Fermentation System.", Journal of Animal Science, 89(E-Suppl. 1), pp. 387. (Abstract)
- Jin, L., Xu, Z.J., Iwaasa, A.D., Zhang, Y.G., Schellenberg, M.P., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Effect of tannins on in vitro ruminal degradability of purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum) harvested at two growth stages in the DaisyII Fermentation System.", ADSA-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, July 11-14, 2011, T356. (Poster)
- Jin, L., Xu, Z.J., Iwaasa, A.D., Zhang, Y.G., Schellenberg, M.P., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Nutrient and tannin contents of purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum) harvested at different growth stages.", ADSA-PSA-AMPA-CSAS-ASAS 2011 Joint Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA, July 11-14, 2011, M#127. (Poster)
- Jin, L., Zhang, Y.G., Iwaasa, A.D., Schellenberg, M.P., Xu, Z.J., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Effect of incorporation of purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum) into cool season grasses mixture on in vitro ruminal fermentation.", 60th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS), Atlantica Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 4-5, 2011, FPE-3. (Poster)
- Jin, L., Zhang, Y.G., Iwaasa, A.D., Schellenberg, M.P., Xu, Z.J., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Effect of incorporation of purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum) into cool season grasses mixture on in vitro ruminal fermentation.", Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 91(3), pp. 476. (Abstract)
- Jin, L., Zhang, Y.G., Iwaasa, A.D., Schellenberg, M.P., Xu, Z.J., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Fecal shedding of Escherichia coli of cattle grazing pastures with and without purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum).", 60th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society of Animal Science (CSAS), Atlantica Hotel, Halifax, NS, Canada, May 4-5, 2011, TDC-2. (Poster)
- Jin, L., Zhang, Y.G., Iwaasa, A.D., Schellenberg, M.P., Xu, Z.J., McAllister, T.A., and Wang, Y. (2011). "Fecal shedding of Escherichia coli of cattle grazing pastures with and without purple prairie clover (Petalostemon purpureum).", Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 91(3), pp. 503. (Abstract)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2011 Internal). Development of drought-tolerant forage for the dry mixed-grass prairie. AAFC annual report (2010-2011) for RBPI 2134. (Report)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2011). "The Diversification of Crested Wheatgrass.", 64th Annual Meeting of the Society For Range Management and Workshop of the Rangeland Technology and Equipment Council (RTEC): Crested Wheatgrass Diversification, Billings, MT, USA, February 6, 2011, published in Rangeland technology and equipment workshop: diversification of crested wheatgrass stands, SRM-AGM, Transcending Borders: Landscapes and Legends. (Presentation)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2011). "Using plant biodiversity to help decrease production risk during drought.", 2 pages. (Factsheet)
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., and Iwaasa, A.D. (2011). "Botanical composition of seeded simple and complex native forage mixtures following grazing.", IX International Rangeland Congress - IRC2011: Diverse Rangelands for a Sustainable Society, Rosario, Argentina, April 2-8, 2011, pp. 393.
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., and Iwaasa, A.D. (2011). "Effects of grazing disturbance on re-established native forage stands for a semiarid climate.", IX International Rangeland Congress - IRC2011: Diverse Rangelands for a Sustainable Society, Rosario, Argentina, April 2-8, 2011, pp. 179.
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., and McLeod, G.J. (2011). "Phenotypic variation of side-oats grama grass collections from Canadian prairie.", Plant Canada 2011, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS, Canada, July 17-21, 2011, pp. 272.
- Schellenberg, M.P., Biligetu, B., and Wang, Z. (2011). "What is new on the SPARC Range: Plant ecology research program update.", SPARC Seminar series, February 17, 2011. (Presentation)
- Tadevosyan, A.H., Mayrapetyan, S.K., Schellenberg, M.P., Ghalachyan, L.M., Hovsepyan, A.H., and Mayrapetyan, K.S. (2011). "Migration and Accumulation of Artificial Radionuclides.", ICABBBE 2011: International Conference on Agricultural, Biosystems, Biotechnology and Biological Engineering: The System Water-Soil-Plants Depending on Polymers Applying, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July 13-15, 2011.
- Tadevosyan, A.H., Mayrapetyan, S.K., Schellenberg, M.P., Ghalachyan, L.M., Tavakalyan, N.B., Hovsepyan, A.H., and Mayrapetyan, K.S. (2011). "Influence of polymers applying on migration and accumulation of artificial radionuclides in sweet basil.", 14th International Congress of Radiation Research, Warsaw, Poland, August 28-September 1, 2011, pp. 170.
- Wang, Z., Schellenberg, M.P., Zhao, M., and Guodong, H. (2011). "Investigation of responses of plant mixture to different water stress regimes in a pot experiment.", Soils and Crops Workshop 2011, Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, March 15-16, 2011. (Workshop)
2010
- Bailey, A.W., Schellenberg, M.P., McCartney, D.H., and Bailey, P. (2010). "Politics, Policy, Settlers, and Consequences for Canadian Prairie Grasslands: A Range Management Perspective.", Rangelands, 32(5), pp. 17-25.
- Biligetu, B., Schellenberg, M.P., and McLeod, G.J. (2010). "The impact of temperature and water potential on seed germination of poly-cross side-oats grama population of Canadian prairie.", 2010 Joint Conference of the Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) and the Canadian Society of Agronomy (CSA): Transfers & Transformations: Our Evolving Biosphere, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, June 20-24, 2010.
- Schellenberg, M.P. and Henderson, D. (2010). "Germination temperature characteristics of three Dalea ssp. With overlapping ranges in the Canadian prairies.", 63rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management (SRM) and 50th Annual Meeting of the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, CO, USA, February 4-12, 2010, P C-29. (Abstract)
- Schellenberg, M.P., Henderson, D., Bolton, J.M., and St-Pierre, R.G. (2010). "Do the germination temperature characteristics of the species at risk hairy prairie clover (Dalea villosa) differ from the more common prairie clovers (D. purpurea and candida) found in the Canadian Prairies?", 9th Prairie Conservation and Endangered Species Conference (PSESC), Winnipeg, MB, Canada, February 26-28, 2010.
2009
- Poscher, E., Schellenberg, M.P., Clarke, J.M., Fernandez, M.R., and McCaig, T.N. (2009). "Age and cultivar related differences in metal and metalloid concentrations in alfalfalfa.", 62nd Society for Range Management Annual Meeting, Albuquerque Convention Center, Albuquerque, NM, USA, February 8-12, 2009, In: “Merging trails: Culture, Science, Innovation”. (Abstract)
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2009). "Are there advantages to introduced or native grasses, mixtures or monocultures?", Organic Field Day 2009, AAFC Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC), Swift Current, SK, Canada, July 24, 2009, pp. 10.
- Schellenberg, M.P. (2009). "Has the native seed industry progressed?", Organic Field Day 2009, AAFC Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre (SPARC), Swift Current, SK, Canada, July 24, 2009, pp. 10-11.
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