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Robert K. Shriver

University of Nevada, RenoORCID 0000-0002-4590-4834Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:chromatin & epigenetic regulation· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Assay:imaging· 1 Organism:plant (other)· 1 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 1

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Alexandra K. UrzaiD· 2 shared Aayudh DasiD· 1 shared Acer VanWallendaeliD· 1 shared Alexander C. BrooksiD· 1 shared Alexandr StanislavschiiD· 1 shared Alina Klyueva· 1 shared Alvin R. DiamondiD· 1 shared Amanda PenniD· 1 shared

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2025-2025 · peak 3/yr

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Sentinel-2 based estimates of rangeland fractional cover and canopy gap class for the western United States

Brady Allred, Sarah E. McCord, Timothy J. Assal, Brandon T. Bestelmeyer, Chad S. Boyd, Alexander C. Brooks, Samantha M. Cady, Michael C. Duniway, Samuel D. Fuhlendorf, Shane Green, Georgia R. Harrison, Eric R. Jensen, Emily Kachergis, Anna C. Knight, Chloe M. Mattilio, , Scott L. Morford

The paper estimates rangeland fractional cover and canopy gap classes using Sentinel-2 satellite data for the western United States from 2018 to 2024.

Scientific Data · Nov 28, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology

Local adaptation to climate facilitates a global invasion

Diana Gamba, Megan L. Vahsen, Toby M. Maxwell, Nikki L. Pirtel, Seth J. Romero, Justin J. Van Ee, Amanda Penn, Aayudh Das, Rotem Ben-Zeev, Owen W. Baughman, C. Sean Blaney, Randy Bodkins, Shanta Budha‐Magar, Stella M. Copeland, Shannon L. Davis‐Foust, , Jesse R. Lasky

The paper identifies mechanisms of local adaptation in cheatgrass invasion, showing multiple introductions and gene flow contributed to its success in North America.

Nature Communications · Nov 20, 2025Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology

Long-term tree population growth can predict woody encroachment patterns

Robert K. Shriver, Elise Pletcher, Franco Biondi, Alexandra K. Urza, Peter J. Weisberg

The paper examines tree age structures in western US woodlands and finds that tree establishment rates have mostly declined, contradicting claims of woody encroachment.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · May 1, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology