Projects Funded by the IALC

Descriptions of research and demonstration projects, including project number, duration, start and end dates, investigator names and addresses, and either the original proposal abstract or the final report abstract.

Outcomes of completed projects are listed when available after the project abstract. These outcomes include articles in journals, books, DVDs and CD-ROMs, M.S. theses, Ph.D. dissertations, presentations, and Websites.

Also see the publications from the IALC Research and Demonstration Advisory Committee (RADAC).

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Habitat Restoration of the Western Negev's Sand-Dune Ecosystem (10R-12) (Proposal Abstract)
Mitigating Aeolian Erosion in Dry Aral sea Bed with Haloxylon Plantations (10R-05) (Proposal Abstract)
Modeling Soil-Water-Vegetation Response to Climatic Change (10R-09) (Proposal Abstract)

Bedouin Ethnoecology, Range Science and Sustainable Pastoralism (09R-01) (Proposal Abstract)
Diversity, Ecology, and Reclamation Potential of Atriplex Endophytes (09R-05) (Proposal Abstract)
The Role of Herbaceous Plant Communities in the Maintenance of Shrub Patches (09R-09) (Proposal Abstract)

Fire in Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands: Effects on Soil Biot & Nutrient Cycling (08R-06) (Proposal Abstract)
Pine Expansion in Arid Land: Fire Effects on Safe Site Abundance (08R-08) (Proposal Abstract)
Post-Fire Vegetation Recovery: Impacts of Restoration and Environment (08R-01) (Proposal Abstract)

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Anaerobic Sewage Treatment for Sustainable Water Reclamation in Jordan (06R-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Global Change and Ecosystem H₂O and CO₂ Fluxes in the Mojave and Negev Desert (06R-08) (Final Report Abstract)
Runoff, Flood & Non-Sewage Wastewater for Native Tree Propagation (06D-05) (Final Report Abstract)
Wastewater Organic Matter and Metal Effects on Aromatic Compounds in Soil (06R-01) (Final Report Abstract)

Financing Wastewater Treatment: US-Mexico & Israel-Palestine Borders (05R-05) (Final Report Abstract)
Implications of Prehistoric Burning for Management of Southwestern Forests (05R-09) (Final Report Abstract)
Keystone Indicator: A Tool for Semidesert Grassland Conservation (05R-16) (Final Report Abstract)
Resource Conservation Using Native Turfgrasses in the Northern Plains (05D-01) (Final Report Abstract)

Ancient Desert Agriculture Systems Revived (04D-08) (Final Report Abstract)
Animated Simulations for Semi-Arid Watersheds (04D-05) (Final Report Abstract)
Developing Model Components for a "Deserts of the World" Web Site (04D-06) (Final Report Abstract)
Dryland Vegetation Dynamics and Landscape Vulnerability to Wildfire (04R-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Jordan: An Environmentally-Safe Alternative to Benefit Agriculture in Desert Systems(04R-08) (Final Report Abstract)
Faunal Perturbation Effect on Soil Biodiversity-Desert Ecosystems (04R-22) (Final Report Abstract)
Reducing Runoff/Soil Erosion by Afforestation in a Semiarid Area (04R-21) (Final Report Abstract)
Sustainable Management of Coastal Dunes to Preserve Biodiversity (04R-18) (Final Report Abstract)
Urban Erosion Control and Storm Water Harvesting in Northern Mexico (04D-04) (Final Report Abstract)

Biodiversity of a Fragmented Landscape in the Southern Judean Lowland (03R-20) (Final Report Abstract)
Climate Response of Growth and Water Use in Semi-Arid Pine Forest (03R-26) (Final Report Abstract)
Developing a Web Resource on Soils and Land Management in Jordan (03D-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Direct Measurement of Flood Water Percolation in Arid Lands (03R-21) (Final Report Abstract)
Effect of Redox Processes on Soil and Water Quality (03R-15) (Final Report Abstract)
Fleshy-fruited Plants and Frugivores in Desert Ecosystems (03R-25) (Final Report Abstract)
From Sarcopoterium Thicket to High Quality Pasture in Two Seasons (03D-08)
Goat Diet Elucidation Using NIRS and Fluorescence Spectroscopy (03R-03) (Final Report Abstract)
Groundwater Salinization in a Fractured Arid Environment (03R-19) (Final Report Abstract)
The Use of Recycled Drainage Water in Pepper and Tomato Grown in Intact Medium (03D-07) (Final Report Abstract)
Use of GIS as a Decision-Making Tool for Rangeland Restoration – A Demonstration Project for the Worldwide Web(03D-01) (Final Report Abstract)

Advanced GIS, Data Analysis & Visualization Tools for Semi-Arid Watersheds: Phase 3 (02D-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Desert Flora Socioeconomic Impacts on Traditional & Modern Systems (02D-04) (Final Report Abstract)
Desert Grassland Dynamics: Are Herbivorous Rodents Ecosystem Engineers? (02R-16) (Final Report Abstract)
Ecosystem Fluxes in Great Basin Sagebrush and Post-Fire Communities (02R-03) (Final Report Abstract)
Mobility of Organic Contaminants in Soils Irrigated with Treated Wastewater (02R-07) (Final Report Abstract)
Optimizing Resource Management Under Spatial Uncertainty ( 02R-17) (Final Report Abstract)
Relative Contribution of Biologic Soil Crusts to Ecosystem CO2 (02R-06) (Final Report Abstract)
The Role of Animals in the Persistence of Desertified Ecosystems (02R-15) (Final Report Abstract)
Water Use Under Increased Aridity and CO2 O3 Concentrations (02R-13) (Final Report Abstract)

A Living Laboratory: Landowner and Student Education of Semiarid Land Management (01D-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Acacia Species: Establishment and Maintenance of Thorn Scrub (01R-05) (Final Report Abstract)
Direct and Indirect Effects on Annual Plants in a Sandy Desert Ecosystem (01R-16) (Final Report Abstract)
Edu-Venture: Demonstrations of Arid Lands Techniques (30 months ) (Final Report Abstract)
Flash Flood Runoff from Arid-land Watersheds (01R-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Migrant Stopover Ecology of Birds in Arid Environments: Case Studies in North American and Middle Eastern Desert(01R-03) (Proposal Abstract)
Plant Litterfall Dynamics and Soil N Pools in the Negev and Chihuahuan Desert (01R-06) (Final Report Abstract)
Restoration of Semi-Desert Grasslands Invaded by Exotic Lovegrasses (01R-07) (Proposal Abstract)
Shrimp Aquaculture and Olive Production: Sustainable Integration (01R-08) (Final Report Abstract)
Shrubland Patch Formation Controlled by Shrub Development States (01R-15) (Final Report Abstract)
Subsurface Drip Irrigation for Vegetables Using Effluent in Arid Lands (01R-09) (Final Report Abstract)

Ecological Processes Enhancing Sustainable Grazing in Semiarid Ecosystems (00D-05) (Final Report Abstract)
Ecosystem Consequences of Cheatgrass Invasion in the Great Basin (00R-05) (Final Report Abstract)
Effect of Redox Processes on Soil and Water Quality (00R-01) (Final Report Abstract)
Factors Controlling Microbiotic Crusts: Negev and New Mexico (00R-09) (Final Report Abstract)
Management of Semi-arid Watersheds - Phase 2: Decision-Making Tools and Technology Transfer (00D-03) (Final Report Abstract)
Monitoring the Behavior of Desert Ungulates by Acoustic Telemetry (00R-07) (Final Report Abstract)
Radar Scaling and Runoff Prediction Models in Arid and Semi Arid Basins (00R-11) (Final Report Abstract)
Soil Disturbance by Animals: Soil Genesis and Patch Dynamics (00R-06) (Final Report Abstract)
Structure and Dynamics of Rainstorms Inducing Floods in the Negev (00R-21) (Final Report Abstract)
The Feasibility of Water Harvesting and Storage in Shallow Aquifers in the Eastern Badia of Jordan (00R-03) (Final Report Abstract)

Atmospheric CO2 Sequestration by Soil CaCO3 in Jordan and New Mexico (99R-09) (Final Report Abstract)
Dust Emissions from Drylands: Implications for Desertification (99R-03) (Final Report Abstract)
Effects of Habitat Fragmentation and Management Practices on Desert Lizards (99R-10) (Final Report Abstract)
Improved Management of Public Land Grazing Allotments: An Info Resource (99D-01) (Final Report Abstract)
Influence of Savannization and Brush Invasion on Spider Diversity (99R-12) (Final Report Abstract)
Land Application of Wastewater for the Creation of Manmade Forests in Egypt (99D-11) (Final Report Abstract)
The Effect of Increased Productivity on Species Diversity (99R-13) (Final Report Abstract)
Water Conservation Through Drip Irrigated Alfalfa Cropping Systems (99D-04) (Proposal Abstract)
Water Use and Growth in Dryland Oaks: Effects of Coppice Thinning (99R-01) (Final Report Abstract)

Banner-tailed Kangaroo Rats and Shrub Invasion in Desert Grasslands (48 months) (Final Report Abstract)
Effect of Redox Processes on Soil and Water Quality (98R-10) (Final Report Abstract)
Forest Systems for Wastewater Treatment and Economic Sustainability (98D-08) (Final Report Abstract)
Integrated Technology Transfer: Soil Management for Erodible Lands (98D-07) (Final Report Abstract)
Nitrogen, Productivity & Soil Biota in the Chihuahuan & Negev Deserts (98R-15) (Final Report Abstract)
Physically Active Soil Organic Matter: Key Factor in Arid Lands Reclamation? (98R-07) (Final Report Abstract)
Predicting Seed Bank Germination in Semiarid Rangelands Under Grazing (98R-27) (Final Report Abstract)
Remote Sensing Techniques Specific to Vegetation Detection in Arid Regions (98R-04) (Final Report Abstract)
Savannization: Demonstration Project in Chile (98D-14) (Final Report Abstract)

Disturbance, Seed Banks and Vegetation Dynamics of Desert Annuals (97R-12) (Final Report Abstract)
Drought-Responsive Genes in Populations From Desert Habitats (97R-13) (Final Report Abstract)
Effects of Habitat Fragmentation and Patch Alteration on Desert Lizards (97R-15) (Final Report Abstract)
Effects of Polyacrylamide and Gypsum on Seedling Emergence (97R-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Influence of Water Deficit on Gene Products in Pinus Halepensis (97R-16) (Final Report Abstract)
Management of Semi-Arid Watersheds - Technology Transfer (97D-01) (Final Report Abstract)
Microbiotic Crusts: Their Nature and Establishment in Israel and New Mexico (97R-11) (Final Report Abstract)
Savannization: Linking Ecological Understanding and Applicants (97D-03) (Final Report Abstract)

An Integrated Management & Decision Support System for Arid Lands (96R-01) (Final Report Abstract)
Capturing High Water Use Efficiency in Cold Hardy Fruit Cacti (96R-09) (Final Report Abstract)
Climate Change, Allometry and the Hydraulics of Arid Trees (96R-08) (Final Report Abstract)
Decision Support System for Arid Land Wetland & Riparian Zones (96R-11) (Final Report Abstract)
Developing a Sustainable Groundwater Management System from Decreased Nitrogen Use (96D-04) (Final Report Abstract)
Developing a WWW Resource on Arid Soils of the US and Israel (96D-06) (Final Report Abstract)
Redistribution of Resources in Drylands of the U.S.A. and Israel (96R-18) (Final Report Abstract)
Role of Seed-banks in the Management of Semiarid Rangelands Under Grazing (96R-19) (Final Report Abstract)
Ruminal Manipulation to Modify Toxic Compounds in Leguminous Trees (96R-13) (Final Report Abstract)
Southwestern Borderlands Grassland Ecosystem Restoration (96R-10) (Final Report Abstract)

Estimation of Areal Distribution of Rain Intensities by Radar & Rain Gauges (95R-01) (Final Report Abstract)
Information Visualization for the Management of Arid Lands Vegetation (95D-08) (Final Report Abstract)
Spectral Reflections and Biological Integrity of the Land-Water Interface (95R-10) (Final Report Abstract)
The Arid Lands Video Demonstration & Media Outreach Project (95D-01) (Final Report Abstract)
Water Use by Tree and Shrub Forms of Dryland Oaks (95R-07) (Final Report Abstract)
Wildlife Rangeland Monitoring by Remote-Sensing of Negev Desert (95R-16) (Final Report Abstract)

Design, Build, and Bring On-Line an IALC Component of the Arid Lands Info Network (94D-17) (Final Report Abstract)
Effects of Polyacrylamide on Infiltration of High-Sodium Water (94R-02) (Final Report Abstract)
Effluent and Water Harvesting for Irrigation in Agroforestry Production (94R-03) (Final Report Abstract)
Impact of Water Capture on the Dynamics of Plant Virus Vectors ( 94R-14) (Final Report Abstract)
Patchiness and Nutrient Cycling in Arid Lands (USA and Israel) (94R-15) (Final Report Abstract)
Planning an IPM Demonstration Project to Help Improve Water Quality and the Environment in the West Bank and Gaza(94D-18) (Final Report Abstract)
The Role of Lower Plants in Remote Sensing of Arid Lands Vegetation (94R-16) (Final Report Abstract)

Arid Lands Water Resources Monitoring for Outlier Events on Ungaged Watersheds Using Radar Rainfall Measurements(93R-007) (Final Report Abstract)
Collection of Cold-Tolerant Opuntia Fruit Clones in Northern Mexico and Their Field Evaluation in Texas and Israel (93R-003) (Final Report Abstract)
Propagation of Juniperus for Conservation Plantings (93R-004) (Final Report Abstract)
Simulation of Selenium Discharge from Subsurface Drainage Systems (93R-002) (Final Report Abstract)
Soil Salinization Induced by Runoff Collection in Small Forested Limans in the Negev Desert (93R-507) (Final Report Abstract)
The Relationship Among Desert Patchiness, Resources, Production and Diversity: Implications for Rehabilitation of Desertified Environments (93R-503) (Final Report Abstract)
Transpirational Control in C3, C4, and CAM Plants (93R-005) (Final Report Abstract)