Introduction
Jason Ferrell		  
Table of Contents  
Propagation methods of submersed, emergent, and
floating plants for research
Christopher R. Mudge		   2
Scaling studies for submersed aquatic plant
management research
Michael D. Netherland and Kurt D. Getsinger		   10
General guidelines for sound, small-scale herbicide
efficacy research
Robert J. Richardson and Erika Haug		   17
How to establish aquatic field trials
Deborah E. Hofstra and Paul D. Champion		   26
Use of herbicides in areas of high water exchange:
Practical considerations
K. D. Getsinger and M. D. Netherland		   39
Aquatic dissipation studies for product registration
David G. Petty		   44
Methods for culturing and maintaining algae for
management investigations
Tyler D. Geer, Alyssa J. Calomeni, and John H. Rodgers, Jr.		   48
Laboratory studies for prediction of responses of
algae to algaecides in situ
Alyssa J. Calomeni, Tyler D. Geer, and John H. Rodgers, Jr.		   59
Herbicide assays for predicting or determining plant
responses in aquatic systems
Greg Macdonald and Michael Netherland		   67
Using 14C-labeled herbicides in aquatic plant
management research
Scott J. Nissen		   74
Designing and using phenological studies to define
management strategies for aquatic plants
Ryan M. Wersal and J. D. Madsen		   83
Proper survey methods for research of aquatic plant
ecology and management
John D. Madsen and Ryan M. Wersal		   90
Incorporating biocontrol agents into an integrated
management plan: Practical considerations
James P. Cuda		   97
Genetic variation and aquatic plant management:
Key concepts and practical implications
Ryan A. Thum		   101