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Exotic Invasive Plants on Private Woodlands of Virginia: Effects on forest composition, structure, and wildlife habitat
Exotic invasive plants have become a significant issue in the Southeastern United States for private landowners. These plants possess characteristics that allow for rapid growth and easy adaptation to many growing conditions, often outcompeting native vegetation and altering wildlife habitat, …
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Investigating Structure and Function of Rhizosphere Associated Microbial Communities in Natural and Managed Plant Systems
Many plants, especially grasses, have Nitrogen (N) as their growth-limiting nutrient. Large amounts of N fertilizer (>100 kg N ha-1) are used in managed systems to maximize crop productivity. However, the plant captures less than 50% of the (~12 million tons per year, U.S.) applied N-fertilizer. …