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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"invasive annual grasses"”.
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The relationship between invasive annual grasses and biological soil crust across Eastern Washington
<p>Invasive annual grasses cause ecological and economic damage across the western US and are a focal point in restoration and management plans. Managing invasion resistance of natural areas is critical to maintaining their biodiversity and function. Climate change is expected to shift species …
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The effect of resource dynamics on invasive annual and native perennial grasses in grasslands of the mid-north of South Australia / Tanja Lenz.
… dynamics on the growth and interactions between invasive annual grasses and native perennial grasses in the mid-north of South Australia. At most sites annual grass abundance was positively correlated with rainfall, soil moisture after rainfall and higher soil productivity. Perennial grass …
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Remnant assessment and soil inoculation to inform large-scale prairie restoration at Eastern Washington University
… while Channeled Scablands tended to have more invasive species, including invasive annual grasses such as Bromus tectorum and Poa bulbosa. There were also distinctive differences between northern and southern Palouse sites, with northern sites having more Pinus ponderosa and Geum triflorum …
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Mojave Desert restoration: drought and facilitation influences on plant communities and soil seed banks in annual grass invaded shrublands
Non-native grasses, like Bromus rubens, have become widespread in arid ecosystems across the western United States, including the Mojave Desert. Their prolific seed production and rapid spread pose significant threats to native flora and wildlife habitats. These invasive grasses alter fire cycles, …
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Phenotypic Plasticity within the Native Perennial Grass, Poa secunda (Sandberg bluegrass), an Important Component of the Western United States Sagebrush Grassland Vegetation
… experiencing a rapid shift from native perennial grasses to invasive annual grasses. The ability to respond to competition through root plasticity may be an important trait for survival of native plants in invaded systems. I investigated the following questions about Poa secunda, a common native …
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The Impact of Habitat Alteration on the Population Dynamics of a Declining Woodland Bird in the Mount Lofty Ranges
… have been largely outcompeted by fast-growing annual crop grasses and herbs. This significant compositional change has altered patterns of seed production. Granivores such as the diamond firetail (Stagonopleura guttata) are likely to be affected by such alterations. This species has been …