Managing Cattail (Typha latifolia) Growth in Wetland Systems

Nutrient availability, water depth, competition, and soil management effects on cattail (Typha latifolia) growth in wetland systems were examined. Soluble reactive phosphorous (SRP), nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), and ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N) removals were tested at a constructed wetland receiving municipal wastewater effluent. Over all, no significant differences in nutrients occurred between diverse planted and cattail areas. T. latifolia seeds, under the canopy of Eleochoris macrostachya, had low seed germination. Established stands of emergent vegetation can prevent cattail colonization and spread. Germination of T. latifolia at various water depths was tested, and depth impacts on cattail seedling growth and survival were ascertained using various moist soil management techniques in three ponds. Water levels at 0cm and >40cm can adversely impact cattail establishment.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2002

Author dc:creator

• Sharp, Jessica Little

Contributors dc:contributor

• Dickson, Kenneth L.
• Waller, William T.
• Dick, Gary O.

• Typha latifolia.
• Constructed wetlands.
• Typha latifolia
• Eleocharis macrostachya
• constructed wetland
• water depth
• competitions
• soil management

Statement dc:rights

• Public
• Copyright
• Sharp, Jessica Little
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 50817961
untcat: b2436148
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