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The potential for a seed-driven invasion of Phragmites australis in developed vs. forested watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay

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Title The potential for a seed-driven invasion of Phragmites australis in developed vs. forested watersheds of the Chesapeake Bay
Creator Kettenring, Karin M.
Description Background/Question/Methods An exotic haplotype of Phragmites australis is rapidly invading wetlands across North America where it can form large monotypic stands and out-compete native vegetation. In the Chesapeake Bay, Phragmites is more abundant in subestuaries in developed watersheds. Little is known, however, about how this plant spreads and what factors may contribute to its success. Our study addressed the role of sexual reproduction and potential for spread by seed in the invasion of...
Date 2008-08-01T07:00:00Z
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Identifier https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/wats_facpub/575
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Source Watershed Sciences Faculty Publications
Publisher Hosted by Utah State University Libraries
Subject Life Sciences

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