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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Boose, A. B.;
Holt, J. S. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California |
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| Title: | Environmental effects on asexual reproduction in Arundo donax |
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| Source: | Weed Research. Vol. 39, No. 2, April 1999, p. 117-127. |
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| Publishing Information: | Oxford: Blackwell Scientific Publications |
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| # of Pages: | 11 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Arundo donax; Asexual reproduction; Environmental effects; Rhizomes; Pest control; Chemical control
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Arundo donax L. (giant reed) is an invasive perennial plant that has spread widely in riparian areas in California, where it has altered wildlife habitats, created a fire hazard, compromised water conservation efforts, and affected flood control. Currently, physical removal is the primary means of controlling this weed, which is ineffective because of prolific asexual reproduction from an extensive rhizome system. We conducted controlled experiments on the sprouting potential of vegetative propagules, effects of storage duration and conditions on sprouting, and survival and growth of propagules in various soil types and moisture regimens. Sprouting and regrowth varied greatly with propagule type and size and with treatment and duration of storage after removal from the plant. Over 90% of stem and rhizome pieces with at least one node sprouted. Stem sprouting was affected by prior storage duration, temperature and moisture, whereas only storage duration and moisture affected rhizome sprouting. Sprouting was reduced by drying propagules at 30 ^DG C for 1 week and by storage in a soil slurry. After 16 weeks, even propagules maintained optimally in moist soil showed reduced sprouting. Rhizome pieces sprouted readily from soil depth of 25 cm, whereas stem pieces sprouted from less than 10 cm. Responsiveness of asexual reproduction in A. donax to environmental cues suggests that mechanical control can be improved by careful timing and treatment of cut biomass pieces to minimize or inhibit sprouting." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 31 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Boose, A. B., and J. S. Holt. 1999. Environmental effects on asexual reproduction in Arundo donax. Weed Res. 39(2):p. 117-127. |
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