Class
Article
College
S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
Department
English Department
Faculty Mentor
Karin Kettenring
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide many services including carbon sequestration, flood mitigation, improved water quality, migratory bird habitat, etc. However, many wetlands in the Intermountain West are in a degraded state due to the introduction of invasive species, Phragmites australis, which displaces native communities. Wetland managers can reduce Phragmites invasion and improve restoration efforts by understanding differences in germination requirements among species, as germination greatly affects plant success. This research aims to better understand the effects of light duration and intensity on the germination of native wetland species in comparison to Phragmites.
Location
Logan, UT
Start Date
4-8-2022 12:00 AM
Included in
Light Requirements for Germination of Native Intermountain West Wetland Species in Competition With Phragmites australis
Logan, UT
Wetlands are important ecosystems that provide many services including carbon sequestration, flood mitigation, improved water quality, migratory bird habitat, etc. However, many wetlands in the Intermountain West are in a degraded state due to the introduction of invasive species, Phragmites australis, which displaces native communities. Wetland managers can reduce Phragmites invasion and improve restoration efforts by understanding differences in germination requirements among species, as germination greatly affects plant success. This research aims to better understand the effects of light duration and intensity on the germination of native wetland species in comparison to Phragmites.