College
S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
Department
Wildland Resources Department
Abstract
Abundance of native forb species is declining, leading to degraded ecosystems within the Great Basin.
Forbs provide many ecosystem functions, including wildlife habitat for species such as Sage Grouse, increased biodiversity, resistance to erosion, and protection from invasive plant species.
Climate change is predicted to affect timing, frequency, and intensity of precipitation within the Great Basin. During the fall season, precipitation is expected to increase by 30%.
Changes in precipitation will likely affect fall emergence of forbs, which is essential for overwintering and establishment.
Learning how precipitation affects forb emergence could lead to new methods that increase fall emergence and therefore overall restoration success.
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
2018
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Andrea Jo; Hulvey, Kristin; Jensen, Scott; and Monaco, Tom, "Great Basin Forb Restoration: Lupine Response to Altered Precipitation Predicted by Climate Change" (2018). Research on Capitol Hill. Paper 80.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/roch/80