Alien Plant Invasions: The Story of Cogongrass in Southeastern Forests
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In this article, an integrated management approach using all available methods is necessary to control cogongrass, an alien grass listed as a federal noxious weed, has become a force to reckon with in the forestlands of the southeastern United States.Abstract:
Cogongrass (imperata cylindrica), an alien grass listed as a federal noxious weed, has become a force to reckon with in the forestlands of the southeastern United States. Accidentally introduced in 1912 in packing material from Japan, the weed has negatively affected both natural and planted forests. Knowledge about the biology and management of cogongrass among foresters and land managers in the region is the greatest help in the fight against this alien species. An integrated management approach using all available methods is necessary to control cogongrass.read more
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