The ecology and management of purple loosestife (Lythrum salicaria L.) in central New York / Thomas James Rawinski.
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TextPublication details: NY : Cornell University, 1982.Description: ix, 88 leaves : ill. , maps ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria L.) is an introduced perennial herb which has had a detrimental impact on indigenous North American wetland vegetation and associated wildlife habitats. Particularly severe infestations have occurred at a number of wildlife management areas,where the plant is considered a weed. This research was undertaken to help solve the purple loosestrife weed problem by gathering basic life history and ecological information about the plant and developing strategies for its control. Field experiments were conducted from 1978-80, primarily at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Howland Island Wildlife Management Area in central New York. The response of purple loosestrife to a wide variety of treatments was studied by monitoring marked individuals or populations. Wildlife use of the plant was investigated through the use of exclosures and a line transect survey. Life history experiments revealed that seed viability decreased from 99% to 80% following a two
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Thesis(M.S.)--Cornell University, 1982.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-88).
Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria L.) is an introduced perennial herb which has had a detrimental impact on indigenous North American wetland vegetation and associated wildlife habitats. Particularly severe infestations have occurred at a number of wildlife management areas,where the plant is considered a weed. This research was undertaken to help solve the purple loosestrife weed problem by gathering basic life history and ecological information about the plant and developing strategies for its control. Field experiments were conducted from 1978-80, primarily at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge and Howland Island Wildlife Management Area in central New York. The response of purple loosestrife to a wide variety of treatments was studied by monitoring marked individuals or populations. Wildlife use of the plant was investigated through the use of exclosures and a line transect survey. Life history experiments revealed that seed viability decreased from 99% to 80% following a two