Start Date
2022
Description
Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), a prominent invasive understory species, threatens native Michigan biodiversity statewide. A notable affected area includes a stretch of agricultural land along Schooley Drain in Caledonia, MI, located in the headwaters of the Plaster Creek watershed. Our study pursues the following questions: “Do native trees provide enough shade to reduce the growth of Reed canary grass?” and “Which native trees best transpire water from a floodplain?”: To answer these questions, we continued the evaluation of seven different species of native Michigan trees to investigate which species best inhibits the growth of reed canary grass and transpires the most water. Information generated from this research will help to support the utility of trees in riparian restoration projects.
Recommended Citation
Martinez Vasquez, David E. and Warners, David, "Stomatal Conductance and Reed Canary Grass Suppression Traits of Native Michigan Trees" (2022). Summer Research. 35.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/summer_research/2022/Posters/35
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Stomatal Conductance and Reed Canary Grass Suppression Traits of Native Michigan Trees
Reed canary grass (Phalaris arundinacea), a prominent invasive understory species, threatens native Michigan biodiversity statewide. A notable affected area includes a stretch of agricultural land along Schooley Drain in Caledonia, MI, located in the headwaters of the Plaster Creek watershed. Our study pursues the following questions: “Do native trees provide enough shade to reduce the growth of Reed canary grass?” and “Which native trees best transpire water from a floodplain?”: To answer these questions, we continued the evaluation of seven different species of native Michigan trees to investigate which species best inhibits the growth of reed canary grass and transpires the most water. Information generated from this research will help to support the utility of trees in riparian restoration projects.
