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Sylvan Kaufman and Wallace Kaufman are the authors of Invasive Plants: Guide to Identification and the Impacts and Control of Common North American Species published by Stackpole Books. Here we update you on the latest research, control techniques, news and issues surrounding invasive plants.-
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Invasive Species humor
The Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Week blog has just posted a new installment on invasive species humor! This one focuses on illustrations, http://illinoisisam.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-hunt-for-invasive-species-slogans.html.
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South American Invasive Plants
I’m in Argentina for six weeks, and it’s been interesting observing what species invasive here are well-known to me from North America. One of the best ways of predicting species’ invasiveness is by knowing if they are invasive elsewhere after … Continue reading
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Invasive Plants and Biodiversity
Finally a study specifically addresses why some invasive plant studies show a decrease in biodiversity, and some show an increase or no change in biodiversity. Not surprisingly, scale matters. If you walk through a forest heavily invaded by non-native shrubs, … Continue reading
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Maryland’s new invasive plant regulations
Maryland has posted its regulations for assessing plant invasiveness. These regulations will be used to develop a two tier list of invasive plants. Tier 1 plants will be banned from sale, and Tier 2 plants will be labeled as invasive. … Continue reading
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Is Perilla frutescens spreading?
In the mid-Atlantic people seem to be noticing large patches of beefsteak plant, Perilla frutescens, this year. This mint plant is used as an Asian herb and ornamental with its ruffly purplish leaves. I’ve seen it growing in sun to … Continue reading
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Plants evolve greater phenotypic plasticity in invaded range
I’ve been interested in the expression of phenotypic plasticity by invasive plants since studying Melaleuca quinquenervia population genetics for my dissertation. Often invasive plants seem to be able to grow in a wider range of habitats and perform better in their … Continue reading
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Controlling Para grass without herbicides
Para grass, Urochloa mutica, grows in the southeastern United States in fields, marshes and swamps. It spreads by runners to form dense stands. It can be controlled with herbicides, but managers often wish to avoid using herbicides in sensitive wetland … Continue reading
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Updated Florida Non-Native Plant Management Guidelines
The University of Florida IFAS Extension has published a revised edition of “Integrated Management of Nonnative Plants in Natural Areas of Florida” by K. A. Langeland, J. A. Ferrell, B. Sellers, G. E. MacDonald, and R. K. Stocker (SP 242). This … Continue reading
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