Influence of native bunchgrass and invasive forb litter on plant growth in a semi-arid bunchgrass prairie

Litter can influence plant species diversity. I investigated plant litter effects for density, cover, and biomass on common St. Johnswort Hypericum perforatum L., a nonnative- species-group, and a native-species-group. The following hypotheses were tested: litter source would favor species dominant...

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Main Author: Hoopes, Carla
Language:en
Published: 2006
Online Access:http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2006/hoopes/HoopesC0506.pdf