Survival of parrotfeather following simulated drawdown events

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  • RYAN M. WERSAL
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Non-native aquatic plants can often invade and rapidly outgrow native species in shallow water bodies resulting in the establishment of monotypic populations of the invading plant. Parrotfeather (Myriophyllum aquaticum Vell. Verdc.) is a non-native species that can be a nuisance in shallow water bodies. Therefore, we simulated a 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 wk winter and summer drawdown under controlled mesocosm conditions to evaluate the survival of parrotfeather with respect to seasonal and durational effects of drawdown events. The winter drawdowns did not affect (P 1⁄4 0.89) parrotfeather survival. Parrotfeather survival was 68 to 80% between winter drawdown events. Conversely, summer drawdowns were much more effective (P , 0.01) with the exception of the 2-wk duration. Parrotfeather survival was 75% following a 2-wk drawdown and 18% following a 12-wk drawdown. The survival of parrotfeather in this study indicates that summer drawdowns may offer short-term suppression, as this species can withstand drawdowns of 12 wk. Longer drawdown durations or an integrated approach is required for complete control.

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تاریخ انتشار 2013