Fungal endophytes in spotted knapweed influence its competitive interactions. Abstract Fungal symbionts are often overlooked in studies of plant invasion. Nevertheless, their role could be essential to the competitive success of the invader. We studied fungal endophytes in the widespread invasive Centaurea stoebe (common knapweed). A preliminary experiment showed that endophytes in roots of C. ...

There has been some transition to using low-input fine fescues on golf courses, but these species have poor traffic tolerance and divot recovery, making them impractical for playable areas courses. The objectives of this study were determine the effect plant growth regulator (PGR) trinexapac-ethyl performance fescue mixtures when managed as a course fairway identify that perform well under stre...

Understanding drivers of species performance is crucial for their effective conservation. Despite a range studies on the effects single biotic and abiotic factors plant performance, very little known about interactions among multiple over time. We studied competition in an endemic Czech Republic, serpentinophyte Minuartia smejkalii, four years. In full factorial experiment, we evaluated M. smej...

Mineral forms in rhizosphere and bulk substrate were examined for selected plant species (Cardaminopsis arenosa, Calamagrostis epigeios, Deschampsia caespitosa, Festuca ovina, Silene vulgaris, Viola tricolor) growing spontaneously in the close vicinity of a tailings pond and in a zone of eolian transmission of waste particles. Samples of substrates and plant roots were taken from sites in the B...

abstract. the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of topographical factors on the classification of grassland plant communities in the rangelands of ghorkhud, northern khorasan province, iran. for sampling, land units were specified. a floristic list was prepared using minimal area method based on the nested plot (braun-blanquet method). 116 10m2 furrows were selected. within e...