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Influence Of Stem Cutting And Glyphosate Treatment Of Lonicera Maackii, An Exotic And Invasive Species, On Stem Regrowth And Native Species Richness, Henry R. Owen, A. L. Mcdonnell, A. M. Mounteer, B. L. Todd
Influence Of Stem Cutting And Glyphosate Treatment Of Lonicera Maackii, An Exotic And Invasive Species, On Stem Regrowth And Native Species Richness, Henry R. Owen, A. L. Mcdonnell, A. M. Mounteer, B. L. Todd
Henry R. Owen
Lonicera maackii (Rupr.) Herder (Caprifoliaceae), Amur honeysuckle, is an exotic and invasive species in the United States that has quickly overtaken disturbed habitats in the eastern and midwestern United States, as well as in Ontario, Canada. A reduction of light due to its dense canopy, extended growing season compared to native species, and production of numerous basal sprouts allow L. maackii to outcompete its native counterparts. Eradication of this species can be difficult and time-consuming. This research was undertaken to identify how L. maackii influences species diversity and species re-establishment and to determine an efficient and effective eradication method. A …