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Impacts Of Medusahead (Elymus Caput-Medusae L.) Management On Plant Communities In California’S Valley Grasslands, Nicole Carpenter
Impacts Of Medusahead (Elymus Caput-Medusae L.) Management On Plant Communities In California’S Valley Grasslands, Nicole Carpenter
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California’s valley grasslands are one of the most invaded ecosystems in the state. It is estimated that valley grasslands contain between 90 to 99% cover of non-native plants. The most recent wave of invasive plants has included medusahead (Elymus caput-medusae L.). Medusahead is an annual grass that matures two to four weeks later than most other grasses. Management of medusahead includes the use of herbicides, targeted grazing, prescribed burns, and mechanical control. The primary focus of most studies on the use of these management methods is on the control of medusahead rather than the impacts on non-target plants. This …