Establishment of a native bunch grass and an invasive perennial on disturbed land using straw-amended soil

Desserud, Peggy Ann; Naeth, M. Anne

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2012.11.001

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“…Soil pH has been shown to have differential effects on species in other contexts. In North American fescue prairies, invasive Kentucky bluegrass ( Poa pratensis L.) is positively affected by the increased pH of disturbed grasslands, while the native plains rough fescue ( Festuca hallii (Vasey) Piper) responds poorly to these conditions (Desserud and Naeth 2013). Another study found the growth of large crabgrass ( Digitaria sanguinalis (L.) Scop.)…”

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Impact of Soil pH on Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) and Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) Competition

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Cogongrass is commonly found in disturbed areas in Florida, where it is increasingly becoming a problem in bahiagrass pastures. Soil pH has been suggested as a possible mechanism for this invasion; to evaluate this, replacement series competition studies were conducted under greenhouse conditions at two soil pH levels: pH 4.5, or pH 6.8. Cogongrass ramets and bahiagrass seedlings were planted at proportions of 0:40, 1:20, 2:10, 4:1, and 8:0, respectively. Aboveground biomass was measured after 8 weeks and used to calculate relative yield, relative crowding coefficients, and aggressivity values. At soil pH 4.5, the relative competitiveness of cogongrass and bahiagrass was similar, with both species contributing equally to relative yield. At soil pH 6.8, bahiagrass seedlings showed greater competitive ability than cogongrass ramets. Relative crowding coefficient and aggressivity values supported this, with bahiagrass showing increased competitiveness under higher soil pH. This indicates that decreases in soil pH, often associated with poor soil fertility, is likely a contributing factor for cogongrass invasion into bahiagrass pastures. Soil amendments to raise pH may provide a cultural management tool for cogongrass infestations in pastures.

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Impact of Soil pH on Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) and Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) Competition

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“…), yet it is difficult to predict the efficiency of nitrogen immobilization due to site differences and influence of uncontrolled effects in the field (Perry et al . ; Desserud & Naeth ). The outcome of nitrogen immobilization differs if tested for seedling establishment and survival (Averett et al .…”

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“…The outcome of nitrogen immobilization differs if tested for seedling establishment and survival (Averett et al . ; Bleier & Jackson ; Biederman & Whisenant ; Brunson, Pyke & Perakis ; Desserud & Naeth ) vs. effects on established vegetation (Morghan & Seastedt ; Prober et al . ; Spiegelberger et al .…”

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“…Several experiments have demonstrated immobilization of soil nitrogen with carbon amendments, however, the desired vegetation response is often not achieved (Corbin & D'Antonio 2004;Huddleston & Young 2005;James et al 2010;Doll et al 2011;Kirkpatrick & Lubetkin 2011). Reviews have been conducted on optimal conditions and application (Morghan & Seastedt 1999;Miller & Seastedt 2009;James et al 2010;Perry et al 2010), yet it is difficult to predict the efficiency of nitrogen immobilization due to site differences and influence of uncontrolled effects in the field (Perry et al 2010;Desserud & Naeth 2013). The outcome of nitrogen immobilization differs if tested for seedling establishment and survival (Averett et al 2004;Bleier & Jackson 2007;Biederman & Whisenant 2009;Brunson, Pyke & Perakis 2010;Desserud & Naeth 2013) vs. effects on established vegetation (Morghan & Seastedt 1999;Prober et al 2005;Spiegelberger et al 2009;Larchevêque et al 2010;Mitchell & Bakker 2011).…”

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“…Reviews have been conducted on optimal conditions and application (Morghan & Seastedt 1999;Miller & Seastedt 2009;James et al 2010;Perry et al 2010), yet it is difficult to predict the efficiency of nitrogen immobilization due to site differences and influence of uncontrolled effects in the field (Perry et al 2010;Desserud & Naeth 2013). The outcome of nitrogen immobilization differs if tested for seedling establishment and survival (Averett et al 2004;Bleier & Jackson 2007;Biederman & Whisenant 2009;Brunson, Pyke & Perakis 2010;Desserud & Naeth 2013) vs. effects on established vegetation (Morghan & Seastedt 1999;Prober et al 2005;Spiegelberger et al 2009;Larchevêque et al 2010;Mitchell & Bakker 2011). Studies generally focus on vascular species response; however, biological soil crusts might have important roles in certain habitat types (Langhans, Storm & Schwabe 2009;Su et al 2009;Serpe et al 2013).…”

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Long‐term outcome of nitrogen immobilization to restore endemic sand grassland in Hungary

Török

Szitár

Halassy

et al. 2014

Journal of Applied Ecology

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Summary1. Soil nitrogen immobilization by carbon amendment is a management technique used for conservation purposes to increase the competitive ability of late-seral plant species over earlyseral species based on their different tolerance of low soil nitrogen content. 2. We immobilized nitrogen over six growing seasons on three ex-arable fields with poor sandy soils in the Hungarian lowland in order to restore endemic sandy grassland. Sucrose and sawdust were applied at rates based on previous laboratory experiments using local soils. We tested the efficacy of long-term carbon amendment for lowering soil nitrogen availability and favouring late-seral native species over early-seral weed species. 3. Carbon amendments resulted in significant increase in soil microbial biomass C and reduced soil nitrogen availability after 2 years. 4. Total vegetation cover was reduced by reducing soil nitrogen availability, but total species richness was not impacted. Cover of early-seral species decreased, and species richness and cover of late-seral species increased irrespective of nitrogen immobilization. However, after 4-6 years reducing soil nitrogen availability hampered the spread of moss under vascular vegetation. 5. Synthesis and applications. This study supports the efficacy of carbon amendment as a tool to immobilize available soil nitrogen in the upper soil layers. However, the desired impact on vegetation was not fully achieved despite application over several years. Nitrogen immobilization was most relevant to bryophytes, lacking deep root systems, which may explain the responsiveness of this group to N limitation. The different impact of N availability on the complex of early-seral, late-seral vascular species and that of the bryophyte layer provides opportunity for directing state transformations in arid grasslands. Bryophyte cover can be suppressed through carbon amendments in order to enhance the germination and establishment of grassland species. The advantage of the method is that it opens bryophyte cover gradually without disturbing the soil surface, possibly avoiding the establishment of invasive species. However, further studies are required for deeper insight.

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Effects of pipeline and well‐pad reclamation on topsoil properties: A meta‐analysis

Birkhimer,

DeSutter,

Jore

et al. 2023

Agrosystems Geosci & Env

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The development of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracking has led to an increase in oil and natural gas extraction. Development of infrastructure to extract and transport these resources is expected to increase over the next few decades, resulting in extensive land disturbance. Although reclamation aims to sufficiently return disturbed lands to their pre‐disturbance use in an ecological sense, reclaimed rights‐of‐ways (ROW) commonly produce reduced crop yields. The objective of this study was to use meta‐analysis to determine soil disturbance trends across studies found in the peer‐reviewed literature. Papers that reported soil property data on disturbed ROWs and adjacent undisturbed sites were retrieved by searching the Web of Science database. Papers were separated by climate regions, resulting in analyses being conducted for studies in semiarid and humid climate regions. Results indicate that soil bulk density, soil organic matter, and pH are significantly increased on reclaimed ROWs. Soil metrics not incorporated in meta‐analysis due to insufficient observations or the possible presence of publication biases like a desire to publish significant results and poor study design (cation exchange capacity, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, total nitrogen, electrical conductivity, sodium, sodium adsorption ratio, and texture) are assessed and discussed. Best management practices gleaned from studies incorporated into meta‐analysis are discussed to provide strategies to limit soil property disturbances.

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Establishment of a native bunch grass and an invasive perennial on disturbed land using straw-amended soil

Cited by 17 publications

References 39 publications

Impact of Soil pH on Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) and Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) Competition

Impact of Soil pH on Cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) and Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum) Competition

Long‐term outcome of nitrogen immobilization to restore endemic sand grassland in Hungary

Effects of pipeline and well‐pad reclamation on topsoil properties: A meta‐analysis

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