When a weed is not a weed: succession management using early seral natives for Intermountain rangeland restoration

Tilley, Derek; Hulet, April; Bushman, Shaun; Goebel, C.; Karl, Jason W.; Love, Stephen L.; Wolf, Mary

doi:10.1016/j.rala.2022.05.001

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“…Ammophila breviligulata and Spartina patens that help stabilise sand dunes and tidal marshes, preventing erosion from wind, waves, and along coastlines (Chen, 2019). It is important to note that while native weeds can have beneficial roles in ecological succession such as facilitating and initiating processes of establishment and colonisation in disturbed environments, they can also become problematic if they outcompete or suppress other native plant species or invade new areas (Humphries et al, 2021;Wilsey, 2021;Tilley et al, 2022). For instance, in riparian ecosystems, aggressive native weeds like Typha spp.…”

Section: Native Weed Communities Their Roles In Ecological Succession...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, native weeds often serve as pioneer species (Fig. 1), swiftly colonising disturbed areas and stabilising soil, preventing erosion, and providing a foundation for more complex plant communities (Tilley et al ., 2022; Daly et al ., 2023). Native weeds such as e.g.…”

Section: Native Weed Communities Their Roles In Ecological Succession...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…When referring to biodiversity, the words ‘weed’, ‘alien’, and ‘exotic’ are frequently used negatively. The majority of conservation programs view exotic plant species as harmful competitors that threaten native biodiversity and harm ecosystems (Mable, 2019; Tilley et al ., 2022). Implementing appropriate management strategies can help conserve biodiversity (Weiskopf et al ., 2020), achieve sustainable land‐use practices, and support ecosystem functions (Paiola et al ., 2020).…”

Section: Conservation and Management Implicationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Simultaneously, targeted management strategies such as biological (predators, parasites, or pathogens), chemical (herbicides or pesticides or soil‐sterilisation techniques such as soil fumigation or solarization), and physical (manual removal, cutting, mowing, or physical barriers) measures must be employed to combat the invasive species (Table 5; Wangchuk, Lepcha & Ghimiray, 2022). Additionally, native weed restoration could strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of the native ecosystem, making it harder for invasive species to establish and spread (Tilley et al ., 2022). Biological control methods involve introducing native predators or parasites to attack the invasive species, thereby reducing their impact.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Unveiling the resistance of native weed communities: insights for managing invasive weed species in disturbed environments

Khattak,

Sun,

Hameed

et al. 2024

Biological Reviews

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Weed communities influence the dynamics of ecosystems, particularly in disturbed environments where anthropogenic activities often result in higher pollution. Understanding the dynamics existing between native weed communities and invasive species in disturbed environments is crucial for effective management and normal ecosystem functioning. Recognising the potential resistance of native weed communities to invasion in disturbed environments can help identify suitable native plants for restoration operations. This review aims to investigate the adaptations exhibited by native and non‐native weeds that may affect invasions within disturbed environments. Factors such as ecological characteristics, altered soil conditions, and adaptations of native weed communities that potentially confer a competitive advantage relative to non‐native or invasive weeds in disturbed environments are analysed. Moreover, the roles of biotic interactions such as competition, mutualistic relationships, and allelopathy in shaping the invasion resistance of native weed communities are described. Emphasis is given to the consideration of the resistance of native weeds as a key factor in invasion dynamics that provides insights for conservation and restoration efforts in disturbed environments. Additionally, this review underscores the need for further research to unravel the underlying mechanisms and to devise targeted management strategies. These strategies aim to promote the resistance of native weed communities and mitigate the negative effects of invasive weed species in disturbed environments. By delving deeper into these insights, we can gain an understanding of the ecological dynamics within disturbed ecosystems and develop valuable insights for the management of invasive species, and to restore long‐term ecosystem sustainability.

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Section: Conservation and Management Implicationsmentioning

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Unveiling the resistance of native weed communities: insights for managing invasive weed species in disturbed environments

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Hameed

et al. 2024

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“…Penstemon is the most species-rich plant genera in the Great Basin and the largest endemic genus in North America [38][39][40]. These species are valued due to their use by pollinators [41][42][43], their visual appearance on the landscape [44], and as early successional species that are capable of colonizing disturbed areas [45,46].…”

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Slow Release of GA3 Hormone from Polymer Coating Overcomes Seed Dormancy and Improves Germination

Larson,

Cartwright,

Jones

et al. 2023

Plants

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Seed dormancy often hinders direct seeding efforts that are attempting to restore degraded landscapes. Gibberellic acid (GA3) can be applied to physiologically dormant seeds to induce germination, but this hormone is rarely effective, as it can degrade or be leached from the seed. We tested different polymer matrixes (polylactic acid, polyvinylpyrrolidone, and ethylcellulose) to apply and slowly release GA3 to the seed. These polymers were tested as seed coatings in either a powder, liquid, or a combination of powder and liquid forms. We found that a liquid ethylcellulose/GA3 coating generally outperformed the other polymers and applications methods using our test species Penstemon palmeri. With this top-performing treatment, seed germination was 3.0- and 3.9-fold higher at 15 °C and 25 °C, respectively. We also evaluated the liquid ethylcellulose/GA3 coating on P. comharrenus, P. strictus, P. pachyphyllus, and P. eatonii. Again, the coating had a strong treatment response, with the degree of difference related to the relative level of dormancy of the species. Growth studies were also performed in pots to ensure that the side effects of GA3 overdosing were not present. Here, we found minimal differences in root length, shoot length, or biomass between plants grown from untreated and GA3-coated seeds.

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Bioremediation and bioeconomy potential of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Prasad

2024

Bioremediation and Bioeconomy

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When a weed is not a weed: succession management using early seral natives for Intermountain rangeland restoration

Cited by 8 publications

References 57 publications

Unveiling the resistance of native weed communities: insights for managing invasive weed species in disturbed environments

Unveiling the resistance of native weed communities: insights for managing invasive weed species in disturbed environments

Slow Release of GA3 Hormone from Polymer Coating Overcomes Seed Dormancy and Improves Germination

Bioremediation and bioeconomy potential of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

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