Allie Jameson
Pronouns: she/her
Research Mentor(s): Wesley Bickford
Research Mentor School/College/Department: U.S. Geological Survey / Other
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Session: Session 1: 9:00 am – 9:50 am
Poster: 54
Abstract
Our research seeks to determine how the soil legacies of chemical treatments used to manage the invasive grass species Phragmites australis affect the germination of native plant species relative to the time of treatment. We are also examining the extent to which the soil microbial legacy of Phragmites may impact the native plant germination years after removal. This is being accomplished through a series of plant germination trials measured via factors such as biomass, species richness, and overall plant health. Initial results from the herbicide focused trials show a significant difference in the herbicide’s effect over time relative to the control. The trials pertaining to the microbial legacy effect are still ongoing and do not have displayable data at this time.
