Seed germination and seedling growth in native and exotic grasses in the semiarid grasslands of northern mexico
Exotic African grasses have been introduced into deteriorated semiarid grasslands in northern Mexico to stop soil erosion and improve land productivity. These species are characterized by larger size and greater seed productivity than natives, traits which may contribute to eventual displacement of native grasses. Invasion of natural ecosystems alters species composition and ecosystem functioning, making identification of the traits and mechanisms used by successful invaders vital to controlling this problem. A comparison was done of seed germination potential and seedling biomass allocation in two native grasses (Bouteloua gracilis and B. curtipendula) and five exotic African grasses (Eragrostis curvula, E. lehmanniana, E. superba, Melinum repens and Panicum coloratum). Treatments consisted of washed and unwashed seeds and sterilized and unsterilized soils. Only E. superba exhibited higher (P
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | spa |
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Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Forestales, Agrícolas y Pecuarias
2012
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| Online Access: | https://cienciaspecuarias.inifap.gob.mx/index.php/Pecuarias/article/view/1468 |
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