Predicting Invasion Success of Eurasian Watermilfoil

A better understanding of factors related to invasion and colonization success of exotic species might improve both the planning and implementation of management for invasions in new areas. Data from lakes containing Eurasian watermilfoil were evaluated to compare the extent of Eurasian watermilfoil...

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Published in:Journal of aquatic plant management 1998-01, Vol.36, p.28-32
Main Author: Madsen, J D
Format: Article
Language:English
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Myriophyllum spicatum
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Summary:A better understanding of factors related to invasion and colonization success of exotic species might improve both the planning and implementation of management for invasions in new areas. Data from lakes containing Eurasian watermilfoil were evaluated to compare the extent of Eurasian watermilfoil dominance to common limnological parameters. The best predictors of Eurasian watermilfoil dominance were water column total phosphorus and Carlson's Trophic State Index. This analysis corroborates observations that Eurasian watermilfoil appears most abundant in mesotrophic lakes and moderately eutrophic lakes.
ISSN:0146-6623