Manual Control of Phragmites australis in Freshwater Ponds of Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts, USA

The non-native, invasive genotype of the common reed (Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steudel) has become a problem of significant proportions throughout wetlands of North America. Although attempts to suppress or eradicate Phragmites have utilized a wide variety of techniques, herbicides have...

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Published in:Journal of aquatic plant management 2005-01, Vol.43 (1), p.50-53
Main Author: Smith, S M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Freshwater
Phragmites
Phragmites australis
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Summary:The non-native, invasive genotype of the common reed (Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steudel) has become a problem of significant proportions throughout wetlands of North America. Although attempts to suppress or eradicate Phragmites have utilized a wide variety of techniques, herbicides have generally been most effective. However, their use may be infeasible due to policy, political, or ecological concerns and alternative techniques are often sought.
ISSN:0146-6623