Invasive Phragmites Effect on Utah Wetlands Soil Composition

Authors

Cecilia Steffen, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Rachel Wood, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow
Madison L. Brown, Brigham Young University - Provo

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Keywords

monoculture, invasive species, species richness, nitrogen cycle, soil composition.

Abstract

Introduction

• Invasive Phragmites australis (referred to as Phragmites), invaded Utah wetlands in the 1980's. Efforts have been made since then to remove Phragmites through various treatments.

• Phragmites outcompetes other wetland plants, causing it to be the dominant species. This is called a monoculture.

• Utah's wetlands are important for many species migrations, filtration, and nutrient cycling.

• How do Phragmites treatments effect soil nutrients and moisture? How do untreated Phragmites wetlands compare to native dominant wetlands?

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Steffen, Cecilia; Wood, Rachel; and Brown, Madison L., "Invasive Phragmites Effect on Utah Wetlands Soil Composition" (2024). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2024. 30.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2024/30

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

2024-03-21

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Biology

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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