Genetic Investigation of the Pathology of Ustilago bullata

Authors

Erin Ladle, Brigham Young University
Dr. Jeff Maughan, Brigham Young University

Keywords

genetic investigation, pathology, Ustilago bullata, grass

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Bromus tectorum L., commonly known as cheatgrass, is an invasive annual grass species that dominates millions of hectares of land in the Great Basin area, in the western United States.1 The widespread invasion of cheatgrass has increased fire incidence in some areas of the Great Basin from every 30-100 years to every 5 years. Moreover, once cheatgrass becomes the dominant vegetative species, it monopolizes resources, significantly contributing to the endangerment of many native plant species.

Recommended Citation

Ladle, Erin and Maughan, Dr. Jeff (2013) "Genetic Investigation of the Pathology of Ustilago bullata," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1603.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1603