Hydrothermal Time Analysis of Pyrenophora semeniperda

Authors

Heather Finch, Brigham Young University
Dr. Phil Allen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

hydrothermal time analysis, Pyrenophora semeniperda, Bromus tectorum, cheatgrass

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Invasive species such as Bromus tectorum, commonly known as cheatgrass, occupy over 40 million hectares of land within the interior portion of the United States. The naturally occurring pathogen Pyrenophora semeniperda has been discovered to kill the seeds of this invasive species. We believe that it could be used as a potential biocontrol within the field. But like many pathogens, it has a catch. P. semeniperda preferentially kills dormant seeds.

Recommended Citation

Finch, Heather and Allen, Dr. Phil (2014) "Hydrothermal Time Analysis of Pyrenophora semeniperda," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 941.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/941