Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
cheatgrass, Bromus tectorum, microsatellite, invasive weed
College
Life Sciences
Department
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
Abstract
In the Western United States, cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum, introduced from Eurasia) is often considered to be an undesirable, invasive weed. When cheatgrass is introduced into an area, it can rapidly establish itself as the dominant species, inhibiting reestablishment of native plants, competing with important grain crops such as winter wheat, and increasing the frequency of fire.1,2,3 Over the last one-hundred years, cheatgrass has spread so rapidly that it is now a dominant grass in large areas of the United States.
Recommended Citation
Paulsen, Alisa and Fairbanks, Dr. Daniel
(2014)
"Development Of Cheatgrass Microsatellite Markers,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 945.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/945