Enhancing rangeland restoration with native, early-seral Asteraceae species

Authors

Samuel Leigh, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
Matthew Madsen, Brigham Young University
April Hulet, Brigham Young University - ProvoFollow

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Keywords

rangeland restoration, seed dormancy, Asteraceae, early-seral species

Abstract

Native early seral forbs play a critical role in rangeland restoration efforts, facilitating site preparation for late seral species while coexisting with invasive annuals.

• However, early seral forbs often exhibit dormancy traits which can complicate their effective use in restoration efforts.
• Seed treatments that circumvent dormancy adaptations may enhance the utility of these species in restoration practices.
• Breaking seed dormancy may improve seed establishment rates and allow restoration practitioners to time germination to coincide with ideal environmental conditions, increasing survival rate.

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Leigh, Samuel; Madsen, Matthew; and Hulet, April, "Enhancing rangeland restoration with native, early-seral Asteraceae species" (2025). Library/Life Sciences Undergraduate Poster Competition 2025. 52.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/library_studentposters_2025/52

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2025

Language

English

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

University Standing at Time of Publication

Senior

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