Description

In this issue, we include topics from the importance of biocrusts on invasive versus native plant establishment, effects of dryland restoration on invasive plants, using native seed mixes (rather than nonnative grass mixes) to inhibit cheatgrass invasion after fire, and exploring volatiles of high-elevation pines to better understand resistance to insects and pathogens. As always, we welcome feedback on ways to improve the ISWG and this newsletter.

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Citation

Runyon, Justin, ed. 2020. Invasive Species Science Update (No. 12). Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 10 p.

Keywords

biocrusts, exotics, non-native, semi-arid grasslands, invasive plants, forest restoration, ecosystem recover, fire, volatiles, high-elevation five-needle pines, insect, pathogen resistance, tansy ragwort, flea beetle

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