Effects of weed abundance and frequency of hand weeding on the establishment of transplanted Imperata cylindrica
Effects of weed abundance and frequency of hand weeding on the establishment of transplanted Imperata cylindrica
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杂草丰度及人工除草频率对移栽白茅建植的影响
DOI:
10.1007/s11355-019-00398-3
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发表时间:
2020
影响因子:
2
通讯作者:
Nemoto Masayuki
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作者:
Yamada Susumu;Nemoto Masayuki
Imperata cylindricais an important component of grasslands in several Asian countries. Its vigorous rhizome elongation enables the plant to quickly cover bare ground, making it a candidate for revegetation projects. In these projects, initial and subsequent management practices often differ. Initial management strategies are important for encouraging rapid cover by the target species. We tested the effects of initial hand weeding onI. cylindricacover and weed growth over 2 years. Two types of soil (A and B) were scattered on a recently constructed river embankment at a depth of 10 cm. Both soils A and B are nutrient-poor and high (> 7.0) pH. Plots were hand-weeded once or twice a year (W1and W2treatments, respectively), or mowed but not weeded (M treatment) with four replications. Plug plants ofI. cylindricawere introduced.I. cylindricabecame dominant in soil A with the W2treatment, with 50% cover in year 2. Conversely,I. cylindricafailed to establish in soil B regardless of treatment, due to dominance of the weedSorghum halepense. Soil B included creeping rhizomes ofS. halepense, and vigorous growth from rhizomes is likely a major reason for its predominance.S. halepenseseedlings germinated in both soils, but were successfully eradicated when weeded at less than 1 month of age. Thus, for successful revegetation, land managers should use soil that does not contain creeping rhizomes ofS. halepense. If rhizomes are not present, hand weeding twice a year for 2 years is sufficient for establishment ofI. cylindrica.