Impacts of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) on Native Plant Diversity in Riparian Communities along the Susquehanna River

Chris Martine, Bucknell University
Anna Freundlich, United States Bureau of Land Management
Matt Wilson, University of British Columbia

Description

Invasive species can alter natural communities and out-compete native plants, reducing densities of natives or replacing them completely. This study sought to quantify the impact of Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) on riparian plant communities a

 
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Impacts of Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) on Native Plant Diversity in Riparian Communities along the Susquehanna River

Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room

Invasive species can alter natural communities and out-compete native plants, reducing densities of natives or replacing them completely. This study sought to quantify the impact of Japanese Knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) on riparian plant communities a