News tagged with plant invasions
IBM offers glimpse into the future (w/ Video)
Air-powered batteries, 3-D cellphones that project holographs and personalized commutes are among the predictions of IBM scientists gazing into their crystal balls.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 23, 2010 |
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Research finds autumn advantage for invasive plants in Eastern United States
Much like the fabled tortoise and the hare, the competition between native and invasive plants growing in deciduous forests in the Eastern United States is all about how the plants cross the finish line in autumn.
Apr 25, 2012 |
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In elevated carbon dioxide, soybeans stumble but cheatgrass keeps on truckin'
In August of 2008 Jacob Schaefer, PhD, on vacation in San Diego, picked up a copy of the Los Angeles Times. As it happened, the newspaper was running a series on the wildfires in the western United States.
Jun 22, 2010 |
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Research team shows people are carrying invasive seeds to Antarctica
(PhysOrg.com) -- When thinking of invasive plants taking hold in a new environment, not many people would think of Antarctica; it’s cold and hostile and there aren’t many types of plants that could ...
Space & Earth / Earth Sciences
Mar 06, 2012 |
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Eco-goats are latest graze in Maryland
Cities and organizations in the US state of Maryland have found an original and ecologically sound method to cut the weeds from their parks and gardens: Bring in the goats.
Jul 30, 2011 |
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Hikers spread invasive plant seeds accidentally
Hikers may be inadvertently helping to spread invasive plants across the largest national park in Australia's New South Wales, a study has found.
Jul 25, 2011 |
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Invasive plants increase the risk of tick-borne disease in suburbs
(PhysOrg.com) -- “You don't have to go out into the woods anymore,” says tick expert Brian F. Allan, PhD, who just completed a postdoctoral appointment at Washington University in St. Louis. “The ...
Oct 11, 2010 |
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Supreme Court rejects emergency carp measures
(AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court refused Monday to order emergency measures that might prevent Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes, despite a warning that the exotic fish pose a "dire threat" to the region's ...
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Trojan Horse attack on native lupine
At Point Reyes National Seashore in Marin County, Calif., a fierce battle is taking place under the oblivious, peeling noses of beachgoers.
Aug 13, 2010 |
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Invasive plants are beneficiaries of climate change in Thoreau's woods
Invasive plants could become even more prevalent and destructive as climate change continues, according to a new analysis of data stretching back more than 150 years.
Feb 03, 2010 |
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Aspen's 'dandelion' habits challenge mountain evergreens
(PhysOrg.com) -- The face of high-elevation evergreen forests in Western Canada could be drastically altered as a combination of climate change, human and natural disturbances is making spruce and pine forests ...
Feb 22, 2010 |
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Over time, an invasive plant loses its toxic edge
Like most invasive plants introduced to the U.S. from Europe and other places, garlic mustard first found it easy to dominate the natives. A new study indicates that eventually, however, its primary weapon ...
Sep 01, 2009 |
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Foreign insects, diseases got into US
(AP) -- Dozens of foreign insects and plant diseases slipped undetected into the United States in the years after 9/11, when authorities were so focused on preventing another attack that they overlooked a ...
Oct 10, 2011 |
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Invasive plant protects Australian lizards from invasive toad
An invasive plant may have saved an iconic Australian lizard species from death at the hands of toxic cane toads, according to research published in the March issue of The American Naturalist. It's an int ...
Feb 22, 2012 |
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Human population the primary factor in exotic plant invasions in the United States
Extensive ongoing research on biotic invasions around the world constantly increases data availability and improves data quality. New research in the United States shows how using improved data from previous ...
Feb 23, 2012 |
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