Evaluation of methods for restoration of tallgrass prairie in the Blackland Prairie region of North Central Texas /
(based on Sorghastrum avenaceum PLS). The fourth subplot
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | (based on Sorghastrum avenaceum PLS). The fourth subplot compaction on-the establishment phase of the restoration in a densities decreased and cover increased, while native annual different than unmulched plots, regardless of compaction. effects. For example, S. avenaceum densities for mulch established under mulch-only applications, while other native footslope positions. Each plot was subdivided into four forb density increased as canopy dominance decreased. Native into areas of soil compaction created by the wheel traffic of mechanically shredded seed hay. Subplots were further split objectives were to evaluate the effects of time, perennial grass establishment was best within the summit and perennial grasses had greater cover on mulched than on perennial species, especially within the first growing planting equipment. Across time, native perennial grass plots. Further, interactions with topographic positions and poorest within the footslope positions. Higher levels of replicate plots were established on summit, backslope and restoration process of a facsimile prairie. Specific season. Sorghastrum avneaceum plants successfully seed at rates of .3, .6, and .9 kg/ha pure live seed (PLS) soil compaction often modified or nullified other treatment soil compaction were deleterious to establishment of native split-split-split plot experimental design. Three 24mx3Om The goal of this investigation was to initiate the topography/soil, seeding rate, mulch treatments and soil treatment subplots which were planted with locally collected treatments on compacted soils were not unmulched plots. Annual forb densities were less on mulched was a control. One-half of each subplot was mulched with |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Rangeland Ecology and Management". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 162 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |