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Functional Environment of Downy Brome Communities in Relation to Weed Control and Revegetation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 June 2017

Raymond A. Evans,
H. Richard Holbo,
Richard E. Eckert Jr. and
James A. Young
Raymond A. Evans
Affiliation:
Crops Research Division, Agr. Res. Serv., U. S. Dep. of Agr., Reno, Nevada
H. Richard Holbo
Affiliation:
College of Agriculture, University of Nevada
Richard E. Eckert Jr.
Affiliation:
Crops Research Division, Agr. Res. Serv., U. S. Dep. of Agr., Reno, Nevada
James A. Young
Affiliation:
Crops Research Division, Agr. Res. Serv., U. S. Dep. of Agr., Reno, Nevada
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Abstract

We measured some of the more important biologic and microclimatic parameters of the functional environment of downy brome (Bromus tectorum L.) communities during the establishment period of seedlings of intermediate wheatgrass (Agropyron intermedium (Host) Beauv., var. Amur). These measurements were made in relation to weed control and seeding treatments. Weed growth and establishment of replacement vegetation were directly related to available soil moisture and favorable temperatures in the immediate environment of growing plants. Lack of available soil moisture during critical periods of the growing season was the major deterrent to seeding success. The limited precipitation stored as soil moisture was available to perennial grass seedlings where weeds were controlled. Without weed control, growth of downy brome preempted the effective precipitation, and moisture became limiting for growth of perennial grass seedlings. Seeding in furrows, along with weed control, further improved moisture conditions for the seedlings. Also, use of furrows enhanced seedling growth by lowering maximum air and soil temperatures in the seedlings' immediate environment.

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Weed Science , Volume 18 , Issue 1 , January 1970, pp. 154 - 162
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Copyright © 1970 Weed Science Society of America 

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