Pathogen and AMF Interactions in Native and Exotic Forb Communities

Pathogen and AMF Interactions in Native and Exotic Forb Communities

June 6, 2013

We planted 18,000 weed and native starts in the experimental area to test how diverse assemblages of natives differ in pathogen accumulation from native and weed monocultures.

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Pathogen and AMF interactions in native and exotic forb communities

Species included in the experiment. MPG collected seeds were used if available to increase the likelihood of using locally adapted varieties.

Dr. John Maron (our collaborator) loaded trays for transport from his greenhouse to the ranch.

We were able to finish planting in 3.5 days due to excellent field assistance. 1920 stakes were pounded into the ground.

We planted 32 seedlings per plot and we will quantify plant productivity (total and individual species), pathogen accumulation and mycorrhizal function over time in fungicide and control plots.

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