Land Management Program at Archbold Biological Station
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Disking

The area in the upper right was disked to break up the para grass rhizomes.  Once the fragmented rhizomes began to resprout, one follow-up treatment was needed to reduce coverage to <5%.  

 

Disked area showing the numerous rhizomes from para grass that were brought to the surface.  Para grass bean resprouting from rhizome fragments within 8-12 days following disking.


                                            Photo by Jeff Hutchinson

 

Lupe Gonzales disking one of the experimental treatment plots.

 

Photo Credits: Leah Goldstein, except where noted

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