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Mechanisms promoting plant invasions into wetlands

Project Abstract: 
I will be continuing research on the mechanisms promoting plant invasions into wetlands. Questions include: Does hybridization between native and exotic species of promote invasiveness and what are the underlying mechanisms? What is the role of plant-soil feedbacks mediated through litter accumulation in facilitating invasion? Can local nutrient inputs and environmental conditions predict invasibility by exotics?
Status of Research Project: 
Years Active: 
2009 to 2015
Research sites: 
Methods: 
n/a
Funding agency: 
NASA