Burning Can Reduce Feathertop (Aristida Latifolia) Invasion In The Mitchell Grasslands
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Publisher
The Australian Rangeland Society
Publication Year
1996
Body
Feathertop is a major pest of the Mitchell grasslands. Spring burning was trialled as a potential method of control. Feathertop seed production, tiller number, survival and basal diameter were significantly reduced through burning, suggesting that fire has a potential role in controlling feathertop. Mitchell grass was not adversely affected by burning. Further research is required to clarify the most suitable post-burn grazing management.
Language
English
Resource Type
Text
Document Type
Conference Paper
Additional Information
September 24-27, 1996
Port Augusta, South Australia
ISSN 1323-6660
Conference Name
The Australian Rangeland Society 9th Biennial Conference
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Keywords
Pests
burning
reduction
feathertop
Mitchell grasslands
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