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Growth and development of the native Ruellia caroliniensis and invasive Ruellia tweediana
Author(s): S. B. Wilson and P. C. Wilson
Month: Aug
Year: 2004
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Hortscience
Journal Link: http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/search.dtl
Volume: 39
Issue: 5
Pages: 1015-1019
Article Topic(s): Competition, Germination, Invasive species, Light, Nutrients, Water
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse
Species Referenced: Ruellia caroliniensis (Carolina wild petunia),
Abstract
Compares the germination and growth of the invasive Ruellia tweediana to the native R. caroliniensis under wet and dry conditions. In general, light increased germination for both species. For R. caroliniensis, germination was highest 33 degrees C and 30/20 degrees C. Under wet conditions, R. tweediana had the greater dry weight increase, CO2 assimilation, and shoot nitrogen and phosphorus use efficiencies. There were significant species x moisture interactions for shoot and root nutrient content.Suggested Citation
S. B. Wilson and P. C. Wilson. "Growth and development of the native Ruellia caroliniensis and invasive Ruellia tweediana." Hortscience 39.5 (2004): 1015-1019.Go back