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RESEARCH LITERATURE

The Research Literature database was created and funded by the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Use the search features below to find scientific articles on native wildflowers that are commercially available or used in restoration projects.

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Forb species establishment increases with decreased grass seeding density and with increased forb seeding density in a Northeast Kansas, USA, experimental prairie restoration

Author(s): T. L. Dickson, W. H. Busby

Year: 2009

Volume: 17
Issue: 5
Pages: 597-605

Article Topic(s): Competition, Establishment methods
Research Setting(s): Prairie

Species Referenced: (),

Abstract

Investigates the effects of varying seedling density of forbs and grasses in prairie restorations. Forb cover and diversity were higher when seeded at higher densities and with lower densities of grasses. The study recommends seeding most forb seeds into areas not dominated by grasses.

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T. L. Dickson, and W. H. Busby. "Forb species establishment increases with decreased grass seeding density and with increased forb seeding density in a Northeast Kansas, USA, experimental prairie restoration." Restoration Ecology 17.5 (2009): 597-605.
Last Updated: 2015-02-26
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