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Light utilization and competition between Echinacea purpurea, Panicum virgatum and Ratibida pinnata under greenhouse and field conditions
Author(s): M. Knee and L. C. Thomas
Month: Sep
Year: 2002
Journal: Ecological Research
Volume: 17
Issue: 5
Pages: 591-599
Article Topic(s): Competition,Light
Research Setting(s): Greenhouse,Field
Species Referenced: Echinacea purpurea (Eastern purple coneflower), Ratibida pinnata (Grayhead coneflower),
Abstract
Compares competitive interactions of three tallgrass prairie species. Yields were greater in mixtures than monocultures for all species early in the experiment. Yields of Echinacea purpurea decreased later in the experiment when planted with Panicum virgatum or Ratibida pinnata. However, the presence of E. purpurea increased the rate of the other two species. Differences in competitive ability may be partially explained by differing photosynthetic rates.Suggested Citation
M. Knee and L. C. Thomas. "Light utilization and competition between Echinacea purpurea, Panicum virgatum and Ratibida pinnata under greenhouse and field conditions." Ecological Research 17.5 (2002): 591-599.Go back