| Abstract: | Red brome is a Mediterranean winter annual grass that has invaded south-western USA deserts. Unlike native annuals, it does not maintain a soil seed bank, but exhibits early and uniform germination. Above-average winter precipitation in these regions allows red brome to reach high density and biomass. These are time for concern, as large numbers of easily dispersed seeds increase the likelihood that it may spread into new areas. However, early and uniform germination can also lead to population crashes when drought precludes seed production. Winter droughts dramatically reduce densities of red brome, but provide opportunities for management of this exotic grass. |
| Genre: | Article |
| ProdID: | 1016272 |
| Citation Author: | Salo, L. F. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center |
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| Citation End Page: | 296 |
| Citation Issue: | 3 |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Arid Environments |
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| Citation Month: | MAY |
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| Citation Number Of Pages: | 6 |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | p. 291-296 |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Populations dynamics of red brome (Bromus madritensis subsp. Rubens): Times for concern, opportunities for management; 2004; Article; Journal; Journal of Arid Environments; Salo, L. F. |
| Citation Start Page: | 291 |
| Citation Volume: | 57 |
| Citation Year: | 2004 |
| Type: | citation/reference |
| Text: | Populations dynamics of red brome (Bromus madritensis subsp. Rubens): Times for concern, opportunities for management; 2004; Article; Journal; Journal of Arid Environments; Salo, L. F. |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/outside_thumb.jpg |
| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00 -0600 |
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