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Research Project: Identification, Evaluation, and Implementation of Biological Control Agents for Invasive Weeds of Southeastern Ecosystems Location:
                                Invasive Plant Research Laboratory Title:   Author  item
                                            Lake, Ellenitem
                                            Pratt, Paulitem
                                            Dray, F Allenitem
                                            Rayamajhi, Minitem
                                            Wheeler, Gregoryitem
                                            Smith, Melissaitem
                                            Minteer, Careyitem
                                            CENTER, TED - Retired ARS Employeeitem
                                            RODGERS, LEROY - South Florida Water Management Districtitem
                                            LANE, JON - Us Army Corp Of Engineers (USACE)item
                                            Tipping, Philip
  Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
                                    Publication Type: Abstract Only
                                    Publication Acceptance Date: 1/20/2016
                                    Publication  Date: N/A
                                    Citation: N/AInterpretive Summary:
                                Technical Abstract: The invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T. Blake, melaleuca, was first introduced to Florida in 1886 for ornamental use. It was later planted for bank stabilization and as a forestry crop. Melaleuca now invades a variety of habitats, changing the hydroperiod and fire regime, reducing plant diversity, and altering ecosystem structure and function. Three biological control agents have been released and established on melaleuca. These agents have reduced the reproductive capacity of the tree, which has accelerated self-thinning and increased native plant diversity. 

The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is a multibillion dollar 30+ year effort to restore, preserve and protect this unique ecosystem. It includes restoring a more historic water flow pattern to the Everglades and reducing the impact of invasive species. Integrating biological control with other management techniques to control melaleuca, Old World climbing fern, waterhyacinth and Brazilian peppertree, and other invasives will be a critical component of restoring Everglades communities.


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