Journal of Integrated Pest Management (2015) 6 (1 - 3), 1-5
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Management of aquatic vegetation in the southeastern United States
Journal of Integrated Pest Management 6 (1 - 3), 1-5
Abstract: Aquatic vegetation is managed throughout the southeastern United States with the guidance of state and federal aquatic plant management plans. These plans often suggest ways to promote the growth of beneficial aquatic plants while attempting to guide the reduction and elimination of unwanted "weedy species." Aquatic species are divided into the categories of algae, submersed, emergent, and floating species and this classification is based on the morphology and growth habit of the identified species. These species are surveyed using multiple research techniques designed to identify and manage the resource based on the needs of the stakeholder. Management practices can be subdivided into physical, mechanical, biological, and chemical control to reduce or eliminate an undesirable weed species. This document reviews current literature related to management of aquatic plants and provides an overview of problematic aquatic weeds in the southeastern United States.
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Database assignments for author(s): Robert J. Richardson
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control - general
