Weed Science (2010) 58, 408-412

Songlin Fei, Peter Gould, Melanie Kaeser and Kim Steiner (2010)
Distribution and dynamics of the invasive native hay-scented fern
Weed Science 58 (4), 408-412
Abstract: The spread and dominance of the invasive native hay-scented fern in the understory is one of the most significant changes that has affected the forest ecosystems in the northeastern United States in the last century. We studied changes in the distribution and dynamics of hay-scented fern at a large scale over a 10-yr period in Pennsylvania. The study included 56 stands covering 1,009 ha in two ecoregions. Hay-scented fern was more widely distributed and occurred at higher densities in the Allegheny Plateau ecoregion vs. the Ridge and Valley. Hay-scented fern abundance was positively associated with overstory red maple abundance in both ecoregions. After overstory removal, the density and distribution of hay-scented fern tended to increase and remain at elevated levels in stands that were not treated with herbicide. Herbicide treatments resulted in temporary reductions in fern densities and created a "window of opportunity" for the establishment of tree regeneration.
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(original language: English)
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Database assignments for author(s): Songlin Fei

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
population dynamics/ epidemiology
environment - cropping system/rotation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Dennstaedtia punctilobula (weed)	Maple (Acer)	U.S.A. (NE)