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Mahoney, S., Mike, J.B., Parker, J.M., Lassiter, L.S., & Whitham, T.G. (2019). Selection for genetics-based architecture traits in a anative cottonwood negatively affects invasive tamarisk in a restoration field trial. Restoration Ecology, 27(1), 15-22. Summary: Researchers hypothesized that there would be a relationship between mean average maximum temperature transfer distance and cottonwood growth and that cottonwood growth would impact tamarisk invasion success. Findings indicate that their hypothesis was accurate and that the mean average maximum temperature transfer distance of stock cottonwoods plays an important role in cottonwood architecture which can help restoration strategies counteract tamarisk growth. Research Goals:
Researchers set out to better understand the relationships between cottonwood size and architecture and tamarisk growth. Cottonwoods from cooler areas tended to grow better than those from warmer areas. This has implications for climate change that may result in cottonwood trees that are unable to grow to the needed dimensions in order to counteract tamarisk invasion. Questions:
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