Article
Ecology
Ian A. Sinks, Amy B. Borde, Heida L. Diefenderfer, Jason P. Karnezis
Summary: The control methods for reed canarygrass in tidal wetlands are not suitable for its unique conditions, and alternative strategies such as implementing control pre-restoration, topographic modification, and limiting nutrient availability are recommended for successful long-term control.
NATURAL AREAS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vicent Kibasa, Gulshan Mahajan, Bhagirath Singh Chauhan
Summary: Hood canarygrass is a problematic weed in Australian winter crops. The study found that the germination of hood canarygrass is influenced by temperature, water potential, and salt concentration. It is highly tolerant to water and salt stress conditions. Pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides are effective in controlling the growth of hood canarygrass.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Gaofeng Xu, Shicai Shen, Yun Zhang, David Roy Clements, Shaosong Yang, Lina Wen, Fudou Zhang, Liyao Dong
Summary: Using crops to control invasive weeds is an important approach in agroecosystems. Nitrogen application can improve crop yield and quality, but it can also affect weed control efficacy. This study found that the amount and timing of nitrogen application have significant effects on crop yield, weed control efficacy, and the competitive ability of crops against invasive weeds. Optimal nitrogen application can help crops achieve higher yields and better weed control efficacy.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xin Wang, Xiong Lei, Changbing Zhang, Peijian He, Jialai Zhong, Shiqie Bai, Daxu Li, Xingguang Deng, Honghui Lin
Summary: In this study, we explored the physiological and molecular response mechanism of Phalaris arundinacea under salt stress. We identified key genes involved in hormone signaling, antioxidant systems, ion homeostasis, and photosynthetic systems, providing insight for establishing a salt resistance database and guiding the restoration of saline-alkali land.
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maryam Bayat, Meisam Zargar
Summary: The study showed that certain active ingredients, such as clodinafop and pyroxsulam, were effective in controlling Littleseed Canarygrass growth, reducing its density and dry weight significantly.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jeffery R. Cordell, Sarah A. Kidd, Jason D. Toft, Amy B. Borde, Valerie I. Cullinan, Jina Sagar, Catherine A. Corbett
Summary: Invasive reed canarygrass and native Lyngbye's sedge were compared in wetland habitats along the lower Columbia River. The study found that detritus quality from Lyngbye's sedge was higher, suggesting it provides more and higher quality prey resources for juvenile salmon. While overall invertebrate abundance and diversity were not affected by reed canarygrass, certain salmon prey taxa such as Diptera and Chironomidae were reduced. Further research, including a comparison of insect consumption by juvenile salmon, would help reduce uncertainty.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Teodor Kitczak, Grzegorz Jarnuszewski, Ryszard Malinowski
Summary: The research indicates the potential of cultivating reed canary grass outside its natural habitat, on sandy soils in temperate climates, to obtain biomass and seeds. Compost fertilization and nitrogen fertilization significantly increased dry matter yield, with compost fertilization being able to partially or entirely replace mineral fertilizers.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Schuck, Maria Greger
Summary: This study compared the chloride removal capacity of 34 wetland plant species native to Sweden and further examined the salt tolerance and tissue chloride concentration of Carex pseudocyperus, C. riparia, and Phalaris arundinacea. The results showed variations in chloride removal capacity, accumulation, and tolerance among the species. C. riparia and P. arundinacea were identified as suitable candidates for further phytodesalination studies due to their high tolerance, large biomass, and high accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emre Boynukisa, Maria Schuck, Maria Greger
Summary: Stormwater is a source of pollutants in urban areas and can be treated using floating treatment wetlands (FTWs) with plants. This study aimed to determine whether FTWs can accumulate heavy metals from stormwater ponds in a cold climate. The abilities of three wetland species to accumulate Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn were examined in Stockholm, Sweden. Phalaris arundinacea showed the highest accumulation of Cd, Cu, and Zn, while C. pseudocyperus had the lowest Pb accumulation. Higher metal concentrations were found in roots compared to shoots. Higher biomass positively affected metal uptake. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of using wetland plants in FTWs for metal removal in stormwater ponds.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Magdalena Senze, Monika Kowalska-Goralska, Katarzyna Czyz
Summary: This study aimed to determine the aluminum levels in reed canary grass in rivers in southwestern Poland. The results showed that the highest aluminum levels were found in the Nysa Szalona, while the lowest levels were found in the Bystrzyca. The aluminum levels were highest in the lowland tributaries and at the mouth of the Nysa Szalona and Strzegomka reservoirs. The aluminum contents were higher in autumn compared to spring, and the pollution index was high for Bystrzyca and very high for the other two rivers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Siriguleng, Mingjiu Wang, Hengshan Yang
Summary: The study investigated GA(3)-related proteins that influence seed dormancy in Phalaris arundinacea, identifying 30 proteins with significantly increased expression after treatment. These proteins are involved in various cellular processes, including sugar metabolism, protein metabolism, RNA synthesis, fat metabolism, signal transduction, transportation, cytoskeleton, redox reactions, and biosynthetic pathways.
SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana Teresa Castro-Castellon, Jocelyne Mary Rose Hughes, Daniel Steven Read, Yaldah Azimi, Michael James Chipps, Nicholas Peter Hankins
Summary: The study found that the hydroponic biofilters of Phalaris arundinacea were able to effectively remove Microcystis cells at low flow rates, potentially involving physical and chemical/biological removal mechanisms.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Sajedeh Golmohammadzadeh, Javid Gherekhloo, Maria Dolores Osuna, Farshid Ghaderi-Far, Behnam Kamkar, Ricardo Alcantara-de la Cruz, Rafael De Prado
Summary: Short-spike canarygrass from Iranian wheat fields has developed resistance to ACCase inhibitors due to a target-site mutation. The resistant sub-population exhibited higher plant growth and reproductive parameters compared to the susceptible sub-population, which may increase the frequency of resistance in the population in the absence of adequate weed-control methods.
Article
Environmental Studies
Leonardo Bianchini, Riccardo Alemanno, Valerio Di Stefano, Massimo Cecchini, Andrea Colantoni
Summary: This study aims to assess soil disturbance caused by harvesting operations of Phalaris arundinacea L. The study found differences in chemical-physical characteristics of different soil areas and the impact of harvesting operations and crop type on compaction. The results provide a fundamental basis for further investigation and have important implications for crop planning, management, and soil preservation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Suvi Ponnikas, Hanna Sigeman, Max Lundberg, Bengt Hansson
Summary: Recombination plays a significant role in sequence evolution by affecting linkage and selection efficiency. This study investigates recombination in the Z chromosome of great reed warblers using pedigree-based linkage mapping. A notable finding is the extreme variation in male recombination rate along the Z chromosome, with high values at the chromosome ends but a lack of recombination in the central section. The nonrecombining region shows a significant loss of genetic diversity and an accumulation of repeats compared to the recombining parts. Despite this, the evolutionary rate of protein-coding genes does not differ between high and low recombining regions, suggesting that selection efficiency can be maintained even at low recombination levels. Additionally, the recombination rate in the Chr4A-derived part of the Z chromosome is similar to the recombining region, but its sequence characteristics reflect both its previous autosomal and current Z-linked recombination patterns.