Yellow Nutsedge Tuber Germination and Seedling Development

Stoller, E. W.; Nema, D. P.; Bhan, V. M.

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“…Additional research is needed into the energy reserves and dormancy mechanism of Navua sedge vegetative propagules. For example, yellow nutsedge propagules can sprout at least three separate times (Stoller et al 1972). Sprouting activity may also be related to size, length, and maturity of Navua sedge root fragments.…”

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Control Techniques and Management Strategies for the Problematic Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus)

Vitelli¹,

Madigan²,

Haaren³

2010

Invasive plant sci. manag.

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Navua sedge, a member of the Cyperaceae family, is an aggressive weed of pastures in Fiji, Sri Lanka, the Malay Peninsula, Vanuatu, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, and Tahiti and is now a weed of pastures and roadsides in north Queensland, Australia. Primarily restricted to areas with an annual rainfall exceeding 2,500 mm (98.4 in), Navua sedge is capable of forming dense stands, smothering many tropical pasture species. Seventeen herbicides were field tested at three sites in north Queensland, with glyphosate, halosulfuron, hexazinone, imazapic, imazapyr, or MSMA as the most effective for Navua sedge control. Environmental problems, such as persistence in soil, lack of selectivity, and movement off-site, may occur using some herbicides at the predicted 90% lethal concentration (LC90) control level rates. A seasonality trial using halosulfuron (97.5 g ai ha−1[1.4 oz ac−1]) gave better Navua sedge control (84%) by spraying in March to September than by spraying at other times (50%). In a frequency trial, sequential glyphosate applications (2,160 g ae ha−1) every 2 mo was more effective for continued Navua sedge control (67%) than a single application of glyphosate (36%), although loss of ground cover would occur. In a management trial, single applications of glyphosate (2,160 to 3,570 g ae ha−1) using either a rope wick, ground foliar spraying, or a rotary rope wick gave 59 to 73% control, whereas other treatments (rotary hoe, 3%; slashing, −13%; crushing, −30%) were less effective. In a second management trial, four monthly rotary wick applications were much more effective (98%) than four monthly crushing applications (42%). An effective management plan must include the application of regular herbicide treatments to eliminate Navua sedge seed being added to the soil seed bank. Treatments that result in seed burial, for example, discing, are likely to prolong seed persistence and should be avoided. The sprouting activity of vegetative propagules and root fragmentation also needs to be considered when selecting control options.

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Section: Management Strategiesmentioning

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Control Techniques and Management Strategies for the Problematic Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus)

Vitelli¹,

Madigan²,

Haaren³

2010

Invasive plant sci. manag.

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“…Both yellow and purple nutsedge produce tiny, viable seeds (Bell et al, 1962;Justice & Whitehead, 1946;Hill, Lachman & Maynard, 1963), but propagation is principally by complex underground systems of rhizomes, tubers and basal bulbs (Bell et al, 1962;Garg et al, 1967;Hauser, 1962;Jansen, 1971;Stoller et al, 1972;Tumbleson & Kommedahl, 1961;Wills & Briscoe, 1970). Tubers of both species are distributed in the upper 40 cm of soil, with an average of more than 75% of them in the upper 15 cm and less than 5% below 25 cm (Bell et al, 1962;Tumbleson & Kommedahl, 1961;Smith & Fick, 1937).…”

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EFFECT OF MINIMUM SOIL TEMPERATURE ON DIFFERENTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF CYPERUS ROTUNDUS AND C. ESCULENTUS IN THE UNITED STATES*

Stoller

1973

Weed Research

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Tbe response of tubers to low temperatures was investigated to gain insight into a physiological basis for the differential distribution oi'CyPerus esculentus L. (yellow nuUedge) and C. rotundus L. (purple nutsedge) in the United States. Only C. esculentus tubers survived the winter of 1968-69 in the field at Urbana, Illinois. Less than 10% oiC. rotundus tubers survived at 2^0 for 12 weeks, whereas more than 95% of C. esculentus tubers survived this treatment. Exposures to -2''C for 4 h or longer killed 50% of C. rotundus tubers, whereas -Go'G was required to kill 50% of C esculentus tubers. C. rotundus distribution is restricted to regions where the soil seldom freezes, whereas C. esculentus is distributed in regions where the soil temperatures often get below freezing. Survival oi' C. esculentus tubers in soil whieh frequently freezes may account for its wide distribution. Death of C. rotundus tubers in soils which freeze apparently is the reason why tlie species is restricted to the southeastern and southwestern regions of the U.S.A. L'Infiuence de la temperature du sol sur la repartition dijfirentielle de Gyperus rotundus et de Cyperus esculentus aux Etats-Unis R6sum£. La reaction des bulbes de Cyperus esculentus L. et de Cyperus rotundus L. aux basses temperatures a ete ^tudi^e pour obtenir des donnces fondles sur la physiologic quant k la repartition difF^rentielle de ces deux especes aux Etats-Unis, Seuls les bulbes dc C. esculentus sm-v^eurent au champ aprte l'hiver 19G8-69 k Urbana, Illinois. Moins de 10% des bulbes de C. rotundus surv^ctirent k 2°C pendant 12 semaiiies, alors que plus de 95% des bulbes de C. esculentus surv^curent k ee traitcment. Des expositions il -2°C pendant quatre heures ou plus tu^rent 50% des bulbes de C. rotundus, alors qu'il fallut -6,5°G pour tuer 50% des bulbes de C. esculentus. La pri^senee de C. rotundus est Uniitde aux regions oij le sol gele rarement, cependant que C. esculentus se reneontre dans les regions ou les temperatures du sol s'abaissent souvent au-dessous du point dc congelation. La survivance de bulbes de C. esculentus dans les sols qui gdent frequeniment peut etre une explication de sa repartition tr^s etendue. La mort des bulbes de C. rotundus dans lea sols qui gclent peut etre la raison principale de la localisation de cette espece restreinte atix regions du Sud-est et du Sud-ouest des U.S.A.Der Einjluss der Bodentemperatur auf die unUrschiedliche Verbreitung von Gyperus rotundus und C. esculentus in den Vereinigten Staaten,

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“…Assuming that the disturbance is not severe, as in shallow disking, many parent plants would remain rooted on the surface and resume growth. Buds on detached tubers and rhizomes would likely sprout (Stoller et aL 1972, Bendixen 1973) and produce additional plants, Physical damage to dormant tubers may induce them to sprout also (Tumbleson and Kommedahl 1962). The net result would be an increase in plants and tubers.…”

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Biomass production of chufa (Cyperus esculentus) in a seasonally flooded wetland

Kelley

1990

Wetlands

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Seasonal biomass production of chufa (Cyperus esculentus) was studied in a managed, seasonally flooded wetland in southeast Missouri in I985. Shoot emergence occurred shortly after the drawdown date of 27 May. Peak stem density of 37.5 stems/m 2 occurred on 6 July. Live aboveground standing crop reached a maximum (11.9 g]m 2) on 6 July and most tissue senesced by 25 September. Dead aboveground standing crop increased after 25 June and peaked at 8.4 g/m s on 28 October. Flowering occurred in only 16% of all plants. Belowground standing crop peaked (28.2 g/m ~) by 11 August. Tubers represented 85% of belowground tissue weight at the end of the growing season. Managers may be able to take advantage of chufa reproductive processes to increase tuber production f~Jr wildlife food. Shallow soil disking and maintaining moist conditions can be used to increase tuber production.

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Yellow Nutsedge Tuber Germination and Seedling Development

Cited by 65 publications

References 6 publications

Control Techniques and Management Strategies for the Problematic Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus)

Control Techniques and Management Strategies for the Problematic Navua sedge (Cyperus aromaticus)

EFFECT OF MINIMUM SOIL TEMPERATURE ON DIFFERENTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF CYPERUS ROTUNDUS AND C. ESCULENTUS IN THE UNITED STATES*

Biomass production of chufa (Cyperus esculentus) in a seasonally flooded wetland

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