Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) influence on decomposition rates in Cass County, Michigan.

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

Natural Resource Management

Mentor Information

Todd Aschenbach, aschenbt@gvsu.edu

Department

Biology

Location

Kirkhof Center 1142

Start Date

13-4-2011 9:00 AM

End Date

13-4-2011 9:30 AM

Abstract

Invasive species have become a problem in West Michigan Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an invasive species that is known to have allelopathic impacts on plant communities I hypothesize that the allelochemicals released by Garlic Mustard alter nutrient cycling which ultimately affects decomposition rates. A scientific report will be developed by conducting a field experiment that measures the decomposition rate of Oak (Quercus alba) and Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) leaves, Garlic Mustard leaves and stems, as well as a wooden stick and filter paper, in Cass County, Michigan. Results will demonstrate whether Garlic Mustard influences nutrient cycling.

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Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) influence on decomposition rates in Cass County, Michigan.

Kirkhof Center 1142

Invasive species have become a problem in West Michigan Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata) is an invasive species that is known to have allelopathic impacts on plant communities I hypothesize that the allelochemicals released by Garlic Mustard alter nutrient cycling which ultimately affects decomposition rates. A scientific report will be developed by conducting a field experiment that measures the decomposition rate of Oak (Quercus alba) and Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) leaves, Garlic Mustard leaves and stems, as well as a wooden stick and filter paper, in Cass County, Michigan. Results will demonstrate whether Garlic Mustard influences nutrient cycling.