[MAIPC] invasive earthworms and invasive plants

[Marc Imlay]

Recent studies indicate that exotic earthworms and exotic plants may go hand
in hand. In the southeast U.S., more exotic than native earthworms were
found under invasive Chinese privet, a shrub that caused a rise in soil pH.
Removal of the privet resulted in a reversion to the lower soil pHs, a
decrease in exotic earthworms, and a return of native earthworms. Perhaps
the best control technique for invasive exotic earthworms is NOT TO PLANT
invasive exotic plants!

 

 

http://mdinvasivesp.org/invader_of_the_month.html

 



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