Monoecious hydrilla tuber dynamics following various management regimes on four North Carolina reservoirs. Justin J. Nawrocki, Rob J. Richardson, and Steve T. Hoyle

摘要

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Hydrilla [Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle] is a federally listed noxious weed that has quickly spread through much of the United States. Long-term hydrilla control is complicated by persistent subterranean turions (tubers) that have been shown to remain viable for at least 6 yr. Tuber bank elimination is essential for long-term management or eradication efforts. Research was conducted on four North Carolina reservoirs to evaluate monoecious hydrilla tuber dynamics .