[APWG] USGS Science Center on Medusahead and Cheatgrass

[De Angelis, Patricia]

Invasive grasses, such as cheatgrass and medusahead, are one of the most significant stressors to rangeland ecosystems in the western U.S. Their expansion and dominance across this area are damaging the ecosystem of this iconic landscape. Cheatgrass originated in Europe or Eurasia and medusahead in the Mediterranean region. Both were introduced to the U.S. in the mid- to late-1800's as a contaminant in seed and straw. Both species germinate in the fall and early spring, grow rapidly and in high numbers making them highly competitive with native species.



USGS scientists and partners have and continue to develop a wide variety of tools and systems, and answer questions that help tribal, federal, state, industry, and private land managers design and implement sustainable rangeland practices along with effective restoration and rehabilitation projects. Studies focus on finding ways to control cheatgrass and medusahead through use of herbicides, soil bacteria, and targeted grazing. For more, visit: https://www.usgs.gov/centers/fresc/science/cheatgrass-and-medusahead?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects


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