Univ: Arizona State University, Polytechnic

Advis: Adam Stein

MS work title: Yellow bluestem (Bothriochloa ischaemum) control in southeast Arizona

Summary of work:

Yellow bluestem (Bothriochloa ischaemum) is an invasive grass that is spreading across the Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch.  Little research of yellow bluestem has been conducted in Southeastern Arizona and the potential control methods to stop the spread and environmental influence. This study will be using a combination of chemical and mechanical methods to find the best solution for this area.