A Quantitative Approach to Predict Potential Nonindigenous Aquatic Plant Species Problems Description: Overview of research study where investigators evaluated the potential for some aquatic plant species to pose a realistic nuisance threat to ecosystems in the state of Minnesota. The evaluation of these species involved two major phases. The first phase was a thorough literature review of these species, including life history and autecological characteristics. Information on home range and climatological barriers was also collected. The second phase focused on determining the likelihood of establishment in Minnesota and subsequent nuisance development. The CLIMEX model was useful in identifying locations around the world with climates that are similar to the climate in Minnesota. The CLIMEX model was found to be a promising tool to identify potentially problematic plant species for prevention efforts and regulatory exclusion. Resource Type: Case Studies, Issue Overviews, Management Plans, Recommended Practices Resource Format: URL Publisher: United States Army Corps of Engineers |
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