Science Inventory

GRASS CARP AS A POTENTIAL CONTROL AGENT FOR CATTAILS

Citation:

Carney, C. AND F. DeNoyelles. GRASS CARP AS A POTENTIAL CONTROL AGENT FOR CATTAILS. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, D.C., EPA/600/J-86/364.

Description:

Replicate ponds were stocked with grass carp in May 1982 and a fence exclosure placed in each pond to assess the effects of this herbivorous fish on the cattail community. Stocking rate of grass carp four individuals oer pond each membership 18-23 cm in total length. In August 1983 the cattail community was assessed by use of a wire quadrat and visual observations both within and outside of the exclosures. Grass carp reduce cattail abundance.

Record Details:

Record Type:DOCUMENT( REPORT )
Product Published Date:05/24/2002
Record Last Revised:04/16/2004
Record ID: 30380