When:
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CT
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Contact:
Antonio Benitez
(847) 467-2799
Group: Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation
Category: Academic, Lectures & Meetings
The student Alexis Balog will present a master's research thesis defense on:
"Solidago Altissima Management in Old Fields/Tallgrass Prairies of the Chicagoland Area"
Summary: Solidago altissima is an aggressive native species that often overwhelms other native plants in restorations. This project has investigated the effects of mowing stands of S. altissima and seeding in native species to manage the population of S. altissima in local tallgrass prairies.
This event will be hosted remotely. If you are interested to join us, please contact plantbiology@northwestern.edu to request the link for the meeting.