| Impact ID |
Scientific Name
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Impact Type
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Study Type
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Study Location
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Impact Description
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Geographic Location
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Reference
|
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7452
|
Carex acutiformis
|
Habitat Alteration
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Carex acutiformis formed a dense subcanopy of accumulated leaf litter in the introduced area.
|
Ottawa, Canada
|
25183
|
|
7896
|
Carex acutiformis
|
Habitat Alteration
|
Experimental
|
Laboratory
|
The decomposition of cellulose in Carex acutiformis plant matter may occur slowly, preventing the full release of nutrients until 3-4 years after death and immobilizing N and P for a longer period of time relative to other sedges.
|
Netherlands
|
25169
|
|
7897
|
Carex acutiformis
|
Habitat Alteration
|
Experimental
|
Laboratory
|
Because Carex acutiformis produces more leaf litter than most sedges, it may actually facilitate a higher rate of nutrient cycling than what the other sedges attain.
|
Netherlands
|
25169
|
|
7898
|
Carex acutiformis
|
Habitat Alteration
|
Observational
|
Field
|
Carex acutiformis may smother native plants via accumulation of its excess litter.
|
|
25183
|