Overview
Topic status: We're looking for students to study this topic.
Invasive plants species form dense populations across large tracts of land. Based on these observations of dominance, invaders are often described as competitively superior, with little direct evidence of competitive interactions with natives. An ongoing study is measuring competitive interactions among an invasive grass and Australian native grasses alongside investigation into rates of seed germination and viability. Little is known about the chromosome number and variability in chromosome number in native grassland ecosystems and whether this is correlated with 'competitive superiority'. Such information can provide a better understanding of the potential mechanisms behind invasiveness and provide essential insights for restoration efforts. This project will enable a student to develop essential techniques and skills in plant anatomy, particularly in the areas of histology.
- Study level
- Honours
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Contact
- Please contact the supervisor.
Dr Tanya Scharaschkin
Dr Jennifer Firn
