Rotala: A New Aquatic Invader in Southern Florida
Rotala is a relative newcomer to Florida. Since it was first found in Coral Springs in 1996, it has established large, but mostly isolated, populations throughout the southern regions of Florida. It is especially problematic in Lee and Collier Counties and along the west coast. Extremely dense subm...
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2014-06-01
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/131562 |
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| Summary: | Rotala is a relative newcomer to Florida. Since it was first found in Coral Springs in 1996, it has established large, but mostly isolated, populations throughout the southern regions of Florida. It is especially problematic in Lee and Collier Counties and along the west coast. Extremely dense submersed populations and large thick mats dominate the surface of the water, greatly reducing ecosystem services, because oxygen level and light penetration are hampered. Because the rapid and vigorous growth of rotala inhibits water flow, the ability of infested canals to function properly in flood control systems is greatly hindered. Management of this aquatic weed is a major concern for resource managers. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Lyn A. Gettys and Carl J. Della Torre III, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2014.
SS-AGR-376/AG381: Rotala: A New Aquatic Invader in Southern Florida (ufl.edu)
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| ISSN: | 2576-0009 |