EIPD Current Research Projects
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- The development and validation of a rapid pre-screening tool for evaluating the invasive potential of ornamental plants in a given geographic region
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Fujino Dr, Dave
Director, California Center for Urban Horticulture; Co-Director, UC Nursery and Floriculture Alliance
Dean's Office CA&ES (UCD) - Description
- This project will utilize the PlantRight Weed Risk Assessment tool to evaluate a plant’s invasive capabilities in a stated geographic region. The tool will be used to screen 2,600 plants on the WUCOLS III list which is used by landscape professionals to identify the irrigation requirements of ornamental plants in different regions of California. This project will assess the potential for these ornamentals to escape and become invasive in natural areas, reducing the risk of ecological and economic damage.