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The Ecological Recovery of Saguaro National Park after Removal of Cattle Grazing and Associated Succession

Creator:

Summers, Ryan J.

Abstract:

In the area that is now Saguaro National Park East, grazing began in the 1880's. Because of the impact to the iconic saguaro cactus as well as all palatable plant species in the area, ecological damage in the park were determined to be so great that anti-grazing conservationists challenged the...

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Masters Thesis

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for the degree of Master of Science in Rangeland Ecology & Management presented on May 6, 2020
Mycorrhizal Fungi on the Sagebrush Steppe: Benefits for Restoring Keystone Rangeland Plant Species

Creator:

Prado-Tarango, David E.

Abstract:

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are plant symbionts that associate with the vast majority of terrestrial plants species. The AMF colonizes the plant roots by penetrating the root cortical cells, where the fungi exchanges mineral nutrients with the host plant for photosynthates. This association exists as a complex system in which...

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Dissertation

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David Eduardo Prado-Tarango for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Rangeland Ecology and Management