Kudzu Vine, Pueraria montana, Adventive in Southern Ontario

Authors

  • Gerald E. Waldron 7641 County Road 20, R.R. #1, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V 2Y7
  • Brendon M. H. Larson Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22621/cfn.v126i1.1292

Keywords:

invasive species, Kudzu, Pueraria montana, seed set, Soybean Rust, Phakopsora pachyrizi, Canada

Abstract

Kudzu is reported for the first time in Canada. A population was found covering about 3500 m² on a bank above Lake Erie near the town of Leamington, Ontario. We detected high seed viability and germination rates but no evidence that the population has been expanding beyond this site. Nonetheless, we recommend that measures be taken to prevent its continued expansion.

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Published

2012-10-02

Issue

Vol. 126 No. 1 (2012)

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