Precipitation Manipulation
Drought at the beginning of a restoration
Using experimental methods to elucidate the effect of drought on the restoration of plant and soil communities and ecosystem functions |
Restoration using regional variation of a dominant grass
Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) seed source across a precipitation gradient
Examination of ecological consequences of dominant grass source (i.e., regionally dry or wet seed sources) used in prairie restoration to demonstrate whether ecotypic variation can be used to restored sustainable grasslands in the face of climate change |
Natives in Reclamation
Using native seed mixes in strip mine reclamation to increase ecosystem functions
Traditional seed mix primarily consists of C3 grasses, but using seed mixes with native C4 grass and forbs increases plant diversity and improves soil quality and microbial community structure and function with a comparable price. |