USGS biologist Brynne Lazarus conducting research. Photo by Merry Davidson, USGS
dedication point - season 4, episode 4: The Role of Pre-Emergent Herbicides in Desert Shrubland Restoration with Brynne Lazarus
Brynne Lazarus, biologist with USGS, will guide us through her research on the use of pre-emergent herbicides in desert shrubland restoration efforts.
episode summary:
This week’s interview is focused on one crucial aspect of desert shrubland restoration efforts - the use of pre-emergent herbicides. These pre-emergent herbicides prevent seeds from germinating without causing significant harm to most established perennials, and they are used almost universally in sage-steppe restoration efforts to reduce the cover of invasive annual grasses.