Abstract
Two hundred forty-three stands dominated by Scolochloa featucacea were sampled for density and frequency during 1969 and 1970 in North Dakota. S. featucacea decreased in density by 20 percent from the first to the second season. An inverse relationship in density occurred between S. featucacea and its most common associate Carex atherodes. No distinct relationships were found among other species. Production data supported the hypothesis that disturbance influenced S. featucacea density and production. Burning and mowing tended to increase density and production while both variables were lower on undisturbed or grazed stands. Production increased rapidly through flowering. Burning and mowing favored S. featucacea over C. atherodes. This was attributed to the tolerance of the individual species to shading. ...
Smith, Alan Lyle (1971). An autecological study of the wetland grass, Scolochloa festucacea (Willd.) Link. Texas A&M University. Texas A&M University. Libraries. Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /DISSERTATIONS -173210.