Opportunity ID | 18547 |
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Opportunity URL | https://npp.usra.edu/opportunities/details/?ro=18547 |
Location |
Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA 94035 |
Field of Science | Earth Science |
Advisor | David Bubenheim 650-604-3209 David.L.Bubenheim@nasa.gov |
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Description | Exotic invasive plants are responsible for a myriad of ecosystem perturbations throughout the world (aquatic and terrestrial). Their impacts modify communities across landscapes, watersheds and waterways. The goal of this project is to develop a mechanistic understanding of the competitive advantage exhibited by invasive species over native species and to utilize this knowledge in predictive ecosystem models. An important area of study is climate change and potential altered growth of native and invasive species. Research is focused on invasive species of the western US already impacting ecosystems and leading to major alteration in fire risk, hydrology, wildlife habitat, agriculture and ecosystem services. |