Changing Climate Likely To Make 'Super Weed' Even More Powerful

Wednesday, June 3, 2009 - 21:28 in Physics & Chemistry

Researchers have discovered a new reason why the tall, tasseled reed Phragmites australis is one of the most invasive plants in the United States. The research team found that Phragmites delivers a one-two chemical knock-out punch to snuff out its victims, and the poison becomes even more toxic in the presence of the sun's ultraviolet rays.

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