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The Exotic and Invasive Weeds

Research Unit

Yellow Starthistle - An example of a Rangeland weed An example of an Aquatic weed Saltcedar - An example of a Riparian weed

Welcome to the Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit. We develop new methods for managing invasive plant species in rangeland, riparian, and aquatic ecosystems. This Unit uniquely incorporates skills of scientists and technicians from three distinct geographic locations: Albany, California (headquarters); Davis, California; and Reno, Nevada.

Directions to our site locations: Albany, CA; Davis, CA; Reno, NV (external links to Google Maps).
For information about what we do and our mission, select About Us.
To meet our scientists and staff, select People & Places.
To see our formal research projects, select Research.

Weed Research Activities

Arundo donax (Giant reed)
Centaurea solstitialis (Yellow starthistle)
Ludwigia hexapetala (Water primose)
Tamarix spp. (Saltcedar)

EIW Special Unit Facilities

Quarantine
Remote Sensing Lab
Seed Lab

The Exotic and Invasive Weeds Research Unit

The Exotic and Invasive Weeds

Research Unit