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Kudzu has displaced other vegetation and, consequently, other organisms. The hallmark of an invasive weed is aggressive establishment to the detriment of other life in the area. That perfectly describes kudzu. For kudzu establishes itself, and then grows, fast. It covers all vegetation, horizontally, and vertically, in its path. In so doing, it prevents herbaceous and woody plants from having access to light and air. Other vegetation can't carry out essential photosynthesis, from the interaction with the sun's rays. So they can't make or store energy. Neither can they access nutrients and waterin the soil, because shallow-rooted kudzu accesses both first, and doesn't share. Consequently, kudzu covered and surrounded herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees die. Kudzu grows so densely that nothing else grows back to replace what has died. The dense growth of kudzu keeps anything from growing to help hold soil together. For kudzu has a dense growth pattern, from shallow roots. The roots aren't deep or wide enough to discourage soil erosion. Additionally, kudzu thrives in the high nutrient conditions of heavy-handed residential fertilizing. So it isn't stopped by high nutrient runoff, which further encourages erosion. And kudzu keeps other organisms from feeding and nesting on herbaceous and woody plants. For they carpet and shroud the vegetation from easy access and exit. For example, oak trees are the favorite nesting sites of the precious bluebird. Kudzu covers all trees, including oaks, to such an extensive and intensive degree that birds and many insects cannot get through. Kudzu always leaves a dead zone, to wildlife, in its wake.
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What organisms eat kudzu vine?
what eats kudzu? Well the platasid eats the kudzu that is its natural habitat but in the U.S. bunnies and cows eat it
How does kudzu benefit the environment?
Kudzu benefits the environment because it is a plant. It releases oxygen into the air but kills other plants. It also helps to shelter some animals.
How big is a seed packet for the kudzu?
Please tell me you're not trying to grow kudzu on purpose. If you are located in the United States, there is a ban in most all states from any type of kudzu propagation be it commercially or privately. (from Greenwood Nursery)
What is in a kudzu plant cell?
isoprene is in a kudzu cell
Where can kudzu be found today?
Kudzu can be found in Japan and Asia.
When was Kudzu Wish created?
Kudzu Wish was created in 1998.
What are many studies on kudzu investigating?
It is the Chinese medicinal use of kudzu in treating alcoholism , however, that is the focus of many studies on kudzu.
What are the trade offs of the kudzu?
do u know what are the trade off of a kudzu
What happened to change peoples minds about kudzu?
kudzu is a helpful plant
Why is the plant kudzu considered a helpful pant?
Kudzu has several benefits to the environment. It reduces the risk of erosion, increases the amount of nitrogen in the soil, provides food for grazing animals, and can be used in food/soap/lotion. Harvard Medical School is also studying the medicinal benefits of kudzu to treat alcoholic cravings, migraines, diarrhea, allergies, and vertigo.
How do kudzu affect humans?
yes yes it has although kudzu doesn't directly suck the life out of plants, like some other parisite species of plants, it can shield a plant from the sun therefore disabling it from photosynthesis so it may die
When was Under the Kudzu created?
Under the Kudzu was created on 1993-07-27.
