Scientists discuss stressors as cause of roseau cane dieback
By Johnny Morgan
LSU AgCenter
Baton Rouge, La. — Researchers from the LSU AgCenter and several other agencies met Dec. 16 for the second annual Roseau Cane Research Summit.
The group is collaborating to investigate the decline in health of roseau cane, or phragmites, a vital marsh grass in the lower Mississippi River Delta.
AgCenter entomologist Rodrigo Diaz is leading the group of federal and state researchers who are looking at the possible cause of the die-offs.