By Mary Lang
LSU AgCenter
The world's largest continuous stand of roseau cane is vanishing from the Mississippi River Delta, and a group of cross-disciplinary researchers is collaborating to find a solution to stop the die-off.
Roseau cane (Phragmites australis), also known as common giant reed, plays a crucial role in coastal health and stability. The hardy cane stabilizes soil in the delta by preventing sediment loss and serves as a habitat for wildlife in the delta, such as young fish and shrimp.