Preliminary Lupinus Nipomensis Surveys Convey Varying Plant Vigor Across Grazing Treatments

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2025

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College of Natural Resources & Sciences

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Lupinus nipomensis (Nipomo Lupine) is an endangered endemic species to the Nipomo-Guadalupe Dunes in San Luis Obispo County, California. Scientists have been researching this species for many years to better understand it. Ehrharta calycina (Veldt Grass) is an introduced perennial grass species that outcompetes Nipomo Lupine. Various groups have tried to aid Nipomo Lupine in its survival by manual pulling and herbicide treatment of Veldt grass. We are beginning to investigate grazing as an alternative management tool, which will hopefully prove to better aid this species in its survival.

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Trinity

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Edwards

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tje30@humboldt.edu

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2096132474