Starch Allocation Patterns Of Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis Obtusa) Harvested From Lake Koronis, MN

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$101,000
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$101,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Minnesota State University Mankato
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview

Starry stonewort is a macro-algae that has invaded Minnesota lakes, though nothing is known about its starch allocation. These data can identify weak points in allocation strategy to enhance management.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a
Appropriation Language

$101,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System for Minnesota State University, Mankato, to evaluate the starch allocation patterns of the invasive starry stonewort to identify weaknesses in the plant's growth that could be targeted for management.

2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$101,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 06a
Appropriation Language

$101,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System for Minnesota State University, Mankato, to evaluate the starch allocation patterns of the invasive starry stonewort to identify weaknesses in the plant's growth that could be targeted for management.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$101,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Click on 'Work Plan' under 'Project Details'.

Project Manager
First Name
Ryan
Last Name
Wersal
Organization Name
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, Minnesota State University Mankato
Street Address

City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56001
Phone
(800) 722-0544
Email
https://mankato.mnsu.edu/