Researchers receive grant to study invasive autumn olive
October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
Almost a ubiquitous presence in landscapes across Southwest Virginia, the invasive autumn olive thrives.
But it's not supposed to be here.
Autumn olive is known for its nitrogen-fixing ability, allowing it to thrive in poor soils and outcompete native plants. The shrub's berries are edible, rich in antioxidants such as lycopene, and have a tart-sweet flavor. While its berries are bene . . .
Almost a ubiquitous presence in landscapes across Southwest Virginia, the invasive autumn olive thrives.
But it's not supposed to be here.
Autumn olive is known for its nitrogen-fixing ability, allowing it to thrive in poor soils and outcompete native plants. The shrub's berries are edible, rich in antioxidants such as lycopene, and have a tart-sweet flavor. While its berries are bene . . .