2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium
Location
Schindler Education Center, University of Northern Iowa
Presentation Type
Open Access Poster Presentation
Document Type
poster
Abstract
While considerable research has focused on cattail ecology and invasion dynamics, less attention has been given to seasonal changes in morphology during early growth. Consequently, the extent to which morphological characteristics stabilize and can be used for accurate species identification throughout the growing season remains poorly understood. Based on our current state of knowledge, it's expected that early in the summer season, a spike in growth will occur for all morphological characteristics. These traits may eventually plateau in the later months, providing a time period of morphological stability.
Start Date
31-7-2026 11:00 AM
End Date
31-7-2026 1:30 PM
Event Host
Summer Undergraduate Research Program, University of Northern Iowa
Faculty Advisor
Kenneth J. Elgersma
Department
Department of Biology
Copyright
©2026 Grant P. Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Greyson A. Brandt, Alayna G. Whitson, and Kenneth J. Elgersma
File Format
application/pdf
File Size
4.02 MB
Recommended Citation
Van Nieuwenhuyzen, Grant P.; Brandt, Greyson A.; Whitson, Alayna G.; and Elgersma, Kenneth J., "Seasonal Morphological Growth Patterns of Cattail Taxa (Typha spp.)" (2026). Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) Symposium. 5.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/surp/2026/all/5
Seasonal Morphological Growth Patterns of Cattail Taxa (Typha spp.)
Schindler Education Center, University of Northern Iowa
While considerable research has focused on cattail ecology and invasion dynamics, less attention has been given to seasonal changes in morphology during early growth. Consequently, the extent to which morphological characteristics stabilize and can be used for accurate species identification throughout the growing season remains poorly understood. Based on our current state of knowledge, it's expected that early in the summer season, a spike in growth will occur for all morphological characteristics. These traits may eventually plateau in the later months, providing a time period of morphological stability.
