Abstract: Forage flora are plants in grass and grass-like structure and are utilized as food source by animals whether fresh or processed. This study aimed assess the bioinvasion of Cyperus species in the rice producing provinces in the Philippines. On the other hand, Bioinvasion and Qualitative Risk assessment established the distribution and effects of the Cyperus species in the Philippine Agricultural system. Moreover, the ODA Qualitative Risk assessment tool and Bioinvasion tool established sedge distribution.
Studies on the distribution of sedges in the country are very limited. This study identified 14 Cyperus species found in the Provinces of Masbate, Tarlac, Nueva Viscaya and Isabela. Thirteen (13) of which are considered as weeds while the other one as ornamental species. Cyperus species identified as world’s worst weeds are found growing in the country, nevertheless new species (Cyperus distans L., Cyperus compactus L f., Cyperus cyperoides and Cyperus imbricatus Retz.) were also found to be locally invasive in some Provinces. Ninety three (93%) or 13 out of the 14 identified Cyperus species are found inhabiting the agricultural system of the country.
Keywords: Diversity, Forage Flora, Sedges, Bioinvasion, Cyperus spp.
Title: Bioinvasion Assessment of Sedges: Cyperus Spp. in the Philippine Agricultural System
Author: Milagros A. Celedonio, Noel D. Roble
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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