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Why Hydrilla Keeps Coming Back: The Underground Tuber Problem Explained

Episode Summary

Hydrilla keeps coming back because of underground tubers that survive for years in sediment. Discover why these resilient structures make eradication so difficult, what research reveals about their longevity, and how lake managers can design smarter, long-term control strategies.

Episode Notes

You know, there's this invasive plant that drives lake managers absolutely crazy. You can clear it, treat it, and think you've won... and then it comes roaring back. Today we're digging into why hydrilla keeps returning, and the answer lies underground. Hydrilla.org City: San Diego Address: 982 Hood Avenue Website: https://hydrilla.org