Graduate students make astounding discovery while studying problem plant: 'It just gets stronger and stronger'

Graduate students make astounding discovery while studying problem plant: 'It just gets stronger and stronger'

Two graduate students have discovered an innovative technique to turn a problematic wetland grass into a bona fide superhero. Kayla Sklar and Anja Clark are using invasive plants for coastal restoration to prevent shoreline erosion and provide wave protection while creating a habitat for native life. Northeastern Global News reported the duo is gathering phragmites — a tall, aggressive reed — to use as a biomass foundation to plant native Sparti…