A.8.6. RESEARCH NEEDS 
• For aquatic plants, a better systematic survey of the location of aquatic species in the state 
is needed, including assessment in small private ponds and trials on effective control 
methods for ANS. 
• For water chestnut, a better understanding of the following is needed: germination of 
seeds based on temperature (whether a very cold winter would cause more seeds than 
usual to germinate at once the following spring); salinity limits; and biocontrols. 
• Because correct identification of species is critically important to determining rapid 
response plans, there is a need for the development and use of genetic markers that will 
allow for positive identifications. 
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