Aquatic Plant Control Research Program. Interactive Influences of Light and Temperature on the Growth and Morphology of Submersed Freshwater Macrophytes.

Abstract

Variations in the growth and morphology of three North American fresh-water macrophyte species, Elodea canadensis Michx., Potamogeton nodosus Poiret (P. americanus), and Vallisneria americana Michx., were investigated over broad experimental ranges of light and temperature. Response variables considered in the study included biomass production, shoot density, shoot length, and various characteristics of leaf form.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA139801

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People

  • D. G. Hardin
  • J. W. Barko
  • M. S. Matthews

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Plants
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Fresh Water
  • Life Cycles
  • Low Light Levels
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • North America
  • Plants
  • Production
  • Sediments
  • Temperature Gradients
  • United States
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

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  • Aquatic Ecology