Experimental Effects of Lime Application on Aquatic Macrophytes: 2. Growth Response Versus Treatment Time and Lime Concentration

Abstract

This research investigated the effects of applying lime (as calcium hydroxide; Ca(OH)2) either early or later in the life cycle on the growth, survivorship, and reproductive success of Sago Pondweed (Stuckenia pectinatus) in an outdoor experimental mesocosm setting.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2006
Accession Number
ADA446856

Entities

People

  • John W. Barko
  • William F. James

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkalinity
  • Aquatic Plants
  • Availability
  • Calcium
  • Calcium Compounds
  • Calcium Hydroxide
  • Carbonates
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorophylls
  • Hydroxides
  • Life Cycles
  • Plant Growth
  • Plants
  • Public Health
  • Water Quality

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology