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Seed dispersal in a marine macrophyte: implications for colonization and restoration.

Authors :
Orth, Robert J.
Luckenbach, Mark
Source :
Ecology. Oct94, Vol. 75 Issue 7, p1927. 13p. 10 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Investigates the seed dispersal characteristics of eelgrass Zostera marina, in the York River, Virginia. Propagation of seagrass by rhizome elongation and seeds; Broadcasting of seeds by hand; Matching of seedling distribution to seed distribution; Lack of effect of bottom shear velocities; Limitation of dispersal capabilities of seeds.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ZOSTERA marina
*SEEDS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00129658
Volume :
75
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9410281289
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/1941597