Interactive effects of timing, intensity and duration of experimental shading on Amphiboils griffithii.

The article presents a study on the effects of the interaction between timing, intensity and duration of experimental shading on the seagrass Amphibolis griffithii. It notes that the responses of Amphibolis griffithii to different experimental shading were examined through characterization of its biomass, morphological and physiological features. It states that the changes induced by intensity, timing and duration in this species are similar to other seagrasses and interactive effects of these factors are notable. Also cited are the indicators for reduced light availability in this species such as leaf extension rate, leaf density and leaf biomass. Moreover, it mentions the importance of the time of year in predicting seagrass responses to shading.