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Effects of acid precipitation on macrophytes in oligotrophic Swedish lakes

Journal Article · · J. Great Lakes Res.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5969394
Six lakes in Sweden were studied. Water chemistry and sediments were examined, along with the decomposer community. The rooted plants of greatest importance in these lakes are Lobelia dortmanna and Littorella uniflora, Isoetes lacustris and Isoetes echinospora. Among the effects of acidification on rooted aquatics, the indirect ones are of major importance. The most striking effect on macrophytes is the development of peat moss Sphagnum as a submergent rather than as a terrestrial plant in the lakes. 21 references, 10 figures.
Research Organization:
Swedish Water and Air Pollution Research Lab., Gothenburg, Sweden
OSTI ID:
5969394
Journal Information:
J. Great Lakes Res.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Great Lakes Res.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN JGLRD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English