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Effects of energy related activities on the stress-sensitive microbial processes in mangrove detrital food webs

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6048211
Nutrient flows from leaf litter decomposition are evaluated in terms of their contributions to the ecosystem. The roles of the stress sensitive microbial processes are being determined. Emphasis is on the following aspects: (1) nitrogen immobilization; (2) transport of particulate carbon to the estuary; (3) role of flocculent materials produced from leachates; (4) invertebrate utilization of carbon and nitrogen flows; and (5) possible effects on these systems if the Gulf oil spill reaches the south Florida coast. 19 references. (ACR)
Research Organization:
Miami Univ., FL (USA). Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
DOE Contract Number:
AS05-76EV03801
OSTI ID:
6048211
Report Number(s):
DOE/EV/03801-T3; ON: DE85004331
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English