Dry matter, carbon, and nitrogen content of decomposing rush and mangrove leaves in south Florida

Technical Report · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:6272467

Newell, S Y; Fell, J W; Tallman, A S

The fundamental physicochemical changes which take place within decaying leaves of two important marsh plants of south Florida, black needle rush (Juncus roemerianus Scheele) and red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle L.), are described. The purpose was to investigate nutrient transfer phenomena, which occur in coastal fringing marshes. 94 references, 2 figures, 2 tables. (ACR)

• Research Organization: Miami Univ., FL (USA). Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences
• DOE Contract Number: AS05-76EV03801
• OSTI ID: 6272467
• Report Number(s): DOE/EV/03801-T9; ON: DE85004337
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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