Growth of Spartina alterniflora within native and transplant-established stands on the upper - Texas Gulf Coast.

Date

1979

Authors

Tanner, G.W.

Journal Title

Journal ISSN

Volume Title

Publisher

Texas A&M University

Abstract

Changes in culm density and end of season above- and below-ground biomass were monitored within a native seedling stand of Spartina alterniflora. Annual trends in culm density, culm height, and above and below-ground biomass were documented at four elevations within an established S. alterniflora marsh. Effects of two fertilizer rates and a commercial root dip treatment were studied on the survival and growth of three S. alterniflora culm types (native seedlings, high elevation dwarf-form, and low elevation tall-form) when transplanted within two soil conditions at a common elevation. All studies were located within a natural salt marsh complex at the southeastern tip of the Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston County, Texas.

Description

140 p., Dissertation

Keywords

Spartina alterniflora, salt marshes, aquatic plants, growth, survival, transplantation, reproduction

Citation