| Main Title |
The biology and propagation of eelgrass, Zostera marina, in Chesapeake Bay / |
| Author |
Orth, Robert J.
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| Other Authors |
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| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Chesapeake Bay Program ; Center for Environmental Research Information [distributor], |
| Year Published |
1983 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600-S3-82-090 |
| OCLC Number |
09872662 |
| Subjects |
Plant propagation ;
Grasses--Seeds ;
Chesapeake Bay (Md and Va) ;
Atlantic Ocean--Chesapeake Bay
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EJBD |
EPA 600-S3-82-090 |
In Binder |
Headquarters Library/Washington,DC |
11/14/2018 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 600-S3-82-090 |
In Binder Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
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| Collation |
3 pages ; 28 cm |
| Notes |
Caption title. At head of title: Project summary. "Jan. 1983." "EPA/600-S3-82-090." |
| Contents Notes |
Basic biological aspects related to the growth and propagation of eelgrass in the lower Chesapeake Bay were studied in a series of six experiments. These were designed to reveal information on seasonal aspects of standing crops, reproduction, transplanting, and spontaneous revegetation in denuded areas, and growth of eelgrass seedlings under laboratory conditions of increased nutrient enrichment. Data analysis revealed distinct seasonal trends in the growth cycle of eelgrass. Transplantation of eelgrass plugs in the fall insures greater survivability than in any other season. Lateral growth from adjacent unimpacted areas appears to be the primary method of revegetation by Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp., although seed germination and subsequent seedling growth may be significant in certain areas. The addition of a balanced formulation of fertilizer stimulates the growth of eelgrass under laboratory conditions. |
