Main Title |
Community Photosynthesis and Respiration in Experimental Streams. |
Author |
Sheldon, S. P. ;
Taylor, M. K. ;
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CORP Author |
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis.;Environmental Research Lab.-Duluth, MN. |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
EPA-R-805678; EPA-600/J-82-409; |
Stock Number |
PB84-138684 |
Additional Subjects |
Benthos ;
Plankton ;
Photosynthesis ;
Respiration ;
Streams ;
Measurement ;
Biological productivity ;
Estimates ;
Diurnal variations ;
Oxygen ;
Seasonal variations ;
Aeration ;
Reprints ;
Macrophytes
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB84-138684 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
14p |
Abstract |
Changes in relative contribution to total stream photosynthetic and respiratory rates by various community components of an open channel stream were estimated. Rates of photosynthetic production of plankton, benthos and macrophytes (with associated epiphytes) were followed throught the growing season and compared with total estimates from a diurnal oxygen technique. Photosynthetic production by macrophytes was extremely high early in the growing season; but later declined and heterotrophic processes became predominant. In contrast, benthos production was initially low but became the primary source of photosynthesis later in the season. Plankton contributed little to stream photosynthesis and respiration. |