Main Title |
Biology and propagation of Zostera marina, eelgrass, in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia |
Author |
Orth, Robert J. ;
Moore, Kenneth A.
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Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Virginia Inst. of Marine Science, Gloucester Point.;Environmental Protection Agency, Annapolis, MD. Chesapeake Bay Program. |
Publisher |
Virginia Institute of Marine Science of the College of William and Mary, |
Year Published |
1982 |
Report Number |
EPA 600/3-82-090; 265; EPA-R-805953 |
Stock Number |
PB83-116400 |
OCLC Number |
17502523 |
Subjects |
Plant propagation ;
Grasses--Seeds ;
Chesapeake Bay (Md and Va)
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Additional Subjects |
Plant reproduction ;
Sea grasses ;
Chesapeake Bay ;
Plant growth ;
Seasonal variations ;
Nutrients ;
Survival ;
Fertilizers ;
Trends ;
Tests ;
Comparison ;
Virginia ;
Tables(Data) ;
Zostera marina ;
Eelgrass
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
EJAD |
EPA 600/3-82-090 |
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Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA |
10/25/1996 |
EJDD |
CB 00663 |
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Env Science Center Library/Ft Meade,MD |
10/27/1995 |
NTIS |
PB83-116400 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
viii, 187 p. ; 28 cm. |
Abstract |
Basic biological aspects related to the growth and propagation of eelgrass in the lower Chesapeake Bay were studied in a series of six experiments 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 doing so in other seasons. The primary method of revegetation by Ruppia sp. and Zostera sp. seems to be by lateral growth from adjacent unimpacted areas. The addition of a balanced formulation of fertilizer stimulates the growth of eelgrass under laboratory conditions. |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. |