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Influence of a dominant macrophyte, Juncus effusus, on wetland plant species richness, diversity, and community composition
Author(s): G. N. Ervin and R. G. Wetzel
Month: Feb
Year: 2002
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Oecologia
Volume: 130
Issue: 4
Pages: 626-636
Article Topic(s): Competition
Research Setting(s): Wetland
Species Referenced: Juncus effusus (Common rush),
Abstract
Juncus effusus tussocks had a negative effect on the richness and density of surrounding plants. Experimental manipulation of J. effuses culm architecture demonstrated that these negative effects were due to shading.Suggested Citation
G. N. Ervin and R. G. Wetzel. "Influence of a dominant macrophyte, Juncus effusus, on wetland plant species richness, diversity, and community composition." Oecologia 130.4 (2002): 626-636.Go back