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RESEARCH LITERATURE

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Ecosystem structure, nutrient dynamics, and hydrologic relationships in tree islands of the southern Everglades, Florida, USA

Author(s): T. G. Troxler Gann, D. L. Childers and D. N. Rondeau

Month: Aug
Year: 2005

Publication Type: Article
Journal: Forest Ecology and Management
Volume: 214
Issue: 1-3
Pages: 11-27

Article Topic(s): Nutrients, Succession, Water
Research Setting(s): Forest,Wetland

Species Referenced: Chrysobalanus icaco (Icaco coco plum),

Abstract

Characterizes the tree island ecosystem of the southern Everglades in the context of changed hydrology. Quantifies the forest structure, litterfall, nutrient utilization, soil dynamics, and hydrologic properties of tree islands. Nitrogen use of the dominant tree species, Chrysobalanus icaco, is discussed.

Suggested Citation

T. G. Troxler Gann, D. L. Childers and D. N. Rondeau. "Ecosystem structure, nutrient dynamics, and hydrologic relationships in tree islands of the southern Everglades, Florida, USA." Forest Ecology and Management 214.1-3 (2005): 11-27.

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ISSN: 0378-1127
DOI: 10.1016/j.foreco.2005.03.065

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