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  1. 1. Adaptive Evolution of Resource Use, Phenotypic Diversity, and Productivity of Phytoplankton Communities

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysik

    Author : Nils Hellekant; [2019]
    Keywords : Adaptive Dynamics; phenotype; phytoplankton; plankton; BEF; Biodiversity; diversity; Spatial modeling; Ecosystem function; Evolution; Diversity;

    Abstract : There is growing concern that the worldwide loss in biodiversity will harm the stability of the ecosystems, and thereby, the carrying capacity and critical ecosystem services the biosphere provides. Phytoplankton (microalgae) in lakes and oceans are arguably the most important primary producers. READ MORE

  2. 2. Effects of diversity and dispersal on the response of bacterial community to starvation perturbation

    University essay from Limnologi; Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Yinghua Zha; [2011]
    Keywords : bacterial diversity and ecosystem functioning relationship BEF relationship ; metacommunity framework; perturbation; multiple functioning;

    Abstract : Bacterial diversity and ecosystem functioning (BEF) relationships have received considerable attention during the last three decades and tend to be positive in most cases. However, most studies were done in closed systems and largely ignored the importance of placing local communities into the metacommunity context, in which dispersal can be a crucial factor modifying community diversity and composition and ecosystem functioning. READ MORE

  3. 3. Utveckling av gran, Douglasgran, bok och tall under skärm av hybridlärk

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Per Olof Magnusson; [2004]
    Keywords : skogsskötsel; hybridlärk; skärmträd; planteringsförsök;

    Abstract : "Development of Norway spruce, Douglas fir beech and Scots pine with a larch shelter wood" is a report written by Per-Olof Magnusson. The thesis is a compulsory part of forest engineer program at "Skogsmästarskolan", SLU, Skinnskatteberg, Sweden. READ MORE