Essays about: "hydrophytes"

Found 2 essays containing the word hydrophytes.

  1. 1. GHG reduction by rewetted arable land : a study on cultivated peatland for biogas production in temperate climate in Sweden

    University essay from

    Author : Mireille LMI Martens; [2017]
    Keywords : Phragmites australis; Typha latifolia; methane yield; paludiculture; peatland;

    Abstract : Hydrophytes can be cultivated on rewetted drained peatland and used as substrate to produce biogas which can be utilized as vehicle fuel. This results in less GHG from rewetted peat soils and at the same time leads to renewable energy that substitutes fossil fuels. READ MORE

  3. 2. Local and landscape effects on the diversity of plant communities in Swedish beaver ponds

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment

    Author : Joel Lönnqvist; [2014]
    Keywords : beaver pond; Castor fiber; aquatic plants; hydrophytes; helophytes; macrophytes; landscape; nitrogen; plant dispersal; catchment;

    Abstract : The European beaver Castor fiber is considered an ecosystem engineer and a key species because of its dam building behavior. Little is known about the factors affecting plant diversity in beaver impounded streams. This study aimed to investigate if local and landscape variables affect plant diversity of beaver ponds. READ MORE