Author(s)

J.F Oliveira, J.P. Fernandes, C. Alves, J.C. Morals & A.R Urbano

Abstract

In the frame of the research program EUREED (Effects of interaction between eutrophication and major environmental factors on the ecosystem stability of reed (Phragmites australis) vegetation in European land water ecotones), sponsored by the EC Environment Program (1990-1994), one eutrophic brackish tidaly influenced reed stand, established near Alcacer do Sal, Portugal, was studied. The stand was monitored between December of 1993 and December of 1994, in terms of the monthly evolution of it's productivity and soil and water chemistry. The results point to a relative homogeneity of the soil composition, down to 40 cm depth, showing seasonal va

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