Pacific Northwest tidal marsh plant biomass from a 2017 greenhouse experiment with flooding and salinity manipulations
April 2, 2021
The sensitivity of tidal marshes to environmental changes that result from sea-level rise or drought conditions is uncertain. We used a controlled greenhouse experiment and factorial flooding x salinity treatments to explore the differential responses of three tidal marsh plant species. Each species exhibited unique responses, with negative responses to increased salinity and longer flooding, but only limited evidence for interactive effects.
These data support the following publication:
Buffington, K.J., Goodman, A.C., Freeman, C.M. and Thorne, K.M., 2020. Testing the interactive effects of flooding and salinity on tidal marsh plant productivity. Aquatic Botany, p.103231.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Title | Pacific Northwest tidal marsh plant biomass from a 2017 greenhouse experiment with flooding and salinity manipulations |
| DOI | 10.5066/P9XV4XLQ |
| Authors | Kevin J Buffington, Arianna C. Goodman, Chase M Green, Karen M Thorne |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Western Ecological Research Center - Headquarters |
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