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Influence of the submersed plant, Potamogeton perfoliatus, on nitrogen cycling in estuarine sediments

January 1, 1993

Using 15N isotope techniques P. perfoliatus is shown to have a significant influence on sediment N cycling by direct uptake of NH4+ and NO3- and by indirect mechanisms leading to enhanced nitrification and denitrification. -from Authors

Publication Year 1993
Title Influence of the submersed plant, Potamogeton perfoliatus, on nitrogen cycling in estuarine sediments
Authors J.M. Caffrey, W. M. Kemp
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Limnology and Oceanography
Index ID 70017790
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse