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Effects of vertebrate herbivores on soil processes, plant biomass, litter accumulation and soil elevation changes in a coastal marsh Effects of vertebrate herbivores on soil processes, plant biomass, litter accumulation and soil elevation changes in a coastal marsh

1 Submergence of coastal wetlands in Louisiana is currently rapid and widespread. A number of factors contribute to this loss of habitat, including the activities of herbivores. The objective of this study was to examine the effects of large mammals, predominantly nutria and wild boar, on processes controlling soil elevation in coastal marshes. 2 Effects of herbivores on soil and...
Authors
Mark Ford, James B. Grace

Survival of female northern pintails wintering in southwestern Louisiana Survival of female northern pintails wintering in southwestern Louisiana

The North American breeding population of northern pintails (Anas acuta) has reached previously unprecedented low numbers 4 times since 1983. Because pintails show high fidelity to wintering areas, regional survival estimates and identification of factors influencing survival are needed to guide management of wintering pintails. We used radiotelemetry to estimate survival rates of female...
Authors
Robert R. Cox, Alan D. Afton, Richard M. Pace

Anaerobic oxidation of [1,2-14C]dichloroethene under Mn(IV)-reducing conditions Anaerobic oxidation of [1,2-14C]dichloroethene under Mn(IV)-reducing conditions

Anaerobic oxidation of [1,2-14C]dichloroethene to14CO2 under Mn(IV)-reducing conditions was demonstrated. The results indicate that oxidative degradation of partially chlorinated solvents like dichloroethene can be significant even under anoxic conditions and demonstrate the potential importance of Mn(IV) reduction for remediation of chlorinated groundwater contaminants.
Authors
Paul Bradley, James Landmeyer, Richard S. Dinicola

Factors influencing cattail abundance in the northern Everglades Factors influencing cattail abundance in the northern Everglades

Since the early 1900s, the Everglades have been influenced by anthropogenic actions including altered hydrology and increased nutrient loading. In the northern Everglades an apparent effect of these disturbances has been the development and proliferation of dense cattail (Typha spp. ) stands in areas previously dominated by sawgrass (Cladium jamaicense Crantz) and sloughs. Cattail cover...
Authors
S. Newman, J. Schuette, James B. Grace, K. Rutchey, T. Fontaine, K.R. Reddy, M. Pietrucha
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