Effects of environment on the growth of Sphagnum

Experiments were made to determine the effect both of shading and of the level of the water-table on the growth of S~hagnum. Growth in mass is reduced by shading but is little affected by water level. Growth in length is greatest with high water levels and reaches a peak when about 80% of the incide...

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Main Author: Hayward, P. M.
Published: Queen Mary, University of London 1980
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