Community Structure and Productivity of Mangroves at Nabq, Red Sea
Tree and pneumatophore height and density of Avicennia marina were measured along a point -intersection/band transect at Nabq, Red Sea, to establish possible zonation patterns amongst these mangrove characteristics. There was a significant increase in pneumatophore height and density landwards to seawards. Tree density decreased significantly down the transect. Graphical analysis showed an increase in tree height followed by a decrease at the seaward edge. Investigation of a theoretical increase in productivity (biomass) down the shore by leaf index calculation (leaf index = average leaf area x number of leaves per station) was inconclusive from data obtained.
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| Format: | Working Paper biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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2004
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| Subjects: | Mangroves, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/382 |
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| Summary: | Tree and pneumatophore height and density of Avicennia marina were
measured along a point -intersection/band transect at Nabq, Red Sea, to
establish possible zonation patterns amongst these mangrove
characteristics. There was a significant increase in pneumatophore height
and density landwards to seawards. Tree density decreased significantly
down the transect. Graphical analysis showed an increase in tree height
followed by a decrease at the seaward edge. Investigation of a theoretical
increase in productivity (biomass) down the shore by leaf index
calculation (leaf index = average leaf area x number of leaves per station)
was inconclusive from data obtained. |
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