Rhizome and root growth rates and cycles in protein and carbohydrate concentrations in Georgia Spartina alterniflora Loisel. plants [Salt marsh plants]

Root and rhizome growth and composition were measured in a Georgia salt marsh. Root growth was less seasonal than rhizome growth; none of the latter occurred during the first quarter of the year. The depth of underground growth shifted downward during the fall. Sugar and starch concentrations were r...

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Published in:American journal of botany 1984-02, Vol.71 (2), p.165-169
Main Authors: Gallagher, J.L, Wolf, P.L, Pfeiffer, W.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animal and plant ecology
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Autoecology
Biological and medical sciences
Brackish
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Mud
Plant growth
Plant roots
Plants
Plants and fungi
Rhizomes
Root growth
Rooting depth
Salt marshes
Spartina alterniflora
Starches
Sugars
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Summary:Root and rhizome growth and composition were measured in a Georgia salt marsh. Root growth was less seasonal than rhizome growth; none of the latter occurred during the first quarter of the year. The depth of underground growth shifted downward during the fall. Sugar and starch concentrations were relatively low in roots throughout the year. They remained relatively high in the rhizomes, but varied in distribution depending on the season.
ISSN:0002-9122
1537-2197
DOI:10.1002/j.1537-2197.1984.tb12500.x