Simple graphical methods for the interpretation of relationships between trophic state variables

Lake and Reservoir Management

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2005, Pages 107-118

  Carlson, Robert E ^a   Havens, Karl E ^b  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT   (United States)

Author keywords

Chlorophyll; Empirical models; Lakes; Nutrient limitation; Phosphorus; Secchi depth; Trophic state; TSI

Indexed keywords

ALGAE;

EID: 17144409090     PISSN: 07438141     EISSN: 10402381     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07438140509354418     Document Type: Article

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