Statistical methods for analysis of seasonal modifications in the salt marshes of the Venice lagoon

Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 323-338

  Camuffo, M ^a   Benvenuto, F ^a   Abbadessa, M Marani ^a   Modenese, L ^a   Marani, A ^a  

^a Department of Environmental Sciences ^*  (Italy)

Author keywords

Aquatic biology; Environmental management; Italy; Salts; Statistical analysis; Water

Indexed keywords

EID: 33646744156     PISSN: 14777835     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/14777830610658737     Document Type: Article

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