Reeds as indicators of nutrient enrichment in a small temporarily open/ closed South African estuary

African Journal of Aquatic Science

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 167-179

  Human, L R D ^a   Adams, J B ^a  

^a NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

East Kleinemonde Estuary; Phragmites australis; Reed morphology; Stable isotopes

Indexed keywords

PHRAGMITES; PHRAGMITES AUSTRALIS;

EID: 79960587970     PISSN: 16085914     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2989/16085914.2011.589114     Document Type: Article

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