Journal article
Nutrient accumulation in the fruits of two species of seagrass, Posidonia australis and Posidonia sinuosa
Annals of Botany, Vol.45(2), pp.149-161
1980
Abstract
The accumulation is described of N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Na, Fe, Zn, Mn and Cu in the developing pericarp and seed of two species of seagrass. Both species showed essentially the same patterns, which resemble those of herbaceous terrestrial plants. There was a close relation between dry matter and nutrient accumulation. N, P, K, Fe, Zn, Mn and Cu accumulated in the fruit against large concentration gradients, with discrimination against Na. Seeds accumulated N, P and trace elements to a greater extent than pericarps and other plant parts; P was apparently retrieved from pericarps to a greater extent than other elements. Calculations were made of the losses of these elements from seagrass meadows in shed fruits.
Details
- Title
- Nutrient accumulation in the fruits of two species of seagrass, Posidonia australis and Posidonia sinuosa
- Authors/Creators
- P.J. Hocking (Author/Creator)M.L. Cambridge (Author/Creator)A.J. McComb (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Annals of Botany, Vol.45(2), pp.149-161
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Identifiers
- 991005540771807891
- Copyright
- © 1980 Annals of Botany Company.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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