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Trait-specific groups of aquatic macrophytes respond differently to eutrophication of unshaded lowland streams.
Sci Total Environ
December 2024
The University of Waikato Te Whare Wananga o Waikato, School of Science - Gate 1, Knighton Road Hamilton 3240, Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Article Synopsis
- Understanding the effects of eutrophication on stream macrophytes is essential for effective environmental management, but their response is complicated due to various habitat factors like light and flow.
- The study examined macrophyte communities in 30 lowland streams, specifically looking at water quality, internal nutrient status, and additional land use data to analyze the impact of eutrophication.
- Results indicated that non-native plant species dominate eutrophic streams, with specific growth strategies correlating to different nutrient conditions, highlighting the complex relationships between macrophyte abundance and eutrophication dynamics.