Search for dissertations about: "sandy grasslands"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words sandy grasslands.

  2. 1. The influence of soil pH on plant and microbial communities in sandy grasslands

    Author : Linda-Maria Mårtensson; Biodiversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; in situ 13CO2 labelling; disturbance; sandy grasslands; species diversity; acidification; soil pH; microbial biomass; C allocation;

    Abstract : Sandy, calcareous grasslands are species rich temperate semi-natural grasslands. The species composition in 136 plots was analysed in relation to soil chemistry parameters; extractable P and N, soil pH and lime content. READ MORE

  4. 2. Disturbance Effects on Plant and Mycorrhizal Communities in Sandy Grasslands

    Author : Tim Krone Schnoor; Biodiversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Many ecosystems have historically been disturbed, either naturally or as part of a cultural management. Due to loss of species as a result of too little disturbance, disturbance must be considered as a potential tool for conservation and restoration in various ecosystems. In this thesis work, disturbance effects on a grassland system were studied. READ MORE

  5. 3. Disturbance regimes in dry sandy grasslands – past, present and future

    Author : Anja Ödman; Biodiversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Grassland conservation; sand steppe; land use history; conceptual model; soil disturbance; lime; nutrient availability; vascular plants; bryophytes; ground beetles; propagule supply;

    Abstract : A number of sandy grassland habitats of interest for biodiversity conservation can be found in Europe. One such habitat is the threatened xeric sand calcareous grassland, which is home to a large number of endangered species. READ MORE