Rates of primary production and community metabolism were monitored over a one year period using the diurnal oxygen method. Certain physico-chemical parameters were also measured, and autotrophic standing crops were estimated. An in-depth study was made of the phytoplankton community and various diversity indicies were calculated. Simple correlations were run between all parameters measured (biotic and abiotic), and their inter-relationships examined. Multiple linear regression analyses were used to develop equations predictive of production and community metabolism.
Bluegreen algae were the dominant phytoplankters with blooms occurring in late summer and fall. Yearly mean production was approximately 21 kcal per meter square per day with a mean photosynthetic efficiency of 1.2 per cent. Of the various parameters measured turbidity and water temperature were most important in determining rates of primary production.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc663228 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Kelly, Martin H. |
| Contributors | Silvey, J. K. G. (Joseph Kean Gwynn), 1907-1989, Fitzpatrick, Lloyd C., Pearson, William D. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | xii, 191 leaves : illustrations, Text |
| Coverage | United States - Texas - Denton County - Denton, 1973-1974 |
| Rights | Public, Kelly, Martin H., Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights |
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