Influence of invasive Acer negundo leaf litter on benthic microbial abundance and activity in the littoral zone of a temperate river in Lithuania

Riparian forests are known as important source of allochthonous organic matter entering to water ecosystems via fallen leaves. However, leaf litter, depending on their quality, may create different conditions for benthic microorganisms functioning in littoral zone of water bodies. In order to evalua...

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Main Authors: Krevš Alina, Kučinskiene Alė
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2017-01-01
Series:Knowledge and Management of Aquatic Ecosystems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/kmae/2017015