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Greenhouse experiment (FCE) in April and August 2001: Responses of neotropical mangrove saplings to the combined effect of hydroperiod and salinity/Biomass


At a Glance


Authors: Pablo Cardona-Olarte, Victor Rivera-Monroy, Robert Twilley
Time period: 2001-04-18 to 2001-08-14
Package id: knb-lter-fce.1161.3
Dataset id: ST_PP_Rivera_001

How to cite:
Cardona-Olarte, P., V. Rivera-Monroy, R. Twilley. 2024. Greenhouse experiment (FCE) in April and August 2001: Responses of neotropical mangrove saplings to the combined effect of hydroperiod and salinity/Biomass. Environmental Data Initiative. https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/59add23bf18df839a352a7f71e411309. Dataset accessed 2024-05-01.

Geographic Coverage


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  • Dataset Creator(s)

    • Name: Dr. Victor Rivera-Monroy 
    • Position: LTER Project Collaborator
    • Organization: Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute
    • Address: Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences
      Louisiana State University
      Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA
    • Phone: (225) 578-2773
    • Email: vhrivera@lsu.edu
    • URL: http://www.gulfbase.org/

    • Name: Dr. Robert Twilley 
    • Position: LTER Project Collaborator
    • Organization: Louisiana Sea Grant Program
    • Address: 239 Sea Grant Building
      Louisiana State University
      Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA
    • Phone: (225) 578-6445
    • Email: rtwilley@lsu.edu
    • URL: http://www.gulfbase.org/

  • Dataset Abstract
    A greenhouse experiment was performed for 13.5 months to evaluate the effect of salinity and hydroperiod on seedling growth rates of 2 mangrove species( Laguncularia racemosa and Rizhophora mangle). Data analyses are currently being performed.
  • Geographic Coverage
    Study Extent Description
    Patterns of net primary productivity, biomass allocation, total leaf area and leaf turnover rate were determined on Laguncularia racemosa and Rhizophora mangle saplings grown on a fertilized soil under greenhouse conditions.The microcosm setup is composed of tidal platforms that can simulate different hydroperiods each. These platforms consist of buckets (23 L, 48 cm deep) situated on top of a 190 L-reservoir. Seawater is distributed to each individual bucket. Tidal amplitude is controlled independently in each bucket by two concentric pipes that drain the water back to the reservoir once the pumps are turned off. For the flooded no drainage occurs, and the buckets remain permanently flooded. Timers control inundation frequency and duration on a semidiurnal pattern. Salinity in the water circulating between the buckets and the reservoirs was 10 plus or minus 2.5 g/kg for the low salinity treatment, and 40 plus or minus 2.5 g/kg for the high salinity treatment.

    Bounding Coordinates
    SRS1a
    N: 25.76145171, S: 25.76145171, E: -80.72742805, W: -80.72742805

    FCE LTER Sites
    SRS1a

  • Attributes
    • Data Table:   Greenhouse experiment (FCE) in April and August 2001: Responses of neotropical mangrove saplings to the combined effect of hydroperiod and salinity/Biomass
      Attribute Name:
      Date
      Attribute Label:
      date
      Attribute Definition:
      Collection date
      Storage Type:
      datetime
      Measurement Scale:
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Growth Period
      Attribute Label:
      time
      Attribute Definition:
      Growth Period
      Storage Type:
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Table_ID
      Attribute Label:
      ID number
      Attribute Definition:
      Experimental Tidal Unit ID Number
      Storage Type:
      ordinal
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Hydroperiod_Treatment
      Attribute Label:
      treatment
      Attribute Definition:
      Hydroperiod Treatment
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Salt_treatment
      Attribute Label:
      treatment
      Attribute Definition:
      Salinity Treatment
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Codebucket_ID
      Attribute Label:
      ID number
      Attribute Definition:
      Code Bucket ID
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Plant_ID
      Attribute Label:
      ID number
      Attribute Definition:
      Plant ID
      Storage Type:
      ordinal
      Measurement Scale:
      text
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Species_ID
      Attribute Label:
      ID number
      Attribute Definition:
      Species ID Code
      Storage Type:
      text
      Measurement Scale:
      Lag= Laguncularia racemosa
      Rhz= Rizhophora mangle
      Missing Value Code:
       

      Attribute Name:
      Root_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Root Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Stem_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Stem Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Green_Leaves_Harvest_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Green Leaves Harvest Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Senecent_Leaves_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Senecent Leaves Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Hypocotyl_Harvest_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Hypotcotyl Harvest Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Estimated_Hypocotyl_Harvest_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Estimated Hypocotyl Harvest Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Hypocotyl_Increment_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Hypocotyl Increment Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Shoot_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Shoot Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Standing_Harvest_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Standing Harvest Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)

      Attribute Name:
      Total_Dry_Mass
      Attribute Label:
      mass
      Attribute Definition:
      Total Dry Mass
      Storage Type:
      data
      Measurement Scale:
      Units: gram
      Precision: 0.01
      Number Type: real
      Missing Value Code:
      -9999.00 (Value will never be recorded)


  • Methods
    Sampling Description
    Split-plot repeated measurements design: tidal units represent one salinity treatment (subplot) in which all levels of the other two factors (hydroperiod and species) are included. No experimental plots used;a microcosm setup was used instead in Greenhouse.

    Method Step

    Description
    Partition and total biomass obtained as dry weight plant material per pot.

    Instrumentation
    Standard laboratory drying ovens, furnaces, balances

    Quality Control
    Descriptive statistics, normal distribution plots, standard validation checks for negative numbers, graphs to detect potential outliers.
  • Distribution and Intellectual Rights
    Online distribution
    https://pasta.lternet.edu/package/data/eml/knb-lter-fce/1161/3/f5fdabddc81e815b11a250641531cc22
    Data Submission Date:  2002-08-16

    Intellectual Rights
    This information is released under the Creative Commons license - Attribution - CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). The consumer of these data ("Data User" herein) is required to cite it appropriately in any publication that results from its use. The Data User should realize that these data may be actively used by others for ongoing research and that coordination may be necessary to prevent duplicate publication. The Data User is urged to contact the authors of these data if any questions about methodology or results occur. Where appropriate, the Data User is encouraged to consider collaboration or co-authorship with the authors. The Data User should realize that misinterpretation of data may occur if used out of context of the original study. While substantial efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of data and associated documentation, complete accuracy of data sets cannot be guaranteed. All data are made available "as is." The Data User should be aware, however, that data are updated periodically and it is the responsibility of the Data User to check for new versions of the data. The data authors and the repository where these data were obtained shall not be liable for damages resulting from any use or misinterpretation of the data. Thank you.

  • Keywords
    primary production, FCE, Florida Coastal Everglades LTER, ecological research, long-term monitoring, greenhouse, mangrove, mangrove seedlings, biomass, mangrove salinity, mangrove nutrients, hydroperiod, mangrove models, Laguncularia racemosa, Rizhophora mangle, experiment
  • Dataset Contact
    • Name: Victor Rivera-Monroy 
    • Position: LTER Project Collaborator
    • Organization: Wetland Biogeochemistry Institute
    • Address: Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences
      Louisiana State University
      Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA
    • Phone: (225) 578-2773
    • Email: vhrivera@lsu.edu
    • URL: http://www.gulfbase.org/

    • Position: Information Manager
    • Organization: Florida Coastal Everglades LTER
    • Address: Florida International University
      11200 SW 8th Street, OE 148
      Miami, FL 33199 USA
    • Email: fcelter@fiu.edu
    • URL: https://fcelter.fiu.edu

  • Data Table and Format
    Data Table:  Greenhouse experiment (FCE) in April and August 2001: Responses of neotropical mangrove saplings to the combined effect of hydroperiod and salinity/Biomass

    Entity Name:
    ST_PP_Rivera_001
    Entity Description:
    Greenhouse experiment (FCE) in April and August 2001: Responses of neotropical mangrove saplings to the combined effect of hydroperiod and salinity/Biomass
    Object Name:
    ST_PP_Rivera_001.csv
    Number of Header Lines:
    1
    Attribute Orientation:
    column
    Field Delimiter:
    ,
    Number of Records:
    282