Transplanting of Seagrasses with Emphasis on the Importance of Substrate
van Breedveld JF. 1975. Transplanting of Seagrasses with Emphasis on the Importance of Substrate. Florida Marine Research Publications. Number 17. St. Petersburg, FL
Past seagrass transplant experiments emphasized the use of anchoring devices rather than the suitability of substrate. Thalassia needs a reduced (anaerobic) environment, whereas Halodule requires an oxidized (aerobic) substrate. Syringodium can thrive in either a reduced or oxidized sediment. Transplanting should. be done in a clump of 4 to 7 shoots with a few intact rhizome apices; the original substrate is transferred with the plants. Plantings should be done close together thus offering the roots and rhizomes a favorable environment from the beginning and allowing them gradually to stabilize the surrounding area. Additionally, at least three rows should be planted in plot formation for increased protection and transplant success.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- van Breedveld, Jacques
- Date of Issue
- 1975-11
- Units
- SFCN
- Keywords
- Anchoring Devices, oxidized sediment, Planting, Syringodium, Thallasia