Levels of Selected Micronutrients in Soils and Vegetation and Dietary Implications for Tule Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore
Akeson M, Whittig LD, Burau RG, Rendig VV, Meyer RD. 1982. Levels of Selected Micronutrients in Soils and Vegetation and Dietary Implications for Tule Elk at Point Reyes National Seashore. Technical Report No. 13, Contribution Number CPSU/UC 020. Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit
Results of a study done in response to an apparent copper-deficiency in the tule elk on Tomales Point. Looked at the soil and vegetation content of three metals which lead to copper deficiency - copper, molybdenum and sulphur. Includes a tables of soil and plant data (lists copper, molybdenum and sulfur content for individual plant species). Ends with management recommendations.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Akeson, Mark; Whittig, L; Burau, R; Rendig, V; Meyer, R
- Date of Issue
- 1982-01
- Publisher
- Cooperative National Park Resources Studies Unit
- Units
- PORE
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Copper (Cu), Molybdenum (Mo), Nutrients, Physical Sciences, Plant Studies, Plants, Soil Chemistry, Sulfates (SO4), Tomales Point Point Reyes National Seashore CA, Tule Elk (Cervus elaphus nannodes), Vegetation