The Role of Soil Algae in High Arctic Ecosystem Development

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: biology, arctic ecosystems, carbon, algae, photosynthesis

Principal Investigator: Bliss, Lawrence (13)
Licence Number: 11124
Organization: Department of Botany, University of Washington
Licensed Year(s): 1993 1992 1991 1989 1988
Issued: Jan 01, 1991
Project Team: several assistants

Objective(s): To continue to study the rates of carbon accumulation by soil algae and to determine the rates of photosynthesis by these organisms.

Project Description: Professor Bliss and his team will continue to research the role of soil algae in high arctic ecosystem development.