Principal Investigator:Cota, Glen Licensed Year(s):1994
1993
19921991 Summary:
"Brown ice" is caused by microscopic plants called ice algae. These plants comprise the base of the food chain, serving as food for small animals. Because of their dark colouration, ice algae absorb light and produce heat. We are studying what colours and how much light is absorbed by these plants. We are also measuring ozone concentrations over sea ice as well as the transfer of natural gases ...
Principal Investigator:Bliss, Lawrence Licensed Year(s):19931992
1991
19891988 Summary:
Professor Bliss and his team will continue to research the role of soil algae in high arctic ecosystem development....
Principal Investigator:Cummins, W. Raymond Licensed Year(s):
1991
19901989 Summary:
The Researcher and team will continue to collect information about repiration rates and growth rates in Arctic plants. They will confirm that Arctic plants have low rates of nitrate reductase activity and will determine if relationships exist between rates of respiration, photosynthesis and nitrogen reduction in these plants....
Principal Investigator:Schwarz, Arthur G. Licensed Year(s):
1982
Summary:
To investigae the photosynthetic strategy of certain native plants known from the flora of the area....