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Analysis of the endolithic communities in the McMurdo Dry Valleys: microclimate, biodiversity, community structure, biomass, photosynthetic activity and genetic diversity
Entry ID: K024_2003_2008_NZ_1

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Summary
Abstract: The photosynthetic activity of endolithic communities at three sites in the Ross Sea Region, including Mt Falconer in the Taylor Valley, Linnaeus Terrace in the Asgard Range, the Nussbaumriegel in the Taylor Valley, Battleship Promontory and Granite Harbour was studied in situ. Microsensors were installed at all field locations in boreholes in sample rocks to measure oxygen concentration, pH and ... View entire text
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Spatial coordinates   
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1.   N: -76.92   S: -76.92   E: 160.92   W: 160.92   (View on interactive map)
2.   N: -77.63   S: -77.63   E: 163.1   W: 163.1   (View on interactive map)
3.   N: -77.67   S: -77.67   E: 162.77   W: 162.77   (View on interactive map)
4.   N: -77.6   S: -77.6   E: 161.08   W: 161.08   (View on interactive map)
5.   N: -76.88   S: -76.88   E: 162.73   W: 162.73   (View on interactive map)


Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2003-01-10
Stop Date: 2003-02-04
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Quality All years and sites are represented.
Access Constraints None
Use Constraints None
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Data Center
Eastern Oregon Agriculture Research Center, Oregon State University Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/eoarcunion/

Data Center Personnel
Name: JIM MCIVER
Phone: (541) 562-5396
Email: james.mciver at oregonstate.edu
Contact Address:
PO Box E
City: Union
Province or State: OR
Postal Code: 97883
Country: USA
Distribution
Distribution Format: XLS
Fees: None
Personnel
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: (541) 562-5396
Email: james.mciver at oregonstate.edu
Contact Address:
PO Box E
City: Union
Province or State: OR
Postal Code: 97883
Country: USA
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Publications/References
Beck, J.L., J.W. Connelly and Kerry P. Reese. 2008. Recovery of Greater Sag-Grouse Habitat Features in Wyoming Big Sagebrush following Prescribed Fire. Restoration Ecology. Full text available here.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2008-09-09
Last DIF Revision Date: 2008-09-18

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