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Trends of litter decomposition and soil organic matter stocks across forested swamp environments of the southeastern US by Middleton, Beth A

“…A common idea in the discussion of soil carbon processes is that litter decomposition rates and soil carbon stocks are inversely related. To test this overall…”
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Effects of water level alteration on carbon cycling in peatlands by Zhong, Yehui, Jiang, Ming, Middleton, Beth A.

“…Globally, peatlands play an important role in the carbon (C) cycle. High water level is a key factor in maintaining C storage in peatlands, but water levels…”
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Ventilation Systems in Wetland Plant Species by Björn, Lars Olof, Middleton, Beth A., Germ, Mateja, Gaberščik, Alenka

“…Molecular oxygen and carbon dioxide may be limited for aquatic plants, but they have various mechanisms for acquiring these gases from the atmosphere, soil, or…”
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Morphology and genetics of Lythrum salicaria from latitudinal gradients of the Northern Hemisphere grown in cold and hot common gardens by Middleton, Beth A, Travis, Steven E, Kubátová, Barbora, Johnson, Darren, Edwards, Keith R

“…The aim of this project was to compare the phenotypic responses of global populations of Lythrum salicaria in cold/dry and hot/humid environments to determine…”
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Soil seed banks and the potential restoration of forested wetlands after farming by Middleton, Beth A.

“…1. Changes in farming practice provide an opportunity to restore once extensive forested wetlands on agricultural land. In some parts of the world, however, it…”
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Climate and land-use change in wetlands: a dedication by Middleton, Beth A.

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Plot Locator: An app for locating plots in the field by Boudell, Jere A., Middleton, Beth A.

“…Premise One of the challenges in field biology is locating previously sampled plots. The Plot Locator app was developed to assist field biologists with plot…”
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Inferences of population structure and demographic history for Taxodium distichum, a coniferous tree in North America, based on amplicon sequencing analysis by Ikezaki, Yuka, Suyama, Yoshihisa, Middleton, Beth A., Tsumura, Yoshihiko, Teshima, Kousuke, Tachida, Hidenori, Kusumi, Junko

“…PREMISE OF THE STUDY: Studies of natural genetic variation can elucidate the genetic basis of phenotypic variation and the past population structure of…”
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Rediscovering traditional vegetation management in preserves: Trading experiences between cultures and continents by Middleton, Beth A.

“…► Culturally-related disturbances may have sustained rare species. ► Species richness, heterogeneity and function may decline without management. ► Fire,…”
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An inconvenient trend: Decadal decline in ground height of swamps in Southern Illinois by Middleton, Beth A.

“…An understanding of the long‐term trends of ground height and sedimentation in a landscape context can provide a framework to better understand the impacts of…”
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Effects of salinity and flooding on post-hurricane regeneration potential in coastal wetland vegetation by Middleton, Beth A.

“…PREMISE OF THE STUDY: The nature of regeneration dynamics after hurricane flooding and salinity intrusion may play an important role in shaping coastal…”
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Differences in impacts of Hurricane Sandy on freshwater swamps on the Delmarva Peninsula, Mid-Atlantic Coast, USA by Middleton, Beth A.

“…•Saltwater intrusion during Hurricane Sandy killed susceptible freshwater trees.•Standing trees died from salinity in a swamp near Chesapeake Bay (up to…”
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Trends in vegetation and height of the topographic surface in a tidal freshwater swamp experiencing rooting zone saltwater intrusion by Middleton, Beth A., David, John L.

“…[Display omitted] •Offshore storms drive salinity spikes in rooting zone of freshwater tidal forests.•Regional spikes of salinity are pushed inland for many…”
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Mercury accumulation potential of aquatic plant species in West Dongting Lake, China by Peng, Dong, Chen, Mingzhu, Su, Xinyue, Liu, Chenchen, Zhang, Zhehao, Middleton, Beth A., Lei, Ting

“…West Dongting Lake is a protected wetland with the potential for high levels of mercury release via wastewater and deposition from industry and agriculture…”
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Dendrometer Bands Made Easy: Using Modified Cable Ties to Measure Incremental Growth of Trees by Anemaet, Evelyn R, Middleton, Beth A

“…Premise of the study: Dendrometer bands are a useful way to make sequential repeated measurements of tree growth, but traditional dendrometer bands can be…”
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Repeated Drought Alters Resistance of Seed Bank Regeneration in Baldcypress Swamps of North America by Lei, Ting, Middleton, Beth A.

“…Recurring drying and wetting events are likely to increase in frequency and intensity in predicted future droughts in the central USA and alter the…”
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Multilocus patterns of nucleotide polymorphism and demographic change in Taxodium distichum (Cupressaceae) in the lower Mississippi River alluvial valley by Kusumi, Junko, Zidong, Li, Kado, Tomoyuki, Tsumura, Yoshihiko, Middleton, Beth A, Tachida, Hidenori

“…Premise of the Study: Studies of the geographic patterns of genetic variation can give important insights into the past population structure of species. Our…”
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Methane Emissions Associated with Bald Cypress Knees Across the Mississippi River Alluvial Valley by Martinez, Melinda, Bordelon, Robert L., Middleton, Beth A., Villa, Jorge A., Kang, Hojeong, Jang, Inyoung

“…In freshwater forested wetlands, bald cypress knees ( Taxodium distichum (L.) Rich.) have the potential to emit large amounts of methane (CH 4 ), but only a…”
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Salinification of Coastal Wetlands and Freshwater Management to Support Resilience by Middleton, Beth A., Boudell, Jere

“…Climates are rapidly changing in wetland ecosystems around the world and historical land-use change is not always given enough consideration in climate…”
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Population genetic structure of a widespread coniferous tree, Taxodium distichum [L.] Rich. (Cupressaceae), in the Mississippi River Alluvial Valley and Florida by Tanaka, Ayako, Ohtani, Masato, Suyama, Yoshihisa, Inomata, Nobuyuki, Tsumura, Yoshihiko, Middleton, Beth A, Tachida, Hidenori, Kusumi, Junko

“…Studies of genetic variation can elucidate the structure of present and past populations as well as the genetic basis of the phenotypic variability of species…”
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