Search Results - "Murkin, H. R."

North American prairie wetlands are important nonforested land-based carbon storage sites by Euliss, Ned H., Gleason, R.A., Olness, A., McDougal, R.L., Murkin, H.R., Robarts, R.D., Bourbonniere, R.A., Warner, B.G.

“…We evaluated the potential of prairie wetlands in North America as carbon sinks. Agricultural conversion has resulted in the average loss of 10.1 Mg ha − 1 of…”
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Relationships between Waterfowl and Macroinvertebrate Densities in a Northern Prairie Marsh by Murkin, Henry R., Kadlec, John A.

“…This study examined the relationships of waterfowl and American coot (Fulica americana) densities with macroinvertebrate levels in several diked ponds (cells)…”
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Nektonic invertebrate abundance and distribution at the emergent vegetation-open water interface in the Delta Marsh, Manitoba, Canada by Murkin, E. J., Murkin, H. R., Titman, R. D.

“…The emergent vegetation-open water interface plays an important role in the use of freshwater wetlands by many species of animals. The objective of this study…”
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Nutrient additions to wetlands in the Interlake region of Manitoba, Canada: effects of a single pulse addition in spring by Gabor, T. S., Murkin, H. R., Stainton, M. P., Boughen, J. A., Titman, R. D.

“…This study examined the responses of algae and invertebrates to a single application of N and P in a series of experimental wetland enclosures in the Interlake…”
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Avian habitat selection and prairie wetland dynamics: a 10 year experiment by Murkin, Henry R., Murkin, Elaine J., Ball, John P.

“…Northern prairie wetlands play a vital role in the life cycle of a wide array of bird species. Prairie wetlands used by birds span the entire range from…”
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Population Dynamics of Mallards Breeding in Agricultural Environments in Eastern Canada by HOEKMAN, STEVEN T, GABOR, T. SHANE, PETRIE, MARK J, MAHER, RON, MURKIN, HENRY R, LINDBERG, MARK S

“…Population dynamics of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) in eastern North America likely differ relative to the midcontinent population, but independent management…”
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Demographics of Breeding Female Mallards in Southern Ontario, Canada by HOEKMAN, STEVEN T, GABOR, T. SHANE, MAHER, RON, MURKIN, HENRY R, LINDBERG, MARK S

“…Reliable estimates of breeding-ground demographic rates are needed to develop effective conservation strategies for mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) breeding…”
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An integrated management strategy for the control of purple loosestrife Lythrum salicaria L. (Lythraceae) in the Netley-Libau Marsh, southern Manitoba by Henne, D.C., Lindgren, C.J., Gabor, T.S., Murkin, H.R., Roughley, R.E.

“…We evaluated the effectiveness of an integrated vegetation management strategy (IVM) for the management of purple loosestrife ( Lythrum salicaria) by comparing…”
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FRESHWATER FUNCTIONS AND VALUES OF PRAIRIE WETLANDS by Murkin, Henry R.

“…To date, wetland conservation programs and policies have focused on wetlands primarily as wildlife habitat. In spite of the extensive efforts of wildlife…”
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Wetland plant responses to varying degrees of purple loosestrife removal in southeastern Ontario, Canada by Gabor, T S, Haagsma, T, Murkin, H R

“…This study examined the response of native vegetation to varying levels of purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) removal and determined its impact on…”
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Nutrient additions to wetlands in the Interlake region of Manitoba, Canada: effects of periodic additions throughout the growing season by Murkin, Henry R., Pollard, J. Bruce, Stainton, Michael P., Boughen, John A., Titman, R. D.

“…The Interlake region of central Manitoba is characterized by numerous shallow, relatively unproductive wetlands. Typically, these wetlands are poorly utilized…”
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Decomposition of litter of three mudflat annual species in a northern prairie marsh during drawdown by Wrubleski, D.A, Murkin, H.R, Valk, A.G. van der, Davis, C.B

“…The loss of dry mass, nitrogen and phosphorus from shoot and root litter of mudflat annuals was examined in a series of experimental marshes in the Delta…”
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Effects of shallow flooding on newly established purple loosestrife seedlings by Haworth-Brockman, Margaret J., Murkin, Henry R., Clay, Robert T.

“…Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria ) is a nuisance exotic species that displaces native plants and has little value as food or habitat for wildlife…”
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Responses by macroinvertebrates to cattail litter quality and timing of litter submergence in a Northern Prairie Marsh by Nelson, Jeffrey W., Kadlec, John A., Murkin, Henry R.

“…An experiment was conducted in the Delta Marsh in south-central Manitoba to assess the effects of initial litter quality, duration of litter submergence, and…”
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North American prairie wetlands are important non-forested land-based carbon storage sites by Euliss, Jr, Ned H, Gleason, R A, Olness, A, McDougal, R L, Murkin, H R, Robarts, R D, Bourbonniere, R A, Warner, B G

“…We evaluated the potential of prairie wetlands in North America as carbon sinks. Agricultural conversion has resulted in the average loss of 10.1 Mg ha(-1) of…”
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Nutrient status of wetlands in the Interlake Region of Manitoba, Canada by Murkin, Henry R., Stainton, Michael P., Boughen, John A., Pollard, J. Bruce, Titman, Rodger D.

“…Preliminary observations indicated that the productivity of wetlands in the Interlake region of Manitoba, Canada is low, resulting in limited use by waterfowl…”
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Factors Affecting Survival Of Mallard Ducklings In Southern Ontario by Hoekman, ST, Gabor, T S, Maher, R, Murkin, H R, Armstrong, L M

“…Survival of young is poorly understood, but important to fitness and demographics for many birds. Estimates of duckling survival and the factors influencing it…”
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The response of prairie wetland vegetation to seasonality of drawdown by Merendino, M.T. (University of Western Ontario, London, Canada), Smith, L.M, Murkin, H.R, Pederson, R.L

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FACTORS AFFECTING SURVIVAL OF MALLARD DUCKLINGS IN SOUTHERN ONTARIO by Hoekman, Steven T, Gabor, T. Shane, Maher, Ron, Murkin, Henry R, Armstrong, Llwellyn M

“…Survival of young is poorly understood, but important to fitness and demographics for many birds. Estimates of duckling survival and the factors influencing it…”
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Flooding and the decomposition of litter of four emergent plant species in a prairie wetland by van der Valk, Arnold G., Rhymer, Judith M., Murkin, Henry R.

“…Changes in mass, N, and P for old and new litter of four emergent plant species (Scolochloa festucacea, Phragmites australis, Typha x glauca , and Scirpus…”
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