Year: 2017, 2017
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>Wild lupine (Lupinus perennis) restoration efforts seek to increase and connect populations, using seeds, to facilitate the recovery of endangered butterflys in Ontario. This study observed plant growth and phytohormone levels of L. albus, L. polyphyllus, and L. perennis through stages of seed development, each with varying strategies in growth and reproductive investment. L. polyphyllus… more Full Text: Exploring reproduction in wild blue lupine (Lupinus perennis) in comparison to L. polyphyllus and L. albus A thesis submitted to the committee of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in the …
Year: 2014, 2014
Member of: Trent University Graduate Thesis Collection
Abstract: <p>Abstract</p><p>Early Responses of Understory Vegetation After One Year of Above Canopy Nitrogen Additions in a Jack Pine Stand in Northern Alberta</p><p>Nicole Melong</p><p>Nitrogen (N) emissions are expected to increase in western Canada due to oil and gas extraction operations. An increase in N exposure could potentially impact the surrounding boreal… more Full Text: EARLY RESPONSES OF UNDERSTORY VEGETATION AFTER ONE YEAR OF ABOVE CANOPY NITROGEN ADDITIONS IN A JACK PINE STAND IN NORTHERN ALBERTA A Thesis Submitted to the Committee on Graduate Studies in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master …