Date of Award
2007
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Submission Date
October 2026
Abstract
Rotational Impoundment Management (RIM) is a commonly used method of mosquito control in Florida involving seasonal flooding during mosquito breeding season and allowances for natural tidal variations during summer flooding. My study looks at the effects of this impoundment strategy on the red mangrove, Rhizophora mangle L., recruitment. Primary productivity of mangroves in these impoundments has been found to be similar to that of natural areas, although nutrient levels have been found to differ greatly. R. mangle is a completely viviparous species, and as such, maternal conditions have a strong effect on propagules. My study compares the initial establishment and growth of R. mangle propagules collected from and planted in both impounded and non-impounded sites.
Recommended Citation
Coldren, Glenn A., "Influences of mosquito control impoundments on Rhizophora mangle initial propagule establishment and growth" (2007). Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2003 - 2009. 40.
https://digitalcommons.fau.edu/etd_honors_1/40
Extent
iv, 18 leaves : ill. (some col.).
Identifier
309784066
Comments
by Glenn Coldren.