Researchers Use Wild Rice to Predict Health of Lakes and Streams

Credit: University of Minnesota LacCore

The researchers did more than 100 measurements at every site studying sediment cores, water in the sediment, surface water, and various plants.

« Researchers Use Wild Rice to Predict Health of Lakes and Streams

Credit: University of Minnesota LacCore

Researchers analyzed things like the water’s chemistry, depth, and transparency.

« Researchers Use Wild Rice to Predict Health of Lakes and Streams

Credit: University of Minnesota LacCore

In addition to the release of sulfide, the researchers found that accelerated decomposition of plants in waterways caused by the sulfates releases phosphorus and nitrogen, which fertilizes the waterbody and can change the plant community within the ecosystem.

« Researchers Use Wild Rice to Predict Health of Lakes and Streams

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