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The Biogeochemistry of nitrogen and phosphorus cycling in native shrub ecosystems in Senegal

Creator:

Dossa, Ekw'e Lokossou, 1960-

Abstract:

Two native shrub species (Piliostigma reticulatum and Guiera senegalensis) are prominent vegetation components in farmers’ fields in Senegal. However, their role in nutrient cycling and ecosystem function has largely been overlooked. A study including both laboratory and field experiments was conducted to evaluate potential biophysical interactions of the two shrub...

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Dissertation

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nutrient cycling and ecosystem function has largely been overlooked. A study including both laboratory
Hydrological consequences of two native shrubs in semi-arid Senegal : patterns, processes, concepts and methods

Creator:

Kizito, Fred

Abstract:

Water availability is a critical limiting element in semi-arid ecosystem productivity and presents particular challenges in Sahelian countries such as Senegal. The landscapes are characterized by the presence of two common semi-arid shrubs (Piliostigma reticulatum and Guiera senegalensis), both of which may be important hydraulic regulators in these water-limited ecosystems....

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Dissertation

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Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Maria Ines Dragila Water availability is a critical limiting