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51. Chlorophyll a fluorescence and temperature measurements from lichen and mosses buried under snow at Botany Bay, Granite Harbour [K024_1999_2000_NZ_2]
Fluorescence (chlorophyll a fluorescence) activity measurements were recorded for selected plants for about three weeks to determine if the photosystems of lichen or mosses are active in differing ...


52. Estimates of growth rates of lichen from photographs of lichen thalli on the Mt Falconer summit and ridge and the Rhone Bench (above Lake Bonney), Taylor Valley [K024_1980_2008_NZ_1]
A small number of lichen thalli on Mt Falconer summit and ridge and the Rhone Bench (above Lake Bonney) were marked and photographed during the 80-81 field season. These plants were refound over subsequent ...


53. Measurements of lichen activity (chlorophyll a fluorescence) for an entire year from Botany Bay, Granite Harbour [K024_1999_2000_NZ_3]
A system was established at the back of Botany bay to monitor chlorophyll a fluorescence from a thallus of Umbilicaria aprina continuously through the winter and the next season (lichen activity through ...


54. Measurements of photosynthetic recovery after the winter cold and desiccation at Botany Bay, Granite Harbour [K024_2000_2001_NZ_1]
Three CMS400 photosynthesis systems were used to study the recovery of photosynthetic activity by lichens and mosses rewetted for the first time after the winter at Botany Bay, Granite Harbour.


55. Nutrient transfer from penguin colonies to the vegetation at Cape Hallett: A measurement of the transfer of organic nitrogen in the form of ammonia [K024_2004_2006_NZ_3]
The transfer of nutrients from marine to terrestrial ecosystems are though to be important for vegetation. The transfer rate of organic nitrogen in the form of ammonia from the penguin colonies to ...


56. Population genetics of the lichen species Umbilicaria aprina, Umbilicaria decussata and Buellia frigida along a latitudinal gradient in the Ross Sea region [K024_2006_2008_NZ_1]
A latitudinal change in population genetics of selected lichen species was conducted to determine whether these lichen communities have spread along a latitudinal gradient from northern latitudes ...


57. Vegetation survey in a proposed long-term monitoring site at Castle Rock [K024_1996_1997_NZ_1]
The site, near Castle Rock was delineated in a previous season by another investigator. The area was carefully searched and plants located, identified and as necessary, collected for herbarium and ...


58. Initial assessment for biological research in the Ross Island/Dry Valleys Region [K009_1977_1978_NZ_2]
The primary objective of this study was to assess the potential for biological, particularly botanical, research in the Ross Island/Dry Valleys region and to carry out preliminary studies in four ...


59. Biodiversity of Antarctic terrestrial ecosystems: on-line computerized interactive floras and identification keys of Antarctic lichens. [UNITS_LICHENS]
The research project is based on 3 main topics. A) Creation of on-line interactive floras and identification keys of lichens from areas of the Antarctic Continent, and in particular from Victoria ...


60. Ecological survey of the birds, algae, lichen, fungi, and invertebrates on ice free areas of the Edward VII Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land [K053_1987_1988_NZ_3]
A 5-6 week remote field expedition was carried out to visit all rock outcrops in the Edward VII Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land to make a general biological survey of the region and assemble good plant ...


61. Baseline concentrations of elements in the Antarctic macrolichen Umbilicaria decussata [Antar_Macrolichen_Umbilicaria]
Total concentrations of major and trace elements were determined in samples of the epilithic lichen Umbilicaria decussata from 24 ice-free areas in coastal Victoria Land (Antarctica) during ...


62. Relationship between soil and plant geography on Clark Peninsula [ASAC_1083]
New soil studies in the cold suggest that in the terrestrial ecosystems of the coastal regions of the antarctic continent soil formation and chemical weathering occur to a greater extent than previously ...


63. Vertical distribution of Cs-137 and Sr-90 in Antarctic soils, and their concentration in soils, moss and lichen [151-92_01]
In 21 places on the South Shetland Islands, that experience similar annual precipitation, the superficial concentration of Cs-137 was determined. For the determination of the distribution, ...


64. Cultivation of novel Sub-Antarctic Plants [ASAC_1264]
Metadata record for data expected ASAC Project 1264 See the link below for public details on this project. ---- Public Summary from Project---- Australia's subantarctic islands are both precious ...


65. Ecological survey of the algae, lichen, fungi, and invertebrates on ice free areas of the La Gorce Mountains [K058_1996_1997_NZ_1]
A detailed study of far south ecosystems was conducted at La Gorce Mountains and nearby nunataks. A general biological survey was carried out describing the occurrence of any organisms encountered ...


66. Vegetation distribution (distribution mapping and microscopic examination) at Cape Bird [K053_1982_1983_NZ_2]
Extensive vegetation mapping and microscopic examination of sample material was completed at Cape Bird in detail enough so that maps were produced marking the location of all major algal, moss and ...


67. Flora and fauna survey of the Stillwell Hills, 1996/97 [flor_fna_Stillwl]
The broadscale distribution of flora (lichens, mosses, non-marine algae)and fauna (penguins, flying birds, seals)in the Stillwell Hills was mapped using gps technology. Samples of flora were collected ...


68. Antarctic Biodiversity Database [antarctic_biodiversity_db]
The biodiversity database is planned to be a reference on Antarctic and subantarctic flora and fauna collated by the Regional Sensitivity to Climate Change (RiSCC) group and developed by the Australian ...


69. Antarctic and Southern Ocean Fact Files pages [10_facts]
This dataset is a series of HTML pages containing information about Antarctic and Southern Ocean topics. Each page contains facts about the topic, where the information has been collected from an ...


70. Botanical Bibliography [Bot_Bibliography]
Antarctic Botanical Bibliography compiled by Dr Ron Lewis Smith of the British Antarctic Survey. There are 3,076 records in this bibliography. The fields in this dataset are: year author title journal


71. Genetic variation in the lichens Buellia frigida and Xanthoria elegans from the Vestfold Hills, eastern Antarctica [PSD1-Nottingham]
Antarctica is a desert continent dominated by micro-organisms. The seals and penguins, which are conspicuous around its margins, depend upon the sea for their food resources and are effectively part ...


72. Heard Island Species Checklist [heard_species_checklist]
The url below provides a checklist of species that have been recorded or observed at Heard Island.


73. Heard Island lichen samples collected by John Jenkin in 1980 [Heard_lichens_1980]
A description of lichen samples collected from Heard Island during March of 1980. The samples were mostly collected by John Jenkin, but some other collectors were also used. On return to Australia, ...


74. RiSCC Research Support Bibliography [RISCC_Bibliography]
RiSCC Research Support Bibliography compiled by RiSCC group members. There is 1 record in this bibliography. This bibliography contains references to the RiSCC program (Regional Sensitivity to Climate ...


75. Survey report 1990/91 Australian Antarctic Division Author - N.Ward / AUSLIG [survey_1990-91]
Taken from sections of the report: Introduction In broad terms the Surveying Program aimed to verify new or existing mapping or lead to better quality mapping through higher quality and more extensive ...


76. Systematics of antarctic plants [ASAC_2361]
Taxonomic studies will utilise primarily the existing AAD collections (approximately 25000) from the herbarium (ADT) with supplemental collections from Antarctica (particularly Victoria Land) and ...


77. The Environment of the Bunger Hills - 1999-2000 [bunger_hills_gibson]
During the 1999/2000 summer a group of four people visited the Bunger Hills (66 degrees 20 minutes S, 100 degrees 50 minutes E), an area of ice-free rock situated in Wilkes Land, eastern Antarctica, ...


78. Windmill Islands 1:10000 Lichenometry GIS Dataset [wind_lichen]
This dataset is one of a number of datasets containing geomorphological data relating to the Windmill Islands, Wilkes Land, Antarctica. It comprises a digital map showing the locations of Windmill ...


79. Antarctic Plant Database [88885128135760]
This database contains information on the herbarium specimens held in the herbarium of the British Antarctic Survey (international code AAS) as well as information about specimens collected in the ...


80. Multiphase study of denials gram bacteria atypical of Antarctic origin [CNDA-ESP_ANT95-0107]
Three strains of psychrotrophic bacteria isolated from Antarctic coastal marine environments were studied to determine their taxonomic position. These bacteria were gram negative rods, facultatively ...


81. The Sea as major source of ions to lichens in terrestrial ecosystems of Victoria Land [Ions_to_lichens_Victoria_Land]
Lichens and mosses constitute the bulk of plant biomass in terrestrial ecosystem of continental Antarctica. On the hypothesis that cryptogams can be used as an early warning system to detect the effects ...


82. Paleoclimatological observations of the late Holocene on Isla de los Estados, Argentina [CDA_AR_GEO_ISLA_DE_LOS_ESTADOS]
PALEOCLIMATOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS ABOUT THE LATE HOLOCENE ON ISLA DE LOS ESTADOS (STATEN ISLAND) Isla de los Estados is an important nexus betwen South America and Antarctica. A large amount of paleoclimatological ...


83. Preliminary data on the accumulation of usnic acid related to ozono depletion in two lichens [003-94_01]
The absorbing properties of UV radiation of lichen phenols agree with their photoprotector capacity determined by in vivo and in vitro methods. The photostability that characterizes these compounds ...


84. Ecophysiological and floristic study of the lichen communities in Livingston Island. [CNDA-ESP_ANT89-0804-E_LIQ_01]   PARENT DIF
In English: Scientific objectives: -Floristic study of Livingston Island. -Structure, succession and dynamism of the principal lichen and bryolichen communities. -Chorological study (distribution) ...


85. Study of the Soils of Penguin and Leopard Islands, Gerlache, Antarctic Peninsula [CDA_AR_GEO_COLD_SOILS]   PARENT DIF
The study of the soils of the Penguin and Leopard Islands, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, is herewith presented. Utilizing the reconnaissance methodologies employed by the Institute of Soils ...


86. Lichen study in the South Shetland Islands. [CNDA-ESP_ANT92-0016-E_LIQ_03]   PARENT DIF
In English: Scientific objectives: -Study of nitrogen fixation in Leptogium puberulum with respect to photosynthetic rate under natural condition; -Microclimatic study of lichenous biotopes where ...


87. The biology of lichen communities in Livingston Island (Antarctic). [CNDA-ESP_ANT90-1117-E_LIQ_02]   PARENT DIF
In English: Scientific objectives: -The evaluation of photosynthesis and respiration of significant macrolichen species in the Antarctic tundra; -Study of isoenzymes in bipolar lichens; -Microclimatic ...


88. Marine Pollution [CDA_AR_QAMB_MARINE_POLLUTION]
This project involves the monitoring of trace elements in the Antarctic coastal ecosystem. Data will be available on the level of Cd, Cu, Cr, Zn, Pb and Hg in biota (mollusk, gastropod, algae, fish, ...


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