Potential for phosphorus movement under aerobic and anaerobic conditions in flooded restored riparian wetlands on agricultural lands in central VT
Conference Year
2024
Abstract
Riparian wetlands, located adjacent to streams and rivers, buffer nutrient movement from runoff and impact downstream water quality. Soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) is a plant-available, water-soluble form of inorganic phosphorus. Phosphorus (P) can be a limiting nutrient in freshwater ecosystems; an excess can result in a cascade of ecological disturbances. Riparian wetlands serve as either a sink or source of SRP. Understanding P movement in restored riparian wetlands can help remediation efforts and mitigate P pollution. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of aerobic and anaerobic conditions on SRP dynamics in flooded, restored riparian wetland soils.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Eric Roy
Graduate Student Mentors
Tiffany Chin
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Program/Major
Environmental Sciences
Primary Research Category
Life Sciences
Potential for phosphorus movement under aerobic and anaerobic conditions in flooded restored riparian wetlands on agricultural lands in central VT
Riparian wetlands, located adjacent to streams and rivers, buffer nutrient movement from runoff and impact downstream water quality. Soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) is a plant-available, water-soluble form of inorganic phosphorus. Phosphorus (P) can be a limiting nutrient in freshwater ecosystems; an excess can result in a cascade of ecological disturbances. Riparian wetlands serve as either a sink or source of SRP. Understanding P movement in restored riparian wetlands can help remediation efforts and mitigate P pollution. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of aerobic and anaerobic conditions on SRP dynamics in flooded, restored riparian wetland soils.