Implementation options for DNA-based identification into ecological status assessment under the European Water Framework Directive
Assessment of ecological status for the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) is
based on “Biological Quality Elements”(BQEs), namely phytoplankton, benthic flora, benthic …
based on “Biological Quality Elements”(BQEs), namely phytoplankton, benthic flora, benthic …
Recent views on river pollution and diatoms
F Rimet - Hydrobiologia, 2012 - Springer
The first studies of diatoms and river pollution were carried out 60 years ago, and the
suitability of these micro-algae as bioassessment indicators for monitoring river quality was …
suitability of these micro-algae as bioassessment indicators for monitoring river quality was …
To replicate, or not to replicate–that is the question: how to tackle nonlinear responses in ecological experiments
A fundamental challenge in experimental ecology is to capture nonlinearities of ecological
responses to interacting environmental drivers. Here, we demonstrate that gradient designs …
responses to interacting environmental drivers. Here, we demonstrate that gradient designs …
Assessing environmental conditions in rivers and streams with diatoms
RJ Stevenson, Y Pan, H Van Dam - The diatoms: applications for …, 1999 - books.google.com
Assessments of environmental conditions in rivers and streams with diatoms have a long
history, which has resulted in the development of the two basic conceptual and analytical …
history, which has resulted in the development of the two basic conceptual and analytical …
Benthic foraminifera provide a promising tool for ecological quality assessment of marine waters
VMP Bouchet, E Alve, B Rygg, RJ Telford - Ecological indicators, 2012 - Elsevier
This study defines criteria for the use of benthic foraminifera (protists) as a quick and efficient
bio-monitoring tool to implement marine legislation. Various sampling and preparation …
bio-monitoring tool to implement marine legislation. Various sampling and preparation …
[HTML][HTML] Benthic algae assessments in the EU and the US: Striving for consistency in the face of great ecological diversity
DF Charles, MG Kelly, RJ Stevenson, S Poikane… - Ecological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Freshwaters face multiple environmental problems including eutrophication, acidification,
salinization, and climate-change, all of which can lead to impairment of ecosystem structure …
salinization, and climate-change, all of which can lead to impairment of ecosystem structure …
[图书][B] Science, philosophy and physical geography
This accessible and engaging text explores the relationship between philosophy, science
and physical geography. It addresses an imbalance that exists in opinion, teaching and to a …
and physical geography. It addresses an imbalance that exists in opinion, teaching and to a …
[HTML][HTML] Intercalibration of aquatic ecological assessment methods in the European Union: Lessons learned and way forward
Abstract The Water Framework Directive requires that European Union (EU) Member States
ensure that their surface waters are in at least good ecological status by 2015 or at the latest …
ensure that their surface waters are in at least good ecological status by 2015 or at the latest …
Impacts and indicators of change in lotic ecosystems
N Friberg - Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews: Water, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Fresh waters have seen the largest decline in biodiversity of any ecosystem, with lotic
ecosystems particularly impacted by human activities. The main drivers of environmental …
ecosystems particularly impacted by human activities. The main drivers of environmental …
[HTML][HTML] A hitchhiker's guide to European lake ecological assessment and intercalibration
Abstract The Water Framework Directive is the first international legislation to require
European countries to establish comparable ecological assessment schemes for their …
European countries to establish comparable ecological assessment schemes for their …