An Evaluation of habitat potential for wild rice (Zizania palustris L.) in Northern Saskatchewan
Date
1985
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ORCID
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Masters
Abstract
A multifaceted approach was used to obtain a first
approximation of the distribution of capability, within the
297,000 km2 northern Saskatchewan
rice. Significant differences
region, to
in habitat
support wild
and growth
performance were described and related to location. The least
productive sites were found to be waters of lower nutrient
status on the Precambrian Shield. Plants were also more
robust in stream sites than lake bays, and an eastward or
northeastward gradient of decreased production was noted in
several habitat factors and measures of wild rice morphology.
Accumulation of heat and light during the growing season was
found to provide a basis for excluding one-third of the
region as unsuitable. A broad classificatiori of habitat
potential was completed. Integration of plant - habitat
relationships, with factors affecting the availability of
suitable conditions, allowed general limitations to be
identified. Approximately one-third of the region was
considered to have moderate or high capability for providing
wild rice habitat.
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Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Department
Geography
Program
Geography