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Nitrogen characteristics of plant communities along the North Australian Tropical Transect (NATT) (2002–2004)

Abstract:
It has become evident that biosphere processes need to be addressed at a global scale to understand global changes. Continental transects analyse ecosystem processes in a global context. The North Australian Tropical Transect (Darwin to Tennant Creek) represents 25% of Australia's vegetation. Biogeological research is underway on NATT ecosystems. Nitrogen availability strongly affects ecosystem productivity, and is of major interest as nitrogen pollution threatens the biosphere. In Australia, nitrogen levels are generally low, but overall knowledge is limited. An integrated ecophysiological approach will relate soil and plant nitrogen characteristics, and provide an analysis of nitrogen relations along NATT. Results will be linked to existing NATT and international transect research. ''
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Professor Susanne Schmidt

    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Professor
    School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability
    Faculty of Science
    Affiliate of Centre for Horticultur
    Centre for Horticultural Science
    Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
Funded by:
Australian Research Council