KBS006:Distribution and Composition of the Seed Bank
The distribution and composition of the weed seed bank in treatments 1-7 of the LTER main site is periodically (every 3-6 years) evaluated using elutriation and seed counting methods. The goal is to determine:
- how well the seed bank predicts weed abundances and composition in subsequent years, and
- how changes in disturbance (tillage) and plant species (cropping systems) affect the bank. Composite soil samples to two depths are periodically elutriated to determine seed densities, species composition, and viabilities of seven target species which are dominant on the site.
- Status: active
- Temporal Coverage 1990-04-18 to 2008-05-29
- Repository Link https://doi.org/10.6073/pasta/c376065b1f83da0c335ca1091edf0491
Tables
- KBS006-001 Seed Bank via Direct Germination
- Seed bank data estimated by direct germination. Seeds are allowed to germinate and the number of plants are counted and identified.
- KBS006-002 Seed Bank via Elutriation
- Plant species and seed numbers determined by elutrication of soil.
Protocols
- KBS006-prot02 Gillson Pneumatic Elutriator
- KBS006-prot01 Seed Bank Composition