Abstract
Research in this dissertation tested a hypothesis that relates biodiversity, community biomass, and ecosystem function to a gradient of stress. Biodiversity was predicted to have a low threshold of response to stress, while biomass and function were predicted to be stable or increase under low to moderate stress and decrease only under high stress. This hypothesis was tested by examination of biological communities and ecosystem functions in mountain streams under stress from mine drainage. Mine drainage presents both chemical (low pH, dissolved metals) and physical (deposition of metal oxides) stresses on stream biota.
Recommended Citation
D. Niyogi, "Effects of Stress from Mine Drainage on Ecosystem Functions in Rocky Mountain Streams," University of Colorado at Boulder, Jan 1999.
Department(s)
Biological Sciences
Document Type
Dissertation - Citation
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2025 Dev Niyogi, All rights reserved
Publication Date
1999
