Kane Aldridge
Research Project Title
Changes in stream ecosystem functions along a rural-urban gradient
Description
Urban and rural development has led to the modification of natural streams. These alterations are likely to alter the composition of in-stream communities, which may be reflected by ecosystem functioning.
The aim of this project is to assess the changes in two ecosystem functions along a rural-urban gradient; phosphorus retention and stream metabolism. These two functions were chosen because they reflect the efficiency of resource processing within streams.
This project will demonstrate the influence of changes in land-use upon the efficiency of resource processing within streams and demonstrate those conditions that will promote efficient processing of resources.
Supervisors
George Ganf
Justin Brookes
Expertise
- Impacts on changes in land-use upon freshwater ecosystems, particularly stream ecosystems
- Measurements of metabolism
- Phosphorus analysis
- Chlorophyll a analysis
- Organic matter analysis
Contact Details
Kane Aldridge
The University of Adelaide
South Australia 5005
Research
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The University of Adelaide
