The effect of sediment transport on eelgrass development – and vice versa

Conference paper (2007)

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Hydraulic Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2007 J.T. Dijkstra
Sediment transport Seagrass Photosynthesis Vegetation
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Published Date

29-10-2007

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RCEM 2007

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Civil Engineering and Geosciences

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Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract

By changing flow patterns and sediment transport, aquatic vegetation can affect the development of estuarine bed topography. Besides, since the sediment transport also determines the amount of light available for photosynthetic growth, the presence of vegetation can also affect its own development. This selfsupporting interaction should be taken into account in long-term modelling studies. A process-based model offers the possibility to study this interaction and improve the predictability of eelgrass restoration attempts.