Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1978
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Biology
First Advisor
H. L. Hutcheson
Abstract
This thesis represents the first half of a two year study of the vegetational composition of the Samuel H. Ordway, Jr. Memorial Prairie. Quadrat and point frame sampling was completed along 100 transects distributed over the 10 pastures. Biomass for the study area was determined to be 133. 3 g•m-2 for live weight and 104.0 g•m-2 for mulch. Basal cover for Ordway Prairie was found to be 12.5%. The study area was found to be predominantly occupied by warm season species. Andropogon scoparius was found to be highest in relative density while Carex was highest in relative frequency. Biomass and species composition data are listed by pasture.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Prairies -- South Dakota -- McPherson County
Prairie plants -- South Dakota
Samuel H. Ordway Memorial Prairie
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Carl, Fred K., "The Vegetational Composition of the Samuel H. Ordway Memorial Prairie" (1978). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5595.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/5595