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The Many Personalities of Salt Marsh Cordgrass

Dr. Randall Hughes is examining genetic diversity within the marsh

07/16/2013 | Rating NR

In the Grass, On the Reef

The Many Personalities of Salt Marsh Cordgrass

Clip: Season 3 | 2m 3s

Dr. Randall Hughes is examining genetic diversity within the marsh

Dr. Randall Hughes is examining diversity within the marsh. In this video, she discusses the diversity of the foundation species of a marsh: smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora). Does having a greater diversity of genetically distinct plants (genotypes) make for a healthier marsh (and by extension, better fishing)? Learn more: http://wfsu.org/blog-coastal-health/?p=6857

07/16/2013 | Rating NR

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The Many Personalities of Salt Marsh Cordgrass

Clip: S3 | 2m 3s | Dr. Randall Hughes is examining genetic diversity within the marsh (2m 3s)

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