Santa Cruz Island Reserve

02 Jun, 04 AM - 06 Jun, 08 AM

On this visit we plan to conduct an initial soil survey for plant parasitic nematodes in order to characterize the nematode species composition in the major plant communities of the reserve. Special emphasis will be placed upon sampling sites representative of the native plant communities and those historically impacted by disturbance. In the June 2013 survey we will establish sampling sites by GPS marking a 40x40m plot. The plot will be sampled using a standard 2.5cm diameter soil corer to a depth of approximately 20-30 cm. Generally 15 -20 soil cores will be extracted across the plot resulting is a composite sample of 500-1,000cc. The soil will be packed in plastic collection bags and shipped to the laboratory for analysis. Digital images of the plot and structural characteristics of each site will be included in the field notes. Plant communities to be sampled include coastal sage, chaparral, grasslands, woodlands and closed-cone pine forest if time permits.

Visit #32173 @Santa Cruz Island Reserve

Approved

Under Project # 27349 | Research

Integrative Taxonomy of the Criconematidae: NSF Criconematidae Grant 6-29-2011

faculty - University of Nebraska

Reservation Members(s)

Thomas Powers Jun 2 - 6, 2013 (5 days)
Kirsten Powers Jun 2 - 6, 2013 (5 days)
Edward Powers Jun 2 - 6, 2013 (5 days)

Reserve Resources(s) | Create Invoice

Private Room 3 Jun 2 - 6, 2013
Dock to Reserve Round-Trip 3 Jun 2 - 6, 2013
Vehicle Use - By Day 1 Jun 4 - 5, 2013
Vehicle Mileage 34 Jun 4 - 5, 2013