of Biological Sciences meetings in August 1972. The interest generated 

 in preparing and presenting this symposium pointed to the need for 

 a review volume on the salt marsh ecosystem, the soil ecosystem, and 

 what was known about these systems. 



The publication considers the fundamentals of distribution, anatomy, 

 and physiology of halophytes. It also provides an overview of the role 

 of the halophyte in ecosystems in various parts of the world. A section 

 on habitat associations of halophytes considers the relation of the 

 plants to other fauna and flora in natural systems. A final section 

 deals with recent applied research related to halophytes and quantification 

 of the impact of man on the ecology of halophytes. 



The publication contains 22 papers, six of which are reported on 

 in the present bibliography. (See I-B-4, I-B-6, I-B-7, III-C-3, 

 V-A-1, and V-A-2.) (Preface-modified) 



Keywords: marsh plants, ecology, habitat, halophytes 



I-B-3 



Hotchkiss, N. 1972. Common marsh, underwater and floating-leaved plants 

 of the United States and Canada. Dover Publications, New York. 124 pp. 



In this unique collection, 295 illustrated marsh, underwater, and 

 floating-leafed plants are compiled in an up-to-date guide for accurate 

 and quick identification. Common name, scientific name, synonyms, 

 habitat, distribution, size, identifying characteristics, and growing 

 pattern are given for each species. (J.B.) 



Keywords: marsh plants, plant guide 



I-B-4 



MacDonald, K.B., and M.G. Barbour. 1974. Beach and salt marsh vegetation 

 of the North American Pacific Coast. Pages 175-234 in^R.J. Reimold and 

 W.H. Queen, eds., Ecology of halophytes. Academic Press, New York. 



The objective of this paper is to survey beach and salt marsh vegetation 

 along the Pacific Coast of North America between Point Barrow, Alaska, 

 and Cabo San Lucas, at the southern tip of California. Although the 

 paper does not discuss productivity, it does contain a comprehensive 

 review of the literature on species composition and distribution. 

 Marsh acreages are included, as well as over 100 references. (J.B.) 



Keywords: marsh plants, U.S. Pacific coast, Alaska 



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