Cladonia lichens on extensive green roofs: evapotranspiration, substrate temperature, and albedo

• Published in: F1000 research Vol. 2; p. 274
• Main Authors: Heim, Amy, Lundholm, Jeremy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Faculty of 1000 Ltd 01.01.2013; F1000Research; F1000 Research Ltd
• Subjects: Albedo; Cladonia; Conservation & Restoration Ecology; Datasets; Desiccation; Ecosystems; Evapotranspiration; Flowers & plants; Green roofs; Lichens; Plants; Precipitation; Radiation; Rehydration; Retention; Roofing; Sensors; Short; Urban environments; Vegetation; Water loss; Canada; United States > US; Arctic region; Nova Scotia Canada

Green roofs are constructed ecosystems that provide ecosystem services in urban environments. Shallow substrate green roofs subject the vegetation layer to desiccation and other environmental extremes, so researchers have evaluated a variety of stress-tolerant vegetation types for green roof applica...