The effect of competition on Bacopa monnieri zonation in an temporarily open/closed tropical estuary

Reducing the turbidity of the Brisbane River Estuary, Australia

“…Bacopa monnieri , is a herb widely distributed in the tropics and subtropics adjacent or within water bodies. The species is a popular aquarium species and can survive permanently underwater (Ribeiro et al, 2015). monnieri transplanted below the natural range also died (Ribeiro et al, 2015).…”

“…The species is a popular aquarium species and can survive permanently underwater (Ribeiro et al, 2015). monnieri transplanted below the natural range also died (Ribeiro et al, 2015). It was suggested that the lack of light due to the turbid water column was the reason for the death of the transplanted plants in the Massaguaçu River estuary (Ribeiro et al, 2015).…”

“…monnieri transplanted below the natural range also died (Ribeiro et al, 2015). It was suggested that the lack of light due to the turbid water column was the reason for the death of the transplanted plants in the Massaguaçu River estuary (Ribeiro et al, 2015). As the water at Jindalee in the Brisbane Estuary is more turbid than a well maintained fish tank, it is considered likely that the lack of light was a significant driver of the eventual death of the transplanted B. monnieri.…”