Citation. Bray, J. R. 1962. Estimates of energy budgets for a typha (cattail) marsh. Science 136(3522): 1119-1120.   [1247  CC]

Abstract. Yearly utilization of total solar radiation by a Typha marsh shows approximately equal allotment to reflection (albedo), evapotranspiration, and conduction-convection. Reflection during the growing season is proportionally lower because of greater light absorption by the vegetation. Photosynthesis is a negligible quantity, although in relation to visible radiation during the growing season it nearly equals reflection.

Keywords. Typha, energy budget, reflection, evapotranspiration, conduction-convection