@mastersthesis {4388, title = {Using an individual based model to evaluate the effects of climate change on the reproductive phenology of eelgrass (Zostera marina L.) along a latitudinal gradient (master{\textquoteright}s thesis).}, volume = {Master of Science}, year = {2017}, pages = {253}, abstract = {

I explored the effects of climate change on the reproductive biology of the clonal
marine angiosperm Zostera marina L. (eelgrass) using an individual-based model.
The model captures whole plant ontogeny, morphology, and ecophysiology from seed
to reproductive adult to simulate the plasticity of eelgrass in response to
environmental variables. Using a latitudinal gradient as a proxy for climate change,
virtual seeding experiments were performed in three locations along the East coast of
the United States. I simulated the impacts of increased temperatures on Z. marina\’s
biomass, reproductive phenology, and life history. Warmer temperatures resulted in a
modeled decrease of Z. marina\’s total biomass, as well as altered reproductive timing
and strategy. These results have implications for long term predictions of Z. marina
persistence in its traditional biogeographic range, and indicate adaptation via shifts in
phenology and reproductive strategy may interact to dampen some negative
consequences of increased temperatures.

}, author = {Foley, J. L.} } @article {4379, title = {Uncovering land-use dynamics driven by human decision-making {\textendash} A combined model approach using cellular automata and system dynamics}, journal = {Environmental Modelling \& Software}, volume = {27-28}, year = {2012}, month = {Jan-01-2012}, pages = {71 - 82}, issn = {13648152}, doi = {10.1016/j.envsoft.2011.09.005}, url = {https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S1364815211002039https://api.elsevier.com/content/article/PII:S1364815211002039?httpAccept=text/xmlhttps://api.elsevier.com/content/article/PII:S1364815211002039?httpAccept=text/plain}, author = {Lauf, S. and Haase, D. and Hostert, P. and Lakes, T. and Kleinschmit, B.} }