cff-version: 1.2.0
abstract: "<p>The dataset covers photos of the microcosms used to collect the seasonal data for &lt;i&gt;Lemna&lt;i&gt; sp. populations; the results of the pre-experiments to study the appropriate nutrient levels for the growth of &lt;i&gt;Lemna&lt;i&gt; sp.; the experimental datasets covering experimental data over 2 consecutive years including biotic (biomass and numbers of fronds) and abiotic data from the aquatic habitat of &lt;i&gt;Lemna&lt;i&gt; sp. in the temperate climate region and the statistical regression results; and finally the weather data. The dynamics of biomass and numbers of fronds of &lt;i&gt;Lemna&lt;i&gt; sp. were studied using 100 small microcosms. Each microcosm was 45 cm in internal diameter, with a surface area of 0.174 m2, a height of 67 cm, a water depth of 56.5 cm and a volume of 26.56 L. The microcosms were buried in the ground to reduce fluctuation of water temperatures, and to provide conditions comparable to a small (edge-of-field) pond or ditch. Parameters monitored included biomass (fresh and dry weight), seasonal growth rates, relevant environmental parameters and weather data. This dataset includes the 2-year experimental biotic (biomass and numbers of fronds) and environmental data (water quality data, weather data).</p>"
authors:
  - family-names: Arts
    given-names: Gertie
    orcid: "https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4118-8065"
  - family-names: van Smeden
    given-names: Jasper
  - family-names: Wolters
    given-names: Marieke F.
  - family-names: Belgers
    given-names: J.D.M.
  - family-names: Matser
    given-names: Arrienne M.
  - family-names: Hommen
    given-names: Udo
  - family-names: Bruns
    given-names: Eric
  - family-names: Heine
    given-names: Simon
  - family-names: Solga
    given-names: Andreas
  - family-names: Taylor
    given-names: Seamus
title: "Dataset underlying the publication: Seasonal dynamics of the standard test species &lt;i&gt;Lemna&lt;i&gt; sp. in outdoor microcosms"
keywords:
version: 1
identifiers:
  - type: doi
    value: 10.4121/d553a536-880a-4cd7-ae75-30c009ba00c9.v1
license: CC BY 4.0
date-released: 2024-03-20