The ecology of grass-wrack pondweed Potamogeton compressus (NECR130)

This report comprises a review of published and unpublished literature into the biology, ecology and conservation of grass-wrack pondweed and includes consideration of all information available to the authors at the time of publication. The aim of this review is to provide information on the ecological requirements of P. compressus to inform the need for further research and the production of conservation objectives and monitoring protocols. The data reviewed include published and unpublished papers, raw survey data and the professional opinions of recognised technical experts in the fields of aquatic macrophyte and Potamogeton ecology and taxonomy.