Nitrogen as a Factor Affecting Algal Growth Potential of an Oligotrophic Coastal Environment of Eastern Mediterranean Sea
✍ Scribed by Dr. L. Ignatiades; N. Moschopoulou
- Book ID
- 102869752
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 520 KB
- Volume
- 73
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1434-2944
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✦ Synopsis
Potential nitrogen limitation to chl a production in surface waters of SaronicosGulf, Aegean Sea was assayed using the alga Pavlova lutheri as bhe test organism. The oligotrophic and eutrophic water types of this area were compared by in situ and in vilro clil a production estimations. Additions of ammonium alone as well as in combinition with complete nutrient enrichment were made t o the oligotrophic waters and the algal growth yield was determined and compared with the corresponding yield in unenriched water cultures. The results from routine nutrient analysis and bioassay experimentation support the view that nitrogen has a priority among the factors limiting phytoplankton growth in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea.