Direct and indirect cumulative effects of temperature, nutrients, and light on phytoplankton growth.

ABSTRACT: Temperature and resource availability are pivotal factors influencing phytoplankton community structures. Numerous prior studies demonstrated their significant influence on phytoplankton stoichiometry, cell size, and growth rates. The growth rate, serving as a reflection of an organism's success within its environment, is linked to stoichiometry and cell size. Consequently, alterations in abiotic conditions affecting cell size or stoichiometry also exert indirect effects on growth. However, such results have their limitations, as most studies used a limited number of factors and factor levels which gives us limited insights into how phytoplankton respond to environmental conditions, directly and indirectly. Here, we tested for the generality of patterns found in other studies, using a comb

SUBMITTER: Heinrichs AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11289788 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature