Impoundment-induced stoichiometric imbalance exacerbated phosphorus limitation in a deep subtropical reservoir: Implications for eutrophication management.

ABSTRACT: Impoundments play a vital role as nutrient sinks, capable of retaining and exporting nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) at different rates. The imbalance in N and P stoichiometry relative to phytoplankton demand often determines the limiting nutrient of phytoplankton biomass in these systems. This critical factor has a substantial impact on the management of eutrophication, encompassing the formulation of nutrient control strategies and the setting of regulatory thresholds. Nonetheless, research remains relatively limited on phytoplankton limiting factors and nutrient stoichiometry interactions in subtropical impoundment reservoirs. This study fills a critical gap in the current research by providing a comprehensive assessment of the influences of N and P on phytoplankton biomass in Lake Qian

SUBMITTER: Xu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11694344 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature