Understanding trends in <i>Zostera</i> research, stressors, and response variables: a global systematic review of the seagrass genus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Seagrass meadows are ecologically significant habitats that are globally threatened. Thus, there is increased interest in conservation of seagrasses as they face widespread decline. Biotic and abiotic factors that influence seagrass can be classified as stressors, such as rising temperature and eutrophication. Our study met an imminent need to consolidate data from previous studies to discern knowledge gaps and identify trends in studies, stressors, species, and geographic origination of research for the genus Zostera. For our systematic review, the objectives were to (A) qualitatively assess and summarize the current state of literature focused on seagrass species within the Zostera genus and their stressors; (B) utilize data extracted from full-text artic

SUBMITTER: Lyford HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12009562 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature