Photophysiological and light absorption properties of phytoplankton communities in the river-dominated margin of the northern Gulf of Mexico.

ABSTRACT: Spatial and temporal variability in photophysiological properties of phytoplankton were examined in relationship to phytoplankton community composition in the river-dominated continental margin of the northern Gulf of Mexico (NGOM). Observations made during five research cruises in the NGOM included phytoplankton photosynthetic and optical properties and associated environmental conditions and phytoplankton community structure. Distinct patterns of spatial and temporal variability in photophysiological parameters were found for waters dominated by different phytoplankton groups. Photophysiological properties for locations associated with dominance by a particular group of phytoplankton showed evidence of photoacclimation as reflected by differences in light absorption and pigment character

SUBMITTER: Chakraborty S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5586209 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature