Photosynthesis and nutrient limitation of phytoplankton in the Oosterschelde estuary estimated using PSII quantum efficiency and electron flow
Kromkamp, J.; Peene, J. (1998). Photosynthesis and nutrient limitation of phytoplankton in the Oosterschelde estuary estimated using PSII quantum efficiency and electron flow, in: Dehairs, F.A. et al. (Ed.) Integrated Marine System Analysis. European Network for Integrated Marine System Analysis FWO Vlaanderen: Proceedings of the second network meeting (Brussels, May 29-31, 1997). pp. 3-27 In: Dehairs, F.A.; Elskens, M.; Goeyens, L. (Ed.) (1998). Integrated Marine System Analysis - European Network for Integrated Marine System Analysis FWO Vlaanderen: Proceedings of the second network meeting (Brussels, May 29-31, 1997). VUB. Laboratorium voor Analytische Chemie: Brussel. 376 pp., more |
| Keywords | Aquatic communities > Plankton > Phytoplankton
Chemical reactions > Photochemical reactions > Photosynthesis
Dietary deficiencies > Nutrient deficiency
Photosystem II
Water bodies > Coastal waters > Coastal landforms > Coastal inlets > Estuaries
ANE, Netherlands, Oosterschelde [Marine Regions]
Marine/Coastal |
| Authors | | Top | - Kromkamp, J.
- Peene, J., more
| | |
| Abstract | Photosynthesis was studied in the Oosterschelde estuary (SW Netherlands) using 14C-carbon fixation and PAM chlorophyll fluorescence Nutrient limitation of phytoplankton was estimated from concentrations of dissolved nutrients and nutrient ratio's, and from the maximum photosystem II (PSII) quantum efficiency (Fv/Fm). It was found that the nutrient concentrations were distributed rather homogenously in the estuary However, in the eastern compartment, which has the longest residence time, nutrients disappeared earlier than elsewhere. A decrease in phosphate and silicate concentration to limiting levels was followed by a decrease in maximum PSII quantum efficiency, although the decrease in Fv/Fm occurred 2 weeks later. An increase in phosphate levels coincided with an increase in Fv/Fm, which remained high for the rest of the year, despite low DIN levels later in summer and early autumn. At low irradiances there was a linear relationship between the rate of C- fixation and the rate of PSII electron transport (ETR). However, at higher irradiances the relationship became non-linear. The possible reasons for this non-linearity are discussed. |
|
