Synoptic spatio-temporal variability of the photosynthetic productivity of microphytobenthos and phytoplankton in a tidal estuary
Tidal estuaries are regarded as highly important ecosystems, mostly due to their high
primary productivity and associated role as carbon sinks. In these ecosystems, primary …
primary productivity and associated role as carbon sinks. In these ecosystems, primary …
Mapping the intertidal microphytobenthos gross primary production part I: coupling multispectral remote sensing and physical modeling
The gross primary production (GPP) of intertidal mudflat microphytobenthos supports
important ecosystem services such as shoreline stabilization and food production, and it …
important ecosystem services such as shoreline stabilization and food production, and it …
Regulation of intertidal microphytobenthos photosynthesis over a diel emersion period is strongly affected by diatom migration patterns
Changes in biomass and photosynthesis of a diatom-dominated microphytobenthos (MPB)
intertidal community were studied over a diel emersion period using a combination of O2 …
intertidal community were studied over a diel emersion period using a combination of O2 …
The vertical migratory rhythm of intertidal microphytobenthos in sediment depends on the light photoperiod, intensity, and spectrum: evidence for a positive effect of …
Estuarine intertidal flats strong biological productivity is mainly based on the activity of
benthic microalgae communities or microphytobenthos (MPB), mostly dominated by …
benthic microalgae communities or microphytobenthos (MPB), mostly dominated by …
Nematodes stimulate biomass accumulation in a multispecies diatom biofilm
While the effects of abiotic parameters on microbial tidal biofilms are relatively well-
documented, the effects of grazing and/or bioturbation by meiofauna are poorly understood …
documented, the effects of grazing and/or bioturbation by meiofauna are poorly understood …
Vertical migration optimizes photosynthetic efficiency of motile cyanobacteria in a coastal microbial mat
Microbial mats are diverse and stratified microbial biofilm communities characterized by
steep gradients in light, temperature and chemical parameters. Their high optical density …
steep gradients in light, temperature and chemical parameters. Their high optical density …
Development of a new kappa-carrageenan hydrogel system to study benthic diatom vertical movements
Benthic diatom vertical movement has been investigated mainly through indirect
measurements based on chlorophyll a fluorescence and spectral reflectance signals. The …
measurements based on chlorophyll a fluorescence and spectral reflectance signals. The …
Contrasted impact of two macrofaunal species (Hediste diversicolor and Scrobicularia plana) on microphytobenthos spatial distribution and photosynthetic activity at …
Microphytobenthos is most often the primary source of carbon for coastal soft-sediment
communities, especially in intertidal and shallow subtidal environments. The influence of …
communities, especially in intertidal and shallow subtidal environments. The influence of …
Role of microphytobenthos in the functioning of estuarine and coastal ecosystems
J Serôdio, DM Paterson - Life below water, 2022 - Springer
2014). The responsibility for ocean health rests with all citizens and those called upon to act.
Various questions are posed, such as how to repair the damage that has already been done …
Various questions are posed, such as how to repair the damage that has already been done …
Functional resilience of PSII, vertical distribution and ecosystem-level estimates of subsurface microphytobenthos in estuarine tidal flats
S Frankenbach, AA Azevedo, V Reis, D Dias… - Continental Shelf …, 2019 - Elsevier
Most studies on sediment-inhabiting microphytobenthos are based on the biomass present
on the surface layers of intertidal flats. However, large amounts of microalgal biomass are …
on the surface layers of intertidal flats. However, large amounts of microalgal biomass are …