Relating microalgal spatial patterns to flow, mouth and nutrient status in the temporarily open/closed Mngazi estuary, South Africa

Marine and Freshwater Research

Volumn 58, Issue 11, 2007, Pages 1032-1043

  Snow, G C ^a   Adams, J B ^a  

^a NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Carbohydrates; Chlorophyll a; Flocculation; Mineralisation

Indexed keywords

BENTHOS; BIOMASS; CHLOROPHYLL A; LAND USE; MICROALGA; NUTRITIONAL STATUS; PHYTOPLANKTON; PRISTINE ENVIRONMENT; SPATIAL ANALYSIS; WATER QUALITY;

AFRICA; EASTERN CAPE; MNGAZI ESTUARY; SOUTH AFRICA; SOUTHERN AFRICA; SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA;

EID: 36749103705     PISSN: 13231650     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1071/MF07016     Document Type: Article

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