The role of Ulva spp. as a temporary nutrient sink in a coastal lagoon with oyster cultivation and upwelling influence

Journal of Applied Phycology

Volumn 21, Issue 6, 2009, Pages 729-736

  Zertuche Gonzalez J A ^a   Camacho Ibar, Víctor F ^a   Pacheco Ruiz I ^a   Cabello Pasini, Alejandro ^a   Galindo Bect, Luis A ^a   Guzman Calderon J M ^a   Macias Carranza, Víctor ^a   Espinoza Avalos, Julio ^b  

^a UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE BAJA CALIFORNIA   (Mexico)

^b EL COLEGIO DE LA FRONTERA SUR   (Mexico)

Author keywords

Green tide; N P ratio; Nutrient sink; Seagrass beds; Seaweed biomass; Ulva

Indexed keywords

OSTREIDAE; ULVA; ZOSTERA MARINA;

EID: 77349111101     PISSN: 09218971     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10811-009-9408-y     Document Type: Article

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