The use of TN:TP and DIN:TP ratios as indicators for phytoplankton nutrient limitation in oligotrophic lakes affected by N deposition

Aquatic Sciences

Volumn 72, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 277-281

  Bergström, Ann Kristin ^a  

^a UMEÅ UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Alpine high mountain; Boreal; DIN:TP; Nutrient limitation; Phytoplankton; TN:TP

Indexed keywords

ALPINE ENVIRONMENT; BIOASSAY; CATCHMENT; LAKE WATER; NITROGEN; NUTRIENT LIMITATION; OLIGOTROPHIC ENVIRONMENT; PHOSPHORUS; PHYTOPLANKTON; WATER CHEMISTRY;

EUROPE; UNITED STATES;

EID: 77952953688     PISSN: 10151621     EISSN: 14209055     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s00027-010-0132-0     Document Type: Article

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