Photosynthesis and respiration of some marine benthic algae from Spitsbergen |
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| Authors: | ADAM LATALA |
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| Institution: | Adam Latala, Institute of Oceanography, Gdásk University, ul. Czolgistów 46, 81-378 Gdynia, Poland: |
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| Abstract: | Light-photosynthesis curves for 9 species of benthic algae from the Hornsund fiord were determined. As a result of adaptation to the conditions in the Arctic, benthic algae from Spitsbergen have a low requirement of light. Saturation and compensation points are low and within a range typical for shadow-tolerant plants.The values for gas exchange rates indicate that Arctic algae have lower photosynthctic capacity than temperate species. |
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