Phytoplankton Productivity: Carbon Assimilation inMarine and Freshwater Ecosystems

by Editor: Peter J. le B. Williams (School of Ocean Sciences, Univ. of Wales, Bangor, UK); Editor: David N. Thomas (School of Ocean Sciences, Univ. of Wales, Bangor, UK); Editor: Colin S. Reynolds (Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Windermere, UK)

• ISBN13: 9781405150934
• ISBN10: 1405150939
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

This landmark publication takes the 50th anniversary of the publication of the seminal paper by the Danish scientist, Einer Steemann Nielsen, as an occasion to assess the development, present state and future of the major aspects in freshwater and marine plankton productivity. Each chapter of this important work has been written by internationally-acknowledged experts in the subject, and the whole has been carefully drawn together and edited to provide a book that is an essential tool and reference for all aquatic scientists. The book takes ascending temporal and spatial size scale as its framework - covering molecular to geological scales. Chapters include reviews of physiology and biochemistry, measurement of phytoplankton productivity, the supply and uptake of nutrients, variability in processes and production, the evolution of the carbon cycle, and ecosystems. The subject is set in context with a chapter covering the work of Steemann Nielsen, whose work inspired the last 50 years of aquatic productivity studies. Historical aspects are discussed together with thought-provoking assessments of modern technological approaches and where future research emphasis should be focussed. Phytoplankton Productivity provides, in one book, cutting edge reviews and key facts on the subject, making it a vital information source for marine and freshwater biologists, oceanographers, ecologists, environmental scientists and plant scientists. Copies should also be available in libraries of any research establishment and university as a reference for students, wherever these subjects are studied and taught. Also available from Blackwell PublishingAquatic Photosynthesis P. Falkowski & J. Raven 0-86542-387-3 Fisheries Oceanography Edited by P. Harrison & T. Parsons 0-632-05566-9Marine Ecology (Journal) Published quarterly ISSN 0173-9565Fisheries Oceanography (Journal) Published 6 times per year ISSN 1054-6006Freshwater Biology (Journal) Published monthly ISSN 0046-5070 Internationally recognised editors and contributors. A landmark publication in marine and freshwater biology. All major aspects covered in a clear and consise reader-friendly manner. Invaluable for all those working in aquatic sciences. Book will be launched to coincide with major international conference. For details see www.plankton-productivity.org

Table of Contents

Contributors

Foreword

Acknowledgements

A Biography Of Einer Steemann Nielsen: the man and his Science

History Of The Study Of Plankton Productivity

Physiology And Biochemistry Of Photosynthesis And Algal Carbon Acquisition

Approaches To The Measurement Of Plankton Production

Diffusive Supply Of Inorganic Nutrients: Theory And Methodology

Variability Of Plankton And Plankton Processes On The Mesoscale

Assessment Of Primary Production On The Global Scale

Origins And Causes Of Interannual Variability Of Freshwater Phytoplankton

Interannual Variability Of Phytoplankton In Oceanic Systems

Ecosystem Function And Eutrophication

The Evolution Of The Productivity Of The Oceans And The Significance Of The Evolution Of Specific Groups

Regional-Scale Influences On The Long-Term Dynamics Of Lakes

Marine Productivity: The Footprint Of The Past And Steps Into The Future

Appendix: Steeman Nielsen's Publications

Index

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