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Ecophysiology of River Algae

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River Algae

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Algae in rivers are affected by light, water turbulence, and nutrient availability. These environmental factors ultimately affect algae according to their habitat, growth form, and specific physiological abilities. Water flow imposes limitations in the diffusion and availability of gases and resources, also in relation to algal size and growth form. Algae adapt physiologically to light scarcity or excess via photosynthetic mechanisms, as well as by modifying their pigment composition. The algal ability to obtain and keep resources is mediated by enzymes, and its ability to use and store materials is specific of the different algal groups. Toxicants impose a limit to algal performance and may affect photosynthesis as well as nutrient uptake, amongst other effects on algal cells.

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Sabater, S., Artigas, J., Corcoll, N., Proia, L., Timoner, X., Tornés, E. (2016). Ecophysiology of River Algae. In: Necchi JR, O. (eds) River Algae. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31984-1_9

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