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Potential effect of Myriophyllum spicatum on the primary production of phytoplankton

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Periphyton of Freshwater Ecosystems

Part of the book series: Developments in Hydrobiology ((DIHY,volume 17))

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The effect of the presence of Myriophyllum spicatum on natural phytoplankton populations was evaluated in a semi-natural environment (limnocorral) and in laboratory assays. Phytoplankton primary production and physicochemical parameters were followed through a growing season in limnocorral containing M. spicatum and their epiphytic algae, other macrophytes, or plastic control macrophytes. In the laboratory, where nutrients, light, and grazing were controlled, natural assemblages of phytoplankton were grown in enriched water taken from aquaria with and without M. spicatum, and primary production was measured.

Phytoplankton primary production was stimulated during the early stages of growth of M. spicatum. The stimulation did not seem to be related to nutrient conditions or the light climate. Results suggest that an interaction other than nutrient or light competition exists between M. spicatum and the surrounding algae.

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  1. Life Sciences Division Scarborough College, University of Toronto, 1265 Military Trail, West Hill, Ontario, M1C 1A4, Canada

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  2. Dep. Sc. Biologiques, Université du Québec à Montréal C.P. 8888 Succ. “A”, Montréal, Québec, H3C 3P8, Canada

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Godmaire, H., Planas, D. (1983). Potential effect of Myriophyllum spicatum on the primary production of phytoplankton. In: Wetzel, R.G. (eds) Periphyton of Freshwater Ecosystems. Developments in Hydrobiology, vol 17. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7293-3_30

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