Measurements of Carbon Assimilation in Aquatic Systems

Phillip Davey, Tracy Lawson

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

The recent development of an infrared gas analyzer capable of making carbon dioxide flux measurements from aquatic samples has enabled a new sphere of photosynthesis research. This study details key photosynthesis measurements on four aquatic and hydrophytic species, diverse in their morphology, physiology, and habitat. This guide specifies the methods and procedures needed to make reliable and accurate gas exchange measurements, with examples of data correction and presentation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press Inc.
Pages95-120
Number of pages26
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume2790
ISSN (Print)1064-3745
ISSN (Electronic)1940-6029

Keywords

  • Aquatic photosynthesis
  • Blue carbon
  • Carbon fixation
  • Infrared gas exchange
  • Primary productivity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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