A Review on the Macromolecular Compositions of Phytoplankton and the Implications for Aquatic Biogeochemistry

Biochemical composition of phytoplankton is a key indicator of the physiological and nutritional status of phytoplankton. A balanced biochemical pattern represents a healthy and productive metabolism in the autotrophic levels which can facilitate proper functioning of higher level organisms. The est...

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Published in:Ocean science journal 2019, 54(1), , pp.1-14
Main Authors: Bhavya, P. S., Kim, Bo Kyung, Jo, Naeun, Kim, Kwanwoo, Kang, Jae Joong, Lee, Jae Hyung, Lee, Dabin, Lee, Jang Han, Joo, HuiTae, Ahn, So Hyun, Kim, Yewon, Min, Jun-Oh, Kang, Min Gu, Yun, Mi Sun, Kang, Chang Keun, Lee, Sang Heon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aquatic ecosystems
Aquatic Pollution
Biochemical composition
Biogeochemistry
Climate change
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Ecosystems
Environmental changes
Environmental conditions
Food webs
Marine & Freshwater Sciences
Marine ecosystems
Metabolism
Oceanography
Oceans
Physiology
Phytoplankton
Plankton
Review
Waste Water Technology
Water Management
Water Pollution Control
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Summary:Biochemical composition of phytoplankton is a key indicator of the physiological and nutritional status of phytoplankton. A balanced biochemical pattern represents a healthy and productive metabolism in the autotrophic levels which can facilitate proper functioning of higher level organisms. The estimation of biochemical compositions was initiated in the early 1970’s. However, there has been a significant set of modifications in the extraction method and improvements in the sampling and analysis techniques since then. Similarly, the extent of biochemical measurements from various aquatic ecosystems around the globe has also increased. Recently, biochemical patterns are being used as a tool to track the changes in the physiological status of phytoplankton as a response to climate change. Such investigations are also forming part of research works on marine food webs and the nutritional status of ecosystems. This article is a brief review of research works carried out so far in an attempt to understand the biochemical compositions of phytoplankton in the global oceans and the implications with regard to changing environmental conditions.
ISSN:1738-5261
2005-7172
DOI:10.1007/s12601-018-0061-8