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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Maria Potouroglou, Danielle Whitlock, Luna Milatovic, Gillian MacKinnon, Hilary Kennedy, Karen Diele, Mark Huxham
Summary: Seagrasses are highly productive ecosystems that provide numerous benefits to the environment and people. This study evaluates the carbon storage capacity of Zostera noltii and Zostera marina in intertidal seagrass meadows in Scotland, finding that seagrass areas show enhanced carbon storage compared to reference unvegetated ones. However, the variability in carbon storage across depth, sites, and estuaries indicates a need for further research and effective management strategies.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Yan-Hao Zhang, Jian-Du Li, Zhong-Xun Wu, Shun-Jie Yuan, Wen-Tao Li, Pei-Dong Zhang
Summary: The study found that exposing Zostera marina plants to prolonged light duration of 4 hours per day is beneficial for their survival and growth, mainly due to increased chlorophyll content and the accumulation and synthesis of non-structural carbohydrates.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan-Hao Zhang, He-Hu Wang, Fan Li, Jie Sun, Wen-Tao Li, Pei-Dong Zhang
Summary: This study examined the effects of planting density and sediment fertilization on the survival, growth, productivity, and leaf characteristics of eelgrass shoots. The results showed that the optimal planting density for eelgrass propagation was 501-530 shoots per square meter, while the optimal sediment fertilization range was 51-60 grams per square meter. Increased chlorophyll content and accumulation of non-structural carbohydrates played a key role in promoting the survival and propagation of eelgrass shoots.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kira A. Krumhansi, Michael Dowd, Melisa C. Wong
Summary: This study introduces a novel framework for characterizing the response of eelgrass ecosystems to environmental variability, evaluating the importance of different environmental metrics on eelgrass bioindicators. The researchers found that temperature, light, and water motion metrics uniquely impact eelgrass productivity and resilience, with temperature variability playing a significant role. These results highlight the complexity of ecosystem responses to global climate change and emphasize the importance of considering multiple environmental factors simultaneously.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Holly K. K. Plaisted, Erin C. C. Shields, Alyssa B. B. Novak, Christopher P. P. Peck, Forest Schenck, Jillian Carr, Paul A. A. Duffy, N. Tay Evans, Sophia E. E. Fox, Stephen M. M. Heck, Robbie Hudson, Trevor Mattera, Kenneth A. A. Moore, Betty Neikirk, David B. B. Parrish, Bradley J. J. Peterson, Frederick T. T. Short, Amanda I. I. Tinoco
Summary: This study suggests vulnerability in eelgrass meadows of the Northeast USA due to changes in water temperature, with higher than average summer temperatures leading to a decrease in eelgrass presence.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan-Hao Zhang, Bing Yu, You-Cai Liu, Wang Ma, Wen-Tao Li, Pei-Dong Zhang
Summary: Low salinity promotes the growth and propagation of temperate seagrasses, with an optimal salinity range of 18-21 PSU for Zostera marina shoots. Decreased salinity levels enhance the survival and growth of the shoots through increased chlorophyll content and accumulated nonstructural carbohydrates.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ane Pastor, Andres Ospina-Alvarez, Janus Larsen, Flemming Thorbjorn Hansen, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Marie Maar
Summary: This study aims to identify the connectivity of eelgrass populations to guide site selection for restoration. Using a coupled biophysical model and network analysis, the study evaluated potential connectivity between populations and identified key areas for restoring Z. marina patches.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ane Pastor, Andres Ospina-Alvarez, Janus Larsen, Flemming Thorbjorn Hansen, Dorte Krause-Jensen, Marie Maar
Summary: The North Sea, the Baltic Sea, and coastal waters of Denmark have seen a significant decrease in eelgrass coverage, necessitating restoration efforts. A study using a coupled biophysical model and network analysis identified connectivity between eelgrass populations to guide restoration site selection. Collaboration between ecologists, oceanographers, and practitioners is crucial for supporting marine conservation efforts.
MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Yan-Hao Zhang, Bing Yu, Guo-Xu Yu, Yan-Ping Li, Wen-Tao Li, Pei-Dong Zhang
Summary: By manipulating the seawater HCO3- concentration under controlled conditions, it was found that a concentration in the range of 4.8-5.5 mmol L-1 could promote the growth and propagation of Zostera marina, increasing survivorship and contributing to the accumulation of nonstructural carbohydrates and an increase in chlorophyll content.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yu Zhang, Peng Zhao, Shidong Yue, Mingjie Liu, Yongliang Qiao, Shaochun Xu, Ruiting Gu, Xiaomei Zhang, Yi Zhou
Summary: The study showed that anoxic stress significantly reduced leaf Fv/Fm and had a negative impact on photosynthesis and growth of Zostera marina. Metabolomic analysis revealed promotion of glycolysis process and inhibition of the TCA cycle under anoxia, indicating a complex strategy of acclimation and adaptation in seagrass to resist anoxic stress.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wen-Tao Li, Nuan Liang, Jiaxin Zhan, Huan Wang, Peidong Zhang
Summary: A comparative study was conducted on eelgrass populations in Mashanli and Moon Lake to investigate their adaptation strategies. Results showed that eelgrass in Mashanli had smaller leaves and shorter internodes, while developing thicker leaf epidermis and higher vascular bundle area. These adaptations help the eelgrass cope with high-energy environments and resist waves and currents.
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Microbiology
Md Mehedi Iqbal, Masahiko Nishimura, Md. Nurul Haider, Susumu Yoshizawa
Summary: This study investigated the microbial community structure and diversity of Zostera marina growing in Futtsu bathing water, Chiba prefecture, Japan. The composition of leaf-attached microbes changed with the relative age of the eelgrass leaf. The microbial communities of marine particles resembled those of eelgrass leaves, suggesting that leaf-attached microbes may derive from suspended particles and move between eelgrass leaves and the water column.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Chao Li, Yan-Hao Zhang, Xiao-Xiao Wu, Yu-Shan Jiang, Wen-Tao Li, Pei-Dong Zhang
Summary: Increased water turbidity is a primary cause of seagrass meadows loss. This study quantified the interactive influence of different combinations of turbidity and duration on Zostera marina plants, revealing a strong inverse relationship between turbidity and duration that affects the survival and growth of the plants. The study indicates that short-term periods of increased water turbidity can have long-term effects on the survival of Z. marina plants.
ESTUARINE COASTAL AND SHELF SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Susanne Baden, Stein Fredriksen, Hartvig Christie, Louise Eriander, Camilla Gustafsson, Marianne Holmer, Birgit Olesen, Jonas Thormar, Christoffer Bostrom
Summary: In this study, a short-term field sampling was conducted, complemented with time integrating stable isotope analysis, to holistically investigate the status and ecological interactions in a remote NE Atlantic Zostera marina meadow. The study found high nutrient water concentrations, large biomass of fast-growing, ephemeral macroalgae, low abundance and biodiversity of epifauna, and a food web with thornback ray as intermediate and cod as top predator. The results indicated that the Finnoya Zostera ecosystem is eutrophicated. The study concluded that bottom-up regulation is a predominant driver of change since top-down regulation is generally weak in low density and exposed Zostera ecosystems such as Finnoya.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wan-Ying Jiang, Yan-Hao Zhang, You-Cai Liu, Wen-Tao Li, Jun-Ge Xu, Pei-Dong Zhang
Summary: This study quantified the effects of different combinations of water temperature and duration on Zostera marina plants and revealed a quantitative relationship between temperature and duration. The results showed that short-term periods of increased water temperature would lead to long-term effects on the survival of Z. marina plants.