Algal Phosphorus Storage During Storm Runoff Events in Streams

Steven Rier, Bloomsburg University
Sarah Hay, Bloomsburg University
Keith C. Kinek, Bloomsburg University

Description

Rapid phosphorus (P) ?uctuations in streams coupled with the potential for microorganisms to store P as polyphosphate suggests that P pulses during storm runoff are important drivers of stream nutrient dynamics. We used a recently-developed 4’,6-diamidino

 
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Algal Phosphorus Storage During Storm Runoff Events in Streams

Elaine Langone Center, Terrace Room

Rapid phosphorus (P) ?uctuations in streams coupled with the potential for microorganisms to store P as polyphosphate suggests that P pulses during storm runoff are important drivers of stream nutrient dynamics. We used a recently-developed 4’,6-diamidino