Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency
Mangrove estuaries are claimed to be productive and important breeding grounds for fishery resources. The role of particulate organic matter (POM), especially derived from decomposed litter detritus, is well documented in mangrove estuaries. However, being a primary producer, phytoplankton may play...
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| author | Saifullah, A. S. M. Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena Idris, Mohd Hanafi Rajaee, Amy Halimah Bhuiyan, Md. Khurshid Alam |
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| description | Mangrove estuaries are claimed to be productive and important breeding grounds for fishery resources. The role of particulate organic matter (POM), especially derived from decomposed litter detritus, is well documented in mangrove estuaries. However, being a primary producer, phytoplankton may play a significant role, which has not been well discussed, in governing the productivity of mangrove estuaries. Based on relevant published literature, this paper focuses on the role of phytoplankton in mangrove estuaries in the tropical coastal region and their interdependency. Analysis reveals that there are two-way interactions between phytoplankton and mangrove estuaries. The POM enriched water in mangrove estuaries acts as an ideal medium for phytoplankton succession. Simultaneously, diversified phytoplankton assemblages play a significant role in the food web of the estuarine mangrove ecosystem. Biomass and diversity of phytoplankton are influenced by nutrient and environmental parameters in mangrove estuaries and, concurrently, phytoplankton play a significant role in fish diversity and primary production in the same system. This review reveals that the inconsistent relationships between mangroves and coastal production could probably be due to the influence of seasonal changes. This paper unveils the latent potential and role of phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries, which could be a source of thought for future research in this arena. |
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| spelling | upm-519332017-05-03T09:21:00Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/51933/ Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency Saifullah, A. S. M. Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena Idris, Mohd Hanafi Rajaee, Amy Halimah Bhuiyan, Md. Khurshid Alam Mangrove estuaries are claimed to be productive and important breeding grounds for fishery resources. The role of particulate organic matter (POM), especially derived from decomposed litter detritus, is well documented in mangrove estuaries. However, being a primary producer, phytoplankton may play a significant role, which has not been well discussed, in governing the productivity of mangrove estuaries. Based on relevant published literature, this paper focuses on the role of phytoplankton in mangrove estuaries in the tropical coastal region and their interdependency. Analysis reveals that there are two-way interactions between phytoplankton and mangrove estuaries. The POM enriched water in mangrove estuaries acts as an ideal medium for phytoplankton succession. Simultaneously, diversified phytoplankton assemblages play a significant role in the food web of the estuarine mangrove ecosystem. Biomass and diversity of phytoplankton are influenced by nutrient and environmental parameters in mangrove estuaries and, concurrently, phytoplankton play a significant role in fish diversity and primary production in the same system. This review reveals that the inconsistent relationships between mangroves and coastal production could probably be due to the influence of seasonal changes. This paper unveils the latent potential and role of phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries, which could be a source of thought for future research in this arena. Taylor & Francis 2016 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/51933/1/Phytoplankton%20in%20tropical%20mangrove%20estuaries%20role%20and%20interdependency.pdf Saifullah, A. S. M. and Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena and Idris, Mohd Hanafi and Rajaee, Amy Halimah and Bhuiyan, Md. Khurshid Alam (2016) Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency. Forest Science and Technology, 12 (2). pp. 104-113. ISSN 2158-0103; ESSN: 2158-0715 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21580103.2015.1077479 10.1080/21580103.2015.1077479 |
| spellingShingle | Saifullah, A. S. M. Mustafa Kamal, Abu Hena Idris, Mohd Hanafi Rajaee, Amy Halimah Bhuiyan, Md. Khurshid Alam Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency |
| title | Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency |
| title_full | Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency |
| title_fullStr | Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency |
| title_full_unstemmed | Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency |
| title_short | Phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency |
| title_sort | phytoplankton in tropical mangrove estuaries: role and interdependency |
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