Estimation of N/P Ratios Levels in a Coastal Bay, Southern Adriatic Sea
Laura Gjyli, Ariola Bacu, Jerina Kolitari, Silvana Gjyli & Anisa Trifoni · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2016
The DIN:DIP atomic ratio (N/P) considered optimal for phytoplankton growth is 16:1 (Redfield ratio). Significant deviations from 14 to low N/P ratio might indicate potential nitrogen limitation, the ratio between 14 and 16 indicates both nitrogen and phosphorus co-limitation, whe...
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10.9734/JAERI/2016/25052