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Interactions of Thalassia testudinum and sediment biogeochemistry in Santa Rosa Sound, NW Florida
Devereux, R.; Yates, D.F.; Aukamp, J.; Quarles, S.; Jordan, S.J.; Stanley, R.S.; Eldridge, P.M. (2011). Interactions of Thalassia testudinum and sediment biogeochemistry in Santa Rosa Sound, NW Florida. Mar. Biol. Res. 7(4): 317-331. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17451000.2010.515227
In: Marine Biology Research. Taylor & Francis: Oslo; Basingstoke. ISSN 1745-1000; e-ISSN 1745-1019, meer
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Trefwoorden
    Chemistry > Geochemistry > Biogeochemistry
    Seagrass
    Sediments
    Thalassia testudinum K.D.Koenig, 1805 [WoRMS]
    Marien/Kust
Author keywords
    Sulfate reduction

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  • Devereux, R.
  • Yates, D.F.
  • Aukamp, J.
  • Quarles, S.
  • Jordan, S.J.
  • Stanley, R.S.
  • Eldridge, P.M.

Abstract
    Thalassia testudinum belowground biomass weights, leaf weights, leaf growth rates, areal shoot densities (m-2), and leaf C:N:P ratios were compared to a set of biogeochemical parameters to gain information on seagrass-sediment interactions that may influence seagrass growth. Data were compiled from three surveys conducted in Santa Rosa Sound, located in northwest Florida, at three different meadows in sequential years. Biomass measurements and leaf growth rates decreased between stations along transects from shallow to deeper water. Belowground biomass weights decreased and leaf C:P ratios increased with temperature reflecting a seasonal growth pattern. The T. testudinum parameters were highly correlated with each other. Sulfate reduction rates (at times exceeding 1000 nmol ml-1 day-1) were among the highest recorded for seagrass beds with temperature accounting for 79% of the variation. Even though sulfate reduction rates were high, total Fe:reduced S ratios indicated sufficient Fe to account for all reduced S as pyrite. Sediment Fe, C, N, and organic P concentrations increased with sediment depth, whereas inorganic P decreased with depth, suggesting burial of organic P and root uptake of inorganic P. Leaf C:N:P ratios indicated P-limited growth for two surveys. NH4 + was detected in water above the sediment surface during some surveys demonstrating T. testudinum meadows at times may serve as sources of inorganic N to the water column. Plant parameters correlated with concentrations of sediment organic C and N, Fe, S, and porewater NH4 +. These results highlight the importance of the organic matter and Fe contents of sediments to seagrass growth.

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