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New research finds that dust in atmosphere is feeding algae in mountain lakes

02.02.24 | S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University

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Agricultural Dust
Dust from the atmosphere acts like a fertilizer for algae, broadening its growth tolerance. Microscopic algae are the foundation of freshwater systems, but recent shifts from climate-change stressors are changing the way they grow, according to recent research. Credit: Patrick Strong

Global Change Biology

10.1111/gcb.17055

Experimental study

Not applicable

Dust storms increase the tolerance of phytoplankton to thermal and pH changes

28-Nov-2023

Keywords

Algae Atmosphere Atmospheric Science Climate Change Climate Change Effects Fertilizers Lakes Stressors

Article Information

Journal
Global Change Biology
DOI
10.1111/gcb.17055
Method of Research
Experimental study
Subject of Research
Not applicable
Article Publication Date
2023-11-28
Article Title
Dust storms increase the tolerance of phytoplankton to thermal and pH changes

Contact Information

Lael Gilbert
S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University
Lael.gilbert@usu.edu

Source

Original Source
https://www.usu.edu/today/story/new-research-finds-that-dust-in-atmosphere-is-feeding-algae-in-mountain-lakes

How to Cite This Article

APA:
S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University. (2024, February 2). New research finds that dust in atmosphere is feeding algae in mountain lakes. Brightsurf News. https://www.brightsurf.com/news/L7VW39Z8/new-research-finds-that-dust-in-atmosphere-is-feeding-algae-in-mountain-lakes.html
MLA:
"New research finds that dust in atmosphere is feeding algae in mountain lakes." Brightsurf News, Feb. 2 2024, https://www.brightsurf.com/news/L7VW39Z8/new-research-finds-that-dust-in-atmosphere-is-feeding-algae-in-mountain-lakes.html.