Global Change Biology
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Dust storms increase the tolerance of phytoplankton to thermal and pH changes
28-Nov-2023
New research finds that dust in atmosphere is feeding algae in mountain lakes
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
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Global Change Biology
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Article Publication Date
2023-11-28
Article Title
Dust storms increase the tolerance of phytoplankton to thermal and pH changes
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Lael Gilbert
S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University
Lael.gilbert@usu.edu
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This article is based on a news release from S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources, Utah State University. BrightSurf curates and republishes science news from research institutions worldwide; the original release is linked below.
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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
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"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.