Peter J. le B. Williams & David N. Thomas 
Phytoplankton Productivity 
Carbon Assimilation in Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems

This landmark publication takes the 50th anniversary of the
publication of the seminal paper by the Danish scientist, Einer
Steemann Nielsen, as an occasion to assess the development, present
state and future of the major aspects in freshwater and marine
plankton productivity. Each chapter of this important work has been
written by internationally-acknowledged experts in the subject, and
the whole has been carefully drawn together and edited to provide a
book that is an essential tool and reference for all aquatic
scientists.

The book takes ascending temporal and spatial size scale as its
framework – covering molecular to geological scales. Chapters
include reviews of physiology and biochemistry, measurement of
phytoplankton productivity, the supply and uptake of nutrients,
variability in processes and production, the evolution of the
carbon cycle, and ecosystems. The subject is set in context with a
chapter covering the work of Steemann Nielsen, whose work inspired
the last 50 years of aquatic productivity studies. Historical
aspects are discussed together with thought-provoking assessments
of modern technological approaches and where future research
emphasis should be focussed.

Phytoplankton Productivity provides, in one book, cutting
edge reviews and key facts on the subject, making it a vital
information source for marine and freshwater biologists,
oceanographers, ecologists, environmental scientists and plant
scientists. Copies should also be available in libraries of any
research establishment and university as a reference for students,
wherever these subjects are studied and taught.

Also available from Blackwell Publishing

Aquatic Photosynthesis

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Marine Ecology (Journal)

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Freshwater Biology (Journal)

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* * Internationally recognised editors and contributors.

* A landmark publication in marine and freshwater biology.

* All major aspects covered in a clear and consise
reader-friendly manner.

* Invaluable for all those working in aquatic sciences.

* Book will be launched to coincide with major international
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Tabella dei contenuti

Contributors.

Foreword.

Acknowledgements.

A Biography Of Einer Steemann Nielsen: the man and his
Science.

History Of The Study Of Plankton Productivity.

Physiology And Biochemistry Of Photosynthesis And Algal Carbon
Acquisition.

Approaches To The Measurement Of Plankton Production.

Diffusive Supply Of Inorganic Nutrients: Theory And
Methodology.

Variability Of Plankton And Plankton Processes On The
Mesoscale.

Assessment Of Primary Production On The Global Scale.

Origins And Causes Of Interannual Variability Of Freshwater
Phytoplankton.

Interannual Variability Of Phytoplankton In Oceanic Systems.

Ecosystem Function And Eutrophication.

The Evolution Of The Productivity Of The Oceans And The
Significance Of The Evolution Of Specific Groups.

Regional-Scale Influences On The Long-Term Dynamics Of
Lakes.

Marine Productivity: The Footprint Of The Past And Steps Into
The Future.

Appendix: Steeman Nielsen’s Publications.

Index

Circa l’autore

Peter Williams and David Thomas are at the School of Ocean Sciences, University of Wales, Bangor, UK. Colin Reynolds is at the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Windermere, UK.