Algpopulationer
Algpopulationer are populations of algae, a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that inhabit aquatic environments. They include microalgae such as diatoms, dinoflagellates, green algae, and cyanobacteria, as well as macroalgae like seaweeds in coastal systems. Algal populations form the base of many aquatic food webs and contribute substantially to primary production and biogeochemical cycling, including carbon fixation and oxygen generation.
Growth and regulation: Algal population size is governed by light, nutrients (notably nitrogen and phosphorus), temperature,
Measurement and monitoring: Population assessments use cell counting (microscopy, flow cytometry), chlorophyll a measurements, pigment analysis,
Ecological and management context: Algal populations respond to climate change, nutrient inputs, and hydrology. Management aims