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Rationalizing elemental ratios in unicellular algae

Falkowski, Paul G.·2000·Journal of Phycology

DOI 10.1046/j.1529-8817.2000.99161.x

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The Journal of Phycology was founded in 1965 by the Phycological Society of America. All aspects of basic and applied research on algae are included to provide a common medium for the ecologist, physiologist, cell biologist, molecular biologist, morphologist, oceanographer, taxonomist, geneticist, and biochemist. The Journal also welcomes research that emphasizes algal interactions with other organisms and the roles of algae as components of natural ecosystems.

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Authors: Falkowski, P. G.
Affiliations: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (US)
Corresponding author: Falkowski, Paul G.
ORCID: Falkowski, Paul G.
Venue: Journal of Phycology
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 2000-02-09
Volume: 36
Issue: 1
Pages: 3-6
ISSN: 0022-3646 (ISSN-L)
1529-8817
DOI: 10.1046/j.1529-8817.2000.99161.x
OpenAlex: W2094399902
Cited by: 210
References: 0
Citations by year: 2025: 4 · 2024: 8 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 5 · 2020: 6 · 2019: 8 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 8 · 2016: 8 · 2015: 11 · 2014: 11 · 2013: 11 · 2012: 18
FWCI: 9.10
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 685 d)
Locations: Journal of Phycology (publishedVersion)
Topics: Physical Sciences › Earth and Planetary Sciences › Oceanography › Marine Plankton and Biogeochemistry
Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Environmental Chemistry › Aquatic Ecosystems and Phytoplankton Dynamics
Physical Sciences › Energy › Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment › Algal biology and biofuel production
Keywords: elemental ratios, unicellular algae, elemental composition, microalgae, trace elements, macroelements

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