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| Titel |
Effects of ultraviolet B radiation on (not so) transparent exopolymer particles |
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E. Ortega-Retuerta, U. Passow, C. M. Duarte, I. Reche |
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| Sprache |
Englisch
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1726-4170
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In: Biogeosciences ; 6, no. 12 ; Nr. 6, no. 12 (2009-12-17), S.3071-3080 |
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250004231
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| Publikation (Nr.) |
 copernicus.org/bg-6-3071-2009.pdf |
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| Zusammenfassung |
| Transparent exopolymer particles (TEP) are the most ubiquitous gel particles
in the ocean and form abiotically from dissolved precursors. Although these
particles can accumulate at the ocean surface, being thus exposed to intense
sunlight, the role of solar radiation for the assembly and degradation of
TEP is unknown. In this study, we experimentally determined the effects of
visible and ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation on (1) TEP degradation (photolysis
experiments), (2) TEP assembly from dissolved polymers (photoinhibition
experiments) and (3) TEP release by microorganisms. Solar radiation,
particularly in the UVB range, caused significant TEP photolysis, with loss
rates from 27 to 34% per day. Dissolved polysaccharides did not increase
in parallel. No TEP were formed under UVB, visible or dark conditions,
indicating that light does not promote TEP assembly. UVB radiation enhanced
TEP release by microorganisms, possibly due to cell deaths, or as a
protective measure. Increases in UVB may lead to enhanced TEP photolysis in
the ocean, with further consequences for TEP dynamics and, ultimately,
sea-air gas exchange. |
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