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The aim of this study was to assess the ability of bottom sediments to release or accumulate phosphorus. <italic>Ex situ</italic> experiments with the use of undisturbed sediment cores were done in 11 lakes situated in the Cybina River valley (Wielkopolska, Poland). Phosphorus release was observed both in aerobic and anaerobic conditions, however greater values were noted in the latter ones. Maximum values reached 41.4 mg m-2 d-1 P and 12.2 mg m-2 d-1 P in anaerobic and aerobic conditions, respectively.
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The aim of this study was to assess the ability of bottom sediments to release or accumulate phosphorus. Ex situ experiments with the use of undisturbed sediment cores were done in 11 lakes situated in the Cybina River valley (Wielkopolska, Poland). Phosphorus release was observed both in aerobic and anaerobic conditions, however greater values were noted in the latter ones. Maximum values reached 41.4 mg m-2 d-1 P and 12.2 mg m-2 d-1 P in anaerobic and aerobic conditions, respectively.

Internal phosphorus loading in selected lakes of the Cybina River valley

Oceanological and Hydrobiological Studies

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The aim of this study was to assess the ability of bottom sediments to release or accumulate phosphorus. Ex situ experiments with the use of undisturbed...

Internal phosphorus loading in selected lakes of the Cybina River valley

Pubblicato online: 29 set 2010

Pagine: 35 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-010-0035-3

Parole chiave
phosphorus, bottom sediments, lake, internal loading

This content is open access.

Internal phosphorus loading in selected lakes of the Cybina River valley

Pubblicato online: 29 set 2010

Pagine: 35 - 45

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10009-010-0035-3

Parole chiavephosphorus, bottom sediments, lake, internal loading

This content is open access.

Parole chiave
phosphorus, bottom sediments, lake, internal loading