Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1992

Publication Title

Virginia Journal of Science

Volume

43

Issue

1A

Pages

15-23

Abstract

The seasonal and inter-annual concentrations of phytoplankton were studied over a 50 month period in the lower James, York and Rappahannock Rivers (USA). Differences in the onset, duration and magnitude of major seasonal growth periods varied from year to year. There was a tendency for spring, summer and fall maxima, with a winter period of reduced abundance. An additional study of picoplankton over a 12 month period indicated greatest abundance during summer and fall, with least development in winter.

Original Publication Citation

Marshall, H.G., & Affronti, L.F. (1992). Seasonal phytoplankton development within three rivers in the lower Chesapeake Bay region. Virginia Journal of Science, 43(1 PART A), 15-23.

Share

 
COinS