• Resumo

    Modeling nitrogen and phosporus recovery potential by Ulva fasciata

    Data de publicação: 21/11/2023

    This study investigated the nitrogen and phosphorus uptake efficiency and recovery potential by the cosmopolitan macroalga Ulva fasciata. An equation to estimate biomass production, as well as nitrogen and phosphorus recovery, by Ulva species is further proposed. Results showed that U. fasciata removed 99% nitrogen (NH4+-NO3-) and 22% phosphate dissolved in water. Tissue nitrogen, phosphorus, and chlorophyll-a increased by 73 %, 20 %, and 244 %, respectively, demonstrating rapid assimilation of nutrients fueling U. fasciata growth (5.69 %.day-1). The constructed equation correlating fresh weight and area showed that 0.21 and 11.35 tons.ha-1.year-1 of phosphorus and nitrogen could be recovered and that 3.47 tons of dry biomass could be produced. Tissue data add to the understanding of the physiological effects of nutrient availability in U. fasciata. The efficient removal of dissolved nitrogen and phosphorus represents an important ecosystem service with potential for the production of value-added by-products.

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Brazilian Journal of Aquatic Science and Technology

Ciências Ambientais, Ambientes Aquáticos e Costeiros. 

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