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View article: Influence of operational parameters on the performance of domestic wastewater treatment in a single-stage algal-bacterial column photobioreactor
Influence of operational parameters on the performance of domestic wastewater treatment in a single-stage algal-bacterial column photobioreactor Open
View article: Sellaphora temporalis sp. nov., Sellaphora catalonica sp. nov., and Nitzschia curvirecta sp. nov.: Three new diatoms (Bacillariophyta) from disconnected pools in the Iberian Peninsula
Sellaphora temporalis sp. nov., Sellaphora catalonica sp. nov., and Nitzschia curvirecta sp. nov.: Three new diatoms (Bacillariophyta) from disconnected pools in the Iberian Peninsula Open
View article: Diatom diversity in a mountain lake in southern European Alps (Italy)
Diatom diversity in a mountain lake in southern European Alps (Italy) Open
Mountain lakes, often regarded as sentinels of environmental degradation and climate change, are extreme environments. Diatoms are widely considered good indicators in freshwater ecosystems. Littoral diatoms in lakes are highly effective i…
View article: Navicula congqiancuoensis sp. nov. — a new diatom species (Bacillariophyceae) from Sichuan Province, China
Navicula congqiancuoensis sp. nov. — a new diatom species (Bacillariophyceae) from Sichuan Province, China Open
In this study, we describe a new diatom, Navicula congqiancuoensis sp. nov. , which was found in epilithon samples collected from a small mountain lake, at Lake Congqiancuo, Sichuan Province, China. A detailed morphological description of …
View article: Effects of Water Pollution on Diatom Communities of Roșia Montană Mining Area, Romania
Effects of Water Pollution on Diatom Communities of Roșia Montană Mining Area, Romania Open
We investigated the diatom communities and physicochemical water variables in the Abrud River catchment area (the Roșia Montană mining area, Romania) at 16 sampling sites, some of them impacted by acid mine drainage (AMD) and heavy metals.…
View article: Manipulation of the surface-associated bacteria on Asparagopsis taxiformis and its effect on seaweed growth and halogenated natural products
Manipulation of the surface-associated bacteria on Asparagopsis taxiformis and its effect on seaweed growth and halogenated natural products Open
Epiphytic bacteria can play a crucial role in regulating seaweed traits, yet their specific contributions to both host growth and natural products remain unclear for most seaweeds. Here, we explored the effects of manipulating the surface-…
View article: The Ecology of Benthic Diatom Assemblages in Saline Wetlands of the Ebro Basin, NE Spain
The Ecology of Benthic Diatom Assemblages in Saline Wetlands of the Ebro Basin, NE Spain Open
Benthic diatoms play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems as indicators of environmental conditions and contributors to primary productivity. This study explores the ecology of benthic diatom assemblages in saline wetlands in NE Spain, foc…
View article: Composición y estructura comunitaria de diatomeas epilíticas en la cuenca Vitor-Quilca-Chili, Arequipa, Perú
Composición y estructura comunitaria de diatomeas epilíticas en la cuenca Vitor-Quilca-Chili, Arequipa, Perú Open
Las diatomeas han sido estudiadas por ser indicadoras de la calidad del agua de los ríos y su estructura comunitaria puede estar influenciada por diversos factores. En este trabajo estudiamos la comunidad de diatomeas epilíticas y su relac…
View article: A polyphasic method for the characterization of epiphytic diatoms growing on Gelidium corneum
A polyphasic method for the characterization of epiphytic diatoms growing on Gelidium corneum Open
Epiphytic diatoms associated with marine macroalgae play vital ecological roles in nutrient cycling and primary production, yet their study remains limited due to the lack of standardized methodologies. This study focuses on diatom communi…
View article: Geographic distance shapes morphological and molecular disparities in a common diatom species as revealed by geometric morphometry and metabarcoding
Geographic distance shapes morphological and molecular disparities in a common diatom species as revealed by geometric morphometry and metabarcoding Open
Diatoms, a highly diverse group, are sensitive indicators of aquatic environmental conditions, yet doubts persist regarding species distribution and distance-based factors influencing their populations. This study explores the relationship…
View article: Optimization of Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading in Demo-Scale Algal-Bacterial Photobioreactor
Optimization of Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading in Demo-Scale Algal-Bacterial Photobioreactor Open
View article: Optimization of Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading in a Demo-Scale Algal-Bacterial Photobioreactor
Optimization of Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading in a Demo-Scale Algal-Bacterial Photobioreactor Open
View article: A Protocol for the Characterization of Diatom Communities in Mountain Glaciers
A Protocol for the Characterization of Diatom Communities in Mountain Glaciers Open
This research presents a significant contribution to the methodologies and protocols for studying diatom communities in cryoconite holes on glaciers. Cryoconite holes are unique microenvironments found on glacial surfaces that support intr…
View article: A Global Comparison of Stream Diatom Beta Diversity on Islands Versus Continents Across Scales
A Global Comparison of Stream Diatom Beta Diversity on Islands Versus Continents Across Scales Open
Aim To evaluate the patterns of stream diatom beta diversity in islands versus continents across scales, to relate community similarities with spatial and environmental distances and to investigate the role of island characteristics in sha…
View article: ECOLOGÍA TRÓFICA DE <i>Potamotrygon magdalenae</i> (Potamotrygonidae) EN EL EMBALSE DEL GUÁJARO (RÍO MAGDALENA), COLOMBIA
ECOLOGÍA TRÓFICA DE <i>Potamotrygon magdalenae</i> (Potamotrygonidae) EN EL EMBALSE DEL GUÁJARO (RÍO MAGDALENA), COLOMBIA Open
Se estudiaron los hábitos alimentarios y parámetros morfométricos de Potamotrygon magdalenae en el Embalse del Guájaro, localizado en la cuenca baja del río Magdalena, departamento del Atlántico, Colombia. Fueron recolectados 24 individuos…
View article: The Perizonium Ultrastructure, Divided Apical Pore Fields, Various Pore Occlusions and Visible Intermissio of Cymbella (Bacillariophyceae) with Descriptions of Four New Species
The Perizonium Ultrastructure, Divided Apical Pore Fields, Various Pore Occlusions and Visible Intermissio of Cymbella (Bacillariophyceae) with Descriptions of Four New Species Open
The initial valves of two Cymbella species are observed under a scanning electron microscope, and the perizonium ultrastructure of Cymbella is revealed for the first time. The perizonium is composed of alternate nodes and internodes and la…
View article: Exploring epipelic diatom species composition across wetlands conductivity gradients in southern Spain
Exploring epipelic diatom species composition across wetlands conductivity gradients in southern Spain Open
View article: The Perizonium Ultrastructure, Divided Apical Pore Fields, Various Pore Occlusions and Visible Intermissio in Cymbella (Bacillariophyceae) with Descriptions of Four New Species
The Perizonium Ultrastructure, Divided Apical Pore Fields, Various Pore Occlusions and Visible Intermissio in Cymbella (Bacillariophyceae) with Descriptions of Four New Species Open
The initial valves of two Cymbella species are observed under the scanning electron microscope and the perizonium ultrastructure of Cymbella is revealed for the first time. The perizonium is composed of alternate nodes and internodes and l…
View article: Assessing nitrous oxide emissions from algal-bacterial photobioreactors devoted to biogas upgrading and digestate treatment
Assessing nitrous oxide emissions from algal-bacterial photobioreactors devoted to biogas upgrading and digestate treatment Open
View article: What do diatom indices indicate? Modeling the specific pollution sensitivity index
What do diatom indices indicate? Modeling the specific pollution sensitivity index Open
View article: Surface protection of recycled concrete from different biogenic silica bio-deposition techniques: A sustainable approach
Surface protection of recycled concrete from different biogenic silica bio-deposition techniques: A sustainable approach Open
View article: Exploring the Effect of Salinity as a Primary Cause of Teratology in Freshwater Diatoms
Exploring the Effect of Salinity as a Primary Cause of Teratology in Freshwater Diatoms Open
Increased water conductivity levels have been proposed as a key factor to explain the occurrence of teratological forms in freshwater diatom assemblages. The current study aimed to carry out an experiment on a laboratory scale to assess th…
View article: Optimization of Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading in Demo-Scale Algal-Bacterial Photobioreactor
Optimization of Photosynthetic Biogas Upgrading in Demo-Scale Algal-Bacterial Photobioreactor Open
View article: Supplementary table 1: taxalist of diatom species collected
Supplementary table 1: taxalist of diatom species collected Open
Supplementary material to "What do diatom indices indicate? Modeling the Specific Pollution Sensitivity index"
View article: Stream diatom community assembly processes in islands and continents: A global perspective
Stream diatom community assembly processes in islands and continents: A global perspective Open
Aim Understanding the roles of deterministic and stochastic processes in community assembly is essential for gaining insights into the biogeographical patterns of biodiversity. However, the way community assembly processes operate is still…
View article: Improving the performance of recycled concrete by biodeposition of biogenic silica as a surface coating
Improving the performance of recycled concrete by biodeposition of biogenic silica as a surface coating Open
[EN] This study addresses the challenges of sustainability and the implementation of a circular economy in the construction and maintenance of concrete structures used in clean-water applications. Specifically, it examines the use of an in…
View article: Environmental drivers of genetic variability in common diatom genera: Implications for shallow lake biomonitoring
Environmental drivers of genetic variability in common diatom genera: Implications for shallow lake biomonitoring Open
View article: Environmental Drivers of Genetic Variability in common Diatom Genera: Implications for Shallow Lake Biomonitoring
Environmental Drivers of Genetic Variability in common Diatom Genera: Implications for Shallow Lake Biomonitoring Open
Diatoms are microalgae, known to present several characteristics that make them excellent bioindicators. In this study, we analyzed the epiphytic diatom communities of shallow lakes, with the aim of exploring the genetic variability explai…
View article: European river typologies fail to capture trends in diatom, fish, and macrophyte community composition
European river typologies fail to capture trends in diatom, fish, and macrophyte community composition Open
This repository contains files related to the publication: "European river typologies fail to capture trends in diatom, fish, and macrophyte community composition".
View article: European river typologies fail to capture trends in diatom, fish, and macrophyte community composition
European river typologies fail to capture trends in diatom, fish, and macrophyte community composition Open
This repository contains files related to the publication: "European river typologies fail to capture trends in diatom, fish, and macrophyte community composition".