Effects of Asian Dust (KOSA) Deposition Event on Bacterial and Microalgal Communities in the Pacific Ocean

Atmospheric aerosol deposition caused by Asian dust (KOSA) events provide nutrients, trace metals, and organic compounds over the Pacific Ocean that enhance ocean productivity and carbon sequestration and, thus, influence the atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and climate. Using dust particle...

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Main Authors: Teruya Maki, Akira Ishikawa, Fumihisa Kobayashi, Makiko Kakikawa, Kazuma Aoki, Tomoki Mastunaga, Hiroshi Hasegawa, Yasunobu Iwasaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Asian Association for Atmospheric Environment 2011-09-01
Series:Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment
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Online Access:http://www.asianjae.org/_common/do.php?a=full&b=11&bidx=1581&aidx=19943