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Seasonal variability of particulate and dissolved carbohydrates in the northern Adriatic

Particulate (PTCHO) and dissolved (DTCHO) carbohydrates were measured using the MBTH method along a transect in the central part of the northern Adriatic in order to determine their seasonal variability with a special emphasize on the relationship with phytoplankton dynamics. Distribution of PTCHO was well-correlated with chlorophyll a, showing maxima during spring and autumn phytoplankton blooms. In contrast, DTCHO showed maximum levels during summer stratification, indicating a significant accumulation of carbon-rich organic matter during that season.

organic matter; Adriatic Sea; phytoplankton; particulates

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