Evaluating the effect of temperature on photosynthesis and respiration of articulated coralline algae using oxygen evolution and chlorophyll a fluorescence
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Coralline algae form abundant and ecologically important submerged aquatic vegetation habitats throughout the world. However, algal performance is threatened by climate change and ocean acidification. Previous studies suggest that their photosynthetic performance will be compromised mainly at elevated temperatures. Understanding the impact of diverse climate change scenarios requires a clear and thorough comprehension of the photosynthetic response to temperature gradients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the short-term effect of temperature (10–35 °C) on the gross photosynthesis (GPS), respiration, and electron transport rates (ETRs) of 3 articulated coralline algae (Lithothrix aspergillum, Corallina officinalis, and Bossiella orbigniana) for a better understanding of their metabolism and to investigate the relationship between GPS and ETR as a function of temperature. The results showed that the coralline algal metabolism is highly sensitive to temperature, but responses were species-specific and can be related to their light adaptation/acclimation; the high-light-adapted L. aspergillum was least negatively affected. The photosynthesis to respiration ratio was optimal between 20 and 25 °C according to the local thermal regime but was significantly reduced toward higher temperatures, indicating strong carbon imbalances and highlighting the relevance of thermal stress for coralline algal performance. A strong correlation between GPS and ETR was found between 10 and 30 °C in all species, but both above saturation irradiances and at elevated temperatures (≥30 °C), a clear deviation from linearity occurred. This suggests that ETR is not a good proxy to estimate photosynthetic activity under light or thermal stress. This information should be useful for studies implementing global change scenarios and pulse amplitude modulated (PAM) fluorometry in coralline algae.
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