Water researchUltraviolet RaysPhosphorusFatty AcidsUnsaturatedFood Chain
UV radiation reduces both organic nutrient (long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids) and inorganic nutrient (phosphorus) of basal resources in stream food webs.
Ke Zhang, Enze Xiao, Xiang Tan, Quanfa Zhang
Published: 202610.1016/j.watres.2025.125193
Abstract
Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure increased in the past due to stratospheric ozone depletion, raising concerns about its long-lasting effects on freshwater ecosystems. While the ozone layer is gradually recovering, the effects of UVR on nutritiona…
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