The maximum nitrate reductase activity of the seagrass Zostera noltii (Hornem.) varies along its vertical distribution

Ana Alexandre; João Silva; Santos, Rui; Navarro, Nuria; Barrón, Cristina; Duarte, Carlos M.; Rui Santos

Ana Isabel Delfim dos Santos Alexandre

Position

Postdoc

Academic Degree

Doutoramento

Group

Marine Plant Ecology Research Group

Based at

Faro, Gambelas Campus, UAlg

Office Nr

3.11

Extension

7388

aalexandre@ualg.pt

Keywords

seagrasses, marine ecology, nitrogen metabolism

Organiza

Main Info

Marine biologist with expertise in anthropogenic impacts (clam harvesting, nutrient inputs and ocean acidification), sexual reproduction and nitrogen metabolism of seagrasses. Currently focused on the importance of organic nitrogen in seagrass systems and the nutrient (N and P) competition dynamics between seagrasses and seaweeds. Leading projects on the identification and conservation of seagrasses in São Tomé and Príncipe and the metabolic strategy of seagrasses in the Arctic region.

Projects

Projects Membership

	Title	Coordinator	Start	End	Funding	Budget CCMAR	Budget Total
GRASSMET	Climate change effects on seagrass secondary metabolism: ecological implications.	João Silva	07/2016	06/2019	FCT	200k€

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Publications

Year of Publication
2017	A A, A B, AH E, R S. Interactions between seagrasses and seaweeds during surge nitrogen acquisition determine interspecific competition. Scientific Reports. 2017;(7):13651. Ler mais acerca de Interactions between seagrasses and seaweeds during surge nitrogen acquisition determine interspecific competition Google Scholar
2017	A A, J S, R F, D P, EA S, R S. First description of seagrass distribution and abundance in São Tomé and Príncipe. Aquatic Botany. 2017;142:48-52. Ler mais acerca de First description of seagrass distribution and abundance in São Tomé and Príncipe Google Scholar
2016	Sandoval-Gil J, Alexandre A, Santos R, Camacho-Ibar VF. Nitrogen Uptake and Internal Recycling in Zostera marina Exposed to Oyster Farming: Eelgrass Potential as a Natural Biofilter. Estuaries and Coasts. 2016;39(6):1694 - 1708. doi:10.1007/s12237-016-0102-4. Ler mais acerca de Nitrogen Uptake and Internal Recycling in Zostera marina Exposed to Oyster Farming: Eelgrass Potential as a Natural Biofilter Google Scholar DOI
2016	Georgiou D, Alexandre A, Luis J, Santos R. Temperature is not a limiting factor for the expansion of Halophila stipulacea throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 2016;544:159 - 167. doi:10.3354/meps11582. Ler mais acerca de Temperature is not a limiting factor for the expansion of Halophila stipulacea throughout the Mediterranean Sea Google Scholar DOI
2016	Alexandre A, Silva J, Santos R. Nitrogen uptake in light versus darkness of the seagrass Zostera noltei : integration with carbon metabolism. Marine Ecology. 2016;37(5):1050 - 1056. doi:10.1111/maec.12351. Ler mais acerca de Nitrogen uptake in light versus darkness of the seagrass Zostera noltei : integration with carbon metabolism Google Scholar DOI
2016	KHAN F, Alexandre A, ULLAH H, Santos R. Effects of elevated CO2 and nutrients on the community metabolismof a Cymodocea nodosa bed. TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY. 2016;40:250 - 257. doi:10.3906/bot-1404-119. Ler mais acerca de Effects of elevated CO2 and nutrients on the community metabolismof a Cymodocea nodosa bed Google Scholar DOI
2015	Alexandre A, Hill PW, Jones DL, Santos R. Dissolved organic nitrogen: A relevant, complementary source of nitrogen for the seagrass Zostera marina. Limnology and Oceanography. 2015;60(5):1477 - 1483. doi:10.1002/lno.10084. Ler mais acerca de Dissolved organic nitrogen: A relevant, complementary source of nitrogen for the seagrass Zostera marina Google Scholar DOI
2015	Costa MM, Barrote I, Silva J, et al. Epiphytes Modulate Posidonia oceanica Photosynthetic Production, Energetic Balance, Antioxidant Mechanisms, and Oxidative Damage. Frontiers in Marine Science. 2015;2. doi:10.3389/fmars.2015.00111. Ler mais acerca de Epiphytes Modulate Posidonia oceanica Photosynthetic Production, Energetic Balance, Antioxidant Mechanisms, and Oxidative Damage Google Scholar DOI
2014	Alexandre A, Georgiou D, Santos R. Inorganic nitrogen acquisition by the tropical seagrass Halophila stipulacea. Marine Ecology. 2014;35(3):387 - 394. doi:10.1111/maec.12128. Ler mais acerca de Inorganic nitrogen acquisition by the tropical seagrass Halophila stipulacea Google Scholar DOI
2012	Alexandre A, Silva J, Buapet P, Björk M, Santos R. Effects of CO ₂ enrichment on photosynthesis, growth, and nitrogen metabolism of the seagrass Zostera noltii. Ecology and Evolution. 2012;2(10):2625 - 2635. doi:10.1002/ece3.333. Ler mais acerca de Effects of CO 2 enrichment on photosynthesis, growth, and nitrogen metabolism of the seagrass Zostera noltii Google Scholar DOI
2011	Alexandre A, Silva J, Bouma TJ, Santos R. Inorganic nitrogen uptake kinetics and whole-plant nitrogen budget in the seagrass Zostera noltii. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 2011;401(1-2):7 - 12. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2011.03.008. Ler mais acerca de Inorganic nitrogen uptake kinetics and whole-plant nitrogen budget in the seagrass Zostera noltii Google Scholar DOI
2010	Alexandre A, Silva J, Santos R. Inorganic nitrogen uptake and related enzymatic activity in the seagrass Zostera noltii. Marine Ecology. 2010;31(4):539 - 545. doi:10.1111/mae.2010.31.issue-410.1111/j.1439-0485.2010.00378.x. Ler mais acerca de Inorganic nitrogen uptake and related enzymatic activity in the seagrass Zostera noltii Google Scholar DOI
2006	Alexandre A, Cabaço S, Santos R, Serrão EA. Timing and success of reproductive stages in the seagrass Zostera noltii. Aquatic Botany. 2006;85(3):219 - 223. doi:10.1016/j.aquabot.2006.05.002. Ler mais acerca de Timing and success of reproductive stages in the seagrass Zostera noltii Google Scholar DOI
2005	Alexandre A, Santos R, Serrão EA. Effects of clam harvesting on sexual reproduction of the seagrass Zostera noltii. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 2005;298:115 - 122. doi:10.3354/meps298115. Ler mais acerca de Effects of clam harvesting on sexual reproduction of the seagrass Zostera noltii Google Scholar DOI
2005	Cabaço S, Alexandre A, Santos R. Population-level effects of clam harvesting on the seagrass Zostera noltii. Marine Ecology Progress Series. 2005;298:123 - 129. doi:10.3354/meps298123. Ler mais acerca de Population-level effects of clam harvesting on the seagrass Zostera noltii Google Scholar DOI
2004	Santos R, Silva J, Alexandre A, Navarro N, Barrón C, Duarte CM. Ecosystem metabolism and carbon fluxes of a tidally-dominated coastal lagoon. Estuaries. 2004;27(6):977 - 985. doi:10.1007/BF02803424. Ler mais acerca de Ecosystem metabolism and carbon fluxes of a tidally-dominated coastal lagoon Google Scholar DOI
2004	Alexandre A, Silva J, Santos R. The maximum nitrate reductase activity of the seagrass Zostera noltii (Hornem.) varies along its vertical distribution. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. 2004;307(1):127 - 135. doi:10.1016/j.jembe.2004.02.002. Ler mais acerca de The maximum nitrate reductase activity of the seagrass Zostera noltii (Hornem.) varies along its vertical distribution Google Scholar DOI

Other Publications

Marbà N, Duarte C, Alexandre A, Cabaço S (2004) How do seagrasses grow and spread? In: European Seagrasses: an introduction to ecology, monitoring and management, (eds) J. Borum, CM Duarte, D Krause-Jensen, T Greve, EU Project Monitoring and Managing of European Seagrass Beds (M&MS), EVK3-CT-2000-00044, http://www.seagrasses.org: 11-18

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