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Effects of depth-cycling on nutrient uptake and biomass production in the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera
Navarrete, I.A. et al., Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews Fisheries & Aquaculture
This study tested the effects of depth-cycling on the growth, morphology, and chemical composition of the giant kelp Macrocystis pyrifera, a target species for renewable biomass production. Giant kelp grown under depth-cycling conditions had an average growth rate of 5% per day and produced four times more biomass (wet weight) than individuals grown in a kelp bed without depth-cycling.
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