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Contribution of Photosynthesis-Driven Oxic Methane Production to the Methane Cycling of a Tropical River Network
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3246-8930
Oxygenated surface layers of aquatic systems are ubiquitously oversaturated with methane (CH4). A growing number of studies suggest that CH4 oversaturation in surface waters can be sustained, at least partly, by methanogenesis occurring under oxic conditions. Although we are gaining a better understanding of the extent and drivers of oxic CH4 production (OMP) in oceanic and lake environments, the existence and variability of OMP in rivers and streams remain unknown. Here, we present experimental evidence for the occurrence and a large variability of OMP rates in a tropical river network. The positive correlation between chlorophyll a concentration and OMP rates and reduction of OMP during the experimental inhibition of photosynthesis establishes a clear link between OMP and photosynthesis. At the same time, a general decrease of the OMP rates with increasing total phosphorus (TP) concentration and the correlation between stable carbon isotopic (δ13C–CH4) values of the OMP-derived CH4 and TP suggest the likely involvement of P-availability as well in regulating the OMP rates. While our estimation suggested a minor contribution of the OMP in the CH4 cycling of the studied tropical system, we show that the OMP in the fluvial environment may be highly sensitive to the current and future changes in algal and nutrient dynamics.
Oxic methane production (OMP) in rivers has received less attention. This study demonstrates the existence of photosynthesis-driven OMP rates, explores its drivers, and assesses its contribution to methane cycling of a river network.
Contribution of Photosynthesis-Driven Oxic Methane Production to the Methane Cycling of a Tropical River Network
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3246-8930
Oxygenated surface layers of aquatic systems are ubiquitously oversaturated with methane (CH4). A growing number of studies suggest that CH4 oversaturation in surface waters can be sustained, at least partly, by methanogenesis occurring under oxic conditions. Although we are gaining a better understanding of the extent and drivers of oxic CH4 production (OMP) in oceanic and lake environments, the existence and variability of OMP in rivers and streams remain unknown. Here, we present experimental evidence for the occurrence and a large variability of OMP rates in a tropical river network. The positive correlation between chlorophyll a concentration and OMP rates and reduction of OMP during the experimental inhibition of photosynthesis establishes a clear link between OMP and photosynthesis. At the same time, a general decrease of the OMP rates with increasing total phosphorus (TP) concentration and the correlation between stable carbon isotopic (δ13C–CH4) values of the OMP-derived CH4 and TP suggest the likely involvement of P-availability as well in regulating the OMP rates. While our estimation suggested a minor contribution of the OMP in the CH4 cycling of the studied tropical system, we show that the OMP in the fluvial environment may be highly sensitive to the current and future changes in algal and nutrient dynamics.
Oxic methane production (OMP) in rivers has received less attention. This study demonstrates the existence of photosynthesis-driven OMP rates, explores its drivers, and assesses its contribution to methane cycling of a river network.
Contribution of Photosynthesis-Driven Oxic Methane Production to the Methane Cycling of a Tropical River Network
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3246-8930
Oxygenated surface layers of aquatic systems are ubiquitously oversaturated with methane (CH4). A growing number of studies suggest that CH4 oversaturation in surface waters can be sustained, at least partly, by methanogenesis occurring under oxic conditions. Although we are gaining a better understanding of the extent and drivers of oxic CH4 production (OMP) in oceanic and lake environments, the existence and variability of OMP in rivers and streams remain unknown. Here, we present experimental evidence for the occurrence and a large variability of OMP rates in a tropical river network. The positive correlation between chlorophyll a concentration and OMP rates and reduction of OMP during the experimental inhibition of photosynthesis establishes a clear link between OMP and photosynthesis. At the same time, a general decrease of the OMP rates with increasing total phosphorus (TP) concentration and the correlation between stable carbon isotopic (δ13C–CH4) values of the OMP-derived CH4 and TP suggest the likely involvement of P-availability as well in regulating the OMP rates. While our estimation suggested a minor contribution of the OMP in the CH4 cycling of the studied tropical system, we show that the OMP in the fluvial environment may be highly sensitive to the current and future changes in algal and nutrient dynamics.
Oxic methane production (OMP) in rivers has received less attention. This study demonstrates the existence of photosynthesis-driven OMP rates, explores its drivers, and assesses its contribution to methane cycling of a river network.
Contribution of Photosynthesis-Driven Oxic Methane Production to the Methane Cycling of a Tropical River Network
Patel, Latika (author) / Singh, Rashmi (author) / Thottathil, Shoji D. (author)
ACS ES&T Water ; 4 ; 2836-2847
2024-07-12
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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