It was chosen as the first eukaryotic marine phytoplankton for whole genome sequencing.
Her research has focused on the ecology of marine phytoplankton.
Acrylate has been suggested to be used by marine phytoplankton as a poisonous defense against predators such as protozoa.
Flowering plants and marine phytoplankton are still the dominant producers of organic matter.
There are about 5,000 known species of marine phytoplankton.
A 2010 study published in Nature reported that marine phytoplankton have declined substantially in the world's oceans over the past century.
Of the 5000+ species of marine phytoplankton that exist worldwide, about 2% are known to be harmful or toxic.
The relationship between photosynthesis and light for natural assemblages of coastal marine phytoplankton.
Also we are unsure what environment is needed for the marine phytoplankton to grow healthily.
The marine food chain is based on photosynthesis by marine phytoplankton which combine carbon with inorganic nutrients to produce organic matter.