TABLE 3.
Other marine sources of DMSP
| Source | DMSP concn (mM) | Reference(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Spartina alterniflora | 20-70a | Dacey et al. (29) |
| Copepod fecal pellets | 0.17b | Tang (115) |
| 33c | Kwint et al. (77) | |
| Microbial matd | 0.85 | Jonkers et al. (53) |
| Sea water (soluble DMSP)e | 5-290 | Turner et al. (119) |
| Belviso et al. (15) |
a
Based on the assumption that wet weight was all due to cell cytoplasmic water.
b
Acartia tonsa pellets after 24 h.
c
Eurytemora affinis, fresh pellets.
d
Primarily surface diatoms. The value is based on mat volume.
e
From North Atlantic and Mediterranean surface waters. Values are micromolar.