to determine the biological availability of trace metals (Fe, Zn,
Co) through measurements of speciation, complexation and
dissociation/association kinetics, with the purpose of developing a model
on trace metal mass transport.
to develop, calibrate, and apply molecular and physiological
diagnostics with which to characterise the nutritional status of model
phytoplankton species and to detect trace metal and CO2 limitation.
to investigate synergistic effects of trace metal and carbon
dioxide limitation and physiological responses to trace metal
substitution.
