Invasive macroalgae exert stronger effects than elevated CO₂ on seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) seedling performance and associated microbiomes

2026/07/16 by Iris E. Hendriks, Julia Máñez-Crespo, Clea N. van de Ven +12
Earth and Planetary Sciences · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Engineering · #Marine and coastal plant biology #Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques #Marine Biology and Environmental Chemistry

paper · doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2026.120063

Abstract

conditions may not offset invasion-driven stress at the recruitment stage, highlighting the need for targeted management efforts to limit macroalgal proliferation and support seagrass meadow regeneration.

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