Current advances in seagrass research: A review from Viet Nam

Nguyen, Xuan-Vy; Phan, Thi Thuy Hang; Cao, Van-Luong; Nhat, Nhu-Thuy Nguyen; Nguyen, Trung-Hieu; Nguyen, Xuan-Thuy; Lau, Va-Khin; Hoang, Cong-Tin; Nguyen-Thi, My-Ngan; Nguyen, Hung Manh; Dao, Viet-Ha; Teichberg, Mirta; Papenbrock, Jutta

doi:10.3389/fpls.2022.991865

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“…Assembly processes are influenced by various environmental factors, with community turnover cycles limiting exploration. Microorganisms, which are often the most abundant group within systems, play a crucial role in material and energy cycling ( Tarquinio et al., 2019 ; Lemay et al., 2021 ; Nguyen et al., 2022 ). Due to their short life cycles, rapid community turnover, and sensitivity to the environment, they are excellent subjects for investigating community assemblage ( Vogel et al., 2021a , Vogel et al., 2021b ).…”

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Taxonomic and functional β-diversity patterns reveal stochastic assembly rules in microbial communities of seagrass beds

Niu,

Ren,

et al. 2024

Front. Plant Sci.

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Microorganisms are important members of seagrass bed ecosystems and play a crucial role in maintaining the health of seagrasses and the ecological functions of the ecosystem. In this study, we systematically quantified the assembly processes of microbial communities in fragmented seagrass beds and examined their correlation with environmental factors. Concurrently, we explored the relative contributions of species replacement and richness differences to the taxonomic and functional β-diversity of microbial communities, investigated the potential interrelation between these components, and assessed the explanatory power of environmental factors. The results suggest that stochastic processes dominate community assembly. Taxonomic β-diversity differences are governed by species replacement, while for functional β-diversity, the contribution of richness differences slightly outweighs that of replacement processes. A weak but significant correlation (p < 0.05) exists between the two components of β-diversity in taxonomy and functionality, with almost no observed significant correlation with environmental factors. This implies significant differences in taxonomy, but functional convergence and redundancy within microbial communities. Environmental factors are insufficient to explain the β-diversity differences. In conclusion, the assembly of microbial communities in fragmented seagrass beds is governed by stochastic processes. The patterns of taxonomic and functional β-diversity provide new insights and evidence for a better understanding of these stochastic assembly rules. This has important implications for the conservation and management of fragmented seagrass beds.

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Taxonomic and functional β-diversity patterns reveal stochastic assembly rules in microbial communities of seagrass beds

Niu,

Ren,

et al. 2024

Front. Plant Sci.

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“…These ecosystems span a total area of 135,000 to 150,000 km 2 , distributed throughout 118 nations in Southeast Asia, South America, Africa, and the Caribbean (Adame et al, 2021). Seagrasses, which consist of submerged flowering plants, are predominantly found in Southeast Asia, covering an area of approximately 320,000 km 2 (Nguyen et al, 2022). The assessment of seaweed coverage presents challenges due to its dependence on the agriculture industry.…”

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A review of tropical blue carbon ecosystems for climate change mitigation

Raihan

2023

JESCAE

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Tropical blue carbon ecosystems encompass several components such as mangroves, seaweed, and seagrass, which play a crucial role in delivering a diverse array of services including regulation, provisioning, cultural, and support functions to a significant human population. The preservation and rehabilitation of tropical marine ecosystems hold significant importance for society due to the adverse consequences associated with their degradation, which include the impairment of crucial services such as coastal protection and the provision of seafood resources. Nonetheless, a significant knowledge deficit persists about the comprehensive capabilities of blue carbon ecosystems in terms of mitigating climate change and delivering socio-economic advantages. Hence, the primary objective of this study is to critically examine the economic significance of ecosystem services rendered by blue carbon habitats, along with the associated obstacles, governance mechanisms, and conservation approaches employed to address climate change mitigation through these ecosystems. The integration of blue carbon ecosystems conservation, protection, and restoration should be prioritized within mitigation and carbon stock conservation plans across local, national, and global scales. This article reviews various forms of governance, such as market-based instruments, public investment, partnership initiatives, and community-based management, that have the potential for future implementation. In a broader context, safeguarding tropical marine habitats is an ecological necessity that warrants recognition as a potential avenue for generating more cash and alleviating national debts across various countries. This review paper presents a comprehensive overview of the existing knowledge regarding severely degraded tropical blue carbon ecosystems, with the aim of offering a structured framework that can be utilized by stakeholders to facilitate their efforts in restoring these ecosystems.

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