Impact of Viral Infection on Absorption and Scattering Properties of Marine Bacteria and Phytoplankton
Abstract
The long range goal of our research is to document the role of viruses in light scattering in the sea. The current DEPSCoR project is a joint venture between the University of New England and its affiliate, Bigelow Laboratory. The objectives of this work are to: 1) define the typical time scale for the shift in inherent optical properties (a, b, c, and bb) associated with viral infection of marine bacteria and phytoplankton (as compared to non infected control populations), 2) define the maximum possible rates of shift in inherent optical properties (a, b, c, and bb) under conditions of high virus multiplicity of infection, and 3) define the concurrent changes in 0.03- 100 m size spectra associated with viral infection of marine bacteria and phytoplankton.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA630361
Entities
People
- James Novotny
- James Vaughn
- William M. Balch
Organizations
- University of New England