Physiological and molecular responses of the dinoflagellate Gymnodinium impudicum to phosphorus deficiency: Insights into dissolved organic phosphorus utilization strategies

Phosphorus (P) is crucial for phytoplankton growth, but it's often limited in some ocean areas. Studies show that dinoflagellates can adapt well, using dissolved organic phosphorus (DOP) when P is scarce. This study examines how the dinoflagellate Gymnodinium impudicum, commonly linked to coastal blooms, responds physiologically and molecularly to P deficiency, emphasizing its DOP utilization strategies.