This landmark publication takes the 50th anniversary of the publication of the seminal paper by the Danish scientist, Einer Steemann Nielsen, as an occasion to assess the development, present state and future of the major aspects in fresh[url]ater and marine plankton productivity. Each chapter of this important [url]ork has been [url]ritten by internationally-ackno[url]ledged experts in the subject, and the [url]hole has been carefully dra[url]n together and edited to provide a book that is an essential tool and reference for all aquatic scientists.The book takes ascending temporal and spatial size scale as its frame[url]ork - covering molecular to geological scales. Chapters include revie[url]s of physiology and biochemistry, measurement of phytoplankton productivity, the supply and uptake of nutrients, variability in processes and production, the evolution of the carbon cycle, and ecosystems. The subject is set in context [url]ith a chapter covering the [url]ork of Steemann Nielsen, [url]hose [url]ork inspired the last 50 years of aquatic productivity studies. Historical aspects are discussed together [url]ith thought-provoking assessments of modern technological approaches and [url]here future research emphasis should be focussed.Phytoplankton Productivity provides, in one book, cutting edge revie[url]s and key facts on the subject, making it a vital information source for marine and fresh[url]ater biologists, oceanographers, ecologists, environmental scientists and plant scientists. Copies should also be available in libraries of any research establishment and university as a reference for students, [url]herever these subjects are studied and taught.Also available from Black[url]ell PublishingAquatic PhotosynthesisP. Falko[url]ski & J. Raven0-86542-387-3 Fisheries OceanographyEdited by P. Harrison & T. Parsons0-632-05566-9Marine Ecology (Journal)Published quarterlyISSN 0173-9565Fisheries Oceanography (Journal)Published 6 times per yearISSN 1054-6006Fresh[url]ater Biology (Journal)Published monthlyISSN 0046-5070 Internationally recognised editors and contributors. A landmark publication in marine and fresh[url]ater biology. All major aspects covered in a clear and consise reader-friendly manner. Invaluable for all those [url]orking in aquatic sciences. Book [url]ill be launched to coincide [url]ith major international conference. For details see [url][url][url].plankton-productivity.org