Sonya Dyhrman is an earth and environmental sciences professor[1] who studies the physiology of phytoplankton and their role within marine ecosystems. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.[2]
Dyhrman uses molecular tools to examine phytoplankton in marine systems, with a focus on their ecosystem structure and biogeochemical impact. Her Ph.D. research examined the role of phosphate stress on phytoplankton[3] where she identified proteins found in dinoflagellates grown under phosphate-limited conditions[6] and then applied this tool to assess phosphate-stress conditions in the field.[7] She has examined variability in how phytoplankton consume and produce different forms of phosphorus including dissolved organic phosphorus,[8]polyphosphate,[9] and
phosphonates.[10] Dyhrman has also looked at cell-specific phosphorus stress using
Trichodesmium as a model cyanobacteria,[11] and specifically examined how use Trichodesmium use phosphonate in the ocean.[12][13] A portion of her research interests include investigations into diatoms,[14][15][16] cyanobacteria,[17] and harmful algal organisms.[18][19]
Sonya Dyhrman is an earth and environmental sciences professor[1] who studies the physiology of phytoplankton and their role within marine ecosystems. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology.[2]
Dyhrman uses molecular tools to examine phytoplankton in marine systems, with a focus on their ecosystem structure and biogeochemical impact. Her Ph.D. research examined the role of phosphate stress on phytoplankton[3] where she identified proteins found in dinoflagellates grown under phosphate-limited conditions[6] and then applied this tool to assess phosphate-stress conditions in the field.[7] She has examined variability in how phytoplankton consume and produce different forms of phosphorus including dissolved organic phosphorus,[8]polyphosphate,[9] and
phosphonates.[10] Dyhrman has also looked at cell-specific phosphorus stress using
Trichodesmium as a model cyanobacteria,[11] and specifically examined how use Trichodesmium use phosphonate in the ocean.[12][13] A portion of her research interests include investigations into diatoms,[14][15][16] cyanobacteria,[17] and harmful algal organisms.[18][19]