James S. Kuwabara, Ph.D. (Former Employee)
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Associations between benthic flora and diel changes in dissolved arsenic, phosphorus, and related physico-chemical parameters
Diel relationships between physical and chemical parameters and biomass were examined along a 57-km reach of Whitewood Creek, South Dakota, between 29 August and 2 September 1988. A time lag of ∼3-6 h for fluctuations in soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) concentrations (ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 μM at the downstream sites) relative to dissolved arsenic (ranging from 0.3 to 1.2 μM as arsenate (pentav
Authors
James S. Kuwabara
Effects of benthic flora on arsenic transport
Chemical and biological interactions involving arsenic (As) and phosphorus (P) appear to affect significantly As transport and distribution in Whitewood Creek, South Dakota. Data (first‐order uptake rate constants, standing crop, and accumulation factors) that can be used to predict As transport have been determined using algae collected in the creek along a transect from upstream of mine discharg
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James S. Kuwabara, Cecily C.Y. Chang, Sofie P. Pasilis
A study of metal ion adsorption at low suspended-solid concentrations
A procedure for conducting adsorption studies at low suspended solid concentrations in natural waters (<50 mg l−1) is described. Methodological complications previously associated with such experiments have been overcome. Adsorption of zinc ion onto synthetic colloidal titania (TiO2) was studied as a function of pH, supporting electrolyte (NaCl) concentration (0·1-0·002 m) and particle concentrati
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Cecily C.Y. Chang, J.A. Davis, James S. Kuwabara
Physio-chemical processes affecting copper, tin and zinc toxicity to algae: A review
This chapter focuses on the physic-chemical processes affecting copper, zinc, and tin toxicity to algae. Both Cu and Zn are essential algal micronutrients, cofactors in numerous biochemical processes. The availability of a nutrient or toxic substance can be significantly affected by precipitation. Methods for modeling the effects of adsorption–desorption reactions have been previously reviewed. Us
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James S. Kuwabara
Algal growth response to particle-bound orthophosphate and zinc
Effects of Zn (0-1 mu M total Zn(II)) and orthophosphate (8-12 mu M total P) additions on growth indices for the chlorophyte Selenastrum capricornutum were examined in a medium containing 50 mg liter-1 colloidal titania. Over the Zn(II) concentration range used, detrimental growth and yield effects were observed. Addition of P to a synthetic growth medium increased stationary phase cell density, b
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James S. Kuwabara, J.A. Davis, Cecily C.Y. Chang
Culturing Selenastrum capricornutum (Chlorophyta) in a synthetic algal nutrient medium with defined mineral particulates
Algal nutrient studies in chemically-defined media typically employ a synthetic chelator to prevent iron hydroxide precipitation. Micronutrient-particulate interactions may, however, significantly affect chemical speciation and hence biovailability of these nutrients in natural waters. A technique is described by which Selenastrum capricornutum Printz (Chlorophyta) may be cultured in a medium wher
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James S. Kuwabara, J.A. Davis, Cecily C.Y. Chang
Copper transport along a Sierra Nevada stream
No abstract available.
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James S. Kuwabara, H.V. Leland, Kenneth E. Bencala
Non-USGS Publications**
Takekawa, J.Y., Ackerman, J.T., Brand, L.A., Graham, T.R., Eagles-Smith, C.A., Herzog, M.P., Topping, B.R., Shellenbarger, G.G., Kuwabara, J.S., Mruz, E., Piotter, S.L., Athearn. N.D., 2015, Unintended consequences of management actions in salt pond restoration: cascading effects in trophic interactions: Plos One: 10: e0119345. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0119345
Topping, B.R., Kuwabara, J.S., Carter, J.L., Garrett, K.K., Mruz, E., Piotter, S., Takekawa, J.Y., 2016, Effects of salt pond restoration on benthic flux: sediment as a source of nutrients to the water column: Journal of Environmental Protection, v. 7, p. 1064-1071, DOI: 10.4236/jep.2016.77095, https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70174041.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Science and Products
Filter Total Items: 33
Associations between benthic flora and diel changes in dissolved arsenic, phosphorus, and related physico-chemical parameters
Diel relationships between physical and chemical parameters and biomass were examined along a 57-km reach of Whitewood Creek, South Dakota, between 29 August and 2 September 1988. A time lag of ∼3-6 h for fluctuations in soluble reactive phosphorus (SRP) concentrations (ranging from 0.1 to 0.5 μM at the downstream sites) relative to dissolved arsenic (ranging from 0.3 to 1.2 μM as arsenate (pentav
Authors
James S. Kuwabara
Effects of benthic flora on arsenic transport
Chemical and biological interactions involving arsenic (As) and phosphorus (P) appear to affect significantly As transport and distribution in Whitewood Creek, South Dakota. Data (first‐order uptake rate constants, standing crop, and accumulation factors) that can be used to predict As transport have been determined using algae collected in the creek along a transect from upstream of mine discharg
Authors
James S. Kuwabara, Cecily C.Y. Chang, Sofie P. Pasilis
A study of metal ion adsorption at low suspended-solid concentrations
A procedure for conducting adsorption studies at low suspended solid concentrations in natural waters (<50 mg l−1) is described. Methodological complications previously associated with such experiments have been overcome. Adsorption of zinc ion onto synthetic colloidal titania (TiO2) was studied as a function of pH, supporting electrolyte (NaCl) concentration (0·1-0·002 m) and particle concentrati
Authors
Cecily C.Y. Chang, J.A. Davis, James S. Kuwabara
Physio-chemical processes affecting copper, tin and zinc toxicity to algae: A review
This chapter focuses on the physic-chemical processes affecting copper, zinc, and tin toxicity to algae. Both Cu and Zn are essential algal micronutrients, cofactors in numerous biochemical processes. The availability of a nutrient or toxic substance can be significantly affected by precipitation. Methods for modeling the effects of adsorption–desorption reactions have been previously reviewed. Us
Authors
James S. Kuwabara
Algal growth response to particle-bound orthophosphate and zinc
Effects of Zn (0-1 mu M total Zn(II)) and orthophosphate (8-12 mu M total P) additions on growth indices for the chlorophyte Selenastrum capricornutum were examined in a medium containing 50 mg liter-1 colloidal titania. Over the Zn(II) concentration range used, detrimental growth and yield effects were observed. Addition of P to a synthetic growth medium increased stationary phase cell density, b
Authors
James S. Kuwabara, J.A. Davis, Cecily C.Y. Chang
Culturing Selenastrum capricornutum (Chlorophyta) in a synthetic algal nutrient medium with defined mineral particulates
Algal nutrient studies in chemically-defined media typically employ a synthetic chelator to prevent iron hydroxide precipitation. Micronutrient-particulate interactions may, however, significantly affect chemical speciation and hence biovailability of these nutrients in natural waters. A technique is described by which Selenastrum capricornutum Printz (Chlorophyta) may be cultured in a medium wher
Authors
James S. Kuwabara, J.A. Davis, Cecily C.Y. Chang
Copper transport along a Sierra Nevada stream
No abstract available.
Authors
James S. Kuwabara, H.V. Leland, Kenneth E. Bencala
Non-USGS Publications**
Takekawa, J.Y., Ackerman, J.T., Brand, L.A., Graham, T.R., Eagles-Smith, C.A., Herzog, M.P., Topping, B.R., Shellenbarger, G.G., Kuwabara, J.S., Mruz, E., Piotter, S.L., Athearn. N.D., 2015, Unintended consequences of management actions in salt pond restoration: cascading effects in trophic interactions: Plos One: 10: e0119345. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0119345
Topping, B.R., Kuwabara, J.S., Carter, J.L., Garrett, K.K., Mruz, E., Piotter, S., Takekawa, J.Y., 2016, Effects of salt pond restoration on benthic flux: sediment as a source of nutrients to the water column: Journal of Environmental Protection, v. 7, p. 1064-1071, DOI: 10.4236/jep.2016.77095, https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70174041.
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.