Germlings harvester (GEHA) combined with metabarcoding analysis discovered numerous plankton species (of particular interests) from in situ sediment germination
This study provides direct evidence for the presence of resting-stage cells in the field and the potential of in situ germination, particularly offering definitive field evidence that resting stage cells of HAB species can germinate in situ. It also provides a valuable field reference and validation for the study about the life history of related species.