An Algal Assay Technique for Aquatic Toxicants

Wang, Wuncheng

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Title

An Algal Assay Technique for Aquatic Toxicants

Author(s)

Wang, Wuncheng

Issue Date

1982

Keyword(s)

• Algae
• algal assay
• algal toxicity
• methodology
• oxygen production
• zinc

Abstract

A technique was developed for algal toxicity assays. Algal communities obtained from several sewage treatment plants and surface waters were the test specimens. The toxicant used was zinc acetate The techniques that were developed are relatively simple, rapid, and precise. Algal responses to toxicants were measured by changes in oxygen production, and two types of responses were observed. The variations in response are caused primarily by the degree of prior acclimation of the algae to the toxicant.

Publisher

Illinois State Water Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

Report of Investigation (Illinois State Water Survey) RI-101

Type of Resource

text

Language

en

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