ISSN:
1573-5117
Keywords:
Algal Assays
;
Chlorophyll Concentrations
;
Small Impoundments
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Seven small artificial lakes in West Virginia were sampled in the spring and fall. Water taken during these isothermal periods was used for the EPA Algal Assay with Selenastrum capricornutum as the test alga. In all cases the limiting nutrient was phosphorus. However in every case the water was fertile enough for the alga to grow well without the addition of nutrients. Each lake was sampled several times during the summer and nutrient analysis and chlorophyll concentrations indicated that each lake is probably eutrophic. These conclusions were borne out by the algal assays. The assays also indicated that there were probably no toxic elements in any of the seven lakes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00005825
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