ISSN:
1608-3407
Keywords:
viability
;
microalgae
;
dyes
;
fluorochromes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We compared various rapid methods for the evaluation of cell viability of 30 algal strains from 15 genera using dyes for both light and fluorescence microscopy. Algal strains demonstrated considerable staining specificity. Staining with fluorescein diacetate helps distinguish between living and dead cells and also predicts the physiological state of the unicellular alga.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1026619514661