Book chapter
Standard methods for measuring growth of algae and their composition
Algae for Biofuels and Energy, pp.265-284
Springer
2013
Abstract
The purpose of this chapter is to present a summary of techniques for measuring growth and analysing chemical composition of microalgae. There are perhaps as many methods and modifications to these methods as there are active phycologists today. Investigators generally employ their own particular adapted methodology. Here, we have attempted to include in this chapter those methods generally employed by several investigators, as well as having general applicability to different laboratories. Among the major methods discussed here are: cell counting, measuring growth techniques and biochemical compositions (lipid, carbohydrates and protein). The audience for whom this chapter is intended is diverse and includes junior to experienced phycologist and/or non-phycologists.
Details
- Title
- Standard methods for measuring growth of algae and their composition
- Authors/Creators
- N.R. Moheimani (Author/Creator)M.A. Borowitzka (Author/Creator)A. Isdepsky (Author/Creator)S. Fon Sing (Author/Creator)
- Contributors
- M.A. Borowitzka (Editor)N.R. Moheimani (Editor)
- Publication Details
- Algae for Biofuels and Energy, pp.265-284
- Publisher
- Springer; Dordrecht
- Identifiers
- 991005541609607891
- Copyright
- © Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 2013
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology; Centre for Water, Energy and Waste
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
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