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Requirement for the growth and maintenance of Alphanizomenon flos-aquae in culture

Creator:

O'Flaherty, Larrance Michael

Abstract:

Aphanizomenon flos-aquae from Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon was introduced into culture in a precipitate -free medium developed by modification of McLachlan's ASM medium. This medium ASMT No. 8 contained no organic substances other than ethylendiaminetetraacetate (EDTA) and Trishydroxymethylamino methane (Tris), and was developed by modifying the concentrations of certain elements,...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Mineral requirements for the growth of Anabaena spiroides in vitro

Creator:

Volk, Sherry Louise

Abstract:

The major nutrient requirements of the blue-green alga Anabaena spiroides Klebahn were investigated. It was hoped that the results would allow the development of a balanced culture medium in which the alga would exhibit rapid growth and retain typical morphological characteristics. The alga was isolated from Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon,...

Resource Type:

Dissertation