Growth optimized algal cultures for hazard assessment

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dc.contributor.advisorWard, C. H.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberBedient, Philip B.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberTomson, Mason B.
dc.creatorKlaine, Stephen James
dc.date.accessioned2018-12-18T21:24:40Z
dc.date.available2018-12-18T21:24:40Z
dc.date.issued1981
dc.description.abstractStatic and dynamic cultures of Selenastrum capricornutum Printz were optimized and compared for evaluation of toxic chemicals. Pigment analysis, nucleic acid and protein concentrations, and productivity measurements indicated that once growth was optimized, the alga was physiologically similar in both systems. The toxicity of phenol and g-naphthol to S. capricornutum was tested using both static and dynamic systems and results did not differ significantly. Toxicant concentrations were monitored with time throughout the toxicity bioassays. Results demonstrate that growth optimized static algal cultures can be used for hazard assessment without loss of sensitivity.
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dc.format.extent74 pp
dc.identifier.callnoThesis Env. Sci. 1981 Klaine
dc.identifier.citationKlaine, Stephen James. "Growth optimized algal cultures for hazard assessment." (1981) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104517">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/104517</a>.
dc.identifier.digitalRICE2152
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/104517
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titleGrowth optimized algal cultures for hazard assessment
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentEnvironmental Science
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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