Estimation of Algal Succession in Lake Water Using HPLC Analysis of Pigments
- 1 June 1993
- journal article
- Published by Canadian Science Publishing in Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- Vol. 50 (6) , 1142-1146
- https://doi.org/10.1139/f93-130
Abstract
Seasonal variation in algal biomass in lake water was estimated using HPLC analysis of pigments. Carotenoids/chlorophyll a ratios were determined for cultures of Anabena, Microcystis, green algae, diatoms, and Cryptomonas. The contributions of various algal taxa to the total chlorophyll a content of lake water were calculated using the average carotenoid/chlorophyll a ratios of fingerprint pigments. The pigment analysis reflected the observed trend in the numbers of algae in lake water and proved to be a useful supplementary approach to evaluate algal biomass.Keywords
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