Suitability of the agarophyteSuhria vittata(L.) J. Ag. (Rhodophyta: Gelidiaceae) for mariculture: geographical distribution, reproductive phenology and growth of sporelings in culture in relation to light and temperature
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- 1 June 1985
- journal article
- Published by National Inquiry Services Center (NISC) in South African Journal of Marine Science
- Vol. 3 (1) , 169-178
- https://doi.org/10.2989/025776185784461243
Abstract
The geographical distribution, reproductive phenology and growth in culture of the subtidal red algal agarophyte Suhria vittata are described. Cystocarpic, male and bisporic thalli are present in nature throughout the year and show no strong seasonality. In the ranges of temperature and irradiance tested, development was best between 15 and 20°C and at or above 40 μE·m−2·−1. Sporophytes outgrew gametophytes by about 25 per cent after 14 days. These responses are discussed in relation to temperature and light recorded in the sea.Keywords
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