Effects of seawater exchange, pH and carbon supply on the growth of Gracilaria tikvahiae (Rhodophyceae) in large-scale cultures

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HBOI Faculty Contributions
Contributors
DeBusk, T. A.
Ryther, John H.
Publisher
Walter de Gruyter, Inc.
Date Issued
1984
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Gracilaria tikvahiae McLachlan was cultured outdoors in 600 liter aerated tanks in order to determine the effects of seawater exchange and pH on seaweed yields. Under batch (noflow) conditions, seawater pH increased to 9.5 and Gracilaria yields were low (ca 4.4g dry wt m -2 day-1).Seaweed yields increased five-fold when pH control and supplemental carbon (C0 2 or NaHC03and HCl) were provided.However, Gracilaria held at pH 8.0 without CO 2 or NaHC03additions grew poorly because of total inorganic carbon(TIC) depletion from the water.

Language
English
Type
Text
Genre
article
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pdf
Extent
27 p.
Subject (Topical)
Gracilaria
Algae culture
Seawater
Hydrogen-ion concentration
Carbon
Identifier
FA00007019
Additional Information
Gracilaria tikvahiae McLachlan was cultured outdoors in 600 liter aerated tanks in order to determine the effects of seawater exchange and pH on seaweed yields. Under batch (noflow) conditions, seawater pH increased to 9.5 and Gracilaria yields were low (ca 4.4g dry wt m -2 day-1).Seaweed yields increased five-fold when pH control and supplemental carbon (C0 2 or NaHC03and HCl) were provided.However, Gracilaria held at pH 8.0 without CO 2 or NaHC03additions grew poorly because of total inorganic carbon(TIC) depletion from the water.
Florida Atlantic University. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute contribution 408
This manuscript is available at http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/botm and may be cited as: DeBusk, T. A. & Ryther, J. H. (1984). Effects of seawater exchange, pH and carbon supply on the growth of Gracilaria tikvahiae (Rhodophyceae) in large-scale cultures. Botanica Marina, 27(8), 357-362. doi:10.1515/botm.1984.27.8.357
Date Backup
1984
Date Text
1984
DOI
10.1515/botm.1984.27.8.357
Date Issued (EDTF)
1984
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FA00007019
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Attributed name: Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
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DeBusk, T. A.
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pdf
27 p.
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http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00007019
Title Plain
Effects of seawater exchange, pH and carbon supply on the growth of Gracilaria tikvahiae (Rhodophyceae) in large-scale cultures
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/botm.1984.27.8.357
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1984
Walter de Gruyter, Inc.

Berlin

Place

Berlin
Title
Effects of seawater exchange, pH and carbon supply on the growth of Gracilaria tikvahiae (Rhodophyceae) in large-scale cultures
Other Title Info

Effects of seawater exchange, pH and carbon supply on the growth of Gracilaria tikvahiae (Rhodophyceae) in large-scale cultures