INDEX

Introduction

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Culture transfer protocol

Making media

    Including:

Glassware preparation

Autoclaving

Seawater source / treatment

Notes for aquaculturists

Major nutrient characteristics

Media recipes

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Biomass estimation

    Cell counts:

          -Haemacytometer

          -Sedgewick Rafter Slide

           -UtermÖhl settling chamber

    Chlorophyll; extractive

    Microalgal growth phases

    Growth rate calculations

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Microalgal Isolations

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Light : units and measurement

Using the Biospherical QSL-100 Quantum Light Meter

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Microscopy fixatives and stains

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Cryopreservation

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Diatom preparation for LM & TEM

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