ISSN:
1432-0789
Keywords:
Blue-green algae (BGA)
;
Phosphorus fertilization
;
Inoculum production
;
Nitrogen yield
;
Cyanobacteria
;
Aulosira spp.
;
Aphanothece spp.
;
Gloeotrichia spp.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Geosciences
,
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Field experiments were conducted to assess the effects of the application of P on growth and N yield of inoculated and indigenous blue-green algae (BGA). Addition of 17.4 kg P ha−1 in split applications led to the highest BGA biomass and N yield, 162 kg dry weight ha−1 and 6 kg N ha−1 per 15 days, respectively. When inoculum of Aulosira spp., Aphanothece spp., Gloeotrichia spp. were compared separately, Gloeotrichia spp. grew faster but Aulosira spp. fixed more N. The growth rate and N yield of Aulosira spp. decreased with high P applications, although growth continued until the application of 34.8 kg P ha−1. The effects of P on inoculum production by local species compared with those collected from other states showed the superiority of the local culture. Applications of P also enhanced the growth and N yield of indigenous BGA, with Wollea spp. showing the best results.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00262143
