Standard Practices for Measurement of Chlorophyll Content of Algae in Surface Waters

Importancia y uso:

5.1 Data on the chlorophyll content of the algae have the following applications:

5.1.1 To provide estimates of algal biomass and productivity.

5.1.2 To provide general information on the taxonomic composition (major groups) of the algae, based on the relative amounts of chlorophyll a, b, and c, and the physiological condition of algal communities, which is related to the relative abundance of pheopigments.

5.1.3 To determine long-term trends in water quality.

5.1.4 To determine the trophic status of surface waters.

5.1.5 To detect adverse effects of pollutants on plankton and periphyton in receiving waters.

5.1.6 To determine maximum growth rates and yields in algal growth potential tests.

Subcomité:

D19.24

Referida por:

E0645-18, E1218-21

Volúmen:

11.02

Número ICS:

13.060.10 (Water of natural resources)

Palabras clave:

algae surface water; chlorophyll; pheophytin ;