Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India

Growth kinetics and photosynthetic characteristics of a Chrysophycean and a Haptophycean Flagellate.

Volume 24 Issue 1&2

Ammini Joseph and P. V. Ramachandran Nair

Abstract

The growth kinetics of two nanoplankton flagellates newly isolated from the Cochin area have been described. The parameters measured are the rate of cell doubling, chlorophyll and carotenoids, C¹⁴ uptake and oxygen exchange. The typical growth curve of the species extends through the exponential growth phase (2^nd to 4^th day of inoculation), then gradually declines and continues to be stationary for two weeks before decline sets in.

Date : 30-12-1982