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Pilot program to determine the effect of selected nutrients (dissolved organics, phosphorus, and nitrogen) on nuisance algal growth in American Falls Reservoir. Research technical completion report, project A-039-IDA Item Info

Accelerated eutrophication ha s become a problem of major dimension in Idaho and other parts of the United States during the past two decades. Associated with an accelerated rate, eutrophication has come an increased emphasis on understanding those factors which contribute to increased productivity in aquatic habitats. A very important part of this emphasis has involved numerous attempts to elucidate the specific nutrient requirements of a variety of algal forms. These studies have involved, for the most part, one of two general approaches. First, a large number of laboratory investigations have been conducted for the purpose of determining specific nutrient requirements of a particular algal species with the determination based upon maintaining that species under strictly controlled laboratory conditions. Secondly, investigation has involved field studies with the objective being to determine changes in ambient concentrations of a variety of growth promoting substances in relation t o changes in algal populations especially during the summer months. In addition there have been other studies more limited in number in which a combination of these two broad types of investigation have been attempted. This project which is an example of the combined approach was undertaken in the attempt to ascertain the relative contribution or stimulatory effect of selected nutrients which might promote the growth of indigenous algal species in American Falls Reservoir.

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Title:
Pilot program to determine the effect of selected nutrients (dissolved organics, phosphorus, and nitrogen) on nuisance algal growth in American Falls Reservoir. Research technical completion report, project A-039-IDA
Authors:
Rose, F. L.; Minshall, G. W.
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1972-06
Description:
Accelerated eutrophication ha s become a problem of major dimension in Idaho and other parts of the United States during the past two decades. Associated with an accelerated rate, eutrophication has come an increased emphasis on understanding those factors which contribute to increased productivity in aquatic habitats. A very important part of this emphasis has involved numerous attempts to elucidate the specific nutrient requirements of a variety of algal forms. These studies have involved, for the most part, one of two general approaches. First, a large number of laboratory investigations have been conducted for the purpose of determining specific nutrient requirements of a particular algal species with the determination based upon maintaining that species under strictly controlled laboratory conditions. Secondly, investigation has involved field studies with the objective being to determine changes in ambient concentrations of a variety of growth promoting substances in relation t o changes in algal populations especially during the summer months. In addition there have been other studies more limited in number in which a combination of these two broad types of investigation have been attempted. This project which is an example of the combined approach was undertaken in the attempt to ascertain the relative contribution or stimulatory effect of selected nutrients which might promote the growth of indigenous algal species in American Falls Reservoir.
Subjects:
eutrophication nuisance algae nitrogen phosphorous
Location:
American Falls Reservoir; Snake River
Latitude:
42.98
Longitude:
-112.7
Series:
Water for Idaho
IWRRI number:
197220
Rights:
In copyright, educational use permitted. Educational use includes non-commercial reproduction of text and images in materials for teaching and research purposes. For other contexts beyond fair use, including digital reproduction, please contact the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives Department at libspec@uidaho.edu. The University of Idaho Library is not liable for any violations of the law by users.
Publisher:
University of Idaho
Contributing Institution:
University of Idaho
Type:
Text
Format:
application/pdf
Cataloger:
wbv
Date Digitized:
2012

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