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In Situ Measurement and Correlation of Cell Density and Light Emission of Bioluminescent Bacteria
Published on: June 28, 2018
The photobioluminometer, an instrument for the study of ecological factors affecting photosynthesis
Y T Tchan1, A C Chiou, P B New
1Department of Microbiology, University of Sydney, 2006, New South Wales, Australia.
Abstract:
An instrument for measurement of bioluminescence and photosynthesis is described. It may be used to detect chemicals toxic to luminous bacteria or to measure photosynthetic oxygen production of algae in mixed culture with bacteria. The latter technique has been used to study the effect on algal photosynthesis of environmental factors such as light quality, temperature, and salinity, and to study the factors affecting chlorophyll synthesis. The technique is ideal for rapid detection of photosynthesis-inhibiting herbicides and other toxic substances in water.
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