Growth characteristics of some nannoplankters

Abstract

In this account the growth characteristics or growth kinetics of ten species of nannoplankters, mostly phytoflagellates were presented. The growth constant and mean generation tjme under controlled conditions of temperature and light showed variations in different species. It is believed that the growth constant and generation time will depend upon the environmental conditions of the algal cells and the Class and genus of the algae. The growth kinetics of other micro-algae studied elsewhere also is briefly discussed.