Evaluation of nutrient limitation in aquatic ecosystems with nitrogen fixing bacteria.
J Environ Sci (China)
; 18(3): 537-42, 2006.
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| ID: mdl-17294653
ABSTRACT
There has always been a great need for simple and accurate bioassays for evaluating nutrient limitation in aquatic ecosystems. Whereas organic carbon is usually considered to be the limiting nutrient for microbial growth in many aquatic ecosystems, there are, however, many water sources that are limited by phosphorus or nitrogen. A method named "nitrogen fixing bacterial growth potential" (NFBGP) test, which is based on pre-culturing of autochthonous (target) microorganisms was described. The method was applied to evaluate phosphorus or nitrogen nutrient limitation in lake and sewage water samples using an isolate of the nitrogen fixing bacterium, Azorhizobium sp. WS6. The results corresponded well to those from the traditional algal growth potential (AGP) test and the bacterial regrowth potential (BRP) test, suggesting that the NFBGP test is a useful supplementary method for evaluating the limiting nutrient, especially phosphorus, in an aquatic environment.
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Fósforo
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Monitoramento Ambiental
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Ecossistema
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Azorhizobium
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Água Doce
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Nitrogênio
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En
Ano de publicação:
2006
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