Development of Macrocystis pyrifera from spores and gametes on artificial substrate: Algal production in a surface culture Desarrollo de Macrocystis pyrifera en sustrato artificial a partir de esporas y gametos: Producción algal en cultivo de superficie

This study proposes establishing a methodology for generating algal biomass from spores and gametes of Macrocystis pyrifera (Phaeophyta, Laminariales) on nylon ropes that are 100 m long and 3 mm in diameter, installed on the sea surface. The algae are initially farmed in tanks with seawater of 11°-1...

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Main Authors: Paula Celis Plá, Krisler Alveal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Escuela de Ciencias del Mar, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso 2012-07-01
Series:Latin American Journal of Aquatic Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0718-560X2012000200005