A simple agar plate method, using micro-algae, for herbicide bio-assay or detection.
A simple, inexpensive method is described for the bio-assay of herbicides using micro-algae growing on agar plates. A result is obtainable in 2 days and the method is suitable for biodetection of herbicide residues, or toxicity studies on soil or aquatic pollutants.
D000336:Aerosols; D000362:Agar; D001681:Biological Assay / Q000379:methods; D002708:Chlorella / Q000187:drug effects*; D003470:Culture Media; D004058:Diffusion; D006540:Herbicides / Q000032:analysis* / Q000494:pharmacology
D000336:Aerosols; D003470:Culture Media; D006540:Herbicides; D000362:Agar