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The Algal Growth Potential Test has been an accepted standard test for measuring the bioavailability of nutrients in water bodies. A shortened seven day test has been developed, tested, and shown to have a strong correlation relationship with algal tests grown to maximum dry weight yields. The new test will save time in processing the samples and processing of test data.
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Schultz, D.A., Raschke, R.L. & Jones, R. A shortened algal growth potential test. Environ Monit Assess 32, 201–205 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00546276
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