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Chloride Effect on the Growth of Chlorella pyrenoidosa

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A CHLORIDE (anion) effect has been reported for washed chloroplasts1 and for lyophilized Chlorella cells2. Recently there has been evidence reported to show that chlorine is a micronutrient element3. No definite growth requirement by freshwater algae for chloride has yet been shown. The purpose of this communication is to report that, with certain media, the growth of Chlorella pyrenoidosa is appreciably increased by the addition of chloride. Furthermore, stimulation by sodium has also been observed.

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EYSTER, C. Chloride Effect on the Growth of Chlorella pyrenoidosa . Nature 181, 1141–1142 (1958). https://doi.org/10.1038/1811141a0

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