Nutrient for Algae Growth - Definition, Glossary, Details - Oilgae
Algal nutrient solutions: Algal nutrient solutions are made up of a mixture of chemical salts and water. Sometimes referred to as Growth Media, nutrient solutions (along with carbon dioxide and light), provide the materials needed for algae to grow. Nutrient solutions, as opposed to fertilizers, are designed specifically for use in aquatic environments and their composition is much more preci
Macronutrients include nitrate, phosphate and silicate.
Micronutrients consist of various trace metals and the vitamins thiamin (B1), cyanocobalamin (B12) and sometimes biotin. Two enrichment media that have been used extensively and are suitable for the growth of most algae are the Walne medium (Table 2.3.) and the Guillard’s F/2 medium. Various specific recipes for algal culture media are described by Vonshak (1986). Source
