Effects of p-Cresol on photosynthetic and respiration rates of a filamentous green alga (spirogyra)

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01610090· OSTI ID:5513874

Stout, J ^[1]; Kilham, S S

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1. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing

The effects of spilled phenols and cresols from coal gasification plants on the green alga SPIROYRA was investigated in experimental streams built by the US EPA near Monticello, Minnesota. P-Cresol at low concentrations inhibited photosynthesis and increased algal respiration rates. (JMT)

• OSTI ID: 5513874
• Journal Information: Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol.; (United States), Vol. 30:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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