Main Title |
Lake Minnetonka: Nutrients, Nutrient Abatement, and the Photosynthetic System of the Phytoplankton. |
Author |
Megar, Robert O. ;
Wright, J, Herbert E. ;
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CORP Author |
Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Limnological Research Center. |
Year Published |
1970 |
Report Number |
OWRR-A-016-MINN; 08670,; A-016-MINN(4) |
Stock Number |
PB-199 915 |
Additional Subjects |
( Lakes ;
Limnology) ;
( Phytoplankton ;
Biological productivity) ;
( Photosynthesis ;
Phytoplankton) ;
Nutrients ;
Algae ;
Phosphorous ;
Water quality ;
Light ;
Mathematical models ;
Temperature ;
Minnesota ;
Water pollution ;
Aquatic plants ;
Minnetonka Lake ;
Eutrophication
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-199 915 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
216p |
Abstract |
Density of planktonic algae, rates of photosynthesis, nutrient concentrations, and other limnological characteristics were recorded during 1968-1970 in different parts of Lake Minnetonka, Minn. In the course of the past 30 years, the density of algae increased 2 or 3 times, and the dominance of diatoms was replaced by that of blue-green algae. A linear relationship was disclosed between the algae density and the content of total phosphorus within the range of 50 to 200 mg/cu m. A decrease of phosphorus below 45 mg/cu m promises a rapid improvement of the lake quality. The nutrient enrichment of the lake is largely due to the land runoff and storm drainage, rather than the discharge of sewage. A mathematical model of the photosynthetic system was based on the relation between the intensity of illumination and the biomass of algae. The report includes a detailed record of taxa and densities of algae during different months of 1968 and 1969. (WRSIC abstract) |
Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored in part by Minnesota Resources Commission and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Dec 70, |
Category Codes |
8H; 13B; 6C; 64H; 68D; 57H |
NTIS Prices |
PC A10 MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326518763 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |