Comparison of techniques used to count single-celled viable phytoplankton

Four methods commonly used to count phytoplankton were evaluated based upon the precision of concentration estimates: Sedgewick Rafter and membrane filter direct counts, flow cytometry, and flow-based imaging cytometry (FlowCAM). Counting methods were all able to estimate the cell concentrations, ca...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of applied phycology 2012-08, Vol.24 (4), p.751-758
Hauptverfasser: Steinberg, Mia K., First, Matthew R., Lemieux, Edward J., Drake, Lisa A., Nelson, Bruce N., Kulis, David M., Anderson, Donald M., Welschmeyer, Nicholas A., Herring, Penny R.
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Zusammenfassung:Four methods commonly used to count phytoplankton were evaluated based upon the precision of concentration estimates: Sedgewick Rafter and membrane filter direct counts, flow cytometry, and flow-based imaging cytometry (FlowCAM). Counting methods were all able to estimate the cell concentrations, categorize cells into size classes, and determine cell viability using fluorescent probes. These criteria are essential to determine whether discharged ballast water complies with international standards that limit the concentration of viable planktonic organisms based on size class. Samples containing unknown concentrations of live and UV-inactivated phytoflagellates ( Tetraselmis impellucida ) were formulated to have low concentrations (
ISSN:0921-8971
1573-5176
DOI:10.1007/s10811-011-9694-z