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Aquatic Toxicology

Biological Test Method: Test for Measuring the Inhibition of Growth Using the Freshwater Macrophyte,Lemna minor

Issue: aquatic toxicology

Document Type: biological test method

Keywords: toxicology, lemna minor

Biological Test Method: Test for Measuring the Inhibition of Growth Using the Freshwater Macrophyte,<i>Lemna </i><i>minor</i>


This report describes a biological test method recommended by Environment Canada for performing toxicity tests that measure the inhibition of growth using the aquatic macrophyte Lemna minor. The endpoints for the test are frond number and frond dry weight at the end of a 7-day toxicity test. Procedures are given for culturing L.minor in the laboratory. General or universal conditions and procedures are outlined for testing various substances for their effects on Lemna growth.

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Language of Documents: Separate English/French
Inv. No.: EPS 1/RM/37
EC ID:
Cat No.:
EN 49-24/1-37E
ISBN: 0-660-17894-X
Size: 21.5 x 28 cm
Pages: 120
Year: 1999
Media Format: print,web
PDF: http://www.etc-cte.ec.gc.ca/organization/spd/pubs/pubs_en/1RM37EnglishFinal.pdf

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