Bioassays Using Duckweed |
Duckweed Bioassay Method
Using
the method below, you will determine duckweed sensitivity to a variety of compounds,
or various concentrations of a single compound. This method may be used for
any compound you would like to test (see
examples).
Solution Concentration
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# Duckweed Fronds/Beaker
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Avg. # Fronds
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Comments about Plant Health
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Control | |||||
Compound 1 (X %) | |||||
Compound 1 (Y %) | |||||
Compound 1 (Z %) | |||||
Compound 2 (X %) | |||||
Compound 2 (Y %) | |||||
Compound 2 (Z %) |
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