Cyanobacteria has been found to be a numerically abundant faction of the phytoplankton community. Their roles in primary production, community structure, and spatial and temporal distribution are of interest for numerous scientific studies as well as natural water monitoring. Since chlorophyll fluorescence cannot be used to accurately determine cyanobacterial presence, analyzing phycobilin concentrations is essential for detecting, quantifying, and monitoring cyanobacterial levels. Turner Designs now offers two optical kits to quickly and easily detect this portion of the phytoplankton population.
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Cyanobacteria (Phycoerythrin and Phycocyanin)
Products Available for this Application
10AU™ Field Fluorometer
A rugged, field-portable instrument that can be set up for continuous-flow monitoring or discrete sample analyses.
AquaFluor® Handheld Fluorometer
A lightweight, inexpensive, handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter.
C3™ Submersible Fluorometer
Incorporate up to three optical sensors ranging from the deep ultraviolet to the infrared spectrum.
C6™ Multi-Sensor Platform
Integrate up to six Cyclops-7™ fluorescence and turbidity sensors for extended or short-term deployments.
C-FINS™ Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping System
Integrates the C3 Submersible Fluorometer’s digital output with GPS data for data mapping.
CyanoWatch™ Online Fluorometer
Able to track changes in the cyanobacteria population over time that can provide an early warning.
Cyclops-7® Submersible Sensors
Submersible sensors that are designed for integration into multi-parameter platforms.
DataBank™ Handheld Datalogger
A universal handheld meter, datalogger and power supply which is easy to connect and use.
Enviro-T™ In-Line Fluorometer
An accurate, single channel fluorometer which installs into a plumbing tee for direct in-line measurements.
Trilogy® Laboratory Fluorometer
A compact laboratory instrument for making fluorescence, absorbance and turbidity measurements using the appropriate snap-in Application Module.
10AU™ Field Fluorometer A rugged, field-portable instrument that can be set up for continuous-flow monitoring or discrete sample analyses.
AquaFluor® Handheld FluorometerA lightweight, inexpensive, handheld fluorometer/turbidimeter.
C3™ Submersible FluorometerIncorporate up to three optical sensors ranging from the deep ultraviolet to the infrared spectrum.
C6™ Multi-Sensor PlatformIntegrate up to six Cyclops-7™ fluorescence and turbidity sensors for extended or short-term deployments.
C-FINS™ Fluorometric Integrated Nautical Mapping SystemIntegrates the C3 Submersible Fluorometer’s digital output with GPS data for data mapping.
CyanoWatch™ Online FluorometerAble to track changes in the cyanobacteria population over time that can provide an early warning.
Cyclops-7® Submersible SensorsSubmersible sensors that are designed for integration into multi-parameter platforms.
DataBank™ Handheld DataloggerA universal handheld meter, datalogger and power supply which is easy to connect and use.
Enviro-T™ In-Line FluorometerAn accurate, single channel fluorometer which installs into a plumbing tee for direct in-line measurements.
Trilogy® Laboratory Fluorometer A compact laboratory instrument for making fluorescence, absorbance and turbidity measurements using the appropriate snap-in Application Module.