Algal Pigments

The measurement and distribution of living, microscopic plant matter, commonly referred to as phytoplankton or algae, has been of interest to scientists, researchers, and aquatic resource managers for decades. An understanding of phytoplankton populations and their distribution enables researchers to draw conclusions about an aquatic systems health, composition, and ecological status.

Phytoplankton populations are typically estimated by measuring chlorophyll a, the primary photosynthetic pigment present in all forms of algae. Currently, chlorophyll can be estimated in lakes, rivers, reservoirs, and coastal and open ocean waters across the globe.

Library Papers and Methods available from Turner Designs:

• (998-5123) Chlorophyll (Overview of applications)
• (S-0003) Frequently Asked Questions About Chlorophyll
• (S-0053) In Vivo Chlorophyll: Concepts & Concerns
• (998-0058) Primary and Secondary Chlorophyll Standards
• (S-0013) Non-Acidification Technique for Extracted Chlorophyll a Analysis
• (998-0037) Chlorophyll Measurements with the 10-AU Digital Field Fluorometer
• (998-0048) An in vivo Chlorophyll procedure for the 10-AU Field Fluorometer
• (998-5101) Chlorophyll and Pheophytin (Bulletin 101)
• (998-5105) Algae Management in Reservoirs and Lakes (Bulletin 105)
• (998-6000) Using the Turner Designs Model 10 Analog, The 10-AU Digital, or the Trilogy Laboratory Fluorometer with EPA Method 445.0
• (998-9000) A Procedure for Measuring Extracted Chlorophyll a free from the Errors Associated with Chlorophyll b and Pheopigments
• (998-2607) A Suggested Method for using the Trilogy Laboratory Fluorometer with EPA Method 445.0
• Chlorophyll Reference Papers