Applications of Two Seeding Methods for Enteromorpha cultivation in Yoshino River, Southern Japan.

Accession number;01A1002659
Title;Applications of Two Seeding Methods for Enteromorpha cultivation in Yoshino River, Southern Japan.
Author; DAN AKINORI (Tokushimakennorinsuisansogise) TAKAGI TOSHIHIRO (Tokushima Prefect. Gov.) ONO MASAO (Kochi Univ., Usa Mar. Biol. Inst.)
Journal Title;Suisan Zoshoku
Journal Code:Y0285A
ISSN:0371-4217
VOL.49;NO.3;PAGE.293-297(2001)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.8, REF.8
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;Two cultivation techniques applied on Enteromorpha prolifera was carried out in Yoshino River, southern Japan between 6 and 25 November, 1998. The growth of Enteromorpha fronds on culture nets was compared between artificial and natural seeding. Frond number and standing crop in artificial seeding was 3.4 and 4.2 times more than that in natural seeding, respectively. Natural seeding proved to be a more effective method in the cultivation of Enteromorpha due to its ease in handling in the cultivation ground and suitable environmental conditions. On the other hand, artificial seeding is effective only when low salinity reduces the quantity of spores liberated in the cultivation ground. Based on the findings of this study, it is therefore important to select which of the two seeding methods is appropriate for a given environmental condition. (author abst.)