Influence of Ultraviolet Radiation on UVR-Absorbing Compounds in Freshwater Algal Biofilms and Scenedesmus vacuolatus Cultures

• Published in: Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A Vol. 70; no. 9; pp. 760 - 767
• Main Authors: Navarro, E., Robinson, C. T., Wagner, B., Behra, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis Group 01.05.2007
• Subjects: Biofilms - radiation effects; Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; Eukaryota - radiation effects; Fresh Water; Photosynthesis - radiation effects; Scenedesmus - radiation effects; Scenedesmus vacuolatus; Ultraviolet Rays - adverse effects

There is considerable concern about increasing levels of solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) and the potential harmful effects of UVR on living organisms. Microcosm studies were conducted with algal biofilms and Scenedesmus vacuolatus cultures to examine the effects of increased UVR on freshwater alga...