Development and evaluation of a Phytotox-Test for field and laboratory testing of phytotoxic chemicals in water

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Monitoring of trace pollutants in water is expensive, laborious and requires sophisticated analytical techniques. Building on the research team's new technique, which uses a phyto-tox test based on photosynthesis inhibition in algae, this study will further develop and evaluate methodologies and applications for measuring phyto-toxic chemicals in environmental water samples. The project aims specifically to: - identify suitable algae, sensitive to phyto-toxic chemicals - determine dose-response for priority pollutants in selected algae - evaluate critical parameters affecting measurements - develop pre-concentration techniques. The outcomes will provide the first on-site trace pollutant testing method allowing more effective management of water pollution