An invading algae species can double twice as fast as the strain you are cultivating. Assume that it is initially at a concentration of 0.01 mg/dm3. How long until it becomes the dominant species in the pond (over 50% of the cell density)?
Short calculations on the algae ponds. (a) If the pond is initially seeded with 0.5 mg/dm3 of algae, how long will it take the algae to reach a cell density (i.e., concentration) of 200 mg/dm3? Sketch a rough plot of rg and CC over time. (b) Suppose the algae limit the sun’s penetration significantly even before the concentration … Read more