EFFECT OF NaHSO3 ON THE GROWTH OF ANABAENA

The effct of NaHSO3, a photorespiratory inhibitor, on the growth of Anabaena was studied in the laboratory and field. NaHSO3 at concentrations of 1—10μg/ml enhanced the biomass production of the algae. Best results were achieved at concentrations of 2.5 and 5.0μg/ml. NaHSO3 increased the content of chlorophyll a in the algae, but not the content of protein.