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MiamiAG · 03-15-2005, 06:36 AM

Thanks Alex!

I agree with you that using the new methods results in algae limitation. The question I have is WHY do they work? If plant's growing well = algae limitation AND if algae and plants need the same nutrients (careful, I didn't say in the same ratio, levels, etc.), then can I conclude the following?

Good plant growth = algae limitation BECAUSE:

1) Good plant growth results in limiting a key nutrient for algae; or
2) Good plant growth produces some sort of allelochemical that limits algae?

03-15-2005, 06:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
MiamiAG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,877 iTrader Ratings: 4 iTrader Positive Rating: 100% Plant Points: 17105	Thanks Alex! I agree with you that using the new methods results in algae limitation. The question I have is WHY do they work? If plant's growing well = algae limitation AND if algae and plants need the same nutrients (careful, I didn't say in the same ratio, levels, etc.), then can I conclude the following? Good plant growth = algae limitation BECAUSE: 1) Good plant growth results in limiting a key nutrient for algae; or 2) Good plant growth produces some sort of allelochemical that limits algae?