Kit and a method for evaluating toxicity using spore release by the green alga ulva

Abstract

The present invention relates to a kit and a method for evaluating toxicity of a waterbody sample by a spore release of a green alga Ulva. The kit for evaluating the toxicity of a waterbody sample comprises a capsule-type bioware that includes the leaf of the green alga Ulva prepared in a coin shape; a small cylinder for measuring a volume of a waterbody sample; an artificial salt for controlling growth conditions of the leaf of the green alga Ulva; a dividing measurement film or magnifying glass for measuring the area with changed color into white in the leaf of the green alga Ulva; and a standard toxic solution. The toxicity is evaluated based on the color change (particularly, the change into white color) due to the spore release of the green alga Ulva. Therefore, the toxicity of a waterbody sample can be easily and accurately evaluated by experts and unskilled personnel at low cost, rapidness and preciseness

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