Experimental investigation on the mechanism of the effect of flow velocity on Cyclotella meneghiniana.

ABSTRACT: To investigate the growth patterns and influencing mechanisms of algal cells in the Henan section of the Middle route of South-to-North Water Transfer project under varying flow velocities, we focused on studying the dominant diatom species in this region. Utilizing self-designed experimental devices, a flow rate range of 0 to 1.0 m s^-1 was established, and the growth conditions of Cyclotella meneghiniana were recorded for each group. The findings revealed that under different flow rates, C. meneghiniana exhibited a critical flow rate threshold at 0.4 m s^-1, demonstrating an overall trend characterized by 'when the flow velocity is relatively low, an increase in flow velocity will promote the growth of C. meneghiniana. However, when the flow velocity is relatively hig

SUBMITTER: Zhang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11928618 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature