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BIOMANIPULATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bioengineering
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biomanipulation
1, record 1, English, biomanipulation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The premise behind biomanipulation is the manipulation of biotic components of a lake as opposed to conventional nutrient management. The goal of water quality improvement is achieved through the manipulation of higher level consumers of a lake. 2, record 1, English, - biomanipulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The goal of biomanipulation is to reduce the concentration of harmful phytoplankton, such as toxic blue-green algae. The most direct method to control harmful phytoplankton blooms is to reduce inputs of nutrients such as phosphorus that drive their growth. 3, record 1, English, - biomanipulation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technique biologique
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biomanipulation
1, record 1, French, biomanipulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La biomanipulation consiste à contrôler l'abondance des cyanobactéries coloniales et filamenteuses par l'introduction de certaines espèces de zooplancton […] 2, record 1, French, - biomanipulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[…] le principe de base était logique : en jouant sur les rapports prédateurs-proies et en favorisant le compartiment des brouteurs d'algues, on imaginait pouvoir réduire les proliférations algales, augmenter la profondeur de pénétration lumineuse et la clarté générale des milieux. 3, record 1, French, - biomanipulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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