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The effect of parathion on green algae

II. The effect on photosynthesis

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Photosynthetic O2-production by the green algaScenedesmus quadricauda is reduced by the organophosphorous insecticide parathion. Inhibition of photosynthesis, which does not exceed 60%, is dependent upon the parathion concentration. In vitro only the noncyclic electron flow through PS II was inhibited.

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  1. University Münster, Institute of Botany, Schloßgarten 3, D-4400, Münster, Germany

    E. Lohmann & H. Hagedorn

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Lohmann, E., Hagedorn, H. The effect of parathion on green algae. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 23, 507–509 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02346070

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