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Serc: Duckweed Bioassay

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This lab was designed with the intent to mimic the effect fertilizers can have on plants in a lake or pond ecosystem. Learners determine the effect different fertilizer concentrations have on the growth rate of duckweed plants, as compared to a control, by counting fronds.

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Concepts
eutrophication
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional