beginning of the season. Rice seedlings entangled in the algal mat may not be established,
causing empty rice patches in the field. Two separate studies were conducted to (1) evaluate
the effect of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) on algae growth, and (2) test various
chemical options to control algae. Both studies utilized 19 L buckets inoculated with algae
collected from a rice field. In the nutrient evaluation study, 36 nutrient treatments obtained …
California water-seeded rice is challenged with the rapid growth of nuisance algae at the
beginning of the season. Rice seedlings entangled in the algal mat may not be established,
causing empty rice patches in the field. Two separate studies were conducted to (1) evaluate
the effect of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorous) on algae growth, and (2) test various
chemical options to control algae. Both studies utilized 19 L buckets inoculated with algae
collected from a rice field. In the nutrient evaluation study, 36 nutrient treatments obtained …