Changing Media of Cultures

Kelp needs light and nutrients to grow. In ideal conditions, gametophyte biomass can double every month. In order to maintain these ideal conditions, media refreshment on a monthly basis is required. This monthly water refreshment also provides a chance to look at each culture closely and monitor it for any issues with contamination or general health.

Definition

media

A solution that is used to grow cells, like gametophytes.

Dumping the old water
Adding the new water
GreenWave Resource
Culture Log and Maintenance Data Sheet
GreenWave Resource
Protocol for Changing Media in Gametophyte Cultures