Storing and protecting phytoplankton samples

Before collecting phytoplankton samples from the lake, turbidity and temperature of the water were measured by Secchi disk. Phytoplankton samples have to be stored in 100-150 ml glass or polyethylene containers with 2% Lugol’s solution or 4% Buffere formalin solution [32].

2. Identification of phytoplankton

Water samples taken by phytoplankton scoop were identified according to world literature [19-29].