Approaches for determining the effects of UV radiation on microorganisms in ballast water
To minimize the dispersal of aquatic nuisance species through shipping, ballast water can be treated to kill, remove, or inactivate organisms.Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is used in some ballast water management systems to address this goal. Because UV treatment renders cells nonviable(by sterilizing...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Regional Euro-Asian Biological Invasions Centre (REABIC)
2013-06-01
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| Series: | Management of Biological Invasions |
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| Online Access: | http://www.reabic.net/journals/mbi/2013/2/MBI_2013_2_First_Drake.pdf |