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Research Project: Sustaining Productivity and Ecosystem Services of Agricultural and Horticultural Systems in the Southeastern United States

Location: Soil Dynamics Research

Title: Controlling harmful algal blooms in aquaculture ponds using flue gas desulfurization gypsum (FGDG)

Author
item ZINNERT, H - Auburn University
item Torbert, Henry - Allen
item WILSON, A - Auburn University
item WANG, D - Auburn University

Submitted to: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 7/13/2022
Publication Date: 11/7/2022
Citation: Zinnert, H., Torbert Iii, H.A., Wilson, A., Wang, D. 2022. Controlling harmful algal blooms in aquaculture ponds using flue gas desulfurization gypsum (FGDG)[ABSTRACT]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting. Nov. 7-10, 2022, Baltimore, MD.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Harmful algal booms is a problem in the production of catfish due to the reduction in catfish performance. In some cases the harmful effects of the algae bloom can results in the death of the catfish. Research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of using Flue Gas Desulfurization Gypsum (FGDG) application in catfish ponds as an method to control algae. A study was conducted with two rates of FGDG to production ponds and compared to control ponds. Pond water samples were collected monthly and examined for algae levels and the species present. The results of this study will be discussed.