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Biomass

Definition

noun

(1)The total mass of all living material in a specific area, habitat, or region.

(2) Biological material used as a fuel, or source of [energy].


Supplement

Biomass used as fuel may include plant or animal matter, as well as biodegradable wastes.


Related phrases: biomass pyramid, biomass fuel, biomass energy.
See also: bioenergy, biofuel.


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Why the pH value decreased seriously in my algal culture?

... of 90 umol.m-2.s-1, I added 18g/L glucose in the medium, and after 9days of cutlure, I found the aglal culture in bad growth condition though the biomass accumulated was much higher than the control culture without glucose, the color of the algae showed a tendency of turning white!! I collected ...

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by onlinebunny
Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:19 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Why the pH value decreased seriously in my algal culture?
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Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:49 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
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by AstusAleator
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Why aren't bacteria taking over the world?

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by Chmeee
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Re: Can plants absorb sucrose?

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Tue Jul 01, 2008 11:20 pm
 
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