What the facility does
Biooptical and molecular analyses of photosynthesis. Phytoplankton physiology.
Areas of expertise
We have international level expertise in phytoplankton and algal photosynthesis and physiology.
Research services
- Integrating cavity spectrophotometer for absorbance of highly scattering suspensions
- Physiological analyses of phytoplankton
- Molecular quantitation of protein content from environmental samples
Sectors of application
- Agriculture, animal science and food
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Forestry and forest-based industries
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Ocean industries
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| OLIS Clarity integrating cavity spectrophotometer | Optical absorbance of highly turbid, scattering suspensions |
| Chlorophyll fluorometers | Non-invasive analyses of photosynthetic acclimation |
Private and public sector research partners
- Environmental Proteomics
- Agrisera Antibodies
- Qubit Systems
Additional information
| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| Professor Douglas Campbell, Canada Research Chair in Phytoplankton Ecophysiology. | https://mta.ca/directory/douglas-campbell |