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Algicide Definition:
An agent that kills algae.
Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton
Algicide Notes:
Algicide or Algaecide is a chemical that is used to prevent the algal growth or to kill algae. Barley straw is used to control the growth of algae and is being used in England. These are placed in mesh bags and they float in water gardens or fish ponds to kill the algae without causing any harm to animals and pond plants.
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