Phosphorus Experiment

 

Schindler, D.W. 1973. Science, Vol. 184
Experiment demonstrating the vital role of phosphorus in lake productivity.
Lake 226, Ontario, CA: The far basin, fertilized with carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, was covered by an algal bloom within two months. No increases in algae or species changes were observed in the near basin, which was fertilized with carbon and nitrogen only.