Prediction of algal growth in batch cultures

The growth of algae in batch cultures is often well characterized by the logistic growth function. The equation used contents three parameters which have to be estimated. Two methods are presented: The linearizing procedure, and the direct method of least squares. We give an example for comparing several logistic growth curves.

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