Nowhere in the world of algae cultivation is the disagreement as
intense as it is when it comes to Algae yields in open ponds.
Among the various aspects associated with algae mass production,
no other aspect is subject to such speculation, disagreement,
and exaggeration. A quick look at the various literature
suggests that the information on growth rates of algae vary over
a considerable range, depending on many factors, such as Most of
the reports, on matters of algae yields in open ponds are
contradictory and confusing, depending on the effects, or
objectives, desired by the investigator. Various people, and
still more researchers, have published scores of results,
obtained with complicated mathematical formulas and even more on
“theoretical maximum results under optimum conditions.” There
are publications which predict unbelievable “maximum yields” or
135 to 346 g organic weight m-2 d-1 However people not obtaining
even 1/10th. of these results shouldn’t be disappointed because
they are very much within th