AUTOMATED IMAGE ANALYSIS FOR DETECTING MICROALGAE AND OTHER ORGANISMS IN THE ENVIRONMENT

摘要

Computer controlled image analysis methods and apparatus (103-106) for detecting or detecting and quantifying microorganisms in a sample (109) from the environment are provided. In one preferred embodiment, the microorganism detected is an Alexandrium cell (417). The methods may further provide determination of the concentration of a substance or compound associated with the microorganism.