RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 MLEJNEK, A1 M., A1 KOČÍ, A1 V., A1 KOCHÁNKOVÁ, A1 & OCELKA, L. A1 T., T1 Advantages of algal toxicity bioassays for SPMD evaluation JF Czech Phycology YR 2003 VO 3 IS 1 SP 185 OP 193 UL https://fottea.czechphycology.cz/artkey/fot-200301-0019.php AB This paper focuses on monitoring of persistent organics pollutants (POPs) in the aquatic environment. POPs usually occur in trace concentrations, which are difficult to determine with conventional analytical methods.A passive sampling method, using semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs), in combination with algal toxicity bioassay and bacterial bioluminescence assay were used. Scenedesmus subspicatus is sensitive to variable concentrations of persistent organic pollutants contained in sample. An advantage of algal assay is low sensitivity to impurities originating from commercial triolen used for filling the SPMDs.