本文件规定了用于确定藻类生长场所生产力的方法。 本文件不包括取样、采集和前后处理方法。“野生生长”也被排除在外，它被定义为在自然界中生长的藻类，除采集藻类外，没有人为干扰。

This document specifies the methods to be used for the determination of productivity of algae growth sites. This document excludes methods for sampling, harvesting and pre-/postprocessing. Excluded as well is “wild growth”, which is defined as algae growing in nature without human interference except when harvesting the algae.