Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic, prokaryotic microorganisms commonly found among the
phytoplankton of stagnant waters. Some of them produce toxins and these have been …

A previous pioneering study of freshwater bodies in Sri Lanka revealed the presence of toxic
cyanobacteria in three out of four water bodies tested. It was therefore important to perform a …

Cyanobacteria produce potent toxins which have been responsible for numerous livestock
and human poisonings. Among cyanotoxins, microcystins, cylindrospermopsins and …

Water bodies of the world are gradually eutrophicated because of human interference in
different ways like pesticide use, industrialization etc. The eutrophicated water is the good …

This study was performed to detect the presence of cyanotoxin producing organisms in the
reservoirs of the Anuradhapura Distrct. Water samples were collected from Kala wewa, Tissa …

Sri Lanka has rich cyanobacterial diversity, however, only few studies have been conducted
to identify the potential toxin producers in water bodies used for human consumption. As the …

Manchar Lake is the largest fresh water lake and a vital source of potable water for
thousands of families in Dadu District. The lake water quality has deteriorated due to …

Phytoplankton biodiversity studies in Kenya's standing waters were carried out between
2001 and 2003. Toxin producing cyanobacteria were recorded in twelve water bodies …

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic prokaryotes which frequently form blooms in eutrophic
water bodies. Some species of cyanobacteria are able to produce toxins (cyanotoxins) that …

The phytoplankton community in three small (0.065–0.249 km2) reservoirs in the stepped
plateau landscape in the Kinangop area above the Rift Valley floor in Kenya were studied …