Cyanobacterial bloom events that produce natural toxins occur in freshwaters across the
globe, yet the potential risk of many cyanobacterial metabolites remains mostly unknown …

Microcystis spp., are Gram-negative, oxygenic, photosynthetic prokaryotes which use solar
energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO 2) and minerals into organic compounds and …

Microcystis is a cyanobacterium that forms toxic blooms in freshwater ecosystems around
the world. Biological variation among taxa within the genus is apparent through genetic and …

Accurately identifying the species present in an ecosystem is vital to lake managers and
successful bioassessment programs. This is particularly important when monitoring …

Interactions between bacteria and phytoplankton in the phycosphere have impacts at the
scale of whole ecosystems, including the development of harmful algal blooms. The …

Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CHABs) are a global environmental concern that
encompasses public health issues, water availability, and water quality owing to the …

Cyanobacteria are found in almost every aquatic ecosystem. Yet their presence does not
automatically pose a risk to public health. Whether or not toxins reach health-relevant …

Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs) degrade freshwater ecosystems globally.
Microcystis aeruginosa often dominates cyanoHABs and produces microcystin (MC), a class …

Although nutrient availability is widely recognized as the driving force behind Microcystis
blooms, identifying the microorganisms that play a pivotal role in their formation is a …

Recurrence and severity of harmful algal blooms (HABs) are increasing due to a number of
factors, including human practices and climate change. Sensitive and robust methods that …