Is qPCR a Reliable Indicator of Cyanotoxin Risk in Freshwater?

The wide distribution of cyanobacteria in aquatic environments leads to the risk of water contamination by cyanotoxins, which generate environmental and public health issues. Measurements of cell densities or pigment contents allow both the early detection of cellular growth and bloom monitoring, bu...

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Main Authors: Ana Beatriz F. Pacheco, Iame A. Guedes, Sandra M.F.O. Azevedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-06-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/6/172