Analysis of Microcystins in Cyanobacterial Blooms from Freshwater Bodies in England

Analysis of Microcystins in Cyanobacterial Blooms from Freshwater Bodies in England

Cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater bodies in England are currently monitored reactively, with samples containing more than 20,000 cells/mL of potentially toxin-producing species by light microscopy resulting in action by the water body owner. Whilst significantly reducing the risk of microcystin ex...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Andrew D. Turner, Monika Dhanji-Rapkova, Alison O’Neill, Lewis Coates, Adam Lewis, Katy Lewis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
cyanobacteria
microcystins
freshwater blooms
LC-MS/MS
toxin profiles
Key Contribution
First systematic screen of microcystins in English water bodies, showing variable toxin profiles and some environmental dependencies. Results show importance of routine toxin testing to supplement microscopic identification of cyanobacteria.
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/10/1/39

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