The Effect of Organic Carbon Addition on the Community Structure and Kinetics of Microcystin-Degrading Bacterial Consortia

Microcystin (MC), a hepatotoxin that is associated with cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater lakes, threatens the quality of drinking water resources. Biodegradation of MC using biofiltration is emerging as a cost-effective solution for drinking water treatment. This study reports isolation of five M...

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Main Authors: Derek Manheim, Yuen-Ming Cheung, Sunny Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Water
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/11/1523