Browsing Science (Faculty of) by Subject "Microcystis"
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Ecological Factors Controlling Microcystin Concentrations in the Bay of Quinte, Maumee Bay, and Three Grand River Reservoirs
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-25)Certain types of cyanobacteria have the potential to produce toxins including microcystin, a hepatotoxin. Toxic cyanobacterial blooms are becoming increasingly common worldwide. They are a concern in the Great Lakes and ... -
Investigating the use of variable fluorescence methods to detect phytoplankton nutrient deficiency
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-29)Variable fluorescence of chlorophyll a (Fv/Fm), measured by pulse amplitude modulated (PAM) fluorometers, is an attractive target for phytoplankton-related water quality management. Lowered Fv/Fm is believed to reflect ...