Cyanobacterial Algal bloom monitoring: molecular methods and technologies for freshwater Ecosystems

F Saleem, JL Jiang, R Atrache, A Paschos, TA Edge… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) can accumulate to form harmful algal blooms (HABs) on
the surface of freshwater ecosystems under eutrophic conditions. Extensive HAB events can …

State-of-the-art review on the ecotoxicology, health hazards, and economic loss of the impact of microcystins and their ultrastructural cellular changes

M Veerabadhran, N Manivel, B Sarvalingam… - Aquatic Toxicology, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyanobacteria are ubiquitously globally present in both freshwater and marine
environments. Ample reports have been documented by researchers worldwide for pros and …

Quantitative relationships among high-throughput sequencing, cyanobacteria toxigenic genotype abundance and microcystin occurrence in bathing waters

M Purker, S Dobrovolny, M Kreuml, P Hufnagl… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Toxin-producing cyanobacteria pose significant threats to human and animal health if
exposed during recreational activities in bathing waters. To better safeguard public health …

Cyanotoxins in bloom: ever-increasing occurrence and global distribution of freshwater cyanotoxins from Planktic and Benthic cyanobacteria

T Kaloudis, A Hiskia, TM Triantis - Toxins, 2022 - mdpi.com
Toxic cyanobacteria in freshwater bodies constitute a major threat to public health and
aquatic ecosystems [1]. Cyanobacterial blooms are increasing in frequency, magnitude and …

Using cyanobacteria and other phytoplankton to assess trophic conditions: A qPCR-based, multi-year study in twelve large rivers across the United States

C Zhang, KD McIntosh, N Sienkiewicz, EA Stelzer… - Water research, 2023 - Elsevier
Phytoplankton is the essential primary producer in fresh surface water ecosystems.
However, excessive phytoplankton growth due to eutrophication significantly threatens …

[HTML][HTML] Distribution of toxigenic cyanobacteria in Alpine lakes and rivers as revealed by molecular screening

M Jablonska, L Cerasino, A Boscaini, C Capelli… - Water research, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing frequency of cyanobacteria blooms in waterbodies caused by ecosystem
eutrophication could endanger human health. This risk can be mitigated by effective …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of environmental factors on occurrence of cyanobacteria and abundance of saxitoxin-producing cyanobacteria in a subtropical drinking water …

MAB Moraes, RAM Rodrigues, L Schlüter, R Podduturi… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Blooms of cyanobacteria are frequent in Brazilian water reservoirs used for drinking water.
The warning for the presence of potential toxin-producing cyanobacteria is typically based …

Cyanotoxins in Epipelic and Epiphytic Cyanobacteria from a Hypersaline Coastal Lagoon, an Environmental Hazard in Climate Warming Times and a Potential …

Y Gómez-Leyva, A Torrecillas, M Aboal - Marine Drugs, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cyanobacterial biodiversity and potential toxicity in coastal lagoons have barely been
studied despite these transitional water systems being very important in conservation and for …

Molecular screening for cyanobacteria and their cyanotoxin potential in diverse habitats

M Jablonska, T Eleršek, P Kogovšek, S Skok… - Toxins, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Cyanobacteria are adaptable and dominant organisms that exist in many harsh and extreme
environments due to their great ecological tolerance. They produce various secondary …

[HTML][HTML] Early Detection Methods for Toxic Cyanobacteria Blooms

L Grant, D Botelho, A Rehman - Pathogens, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Harmful cyanobacterial blooms produce cyanotoxins which can adversely affect humans
and animals. Without proper monitoring and detection programs, tragedies such as the loss …