Harmful Cyanobacteria / Edition 1

by Jef Huisman, Hans C.P. Matthijs, Petra M. Visser

Overview

This outstanding volume provides an up-to-date overview of the advances in our knowledge of harmful cyanobacteria. An essential reference for all scientists and environmental professionals interested in cyanobacterial ecology and water management.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402030093
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	04/29/2005
Series:	Aquatic Ecology Series , #3
Edition description:	2005
Pages:	243
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.13(h) x 0.03(d)

Table of Contents

1. Harmful Cyanobacteria: From mass mortalities to management measures; G.A. Codd, J. Lindsay, F.M. Young, L.F. Morrison & J.S. Metcalf.

2. Molecular Biology of Cyanobacterial Toxins: Genetic basis of microcystin production; T. Börner & E. Dittmann.

3. Dynamics of Cyanobacterial Toxins: Sources of variability in microcystin concentrations; W.E.A. Kardinaal & P.M. Visser.

4. Nutrient Limitation of Freshwater Cyanobacteria: Tools to monitor phosphorus limitation at the individual level; M. Dignum, H.C.P. Matthijs, R..Pel, H.J. Laanbroek & L.R. Mur.

5. Nutrient Limitation of Marine Cyanobacteria: Molecular ecology of nitrogen limitation in an oligotrophic sea; A.F. Post.

6. The Ecophysiology of the Harmful Cyanobacterium Microcystis: Features explaining its success and measures for its control; P.M. Visser, B.W. Ibelings, L.R. Mur & A.E. Walsby.

7. Population Dynamics of Harmful Cyanobacteria: Factors affecting species composition; J. Huisman & F.D. Hulot.

8. Optical Detection of Cyanobacterial Blooms: Shipboard observation and remote sensing; H.J. Gons, H. Hakvoort, S.W.M. Peters & S.G.H. Simis.

9. Water Safety Plans: A better approach to prevent human exposure to harmful cyanobacteria; I. Chorus.

Editorial Reviews

"This is an outstanding volume that should be a 'must-see' reference for all scientists and environmental professionals who are interested in cyanobacterial ecology and water quality management."

(Val H. Smith, University of Kansas, USA)

"The book is a welcome addition to the body of international studies on harmful cyanobacteria and demonstrates their widespread occurrence and importance as agents of water-based disease. The book will have a general appeal but especially for those who have to deal with issues of toxic cyanobacteria and are interested in a better understanding of the topic. It will also be appreciated by the more serious researcher wishing to keep up with this subject in order to develop new ideas and directions for their own research into Harmful Cyanobacteria."

(Wayne Carmichael, Wright State University, Ohio, USA)

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