Microcystin Contamination and Toxicity: Implications for Agriculture and Public Health
Microcystins are natural hepatotoxic metabolites secreted by cyanobacteria in aquatic ecosystems. When present at elevated concentrations, microcystins can affect water quality aesthetics; contaminate drinking water reservoirs and recreational waters; disrupt normal ecosystem functioning; and cause...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Toxins |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/5/350 |