Harmful Freshwater Algal Blooms, With an Emphasis on Cyanobacteria
Suspended algae, or phytoplankton, are the prime source of organic matter supporting food webs in freshwater ecosystems. Phytoplankton productivity is reliant on adequate nutrient supplies; however, increasing rates of nutrient supply, much of it manmade, fuels accelerating primary production or eut...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2001-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/tsw.2001.16 |