Current knowledge of paralytic shellfish toxin biosynthesis, molecular detection and evolution

Paul M. D'Agostino, Michelle C. Moffitt, Brett A. Neilan

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    Abstract

    Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur when microalgae rapidly proliferate in a water supply and detrimentally impact humans or the environment (Hudnell 2008, Anderson et al. 2012). HAB forming species are usually specific for a particular environment. For example, in marine environments, HABs predominantly consist of eukaryotic dinoflagellates, while in freshwater environments, they are composed of prokaryotic cyanobacteria (also referred to as harmful cyanobacterial blooms).
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationToxins and Biologically Active Compounds from Microalgae. Vol. 1, Origin, Chemistry and Detection
    EditorsGian Paolo Rossini
    Place of PublicationU.S.
    PublisherCRC Press
    Pages251-280
    Number of pages30
    ISBN (Electronic)9781482210699
    ISBN (Print)9781482210682
    Publication statusPublished - 2014

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