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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Toxins and Biologically Active Compounds from Microalgae. Vol. 1, Origin, Chemistry and Detection |
Editors | Gian Paolo Rossini |
Place of Publication | U.S. |
Publisher | CRC Press |
Pages | 251-280 |
Number of pages | 30 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781482210699 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781482210682 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |