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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