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  1. Microcystis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Microcystis is a genus of unicellular cyanobacteria known for forming massive blooms and producing toxins, particularly microcystins, which are harmful to environmental and human health. The species …

  2. Microcystis aeruginosa - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    6.1.3 Microcystis (Cyanobacteria, Cyanophyceae, Chroococcales) The genus Microcystis contains several species which often form massive blooms and which produce toxins. The best known of …

  3. Sustainable control of Microcystis aeruginosa, a harmful …

    Jun 1, 2024 · Abstract Eco-friendly reagents derived from plants represent a promising strategy to mitigate the occurrence of toxic cyanobacterial blooms. The use of an amentoflavone-containing …

  4. Microcystis colony formation: Extracellular polymeric substance ...

    Sep 1, 2022 · Microcystis colony as an assembly of autotrophic Microcystis and heterotrophic microorganisms has various ecophysiological advantages. Extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) …

  5. Microcystis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Abstract Microcystis is a common cyanobacterium in freshwater bodies worldwide. In warmer and nutrient-rich lakes, Microcystis rapidly proliferates and forms dense scum on the water surface …

  6. The biological functions of microcystins - ScienceDirect

    Sep 15, 2024 · Microcystins are potent hepatotoxins predominantly produced by bloom-forming freshwater cyanobacteria (e.g., Microcystis, Planktothrix, Dolichospermum…

  7. Morphospecies of potentially toxic cyanobacterium Microcystis - A ...

    Jan 1, 2024 · The increased occurrence of toxic blooms of Microcystis is emerging as a global concern due to the health implications and associated water quality issues. Microcystis are single-celled …

  8. White rot fungi as a multifaceted biocontrol agent: Metabolic ...

    Oct 15, 2024 · Abstract Microcystis aeruginosa is a prevalent cyanobacterium linked to water eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. While bacterial control strategies are well-studied, the …

  9. Microcystin - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    Microcystin is defined as a group of monocyclic heptapeptides produced primarily by the cyanobacterium M. aeruginosa, known for their significant hepatotoxicity and strong affinity for …

  10. Data-driven insights into Microcystis dominance: Multi-lake analysis ...

    4 days ago · Genus-level dynamics indicated that Microcystis, Dolichospermum, and Aphanizomenon often dominated in isolation, leading to low community richness and higher biomass. In contrast, …