Effects of environmental factors on toxicity of a cyanobacterium (Microcystis aeruginosa) under culture conditions.
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Effects of light intensity, temperature, and nutrients on the toxicity of Microcystis aeruginosa were investigated, using a toxic strain which kills mice. A marked change in toxicity was observed in the light intensity experiment, and slight changes were observed to be caused by temperature and phosphorus deficiency.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Applied and environmental microbiology
دوره 49 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1985