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Occurrence and Distribution of Microcystins in Lake Taihu, China
Joint Authors
Sakai, Hiroshi
Hao, Aimin
Iseri, Yasushi
Wang, Song
Kuba, Takahiro
Zhang, Zhenjia
Katayama, Hiroyuki
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
The occurrence and distribution of microcystins were investigated in Lake Taihu, the third largest lake in China.
An extensive survey, larger and broader in scale than previous studies, was conducted in summer 2010.
The highest microcystin concentration was found at southern part of Taihu, which was newly included in this survey.
In northern coastal areas, total cellular concentrations of 20 to 44 μg/L were observed.
In northern offshore waters, levels were up to 4.8 μg/L.
Microcystin occurrence was highly correlated with chemical oxygen demand, turbidity, and chlorophyll-a.
Extracellular/total cellular microcystin (E/T) ratios were calculated and compared to other water quality parameters.
A higher correlation was found using E/T ratios than original microcystin values.
These results show that algal blooms are having a severe impact on Lake Taihu, and further and extensive monitoring and research are required to suppress blooms effectively.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sakai, Hiroshi& Hao, Aimin& Iseri, Yasushi& Wang, Song& Kuba, Takahiro& Zhang, Zhenjia…[et al.]. 2013. Occurrence and Distribution of Microcystins in Lake Taihu, China. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012993
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sakai, Hiroshi…[et al.]. Occurrence and Distribution of Microcystins in Lake Taihu, China. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012993
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sakai, Hiroshi& Hao, Aimin& Iseri, Yasushi& Wang, Song& Kuba, Takahiro& Zhang, Zhenjia…[et al.]. Occurrence and Distribution of Microcystins in Lake Taihu, China. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1012993
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1012993