Advances in Monitoring and Modelling Algal Blooms in Freshwater Reservoirs [electronic resource] General Principles and a Case study of Macau / edited by Inchio Lou, Boping Han, Weiying Zhang.
This book describes essential principles of and approaches to monitoring and modeling algal blooms. Freshwater algal blooms have become a growing concern worldwide. They are caused by a high level of cyanobacteria, particularly Microcystis spp. and Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii, which can produce m...
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Language: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer,
2017.
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2017. |
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Advances in Monitoring and Modelling Algal Blooms in Freshwater Reservoirs: General Principles and a Case Study of Macau |
Format: | Electronic eBook |
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This book describes essential principles of and approaches to monitoring and modeling algal blooms. Freshwater algal blooms have become a growing concern worldwide. They are caused by a high level of cyanobacteria, particularly Microcystis spp. and Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii, which can produce microcystin and cylindrospermopsin, respectively. Since long-term exposure to these cyanotoxins may affect public health, the reliable detection and quantification of these harmful algae species has become a priority in water quality management. The book utilizes an advanced monitoring approach to identify and quantify cyanobacteria species and various cyanotoxin-producing genotypes. Further, it uses a modeling approach to forecast the occurrence of the phytoplankton that causes algal blooms in freshwater reservoirs, providing a comprehensive picture of currently available micro- and macro-techniques for studying the problem of algal blooms. As such, it offers a valuable guide for researchers, graduate students and professional engineers engaged in monitoring and modeling water quality in lakes and reservoirs. |
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ISBN: | 9789402409338 (online) |