Title | Biological control of cyanobacteria: principles and possibilities |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Authors | Sigee, D., R. Glenn, M. J. Andrews, and E. G. Bellinger |
Journal title | Hydrobiologia |
Year | 1999 |
Pages | 161 - 172 |
Volume | 395-396 |
Abstract | A range of naturally occurring organisms are available for the biological control of cyanobacteria: including viruses, bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes and protozoa. Development of these organisms as biological control agents involves isolation from environmental samples, characterisation of anti-cyanobacterial activity, microcosm and large-scale field experiments and final development of a biological control lake management strategy. Two groups of antagonist are considered in detail – actinomycetes (e.g. Streptomyces exfoliatus, mode of action by production of a lytic agent) and protozoa (Nuclearia delicatula and Nassula tumida, mode of action by predation). The effectiveness of biological control agents in the lake environment depends on a range of biological and physico-chemical factors. Various strategies can be implemented to optimise their activity. |
Language | eng |
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Biological control of cyanobacteria: principles and possibilities
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Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy