Succession and toxicity of Microcystis and Anabaena (Dolichospermum) blooms are controlled by nutrient-dependent allelopathic interactions

• Published in: Harmful algae Vol. 74; pp. 67 - 77
• Main Authors: Chia, Mathias A., Jankowiak, Jennifer G., Kramer, Benjamin J., Goleski, Jennifer A., Huang, I-Shuo, Zimba, Paul V., do Carmo Bittencourt-Oliveira, Maria, Gobler, Christopher J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.04.2018
• Subjects: algal blooms; allelochemicals; allelopathy; Anabaena; Anatoxin; Aquatic ecosystems; coculture; Cyanotoxins; Diazotrophs; enzyme activity; filtrates; Glutathione S-transferase; glutathione transferase; Interspecific competitions; Microcystin; microcystins; Microcystis; mixed culture; nitrogen; nitrogen fixation; nutrient availability; nutrient content; Phytoplankton; poisonous algae; toxicity; Diazotrophs; Cyanotoxins; Anatoxin; Microcystin; Phytoplankton; Interspecific competitions; Glutathione S-transferase; Aquatic ecosystems

[Display omitted] •Microcystis inhibited the growth of Anabaena strains under high nutrient levels.•Allelopathic interactions were partly dependent on ambient nutrient levels.•Microcystin content of Microcystis was reduced by low nitrogen and Anabaena.•Anabaena dominated under low N, while Microcyst...