Cyanotoxins

This article discusses the economic implications of toxin production by aquatic cyanobacteria, predominantly within the context of freshwater reservoirs. It presents an overview of the various cyanobacterial bloom compositions and toxin profiles typically encountered in these ecosystems. The chapter...

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Published inCyanobacteria pp. 257 - 268
Main Authors Woodhouse, Jason N, Rapadas, Melissa, Neilan, Brett A
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 10.01.2014
Subjects
aquatic cyanobacteria
cyanotoxins
cytotoxins
dermatoxins
economic costs
hepatotoxins
neurotoxins
toxic cyanobacterial blooms
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Summary:This article discusses the economic implications of toxin production by aquatic cyanobacteria, predominantly within the context of freshwater reservoirs. It presents an overview of the various cyanobacterial bloom compositions and toxin profiles typically encountered in these ecosystems. The chapter provides a brief overview of the major cyanotoxin toxocological subgroups, including the hepatotoxins, the neurotoxins, the cytotoxins, and the dermatoxins. The economic costs associated with toxic cyanobacterial blooms are complex and difficult to fully evaluate. If successful, a monitoring program can drastically reduce the economic costs associated with cyanobacterial blooms and their toxins by allowing for early intervention and prevention of exposure of individuals.
ISBN:111994127X
9781119941279
DOI:10.1002/9781118402238.ch16