Case Study
Microcystin concentrations following treatments of harmful algal blooms
The Question: Should the fear of “releasing” microcystin deter an algaecide application? Microcystin concentrations following treatments of harmful algal blooms West M. Bishop, Brenda M. Johnson, John H. Rodgers, Jr. Clemson University, Clemson SC Anabaena Pre-treatment Anabaena Post-treatment Microcystis Pre-treatment Microcystis Post-treatment The hypothesis: Many cyanobacteria contain microcystin internally and upon treatment with algaecid