Chapter 10. Eutrophication: The Microbial Response to High Nutrient Levels
Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
DOI: 10.1002/0470011254.ch10
Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Book Title
Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment
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How to Cite
Sigee, D. C. (2005) Eutrophication: The Microbial Response to High Nutrient Levels, in Freshwater Microbiology: Biodiversity and Dynamic Interactions of Microorganisms in the Aquatic Environment, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester, UK. doi: 10.1002/0470011254.ch10
Publication History
- Published Online: 27 JUN 2005
- Published Print: 10 DEC 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471485292
Online ISBN: 9780470011256
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Keywords:
- eutrophication;
- homeostatic ecosystem;
- algal blooms;
- biomanipulation;
- biological control agent
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Nutrient status of freshwater environments: from oligotrophic to eutrophic systems
General biological changes
Biological assessment of water quality
Problems with intentional eutrophication: destabilization of fishpond ecosystems
Algal blooms and eutrophication
Formation of colonial blue-green algal blooms
Environmental effects of blue-green blooms
Strategies for the control of blue-green algae
Biological control of blue-green algae
Strategies for the control of blue-green algae in different water bodies