First report of potentially microcystin-producing Microcystis in the Dominican Republic DOI Creative Commons

Alfaniris Vargas Fernandez,

Pedro T. Ramírez,

Iris García Cruz

et al.

Current Research in Microbial Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 100389 - 100389

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

When the amount of nutrients in water bodies increases, cyanobacteria tend to proliferate rapidly freshwater lakes and reservoirs, which can trigger cyanobacterial blooms. This increases risk cyanotoxin generation sources intended for human consumption, crop irrigation, livestock. study focused on identifying presence cyanotoxins Valdesia reservoir, supplies drinking approximately 4 million people Santo Domingo, Azua, San Cristóbal, José de Ocoa, Peravia Dominican Republic. Morphological observation suggested genus Microcystis, was confirmed by amplification sequencing two fragments 16S rRNA gene, as well a fragment mcyA gene involved encoding microcystins. is first report highlight urgent need establish continuous monitoring potentially microcystins-producing Microcystis sp. this important implement appropriate management measures prevent their negative impact public health environment.

Language: Английский

First report of potentially microcystin-producing Microcystis in the Dominican Republic DOI Creative Commons

Alfaniris Vargas Fernandez,

Pedro T. Ramírez,

Iris García Cruz

et al.

Current Research in Microbial Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8, P. 100389 - 100389

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

When the amount of nutrients in water bodies increases, cyanobacteria tend to proliferate rapidly freshwater lakes and reservoirs, which can trigger cyanobacterial blooms. This increases risk cyanotoxin generation sources intended for human consumption, crop irrigation, livestock. study focused on identifying presence cyanotoxins Valdesia reservoir, supplies drinking approximately 4 million people Santo Domingo, Azua, San Cristóbal, José de Ocoa, Peravia Dominican Republic. Morphological observation suggested genus Microcystis, was confirmed by amplification sequencing two fragments 16S rRNA gene, as well a fragment mcyA gene involved encoding microcystins. is first report highlight urgent need establish continuous monitoring potentially microcystins-producing Microcystis sp. this important implement appropriate management measures prevent their negative impact public health environment.

Language: Английский

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