Open AccessIron-stimulated toxin production in Microcystis aeruginosa
Author(s) -
Hans Utkilen,
Nina Gjølme
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
applied and environmental microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.552
H-Index - 324
eISSN - 1070-6291
pISSN - 0099-2240
DOI - 10.1128/aem.61.2.797-800.1995
Subject(s) - microcystis aeruginosa , toxin , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , nitrate , biology , cyanobacteria , bacteria , genetics , organic chemistry
Nitrate- and phosphate-limited conditions had no effect on toxin production by Microcystis aeruginosa. In contrast, iron-limited conditions influenced toxin production by M. aeruginosa, and iron uptake was light dependent. A model for production of toxin by M. aeruginosa is proposed.
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