Event name: | BT-10-001 | |
Country: | BOTSWANA | |
Nature of the harmful event: |
High Phyto concentration , Freshwater | |
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Toxicity detected: | Yes (Approximate range: microcystins) | |
Associated syndrome: | Cyanobacterial toxins effects | |
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Report the outcome of a monitoring programme: | No | |
Event occurred before in this location: | ||
Individuals to contact: | Xiao, Man |
Location: | Latitude: -23.750000, Longitude: 25.900000 | |
General location information: |
Notwane River, HAB Area code(s): |
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Causative organism known: | Yes | |
Causative Species/Genus: |
Microcystis spp.
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Chlorophyll concentration, if known: | µg/l | |
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Event-related bibliography: | E. Mbukwa et al., Toxic Microcystis novacekii T20-3 from Phakalane Ponds, Botswana: PCR amplifications of microcystin synthetase (mcy) genes, extraction and LC-ESI-MS identification of microcystins. Journal of Analytical & Bioanalytical Techniques 6, doi:10.4172/2161- 0525.S4177-4010 (2015). |
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