Essays about: "blue-green algae"

Found 3 essays containing the words blue-green algae.

  1. 1. Application of data-driven models in exploring cyanobacterial bloom risks in Lake Mälaren

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Abigail Huertas Herrera; [2021]
    Keywords : Random Forest; blue-green algae; WHO Alert Level Framework; drinking water supply; cyanobacterial blooms;

    Abstract : Cyanobacteria are a unique organism, a bacterium that develop photosynthesis, thus it contains chlorophyll, a pigment commonly associated to algae. For this reason, cyanobacteria are also known as blue-green algae. One of the secondary metabolites of cyanobacteria is cyanotoxin, a substance which is hepatoxic, neurotoxic, and dermatoxic. READ MORE

  3. 2. Flow Cytometry Sensor System Targeting Escherichia Coli as an Indicator of Faecal Contamination of Water Sources

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Teknisk biologi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

    Author : Tobias Benselfelt; [2014]
    Keywords : Sensor system; Water quality; Flow cytometry; Faecal contamination; Faecal indicator; Escherichia Coli; Untreated water; Near infrared light; NIR; Antibody; Immunoglobulin; IgY; Alexa Fluor 790; Photomultiplier tube; CMOS; camera.;

    Abstract : Poor water quality is a global health concern affecting one billion people around the world. It is important to monitor water sources in order to maintain the quality of our drinking water and to avoid disease outbreaks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Possible Linkages Between Algae Toxins in Drinking Water and Related Illnesses in Windhoek, Namibia

    University essay from Institutionen för teknik

    Author : Helena Gunnarsson; Ana-Maria Sanseovic; [2001]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The sub-tropical climate in Namibia, together with nutrients in the water, creates a good environment for phytoplankton, especially cyanobacteria. Many of these produce toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. One of the algal toxins is microcystin. This toxin is hepatotoxic, i. READ MORE