Abstract
The diversity of microcystin-producing cyanobacteria in the western basin of Lake Erie was studied using sequence analysis of mcyA gene fragments. Distinct populations of potentially toxic Microcystis and Planktothrix were found in spatially isolated locations. This study highlights previously undocumented diversity of potentially toxic cyanobacteria.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Amino Acid Sequence
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Bacterial Proteins / chemistry
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Bacterial Proteins / genetics*
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
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Cyanobacteria / classification*
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Cyanobacteria / genetics
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Cyanobacteria / metabolism
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Fresh Water / microbiology*
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Genetic Variation
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Microcystins
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Microcystis / classification*
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Microcystis / genetics
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Microcystis / metabolism
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Molecular Sequence Data
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Peptide Synthases / chemistry
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Peptide Synthases / genetics*
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Peptide Synthases / metabolism
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Peptides, Cyclic / biosynthesis*
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
Substances
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Bacterial Proteins
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Microcystins
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Peptides, Cyclic
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microcystin
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Peptide Synthases
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microcystin synthetase A
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