Elevated pH Conditions Associated With Microcystis spp. Blooms Decrease Viability of the Cultured Diatom Fragilaria crotonensis and Natural Diatoms in Lake Erie

N. Zepernick, Brittany; R. Gann, Eric; M. Martin, Robbie; L. Pound, Helena; E. Krausfeldt, Lauren; D. Chaffin, Justin; W. Wilhelm, Steven

doi:10.3389/fmicb.2021.598736

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Elevated pH Conditions Associated With Microcystis spp. Blooms Decrease Viability of the Cultured Diatom Fragilaria crotonensis and Natural Diatoms in Lake Erie

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Brittany N. Zepernick

Eric R. Gann

Robbie M. Martin

Abstract

Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms (CyanoHABs) commonly increase water column pH to alkaline levels ≥9.2, and to as high as 11. This elevated pH has been suggested to confer a competitive advantage to cyanobacteria such as Microcystis aeruginosa . Yet, there is limited information regarding the res...

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