Ohio Sea Grant College Program

Bacterial Contribution to Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition in Lake Erie Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom Communities Is Dependent on Bloom Stage

Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (cHABs) are expanding globally and often involve toxin-producing species such as Microcystis aeruginosa that pose ecological and public health risks. Some cyanobacteria, including some strains of M. aeruginosa, lack antioxidant enzymes such as...