Advances in monitoring and modelling algal blooms in freshwater reservoirs : general principles and a case study of Macau

• Other Authors: Lou, Inchio (Editor), Han, Boping (Editor), Zhang, Weiying (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer, [2016]
• Subjects: Algal blooms > Monitoring > China > Macau.; China > Macau.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9789402409338; 9789402409314
• Physical Description: 1 online resource
• Access: Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty

This book describes essential principles of and approaches to monitoring and modeling algal blooms. Freshwater algal blooms have become a growing concern worldwide. They are caused by a high level of cyanobacteria, particularly Microcystis spp. and Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii, which can produce microcystin and cylindrospermopsin, respectively. Since long-term exposure to these cyanotoxins may affect public health, the reliable detection and quantification of these harmful algae species has become a priority in water quality management. The book utilizes an advanced monitoring approach to identify and quantify cyanobacteria species and various cyanotoxin-producing genotypes. Further, it uses a modeling approach to forecast the occurrence of the phytoplankton that causes algal blooms in freshwater reservoirs, providing a comprehensive picture of currently available micro- and macro-techniques for studying the problem of algal blooms. As such, it offers a valuable guide for researchers, graduate students and professional engineers engaged in monitoring and modeling water quality in lakes and reservoirs.