PCR-based detection of microcystin-producing cyanobacterial blooms from Central India.

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2008-01-14
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Microcystin synthetase-gene-specific primers were used to identify hepatotoxic microcystin producing genotypes in six Microcystis spp.-dominant water blooms. Four blooms gave positive PCR reaction. They produced microcystin-RR and -LR amounting to 0.037 to 0.095% of the dry mass.
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Ghosh SK, Das PK, Bagchi SN. PCR-based detection of microcystin-producing cyanobacterial blooms from Central India. Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 2008 Jan; 46(1): 66-70
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/58122
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Indian Journal of Experimental Biology