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Genetic variability of the invasive cyanobacteria Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii from Bir M'cherga reservoir (Tunisia).
Archives of microbiology - 1 Aug 2011
Fathalli Afef, Jenhani Amel Ben Rejeb, Moreira Cristiana, Azevedo Joana, Welker Martin, Romdhane Mohamed, Antunes Agostinho, Vasconcelos Vitor
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Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii is an invasive freshwater cyanobacteria of tropical origin, also found in temperate regions. Due to its known ability to produce potent toxins, such as cylindrospermopsin and the paralytic shellfish poisoning, this species is of major concern from a water quality perspective. This study presents a genetic characterization of four C. raciborskii strains isolated from the Bir M'cherga...
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