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. 1995 Feb;61(2):797–800. doi: 10.1128/aem.61.2.797-800.1995

Iron-stimulated toxin production in Microcystis aeruginosa.

H Utkilen 1, N Gjølme 1
PMCID: PMC167340  PMID: 7574617

Abstract

Nitrate- and phosphate-limited conditions had no effect on toxin production by Microcystis aeruginosa. In contrast, iron-limited conditions influenced toxin production by M. aeruginosa, and iron uptake was light dependent. A model for production of toxin by M. aeruginosa is proposed.

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