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Project Code [2008-FS-EH-3-S5]
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Project title
Population dynamics and molecular characterisation of biotoxin-producing cyanobacteria in west and northwest Irish lakes.
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG)
Lead Applicant
Nicolas Touzet
Project Abstract
In relation with the Water Framework Directive and the Water Quality in Ireland Reports, eutrophication and algal overgrowth have been identified as major pressures towards the quality of Irish lakes. Seasonal blooms of biotoxin-producing cyanobacteria constitute serious threats toward aquatic ecosystems and human health.Population dynamics and genetic characterisation of toxic cyanobacteria will be investigated in west and northwest Irish lakes in the summer months by conducting field surveys and carrying out molecular and toxin analyses in the laboratory. A new method based on FlowCAM technology allowing high sample throughput analysis of phytoplankton assemblages in aquatic ecosystems will be developed.
Grant Approved
�327,735.00
Research Hub
Healthy Environment
Research Theme
Impacts on Aquatic Ecosystems & Human Health (including Drinking Water)
Initial Projected Completion Date
31/07/2011