Title |
Deciphering the genetic basis of microcystin tolerance
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Published in |
BMC Genomics, September 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1471-2164-15-776 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Anke Schwarzenberger, Thomas Sadler, Susanne Motameny, Kamel Ben-Khalifa, Peter Frommolt, Janine Altmüller, Kathryn Konrad, Eric von Elert |
Abstract |
Cyanobacteria constitute a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems by producing toxic secondary metabolites, e.g. microcystins. These microcystins have been shown to harm livestock, pets and humans and to affect ecosystem service and functioning. Cyanobacterial blooms are increasing worldwide in intensity and frequency due to eutrophication and global warming. However, Daphnia, the main grazer of planktonic algae and cyanobacteria, has been shown to be able to suppress bloom-forming cyanobacteria and to adapt to cyanobacteria that produce microcystins. Since Daphnia's genome was published only recently, it is now possible to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms of microcystin tolerance of Daphnia. |
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