Project #2881

Early Detection of Cyanobacterial Toxins Using Genetic Methods

$400,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Chris
Saint
Research Manager
Michaela N Hasan
Contractor
Water Research Australia Limited
Cyanobacteria & Cyanotoxins
Nutrients

Abstract

Assesses the development status and the potential for applying molecular tools for detecting organisms that produce cyanotoxins. Also provides water utilities with robust and functional detection tools for managing the risk from cyanobacterial toxins. Research partner: CRCWQT (Australia). Published in 2007.