Cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs): Developing a public health response

Lake and Reservoir Management

Volumn 18, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 20-31

  Backer, Lorraine C ^a  

^a NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

Blue green algae; Cyanobacteria; Cyanobacterial toxins; Cyanotoxins; Drinking water

Indexed keywords

EID: 12244295296     PISSN: 07438141     EISSN: 10402381     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/07438140209353926     Document Type: Article

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