Algae, phytoplankton and eutrophication research and management in South Africa: Past, present and future

African Journal of Aquatic Science

Volumn 37, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 17-25

  van Ginkela, C E ^a  

^a Cripsis Environment   (South Africa)

Author keywords

aquatic systems; blooms; blue green algae; cyanobacteria; ecological; history; limnology

Indexed keywords

ALGAE; CHLOROPHYTA; CYANOBACTERIA;

EID: 84859633299     PISSN: 16085914     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2989/16085914.2012.665432     Document Type: Article

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