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View article: The short-term effect of nitrogen on freshwater cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins
The short-term effect of nitrogen on freshwater cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins Open
Toxic cyanobacterial blooms are a worldwide concern. Nutrients are among the numerous factors that trigger cyanobacterial blooms and the production of cyanotoxins. This study aimed to assess the effect of nitrogen on cyanobacteria and cyan…
View article: Beneath the Ice: Exploring Winter's Impact on Nutrient and Phytoplankton Dynamics in a Shallow Eutrophic Lake
Beneath the Ice: Exploring Winter's Impact on Nutrient and Phytoplankton Dynamics in a Shallow Eutrophic Lake Open
As global climate patterns evolve, it becomes increasingly vital to understand the seasonal factors influencing nutrient concentrations in lake ecosystems. The complex role of winter dynamics in lakes relative to climate and ecosystem proc…
View article: Phosphorus removal from agricultural tile drainage effluent with activated alumina in novel adsorption reactors
Phosphorus removal from agricultural tile drainage effluent with activated alumina in novel adsorption reactors Open
Subsurface tile drains under agricultural field crops are a major source of phosphorus (P) discharge to aquatic ecosystems, contributing to the eutrophication of surface waters. Adsorption reactors for P removal from drainage water (P‐reac…
View article: Adopt a Lake: Successfully Tracking Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Canadian Surface Waters Through Citizen Science
Adopt a Lake: Successfully Tracking Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Canadian Surface Waters Through Citizen Science Open
The proliferation of harmful waterborne cyanobacterial algal blooms, some of which can produce potent toxins, poses severe risks to environmental and human health. Academic and governmental monitoring efforts may be constrained by budget, …
View article: Seasonal Drivers of Nutrient Concentration in Lake Ecosystems: Evaluating Climate and Ice Phenology Characteristics in a Shallow Eutrophic Lake
Seasonal Drivers of Nutrient Concentration in Lake Ecosystems: Evaluating Climate and Ice Phenology Characteristics in a Shallow Eutrophic Lake Open
The climate is shifting across the globe and understanding seasonal drivers of nutrient concentration in lake ecosystems is important to further our understanding of drivers of biotic change. Additionally, the degree to which winter dynami…
View article: Improving Water Quality in a Hypereutrophic Lake and Tributary Through Agricultural Nutrient Mitigation: A Multi-Year Monitoring Analysis
Improving Water Quality in a Hypereutrophic Lake and Tributary Through Agricultural Nutrient Mitigation: A Multi-Year Monitoring Analysis Open
View article: The Effect of Nitrogen on Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins
The Effect of Nitrogen on Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins Open
View article: Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing to Assess Cyanobacterial Community Composition following Coagulation of Cyanobacterial Blooms
Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing to Assess Cyanobacterial Community Composition following Coagulation of Cyanobacterial Blooms Open
The excessive proliferation of cyanobacteria in surface waters is a widespread problem worldwide, leading to the contamination of drinking water sources. Short- and long-term solutions for managing cyanobacterial blooms are needed for drin…
View article: Occurrence of BMAA Isomers in Bloom-Impacted Lakes and Reservoirs of Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, and the United Kingdom
Occurrence of BMAA Isomers in Bloom-Impacted Lakes and Reservoirs of Brazil, Canada, France, Mexico, and the United Kingdom Open
The neurotoxic alkaloid β-N-methyl-amino-l-alanine (BMAA) and related isomers, including N-(2-aminoethyl glycine) (AEG), β-amino-N-methyl alanine (BAMA), and 2,4-diaminobutyric acid (DAB), have been reported previously in cyanobacterial sa…
View article: Biochar application on commercial field crops using farm-scale equipmen
Biochar application on commercial field crops using farm-scale equipmen Open
Commercial growers who wish to apply biochar to their field crops will need to use conventional agricultural machinery to amend large field areas. Biochar produced by fast pyrolysis of hardwood was applied at a target rate of 5.6 t ha-1 to…
View article: Ammonia volatilization from manure mixed with biochar
Ammonia volatilization from manure mixed with biochar Open
Ammonia (NH 3 ) volatilization from NH 3 -based fertilizer and animal manure reduces their nitrogen (N) fertilizer value and is a source of environmental pollution. Mixing manure with biochar may lower NH 3 volatilization from manure by ad…
View article: Wood-based biochar for small fruit production in southern Quebec, Canada
Wood-based biochar for small fruit production in southern Quebec, Canada Open
The market for small fruits (grapes, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries) is valued at more than $100 million CAD per year in Quebec, Canada. Wood-based biochar is an amendment that improves soil quality, which may boost small fruit…
View article: Toxic Benthic Filamentous Cyanobacteria in Lakes and Rivers of South-Central Quebec, Canada
Toxic Benthic Filamentous Cyanobacteria in Lakes and Rivers of South-Central Quebec, Canada Open
Toxic cyanobacteria are a present and growing threat to ecosystems and public health worldwide. However, most research and regulatory measures have focussed on the planktonic forms of cyanobacteria, with consequently little information ava…
View article: Pharmaceuticals and pesticides in rural community drinking waters of Quebec, Canada – a regional study on the susceptibility to source contamination
Pharmaceuticals and pesticides in rural community drinking waters of Quebec, Canada – a regional study on the susceptibility to source contamination Open
In Canada, the presence of pharmaceuticals and pesticides in municipal drinking water has been examined primarily in larger urban centres which draw their supplies from surface water. However, few studies have examined this issue in smalle…
View article: Biochar Based Inoculants Improve Soybean Growth and Nodulation
Biochar Based Inoculants Improve Soybean Growth and Nodulation Open
Most rhizobial inoculants that stimulate legume yield are applied with carriers that enhance root contact. The physicochemical properties of biochar are suitable for microbial growth, and it could be an alternative to peat, which comes fro…
View article: Biochar is a growth-promoting alternative to peat moss for the inoculation of corn with a pseudomonad
Biochar is a growth-promoting alternative to peat moss for the inoculation of corn with a pseudomonad Open
View article: Cyanotoxins at low doses induce apoptosis and inflammatory effects in murine brain cells: Potential implications for neurodegenerative diseases
Cyanotoxins at low doses induce apoptosis and inflammatory effects in murine brain cells: Potential implications for neurodegenerative diseases Open