Occurrence of potentially toxic cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa in aquatic ecosystems of central Kerala (south India)
The occurrence of M. aeruginosa bloom in two freshwater ponds along central Kerala has been addressed along with the variations in the hydrobiological characteristics of the ecosystem during bloom and non-bloom conditions of the species. Histological studies highlight hepatotoxicity of M. aeruginosa signifying regular monitoring of bloom events in these ecosystems.