Harmful phytoplankton diversity and dynamics in an upwelling region (Sagres, SW Portugal) revealed by ribosomal RNA microarray combined with microscopy

by | Feb 18, 2019 | CERES publications, marine aquaculture

This study couples traditional microscopy with 18S/28S rRNA microarray to improve the detection of HAB species and investigates the relation between HAB and the specific oceanographic conditions in the region.

The findings were in agreement with the results from toxicity monitoring of shellfish by the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere and confirm the suitability of the RNA microarray method for HABs detection and aquaculture management applications.

Danchenko S, Fragoso B, Guillebault D, Icely J, Berzano M, Newton A. Harmful phytoplankton diversity and dynamics in an upwelling region (Sagres, SW Portugal) revealed by ribosomal RNA microarray combined with microscopy. Harmful algae. 2019 Feb 1;82:52-71.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2018.12.002