Evidence of global dispersal of the harmful cyanobacterium, Raphidiopsis raciborskii, in lentic freshwaters through migratory waterbirds.

The cyanobacterium Raphidiopsis raciborskii has received much attention due to its global distribution and toxin production in freshwater. However, research on understanding the potential factors facilitating its geographical spread, the pattern of increasing range, and long-distance dispersal (LDD) of this species is very limited. In this study, we investigated the role of migratory waterbirds (using domesticated ducks as a proxy) and reservoirs (lentic waterbodies) in global distribution or dispersal of R.

Application of microalgae M9V and S3 for wheat growth promotion and as urea alternatives.

Excessive use of chemical fertilizers to meet the global food demand has caused extensive environmental pollution. Microalgae can be used to enhance agricultural crop production as a potentially sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. In this study, M9V and S3 were isolated from the soil and mass-cultured for use as microalgal fertilizers.