Shifts in Microbial Community Composition and Microbial-Mediated Processes with Cyanobacterial Algal Bloom Formation

Learn about groundbreaking research on harmful algal blooms (HABs) in this conference presentation from the Georgia Water Resources Conference. Explore how the U.S. Geological Survey investigates cyanobacterial communities in the Western Lake Erie Basin, focusing on their life cycles, toxin production, and environmental impacts. Discover findings from high-throughput amplicon sequencing that reveals how Microcystis species potentially overwinter in lake sediment before triggering summer blooms. Examine the seasonal shifts in water column communities from Synechococcus to Microcystis species and their correlation with cyanotoxin production. Delve into shotgun metagenomics sequencing results that illuminate the functional capabilities of microbial communities during bloom formation. Understand the relationship between microbial-mediated processes and environmental factors that influence harmful algal blooms, providing crucial insights for water quality management and public health protection.