Abstract:Microcystins (MCs) and cylindrospermopsin (CYN) are the most abundant toxins produced by cyanobacteria in tropical freshwaters. We studied the spatial distribution of MC and CYN in two multipurpose reservoirs, Mahakanadarawa and Nachchaduwa in Anuradhapura district in Sri Lanka in September 2020. Fourteen water quality parameters, phytoplankton composition, chlorophyll-a, MC and CYN concentrations were analyzed in triplicate in 25 sampling sites from each reservoir. Both reservoirs were at hypereutrophic statu… Show more
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