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An enzyme-limited immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to monitor spatial and temporal variation of microcystins (MCs) in Lake Taihu. MC concentrations were higher in summer and autumn than in other seasons. Maximal MC concentration was 15.6 μg L−1. Compared to central Lake Taihu and Wuli Bay, Meiliang Bay had higher MC concentrations due to high biomass of Microcystis.
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Xu, Q., Chen, W. & Gao, G. Seasonal variations in microcystin concentrations in Lake Taihu, China. Environ Monit Assess 145, 75–79 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-007-0016-5
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