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Interactions of reservoir microbiota: eutrophication — related environmental problems

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Microbial Processes in Reservoirs

Part of the book series: Developments in Hydrobiology ((DIHY,volume 27))

Abstract

Reservoir ecosystems provide diverse and variable habitats for microbial assemblages. Fossil evidence of microbial assemblages date back 3400–3500 million years and highlight the important historical role of microbial interactions in the evolution of aquatic communities. Simple mathematical representations help to conceptualize the interaction of microbial species; however, they are too simplified and assumption-based to accurately describe interactions in reservoirs. Experimental observations of dominant reservoir species remain the best tool for deciphering microbial interactions.

General microbial interactions occur within and between the autotrophic and heterotrophic components of microbial assemblages. Community metabolism, physical and chemical factors, and sedimentation/sediment systems regulate the structure and function of the reservoir microbial habitat.

Reservoir microbial interactions change with the natural ageing process known as eutrophication. One general characteristic of the advanced stages of eutrophication is the increased frequency of population imbalances or blooms with large numbers of cyanobacteria. Microbial interactions during bloom sequences often result in undesirable water quality characteristics. Recent studies of bloom interactions point to bloom products which add new environmental health significance to traditional eutrophication-related water quality problems. In addition to the taste and odor problems commonly associated with bloom events, episodes of toxicity, mutagenicity and teratogenicity have emerged. Autotrophic/heterotrophic imbalances can also occur with potential public health problems involving pathogens and/or resistance factors (R factor plasmids).

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