Investigation of Microcystin in Tai Lake Water and Fish
- VernacularTitle:太湖水域及鱼类体内微囊藻毒素的调查
- Author:
Jianbo YANG
;
Yan CHEN
;
Yudi LIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Water Fishes Microcystin
- From:
Journal of Environment and Health
1993;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To know the pollution situation by microcystin MC in Tai Lake in Wuxi. Methods The MC content in 12 water samples and 28 fish samples in the Tai Lake were determined by ELISA. Results The positive rates of MC in water samples and fish samples were 100%. The mean content of MC in water samples was higher in July 9 874.8 pg/ml than in November 142.8 pg/ml. The mean content of MC in the livers was 27.84 ng/g, in the muscle it was 3.97 ng/g. Conclusion The Tai Lake has been contaminated by microcystin and it can be detected in the fish living in the lake.
