Phycoerythrin and Phycocyanin for the Detection of Cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria has been found to be a numerically abundant faction of the phytoplankton community. Their roles in primary production, community structure, and spatial and temporal distribution are of interest for numerous scientific studies as well as natural water monitoring. Since chlorophyll fluorescence cannot be used to accurately determine cyanobacterial presence, analyzing phycobilin concentrations is essential for detecting, quantifying, and monitoring cyanobacterial levels. Turner Designs now offers two optical kits to quickly and easily detect this portion of the phytoplankton population.

Available from Turner Designs:

• S-0061 Cyanobacteria Detection in Water Using In Vivo Fluorometry
• S-0024 Phycoerythrin and Phycocyanin Optical Kits for the Detection of Cyanobacteria
  
• Calibration for Cyanobacteria Detection