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Library Resources for Cyanobacteria

Algae
(EBSCOhost)
Discusses cyanobacteria and algae. Topics discussed include tiny phytoplankton that is the base of aquatic food chains and seafood, symptoms after consumption of tainted seafood including memory loss, diarrhea, and vomiting, and impact of climate change on algal blooms and breakfast smoothie that contains cyanobacteria.

Algae Battery Used to Power Processor
(EBSCOhost)
This brief article describes a photosynthetic power generator composed of blue-green algae sealed within a container, that was used to power a computer for six months.

Blue-Green Algae
(Gale In Context: Science)
Cyanobacteria are also known as blue-green algae because of their color, a by-product of the photosynthetic activity of the microbes. This reference article describes characteristics, development, harmful toxins and benefits, and more.

Cyanobacteria
(CREDO Reference)
Very thorough and comprehensive coverage of the topic from the Encyclopedia of Microbiology, 4th ed. by Thomas M. Schmidt (editor). Includes a number of helpful images and illustrations.

Cyanobacteria as a Biocatalyst for Sustainable Production of Biofuels and Chemicals
(EBSCOhost)
This article explores the potential of microorganisms such as algae and cyanobacteria as third-generation biofuel catalysts, devoid of the limitations associated with contemporary biofuels.

Role of Cyanobacteria in Agricultural and Industrial Sectors: An Outlook on Economically Important Byproducts
Cyanobacteria are potential organisms, which are used as food, feed and fuel. The article looks at uses of cyanobacteria for treatment of industrial and domestic wastewaters, biofertilizers for the improvement of nutrient or mineral status and water-holding capacity of the soil, and pharmaceuticals, nutraceutical and chemical industries.

Cyanobacteria
From Life from Light: How to Grow a Planet
(Films on Demand)

Over time, different bacteria evolved to use other light, making them appear green. They became the ancestors of all plants on earth. Unlike the purple bacteria, they produced oxygen. To find out how, we can look at plants alive today. A BBC Production.

 

Blue-green Algae (Cyanobacteria) from Pond to Lab - Pondlife, Episode #2

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