| contributor author | Chen-Xi Sun | |
| contributor author | Genevieve G. R. V. Vergara | |
| contributor author | Karina Yew-Hoong Gin | |
| date accessioned | 2017-12-16T09:16:33Z | |
| date available | 2017-12-16T09:16:33Z | |
| date issued | 2017 | |
| identifier other | %28ASCE%29EE.1943-7870.0001208.pdf | |
| identifier uri | http://138.201.223.254:8080/yetl1/handle/yetl/4240832 | |
| description abstract | This study aimed to explore the potential impact of algal blooms on the survival of viruses in aquatic environments by using Microcystis and somatic coliphage phiX174 as a model algae and model virus, respectively. The phiX174 concentration was determined by double-agar-layer plaque assay (DAL), and the Microcystis density was determined by optical density (OD) measurement at 678 nm. Individual samples were measured before and after filtration through a membrane with pore size of 0.22 μm to account for the differences between unassociated viruses suspended in the water column and the total viable viruses in the sample. The results showed that no significant inactivation or adsorption of phiX174 was caused by Microcystis either in dark condition or under light. However, algae could act as a source of natural organic matter (NOM) and affect phiX174 inactivation. The presence of algae could also reduce phiX174 inactivation because of light attenuation. Therefore, the presence of algae could potentially prolong the survival of virus in aquatic environment. | |
| publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers | |
| title | Interaction of Microcystis and Phix174 in the Aquatic Environment | |
| type | Journal Paper | |
| journal volume | 143 | |
| journal issue | 6 | |
| journal title | Journal of Environmental Engineering | |
| identifier doi | 10.1061/(ASCE)EE.1943-7870.0001208 | |
| tree | Journal of Environmental Engineering:;2017:;Volume ( 143 ):;issue: 006 | |
| contenttype | Fulltext | |
