Ecological Influence Assessment on the Occurrence and Control of Harmful Cyanobacterial Blooms in Aquatic Habitats

Dear Colleagues,

Ongoing climate warming and eutrophication have led to an increased frequency and intensity in occurrences of harmful cyanobacterial blooms (HCBs) in freshwaters. As a major ecological problem in aquatic habitats worldwide, HCBs have severely damaged ecosystems and endangered human health through adversely impacting water quality and ecological functions. In addition, several dominant cyanobacterial genera during HCB occurrence can produce and release cyanotoxins and/or musty odors that further increase eco-risks. Numerous efforts have been taken to control and harness HCBs, with the utilization of various physico-chemical and biological methods. The control of HCBs can influence physico-chemical parameters, biological populations and communities, and biogeochemical processes within aquatic habitats. Addressing these aspects can facilitate an understanding of HCB-induced consequences and guide the selection of feasible measurements for HCBs control and management. Therefore, we are launching this Special Issue to study the ecological influences of HCBs occurrences and control on aquatic habitats and ecological processes, with the aim of better understanding the ecological consequences of HCBs and adopting feasible control and management strategies.

For this Special Issue, we are specifically seeking manuscripts that provide novel insights into the ecological consequences associated with HCB occurrences, control and management. Topics that touch on these areas include, but are not limited to, the ecological influences of HCB occurrences and/or any HCB-controlling and cyanotoxin-removing strategy on (i) the physico-chemical characteristics of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, (ii) the biological characteristics at molecular, individual, population and/or community levels, and (iii) biogeochemical processes, e.g., carbon fixation, green house gases emission, and contamination transformation. We welcome original research articles, reviews, short communications, perspectives, and commentaries on the topics of this Special Issue.

Dr. Jieming Li
Dr. Peng Xiao
Guest Editors

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