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  • Limnology
  • Microbiology

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  • Buoyancy of Microcystis colonies is key to bloom occurrence.
  • Seasonal variations in buoyancy are poorly understood due to analytical challenges.
  • Accurate density measurement is crucial for bloom prediction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a reliable method for measuring Microcystis colony density.
  • To investigate the seasonal variation in Microcystis colony density in Lake Taihu.
  • To identify the factors driving Microcystis bloom formation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a novel method based on Stokes' Law to measure Microcystis colony density.
  • Researched the effects of colony shape on settling velocity after gas vesicle collapse.
  • Applied the method to analyze Microcystis colonies in Lake Taihu from January to December.

Main Results:

  • Microcystis colony density in Lake Taihu varied seasonally, decreasing from January to May and increasing by December.
  • Density varied among species: M. wesenbergii > M. aeruginosa > M. ichthyoblabe.
  • Colony density increased with colony size for all studied Microcystis species.

Conclusions:

  • Low density of M. ichthyoblabe from May to July drives bloom formation.
  • Large colony size of M. wesenbergii and M. aeruginosa from August to October drives bloom formation.
  • The developed method provides accurate insights into Microcystis buoyancy and bloom dynamics.