Successional conditions of <italic style="font-style: italic">Dolichospermum</italic> and <italic style="font-style: italic">Microcystis</italic> in Taihu Lake, China

Yuyang LIU; Guangwei ZHU; Yawen FAN; Chaoxuan GUO

doi:10.1007/s00343-024-4063-3

Your Location：

Home >

Browse articles >

Successional conditions of Dolichospermum and Microcystis in Taihu Lake, China

Special Section: Scientific control of cyanobacterial blooms and their secondary hazards | Updated：2024-12-24

- Successional conditions of Dolichospermum and Microcystis in Taihu Lake, China
- Journal of Oceanology and Limnology Vol. 42, Issue 6, Pages: 1777-1788(2024)
- Affiliations：
  
  1.College of Science and Technology, Harbin Normal University, Harbin150025, China
  2.State Key Laboratory of Lake Science and Environment, Nanjing Institute of Geography and Limnology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing210008, China
- Author bio：
  
  fanyaw@163.com
  cxguo@niglas.ac.cn
- Funds：
- DOI：10.1007/s00343-024-4063-3
  CLC：
- Received：29 February 2024，
  
  Published：01 November 2024
- Accepted：
Scan QR Code
LIU Yuyang,ZHU Guangwei,FAN Yawen,et al.Successional conditions of Dolichospermum and Microcystis in Taihu Lake, China[J].Journal of Oceanology and Limnology,2024,42(06):1777-1788.
DOI：

LIU Yuyang,ZHU Guangwei,FAN Yawen,et al.Successional conditions of Dolichospermum and Microcystis in Taihu Lake, China[J].Journal of Oceanology and Limnology,2024,42(06):1777-1788. DOI： 10.1007/s00343-024-4063-3.

摘要

Abstract

Dolichospermum

spp. and

Microcystis

spp. are two common cyanobacteria that form blooms in the Changjiang (Yangtze) River basin

but the environmental conditions for their succession in large lakes are still unclear. Based on daily monitoring data from Meiliang Bay in Taihu Lake from March to June

2016‍‍‍–‍2018

we studied the environmental conditions necessary for the succession of these two cyanobacteria. Results show that from March to June

the dominant genera of cyanobacteria experienced succession and co-dominated with

Microcystis

. The succession process included three stages. In Stage Ⅰ

the biomass of

Dolichospermum

and

Microcystis

was similar (March)

but

Dolichospermum

was dominant for most of the period. In Stage Ⅱ

dominance alternated between

Dolichospermum

and

Microcystis

(April to mid-May). In Stage Ⅲ

the biomass of

Microcystis

dominated (mid-May to June). In addition

temperature and nutrients across the three stages varied significantly. The average temperature increased continuously from 10.9 to 18.4

and to 24.2 °‍‍C. The total nitrogen content decreased from 2.87 to 2.40

and to 1.86 mg/L. The total phosphorus content increased from 0.08 to 0.09

and to 0.12 mg/L. Correlation analysis revealed that

Microcystis

biomass was positively correlated with temperature and total phosphorus.

Dolichospermum

biomass was positively correlated with total nitrogen. Classification and regression tree displays that when the temperature was below 18.1 °‍‍C

Dolichospermum

dominated; above 18.1 °‍‍C

Microcystis

took over. Further analysis revealed that when temperature reached 18 °‍‍C

the biomass of

Microcystis

increased exponentially

and the biomass of

Dolichospermum

exhibited a Gaussian distribution trend. This finding indicat

ed that temperature was the key factor in the succession of

Dolichospermum

and

Microcystis

in nutrient-rich shallow lakes. As nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations decrease

the dominant species of cyanobacteria will diversify its development. The results of this study provide a foundation for risk prediction and control strategies for cyanobacterial blooms in lakes and reservoirs.

关键词

Keywords

references

Bowes M J , Loewenthal M , Read D S et al . 2016 . Identifying multiple stressor controls on phytoplankton dynamics in the River Thames (UK) using high-frequency water quality data . Science of the Total Environment , 569 - 570 : 1489 - 1499 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.239 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.239 .

Cao J , Tian Z B , Chu Z S et al . 2022 . Nitrogen and phosphorus control thresholds of cyanobacterial blooms in Lake Taihu . Journal of Lake Sciences , 34 ( 4 ): 1075 - 1089 , https://doi.‍org/10.18307/2022.0403. https://doi.‍org/10.18307/2022.0403. (in Chinese with English abstract) . https://do 10.18307/2022.0403 http://dx.doi.org/10.18307/2022.0403

Deng J M , Qin B Q , Paerl H W et al . 2014 . Earlier and warmer springs increase cyanobacterial ( Microcystis spp.) blooms in subtropical Lake Taihu, China . Freshwater Biology , 59 ( 5 ): 1076 - 1085 , https://doi.‍‍org/10.1111/fwb.12330 https://doi.‍‍org/10.1111/fwb.12330 . https://do 10.1111/fwb.12330 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/fwb.12330

Deng J M , Tang X M , Qin B Q et al . 2020 . Decreasing nitrogen loading and climate change promotes the occurrence of nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria in a restored city lake . Hydrobiologia , 847 ( 13 ): 2963 - 2975 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-020-04299-7 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-020-04299-7 .

Edwards K F , Thomas M K , Klausmeier C A et al . 2016 . Phytoplankton growth and the interaction of light and temperature: a synthesis at the species and community level . Limnology and Oceanography , 61 ( 4 ): 1232 - 1244 , https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.10282 https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.10282 .

Espie G S , Miller A G , Birch D G et al . 1988 . Simultaneous transport of CO 2 and HCO 3 - by the cyanobacterium Synechococcus UTEX 625 . Plant Physiology , 87 ( 3 ): 551 - 554 , https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.87.3.551 https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.87.3.551 .

Guo C X , Zhu G W , Qin B Q et al . 2019 . Climate exerts a greater modulating effect on the phytoplankton community after 2007 in eutrophic Lake Taihu, China: evidence from 25 years of recordings . Ecological Indicators , 105 : 82 - 91 , https://doi.org/10.17615/sqc7-fv58 https://doi.org/10.17615/sqc7-fv58 .

Guo Y Q , Meng H , Deng D L et al . 2023 . Research progress on effects of climate warming on the growth, metabolism and mechanism of Microcystis . Environmental Ecology , 5 ( 7 ): 79 - 86 . (in Chinese with English abstract)

Higgins S N , Paterson M J , Hecky R E et al . 2018 . Biological nitrogen fixation prevents the response of a eutrophic lake to reduced loading of nitrogen: evidence from a 46-year whole-lake experiment . Ecosystems , 21 ( 6 ): 1088 - 1100 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-017-0204-2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10021-017-0204-2 .

Ho J C , Michalak A M , Pahlevan N . 2019 . Widespread global increase in intense lake phytoplankton blooms since the 1980 s. Nature , 574 ( 7780 ): 667 - 670 , https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1648-7 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1648-7 .

Hu H Y . 2011 . The Biology of Water-Blooms Blue-Green Algae . Science Press , Beijing , China. (in Chinese)

Hu H Y , Wei Y X . 2006 . The Freshwarter Algae of China: Systematics, Taxonomy and Ecology . Science Press , Beijing , China. (in Chinese)

Huang C H , Wang C H , Yuan N N et al . 2023 . Ceramsite made from drinking water treatment residue for water treatment: a critical review in association with typical ceramsite making . Journal of Environmental Management , 328 : 117000 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117000 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.117000 .

Huisman J , Codd G A , Paerl H W et al . 2018 . Cyanobacterial blooms . Nature Reviews Microbiology , 16 ( 8 ): 471 - 483 , https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-018-0040-1 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-018-0040-1 .

Jin X C , Tu Q Y . 1990 . The Standard Methods in Lake Eutrophication Investigation (2 nd edition) . China Environmental Science Press , Beijing . (in Chinese)

Jöhnk K D , Huisman J , Sharples J et al . 2008 . Summer heatwaves promote blooms of harmful cyanobacteria . Global Change Biology , 14 ( 3 ): 495 - 512 , https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2007.01510.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2007.01510.x .

Konopka A , Brock T D . 1978 . Effect of temperature on blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) in Lake Mendota . Applied and Environmental Microbiology , 36 ( 4 ): 572 - 576 , https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.36.4.572-576.1978 https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.36.4.572-576.1978 .

Kosten S , Huszar V L M , Bécares E et al . 2012 . Warmer climates boost cyanobacterial dominance in shallow lakes . Global Change Biology , 18 ( 1 ): 118 - 126 , https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02488.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2486.2011.02488.x .

Li H M , Gu X H , Chen H H et al . 2022 . Co-occurrence of multiple cyanotoxins and taste-and-odor compounds in the large eutrophic Lake Taihu, China: dynamics, driving factors, and challenges for risk assessment . Environmental Pollution , 294 : 118594 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118594 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118594 .

Li X C , Dreher T W , Li R H . 2016 . An overview of diversity, occurrence, genetics and toxin production of bloom-forming Dolichospermum ( Anabaena ) species . Harmful Algae , 54 : 54 - 68 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2015.10.015 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2015.10.015 .

Liu X M , Zhang G X . 2022 . A review of studies on the impact of climate change on cyanobacteria blooms in lakes . Advances in Water Science , 33 ( 2 ): 316 - 326 , https://doi.org/10.14042/j.cnki.32.1309.2022.02.015. https://doi.org/10.14042/j.cnki.32.1309.2022.02.015. (in Chinese with English abstract)

McDonald K E , Lehman J T . 2013 . Dynamics of Aphanizomenon and Microcystis (cyanobacteria) during experimental manipulation of an urban impoundment . Lake and Reservoir Management , 29 ( 2 ): 103 - 115 , https://doi.org/10.1080/10402381.2013.800172 https://doi.org/10.1080/10402381.2013.800172 .

Miller T R , Beversdorf L , Chaston S D et al . 2013 . Spatiotemporal molecular analysis of cyanobacteria blooms reveals Microcystis - Aphanizomenon interactions . PLoS One , 8 ( 9 ): e74933 , https://doi.‍org/10.1371/journal.pone.0074933 https://doi.‍org/10.1371/journal.pone.0074933 . https://do 10.1371/journal.pone.0074933 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0074933

Nalewajko C , Murphy T P . 2001 . Effects of temperature, and availability of nitrogen and phosphorus on the abundance of Anabaena and Microcystis in Lake Biwa, Japan: an experimental approach . Limnology , 2 ( 1 ): 45 - 48 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s102010170015 https://doi.org/10.1007/s102010170015 .

O'Neil J M , Davis T W , Burford M A et al . 2012 . The rise of harmful cyanobacteria blooms: the potential roles of eutrophication and climate change . Harmful Algae , 14 : 313 - 334 , https://doi.org/10.‍‍1016/J.HAL.2011.10.027 https://doi.org/10.‍‍1016/J.HAL.2011.10.027 .

Ohkubo N , Yaki O , Okada M . 1993 . Studies on the succession of blue-green algae, Microcystis , Anabaena , Oscillatoria and Phormidium in Lake Kasumigaura . Environmental Technology , 14 ( 5 ): 433 - 442 , https://doi.org/10.1080/09593339309385311 https://doi.org/10.1080/09593339309385311 .

Paerl H W , Hall N S , Calandrino E S . 2011 . Controlling harmful cyanobacterial blooms in a world experiencing anthropogenic and climatic-induced change . Science of the Total Environment , 409 ( 10 ): 1739 - 1745 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.02.001 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2011.02.001 .

Paerl H W , Huisman J . 2008 . Blooms like it hot . Science , 320 ( 5872 ): 57 - 58 , https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1155398 https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1155398 .

Paerl H W , Huisman J . 2009 . Climate change: a catalyst for global expansion of harmful cyanobacterial blooms . Environmental Microbiology Reports , 1 ( 1 ): 27 - 37 , https://doi.org/10.1111/j.‍1758-2229.2008.00004.x https://doi.org/10.1111/j.‍1758-2229.2008.00004.x .

Paerl H W , Otten T G . 2013 . Harmful cyanobacterial blooms: causes, consequences, and controls . Microbial Ecology , 65 ( 4 ): 995 - 1010 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-012-0159-y https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-012-0159-y .

Paerl H W , Otten T G . 2016 . Duelling 'CyanoHABs': unravelling the environmental drivers controlling dominance and succession among diazotrophic and non-N 2 -fixing harmful cyanobacteria . Environmental Microbiology , 18 ( 2 ): 316 - 324 , https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.13035 https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.13035 .

Paerl H W , Tucker J , Bland P T . 1983 . Carotenoid enhancement and its role in maintaining blue-green algal ( Microcystis aeruginosa ) surface blooms . Limnology and Oceanography , 28 ( 5 ): 847 - 857 , https://doi.org/10.4319/lo.1983.28.5.0847 https://doi.org/10.4319/lo.1983.28.5.0847 .

Qu N , Li M , Zhang W et al . 2022 . Long-term trends and driving factors of Dolichospermum biomass in Lake Taihu . Journal of Lake Sciences , 34 ( 3 ): 727 - 739 , https://doi.org/10.18307/2022.0303. https://doi.org/10.18307/2022.0303. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Rigosi A , Carey C C , Ibelings B W et al . 2014 . The interaction between climate warming and eutrophication to promote cyanobacteria is dependent on trophic state and varies among taxa . Limnology and Oceanography , 59 ( 1 ): 99 - 114 , https://doi.org/10.4319/lo.2014.59.1.0099 https://doi.org/10.4319/lo.2014.59.1.0099 .

Robarts R D , Zohary T . 1987 . Temperature effects on photosynthetic capacity, respiration, and growth rates of bloom-forming cyanobacteria . New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research , 21 ( 3 ): 391 - 399 , https://doi.org/10.1080/00288330.‍1987.9516235 https://doi.org/10.1080/00288330.‍1987.9516235 .

Schindler D W . 2012 . The dilemma of controlling cultural eutrophication of lakes . Proceedings of the Royal Society B : Biological Sciences , 279 ( 1746 ): 4322 - 4333 , https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1032 https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2012.1032 .

Schindler D W , Carpenter S R , Chapra S C et al . 2016 . Reducing Phosphorus to Curb Lake Eutrophication is a Success . Environmental Science ＆ Technology , 50 ( 17 ): 8923 - 8929 , https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.6b02204 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.6b02204 .

Schindler D W , Hecky R E , Findlay D L et al . 2008 . Eutrophication of lakes cannot be controlled by reducing nitrogen input: results of a 37-year whole-ecosystem experiment . Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America , 105 ( 32 ): 11254 - 11258 , https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0805108105 https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0805108105 .

Shatwell T , Köhler J . 2019 . Decreased nitrogen loading controls summer cyanobacterial blooms without promoting nitrogen-ﬁxing taxa: long-term response of a shallow lake . Limnology and Oceanography , 64 ( S1 ): S166 - S178 , https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.11002 https://doi.org/10.1002/lno.11002 .

Soares M C S , de A . Rocha M I, Marinho M M et al. 2009 . Changes in species composition during annual cyanobacterial dominance in a tropical reservoir: physical factors, nutrients and grazing effects. Aquatic Microbial Ecology , 57 ( 2 ): 137 - 149 , https://doi.org/10.3354/ame01336 https://doi.org/10.3354/ame01336 .

Thomas M K , Litchman E . 2016 . Effects of temperature and nitrogen availability on the growth of invasive and native cyanobacteria . Hydrobiologia , 763 ( 1 ): 357 - 369 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-015-2390-2 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-015-2390-2 .

Wan L L , Chen X Y , Deng Q H et al . 2019 . Phosphorus strategy in bloom-forming cyanobacteria ( Dolichospermum and Microcystis ) and its role in their succession . Harmful Algae , 84 : 46 - 55 , https://doi.‍org/10.1016/j.hal.2019.02.007 https://doi.‍org/10.1016/j.hal.2019.02.007 . https://do 10.1016/j.hal.2019.02.007 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2019.02.007

Willis A , Chuang A W , Burford M A . 2016 . Nitrogen fixation by the diazotroph Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii (Cyanophyceae) . Journal of Phycology , 52 ( 5 ): 854 - 862 , https://doi.org/10.1111/jpy.12451 https://doi.org/10.1111/jpy.12451 .

Wu Y L , Li L , Zheng L L et al . 2016 . Patterns of succession between bloom-forming cyanobacteria Aphanizomenon flos - aquae and Microcystis and related environmental factors in large, shallow Dianchi Lake, China . Hydrobiologia , 765 ( 1 ): 1 - 13 , https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-015-2392-0 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10750-015-2392-0 .

Xu D M , Yu L , Zhang M et al . 2022 . Research progress of ecophysiological characteristics and monitoring for Dolichospermum . Water Purification Technology , 41 ( 1 ): 4 - 13 , https://doi.‍org/10.15890/j.cnki.jsjs.2022.01.002. https://doi.‍org/10.15890/j.cnki.jsjs.2022.01.002. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Xu H , Qin B Q , Zhu G W . 2012 . Nutrient limitation of cyanobacterial growth in different regions of Lake Taihu in summer . China Environmental Science , 32 ( 12 ): 2230 - 2236 , https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.‍‍1000-6923.2012.‍12.018. https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.‍‍1000-6923.2012.‍12.018. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Yang Y , Zeng L , Wu Y H et al . 2022 . Research progress on hydrodynamic mechanisms and simulation of Microcystis blooms . Journal of China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research , 20 ( 5 ): 449 - 463 , https://doi.org/10.13244/j.cnki.jiwhr.20210277. https://doi.org/10.13244/j.cnki.jiwhr.20210277. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Zhang M , Shi X L , Yang Z et al . 2021 . Characteristics and driving factors of the long-term shifts between Microcystis and Dolichospermum in Lake Taihu and Lake Chaohu . Journal of Lake Sciences , 33 ( 4 ): 1051 - 1061 , https://doi.org/10.18307/2021.0408. https://doi.org/10.18307/2021.0408. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Zhang M , Yang Z , Yu Y et al . 2020 . Interannual and seasonal shift between Microcystis and Dolichospermum : a 7-year investigation in Lake Chaohu, China . Water , 12 ( 7 ): 1978 , https://doi.org/10.3390/w12071978 https://doi.org/10.3390/w12071978 .

Zhang M , Zhang Y C , Yang Z et al . 2016 . Spatial and seasonal shifts in bloom-forming cyanobacteria in Lake Chaohu: patterns and driving factors . Phycological Research , 64 ( 1 ): 44 - 55 , https://doi.org/10.1111/pre.12112 https://doi.org/10.1111/pre.12112 .

Zhang T , Li D L , Wang G P et al . 2014 . Identification and expression analysis of the gene associated with geosmin production in Lyngbya kuetzingii UTEX 1547 (cyanobacteria) . Harmful Algae , 39 : 127 - 133 , https://doi.‍org/10.1016/j.hal.2014.07.005 https://doi.‍org/10.1016/j.hal.2014.07.005 . https://do 10.1016/j.hal.2014.07.005 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hal.2014.07.005

Zhu G W , Qin B Q , Zhang Y L et al . 2018 . Variation and driving factors of nutrients and chlorophyll- a concentrations in northern region of Lake Taihu , China , 2005 - 2017 . Journal of Lake Sciences , 30 ( 2 ): 279 - 295 , https://doi.org/10.18307/2018.0201. https://doi.org/10.18307/2018.0201. (in Chinese with English abstract)

Views

Downloads

CSCD

Alert me when the article has been cited

Submit

Tools

Publicity Resources

Limiting factors on aquatic ecological health of Caizi Lake, a Changjiang River-isolated shallow lake: implications for lake restoration

The summer pattern of phytoplankton pigment assemblages in response to water masses in the Yellow Sea

Cyanobacterial bloom removal by rapid flocculation and settling using modified iron tailings sand materials

Phytoplankton functional groups in Poyang Lake: succession and driving factors

Recent Advances of Atomization Characteristics under Oscillating Backpressure Conditions in Liquid Rocket Engines

Related Author

Zihao SONG

Mengyuan ZHU

Hai XU

Yongjiu CAI

Yunlin ZHANG

Zhifan GUI

Wei ZOU

Zhongya FAN

Related Institution

The Key Laboratory of Water and Air Pollution Control of Guangdong Province, South China Institute of Environmental Sciences, Ministry of Ecology and Environment

College of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Hubei Normal University

College of Ocean Science and Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology

State Key Laboratory of Estuarine and Coastal Research, Institute of Eco-Chongming, East China Normal University

College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, Hohai University

Address：Editorial Office of JOL, 88 Haijun Rd. Qingdao, 266000, China
Tel：+86-532-82898754 Email：jol@qdio.ac.cn
Technical support is provided by Beijing Founder electronics co., LTD 京ICP备09064830号-19 京公网安备11010802024621
It is recommended to read the content of this site in Chrome&IE9+. Please switch to extreme mode in browser 360.
Cookies We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content. By continuing, you agree to the use of cookies.

⁰

Successional conditions of Dolichospermum and Microcystis in Taihu Lake, China

DOI：10.1007/s00343-024-4063-3

摘要

Abstract

关键词

Keywords

references