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Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms: State of the Science and Research Needs

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Donohue, J. et al. (2008). Risk Assessment Workgroup Report. In: Hudnell, H.K. (eds) Cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Blooms: State of the Science and Research Needs. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 619. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-75865-7_35

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