Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Toxic Algae Releases Chemicals to Suppress Competitors
July 17, 2025
July 17, 2025
ITHACA, New York, July 17 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news:
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Toxic algae releases chemicals to suppress competitors
By Krishna Ramanujan
An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It suppresses the growth of algal competitors by releasing chemicals that deprive them of a vital vitamin.
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Toxic algae releases chemicals to suppress competitors
By Krishna Ramanujan
An alga that threatens freshwater ecosystems and is toxic to vertebrates has a sneaky way of ensuring its success: It suppresses the growth of algal competitors by releasing chemicals that deprive them of a vital vitamin.
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