April 21, 2026

More exciting news. Our paper describing counter-intuitive effects of alkalinity of copper sulfate toxicity in phytoplankton has been accepted for publication. These data highlight the importance of not overdosing copper to control algal blooms.

Mollica, A. C., M. T. Wesche, M. F. Gladfelter, M. B. McDonald, A. V. Hennessey, P. P. Johnson, K. L. Merrill, and A. E. Wilson. In press. Higher alkalinity increases copper toxicity in phytoplankton: the importance of pH flux when treating algal blooms. Harmful Algae