Research Explores Virovory as Novel Strategy Against Harmful Algal Blooms

A new project at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, backed by a significant grant from the National Science Foundation, is investigating virovory. This research focuses on organisms consuming viruses as a food source, exploring its potential to control toxic cyanobacterial blooms. The study seeks to understand the ecological impact of this process on aquatic nutrient cycles, aiming to develop innovative water quality improvement methods.