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- Effects of the irrigation with Microcystin contaminated water on the quality of carrots (Daucus carota)Publication . Machado, J.; Azevedo, J.; Freitas, Marisa; Pinto, Edgar; Vasconcelos, V.; Campos, A.Cyanobacteria blooms are often found in freshwaters and may reflect the increased eutrophication of these environments. Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), mainly produced by Microcystis aeruginosa, is the most documented and studied cyanotoxin causing serious problems to human health. Contaminated waters are commonly used for agriculture purposes and may represent a risk to food safety and crop’s quality. The plant root system is usually more exposed via soil irrigation, and therefore, rootvegetables are more predisposed to contamination. Is important to evaluate the possible negative effects of the use of water containing MC in the physiology and quality of carrots (Daucus carota) due to its importance for human nourishment and economy.