Rapid cyanobacteria species identification with high sensitivity using native mass spectrometry

The data comprises 1) native mass spectra of phycobiliproteins extracted from cyanobacteria. 2) UV-vis spectroscopy data on cyanobacteria protein extracts and on pure phycobiliproteins 3) Cell counting data and microscopy images of different cyanobacterial species The data is supplemental to the manuscript entitled "Rapid cyanobacteria species identification with high sensitivity using native mass spectrometry" by Sound et al. The abstract from this is detailed below.

ABSTRACT: Cyanobacteria have evolved over billions of years to adapt and survive in diverse climates. Environmentally, this presents a huge challenge, since cyanobacteria can now rapidly form algae blooms that are detrimental to aquatic life. In addition, many cyanobacteria produce toxins, making them hazardous to the animals and humans that they encounter.