Table 7 Overview of conclusions in this and earlier reviews

Planktivore/benthivore removal increases water transparency

[7,11,16,29]

Yes

Planktivore/benthivore removal decreases chlorophyll a

[7,11,16,29]

Yes

Planktivore/benthivore removal decreases cyanobacteria abundance

[16,29]

Yes

Increased planktivore/benthivore removal increases biomanipulation effects

[11,16,29]

Yes

Piscivore stocking is less efficient than planktivore/benthivore removal

[7,30]

Yes

Biomanipulation is more efficient in shallow lakes

[30,46]

No

Biomanipulation is more efficient in small lakes

[30]

Yes

Biomanipulation is less efficient in lakes with high pre-manipulation TP

[46]

No