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Development Of Real–Time Pcr Assays For The Detection Of Chattonella Species In Culture And Environmental Samples, Torstein Tengs
Development Of Real–Time Pcr Assays For The Detection Of Chattonella Species In Culture And Environmental Samples, Torstein Tengs
Dr. Torstein Tengs
Raphidophytes have been associated with fish kill events in Japanese, European and U.S. coastal waters, and many produce toxins that can pose a threat to human health. The recognition of raphidophytes as HAB species in mid-Atlantic estuarine waters led us to initiate molecular phylogenetic analyses of these taxa and to develop real-time PCR assays for rapid detection of important species. The molecular studies and PCR detection methods will enhance ongoing taxonomic, toxicologic and ecological of these organisms and will be a useful tool in HAB monitoring programs.