Development of a Taqman real-time PCR assay for rapid detection and quantification of Vibrio tapetis in extrapallial fluids of clams

The Gram-negative bacterium Vibrio tapetis is known as the causative agent of Brown Ring Disease (BRD) in the Manila clam Venerupis (=Ruditapes) philippinarum. This bivalve is the second most important species produced in aquaculture and has a high commercial value. In spite of the development of se...

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Main Authors: Adeline Bidault, Gaëlle G. Richard, Cédric Le Bris, Christine Paillard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1484.pdf