Early Detection of Cyanobacterial Toxins Using Genetic Methods
Author | : J. Paul Rasmussen |
Publisher | : American Water Works Association |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2008 |
ISBN-10 | : UCLA:L0101089936 |
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Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Download or read book Early Detection of Cyanobacterial Toxins Using Genetic Methods written by J. Paul Rasmussen and published by American Water Works Association. This book was released on 2008 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research sought to develop and test rapid genetic methods to identify toxic cyanobacteria. The key objectives were to (1) conduct a literature review and industry questionnaire examining options for rapid genetic tests; (2) characterize and understand the genes involved in cylindrospermopsin and anatoxin production; (3) adapt conventional PCR assays to real-time PCR; (4) develop rapid field methods for DNA preparation; and (5) develop probes for toxin genes and testing in the field.