Posts Tagged ‘saprolegniosis’
One pathogen strain seems the main culprit in damaging salmonid disease
A distinct strain of the main fungus-like pathogen which causes saprolegniosis — thought to be responsible for around 10% of economic losses in the salmonid industry — looks likely to be responsible for the majority of outbreaks of the disease on Atlantic salmon fish farms.
Read MoreMolecular testing sheds new light on troublesome microorganism which threatens fish
A new molecular approach has revealed the ubiquitous and opportunistic nature of Saprolegnia parasitica, a fungal-like microorganism that can cause significant disease and economic loss.
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