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Hidden sites in the distribution of the crayfish plague pathogen Aphanomyces astaci in Eastern Europe: Relicts of genetic groups from older outbreaks?
Journal of invertebrate pathology - 1 Sept 2018
Panteleit Jörn, Keller Nina Sophie, Diéguez-Uribeondo Javier, Makkonen Jenny, Martín-Torrijos Laura, Patrulea Viorica, Pîrvu Mălina, Preda Cristina, Schrimpf Anne, Pârvulescu Lucian
Abstract excerpt
The crayfish plague agent Aphanomyces astaci is one of the world's most threatening invasive species. Originally from North America, the pathogen is being imported alongside American crayfish species, which are used for various purposes. In this study, we investigated the marginal, currently known distribution area of the pathogen in Eastern Europe by sampling narrow-clawed crayfish (Astacus leptodactylus) and...
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