Genotypic Discrimination of Chytrid Fungus Lineages in the Amphibian Trade.

Abstract excerpt

The international amphibian trade is a cause for concern due to its potential to introduce different lineages of the chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, or Bd) into new environments, threatening native populations. Current diagnostic methods, particularly qPCR, lack the capability to differentiate between these lineages, necessitating more accurate genotyping approaches. Here we propose the...

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• Amphibians
• Brazil
• Commerce
• Genotype
• Genotyping Techniques
• Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide