Microbial Community and Potential Pathogen Shifts Along an Ornamental Fish Supply Chain

There is broad interest in disease spread through the pet trade, but empirical research on hosts and pathogens in transit along actual trade routes is notably absent. Using next-generation DNA sequencing, and partnering with the ornamental fish industry, we tracked shifts in microbial community and...

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Main Authors: Linda A. Amaral-Zettler, Victor Schmidt, Katherine F. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/6/3/91