• eDNA metabarcoding of amoebic gill disease (AGD) pathogens exposes potential vectors and reservoirs 

      Mertz, Nathan (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2020-05-31)
      Aquaculture worldwide is under constant scrutiny and financial pressure to maintain fish health, while providing an essential food source to a growing populace. To assist in monitoring mariculture sites and preventing harmful diseases, we tested a recently proposed method of trace pathogen detection using eDNA metabarcoding. The target pathogen, Paramoeba perurans, is the etiological agent of AGD, ...