Quantitative real-time PCR assays for sensitive detection of Canada goose-specific fecal pollution in water sources.

ABSTRACT: Canada geese (Branta canadensis) are prevalent in North America and may contribute to fecal pollution of water systems where they congregate. This work provides two novel real-time PCR assays (CGOF1-Bac and CGOF2-Bac) allowing for the specific and sensitive detection of Bacteroides 16S rRNA gene markers present within Canada goose feces.

SUBMITTER: Fremaux B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2901712 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature