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Cost-effective Method for Microbial Source Tracking Using Specific Human and Animal Viruses
Published on: December 3, 2011
Reference library for microbial source tracking in the mid-Atlantic United States
Malique Bowen1, Ibrahim F Farag1, Christopher R Main2
1School of Marine Science and Policy, University of Delaware , Lewes, Delaware, USA.
Abstract:
Microbial source tracking can determine fecal contamination but requires a relevant, sizable reference library for analysis. We provide a reference library of 100+ fecal microbiome samples relevant to mid-Atlantic United States ecosystems. Included are wild and domesticated fauna, wastewater, and septic samples applicable to Delaware source tracking studies.
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