Direct multiplex PCR-NALFIA to inform marine conservation: Use of an innovative diagnostic tool for the detection of Ostrea edulis larvae

• Published in: Aquatic Living Resources
• Main Authors: Benkens Andreas, Buchholz Claudia, Pogoda Bernadette, Harms Carsten Georg
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: EDP Sciences 2021
• Subjects: nucleic acid lateral flow immunoassay; oyster restoration; larvae detection; european oyster; point-of-care detection; biogenic reef restoration; Aquaculture. Fisheries. Angling; SH1-691; Stripe; Crassostrea gigas
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1051/alr/2021023; https://doaj.org/article/28f5d1e60df84c218f03906c4a578bd6

The European oyster Ostrea edulis played a key role in the North Sea by providing several ecosystem functions and services. Today, O. edulis is classified as severely degraded or functionally extinct in Europe. Marine conservation is focusing on biogenic reef restoration, namely the restoration of O...