Importation of psychrotolerant fungi to Antarctic associated with wooden cargo packaging

• Published in: Antarctic Science
• Main Authors: Hughes, Kevin A., Misiak, Marta, Ulaganathan, Yogabaanu, Newsham, Kevin K.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: Cambridge University Press 2018
• Subjects: Antarctic; Horne; Rothera; Rothera Research Station; Antarc*; Antarctic Science; Antarctica
• Online Access: http://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/519430/; https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antarctic-science/article/importation-of-psychrotolerant-fungi-to-antarctica-associated-with-wooden-cargo-packaging/3AE8200E97FCCDAD1801C851CBA715B4

The harsh climatic conditions and low levels of human activity in Antarctica, relative to other regions, means few non-native species have established. However, the risk of introductions is becoming greater as human activity increases. Non-native microorganisms can be imported to Antarctica in assoc...