Heterogeneity of SSU and LSU rDNA sequences of Alexandrium species

David Walsh, Rosalind A. Reeves, David J. Saul, Russell D. Gray, Lincoln MacKenzie, Patricia R. Bergquist*, Peter L. Bergquist

*Corresponding author for this work

    Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

    29 Citations (Scopus)

    Abstract

    With the growth of aquaculture, toxic phytoplankton have become a significant problem. At present, the identification of specific algal species within blooms requires considerable expertise, and the methods are both costly and time consuming. It is clear that alternative diagnostic tests must be developed that allow rapid and simple assessments to be made on site. We report on the identification of unique sequences within the SSU and LSU rDNA genes of Alexandrium species that provide data for the design of species- and genus-specific molecular probes. In addition we examine some aspects of the phylogeny of Alexandrium isolates from New Zealand waters.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)495-509
    Number of pages15
    JournalBiochemical Systematics and Ecology
    Volume26
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 1998

    Keywords

    • alexandrium
    • algal bloom
    • molecular probe
    • phylogeny
    • toxic phytoplankton

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Heterogeneity of SSU and LSU rDNA sequences of Alexandrium species'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this