Early detection of dreissenid species: Zebra/Quagga mussels in water systems.
Early detection of dreissenid species: Zebra/Quagga mussels in water systems.
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DOI:
10.3391/ai.2011.6.2.10
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发表时间:
2011-06
影响因子:
1.6
通讯作者:
D. Hosler
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作者:
D. Hosler
Early detection of dreissenid species in water systems is critically important to maintaining structure and function of dam related structures. If mussels are detected early, facility operators may have approximately three to five years to adjust systems before the population of mussels are large enough to restrict the flow of water, clog pipes, restrict water intakes, affect cooling systems, and impede power generation. However, early detection of dreissenids in water with the current methods has some inherent issues with variability in sampling and reliability with analytical methods which creates management decision dilemmas. Since current control methods of these mussels are very limited in regulated water systems, Reclamation is conducting intensive research. To improve early detection in water systems, Reclamation has developed an analytical strategy that includes cross polarized light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), flow cell cytometry, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). This analytical strategy is used on water samples collected using a plankton tow net to collect primarily from reservoirs and also from water flow within facilities, usually from a tap or pipe.