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| The cuticula of penaeid shrimp as a first barrier to white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) |
Dutch title: De cuticula van de penaeide garnaal als eerste barrière tegen het white spot syndrome virus (WSSV)
Period: January 2006 till December 2007
Status: Completed
Taxonomic term: Penaeus vannamei Boone, 1931 [WoRMS]
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| Abstract |
| Strong indications exists that WSSV infections in penaeid shrimp are influenced by the exoskeleton (cuticula). Possible routes through the cuticula, the influence of molting and a possible mediating role of bacterial flora will be examined in SPF Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp. |
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