Monitoring of waterways for evidence of faecal contamination from biosolids using DNA techniques.

Increased nutrient levels in inland waterways have led to algal blooms and eutrophication in many agricultural regions. To ensure fertiliser inputs are managed more effectively, the source of contamination needs to be tracked and identified. Point sources could include inorganic fertilisers, livesto...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pritchard, Deborah, Davies, Jill, Ho, K., Penney, N.
Other Authors: Wiesner, D.
Format: Conference Paper
Published: Australian Water Association 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/21274