Research Explorer

Project

Virulence mechanisms of Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis in the pathogenesis of chytridiomycosis in amphibians
Code
01J00408
Duration
01 January 2008 → 24 September 2013
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Animal biology
    • Microbiology
    • Systems biology
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Microbiology
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Microbiology
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Veterinary medicine
    • Other veterinary sciences
    • Other agricultural and food sciences
Keywords
amphibian chytridiomycosis pathogenesis Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis
 
Project description

Dramatic amphibian declines are partially caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis. Virtually nothing is known concerning the pathogenesis of the disease, chytridiomycosis. During this project, the virulence mechanisms used by the fungus to cause disease in amphibians will be examined.