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Control of whirling disease (Myxosoma cerebralis): Use of methylene blue staining as a possible indicator of effect of heat on spores

January 1, 1977

Methylene blue staining (0.08 %) was used to determine efficiency of heat treatment in killing spores of Myxosoma cerebralis. Nearly all spores heated at 90°C for 10 min and 70°C for 100 min became stained giving presumptive evidence that they were killed.

Publication Year 1977
Title Control of whirling disease (Myxosoma cerebralis): Use of methylene blue staining as a possible indicator of effect of heat on spores
DOI 10.1111/j.1095-8649.1977.tb04051.x
Authors G.L. Hoffman, M.E. Markiw
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of Fish Biology
Index ID 1014291
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Leetown Science Center
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