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Research projects

Present and previous research projects at the Section of Mycology

PRESENT

Hygienic aspects of silage made on grass contaminated with Iberian Slug (Arion lusitanicus) and Grey Garden Slug (Deroceras reticulatum) (2010-2013)

Advanced monitoring of the introduced crayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci) for improved management of endangered freshwater crayfish (2008-2012)

Biofilm, water quality and food production - Improving the water quality for prevention of food spoilage and foodborne diseases (2007-2009)

Rapid DNA-based prediction of mycotoxin levels in food and feed (2007-2009)

Safe and cost-effective production of dry-cured meat with reduced mould growth (2006-2010)

PREVIOUS

Saprolegnia sp. infection in Atlantic salmon - studies of occurrence, mycological characteristics and virulence mechanisms (2005-2009)

Alternative treatment to malachite green of Saprolegnia sp. infection in Atlantic salmon (2003-2007)

Moulds in drinking water (2002-2007)

Rapid multiplex detection of toxigenic Fusarium species (2000-2006)

MASTER STUDENT PROJECTS

Moulds in bottled drinking water (2009-2010, in collaboration with the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science)

Diversity and species composition of fungal endophytes in Phleum pratense under different cultivation regimes (2009-2011, in collaboration with the University of Oslo)

Diversity and species composition of fungal endophytes in Avenella flexuosa under different grazing regimes (2008-2010, in collaboration with the University of Oslo)

The biofilm forming potential of moulds commonly isolated from Norwegian drinking water (2007-2008, in collaboration with the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science)

The co-existence of bacteria and filamentous fungi in experimental biofilms (2007-2008, in collaboration with the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science)