Coral disease diagnostics: What's between a plague and a band?

Article Abstract:

The structural and microbial studies were used to differentiate different forms of black band disease namely atypical black band disease and typical black band disease caused by coral across the world's tropical oceans. The results indicate that the research depending solely on macroscopic signs of disease runs the risk of misdiagnosing diseases among coral which requires further examination of fundamental cellular characteristics and physiological processes underlying disease progression.

Diagnosis, Risk factors, Plague, Microbiological research

Identification, detection, and spatial resolution of Clostridium populations responsible for cellulose degradation in a methanogenic landfill leachate bioreactor

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Clostridium populations that are responsible for cellulose degradation in a methanogenic landfill leachate bioreactor are identified, detected and their spatial resolution is determined based on their proximity to the cellulose surface, identity and relative abundance. The presence, abundance and spatial arrangements of different microorganisms in the bioreactor were confirmed by Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH).

Clostridium, Cellulose, Methanobacteriaceae, Methanogens, Chemical properties

Fluorescence in situ hybridization and spectral imaging of coral-associated bacterial communities

Article Abstract:

The study demonstrates that fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) combined with spectral imaging is a rapid and powerful tool to assess the microbial architecture of reef-building corals. It is stated that extensive autofluorescence of coral tissues and endosymbionts limits the applications of standard FISH techniques for the identification of the coral-associated bacterial communities.

Analysis, In situ hybridization, Fluorescence, Microbial ecology