Canine Scent Detection and Microbial Source Tracking of Human Waste Contamination in Storm Drains

Human fecal contamination of surface waters and drains is difficult to diagnose. DNA-based and chemical analyses of water samples can be used to specifically quantify human waste contamination, but their expense precludes routine use. We evaluated canine scent tracking, using two dogs trained to res...

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Veröffentlicht in:Water Environment Research. - THE WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION. - 86(2014), 6, Seite 550-558
1. Verfasser: Van De Werfhorst, Laurie C. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Murray, Jill L.S., Reynolds, Scott, Reynolds, Karen, Holden, Patricia A.
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2014
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Water Environment Research
Schlagworte:Biological sciences Physical sciences Applied sciences Business Mathematics