Expected achievements -Harmonisation of diagnostic techniques (histology, bacteriology and molecular techniques) for Pacific cupped oyster and mussel pathogens through method transfer and large scale validation (inter-laboratory assays); - Detection of relevant pathogens in European sites based on the use of validated common techniques; -Development of tools to measure pathogen survival in various environments; - Detection of viable/infective relevant pathogens in different compartments (animals, water, sediment);
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