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Estimating Virus Production Rates in Aquatic Systems
JoVE Journal
Immunology and Infection
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JoVE Journal Immunology and Infection
Estimating Virus Production Rates in Aquatic Systems
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10:49 min

September 22, 2010

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Chapters

  • 00:00Title
  • 00:09Introduction
  • 01:45Ultrafiltration of Seawater to Generate “Virus-free” Water
  • 03:23Virus Reduction Method for Viral Production
  • 05:40Virus Production Under in situ Conditions
  • 06:48Virus Production Microscopy
  • 09:35Representative Results
  • 10:09Conclusion

Summary

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The turnover rate of viruses in marine and freshwater systems can be estimated by a reduction and reoccurrence technique. The data allow researchers to infer rates of virus-mediated microbial mortality in aquatic systems.

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