The crayfish plague pathogen, Aphanomyces astaci Schikora, has become one of the most
well‐studied pathogens of invertebrates. Since its introduction to Europe in the mid‐19th …

Research on the order Saprolegniales (Oomycota) has been an ongoing quest for more
than a century. The best studied genera are Saprolegnia and Aphanomyces, known for their …

Native European crayfish conservation was triggered by invasion of crayfish plague disease
agent, Aphanomyces astaci, starting 1860s in Northern Italy. Resulting crayfish plague …

The oomycete Aphanomyces astaci is an emerging infectious pathogen affecting freshwater
crayfish worldwide and is responsible for one of the most severe wildlife pandemics ever …

The introduction of invasive crayfish has led to a decline of many European native species of
crayfish across their range. In this study, novel duplex assays for all crayfish occurring in …

Global introductions of aquatic species and their associated pathogens are threatening
worldwide biodiversity. The introduction of two North American crayfish species …

̶The sale of crayfish in the pet trade has increased in recent decades, and a substantial
fraction of the world's entire range of crayfish species is available in the pet trade. The …

Aphanomyces astaci is the causative agent of crayfish plague, a disease responsible for
numerous mass mortalities of native crayfish across Europe. In this study, we aim to extend …

The oomycete Aphanomyces astaci, the causative agent of crayfish plague, is listed as one
of the 100 worst invasive species in the world, destroying the native crayfish populations …

The pathogen Aphanomyces astaci Schikora 1906 is responsible for the decline of the
native crayfish species of Europe, and their current endangered status. This pathogenic …