TABLE 3.
Comparison of the growth rates of ST36 and non-ST36 strains in naturally inoculated C. gigas in this study with the rates in other studies
| Trial/study | Incubation temp (°C)a | Growth rate (log10/h) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST36 injection | 15 | 0.091 | This study |
| 20 | 0.062 | ||
| 25 | 0.188 | ||
| 30 | 0.263 | ||
| Non-ST36 injection | 15 | 0.043 | This study |
| 20 | 0.057 | ||
| 25 | 0.300 | ||
| 30 | 0.352 | ||
| C. gigas natural uptake | 15 | 0.050 | This study |
| 20 | 0.080 | ||
| 25 | 0.120 | ||
| C. virginica natural uptake (2005) | 15 | 0.054 | 32 |
| 20 | 0.107 | ||
| 25 | 0.28 | ||
| 30 | 0.264 | ||
| C. virginica natural uptake (2006) | 15 | 0.022 | 32 |
| 20 | 0.058 | ||
| 25 | 0.177 | ||
| 30 | 0.175 | ||
| 2005 FDA model | 15 | 0.038 | 21 |
| 20 | 0.088 | ||
| 25 | 0.158 | ||
| 30 | 0.249 |
a
Growth rates were calculated for temperatures of 15, 20, 25, and 30°C, except for the naturally inoculated C. gigas trial, which included incubation temperatures of 15, 20, and 25°C.