Breeding and domestication of eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) lines for culture in the mid-Atlantic, USA: line development and mass selection for disease resistance

Authors :: Frank-Lawale, Anu
Allen, Jr., Standish K.
Degremont, Lionel
Source :: Journal of Shellfish Research. April 1, 2014, Vol. 33 Issue 1, p153, 13 p.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: ABSTRACT A selective breeding program for Crassostrea virginica was established in 1997 as part of an initiative in Virginia to address declining oyster harvests caused by the two oyster pathogens [...]

Subjects :: Crassostrea -- Growth -- Health aspects
Cultures (Biology) -- Research
Zoological research
Animal breeding -- Research
Domestication -- Research
Oysters -- Growth -- Health aspects
Company growth
Biological sciences
Zoology and wildlife conservation

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