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Boudry, Pierre; Barre, Marc; Gerard, Andre. |
Despite the economic importance of shellfish, genetic improvement has not yet had a great impact on these species. Shellfish farming is traditionally based on wild species whose natural populations are often overexploited and do not fulfill market demand. Up to now, the most effective answer to disease problems or for the improvement of productivity has been the introduction of new species. However, the introduction of new species is constrained by their ecological impact and is also limited by the availability of suitable species. Genetic improvement of local species should therefore be of great importance as a viable alternative for the long term sustainability of the shellfish industry. The different approaches to genetic improvement include... |
Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Selective breeding; Hybridization; Polyplidy; Introduction; Oysters; Selection; Hybridation; Polyploidie; Introduction; Huitres. |
Ano: 1997 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/1997/acte-3499.pdf |