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| Cochennec-laureau, Nathalie; Montagnani, Caroline; Saulnier, Denis; Fougerouse, Angelique; Levy, Peva; Lo, Cedrik. |
| Pearl oyster grafting is a complex surgical operation that should lead to pearl formation after approximately eighteen months. Although this technique has been used for many years in French Polynesia, the grafting process is still not standardised. While studies have been carried out in order to improve graft performance and yield, these remain highly variable due to post-grafting mortality, nucleus rejection and unreliable pearl quality, all of which constrain pearl farm profitability. The present study uses histological analysis to monitor oysters that either rejected or retained their nuclei. Both groups of oysters are compared in terms of evolution of the graft, which could influence retention, and the development of a pearl sac in cases where grafting... |
| Tipo: Text |
Palavras-chave: Grafting process; Pearl formation; Pearl oyster; Pteriidae; Pinctada margaritifera. |
| Ano: 2010 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00002/11288/7823.pdf |
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| Cochennec, Nathalie; Haffner, Philippe; Levy, Peva; Saulnier, Denis; Fougerouse, A.; Langy, Sandra. |
| In French Polynesia, black pearl cultivation now takes place on about 30 of the 118 atolls or islands. This activity has largely replaced copra, coconut oil and fishing as a source of income. Around 1,000 pearl farms, generally small ones of less than 5 ha, are registered. The pearl farms are mainly owned by families. In 1998, about 7,000 persons were employed in theentire pearl industry, from production to retailing. In value, this activity represents the first exportation of French Polynesian products. From 1988 to date, exports increased exponentially before leveling. Starting with less than two kilograms in 1972, exports have now stabilized at Il tons of "black" pearls. |
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Palavras-chave: Vibrio; Microbiology; Grafting process; Pinctada margaritifera. |
| Ano: 2006 |
URL: http://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/2006/publication-4928.PDF |
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