Study on heritability of growth in the juvenile sea urchin, strongylocentrotus nudus.
From: Journal of Shellfish Research
|
Date: 4/1/2004
|
Author: Jianhai, Xiang; Jun, Ding; Xiaolin, Liu; Xuebin, Cao; Yaqing, Chang
ABSTRACT The heritability of growth of juvenile Strongylocentrotus nudus was analyzed using quantitative genetic methods. Twenty-one half-sib groups and 60-63 full-sib groups of juveniles were obtained by artificial fertilization of 3-5 females by single males based on a nested design. The body weight (g) and test diameter (cm) of the young were measured 3 and 5 mo after metamorphosis. Maternal component estimates are significantly greater than paternal component estimates for both ...
COPYRIGHT 2004 National Shellfisheries Association, Inc.
This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.
For permission to reuse this article, contact Copyright Clearance Center.