Genetic diversity of the European oyster (Ostrea edulis L.) in Nova Scotia: comparison with other parts of Canada, Maine and Europe and implications for broodstock management.

From: Journal of Shellfish Research | Date: August 1, 2006| Author: Herbinger, Christophe M.; Kenchington, Ellen L.; Lapegue, Sylvie; Spence, Koren R.; Vercaemer, Benedikte | Copyright information

ABSTRACT The European oyster (Ostrea edulis) was introduced to the Nova Scotia aquaculture industry 30 years ago using stocks imported from naturalized populations in Maine whose ancestors originated in the Netherlands. This study used 5 microsatellites to assess the level of genetic diversity in several hatchery stocks and naturalized populations from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, British Columbia and Maine. Some genetic erosion was shown to have occurred in the Maritimes populations...

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