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A core of functional complementary bacteria infects oysters in Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome
BackgroundThe Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas is one of the main cultivated invertebrate species worldwide. Since 2008, oyster juveniles have been...
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Light wavelength and intensity effects on larval phototaxis in the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas (Thunberg, 1793)
Oyster larvae in the settlement stage, referred to as pediveligers, initially have a light sensor eyespot to perceive light wavelength and intensity....
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Transcriptional regulation analysis reveals the complexity of metamorphosis in the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Many marine invertebrate phyla are characterized by indirect development. These animals transit from planktonic larvae to benthic spats via...
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Heritability of chronic thermal tolerance and genetic correlations with growth traits in the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
The increasing seawater temperature during summer months frequently results in severe mortalities in the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas around the...
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A comparative study of the survival, growth, and gonad development of the diploid and triploid Pacific oyster, “Haida No.2” strain
The Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas , is an important cultured species in the northern coastal areas of China. In recent years, the triploid oyster...
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Develo** short-term predictions for the distribution of Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas larvae
To predict the larval transport of the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas , a particle tracking model using predicted tidal and residual currents has...
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Effects of Dietary Cystine and Tyrosine Supplementation on Melanin Synthesis in the Pacific Oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Melanogenesis is a multistep process to produce melanin for dark pigmentation in skin coloration. Previous studies in vertebrates demonstrated that...
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Effects of temperature and salinity on the larval early development, growth, and settlement of the diploid, triploid, and tetraploid Pacific oyster “Haida No. 2” strain
Tetraploids play a crucial role in the large-scale production of all-triploid Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas by mating with diploids. For nursery...
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In vivo inhibition of the Ostreid Herpesvirus-1 (OsHV-1) replication in juveniles of the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas by a specific RNAi targeting the viral DNA polymerase gene
The global industrial farming of the Pacific oyster ( Crassostrea gigas ) has faced significant losses in production and a major negative social impact...
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Integrated analysis of mRNAs and lncRNAs reveals candidate marker genes and potential hub lncRNAs associated with growth regulation of the Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas
BackgroundThe Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas , is an economically important shellfish around the world. Great efforts have been made to improve...
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Examination of wnt signaling mediated melanin transport and shell color formation in Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
Mollusca exhibit remarkable diversity in shell coloration, attributed to the presence of melanin, a widely distributed pigment with various essential...
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Differential DNA methylation in Pacific oyster reproductive tissue in response to ocean acidification
BackgroundThere is a need to investigate mechanisms of phenotypic plasticity in marine invertebrates as negative effects of climate change, like...
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Contribution of HIF-1α to Heat Shock Response by Transcriptional Regulation of HSF1/HSP70 Signaling Pathway in Pacific Oyster, Crassostrea gigas
Ocean temperature rising drastically threatens the adaptation and survival of marine organisms, causing serious ecological impacts and economic...
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Response to selection for growth in an inbred strain of the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas
The Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas is one of the most commercially important aquaculture species worldwide. The occurrence of inbreeding is common...
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Determination, expression and characterization of an UDP-N-acetylglucosamine:α-1,3-D-mannoside β-1,2-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase I (GnT-I) from the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas
Molluscs are intermediate hosts for several parasites. The recognition processes, required to evade the host’s immune response, depend on...
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Effects of inbreeding on fertilization, growth and survival in the tetraploid Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas
Induced homologous tetraploid oysters are typically derived from a limited number of effective parents, with subsequent breeding steps likely to...
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Genetic parameters and genotype by environment interactions for harvest traits in the Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
A key aspect of selective breeding programs is whether the traits of interest respond similarly in different environments. The magnitude of the...
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Oyster Beds and Reefs of the United Arab Emirates
Oyster habitats in the United Arab Emirates are highly diverse marine ecosystems with fascinating historical cultural and fisheries importance for...
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Genome-wide allele frequency studies in Pacific oyster families identify candidate genes for tolerance to ostreid herpesvirus 1 (OsHV-1)
BackgroundHost genetics influences the development of infectious diseases in many agricultural animal species. Identifying genes associated with...
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Investigation on redox status and gene expression related to larval cryopreservation in the Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas
This study evaluated the effects of larval cryopreservation on redox status of post-thaw trochophore larvae and on gene expression in post-thaw...
