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A strategic approach to apply bacterial substances for increasing metabolite productions of Euglena gracilis in the bioreactor
Bacterial extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) are promising materials that have a role in enhancing growth, metabolite production, and harvesting efficiency. However, the validity of the EPS effectiveness...
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Genetic analysis and population genetic structure of hard-shelled mussel, Mytilus coruscus Gould 1861 (Mytiloida: Mytilidae) from the coasts of South Korea based on mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase (COI) gene sequences
Mytilus coruscus Gould, 1861 is a mussel species in the family Mytilidae, native to the Northwest Pacific Ocean, ranging from the East China Sea, the Yellow Sea, and as far as the Peter the Great Gulf in the East...
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Correction to: Development of 21 polymorphic microsatellite markers for the black-banded sea krait, Laticauda semifasciata (Elapidae: Laticaudinae), and cross-species amplification for two other congeneric species
Unfortunately, one of the co-author’s family name has been incorrectly published in the original online publication. The correct family name should be Tsai.
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Development of 21 polymorphic microsatellite markers for the black-banded sea krait, Laticauda semifasciata (Elapidae: Laticaudinae), and cross-species amplification for two other congeneric species
The genus Laticauda (Reptilia: Elapidae), commonly known as sea kraits, is venomous marine amphibious snakes distributed throughout the south and southeast Asian islands and mostly found in coastal waters. To fac...
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Isolation and characterization of 20 polynucleotide microsatellite markers in a vulnerable Korean snail, Ellobium chinense, using 454 pyrosequencing
A small and air-breathing snail, Ellobium chinense (Ellobiidae), is a vulnerable species by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). To protect and manage habitat and population of E. chinense, micr...
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Open AccessNew Korean record of the Banded Driftfish, Psenes arafurensis (PISCES: Nomeidae)
Psenes arafurensis, belonging to the family Nomeidae, is described based on four specimens (184.8–199.0 mm in standard length) collected from Korea. The species is most similar to the con...
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Open AccessCetaceans evolution: insights from the genome sequences of common minke whales
Whales have captivated the human imagination for millennia. These incredible cetaceans are the only mammals that have adapted to life in the open oceans and have been a source of human food, fuel and tools aro...
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Isolation and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers from the Korean common squid Todarodes pacificus (Ommastrephidae)
The common squid, Todarodes pacificus, is an important fisheries species, but fluctuations in its abundance and its reproductive biology are poorly understood. To enable sustainable management of this resource, 2...
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Genetic diversity and differentiation of the Korean starry flounder (Platichthys stellatus) between and within cultured stocks and wild populations inferred from microsatellite DNA analysis
The Korean starry flounder, Platichthys stellatus, is economically valuable coastal resident fish species. However, the annual catch of this fish has fluctuated and suffered major declines in Korea. We examined t...
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Genetic differences between broodstock and offspring of seven-band grouper in a hatchery
The seven-band grouper (Epinephelus septemfasciatus) is an important fishery resource of a target for prospective aquaculture diversification and maintenance of stock quality is thus important. To explore the sus...
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Isolation and characterization of 26 novel polynucleotide microsatellites from short barbeled grunter (Hapalogenys nitens) for genetic analysis
Short barbeled grunter, Hapalogenys nitens, is an important fishery resource and it has been regarded as a target marine fish species for prospective aquaculture diversification in Korea, but sustainable fry prod...
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Characterization of 22 polymorphic microsatellite markers for seven-band grouper Epinephelus septemfasciatus developed using a 454 pyrosequencing approach
Seven-band grouper, Epinephelus septemfasciatus, is of considerable economic value and a candidate species of aquaculture in Eastern Asia. It is necessary to monitor the stocks for the sustainable use and aquacul...
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Population genetic structure of the tongue sole (Cynoglossus semilaevis) in Korea based on multiplex PCR assays with 12 polymorphic microsatellite markers
The tongue sole, Cynoglossus semilaevis, is an important fishery resource in Korea. About 100 tongue sole sampled from three major habitats along the western coast of Korea were assessed using multiplex assays wi...
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Population genetic structure of the sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus) in Korea based on multiplex PCR assays with 12 polymorphic microsatellite markers
Population genetics has been recognized as a key component of policy development for fisheries and conservation management. In this study, natural sea bass (Lateolabrax japonicus) populations in three ocean basin...
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Comparative genetic diversity of wild and hatchery-produced Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas) populations in Korea using multiplex PCR assays with nine polymorphic microsatellite markers
The Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, is the most important and valuable commercial fishery species in Korea. Its farming started 20 years ago and is still rapid expansion in Korea. In this study, to maintain th...
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Genetic differences between wild and hatchery populations of red sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus) inferred from microsatellite markers: implications for production and stocking programs design
Red sea cucumber Stichopus japonicus is the most important and valuable commercial sea cucumber species in Korea. Its farming and stock enhancement started in the early 2000s and is still rapid expansion in Korea...
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Genetic differences between wild and hatchery populations of Korean spotted sea bass (Lateolabrax maculatus) inferred from microsatellite markers
The spotted sea bass, Lateolabrax maculatus, is popular in recreational fishing and aquaculture in Korea. Its natural population has declined during the past two decades; thus, beginning in the early 2000s stock-...
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Genetic structure of the Korean black scraper Thamnaconus modestus inferred from microsatellite marker analysis
The Korean black scraper, Thamnaconus modestus, is one of the most economically important maricultural fish species in Korea. However, the annual catch of this fish has been continuously declining over the past s...
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Population genetic structure of Korean pen shell (Atrina pectinata) in Korea inferred from microsatellite marker analysis
The Korean pen shell Atrina pectinata is a commercially valuable species in Korea. The commercial catch of this fish has decreased continuously since 1990. However, its genetic characteristics have never been stu...
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Molecular identification of Korean catfish (Siluriformes) based on two genetic markers
Eleven species of catfish (Siluriformes) found in Korean freshwater are economically important resources and include five endemic species. However, there are no studies on phylogenetic analysis of all catfish ...
