Oysters : Physiology, Ecological Distribution and Mortality

by Qin, Jian G.

• ISBN13: 9781621005186
• ISBN10: 1621005186
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-11-01
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

Oysters have a competitive advantage and dominate other molluscan species with respect to global distribution and aquaculture production. At present, the Pacific oyster has become one of the most important edible oysters in world aquaculture. Recently, with research advancements in oyster farming technology, non-native species invasion, environmental monitoring and disease control, new findings and outcomes have emerged. This book presents the latest research development in oyster reproduction, physiological response to pollution, ecological distribution and management, mass mortality, disease control, and other technical advance in oyster research.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Development of Pacific Oysters Cassostreagigas Produced Using Cryopreserved Sperm	p. 1
Vitellogenesis	p. 19
PAHs from Fossil Fuels and Their Impact on Oysters	p. 35
Non-Invasive Investigation of Live Oysters with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)	p. 63
Managing the Intentional Introduction of Nonnative Species	p. 101
Oyster Shells as Environmental Recorders: Experiences from the Southern Bay of Biscay (Spain)	p. 147
Exploring Correlations between Spawning Mediated Response and Summer Mortality in Pacific Oyster Crassostrea Gigas	p. 181
Pacific Cupped Oyster, Crassostrea Gigas, Mortality Outbreaks and Infectious Diseases	p. 203
Immune Responses in the Pacific Oyster Crassostrea gigas: An Overview with Focus on Summer Mortalities	p. 227
Toxic Effects and Stress in Oysters in Relation to Pollution	p. 275
Index	p. 293
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