Sex-changing patterns of Akoya pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata)

Sex-changing patterns of Akoya pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata)

Abstract Background Pearl production by transplantation in Akoya pearl oyster ( Pinctada fucata ) is a biotechnology developed in Japan that skillfully utilizes the pearl-forming ability of oysters. In this method, cultured pearls are formed from a pearl nucleus and a small piece of mantle transplan...

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Main Authors: Jeane Siswitasari Mulyana, Toshiharu Iwai, Masaharu Takahashi, Achmad Farajallah, Yusli Wardiatno, Chiemi Miura, Takeshi Miura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Zoological Letters
Subjects:
Gene expression
Germ cells
Gonadal stage
Hermaphrodite
Male ratio
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40851-018-0098-7

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