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Making genetic resources easily accessible for the hard clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) aquaculture industry in Virginia
McCarty, Alexandra
McCarty, Alexandra
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This project developed the genetic resources necessary to assess the genetic health (diversity and inbreeding) for hard clam broodstocks. Until this project, no such resources existed, and genetic assessments were nearly impossible for companies to conduct independently. First, we worked with experts at VIMS and specialists at a contract service organization (Center for Aquaculture Technologies in San Diego, CA) to develop an affordable low-density genotyping tool that can be used to address questions regarding genetic diversity and inbreeding. Second, willing industry members in Virginia used the newly developed genotyping tool to assess the genetic health of their proprietary broodstock lines.
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2025-04-18
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