Author : Jean-François Samain
Publisher : Editions Quae
ISBN 13 : 275920054X
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (592 download)
Book Synopsis Summer Mortality of Pacific Oyster Crassostrea Gigas by : Jean-François Samain
Download or read book Summer Mortality of Pacific Oyster Crassostrea Gigas written by Jean-François Samain and published by Editions Quae. This book was released on 2008-02-13 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass oyster mortalities have been known for many years throughout the world, but no strictly pathological explication has been found. This book describes how environmental influences, reproduction, stress, genetics, pathogens and temperature contribute to oyster summer mortality in France. An interaction model is derived from the results and recommendations are made for forecasting and managing risk factors.