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Genomic resource development for shellfish of conservation concern
Author(s) -
TimminsSchiffman Emma B.,
Friedman Carolyn S.,
Metzger Dave C.,
White Samuel J.,
Roberts Steven B.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
molecular ecology resources
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.96
H-Index - 136
eISSN - 1755-0998
pISSN - 1755-098X
DOI - 10.1111/1755-0998.12052
Subject(s) - biology , transcriptome , shellfish , population , ecology , threatened species , evolutionary biology , zoology , fishery , genetics , gene , aquatic animal , fish <actinopterygii> , gene expression , demography , sociology , habitat
Abstract Effective conservation of threatened species depends on the ability to assess organism physiology and population demography. To develop genomic resources to better understand the dynamics of two ecologically vulnerable species in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, larval transcriptomes were sequenced for the pinto abalone, Haliotis kamtschatkana kamtschatkana , and the Olympia oyster, Ostrea lurida . Based on comparative species analysis the Ostrea lurida transcriptome (41 136 contigs) is relatively complete. These transcriptomes represent the first significant contribution to genomic resources for both species. Genes are described based on biological function with particular attention to those associated with temperature change, oxidative stress and immune function. In addition, transcriptome‐derived genetic markers are provided. Together, these resources provide valuable tools for future studies aimed at conservation of Haliotis kamtschatkana kamtschatkana, Ostrea lurida and related species.