Publications by authors named "Jean-Francois Auvray"
Front Vet Sci
October 2020
Article Synopsis
- The Manila clam, an important shellfish, faces increased risk from a microparasite due to rising water temperatures and climate change, leading to potential mass mortality events.
- A study was conducted to estimate the heritability of the clam's resistance to this parasite by creating a large cohort of clam families and monitoring their growth and parasite load over a year.
- Results showed moderate heritability for growth traits and high heritability for parasite load, suggesting that selective breeding for disease resistance could be a viable strategy to combat the impact of the parasite.
