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Marine Resource Advisory Reports

2002

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Qpx Susceptibility In Hard Clams Varies With Geographic Origin Of Brood Stock, Lisa M. Ragone Calvo, Eugene Burreson Aug 2002

Qpx Susceptibility In Hard Clams Varies With Geographic Origin Of Brood Stock, Lisa M. Ragone Calvo, Eugene Burreson

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T he results of recent investigations by VIMS and collaborating scientists in Massachusetts and New Jersey indicate that clam strains produced from brood stocks of South Carolina and Florida origin are more susceptible to QPX (Quahog Parasite Unknown) disease than clam strains originating from Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts brood stocks. During a 3-year study clam strains produced at VIMS from brood stocks originating from Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida were grown at sites in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Virginia and evaluated for survival, growth, condition and QPX disease susceptibility. The clams originating from South Carolina and …


Shellfish Culture Forum: Industry Issues An Annual Evaluation 2002, Michael J. Oesterling Apr 2002

Shellfish Culture Forum: Industry Issues An Annual Evaluation 2002, Michael J. Oesterling

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