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ArticleDNA research : an international journal for rapid publication of reports on genes and genomes2018

The genome of the oyster Saccostrea offers insight into the environmental resilience of bivalves.

Daniel Powell, Sankar Subramanian, Saowaros Suwansa-Ard, Min Zhao, Wayne O'Connor, David Raftos, Abigail Elizur

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Article in DNA research : an international journal for rapid publication of reports on genes and genomes, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 52 papers.

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7 authors.

Daniel PowellCentre for Genetics, Ecology and Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD, Australia.
Sankar SubramanianCentre for Genetics, Ecology and Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD, Australia.
Saowaros Suwansa-ArdCentre for Genetics, Ecology and Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD, Australia.
Min ZhaoCentre for Genetics, Ecology and Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD, Australia.
Wayne O'ConnorNSW Department of Industry, Department of Primary Industries, DPI Fisheries, Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, Taylors Beach, NSW, Australia.
David RaftosDepartment of Biological Sciences, Macquarie University, North Ryde, NSW, Australia.
Abigail ElizurCentre for Genetics, Ecology and Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore DC, QLD, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oysters are keystone species in estuarine ecosystems and are of substantial economic value to fisheries and aquaculture worldwide. Contending with disease and environmental stress are considerable challenges to oyster culture. Here we report a draft genome of the Sydney Rock Oyster, Saccostrea glomerata, an iconic and commercially important species of edible oyster in Australia known for its enhanced resilience to harsh environmental conditions. This is the second reference genome to be reported from the family Ostreidae enabling a genus-level study of lophotrochozoan genome evolution. Our analysis of the 784-megabase S. glomerata genome shows extensive expansions of gene families associated with immunological non-self-recognition. Transcriptomic analysis revealed highly tissue-specific patterns of expression among these genes, suggesting a complex assortment of immune receptors provide this oyster with a unique capacity to recognize invading microbes. Several gene families involved in stress response are notably expanded in Saccostrea compared with other oysters, and likely key to this species' adaptations for improved survival higher in the intertidal zone. The Sydney Rock Oyster genome provides a valuable resource for future research in molluscan biology, evolution and environmental resilience. Its close relatedness to Crassostrea will further comparative studies, advancing the means for improved oyster agriculture and conservation.

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GenomeAnimalsEnvironmentGenomicsMolecular Sequence AnnotationMolluscaMultigene FamilyOstreidaeReproduction

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