In this section:
Genetics, Reproduction & Biotechnology
The Genetics, Reproduction & Biotechnology subprogram provides scientific and technical advice on key issues associated with the economically and environmentally sustainable development of shellfish aquaculture. The subprogram is committed to developing and evaluating new and existing techniques to enhance the competitive advantage of aquaculture industries in an international market-place, and minimising the risks that new and existing aquaculturists may encounter. Click here to download the Genetics, Reproduction & Biotechnology capability statement (.pdf).
Overview
The aquaculture shellfish and genetics subprogram program has mainly dealt with oyster and abalone but also mussels and scallops. Areas of expertise include genetic improvement, polyploidy, artificial feed development, hatchery, nursery, microalgal and farming systems. This subprogram has established strong links with local and international research organisations.
Research Projects
- 2008/704 Australian Seafood CRC: Review of available tools that can be used to support selective breeding programs.
- 2008/722 Australian Seafood CRC: Scope and economic analysis of options for a nationally unified breeding program that provides significant economic benefits to the Australian abalone aquaculture industry.
- 2001/254 FRDC: Selective breeding of farmed abalone to enhance growth rates II.
- 2003/208 FRDC: Reduction in Pacific oyster mortality by improving farming and processing technologies in South Australia.
- 2002/204 FRDC: Development of techniques for production of homozygous Pacific oysters.
- 2000/202 FRDC: Development of spermatozoa cryopreservation techniques in farmed abalone.
Recent Publications
Li, Y., Li, X. and Qin, J., 2007. Triploidy induction in Australian greenlip abalone Haliotis laevigata (Donovan) with cytochalasin B. Aquaculture Research 38: 487-492.
Li, X. (2007). Experimental production of tetraploid oysters for use as broodstock for commercial hatchery production of triploids. South Australian Research and Development Institute. 52p.
Li, Y., Qin, J.G., Abbot, C.A., Li, X. and Benkendorff, K., 2007. Synergistic impacts of heat shock and spawning on the physiology and immune health of Crassostrea gigas: An explanation for summer mortality in Pacific oysters. Am J Physiol-Reg I 293, 2353-2362.
Li, X (2008). Reduction in Pacific oyster mortality by improving farming and processing technologies in South Australia. (PDF 2.9 MB). FRDC Final Report Project No.2003/208. 147. SARDI Publication No. F2006/000334-1. SARDI Research Report Series No. 186.
Li, X (2008). Abalone Aquaculture Subprogram: Selective breeding of farmed abalone to Enhance Growth Rates (II). (PDF 771.8 KB). FRDC Final Report (Project No. 2001/254). SARDI Publication No. F2008/000813-1. SARDI Research Report Series No. 318. 102 p.
Liu, B. and Li. X., 2008. Preliminary studies on cryopreservation of Sydney rock oyster (Saccostrea glomerata) embryos and larvae. Journal of Shellfish Research (in print)
Li, X (2009). Development of techniques for production of homozygous Pacific oysters. (PDF 590.2 KB). FRDC Final Report. SARDI Aquatic Sciences Publication No.F2009/000006-1. SARDI Research Report Series No.341. FRDC Project 2002/204. March 2009.
Li, Y, Qin, JG, Li, X & Benkendorff, K (2009). Monthly variation of condition index, energy reserves and antibacterial activity in Pacific oysters, Crassostrea gigas, in Stansbury (South Australia). Aquaculture, 286(1-2): 64-71.
Li, Y, Qin, JG, Li, X & Benkendorff, K (2009). Spawning-dependent stress response to food deprivation in Pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas. Aquaculture, 286(3-4): 309-17.
Li, Y, Qin, JG, Li, X & Benkendorff, K (2009). Spawning-dependent stress responses in pacific oysters Crassostrea gigas: A simulated bacterial challenge in oysters. Aquaculture, 293(3-4): 164-71.
Song, L., Li, X., Bott, K., Wang, T., Clarke, S. and Zhao, W. 2007. Effects of air exposure on the lysosomal membrane stability of hemocytes in blacklip abalone, Haliotis rubra (Leach). Aquaculture Research 38, 239-245.
Staff
Dr Xiaoxu Li (.pdf)
Subprogram Leader
Mr Mark Gluis
Senior Research Officer
Contact
Dr Xiaoxu Li, Subprogram Leader
Tel: (08) 8207 5464 Fax: (08) 8207 5481
PO Box 120 Henley Beach SA 5022
E-mail: xiaoxu.li@sa.gov.au
