Stability of population genetic structure in large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea): Insights from temporal, geographical factors, and artificial restocking processes.

ABSTRACT: Despite concerns about overfishing and the potential impact of release programs on wild populations, our study of 3116 individuals from 13 wild populations and 2787 individuals from two cultured populations in Zhejiang and Fujian provinces spanning 2008 to 2023 reveals a relatively stable genetic diversity in Larimichthys crocea. Surprisingly, the genetic diversity of wild large yellow croaker populations has remained consistent over the years, suggesting minimal influence from population declines due to overfishing. With the exception of populations in Sansha Bay and Luoyuan Bay, no significant genetic differences were observed among wild populations, indicating a single panmictic genetic population across the East and South China seas. Notably, significant genetic differentiation

SUBMITTER: Yao JX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11347937 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature