Transcriptome analysis of sex-related genes in the blood clam Tegillarca granosa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Blood clams (Tegillarca granosa) are one of the most commercial shellfish in China and South Asia with wide distribution in Indo-Pacific tropical to temperate estuaries. However, recent data indicate a decline in the germplasm of this species. Furthermore, the molecular mechanisms underpinning reproductive regulation remain unclear and information regarding genetic diversity is limited. Understanding the reproductive biology of shellfish is important in interpreting their embryology development, reproduction and population structure. Transcriptome sequencing (RNA-seq) rapidly obtains genetic sequence information from almost all transcripts of a particular tissue and currently represents the most prevalent and effective method for constructing genetic expression profiles.

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5608214 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature