Calcium homeostasis disruption initiates rapid growth after micro-fragmentation in the scleractinian coral Porites lobata.

ABSTRACT: Coral reefs are ecosystems under increasing threat from global climate change. Coral restoration is a tool for preserving the biological and ecological function of coral reefs by mitigating coral loss and maintaining the structural integrity and complexity of reefs. To generate the necessary stock for coral restoration, larger coral colonies are usually fragmented to generate smaller specimens for outplanting, taking advantage of the high regenerative ability of corals. In this study, we utilized RNA-seq technology to understand the physiological responses of Porites lobata colonies to physical fragmentation and outplanting, which have thus far not been characterized. Our results demonstrate that P. lobata fragments undergoing physical injury recover through two distinct phas

SUBMITTER: Lock C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9502066 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature