Author: Jean-François Samain

Publisher: Editions Quae

Published: 2008-02-13

Total Pages: 402

ISBN-13: 275920054X

Mass oyster mortalities have been known for many years throughout the world, but no strictly pathological explication has been found. This book describes how environmental influences, reproduction, stress, genetics, pathogens and temperature contribute to oyster summer mortality in France. An interaction model is derived from the results and recommendations are made for forecasting and managing risk factors.