S u m m a ry : Previous studies have demonstrated that lichens can accumulate high amounts of radioactivity. Because of their long life expectancy they are suitable and inexpensive biological detectors of the nuclear fallout. In this study, liehen samples were collected from diffe­ rent locations in Austria over a period of more than 15 years. Samples were taken before, immediately after and a ...

The blacklip rock oyster, Saccostrea lineage J, has the potential to support new aquaculture developments throughout its range in tropical Indo-Pacific region, but lack of research investment understanding basic biology been a key failure point past. This study assessed J spat growth and survival downweller upweller nursery systems, with aim establishing baseline biological information evaluati...

Source/description : Genomic DNA was extracted from a whole Pacific oyster (C. gigas) after grinding in liquid nitrogen. Purified DNA was then digested by a mix of 3 restriction enzymes (AluI, RsaI, HaeIII). DNA fragments ranging from 250 to 500 bp were size-selected by agarose gel electrophoresis and ligated into the dephosphorylated blunt-ended SmaI-linearised pBKS2 plasmid (Stratagene Clonin...