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Development of a rapid and efficient method for non-lethal DNA sampling and genotyping in scallops.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Mao Junxia, Lv Jia, Miao Yan, Sun Changsen, Hu Liping, Zhang Ru, Fu Xiaoteng, Zhang Lingling, Hu Xiaoli, Wang Shi, Bao Zhenmin
Abstract excerpt
Non-lethal DNA sampling has long appealed to researchers studying population and conservation genetics, as it does not necessitate removing individuals permanently from their natural environment or destroying valuable samples. However, such an approach has not yet been well established in bivalves. In this study, we demonstrate that the gill represents a good source of tissue for non-lethal sampling in scallops....
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