Aquaculture
Solutions to the gaps that impede the competitiveness of the Chilean oyster (Ostrea chilensis) culture through the improvement of the seed collection system, the identification of optimal variables for the culture and the obtaining of the black border phenotype of the mantle.
Study financed by FONDEF IDeA, CONICYT (2019-2022).
Researchers: Jorge Toro, Jorge Navarro, Pablo Oyarzún.
To the rescue of the Chilean oyster (Ostrea chilensis): generation of genetically improved lines to enhance growth and detoxification capacity of PSP (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) (FONDEF ID16i10018)
Study financed by FONDEF IDeA, CONICYT (2017-2019). This research aimed to find the best genetic strategy to improve the growth rate of the Chilean flat oyster. For this, hybridization and selection experiments were performed. On the other hand, the dynamics of intoxication and detoxication of PST (FAN) were studied. The results showed that oyster populations studied showed low detoxification capacity. Oysters from the estuary showed higher survival rates than those from the bay.
Researchers: Jorge Toro, Jorge Navarro, Pablo Oyarzún.
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Small-scale mytilid aquaculture innovation (FIC Los Ríos 20-34)
This study aims to study the collection of mussel seeds (Mytilus chilensis) in two locations in the región de Los Ríos (Mehuín and Chaihuín). For this, field, engineering and reproductive studies have been carried out. Link
Researchers: Jorge Toro, José Garces, Cristian Cifuentes, Pablo Oyarzún, Rodolfo Assef.
Oceanographic baseline in estuaries of the Región de Los Ríos and life history parameters for choro zapato (Choromytilus chorus) and chorito (Mytilus chilensis).
CONICYT/FIC ID1571-20LP17 (2018-2020)
Study financed by the Innovation Fund for Regional Competitiveness (FIC Los Ríos). The gonadal cycle of mussels that inhabit the Valdivian coast was studied. For this, histological and oceanographic analyzes were performed.
Researchers: Jorge Toro, Pablo Oyarzún, José Garces.
Impact of the compounds used for the ectoparasite Caligus rogercresseyi on chorito and Jaiba marmola resources
(FIPA 2014-65)
Study financed by the fishery and aquaculture research fund, Chile (FIPA). The objective was to study the effect of cypermethrin, deltamethrin, azamethiphos and hydrogen peroxide on the larvae and adults of the species Mytilus chilensis (Chilean mussels) and Metacarcinus edwardsii (Jaiba marmola).
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