Growth in pearl oysters: A review of genetic and environmental influences

Pearl oysters have high economic value. These species have gained much interest of research in growth, producing disease resistant and viable stocks for aquaculture facilities. Growth-related genes, such as insulin-related peptide receptor and the IGF system, and its components ERKs and MKK4 have been documented to influence growth in pearl oysters. Temperature, salinity, culture condition among other environmental factors were also reported to...