Real‐time PCR validation of visually identified snapper Chrysophrys auratus (Sparidae) eggs. Issue 2 (28th December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dias, P. J.; Wakefield, C. B.; Fairclough, D. V.; Jackson, G.; Travers, M. J.; Snow, M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of fish biology. Volume 88:Issue 2(2016)
• Page Start: 811
• Page End: 819
• Publication Date: 2015-12-28
• Subjects: daily egg production method -- fisheries -- Pagrus -- spawning aggregation -- spawning stock biomass; Fishes -- Periodicals; Fishes -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 597
• DOI: 10.1111/jfb.12864
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1112

Abstract

Abstract : In this study, a total of 212 eggs were visually identified as snapper Chrysophrys auratus . Real‐time PCR confirmed visual identification in 69% of cases but corroboration varied widely among plankton samples. The use of molecular tools to support visual identification prior to adopting daily egg production stock assessment methods should be considered.