Fine map genome of the Hon Kong oyster Crassostrea hongkongensis (Lam & Morton 2003)

Hong Kong oyster Crassostrea hongkongensis a member of the phylum Mollusca, is a dominant oyster species on the coast of the South China Sea, with a cultivation history of ~700 years and is considered a popular seafood with a market demand that’s been growing over time. However, in recent years, the cultivation of this oyster species has been affected by the emerging shortage of seeds due to industrialization and urbanization in some seed-producing areas as well as population degradation. Therefore, there is urgent demand for better and higher seed production. The identification of genes related to various physiological processes in this oyster might enhance our understanding of reproduction; possibly contributing to the production of high-quality seeds and also help to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms of bivalve reproduction and immunity, which will provide a basis for the development of aquaculture technology for bivalves.