A large-scale demonstration of an oyster breeding process (triploidy) to local conditions along Florida’s Gulf coast by growers using several culture systems allowed for evaluation of site and gear effects on ploidy type.
Leslie Sturmer provides extension support to the molluscan shellfish industry in Florida. She conducts applied research in all phases of production management including genetic improvement, management strategies, and evaluation of alternative species for culture.
University of Florida/IFAS Shellfish Aquaculture Extension
Email: Lnst@ufl.edu
