GSP develops 'Super Round Abalone' in South Korea that grows quickly and is resistant to high water temperatures

Published 2020년 11월 6일

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The Golden Seed Project (GSP) has developed two new varieties of abalone, Super King Abalone No. 1 and 2, which are more resistant to high water temperatures and grow faster than regular abalone. These new varieties could potentially revolutionize the abalone aquaculture industry, which currently accounts for only 5% of the total shellfish farming production in Korea but generates 67% of the total revenue. The GSP Fisheries Seed Business Group plans to distribute these new seeds to abalone seed producers and has already distributed over 6.6 billion fertilized eggs this year, a significant increase from last year's distribution of 1.82 billion. Exports of these seeds to Japan have also started, with plans to expand into the North American market through trial production in Mexico. The development of these high-quality abalone seeds has been recognized by the Ministry of Science and Technology Information and Communication and has selected the project as a '2020 National R&D Project Excellence and Life & Marine Area'.

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Through the Golden Seed Project (GSP) project, the'Super King Abalone No. 1 and 2', which grows quickly and is resistant to high water temperatures, was developed. The domestic abalone aquaculture production is about 20,000 tons, which is only 5% of the domestic shellfish farming production of 400,000 tons, but the production amount is 610 billion won, which accounts for about 67% of the total 910 billion won. However, as productivity declines due to rise in seawater temperature and deterioration of the marine environment due to climate change, it is necessary to develop excellent seeds in response to environmental changes. Accordingly, the GSP Fisheries Seed Business Group has developed super wang abalone No. 1 and 2 that are resistant to rapid growth and high water temperature through research on the development of high-quality abalone varieties, and is distributing them to abalone seed producers. Abalone grows slowly and has a high mortality rate, which has made it difficult to ...

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