Genomics in Aquaculture

This robust yet concise reference offers practical guidance on the latest advances in the rapidly growing field of aquaculture genomics, providing the latest scientific methods and technologies used to maximize efficient production of healthy fish, such as genome sequencing, transcriptomics, and proteomics

Simon A MacKenzie (Edited by), Sissel Jentoft (Edited by)

9780128014189

Paperback / softback, published 26 July 2016

304 pages, 220 illustrations (20 in full color)
22.9 x 15.1 x 2 cm, 0.5 kg

Genomics in Aquaculture is a concise, must-have reference that describes current advances within the field of genomics and their applications to aquaculture. Written in an accessible manner for anyone—non-specialists to experts alike—this book provides in-depth coverage of genomics spanning from genome sequencing, to transcriptomics and proteomics. It provides, for ease of learning, examples from key species most relevant to current intensive aquaculture practice.

• 1: The new era of genome sequencing using high-throughput sequencing technology: generation of the first version of the Atlantic cod genome
• 2: The rainbow trout genome, an important landmark for aquaculture and genome evolution
• 3: An improved version of the Atlantic cod genome and advancements in functional genomics: implications for the future of cod farming
• 4: Catfish genomic studies: progress and perspectives
• 5: Tilapia genomic studies
• 6: Turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) genomic resources: application for boosting aquaculture production
• 7: Zebrafish offer aquaculture research their services
• 8: Current status in other finfish species: Description of current genomic resources for the gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata) and soles (Solea senegalensis and Solea solea)
• 9: Molluscs
• 10: Genomics in the common carp
• 11: Future perspective

Subject Areas: Aquaculture & fish-farming: practice & techniques [TVT], Biotechnology [TCB], DNA & Genome [PSAK1], Genetics [non-medical PSAK]