Fish Genetics And Biodiversity Conservation  (Hardcover, Edward Foster)

The genomics revolution and its impacts on aquaculture are projected to contribute to resolving problems such as diseases, environmental impacts, and low profit margins. The major potential applications of genome technologies include marker assisted selection for genetic enhancement, environmental improvements through enhanced productivity and the development of novel technologies for environment monitoring. In addition to those, development of effective vaccines and their delivery technologies, monitoring antibiotic resistance diagnosis for fish diseases and for the safety of aquatic produce accurate identification of fish stocks for capture fisheries management and for their use as FiGR in aquaculture conservation; including protection of endangered species. Genomics is a highly dynamic research field, rapid developments in genomics can afford new opportunities for applications in aquaculture and capture fisheries, particularly in the areas of FiGR conservation and genetic enhancement. Genomics draws data from cytogenetic, molecular genetics, quantitative genetics, and population genetics, and has led to the development of bioinformatics. Genomics comprises the study of genome structure, organization, expression, evolution, and functions. This book provides updated information on various aspects of this subject and will be useful to students and researchers dealing with this topic.