Selective Breeding in Aquaculture: An Introduction
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ISBN-13:
9789048127726
Veröffentl:
2009
Erscheinungsdatum:
27.08.2009
Seiten:
221
Autor:
Trygve Gjedrem
Gewicht:
496 g
Format:
245x166x23 mm
Serie:
10, Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
This book provides a basic introduction to selective breeding in aquatic species, and describes the concepts behind establishing and running successful breeding programs. Although only 10% of world aquaculture production is currently based on genetically improved stocks, the dramatic gains achieved in species such as Atlantic salmon and tilapia serve to demonstrate the potential of selective breeding to improve growth, product quality, disease resistance and other commercially important traits. As increasing pressure is placed on feed, land and water resources, there is a growing need for such programs to be implemented on a large scale in aquaculture.
An introductory guide to breeding programs in aquatic species
Domestication and the Application of Genetic Improvement in Aquaculture.- The Success of Selective Breeding in Aquaculture.- The Theoretical Basis for Breeding and Selection.- Initiating Breeding Programs.- Breeding Strategies.- Selection Methods.- Mating Design.- Estimation of Breeding Values.- Genotype-Environment Interaction.- Measuring Response to Selection.- Structure of Breeding Programs.- Undesirable Side Effects in Breeding Programs.- Biotechnology in Breeding Programs.- Reproduction Techniques.- Economic Benefits of Breeding Programs.
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