Description
Book SynopsisMolecular Research in Aquaculture opens with background information on the aquaculture industry, development of new species, the benefits of increased production, and discussion of new techniques now being in aquaculture research.
Trade Review"This book provides a basic understanding of the modern molecular techniques currently used in aquaculture research. … This book will appeal to newcomers interested in molecular techniques and provide experienced researchers with information that relates molecular function to fish physiology." (
Book News, December 2009)
Table of ContentsPreface vii
List of Contributors ix
Chapter 1. Convergence of Aquaculture and Molecular Biology 1
Ken Overturf
Chapter 2. Basic Molecular Laboratory Methods 15
Ken Overturf
Chapter 3. Quantitative PCR 39
Ken Overturf
Chapter 4. Aquaculture-Related Applications of DNA Microarray Technology 63
Matthew L. Rise, Zhanjiang Liu, Susan E. Douglas, Laura L. Brown, John H.E. Nash, and Margaret J. McFall-Ngai
Chapter 5. Aquaculture Genomics 103
Yniv Palti
Chapter 6. Proteomics in Aquaculture 147
Samuel A.M. Martin
Chapter 7. The Role of Model Organisms in Aquaculture Research: Transient and Permanent Advantages 175
Barrie Robison
Chapter 8. Clonal Lines and Chromosome Manipulation for Aquaculture Research and Production 195
Krista M. Nichols
Chapter 9. Issues and Methodology for Development of Transgenic Fish for Aquaculture with a Focus on Growth Enhancement 217
Robert H. Devlin, Peter A. Raven, L. Fredrik Sundström, and Mitchell Uh
Chapter 10. Molecular Regulation of Intermediary Metabolism Focusing on Utilization of Dietary Carbohydrates 261
Stéphane Panserat
Chapter 11. Muscle Regulation 279
Peggy R. Biga
Chapter 12. Microbial Genomics of Aquaculture Pathogens 315
Gregory D. Wiens
Chapter 13. Control of Reproduction 337
Gregory M. Weber
Index 383
