Practical Genetics for Aquaculture

C. Greg Lutz (Autor)

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256 Seiten

2008
Wiley-Blackwell (Hersteller)
9780470999837 (ISBN)

Infos

Over recent years there have been major advances in the application of molecular, biotechnological and genetic techniques to a wide range of aquatic species. Until now, many working in a hands-on capacity in the area of aquaculture have not known what the benefits of this work could be to them. This important new book redresses this situation, providing clear details of the available scientific information and the direct application of techniques under simple and practical situations.

Autor

C. Greg Lutz is Specialist and Professor of Aquaculture with Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

Inhalt

Preface. Acknowledgments. 1 Overview. 2 Gene Action I: Qualitative Traits. 3 Gene Action II: Inheritance of Quantitative Traits. 4 Selection and Realized Heritability. 5 Inbreeding, Crossbreeding and Hybridization. 6 Chromosomal Genetics I: Gynogenesis and Androgenesis. 7 Chromosomal Genetics II: Polyploidy. 8 Sex Determination and Control. 9 Control and Induction of Maturation and Spawning. 10 Transgenic Aquatic Organisms. 11 Genetic Threats to Wild Stocks and Ecosystems. Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.1.2008
• Verlagsort: Hoboken
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 177 x 252 mm
• Gewicht: 700 g
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
• ISBN-13: 9780470999837 / 9780470999837
• Zustand: Neuware