Selective Breeding in Aquaculture: An Introduction

• Main Authors: Gjedrem, Trygve (Author), Baranski, Matthew (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
• Series: Reviews: Methods and Technologies in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 10
• Subjects: Environment.; Animal genetics.; Marine sciences.; Freshwater.; Marine & Freshwater Sciences.; Animal Genetics and Genomics.

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...

Table of Contents:

• 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.