Bioinformatics in Aquaculture

Bioinformatics in Aquaculture
Author: Zhanjiang (John) Liu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 605
Release: 2017-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118782356

Bioinformatics derives knowledge from computer analysis of biological data. In particular, genomic and transcriptomic datasets are processed, analysed and, whenever possible, associated with experimental results from various sources, to draw structural, organizational, and functional information relevant to biology. Research in bioinformatics includes method development for storage, retrieval, and analysis of the data. Bioinformatics in Aquaculture provides the most up to date reviews of next generation sequencing technologies, their applications in aquaculture, and principles and methodologies for the analysis of genomic and transcriptomic large datasets using bioinformatic methods, algorithm, and databases. The book is unique in providing guidance for the best software packages suitable for various analysis, providing detailed examples of using bioinformatic software and command lines in the context of real world experiments. This book is a vital tool for all those working in genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics related to aquaculture, and computational and biological sciences.

Bioinformatics in Aquaculture

Bioinformatics in Aquaculture
Author: Zhanjiang (John) Liu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2017-01-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118782380

Bioinformatics derives knowledge from computer analysis of biological data. In particular, genomic and transcriptomic datasets are processed, analysed and, whenever possible, associated with experimental results from various sources, to draw structural, organizational, and functional information relevant to biology. Research in bioinformatics includes method development for storage, retrieval, and analysis of the data. Bioinformatics in Aquaculture provides the most up to date reviews of next generation sequencing technologies, their applications in aquaculture, and principles and methodologies for the analysis of genomic and transcriptomic large datasets using bioinformatic methods, algorithm, and databases. The book is unique in providing guidance for the best software packages suitable for various analysis, providing detailed examples of using bioinformatic software and command lines in the context of real world experiments. This book is a vital tool for all those working in genomics, molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics related to aquaculture, and computational and biological sciences.

Genomics in Aquaculture

Genomics in Aquaculture
Author: Simon A MacKenzie
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2016-07-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128016906

Genomics in Aquaculture is a concise, must-have reference that describes current advances within the field of genomics and their applications to aquaculture. Written in an accessible manner for anyone—non-specialists to experts alike—this book provides in-depth coverage of genomics spanning from genome sequencing, to transcriptomics and proteomics. It provides, for ease of learning, examples from key species most relevant to current intensive aquaculture practice. Its coverage of minority species that have a specific biological interest (e.g., Pleuronectiformes) makes this book useful for countries that are developing such species. It is a robust, practical resource that covers foundational, functional, and applied aspects of genomics in aquaculture, presenting the most current information in a field of research that is rapidly growing. - Provides the latest scientific methods and technologies to maximize efficiencies for healthy fish production, with summary tables for quick reference - Offers an extended glossary of technical and methodological terms to help readers better understand key biological concepts - Describes state-of-the-art technologies, such as transcriptomics and epigenomics, currently under development for future perspective of the field - Covers minority species that have a specific biological interest (e.g., Pleuronectiformes), making the book useful to countries developing such species

Fisheries Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Fisheries Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Author: C. Judith Betsy
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2023-12-13
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9819969913

This authored book is focused on SDG 14: Life below water, comprehensively addressing all facets of biotechnology and bioinformatics related to fisheries. It offers an extensive exploration of the detail on structure, function and types of nucleic acids, concepts of gene and genetic code, mutations, and their implications. The book provides essential information on gene regulation and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Step-by-step descriptions are provided for technologies such as gene transfer, rDNA, transgenic fish production, animal cell culture, hybridoma technology and cryopreservation technology in fishes. Special emphasis has been given to topics like RNA in gene regulation, epigenetics, and DNA and protein sequencing. Various molecular techniques and markers have been discussed in detail. Further, various topics on bioinformatics including different databases, formats, sequence retrieval, manipulation, analysis, primer design, molecular visualization, genomics, and proteomics are also covered. This volume will prove invaluable to aquaculturists, equipping them with essential techniques and protocols. It constitutes essential reading for students enrolled in aquaculture or fisheries courses within tropical and sub-tropical regions.

Genomics in Aquaculture to Better Understand Species Biology and Accelerate Genetic Progress

Genomics in Aquaculture to Better Understand Species Biology and Accelerate Genetic Progress
Author: José Manuel Yáñez
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2016-09-15
Genre: Genetics
ISBN: 2889199576

From a global perspective aquaculture is an activity related to food production with large potential for growth. Considering a continuously growing population, the efficiency and sustainability of this activity will be crucial to meet the needs of protein for human consumption in the near future. However, for continuous enhancement of the culture of both fish and shellfish there are still challenges to overcome, mostly related to the biology of the cultured species and their interaction with (increasingly changing) environmental factors. Examples of these challenges include early sexual maturation, feed meal replacement, immune response to infectious diseases and parasites, and temperature and salinity tolerance. Moreover, it is estimated that less than 10% of the total aquaculture production in the world is based on populations genetically improved by means of artificial selection. Thus, there is considerable room for implementing breeding schemes aimed at improving productive traits having significant economic impact. By far the most economically relevant trait is growth rate, which can be efficiently improved by conventional genetic selection (i.e. based on breeding values of selection candidates). However, there are other important traits that cannot be measured directly on selection candidates, such as resistance against infectious and parasitic agents and carcass quality traits (e.g. fillet yield and meat color). However, these traits can be more efficiently improved using molecular tools to assist breeding programs by means of marker-assisted selection, using a few markers explaining a high proportion of the trait variation, or genomic selection, using thousands of markers to estimate genomic breeding values. The development and implementation of new technologies applied to molecular biology and genomics, such as next-generation sequencing methods and high-throughput genotyping platforms, are allowing the rapid increase of availability of genomic resources in aquaculture species. These resources will provide powerful tools to the research community and will aid in the determination of the genetic factors involved in several biological aspects of aquaculture species. In this regard, it is important to establish discussion in terms of which strategies will be more efficient to solve the primary challenges that are affecting aquaculture systems around the world. The main objective of this Research Topic is to provide a forum to communicate recent research and implementation strategies in the use of genomics in aquaculture species with emphasis on (1) a better understanding of fish and shellfish biological processes having considerable impact on aquaculture systems; and (2) the efficient incorporation of molecular information into breeding programs to accelerate genetic progress of economically relevant traits.

Aquaculture Genome Technologies

Aquaculture Genome Technologies
Author: Zhanjiang (John) Liu
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2008-02-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470276339

Genomics is a rapidly growing scientific field with applications ranging from improved disease resistance to increased rate of growth. Aquaculture Genome Technologies comprehensively covers the field of genomics and its applications to the aquaculture industry. This volume looks to bridge the gap between a basic understanding of genomic technology to its practical use in the aquaculture industry.

Selective Breeding in Aquaculture: an Introduction

Selective Breeding in Aquaculture: an Introduction
Author: Trygve Gjedrem
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2010-03-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9048127734

The foundation of quantitative genetics theory was developed during the last century and facilitated many successful breeding programs for cultivated plants and t- restrial livestock. The results have been almost universally impressive, and today nearly all agricultural production utilises genetically improved seed and animals. The aquaculture industry can learn a great deal from these experiences, because the basic theory behind selective breeding is the same for all species. The ?rst published selection experiments in aquaculture started in 1920 s to improve disease resistance in ?sh, but it was not before the 1970 s that the ?rst family based breeding program was initiated for Atlantic salmon in Norway by AKVAFORSK. Unfortunately, the subsequent implementation of selective breeding on a wider scale in aquaculture has been slow, and despite the dramatic gains that have been demonstrated in a number of species, less than 10% of world aquaculture production is currently based on improved stocks. For the long-term sustainability of aquaculture production, there is an urgent need to develop and implement e- cient breeding programs for all species under commercial production. The ability for aquaculture to successfully meet the demands of an ever increasing human p- ulation, will rely on genetically improved stocks that utilise feed, water and land resources in an ef?cient way. Technological advances like genome sequences of aquaculture species, and advanced molecular methods means that there are new and exciting prospects for building on these well-established methods into the future.