Fish Biotechnology

Description

Demand for fish is ever-increasing, worldwide; the increasing demand can't be met through increased natural harvest only. Aquaculture could help to meet increasing demand, and biotechnology can make a great contribution to improve aquaculture yields. Aquaculture animals are particularly well suited for research in biotechnology. Experimentation is facilitated by the availability of large numbers of gametes, use of external fertilization, and ease of in vitro rearing of embryos. The agenda for modern biotechnology in aquaculture seems very similar to that of livestock and agriculture. The potential areas of biotechnology in aquaculture include the use of synthetic hormones in induced breeding, production of mono-sex, uniparental and polyploid population, molecular biology, transgenic fish, gene banking, improved feeds and health management and development of natural products from marine organisms. \nThis book looks at a broad spectrum of biotech research efforts, and their applications to the fisheries and aquaculture industry. It looks at the application of genetic, cellular, and molecular technologies to enable fish farmers to produce a more abundant, resilient, and healthier supply of seafood. It covers topics ranging from brood stock improvement to fish health and gene transfer. This book will be valuable to researchers, producers, and students interested in the field of fish biotechnology.