Molecular biology tools applied to selection programs
New molecular biology technologies are complex and expensive but also strongly recommended for any genetic selection program in aquaculture.
Aquaculture needs genetically improved animals
A sustainable industry must complete animals' life cycle in captivity and establish high quality broodstock production by selective breeding.
Ten years of breeding at Aquamarina de la Costa in Venezuela
The farm operations and hatchery at Aquamarina de la Costa in Venezuela are based on broodstock and larvae of the species Litopenaeus vannamei.
Genetic improvement of the Pacific white shrimp at The Oceanic Institute
Critical to the success of genetic improvement and the breeding program at OI is the use of specific pathogen free (SPF) shrimp stocks.
Microsatellites: Genetic markers of choice
Use of microsatellites is one of many marker approaches, but has proven to be the tool of choice across all commercial agriculture sectors.
Selective breeding for TSV-resistant shrimp
A selective breeding program to develop TSV-resistant shrimp aimed to minimize risk of disease and maximize profits.
IFREMER’s shrimp genetics program
Genetic improvement for growth and resistance to disease can be an efficient way for the shrimp to become more competitive and reliable.
Genetic improvement of channel catfish
The potential for genetic improvement in channel catfish should be compared to improvements in the poultry, beef and swine industries.
Bioinformatics: The ultimate breeding tool
Bioinformatics, a true hybrid between molecular and computer sciences, changes the rules of both breeding and medicine with a novel approach.
Prevention of WSSV: Water management strategies
White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) is a virulent pathogen that is threatening shrimp farming industries worldwide.
Bio-secure shrimp production: Emerging technologies for a maturing industry
With advanced bio-secure shrimp farming technologies, the industry will be able to expand with greater control against the spread of disease.
What is PCR?
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a molecular biology technique that amplifies the number of copies of a specific region of DNA to produce enough to be tested.