Genetics for Fish Hatchery Managers / Edition 1

by Douglas Tave

Overview

This straightforward, easily understandable primer details the principles and practices of genetics as they relate to fish farming.
After reviewing basic genetic principles and the genetics of sex determination, this book focuses on the genetics of qualitative traits and profiles selection programs that produce true breeding populations. It also considers quantitative issues, broodsk management, genetic engineering, chromosomal manipulation and electrophoresis.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780442004170
Publisher:	Springer US
Publication date:	02/28/1993
Edition description:	1993
Pages:	418
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.04(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction. Review of basic genetics. Genetics of qualitative phenotypes. Biotechnology. Genetics of broodsk management. Appendixes. Glossary. References. Index.