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Following the extremely well-received structure of the first edition, this carefully revised and updated new edition now includes much new information of vital importance to those working and researching in the fisheries and aquaculture industries.Commencing with chapters covering genetic variation and how it can be measured, the authors then look at genetic structure in natural populations, followed by a new chapter covering genetics in relation to population size and conservation issues. Genetic variation of traits and triploids and the manipulation of ploidy are fully covered, and another new chapter is included, entitled 'From Genetics to Genomics'. The book concludes with a chapter covering the impact of genetic engineering in aquaculture.With the inclusion of a wealth of up-to-date information, new text and figures and the inclusion of a third author, Pierre Boudry, the second edition of Biotechnology and Genetics in Fisheries and Aquaculture provides an excellent text and reference of great value and use to upper level students and professionals working across fish biology, aquatic sciences, fisheries, aquaculture, genetics and biotechnology. Libraries in all universities and research establishments where biological sciences, fisheries and aquaculture are studied and taught should have several copies of this excellent new edition on their shelves.Completely updated, revised and expanded new editionSubject area of ever increasing importanceExpanded authorshipCommercially useful information for fish breeders

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Genetical studies of aquatic species for many decades lagged significantly behind those of terrestrial species. In recent years, much more research activity focusing on species in watery domains is evident and this applies both to natural and cultured populations. It is, thus, timely and apposite that a book of this sort should now appear....overall, readers will find a significant amount of useful information and discussion in this book. Aquaculture Research, Vol 36, July 2005. ..provides an excellent introduction to the topic... The many photographs and drawings help illustrate the often complex concepts and techniques that are presented. Robert R Stickney, World Aquaculture, September 2003. . ..an ideal text for relative newcomers to Genetics in Fisheries and Aquaculture that would not be out of place on of bookshelf of those already well established in the field. A good read and excellent value for money. Shellfish News . ..[a] well-written and concise book... I would recommend the book to libraries of universities and research institutes involved in fisheries science and aquaculture. Aquaculture International biotechnology and genetics are just as important in the seafood business as they are in land based aquaculture...It is a complex but vitally important subject which anyone involved with fish farming need to understand very clearly. This book will help them do so. Fishing Boat World 2004

Genetical studies of aquatic species for many decades lagged significantly behind those of terrestrial species. In recent years, much more research activity focusing on species in watery domains is evident and this applies both to natural and cultured populations. It is, thus, timely and apposite that a book of this sort should now appear.<br>...overall, readers will find a significant amount of useful information and discussion in this book. <br>Aquaculture Research, Vol 36, July 2005<br><br>. ..provides an excellent introduction to the topic... The many photographs and drawings help illustrate the often complex concepts and techniques that are presented. <br> Robert R Stickney, World Aquaculture, September 2003. <p>. ..an ideal text for relative newcomers to Genetics in Fisheries and Aquaculture that would not be out of place on of bookshelf of those already well established in the field. A good read and excellent value for money. <br> Shellfish News <br><p>. ..[a] well-written and concise book... I would recommend the book to libraries of universities and research institutes involved in fisheries science and aquaculture. Aquaculture International <br><p><br><p><br><p> biotechnology and genetics are just as important in the seafood business as they are in land based aquaculture...It is a complex but vitally important subject which anyone involved with fish farming need to understand very clearly. This book will help them do so. <br> Fishing Boat World 2004

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A. R. Beaumont and K. Hoare are at the School of Ocean Sciences, Menai Bridge, University of Wales, Bangor, UK.

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