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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, broodstock management, genetic engineering, chromosomal manipulation and electrophoresis.

Genetics for Fish Hatchery Managers

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