Author(s): Garth L. Fletcher (Editor), Matthew L. Rise
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date: 30 Dec. 2011
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 390 pages
ISBN-10: 0813810280
ISBN-13: 9780813810287
Book Description
This important book looks at a broad spectrum of biotech research efforts and their applications to the aquaculture industry. Aquaculture Biotechnology provides key reviews that look at the application of genetic, cellular, and molecular technologies to enable fish farmers to produce a more abundant, resilient, and healthier supply of seafood. Aquaculture Biotechnology is divided into seven sections and nineteen chapters that cover topics ranging from broodstock improvement to fish health and gene transfer. With chapters provided by leading researchers and skillfully edited by top scientists in the field, this will be a valuable tool to researchers, producers, and students interested in better understanding this dynamic field of aquaculture.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“The book is well-written and includes clear illustrations and images, as well as extensive references. The book will attract readers with an interest in traditional and emerging aquaculture biotechnologies.” (Book News, 1 April 2012)
“Review quote is Aquaculture Biotechnology is a useful compilation that provides readers with state-of-the-art overviews of the potential applications of several biotechnological techniques in Aquaculture.” (Aquaculture International, 19th March 2012)
“Review quote is Aquaculture Biotechnology is a useful compilation that provides readers with state-ofthe-art overviews of the potential applications of several biotechnological techniques in Aquaculture.” (Aquaculture International, 19th March 2012)
From the Inside Flap
A sustainable and profitable aquaculture industry is technology and innovation driven. The biotechnological advances of the last few decades have unlocked molecular and genetic techniques to improve production traits, enhance treatment and diagnosis of disease, and led to more efficient culture practices. Aquaculture Biotechnology brings together key biotechnological advances and looks at their potential impacts on the aquaculture industry.
Aquaculture Biotechnology is divided into nine sections that showcase biotechnological innovations and the impacts these advances are, and can make on aquaculture production. Sections are focused on topics ranging from improved broodstock development and biotechnological advances in fish health to embryogenesis and stem cell technologies in fish reproduction. Beyond the scientific advances, Aquaculture Biotechnology also looks at sustainability and ethical issues surrounding the use of biotechnology in fish production.
Edited by two leading researchers with contributions from a global team of authors, Aquaculture Biotechnology will be an essential resource for anyone interested in established and emerging biotechnologies in aquaculture.
From the Back Cover
A sustainable and profitable aquaculture industry is technology and innovation driven. The biotechnological advances of the last few decades have unlocked molecular and genetic techniques to improve production traits, enhance treatment and diagnosis of disease, and led to more efficient culture practices. Aquaculture Biotechnology brings together key biotechnological advances and looks at their potential impacts on the aquaculture industry.
Aquaculture Biotechnology is divided into nine sections that showcase biotechnological innovations and the impacts these advances are, and can make on aquaculture production. Sections are focused on topics ranging from improved broodstock development and biotechnological advances in fish health to embryogenesis and stem cell technologies in fish reproduction. Beyond the scientific advances, Aquaculture Biotechnology also looks at sustainability and ethical issues surrounding the use of biotechnology in fish production.
Edited by two leading researchers with contributions from a global team of authors, Aquaculture Biotechnology will be an essential resource for anyone interested in established and emerging biotechnologies in aquaculture.
About the Author
Garth L. Fletcher is Professor Emeritus and Director of the Ocean Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.
Matthew L. Rise is Canada Research Chair in Marine Biotechnology and Associate Professor at the Ocean Sciences Centre, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada.
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