Shellfish Genetics and Breeding for Aquaculture
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetics and Biotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editors
Interests: artificial and genetic breeding; molluscs; aquaculture; breeding strategies
Interests: genetic breeding; molluscs; immunity; molecular genetics; disease resistance
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Shellfish are the second largest group of animals in the world and play a vital role in global aquaculture, significantly contributing to food security and the economy. As global demand for sustainable seafood continues to rise, advancing our understanding of shellfish genetics and breeding is crucial for improving production efficiency and enhancing resilience.
This Special Issue aims to consolidate the latest research on shellfish genetics and breeding, offering new insights and innovative approaches to support sustainable aquaculture. We encourage submissions of original research, comprehensive reviews, and perspectives on various topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Genetic improvement and selection strategies for shellfish species;
- Advances in molecular tools and techniques for shellfish breeding;
- Understanding the genetic basis of disease resistance and environmental adaptation in shellfish;
- The role of genomics in enhancing shellfish breeding programs;
- Sustainable breeding practices that address climate change impacts.
We look forward to receiving your contributions to this critical and rapidly evolving field.
Prof. Dr. Zhihua Lin
Prof. Dr. Yongbo Bao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- shellfish genetics
- artificial breeding
- genetic improvement
- disease resistance
- sustainable aquaculture
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