Fish Breeding Science

Author: Lou Yundong
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Publishing Date: 1999-10-01
Features: This book is a specialized work on fish breeding. It comprehensively and systematically elaborates on the basic principles and application techniques of fish breeding. The book consists of 12 chapters, including introduction, selection breeding, hybrid breeding, mutation breeding, polyploid breeding, gynogenesis and androgenesis, sex control, nuclear transfer, cell fusion, cell culture, and gene transfer technology, among others. Additionally, it provides in-depth discussions on various issues related to fish breeding. The book contains 12 color illustrations and 77 black-and-white illustrations, along with references to over 900 papers. At the end of the book, there are 5 appendices. This book is suitable for scholars and technicians engaged in fish genetics and breeding, aquaculture, and aquatic biology as research and reference materials. It can also serve as teaching reference for faculty, students, and postgraduates in life science departments of comprehensive universities, normal universities, and aquaculture programs in higher agricultural institutions.