bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 7, 2022
Abstract
Captive
rearing
in
salmon
hatcheries
can
have
considerable
impacts
on
both
fish
phenotype
and
fitness
within
a
single
generation,
even
the
absence
of
genetic
change.
Evidence
for
hatchery-induced
changes
DNA
methylation
is
becoming
abundant,
though
questions
remain
sex-specificity
these
effects,
their
persistence
until
spawning,
potential
transmission
to
future
generations.
Here
we
performed
whole
genome
sequencing
fin
tissue
16
hatchery
wild
Atlantic
(
Salmo
salar
)
returning
spawn
Rimouski
River,
Québec.
We
identified
two
cohorts
hatchery-reared
through
analysis,
one
which
was
epigenetically
similar
fish,
suggesting
that
supplementation
efforts
may
be
able
minimize
epigenetic
effects
rearing.
found
sex-specific
rearing,
with
few
genomic
regions
being
affected
males
females.
also
analysed
methylome
32
F1
offspring
from
four
groups
(pure
wild,
pure
origin,
reciprocal
hybrids).
due
parental
persisted
patterns
inheritance
appear
complex,
involving
nonadditive
effects.
Our
results
suggest
minimal
F0.
There
rapid
loss
associated
However,
inheritance,
captive
are
rather
complex
field
would
benefit
further
research
minimizing
conservation
efforts.
Fisheries Management and Ecology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 446 - 463
Published: July 12, 2023
Abstract
Hatcheries
have
long
produced
salmonids
for
fisheries
and
mitigation,
though
their
widespread
use
is
increasingly
controversial
because
of
potential
impacts
to
wild
salmonids.
We
conducted
a
global
literature
search
peer‐reviewed
publications
(1970–2021)
evaluating
how
hatchery
affected
salmonids,
developed
publicly
available
database,
synthesized
results.
Two
hundred
six
met
our
criteria,
with
83%
reporting
adverse/minimally
adverse
effects
on
Adverse
genetic
diversity
were
most
common,
followed
by
productivity
abundance
via
ecological
processes.
Few
(3%)
reported
beneficial
nearly
all
from
intensive
recovery
programs
used
bolster
highly
depleted
populations.
Our
review
suggests
hatcheries
commonly
in
freshwater
marine
environments.
Future
research
less
studied
effects—such
as
epigenetics—could
improve
knowledge
management
the
full
extent
impacts.
Evolutionary Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Fish
hatcheries
are
widely
used
to
enhance
fisheries
and
supplement
declining
wild
populations.
However,
substantial
evidence
suggests
that
hatchery
fish
subject
differential
selection
pressures
compared
their
counterparts.
Domestication
selection,
or
adaptation
the
environment,
poses
a
risk
populations
if
traits
specific
success
in
environment
have
genetic
component
there
is
subsequent
introgression
between
fish.
Few
studies
investigated
domestication
on
genomic
level,
even
fewer
done
so
parallel
across
multiple
hatchery-wild
population
pairs.
In
this
study,
we
low-coverage
whole-genome
sequencing
investigate
signals
of
three
separate
Chinook
salmon,
Reviews in Aquaculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
Global
aquaculture
production
has
been
rising
for
several
decades,
with
up
to
76%
of
the
total
from
fish.
However,
problem
fish
diseases
is
becoming
more
and
prominent
in
today's
context
pursuing
sustainable
aquaculture.
Since
first
genome
assembly
reported
2002,
genomic
approaches
have
successfully
implemented
breeding
enhance
disease
resistance
reduce
economic
losses
caused
by
diverse
diseases.
Here,
we
present
a
review
current
progress
genomics
its
application
disease‐resistance
breeding.
First,
data
all
publicly
available
genomes
were
curated
statistical
analysis
these
performed.
Subsequently,
genomics‐assisted
(including
quantitative
trait
loci
mapping,
genome‐wide
association
study,
marker‐assisted
selection,
gene
transfer,
editing)
that
applied
practical
disease–resistance
programs
are
outlined.
In
addition,
candidate
genetic
markers
could
possibly
be
utilized
summarized.
Finally,
remaining
challenges
further
directions
discussed.
summary,
this
provides
insight
into
disease‐resistant
varieties.
Journal of Heredity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 13, 2024
Microplastics
have
evolutionary
and
ecological
impacts
across
species,
affecting
organisms'
development,
reproduction,
behavior
along
with
contributing
to
genotoxicity
stress.
As
plastic
pollution
is
increasing
ubiquitous,
gaining
a
better
understanding
of
organismal
responses
microplastics
necessary.
Epigenetic
processes
such
as
DNA
methylation
are
heritable
forms
molecular
regulation
influenced
by
environmental
conditions.
Therefore,
determining
epigenetic
will
reveal
potential
chronic
consequences
this
pollutant.
We
performed
an
experiment
two
generations
fathead
minnows
(Pimephales
promelas)
elucidate
transgenerational
effects
microplastic
exposure.
exposed
the
first
generation
fish
four
different
treatments
microplastics:
concentrations
each
pre-consumer
polyethylene
(PE)
PE
collected
from
Lake
Ontario.
then
raised
filial
no
used
enzymatic
sequencing
on
adult
liver
tissue
homogenized
larvae
evaluate
differences
among
treatments,
sexes,
generations.
Our
findings
show
origin
had
larger
effect
in
female
whereas
concentration
was
stronger
males.
also
observed
effects,
highlighting
mechanism
which
parents
can
pass
exposure
their
offspring.
Many
genes
found
within
differentially
methylated
regions
our
analyses
known
interact
estrogenic
chemicals
associated
related
metabolism.
This
study
highlights
persistent
potentially
serious
gene
freshwater
systems.
Molecular Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
increasing
feasibility
of
whole‐genome
sequencing
has
been
highly
anticipated,
promising
to
transform
our
understanding
the
biology
nonmodel
species.
Notably,
dramatic
cost
reductions
beginning
around
2007
with
advent
high‐throughput
inspired
publications
heralding
‘genomics
revolution’,
predictions
about
its
future
impacts.
Although
such
served
as
useful
guideposts,
value
is
added
when
statements
are
evaluated
benefit
hindsight.
Here,
we
review
10
key
made
early
in
genomics
revolution,
highlighting
those
realised
while
identifying
challenges
limiting
others.
We
focus
on
concerning
applied
aspects
and
examples
involving
salmonid
species
which,
due
their
socioeconomic
ecological
significance,
have
frontrunners
applications
Predicted
outcomes
included
enhanced
analytical
power,
deeper
insights
into
genetic
basis
phenotype
fitness
variation,
disease
management
breeding
program
advancements.
many
materialised,
several
expectations
remain
unmet
technological,
knowledge
barriers.
Additionally,
largely
unforeseen
advancements,
including
identification
applicability
large‐effect
loci,
close‐kin
mark–recapture,
environmental
DNA
gene
editing
under‐anticipated
value.
Finally,
emerging
innovations
artificial
intelligence
bioinformatics
offer
new
directions.
This
retrospective
evaluation
impacts
genomic
revolution
offers
for
Genes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 1682 - 1682
Published: Aug. 25, 2023
Aquaculture
assumes
a
pivotal
role
in
meeting
the
escalating
global
food
demand,
and
shrimp
farming,
particular,
holds
significant
economy
security,
providing
rich
source
of
nutrients
for
human
consumption.
Nonetheless,
industry
faces
formidable
challenges,
primarily
attributed
to
disease
outbreaks
diminishing
efficacy
conventional
management
approaches,
such
as
antibiotic
usage.
Consequently,
there
is
an
urgent
imperative
explore
alternative
strategies
ensure
sustainability
industry.
In
this
context,
field
epigenetics
emerges
promising
avenue
combating
infectious
diseases
aquaculture.
Epigenetic
modulations
entail
chemical
alterations
DNA
proteins,
orchestrating
gene
expression
patterns
without
modifying
underlying
sequence
through
methylation,
histone
modifications,
non-coding
RNA
molecules.
Utilizing
epigenetic
mechanisms
presents
opportunity
enhance
immune
bolster
resistance
shrimp,
thereby
contributing
optimizing
health
productivity.
Additionally,
concept
inheritability
marine
animals
immense
potential
future
farming
To
end,
comprehensive
review
thoroughly
explores
dynamics
aquaculture,
with
particular
emphasis
on
its
management.
It
conveys
significance
harnessing
advantageous
changes
long-term
viability
while
deliberating
consequences
these
interventions.
Overall,
appraisal
highlights
trajectory
applications,
propelling
toward
strengthening
Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
78(8), P. 1441 - 1452
Published: May 13, 2024
Abstract
Large
effect
loci
often
contain
genes
with
critical
developmental
functions
and
potentially
broad
effects
across
life
stages.
However,
their
stage-specific
fitness
consequences
are
rarely
explored.
In
Atlantic
salmon,
variation
in
two
large-effect
loci,
six6
vgll3,
is
linked
to
age
at
maturity
several
physiological
behavioral
traits
early
life.
By
genotyping
the
progeny
of
wild
salmon
that
were
planted
into
natural
streams
nutrient
manipulations,
we
tested
if
genetic
these
associated
survival
We
found
higher
early-life
was
genotype
late
maturation
but
locus.
These
significant
high
nutrients
not
low-nutrient
streams.
The
differences
explained
by
additive
offspring
generation
maternal
genotypes
locus
both
parents’
vgll3
Our
results
suggest
indirect
can
be
determinants
fitness.
This
study
demonstrates
an
intriguing
case
how
exhibit
complex
associations
stages
indicates
predicting
evolutionary
dynamics
difficult.