Overview
- Supports SDG 14: Life below water by fostering developments in fish biotechnology
- Covers the latest developments in genome editing in fish for better growth and disease resistance
- Includes a special section on transgenerational immune priming, nano-biosensor, and its application
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This edited book is focused on SDG 14: life below water. This book covers all aspects of fish biotechnology and health management. A detailed description is provided of CRISPR Cas9 technology application in the development of superior variety of fish with better growth, disease resistance, etc., accompanied by numerous helpful photographs and schematic diagrams. In addition, recent developments in nanotechnology and its application in fisheries production enhancement have been discussed. Further, topics includes, probiotics, immunostimulants, fish genetic markers, bioremediation, metagenomics, transgenerational immune priming, application of cell culture in fisheries and nano-biosensor application on fish disease diagnosis, pollution monitoring, etc. are provided in details. . The book is helpful for researchers, teachers, students, farmers, and entrepreneurs in utilizing the knowledge on recent advancements in different aspects of fish genetics and biotechnology for future researchand aquaculture production enhancement.
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
Editors and Affiliations
About the editor
Dr. Bijay Kumar Behera is the Dean, College of Fisheries, Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, India. Dr. Behera has more than 20 years of research experience in the field of fish biotechnology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and nano-biosensor technology. He has received Australian Government-Endeavour Award, Japanese Government-Mombusho MEXT Fellowship, Prof. Har Swarup Award, Krushak Pratibha Award, Scientist of the Year Award, Dr. Hiralal Choudhury Award, Best Scientist Award, and Dr. M.S Swaminathan Best Indian Fisheries Scientist Award. He is also a Fellow of Zoological Society of India and Inland Fisheries Society of India.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Biotechnological Tools in Fisheries and Aquatic Health Management
Editors: Bijay Kumar Behera
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-2981-8
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2023
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-99-2980-1Published: 23 November 2023
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-99-2983-2Published: 23 November 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-981-99-2981-8Published: 22 November 2023
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 246
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations
Topics: Ecology, Veterinary Medicine/Veterinary Science, Biotechnology, Biotechnology