Article
Fisheries
Kensuke Ichida, Reoto Tani, Somkiat Sreebun, Araya Jangprai, Pailin Pasomboon, Ryosuke Yazawa, Goro Yoshizaki, Surintorn Boonanuntanasarn
Summary: Selective breeding is crucial for sustainable aquaculture, and barramundi is no exception. Developing a germ cell transplantation method is essential for preserving diverse genetic characteristics. Transplanting frozen germ cells into recipients is a powerful tool for obtaining the next generation.
Article
Fisheries
Alireza Jahanbani, Ali Shahriari, Takavar Mohammadian
Summary: This study aims to investigate the adaptation of Asian sea bass to increased ammonia content in fish tanks with different populations. The results showed that overcrowding fish in a tank and increasing ammonia levels led to a decrease in production efficiency. The Asian sea bass activates the urea cycle in the liver to convert ammonia into urea as a way to cope with high ammonia levels.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Nguyen Hong Nguyen, Pham Van Khang
Summary: The study aimed to assess the genomic prediction accuracy for growth traits in Asian seabass and found high prediction accuracies for growth traits but low for survival traits. It also attempted to identify markers associated with body weight and found moderate SNP heritability, with no significant associations detected for other traits.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Fisheries
Gen Hua Yue, Le Wang, Zituo Yang, Fei Sun, Yi Xuan Tay, Joey Wong, Shadame Yeo
Summary: Genomic resources play a critical role in aquaculture, and their applications in Asian seabass include analyzing genetic diversity, establishing mating schemes, genetic traceability, mapping QTL, and genetic improvement. This review provides an overview of available genomic resources and discusses the challenges and future directions in their development and application in Asian seabass aquaculture.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Pornpawit Tanpichai, Surachart Chaweepack, Saengchan Senapin, Patharapol Piamsomboon, Janenuj Wongtavatchai
Summary: Vaccination with formalin-killed Streptococcus iniae provided substantial protection for juvenile Asian seabass, with no mortality and lower infection rate compared to the control group. The vaccinated fish showed increased antibody levels and upregulation of certain immune genes after the challenge, indicating an adaptive immune response.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhixuan Loh, Xuelu Huan, Sunita Awate, Markus Schrittwieser, Laurent Renia, Ee Chee Ren
Summary: This study characterizes a single MHC-I gene in Asian seabass and reveals its role in immune responses and similarities with other species. The findings provide new tools for studying fish immune responses to pathogen infections and the phylogeny and evolution of antigen-specific receptors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chantana Kaewtapee, Karun Thongprajukaew, Tun Jittanoon, Nutt Nuntapong, Kannika Preedaphol, Suktianchai Saekhow
Summary: The optimal mixed feeding schedule of alternating between high and low protein diets was investigated in Asian seabass. The study found that alternating between high and low protein diets improved growth performance and feed utilization in the fish. Among the tested feeding regimens, the 2 H/1 L schedule was the most profitable.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Keng Chin Lim, Fatimah Md. Yusoff, Mohamed Shariff, Mohd Salleh Kamarudin
Summary: Supplementation with astaxanthin significantly improves hematological parameters, serum biochemical profile, and immunological defense mechanisms of the Asian seabass against Vibrio alginolyticus infection, leading to enhanced survival rate.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Sila Sukhavachana, Wansuk Senanan, Naruechon Pattarapanyawong, Chumpol Srithong, Weerakit Joerakate, Suriyan Tunkijjanukij, Supawadee Poompuang
Summary: The study evaluated the utilization of multi-trait genomic selection in improving breeding value prediction accuracy for growth performance and fillet yield in Asian seabass farming. Compared to traditional methods, genomic BLUP significantly increased the prediction accuracies for these traits. Additionally, multi-trait prediction under GBLUP showed slightly better performance than single-trait analysis.
Article
Fisheries
Yu-Chi Wang, Hsin-Yun Lin, Poh-Shing Chang
Summary: This study evaluates the probiotic potential of GM-Lac, a mixture of four lactic acid bacteria strains, in fish aquaculture. Each strain demonstrated antimicrobial activity against common aquaculture pathogens. Fish fed with GM-Lac exhibited improved growth performance, intestinal health, muscle amino acid composition, and disease resistance. The study concludes that GM-Lac is recommended as a probiotic supplement in aquaculture practice.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Krishnapriya Raji Sathyan, Avinash Premraj, Sajeevan Thavarool Puthiyedathu
Summary: This study cloned and characterized an antiviral enzyme protein Viperin from Asian seabass. The study found that Lcviperin has antiviral properties and can help elucidate the interactions between host and viral proteins, providing insights for the development of improved antiviral strategies.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Trung Hieu Pham, Ta-Chih Cheng, Pei-Chi Wang, Shih-Chu Chen
Summary: HSP33 is a potential candidate for vaccine development against Photobacterium damselae subsp. piscicida infection, with high expression levels of immune-related genes and antibody titres observed in the rHSP33 group. The sera of this group also displayed high bactericidal activity against Phdp.
FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Naruechon Pattarapanyawong, Sila Sukhavachana, Wansuk Senanan, Chumpol Srithong, Weerakit Joerakate, Suriyan Tunkijjanukij, Supawadee Poompuang
Summary: This study estimated genetic parameters for growth and fillet traits of Asian seabass using REML method and Bayesian approach. The results suggest a selection potential in this population, where using weight at a younger age as a selection criterion would increase body weight and fillet weight at harvest.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Muhammad A. B. Siddik, Ioannis N. Vatsos, Md Arifur Rahman, Hung Duc Pham
Summary: The study examined the effects of dietary selenium-enriched spirulina on the growth and immune response of Asian seabass. It was found that inclusion of 10% SeE-SP in the diet enhanced disease resistance without compromising growth.
Article
Fisheries
Sila Sukhavachana, Wansuk Senanan, Suriyan Tunkijjanukij, Supawadee Poompuang
Summary: Genomic selection is an effective strategy to improve growth performance and processing traits in aquaculture. This study evaluated the utility of low-density SNPs for genomic prediction of harvest traits in Asian seabass and found that trait-specific panels significantly improved prediction accuracy.
Article
Biology
Le Wang, Fei Sun, Zi Yi Wan, Zituo Yang, Yi Xuan Tay, May Lee, Baoqing Ye, Yanfei Wen, Zining Meng, Bin Fan, Yuzer Alfiko, Yubang Shen, Francesc Piferrer, Axel Meyer, Manfred Schartl, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: Research on sex determination in Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens reveals the role of dmrt1 gene and epigenetic regulation in this process. The insertion of a transposon, drbx1, into the X-linked dmrt1 allele induces epigenetic changes leading to reduced expression and female development. The differentiation between X and Y chromosomes is limited to a small region, with recombination suppression slightly spreading out of the MSD gene locus.
Article
Agronomy
G. H. Yue, C. C. Lai, M. Lee, L. Wang, Z. J. Song
Summary: Chia, an emerging industry crop with high content of omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fiber in its seeds, lacks polymorphic and codominant DNA markers for genetic analysis. This study identified and characterized fourteen polymorphic microsatellites in chia, revealing low genetic variation among cultivars from Mexico, Australia, and Bolivia. The findings suggest that a breeding program for chia should incorporate seeds from multiple cultivars to increase genetic variation.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Le Wang, Fei Sun, May Lee, Gen-Hua Yue
ZOOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhuojun Song, Le Wang, Chongcheong Lai, May Lee, Zituo Yang, Genhua Yue
Summary: In this study, the physiological responses and underlying mechanisms of oil palm to salt stress were investigated using RNA-Seq analysis. The results showed that salt stress activated the expression of EgSPCH gene and increased stomatal density in oil palm. Additionally, several differentially expressed genes were found to be involved in salt response-related bioprocesses. Overexpression of EgSPCH in Arabidopsis resulted in increased stomatal production and decreased salt tolerance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Feng Liu, Fei Sun, Gang Qiao Kuang, Le Wang, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: Understanding the relationship between genotypes and phenotypes is a key problem in biology. This study demonstrates that the Pmel17 gene is responsible for determining blackish and golden colors in fish, and identifies an insertion in the 3'UTR of Pmel17 as the causative mutation for golden coloration.
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Gen Hua Yue, Le Wang, Fei Sun, Zituo Yang, Yubang Shen, Zining Meng, Yuzer Alfiko
Summary: This paper provides a review of the research on the aquaculture, biology, genetics, and genomic tools of the fighting fish Betta splendens. It highlights the potential of this fish as an important model organism for studying phenotypic variation and aggressive behaviour.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Gen Hua Yue, Yan Fei Wen, Fei Sun, Le Wang, Zituo Yang, Hong Yan Pang
Summary: The study found that dorsal fin and opercular deformities are common in Asian seabass hatcheries. These anomalies not only affect appearance but also reduce growth performance. Molecular parentage analysis indicates that the heritabilities of these deformities might be low.
Article
Fisheries
Yi Xuan Tay, Yepin Yu, Zituo Yang, Le Wang, Fei Sun, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: Understanding the molecular mechanisms of disease resistance is crucial for improving aquaculture. The pIgR gene was found to play an important role in the mucosal immunity of Asian seabass, inhibiting iridovirus infection. Two SNPs in the pIgR gene may be associated with resistance to iridovirus.
Review
Fisheries
Gen Hua Yue, Le Wang, Zituo Yang, Fei Sun, Yi Xuan Tay, Joey Wong, Shadame Yeo
Summary: Genomic resources play a critical role in aquaculture, and their applications in Asian seabass include analyzing genetic diversity, establishing mating schemes, genetic traceability, mapping QTL, and genetic improvement. This review provides an overview of available genomic resources and discusses the challenges and future directions in their development and application in Asian seabass aquaculture.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhuojun Song, Le Wang, May Lee, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: Drought stress is a significant environmental hazard, and plants respond to it differently. C3 and C4 plants exhibit different cellular responses to drought, which may be associated with the divergent expression of their SPEECHLESS genes. Our research investigated the drought tolerance of C3 and C4 plants through gene expression analysis and stomatal assay under drought stress.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Le Wang, Shadame Yeo, May Lee, S. Endah, N. A. Alhuda, G. H. Yue
Summary: This study aimed to identify DNA markers associated with sugar content, stalk diameter, and sugarcane top borer resistance. The sugarcane samples were genotyped using RADseq technology. Through F-ST analysis and GWAS, a total of 9, 23, and 9 DNA variants were identified for sugar content, stalk diameter, and sugarcane top borer resistance, respectively. These markers have the potential to accelerate genetic improvement in sugarcane breeding.
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS
(2023)
Review
Fisheries
G. H. Yue, K. Y. Ma, J. H. Xia
Summary: Aquaculture is crucial for global food security. Developing species and varieties of omnivorous fish that can tolerate high salinity will enhance fish production. Certain tilapia species, such as Oreochromis mossambicus and Oreochromis aureus, are highly tolerant to salinity and have been used in aquaculture production in brackish and seawater. Different breeding methods, both conventional and molecular, have been implemented to improve the growth rate and salinity tolerance of tilapia. Advances in genomic resources and disruptive technologies provide optimism for novel breeding approaches to further enhance the production of salinity-tolerant tilapia.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Shadame Yeo, May Lee, L. Wang, S. Endah, N. A. Alhuda, G. H. Yue
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic relationships among 1027 sugarcane accessions collected in Indonesia and found significant genetic variations. The matrix of genetic similarities and the phylogenetic tree can guide the setup of breeding programs for genetic improvement.
Review
Fisheries
G. H. Yue, L. Wang, F. Sun, Z. T. Yang, J. Wong, Y. F. Wen, H. Y. Pang, M. Lee, S. T. Yeo, B. Liang, K. Chen, H. S. Lim, J. H. Jiang
Summary: Aquaculture is an important sector in agriculture that provides high quality proteins for humans. Singapore's breeding program for Asian seabass has successfully established three elite lines through the use of various genetic improvement techniques, improving traits such as growth, omega-3 content, and disease resistance.
REVIEWS IN FISH BIOLOGY AND FISHERIES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Feng Zhu, Jing Shang, Sek-Man Wong
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
