Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zituo Yang, Sek Man Wong, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: By using RNA-seq and association studies, researchers identified rrm1 as a causative gene for NNV resistance, and SNPs in the rrm1 gene can be utilized to accelerate genetic improvement for NNV resistance.
MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Celestine Terence, Jose A. Domingos, Joseph Angelo Uichanco, Yann Monteil, Loic Monteil, Emmanuel De Braux, Quyen Q. T. Banh, Susan Gibson-Kueh, Dean R. Jerry
Summary: The study in Singapore found that barramundi farmed in sea cages are undergoing precocious sex change, with a decrease in male individuals and an increase in females as early as 2-3 years old. This phenomenon challenges hatcheries in selecting and maintaining male fish for breeding purposes, and further investigation is needed to understand the causes of this early sex change.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
M. K. Anil, M. V. Rohini Krishna, P. Gomathi, S. Surya, Ambarish P. P. Gop, B. Santhosh, R. Siju, V. Anand, P. M. Krishnapriya, O. Shalini, B. Raju, K. Madhu, A. Gopalakrishnan
Summary: The marine ornamental fish trading industry is booming, but the overdependency on wild-caught fishes has led to the decline of natural habitats. To tackle this issue, CMFRI in India has successfully developed hatchery technology and a recirculating aquaculture system for breeding a variety of marine ornamental fishes.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Haley Turcotte, Julia Hooker, Bahram Samanfar, Jean-Sebastien Parent
Summary: With global population growth and negative impacts of climate change on crop production, current agricultural practices cannot meet the increasing food demand. Therefore, more careful breeding efforts are needed to develop plants that are better adapted and tolerant to climate fluctuations. Fortunately, molecular biology techniques such as genome, transcriptome, and epigenome sequencing provide new approaches to assist classical breeding. This review focuses on the potential of epigenetic approaches, specifically the creation of epigenetic markers, in guiding the selection process in breeding programs.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tanha Tahity, Md. Rakeb Ul Islam, Nurer Zaman Bhuiyan, Tasrina Rabia Choudhury, Jimmy Yu, Md. Abu Noman, Mohammad Mozammal Hosen, Shamshad B. Quraishi, Bilal Ahamad Paray, Takaomi Arai, Mohammad Belal Hossain
Summary: The study evaluated metal concentrations in different organs of Barramundi fish and found that heavy metal concentrations were higher in farmed fish than in wild fish, possibly due to environmental conditions and dietary element concentrations. Although some metal concentrations exceeded national and international threshold limits, overall, all studied heavy metals were below the maximum permissible limits.
Article
Fisheries
Alexander O. Kasumyan, Olga M. Isaeva, Le T. K. Oanh
Summary: Fish meal is a limiting factor for fish feed development. The use of forage fish as a protein source in fish feed is unsustainable and hinders the aquaculture industry. Researchers have explored alternative protein sources, such as food industry by-products and local raw materials. This study found that most echinoderm species are unpalatable for barramundi fish and should not be recommended as an ingredient in barramundi feed.
Article
Fisheries
Gregory M. Weber, Kyle E. Martin, Yniv Palti, Sixin Liu, Joseph N. Beach, Jill E. Birkett
Summary: Rainbow trout lines with different spawning seasons were crossed to study the impact on spawning date and gamete characteristics of offspring. The hybrid progeny showed a later spawning date and exhibited a classic phenotypic distribution pattern of heterozygous F1 hybrids. The study provides valuable information for hatchery production of year-round seedstock and genetic analysis of spawning date in rainbow trout.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Adrien F. Marc, Jarrod L. Guppy, Paige Bauer, Peter Mulvey, Dean R. Jerry, Damien B. B. P. Paris
Summary: This study optimized advanced tools to evaluate the sperm function of barramundi, a tropical finfish species popular in aquaculture. The findings provide insights for future research on male fertility and reproductive constraints in captive-bred broodstock, highlighting the importance of assessing sperm quality for commercial spawns.
Article
Fisheries
Alyssa M. Budd, Jarrod L. Guppy, Valentin Thepot, Jose A. Domingos, Dean R. Jerry
Summary: This study reveals that temperature treatment has an effect on gonadal DNA methylation and primary sexual development in sequential hermaphroditic fish, particularly with a delayed effect on the gonads of juvenile barramundi.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Bingjian Huang, Muhammad Zahoor Khan, Wenqiong Chai, Qudrat Ullah, Changfa Wang
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of donkeys as valuable livestock in arid and semi-arid regions and the need for breed conservation programs to protect genetic diversity among donkey populations. Recent advancements in sequencing and analyzing mitochondrial DNA have revolutionized the evaluation of genetic diversity, particularly in the D-loop region. Additionally, research has explored the association between genetic markers and production and reproductive traits in donkeys.
Article
Horticulture
Qiang Jin, Muzafaruddin Chachar, Nazir Ahmed, Pingxian Zhang, Zaid Chachar, Yuke Geng, Dayong Guo, Sadaruddin Chachar
Summary: Grafting is a valuable agricultural technique that enhances the performance of horticultural plants. Molecular signals, such as proteins and RNA, are transferred between the scion and rootstock during grafting. Recent studies suggest that grafting can lead to epigenetic alterations, which have been shown to impact gene expression and plant function.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joanne E. Littlefair, Michael D. Rennie, Melania E. Cristescu
Summary: This study evaluates the potential of environmental RNA (eRNA) released by macroeukaryotes as a biomonitoring tool. The results show that eRNA can be filtered from water and reliably provide species composition information through metabarcoding analysis. Compared to eDNA, eRNA has a higher true positive rate, making it a promising addition to the suite of molecular monitoring tools.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Felipe H. Moura, Mozart A. Fonseca, Arturo Macias-Franco, Evandro C. Archilia, Isadora M. Batalha, Camilo A. Pena-Bello, Aghata E. M. Silva, Gabriel M. Moreira, Luis F. Schutz, Aaron B. Norris
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary restriction and subsequent re-alimentation on body composition and hepatic gene expression in postpubertal beef bulls. The results showed that the metabolic status had a significant impact on regulating hepatic epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation and histone acetylation, which modulate gene transcription. Body fat changes during periods of undernourishment and compensatory growth had a greater influence on epigenetic markers related to gene transcription than on markers related to gene translation. This study provides new insights into the molecular changes in the liver of bulls in response to diet and body weight fluctuation.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Fabio Carneiro Sterzelecki, Filipe dos Santos Cipriano, Vitor Rezende Vasconcelos, Juliet Kiyoko Sugai, Jaco Joaquim Mattos, Roberto Bianchini Derner, Caio Franca Magnotti, Rafael Garcia Lopes, Vinicius Ronzani Cerqueira
Summary: This study investigated the optimal rotifer density for initial feeding of Brazilian sardine larvae, finding that low-density treatments led to decreased survival and growth, while high-density treatments reduced digestion efficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Suresh Babu Padinhate Purayil, Shilta Madathampady M. Thomas, Anuraj Anirudhan, Jeena Nikarthil Sidhick, Asokan Pillaru Kandiyil, Sanal Ebeneezar, Boby Ignatius, Gopalakrishnan Achamveetil
Summary: Orange chromide, Pseudetroplus maculatus, is a euryhaline species with both ornamental and food value. It has wide salinity tolerance, repeated breeding, ease of maintenance, and better acceptance of food, making it an ideal model organism for studying physiological changes at different salinities.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Fisheries
Zituo Yang, Yepin Yu, Yi Xuan Tay, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: Selective breeding has significantly increased aquaculture production, and the use of CRISPR/Cas9 technology for gene/genome editing is faster and more precise, rapidly emerging as a tool for genetic improvement in over 20 aquaculture species.
REVIEWS IN AQUACULTURE
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Feng Liu, Fei Sun, Gang Qiao Kuang, Le Wang, Gen Hua Yue
Summary: This study discovered natural golden mutants in Mozambique tilapia and uncovered the molecular mechanisms underlying the golden skin color. The insertion in the 3' UTR of the Pmel17 gene was identified as the key factor responsible for the golden skin color, which can be used as a reliable DNA marker to facilitate breeding for golden color in tilapia.
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)
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.
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)
