Review
Ecology
Shannon L. White, Jacob M. Rash, David C. Kazyak
Summary: Brook trout populations have declined in the USA, especially in isolated habitats with low genetic diversity and high rates of inbreeding. The use of genetic rescue as a conservation tool for brook trout is hesitated due to uncertainties and risks. This review discusses the methods and benefits of genetic rescue, highlighting the need for collaborative efforts to further understand its potential.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Daniel R. R. Osmond, R. Andrew King, Bruce Stockley, Sophie Launey, Jamie R. R. Stevens
Summary: This study focuses on the genetic research of trout populations in the rivers of southern England and northern France. Through RADseq data, a panel of 95 SNP loci for trout is developed and applied to both target and non-target trout populations. Three case studies demonstrate the usefulness and resolution of these genetic markers at different spatial separation levels.
JOURNAL OF FISH BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Shannon H. Clarke, Gregory R. McCracken, Shelley Humphries, Daniel E. Ruzzante, James W. A. Grant, Dylan J. Fraser
Summary: Sustainable management of exploited populations requires considering both demographic and genetic factors. Size-selective harvest can lead to significant changes in population dynamics and genetics. A study on brook trout populations in alpine lakes showed consistent decreases in the effective number of breeders in harvested populations, but no evidence of genetic compensation.
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
N. Webster, S. Price, C. Gowan, S. S. Coster
Summary: The study successfully identified the sex of Brook Trout using genetic methods with a 97% success rate, providing the opportunity for scientists to observe behavioral differences between male and female Brook Trout in lab and natural stream ecosystems without using lethal methods.
NORTH AMERICAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Brock M. Huntsman, Eric R. Merriam, Christopher T. Rota, J. Todd Petty
Summary: The success of stream restoration is difficult to define due to the complex interactions of abiotic and biotic factors. This study found that habitat restoration in invaded landscapes can benefit both native and non-native fish species. However, the positive effects of restoration on native fish were only observed when non-native competitors were absent.
RESTORATION ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. Mamoozadeh, C. Goldsworthy, L. Miller, N. Peterson, M. Meek
Summary: Knowledge of population-level relationships and life history forms is crucial for effective management plans for native trout, char, and salmon. However, in the Lake Superior basin, limited information on genetic connectivity and source-sink dynamics hampers the identification of restoration strategies for coaster brook trout. Through genetic analysis, we identified well-differentiated populations above natural waterfalls and three source populations for coaster brook trout. Our results highlight the importance of within-river populations and the need for instream restoration efforts to preserve this species.
JOURNAL OF GREAT LAKES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stephen McGovarin, James Nishikawa, Chris D. Metcalfe
Summary: This study demonstrates the use of analyzing VTG levels in fish mucus to assess whether wild fish are exposed to xenoestrogens. The VTG levels in the mucus of immature brook trout collected from an impacted area were significantly higher compared to a less impacted site. Laboratory exposure experiments confirmed the accuracy of the mucus assay.
BULLETIN OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AND TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Fisheries
Matthew G. Hamilton, Wagdy Mekkawy, Benoy K. Barman, Md Badrul Alam, Manjurul Karim, John A. H. Benzie
Summary: Silver carp is an important aquaculture species in Bangladesh and globally. The genetic composition of the species in the country is complex and imperfectly understood. Through a genetic improvement program, actual founders were identified and a valid pedigree was established for future breeding and inbreeding management.
Article
Biology
Ouellet Valerie, Melinda D. Daniels
Summary: The study examined the shift in thermal habitat occupation for Brook and Brown Trout populations during the summer, with an increase in Brown Trout and a decrease in Brook Trout numbers. The observed population shifts were driven by optimal growth temperatures rather than elevated water temperatures, potentially affecting interactions and survival throughout the summer.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julien Barrere, Piyush Nanda, Andrew W. Murray
Summary: The evolution of complex multicellularity has led to increased morphological diversity and organizational novelty. This transition involved the formation of cell groups, the differentiation of cells within these groups, and the evolution of new reproductive strategies. Recent experiments have identified selective pressures and mutations that drive the emergence of simple multicellularity and cell differentiation, but the evolution of life cycles in simple multicellular forms has not been well studied. By examining wild isolates of budding yeast S. cerevisiae, researchers have found that these strains can exist as multicellular clusters, controlled by genetic and environmental factors. Alternating patterns of resource availability may have played a role in the evolution of life cycles.
Article
Ecology
Tim Haxton
Summary: This study used an Interactive Individual Identification System to digitize and evaluate spot patterns on brook trout for individual identification in a short-term mark-recapture study. A total of 263 unique brook trout were identified through photo identification, with 36 recaptures indicating a spawning population of 514.4 brook trout in Harper Creek in 2019. Unique spot patterns were found between populations of brook trout from different geographic locations.
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY OF FISHES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Michael A. Manning, Ivan Arismendi, J. Andres Olivos, Guillermo Giannico
Summary: The introduction of non-native species can have negative impacts on native species through hybridization. This study developed a spatially-explicit Hybridization Risk Model (HRM) to assess the risk of hybridization between native bull trout and introduced brook trout in Oregon, United States. The model classified stream segments into different levels of risk and can be applied to other species as well.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Lee F. G. Gutowsky, Scott G. Blair, Steven J. Cooke, Michael G. Fox
Summary: Urban streams are under the pressure of multiple human-induced environmental stressors, which greatly affect fish populations, especially vulnerable species like brook trout. This study monitored the movement of 20 radio-tagged brook trout individuals from late summer to autumn spawning season, and analyzed how movement was influenced by body size and habitat complexity. The findings showed that brook trout mainly moved upstream, with larger individuals exhibiting greater movements. Habitat complexity exerted stronger effects on larger individuals. The study provides valuable information on the movement patterns of a key indicator species for aquatic ecosystem health in urban streams, filling a knowledge gap in urban stream ecology.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Ying Qiao, Jens G. Sannerud, Sayantani Basu-Roy, Caroline Hayward, Amy L. Williams
Summary: The study highlights the importance of relatedness modeling and pedigree-based analyses in genetic datasets with multiple close relatives. CREST, an accurate and fast method, effectively identifies pedigree relationships among close relatives, outperforming traditional methods in classifying different types of kinship relationships.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nadya R. Mamoozadeh, Andrew R. Whiteley, Benjamin H. Letcher, David C. Kazyak, Charlene Tarsa, Mariah H. Meek
Summary: Understanding genetic diversity at spatiotemporal scales is crucial for conservation and management of species. Combining datasets for large-scale analyses is challenging due to differences in molecular markers. However, recent advances in SNP panels provide a feasible solution, requiring existing genomic information.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Ryan A. McManamay, Brandon K. Peoples, Donald J. Orth, Charles A. Dolloff, David C. Matthews
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2015)
Article
Environmental Sciences
H. Li, X. Deng, C. A. Dolloff, E. P. Smith
Article
Forestry
William A. Lakel, Wallace M. Aust, C. Andrew Dolloff, Patrick D. Keyser
Review
Forestry
Brooke M. Warrington, W. Michael Aust, Scott M. Barrett, W. Mark Ford, C. Andrew Dolloff, Erik B. Schilling, T. Bently Wigley, M. Chad Bolding
Article
Geography, Physical
Carrie K. Jensen, Kevin J. McGuire, Yang Shao, C. Andrew Dollof
EARTH SURFACE PROCESSES AND LANDFORMS
(2018)
Article
Fisheries
Brooke E. Penaluna, Gordon H. Reeves, Zanethia C. Barnett, Peter A. Bisson, John M. Buffington, C. Andrew Dolloff, Rebecca L. Flitcroft, Charles H. Luce, Keith H. Nislow, John D. Rothlisberger, Melvin L. Warren
Article
Forestry
Laura R. Wear, W. Michael Aust, M. Chad Bolding, Brian D. Strahm, C. Andrew Dolloff
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2013)
Article
Water Resources
Kristopher R. Brown, Kevin J. McGuire, W. Michael Aust, W. Cully Hession, C. Andrew Dolloff
HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES
(2015)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
T. C. McDonnell, M. R. Sloat, T. J. Sullivan, C. A. Dolloff, P. F. Hessburg, N. A. Povak, W. A. Jackson, C. Sams
Article
Forestry
Joseph M. Secoges, Wallace M. Aust, John R. Seiler, C. Andrew Dolloff, William A. Lakel
SOUTHERN JOURNAL OF APPLIED FORESTRY
(2013)
Article
Fisheries
Bradly A. Trumbo, Keith H. Nislow, Jonathan Stallings, Mark Hudy, Eric P. Smith, Dong-Yun Kim, Bruce Wiggins, Charles A. Dolloff
TRANSACTIONS OF THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY
(2014)
Article
Fisheries
Nathaniel P. Hitt, Karli M. Rogers, Craig D. Snyder, C. Andrew Dolloff
Summary: Advancements in video technology offer new strategies for estimating adult trout abundance in stream pools, but may underestimate the abundance of juvenile trout. Integrating multiple cameras can improve correspondence with comparison methods, and geomorphic features play a role in explaining methodological differences.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE AMERICAN FISHERIES SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Bonnie J. E. Myers, C. Andrew Dolloff, Jackson R. Webster, Keith H. Nislow, Andrew L. Rypel
Summary: The relationship between species richness and biomass production in freshwater fish communities across the Appalachian Mountain range was explored. Species richness had a significant positive effect on fish community production, while Shannon diversity index did not show a significant impact. Biodiversity was found to play a crucial role in influencing fish production, emphasizing the importance of biodiversity in fisheries management.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Bonnie J. E. Myers, C. Andrew Dolloff, Jackson R. Webster, Keith H. Nislow, Brandon Fair, Andrew L. Rypel
ECOLOGY OF FRESHWATER FISH
(2018)