Microsatellites represent codominant molecular genetic markers, which are ubiquitously
distributed within genomes. Due to their high level of polymorphism, relatively small size and …

Aquaculture is the fastest growing sector in agriculture. Substantial genetic gains have been
achieved in a few cultured species using conventional selective breeding approaches …

Here we critically review the scale and extent of adaptive genetic variation in Atlantic salmon
(Salmo salar L.), an important model system in evolutionary and conservation biology that …

Many populations are composed of a mixture of individuals that reproduce at different times,
and these times are often heritable. Under these conditions, gene flow should be limited …

Early sexual maturation is considered a serious drawback for Atlantic salmon aquaculture as
it retards growth, increases production times and affects flesh quality. Although both growth …

Salmonid fishes exhibit extensive local adaptations owing to abundant environmental
variation and precise natal homing. This extensive local adaptation makes conservation and …

Rapid adaptation to novel environments may drive changes in genomic regions through
natural selection. Such changes may be population-specific or, alternatively, may involve …

The coexistence of discrete morphs that differ in multiple traits is common within natural
populations of many taxa. Such morphs are often associated with chromosomal inversions …

Domestication can be defined as the adaptation of an animal to the human environment and
its constraints. Accumulating evidence strongly indicates that domestication plays essential …

Fillet yield (FY,%) is an economically-important trait in rainbow trout aquaculture that affects
production efficiency. Despite that, FY has received little attention in breeding programs …