Browsing Department of Biological Sciences by Subject "Farmed escapees"
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Effects of environmental stress on mRNA expression levels of seven genes related to oxidative stress and growth in Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L. of farmed, hybrid and wild origin
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-12-05)Background: Ten generations of domestication selection has caused farmed Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L. to deviate from wild salmon in a range of traits. Each year hundreds of thousands of farmed salmon escape into the ... -
Genetic introgression of farmed salmon in native populations: quantifying the relative influence of population size and frequency of escapees
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-02-11)Farmed escapees may threaten the genetic integrity of native salmon populations through interbreeding. However, introgression requires survival until maturation, successful reproduction and successful early development. ... -
Growth reaction norms of domesticated, wild and hybrid Atlantic salmon families in response to differing social and physical environments
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-10-28)Background: Directional selection for growth has resulted in the 9-10th generation of domesticated Atlantic salmon Salmo salar L. outgrowing wild salmon by a ratio of approximately 3:1 when reared under standard hatchery ...