Acronym NA
Category
Aquaculture
Title Utnyttelse av laksegenomet - Utilization of the salmon genome Programme National Programme
Instrument (FP6)
Contact Type (FP7)
Strand (Interreg)
NA
Theme (FP7)
Activity Area (FP6)
Regional Area (Interreg)
Action (COST)
NA
Specific Programme (FP7)
NA
Funding source National Coordinator Jon Vidar Helvik Coordinator email jon.helvik@bio.uib.no
Coordinator institution
UiB - University of Bergen (Norway)
Institutions involved
NA
Start year 2012 End year 2012 Funding (€) € 145,084 Website NA Summary The aim of the salmon genome sequencing has been to generate a high quality reference sequence, to verify all salmon genes (including possible proteins), gene organisation and regulation. A reference sequence is also important for mapping genetic variation. Sequencing of the salmon genome, knowledge of gene expression, proteins and their interaction (systems biology) create a new and better toolbox for: (1) More efficient breeding, - using knowledge based selection for specific traits; (2) Better control with biological production, - by using markers that predict the physiological status of the fish; (3) Developing fish nutrition, - by utilizing alternative feed resources; (4) Fight diseases and improve fish health, - by using markers for pathogens and immune response; (5) A sequenced salmon genome is also useful for aquaculture management, i.e. to follow interactions of escaped farmed salmon with wild populations and to map genetic resources in wild populations. To implement knowledge about the salmon genome quickly and efficiently, it will be beneficial to establish a national framework in form of a research platform similar to the zebrafish community (zfin.org). A common research platform: (1) Should develop a database "Salmon base" for storage and systematisation of gene activity data and connect this to genome structure, genetic variation and biological processes; (2) Contribute to strengthen and improve research groups; (3) Should include projects using the zebrafish model; (4) Would connect various research projects and be a common meeting place for research, industry and management. One should stimulate to update the aquaculture, fish health, fish nutrition and fish biology education to include more bioinformatics and system biology.
The salmon genome has now been sequenced and assembled. The knowledge of the salmon genome structure and gene function will be important for solving challenges in salmon aquaculture. In order to fully take advantage from this knowledge, long term investment and strategy are needed. This evaluation is an analysis of how the salmon genome information, in broad sense, can be used for future development of Norwegian aquaculture.
Keywords
Genomic sequencing;
Fish biology;
Traceability;
Genetic;
Selective breeding;
Escapes;
Fish;
Salmon;
Fish health;
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