The primary goal of the Fish Genetics Lab is to provide comprehensive genetic information (a) to address central questions related to the conservation and management of native fish species and (b) to address the genetic architecture of complex traits.
Α. Population Genetics
- Application of molecular (nuclear and mitochondrial DNA markers) and phenotypic (morphometric, partition) markers to investigate evolutionary processes leading to population differentiation,
- The identification of exploiting populations as management units,
- The effect of biotic and abiotic factors on population structure and gene flow.
Β. Quantitative Genetics
- Biological resemblance of traits and/or individuals in selected animal populations
- Modeling of biological processes, experimental design and analysis
- Assessment of genetic parameters of quantitative characters and Genetic Evaluation
- Structural genomic analysis, QTL analysis, GWAS, Genomic Selection
- Study and evaluation of Genetic Improvement Programs