Understanding flesh colour variation in Atlantic salmon: Molecular mechanisms and genetic effect
Flesh colour in Atlantic salmon is considered one of its most important quality parameters and affects acceptance and price of the product. This project made critical findings on flesh colour variation in Atlantic Salmon in Tasmania. Research into the correlation of colour variation with high seawater temperature delivered new insights into thermal tolerance and genetics and the performance of Atlantic salmon in a context of climate change and global warming. Understanding the genetic component of the flesh colour response also paves the way for improving selection and producing fish with increased thermal tolerance.
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