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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.

Project date

31 May 2015-31 May 2019
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Principal investigator

Abigail Elizur

Project funded by

Multiple industries
Aquaculture Wild catch fisheries

Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC)

The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) is a co-funded partnership between its two stakeholders, the Australian Government and the …
  • Location

    Australia

  • Organisation type

    Research funding body

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