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PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-728
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SCRC: Synthesis of Australian Prawn Farmers Association research for extension to industry and relevant stakeholders

The purpose of this project was to develop a single consolidated summary of all available research relevant to Australian prawn farming, by auditing all key research and reports (both academic and non-academic) published since 2000. The audit was required to note any issues on the current ease of...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2014-248
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Understanding flesh colour variation in Atlantic salmon: molecular mechanisms and genetic effect

This report describes critical findings and new knowledge on flesh colour variation, from both a genetic and a molecular perspective, in Atlantic salmon in Tasmania. The investigation on flesh colour variation, due to its strong correlation with high seawater temperature, led to new important...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2013-700
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SCRC: Yellowtail Kingfish genetics: commercialisation strategies

Previously, we have implemented a selective breeding program for Yellowtail Kingfish (YTK) and today all production is based on genetically selected stock, which is up to 20% superior than the wild stock. This current project focuses on whether realized selection response was achieved and adds: ...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-753
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SCRC: RTG: Analysis of gene expression and function involved with fat deposition in Yellowtail Kingfish, using RNA-seq data, NOFIMA, Norway

The primary objective of this travel grant was for the student to receive training in analysing RNA-seq data, from experts in aquaculture bioinformatics, to enable him to analyse a transcriptome dataset for Yellowtail Kingfish. The analysis of RNA-seq data requires the use of specific software...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-752
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SCRC: RTG: Laboratory visit to be trained to analyse oyster (Sydney Rock Oysters) histology sections, Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute, NSW

While histology and its meaningful analysis are important skills to possess, most histological work conducted at the University of the Sunshine Coast heavily focuses on human histology, with some vertebrate histology, whereas knowledge about the analysis of oyster histology slides is lacking. This...
ORGANISATION:
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
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