The WorldFish Center has just published "Carp genetic resources for aquaculture in Asia", edited by D.J. Penman, M.V. Gupta and M.D. Dey. This 152-page publication focuses on species that are bred in hatcheries and used in aquaculture and restocking activities, although introduced and threatened species in Asia are also discussed. One of the 7 chapters, entitled "Progress in carp genetics research" (by D.J. Penman), reviews progress in genetic research relevant to aquaculture of the species in Asia, including cytogenetics, genetic markers, interspecific hybridization, chromosome set manipulations and polyploidy, sex determination and its manipulation, gene transfer, cryopreservation and tissue culture. See http://www.worldfishcenter.org/Pubs/CarpGen/Carp_Genetics.htm or contact [email protected] for more information. The WorldFish Center is one of the 15 research centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.

07/05/2005