The Atlantic Salmon provides an accessible synthesis of these key areas, including details of the Atlantic salmon genome, biodiversity and population structure, reproduction and social structures, local adaptation, population size reductions, genetic identification of individuals and populations, fisheries exploitation, stocking, ranching, farm escapes, habitat management, and gene banking.

Contents

Background

• The Atlantic Salmon
• The Atlantic Salmon Genome
• Investigating the Genetics of Populations

Population Genetics

• Biodiversity and Population Structure
• Mating System and Social Structure
• Local Adaptation

Management Issues

• Population Size Reductions
• Genetic Identification of Individuals and Populations
• Fisheries Exploitation
• Stocking and Ranching
• Farm Escapes
• Genetics and Habitat Management
• Live Gene Banking of Endangered Populations of Atlantic Salmon
• Atlantic Salmon Genetics: Past, Present and What's in the Future?

Index

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